What's On - Charities, Fundraisers, Sporting Events

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Bike Hire at Sydney Olympic Park
Venue Sydney Olympic Park
Time 8.30am and closes at 5.30pm (final day hires at 4.30pm)
Fee $25 for first hour
Book Sydneyolympicpark.com.au
Situated within Sydney Olympic Park - which has more than 35km of cycle paths and 425 hectares of picturesque parklands - Bicentennial Park boasts safe wide-lane cycle paths as well as a myriad of lovely lakeside picnic spots and lookouts that are perfect for nature-loving love birds.
[8163] Posted: 08/02/2012 10:02


7th Annual Very Special Kids Corporate Golf Day
Venue Kingston Heath Golf Club
Date Tuesday 17th of April, 2012
Book 03 9804 6240
[8124] Posted: 01/02/2012 09:06


International GYN Aware Day
Date 10th of September 2012
[8117] Posted: 31/01/2012 12:19


Herald Sun CityLink Run for the Kids
Date Sunday April 1st, 2012
Fee $29 of every $50 long course entry and $27 of every $45 short course entry is donated directly to the Appeal.
Book Runforthekids.com.au
You can choose the 14.38km super course challenge through the Domain Tunnel and over the Bolte Bridge or opt for the family friendly 5.2km course around the Botanical Gardens.
[8115] Posted: 31/01/2012 12:11


Shell Cove Shellharbour City Festival of Sport
Venue Wollongong, Australia: Freya Court, Wollongong, NSW 2529
Date 2nd of March
[8112] Posted: 31/01/2012 12:02


Wollongong Hawks vs Gold Coast Blaze
Venue Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Date 24th of February 2012
[8110] Posted: 31/01/2012 12:00


Australian Open of Surfing presented by Hurley and Billabong
Date February 11-19, 2012
Event Highlights:

Surfing:
Australian Open of Surfing Men's ASP 6 Star event (14 - 19 February)
Australian Open of Surfing Women's ASP 6 Star event (13 - 19 February)
Australian Open of Surfing Men's Pro Junior ASP 4 Star event (11 - 12 February (heats), 18 February (finals))
Australian Open of Surfing Women's Pro Junior ASP 4 Star event (11 - 12 February (heats), 18 February (finals))
Blackberry BBM Music Power 50 Super Sessions (18 - 19 February)

Skate:
The Beach Bowl at the Australian Open of Surfing Pro AM - Juniors (16 - 18 February)
The Beach Bowl at the Australian Open of Surfing Pro AM Pro (16 - 19 February)
The Beach Bowl at the Australian Open of Surfing Pro AM Pro Masters (16 - 19 February)
Best Trick presented by Sony (19 February)

Music:
Two live music concerts on the Channel [V] music stage (acts to be announced) (17 - 18 February)
[8051] Posted: 20/01/2012 09:24


Zumba
Venue Sydney Dance Company Studios
Date Saturdays
Time 11:30am
Fee Casual visit $20
Book Sydneydancecompany.com.
The worldwide Latin dance craze, ZUMBA, has kicked off at the Sydney Dance Company Studios. The new class takes place on Saturdays at 11.30am and is lead by the four-time US Champion Ballroom Dancer Giselle Peacock, who arrives at SDC direct from the steamy Broadway show, Burn the Floor.
[7982] Posted: 13/01/2012 11:30


Melbourne City Romp
Date Sunday 25 March, 2012
As the flagship fundraising event of the Burnet Institute, the Melbourne City Romp is expected to attract over 20,000 Rompers from across Australia to help support Burnet's Romp for a Cure fundraising initiative.

All money raised through fundraising activities goes directly to Burnet's fight against The 'Big Three': HIV, TB and malaria, some of the world's worst infectious diseases.
[7826] Posted: 02/12/2011 12:17


Old Hollywood Glamour 2012
Date March 23rd - September 16th, 2012
Time Saturday: 10am to 5pm Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Fee Saturday & Sunday: Adults $14, Seniors $12, Children (10-16 years) $7, Children under 10 free.
Book Lovevintage.com.au
With vintage now firmly establishing itself as a hot fashion trend, it seems fashionistas far and wide can't get enough of this look. Even the likes of Beyonce, Julia Roberts, Kate Moss and even Michelle Obama have been snapped embracing the vintage vibe. And with no signs of this trend slowing down, in 2012 the nationwide Love Vintage Clothing Show & Sales will be a haven for nostalgia, entertainment and amazing shopping!

SYDNEY Love Vintage Clothing Show & Sale: Hordern Pavilion, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
March 23-25, 2012

CANBERRA Love Vintage Clothing Show & Sale
Budawang Building, Exhibition Park In Canberra
April 27-29, 2012

MELBOURNE Love Vintage Clothing Show & Sale
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens
May 18-20, 2012

BRISBANE Love Vintage Clothing Show & Sale
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Southbank
July 13-15, 2012

SYDNEY SUMMER Love Vintage Clothing Show & Sale
Canterbury Racecourse Function Centre
September 14-16, 2012
[7823] Posted: 02/12/2011 12:13


Zumba fitness with Virginia
Venue Cinnamon Twist Dance Studio: 3/6 Kenny Street, Wollongong, NSW 2500
Date 3rd of October, 2011
[7371] Posted: 04/10/2011 08:55


My Kitchen Rules Winners Sammy and Bella Celebrate RSPCA's Cupcake Day
Date Monday 15th of August
Fee FREE
Book Rspcacupcakeday.com.au or (02) 9782 4480
Register today and help the RSPCA continue their fight against animal cruelty. Registration is free, and you'll find plenty of great recipes using cage free eggs (including Sammy and Bella's delicious Lavender and Honey Cupcake recipe), fundraising tips, party ideas and more to help get you started.

Plus, for every $100 raised online you’ll receive an entry into the draw to win a Kymco Like 125 Scooter (valued at $3,490). The top national fundraiser will win a Kymco Agility RS 125 Scooter (valued at $2,990).

Help the RSPCA make Monday 15 August the sweetest day of the year. If you can't be involved on this date, you can still hold your Cupcake Day Party at anytime during the month of August 2011.
[6627] Posted: 19/07/2011 11:55


The Cambridge Hotel and Dragons Abreast Australia
Venue The Cambridge Hotel in Surry Hills
Book 9215 5137 or cambridgehotel.com.au
The Cambridge Hotel in Surry Hills has begun a partnership with Dragons Abreast Australia - a grass roots organisation that assists individuals post-breast cancer treatment in making the transition back into a full and active life despite this insidious disease.

The hotel raises money in various simple - and entertaining - ways:

-a special accommodation package with 5% of the room revenue going to the charity;
-Pink Pig money boxes in reception to collect loose change from guests;
-displaying and selling Dragons Abreast merchandise to raise money;
-all VIP guest and corporate gifts Dragons Abreast merchandise.
[4090] Posted: 19/07/2010 10:01


Royal Run for Research
Venue City Botanic Gardens, Alice St Entrance
Date Sunday July 25th
Time 8am (Registrations from 6.30am)
Fee $25 for an individual and $50 for a family of four
Book Rbwhfoundation.com.au or call 07 3636 3394
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation is organizing their annual Royal Run for Research on Sunday 25 July to raise life-saving funds for RBWH. Starting at 8am in the City Botanic Gardens, the Royal Run for Research is an 8km run or a 6km walk that takes participants through South Bank and across the Goodwill Bridge.
[3849] Posted: 17/06/2010 09:56


Indigenous Literacy Project Songs for Stories Concert
Venue Sydney Town Hall
Date 15th May 2010
Time 7:30PM
Fee $65.00
Josh Pyke is set to headline a brilliant line-up of musicians including Katie Noonan and The Captains at Songs for Stories at the Sydney Town Hall.

Hosted by Julie McCrossin, Songs for Stories is a celebration of words and music to raise urgently needed funds for The Indigenous Literacy Project (ILP), supplying books and literacy resources in remote indigenous communities.

Tickets are $65 ($55 concession) and available from April 10 through the Sydney Theatre at:
Email: www.sydneytheatre.org.au
Phone: 02 9250 1988.
[3451] Posted: 20/04/2010 09:10