May 12 - 18, 2013: Issue 110          Pittwater Artists Trail The time has come! All studios open in two weeks, time to put it in your calendar. Plan your visit through the brochure or download your Arts Trail map here. You can find the brochure at Libraries, Community Centres,30 shops & cafes orwww.pittwaterartiststrail.com.au.
Artists above: (clockwise, left to right); Karen Hick - abstract artist; Jill Ferrall - mixed media; Cindy Goode Milman - impressionist oils; Elfriede Bartnitzky - textured landscapes; Marian Purvis - expressionist painter; Eric Martel - seascape
Author Talks at Mona Vale Library - Stephanie Brown
Remarkable Reptiles! - 19th May 2013, 2p.m.-4p.m. A workshop about our local reptile friends for the whole family. Looking for something fun and educational that the whole family can be part of? Fancy getting up close and personal with a few scaly critters? Then this event’s for you!! The Northern Beaches is home to many species of snakes and reptiles. Find out what some of these species are and where they are likely to be found. Bring along your questions for our reptile specialists. Come and join us at the Coastal Environment Centre for a couple of hours and meet our local wildlife rescuer from Sydney Wildlife and her scaly animal friends. Where: Coastal Environment Centre, Pelican Path, Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen. Cost: Free!. Bookings Essential! Online. In person: Coastal Environment Centre, Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen. Phone: 1300 000 232 (Reception - Option 1) Palm Beach Market Come and browse the numerous stalls at the Palm Beach markets. You will find fashion, jewellery, shoes, food, furniture, hats and lots more. Other 2013 Dates: 22 Sept, 27 Oct, 8 Dec Author Talks at Mona Vale Library - Andrew Tink
FREE FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS Venue: Mona Vale Library. Contact Name: Catherine Buddin - 9970 1605. Email: catherine_buddin@pittwater.nsw.gov.au
- ITS SO GOOD WE'RE KEEPING IT GOING IN AUTUMN! - FREE Live Entertainment from 5pm in the Beer Garden SUNDAY afternoons. Avalon Beach RSL Duo performs each week, rotating roster includes: Taigo Passos, James Willings, Josh Fergus, Marco dAvila, Dave Calandra, Fernando Aragones, Nick Downey, Tiago de Luca, Angelo Francalanci & more.   Australian National Maritime Musueum - Events March to October 2013
Search and rescue operations take place every minute, every hour, every day, all around the world. From the air to the sea and on land, responsive operations are lifelines to many people in times of need. But what does a rescue scenario really involve? Find out in this hands-on exhibition.
HMB Endeavour, replica will be one of the nine Australian and eight international tall ships sailing into Sydney Harbour on 3 October to mark the beginning the International Fleet Review celebrating the centenary of the Royal Australian Navy. Register your interest to sail with Endeavour as paying voyage crew. http://endeavour.anmm.gov.au/Sail-with-us
Craft your own spyglass telescope, print a bandanna, design a flag or sculpt a ship. Dress up in pirate costumes to perform your own adventure or make stories and siren songs come to life in the mermaids' cavern. $8.50 per child. FREE for members & Big Ticket holders. Adults general museum fees apply. No booking required. Friends of Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment next forum will be ...... Forum 25: May 27, 2013 The forum is at Narrabeen Tramshed, Pittwater Road, Narrabeen
Click here to order your ticket: HERE Entry is free but we ask for a donation to cover costs.
All artists open on two weekends
Where: St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St Ives (between north St Ives and Terrey Hills) ONLINE EXHIBITION Sydney's home furnishing stores, 1890-1960
The decline of home furnishing shopping in central Sydney from the late 1950s was influenced by rising rents, lack of parking and a general population move to the suburbs. Shopping patterns also changed with the development of drive-in suburban shopping centres, the first opening at Top Ryde in November 1957. A legacy of the city stores is their trade literature such as catalogues and associated ephemera: those used to illustrate this exhibtion are part of the Caroline Simpson Library and Research Collection (CSL&RC) at the Historic Houses Trust of NSW. Written and researched by Michael Lech, Assistant Curator. August 2007. Sydney Northern Beaches Woodturners Inc
The aim of our group is to bring together people who are interested in woodturning and to assist new members to participate in the craft of woodturning. At the same time we aim to socialise and have fun. We are active in supporting local community groups and charities. We make cash donations as well as donations of toys and equipment made by our members. Come and see us at the Narrabeen RSL Club, Nareen Pde, North Narrabeen. Workshop Open every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday between 9 am and 12 noon. Cost: $2 for insurance & a cuppa (If you want to join there is a $25 yearly subscription fee). Contact: Jack Butler on 9999 4290 or email: johnbutler@optusnet.com.au . Website: https://sites.google.com/site/woodturner60/
AVPALS is a volunteer organisation dedicated to helping seniors improve their computer skills. Started in 2000 it now has 20+ trainers and many hundreds of students. At a really low cost (about $30 a school term) they can provide one to one training on most matters connected with computing. From the smallest problem (how to hold the mouse!) to much more serious matters, there is a trainer who can help. The training rooms are under the Catholic Church in Avalon and training is conducted Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. For more information visit AVPALS web site www.avpals.com or or phone 02 8064 3574
 
Next meeting One of the oldest suburban historical societies in Australia, the Manly, Warringah & Pittwater Historical Society has kept the only continuous record of northern beaches achievements, local historical mementoes, documents and research. Membership: here All Meetings are 7.45 for 8pm - 10pm - BYRA Hall, 1842 Pittwater Road, Bayview
Our Senior Lecturer, Linn Wiggins, will be running the following 2 one-day workshops between Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 2013 in Sydney NSW: Women's Wellbeing & ABFE: Graceful Ageing & ABFE: As you move through the cycles of your life you will be confronted with many mental, emotional and spiritual challenges. The storms in life can be an opportunity for you to mature, to deepen your character, find your purpose, and become the best possible version of yourself. Regardless of your years, graceful ageing is mastering the art of progressively redefining yourself in a positive, edifying and mature manner. Your Life is precious. Discover how you can begin to make the most of every day, so your journey can be a more meaningful and enriching everyday experience, throughout all the seasons of your life. Details for these 2 workshops are: Venue: Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School Date & Time: Contact (For more information or for bookings) Cost: $175.00 per workshop if prepaid by 24th May 2013 (or $199 thereafter). Attend both the Women's Wellbeing and Graceful Ageing & ABFE workshops for the discount price of $325.00 early bird. (Prices include morning/afternoon tea and 10% GST.) Group discounts and other discounts are available. Narrabeen Lagoon free activities – register now for bushwalks and kayak tour
Oxford Falls Triangle Sat May 25 This walk is slightly shorter 2.5 -3hrs, however if I can get an agreement with NPWS we will pull out a few weeds adding 30 min, expressing our appreciation of this gorgeous environment. Meet 10am. Narrabeen Lagoon Catchment Transverse Sun Jun 16 .... in midwinter ( without snow or ice). On this favourite walk we cross through an extraordinary variety of vegetation communities and enjoy beautiful views. Meet at 10am next to 27 Morgan Rd, car pool back; allow 4hrs. Bookings essential. Phone 0432 643 295 or 9451 3231 or email conny.harris@gmail.com Eco Paddle on Narrabeen Lagoon – Sunday July 28 REGISTER TO ATTEND - DON’T JUST TURN UP ON THE DAY. NUMBERS ARE LIMITED. In Theatres June 7th, 2013. BOLSHOI BALLET - QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE - 30 MAY – 9 JUNE 2013
U3A Events - No Charge - Open to members of U3A, or prospective members can attend two events prior to joining.
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    Songfish Choir - Register  Pittwater Milestones Trivia Evening - Unravel the Strands of Time- Saturday 18th May, 6.30pm – 10pm
What interesting stories lie behind your suburb, in Pittwater or along the northern beaches? Have you heard about famous (or infamous) people, whose stories are woven into the rich tapestry of Peninsula history? The theme for this year’s National Trust Heritage Festival,Community Milestones, is a celebration of the individuals, communities and their achievements which have become landmarks in the development of the built, natural and cultural environment of our country. Celebrating its own Milestone of 10 years this year, Pittwater Community Arts has each year, participated in the National Trust Heritage Festival by conducting an event in Pittwater which relates to the Festival Theme. Bookings essential. Phone Maureen 9913 1474     Some of Australia's finest perform all the best tracks from the legendary band, STEELY DAN. This is a must see gig which will sell out. Tickets $25 Showtime 8.30pm
Discover the curiosities of our amazing collections and historic Mitchell building direct to your mobile device. Mitchell Building Discovery Tour delves into the rich history of the Mitchell building with stories about its founders, builders and benefactors, and the many fascinating objects it contains. AMAZE: The Michael Crouch Gallery features 60 incredibly rare and often quirky objects from the Sir William Dixson collection, including the only known pirated copy of Charles Dickens’ Pickwick Club, 1838. The Greatest Wonder of the World exhibition tour - includes interviews with curator Alan Davies about this internationally significant collection of 19th century photographs of goldfield life in NSW and Victoria, including little-known stories not featured in the exhibition. 
Avalon Beach RSL HEATS HAVE STARTED!!! - EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT FROM 8:30PM. HEATS FROM SAT 6TH APRIL TO SAT 8TH JUNE. VENUE FINAL SAT 15TH JUNE Are you Australia's next singing sensation? - Now's your chance to get noticed! Starting in April, Avalon Beach RSL Club will be holding heats for the Karaoke World Championships. There are weekly prizes, venue prizes, state prizes & the national prize: Airfares to Finland to represent Australia at the KWC 2013 World Finals, accommodation, $2,000 spending money & more 
MUM ENTREPRENEURS INVITES YOU Top 3 habits of Vital Business Women and how they will sky-rocket your success. Our Guest Speaker is Angela Counsel, Naturopath & Mumpreneur from The Ambaa Tree Learn how to juggle the needs of your business, your family and still have time to spoil yourself. Understand the role eating well in being able to achieve success in your business and in your health. Recognise the changes that YOU need to make for your life and your business to be successful. Reclaim your enthusiasm for your life, your business and your family PLUS Mastermind session - a great way to share your business with other like minded women and also get tip and ideas to help you take the next step in your business. Cost: $25 per Guest Ticket or $15 for ME Member. Book Here   
Until Thursday 31 December 2015 All kinds of crimes could get you a job on Macquarie Street … Explore Australia’s convict history at the World Heritage-listed Hyde Park Barracks. Learn about the forced transportation of convicts, their daily lives and how they built the colony. Wander the streets of 1820s Sydney on our giant map, try on a set of leg-irons, lie in a convict hammock, look for your relatives on the convict database, and discover the intriguing stories of some of the 50,000 convicts who passed through the barracks doors between 1819 and 1848. Bring your kids for dress-ups and our convicts Kids' Trail. Hyde Park Barracks is a World Heritage site. Address: Queens Square, Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 Contact: 02 8239 2311 Admission: Adult $10, Child/Concession $5, Family $20, Members free. 10am-5pm daily.
PUBLIC SYDNEY: STOP, LOOK, LIVE! All around you in Sydney’s public spaces people are doing the most unexpected things. This exhibition celebrates the unusual stories of the city’s public buildings, parks and street corners, and may answer some of your burning questions about strange things you have seen happening in our shared spaces. Sponsor: TRUSTWORDS – SYDNEY WRITERS' FESTIVAL: THURSDAY A co-presentation with Sydney Writers’ Festival, Trustwords is a vibrant and engaging talks program.  Storytime for preschoolers Avalon Library Storytime is held every Wednesday morning from 10.30am at the Library. Hear stories, listen to music and enjoy craft activities. Sessions run for between 30 and 40 minutes. Suitable for preschoolers, 3 to 5 years of age. Storytime at Mona Vale Library Mona Vale Library Storytime is held three mornings per week during school terms. Hear stories, sing songs and enjoy craft activities. Sessions run for approximately 45 minutes. Suitable for preschoolers, 3 to 5 years of age. Venue: Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St, Mona Vale. Cost: Free. No bookings required
Doors open 7pm Dinner 7.30pm Show 8pm - Members - $70 Non-Members - $75 Show Only - $40 Australian National Maritime Museum
In 2010 a team of wildlife photographers, filmmakers and scientists embarked on an expedition from the Antarctic Peninsula to South Georgia. This stunning photographic exhibition captures the expedition, life above and below the ice, and the magnificence of this great wilderness.
Avalon Active Seniors Group Invites experienced Mahjong players to join a new group. Thursdays 1-3pm: $2.00 per session at Avalon Recreation Centre. Phone Julie: 0403 820 261.
Every Sunday, throughout the day, from 11am to 3pm. Tours take approx 30 mins. Phone 9472 9300 on the day to check tours are going ahead. Meeting place: Meet at the top (steep and hard 20-minute walk on uneven ground) at the keeper's cottage. Cost: $5 adults, $2 children.    |
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This event is FREE to celebrate Volunteers Week. The book contains 22 portraits of volunteers painted by North Narrabeen resident and artist Stephanie Brown. It also contains personal stories of the volunteers, many of whom work for organisations in the northern beaches area. Bookings essential tel. 9970 1600. Venue: Mona Vale Library. Contact Name: Catherine Buddin - 9970 1605
Andrew Tink speaking about "Air Disaster Canberra. The Plane crash that destroyed a government". In 1940 key members of Menzies' government die in a fiery plane crash.The author explores the consequences of this event and controversially, who was actually at the controls. Bookings essential tel. 9970 1600. Cost $8/$6 concession for students and pensioners only, card must be shown. 
LATIN SUNDAY SESSIONS 
Rescue exhibition - Opens 16 March
International Fleet Review voyage - Register your interest
Kids on Deck: Amazing Antarctic Sundays - 10 am - 4 pm - For ages 5-12 years
Dennis Foley will give us insights into aspects of Aboriginal Heritage. It is always a treat to hear from Dennis so don't miss out. Les McLeod will talk about seasonal movements of Guringai people, camping sites, weapons and tools used in the Narrabeen area.
St Ives Show - May 18 and 19, 2013
Until the 1960s, Sydney-siders usually 'went to town' to shop for furniture and furnishings for the home. There were dozens of specialist furnishing stores and department stores with furnishing sections in the city centre. Many were concentrated in 'furniture precincts', first along George Street and then from the 1920s around the city circle railway stations and the southern part of Pitt Street.
AVALON COMPUTER PALS FOR SENIORS
MWPHS - Manly Warringah Pittwater Historical Society - Established 1924 
Pittwater Camera Club
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The Mitchell Library - 
MOTHERS DAY Seafood Smorgasbord 
EZIO DE ANGELIS - Australian Psychic of the Year! 
JAMES MORRISON - Saturday 15th June 2013
Vivid Sydney, the countdown begins
East of India – Forgotten trade with Australia
Family fun day: Excellent Endeavour
Talks & tours
Exhibition: Elysium Antarctic Visual Epic
Exhibition: Rescue
MAHJONG - AVALON ACTIVE SENIORS GROUP
Barrenjoey Lighthouse Tours