What’s On: Lane Cove APRIL LANE COVE PLAZA First Fridays: Friday 6 April, 3:30pm - 5:00pm. A free afternoon of fun and games from children in the Plaza. Saturday Sounds: Alex Roussos, Saturday 14 April, 10:00am - 12:00pm. Enjoy your weekend coffee, brunch or a spot of shopping in Lane Cove Plaza with Alex Roussos. Alex’s set will feature vocals, acoustic guitar and live looped beatboxing. ANZAC Day: Wednesday 25 April, 7:25am. Presented in conjunction with Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch. Rain venue: Lane Cove Library. BUSHCARE EVENTS Growing Native Wildflowers: Saturday 7 April, 9:00am - 12:00pm. Discover the technique for growing many beautiful shrubs from cutting at this hands-on workshop. Native Gardens Forum: Thursday 19 April, 6:30pm 8:30pm. Bring your best gardening tips and questions to this evening dedicated to native gardens. Kath Gadd from Mallee Design will share her ideas on native plant selection, maintenance and design. Visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents or 9911 3583 to book. LANE COVE LIBRARY All events are free. Call 9911 3634 to book. Author Talk - Pompey Elliott at War: In his own words by Ross McMullin: Tuesday 10 April, 6:15pm – 7:30pm. Award-winning historian and biographer Ross Mc Mullin will be discussing his latest biography with April 2018 marking the centenary of the stunning counter-attack at VillersBretonneux, where Pompey Elliott was a key figure. History Talk: German Spring Offensive/Villers Bretonneux (WWI): Tuesday 17 April, 6:15pm – 8:00pm. This informative military talk will be presented by the Lane Cove R.S.L Sub-Branch and Lane Cove Library.
Thursday Tunes – Music that helped to win the war: Thursday 19 April, 10:30am – 12:00pm. Local musician Graham Ball presents this musical celebration of the diggers’ spirit. Book Launch – Lane Cove Literary Awards 2017: An Anthology & Memories of Lane Cove: Thursday 19 April, 6:15pm for 6:30pm. Lane Cove is pleased to invite you to the launch of two exciting new publications. To RSVP or for further information please contact the Library. SAVE THE DATE: Meet the Ancestors: An Introduction to Family History: Wednesday 2 May, 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Budding genealogists will be provided with the basics of how to start researching one’s family history. You will learn how to use births, deaths and marriage records, immigration records and online resources to discoveryour ancestor’s stories. SHORESHOCKED MUSIC FESTIVAL Saturday 21 April, 11:00am - 5:00pm, St Leonards Park, North Sydney. The annual ‘Youth Week’ live and free music event returns with featured bands, food and market stalls visit the Shoreshocked Facebook page for more info. SENIORS FESTIVAL EVENTS Ageing (dis)Gracefully: Tuesday 3 April, 10:30am – 11:30am, Lane Cove Library. Lane Cove couple Tutti and Paul Bennet will share how their individual journeys have influenced their attitude to living life with positivity, colour and style. Bookings: 9911 3634. Senior Driver Workshop: Thursday 12 April, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Lane Cove Library. This free workshop covers a range of topics including updated road rules, seat positioning and safety, reversing, parking and more. Bookings: 9911 3576. Raunchy Romance Storytime: Monday 23 April, 6:30pm 8:00pm, Lane Cove Library. This special adults-only storytime features Megan Alston, Nick Maricic and Tim McIntyre. To book online or download your free Seniors Festival program, visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/seniors
For more details on these events visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au or call Lane Cove Council on 9911 3555. 28 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 272 I APRIL 2018 Whats On Council TVO Events_April.indd 1
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