What’s On: Lane Cove JULY Exhibition: Blak Mirror: Thursday 6 July - Sunday 30 July, Gallery Lane Cove, Upper Level 164 Longueville Rd, Opening during NAIDOC Week, Blak Mirror is an exhibition featuring emerging, early career, regional, local and interstate multidisciplinary artists reflecting their view of Australian society through a black lens. The artists’ works gaze into the eyes of non-Aboriginal people and reflect the current realities of being Aboriginal today, whilst holding a mirror up to Australian society. For exhibition opening hours visit www.gallerylanecove.com.au. LANE COVE LIBRARY All events are free. Call 9911 3634 to book. Social Media Workshops @ Lane Cove Library: Thursday 13 July, 10:00am – 12:00pm or Tuesday 18 July, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. In the first of this three part series, learn the basics of Facebook, Twitter and Flickr as part of Tech Savvy Seniors program. If Aprons Could Talk @ Lane Cove Library: Friday 14 July, 10:30am – 11:30am. A fascinating show and tell session about the role of women’s aprons. Avid aproncollector Helen Burgin will be displaying her collection and discussing the history and use of the humble apron. Poetry Writing Workshop @ Lane Cove Library: Thursday 20 July, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Julie Chevalier writes poems and short stories. Her second collection, Darger: his girls was awarded the Alec Bolton prize and short listed for the W. A Premier’s Prize.
Book Launch @ Lane Cove Library – Jagged Edge of Joy by Liz Newton: Monday 31 July, 6:15pm – 7:30pm. Local author Liz Newton will discuss & launch her new novel Jagged Edge of Joy, which centres round the disappearance of a child and its emotional impact on the family; filled with twists and turns, readers will be captivated. BUSHCARE Greendale Park Planting Day: Saturday 15 July, 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Greendale Park, meet at end of St Giles Ave, Greenwich. Join Greendale Park Bushcare in restoring the sheltered forests of Berrys Creek by planting native shrubs and grasses. Wear suitable gardening clothes and sturdy shoes. Afternoon tea provided. Bookings required on 9911 3583 or www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents National Tree Day: Sunday 30 July, 9:00am – 11:00am, Burns Bay Reserve, end of Kooyong Rd Riverview (opposite end to boat ramp). Support local wildlife by helping to plant hundreds of native shrubs and groundcovers at this community tree planting day! Bring the family and enjoy the outdoors, with a free sausage sizzle and take-home seedling for all tree-planters. For more information and to RSVP: www.treeday.planetark.org/site/10014603 ROAD SAFETY Child Car Seat Safety Checks: Saturday 29 July, 9:00am – 1:00pm, Lane Cove Civic Centre Car Park. Make sure your child is safe with this free inspection by Authorised Restraint Fitters. You can have your child car seats, harnesses and booster seats checked for safety and fit. Bookings: Council’s Road Safety Officer on 9911 3576
Thursday Tunes @ Lane Cove Library – The Savoy KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOPS Operas: Thursday 27 July, 10:30am – 12:00pm. Local musician Graham Ball presents a tribute to W.S. Gilbert and Shopping Rights: Wednesday 19 July, 10:30am Arthur Sullivan. 12:00pm, Living and Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Rd. The Department of Fair Trading NSW will provide you Conversation with an Author @ Lane Cove Library – with information on your rights and responsibilities. Topics Vicki & Alisa Bryce: Friday 28 July, 10:30am – 11:30am. covered include: your shopping rights; shopping refunds; Local authors Vicki & Alisa Bryce will share stories and guarantees and warranties; lay-by agreements; contracts; advice from their book Hatch & Dispatch: Tales and advice resolving issues and lodging complaints. To make a booking from a midwife. This book provides practical advice to call 9911 3591 or email agrant@lanecove.nsw.gov.au expecting mums through stories from the delivery suite.
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. 264 I JULY 2017
