What’s On: Lane Cove NOVEMBER LANE COVE PLAZA
FESTIVAL BY THE RIVER
Melbourne Cup on the Big Screen: Tuesday 7 November, main race at 3:00pm.
Celebrate life along our rivers this November with a range of local events. The full event list and booking information for those events marked* can be found at www.lanecove. nsw.gov.au/festivals. Council highlight events include:
Remembrance Day: Saturday 11 November, 10:45am. Join the Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch and Council for this morning service in the Plaza. Wet weather venue-Lane Cove Library. Kaleidoscope of Lane Cove: Friday 17 November, 3:30pm - 6:00pm, Lane Cove Plaza. Celebrate diversity in Lane Cove with an afternoon of free activities and performances. LANE COVE LIBRARY All events are free. Call 9911 3634 to book. History Talk – Lane Cove River Ferries: Tuesday 7 November, 6:15pm – 8:00pm. Guest speaker Bill Allen (Commercial Manager for Sydney Ferries 1989-2006).
Aboriginal Astronomy by the River* Wednesday 1 November, 7:30pm – 9:00pm, Blackman Park Living Shorelines Walk* Thursday 2 November1:00pm – 3:00pm, Shell Park Kid’s Pirate Ship Lego STEM Sessions* Saturday 4 November, Waterview Community Centre, Waterview Drive Saturday Sounds: Sea Shanties and Folk Tunes10:00am – 12:00pm, Lane Cove Plaza Food and Wine by the River Sunday 5 November 11:00am – 5:00pm Tambourine Bay Reserve, Riverview
Ikebana Demonstration: Thursday 16 November, 2:00pm – 3:00pm. You are invited to watch Ikebana, the Japanese tradition of flower arranging.
Discovery Boat Cruise* Wednesday 8 November: 10:00am – 12:30pm
History Talk: Kokoda after 75 years: Thursday 16 November, 6:15pm – 8:00pm. Lieutenant Colonel Rowan Tracey LLB BA will discuss the Kokoda Campaign in relation to the Japanese overall strategy in the Pacific and the Commonwealth Government’s response.
Screen on the Green: MOANA (PG) Wednesday 8 November 6:00pm - 7:45pm, Burns Bay Reserve
History Talk: Lane Cove Plaza - Two Point Something Hectares: Tuesday 21 November, 6:15pm – 8:00pm. Lavinia Foote-Morid, Librarian, will discuss the events that led to the construction of The Plaza and the role it played in the lives of Lane Cove residents over the past 40 years. Thursday Tunes: Australian Country Music: Thursday 30 November, 10:30am – 12:00pm. Local musician Graham Ball will discuss where Australian country music came from. ROAD SAFETY Safer Driving for Seniors: Thursday 9 November, 10:30am - 12:30pm, Lane Cove Library. Find out more about the NSW Older Driver Assessment as well as specific risk factors for elderly drivers. Bookings - 9911 3576.
Sunset Photography by the River* Sunday 11 November 5:30pm – 8:30pm, Greenwich Wharf EVENTS IN EARLY DECEMBER: SAVE THE DATE: Access All Areas Short Films Friday 1 December, 2:00pm & 5:00pm. Held on International Day of People with a Disability these films help promote inclusiveness and raise awareness of ability and access. SAVE THE DATE: Seed Collection Trip Saturday 2 December, 9:00am – 12:00pm. Learn about collecting seed from native plants on a local bushwalk. Bookings essential on 9911 3583 or www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents
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. 268 I NOVEMBER 2017 Whats On Council TVO Events_November.indd 1
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