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EVENTS

Saturday 30th Aug

VEGAN SOCIETY BANQUET

feast
Join the Vegan Society (NSW) for a banquet at Green Palace Thai, 182 King Street, Newtown. BYO.
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Saturday 6th Sep

LOOSELY WOVEN

gig
Loosely Woven is an entertaining group of singers and musicians who have kindly organised a special concert as a fundraiser for The Wilderness Society.
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Monday 22nd Sep , until Sunday 28th Sep

STILLNESS IN ACTION RETREAT

beyond description
Meditation, Community & the Earth Stillness in Action develops wisdom, courage, calmness, clarity to sustain a life of freedom and integrity in challenging times...mornings of quiet reflection teach the sacred art of presence (silent sitting& walking meditation, contemplating asnd journalling in the bush), afternoons of creative group work reveal fresh paths to personal and social change, evenings sharing stories, poetry & music enliven & deepen community. www.stillnessinaction.net Enquiries/bookings: Tathra 0416743605 tathra@gmail.com
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Saturday 27th Sep , until Sunday 5th Oct

NATIONAL VEGETARIAN WEEK

festival
Want to save money on your groceries, improve your health and reduce your carbon footprint?
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Wednesday 15th Oct

RIDE TO WORK DAY

bike ride, feast
Register today to receive your free promotional kit to help you promote your workplace event. Join thousands, get on your bike and have a free breakfast.
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Sunday 19th Oct

CITY OF SYDNEY SPRING CYCLE

bike ride, festival
On Sunday 19 October, bike riding takes centre stage in Sydney. For two hours cyclists will replace traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge as they take part in the annual City of Sydney Spring Cycle. Since it began in 1994, the ride has grown to become one of the most popular active outdoor family events in Sydney. Last year over 8,500 people of all ages and abilities took to their bikes and this year, with an additional route option, we can expect that figure to reach 12,000. www.springcycle.com.au
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Sunday 2nd Nov

SYDNEY CRUELTY FREE LIVING FESTIVAL

festival
Our new outdoor venue will be filled with two stages of live entertainment, bands, cooking demos, book launches and more. Over 60 stalls from cruelty free product producers, vegan food and animal rights and rescue groups.
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Sunday 2nd Nov

CRUELTY FREE LIVING FESTIVAL

festival
Find out how you can save animals at the 2008 Sydney Cruelty Free Living Festival on Sunday 2 November. Come along for a fun-filled day of live entertainment and discover which companies test on animals, learn how to volunteer with an animal rescue group, sponsor a rescued sun-bear or baby orangutan, try delicious vegan food, adopt a homeless cat or dog and much more.
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Saturday 15th Nov , until Sunday 16th Nov

INTRO TO PERMACULTURE

course
Over this weekend you will learn how to apply pro-active, sustainable design techniques to your immediate environment.
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Saturday 29th Nov

BUY NOTHING DAY

action
Saturday November 29h 2008 is Buy Nothing Day, It's a day where you challenge yourself, your family and friends to switch off from shopping and tune into life. The rules are simple, for 24 hours you will detox from consumerism and live without shopping.
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Saturday 7th Mar, 2009

GEAR UP GIRL EVENT VOLUNTEERS

bike ride, festival
Gear Up Girl Challenge: Bicycle NSW has recognised the need to encourage more women, and especially more novice women, to get on their bikes. As the demand for more women-friendly fitness programs and events has become more prevalent, Bicycle NSW has responded by providing a cycling event opportunity with accessible options for women of all ages and abilities. International Women’s Day is held on 8th March each year, and this is a fantastic time to hold the event – Gear Up Girl Challenge - and join in the celebration of women’s achievements by providing the female only bicycle ride. www.gearupgirl.com.au
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THIRSTY FOR MORE?
OTHER CALENDERS IN NSW:

ACTIVE SYDNEY active.org.au/sydney
(social and environmental activism)


FOR EVENTS CALENDARS IN OTHER STATES VISIT:

FUTURES AUSTRALIA www.futureaus.net
(Australian library of information and links for creating positive social change in our society and environment)

OCEANIA INDYMEDIA oceania.indymedia.org
(click on the indymedia link of the city you want and view their events calendar)

ECO-SHOUT VIC www.eco-shout.org
ECO-SHOUT TAS www.tas.eco-shout.org

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