Leisa Keen Trio at Tuggeranong Arts Centre Lakeside at 5

HOST Tuggeranong Arts Centre

WHEN Fri 24 Nov | Bar from 5pm. Music from 5.30-7.30pm

WHERE Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 137 Reed St N, Greenway

The Leisa Keen Trio is one of Canberra’s busiest and most popular jazz combos, performing a smooth blend of well known jazz tunes, and pop tunes with their own “jazz treatment” of “Postmodern Jukebox” styled arrangements. Equally at home playing Rock’N’Roll, Soul and Disco, this diverse outfit consists of piano/vocals, drums and a horns. 

In constant demand for weddings and parties, Leisa also brings 25 years of musical theatre and cabaret experience to the trio, adapting it to suit both cabaret and corporate events. Expect an evening of good fun, groovey tunes and a touch of improvisation that will take you to a place beyond the mundane. You’ll be surprised, challenged, invigorated, stimulated and all together inspired.

Leisa Keen – piano and vocals, John Mackey – Sax, Steve Richards – drums.

Entry by donation.

YHIGH CBR Showcase (Youth Program for Yr7-12)

HOST Impact Church

WHEN Fri 24 Nov | 6pm - 8pm

WHERE Impact Church, 200 Clive Steele Ave, Monash

YHIGH exists to create a free, fun and safe space for high-schoolers in Canberra to be mentored and become “changed lives that are changing lives”. Through relationships with mentors, great conversations over food and fun games we hope this program is a great service to families across the Tuggeranong region by Impact Church. SMS Charles for more information 0411 483 633.

SouthFest Community Day at Good Shepherd Community Church

HOST Good Shepherd Community Church

WHEN Sat 25 Nov | 8am - 12noon

WHERE Good Shepherd Community Church, Chisholm

The SouthFest Community Day at Good Shepherd Community Church will include a garage sale and op shop with a lot more stalls, sausage sizzle, devonshire tea, cake stall, prayer room and lots more!

!!POSTPONED!!

Pawfect Canberra : A Beauty Pageant for Dogs

HOST India Australia Association of Canberra

WHEN POSTPONED

WHERE Tuggeranong Town Park, 25 Bartlet Place, Greenway

The India Australia Association of Canberra are throwing a pawsome party for all pooches and their family on Saturday 25th November from 10am onwards.

Come join us for a day to spoil your most beloved canine companions, expressing your gratitude for their unwavering love, and demonstrating your reverence for our best friend. This day will also be dedicated to raising awareness about the contribution dogs make towards a good quality of life and psychosocial wellbeing.

Join us for the ultimate dog pawty while enjoying great selection of drinks, delicious food & heaps of cuddles!

The paw-fect day out for hoo-mans and their furry friends! One Dog to be crowned and loads of other prizes to be won. We can't wait to see you for an absolutely pawsome time!

Conder Wetlands Neighbourhood Party

HOST Friends of Conder Wetlands 

WHEN Sat 25 Nov | 6pm - 9pm

WHERE Conder Wetlands, Tom Roberts Avenue, Conder

The Conder community are invited to a neighbourhood party at the Conder Wetlands. A great opportunity to meet neighbours, enjoy the wetlands and learn more about the Conder Wetlands group. 

Conder Wetlands are located at the base of Tuggeranong Hill Nature Reserve.

Tuggeranong Repair Cafe

HOST Tuggeranong Repair Cafe, by SEE Change Tuggeranong

WHEN Sun 26 Nov | 1-4pm

WHERE 200 Clive Steele Ave Monash 

Keeping the Circular Economy moving repair, recycle, repurpose, reuse & reduce. Bring your broken items to the Tuggeranong Repair Cafe so they can be fixed and saved from landfill. 

Our multi talented repairers will show and guide you how to repair your own household items. Services can include: repair of lawn mower & whipper snipper, clothing, jewellery, electrical items, toys and xmas decorations, bikes and scooters; sharpen garden tools & knives; repairs and advice for laptops, IPADs, iPhones, Apple software.

If you’re not sure if your item can be fixed bring it down and the repairers will assess and advise.

Also use our recycling hub for washed lids, bread tags, blister packs, old keys, socks, sports balls, glasses and small E waste.

Impact Community Hub will be providing home cooked refreshments and tea/coffee.

Guided Nature Walk - Urambi Hills

HOST Urambi Hills ParkCare, Southern ACT Catchment Group and Landcare ACT

WHEN Sun 26 Nov | 2-4pm

WHERE Urambi Hills Nature Reserve, Meredith Cct entrance, 34 Meredith cct Kambah

Celebrate the beauty of Canberra's south with a wander through Urambi Hills Nature Reserve on Sunday 26 November. 

This walk and talk will be co-guided by Urambi Hills ParkCare members Lousie Curham and Glenn Schwinghamer alongside Sally Holliday from Landcare ACT's Wellbeing through Nature program with support from Southern ACT Catchment Group. 

Explore ways to deepen your connection with nature and learn how you can be involved in environmental volunteering. The walk will conclude with afternoon tea. Contact urambihillsgroup@gmail.com.

Brindabella Women's Group

HOST Brindabella Women's Group

WHEN Tues 28 Nov | 10am - 12noon

WHERE Alliance Centre, 33 Were St, Calwell 

Self run community group providing women with young children an opportunity to meet regularly, do art and craft, exchange information and learn new skills. 

Holds creative sessions and invites guest speakers to interact in a casual, friendly and supportive environment. Child care is provided from 9.30am-12.15pm. Children are also welcome to stay with their mother if that is preferred.

Gentle Exercise Class

HOST Gordon Community Centre

WHEN Wed 29 Nov 2023 | 1.30pm - 2.20pm

WHERE Gordon Community Centre, 110 Lewis Luxton Ave, Gordon

Try out the Gordon Community Centre popular Gentle Exercise class which helps functional fitness and body balance. The class uses standing and chair work; no getting up and down from floor mats! You can work at your own level. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring some water. Cost of $6 per session applies.

Giggles Playgroup

HOST Impact Church

WHEN Thurs 30 Nov | 10.30am - 12noon

WHERE Impact Church, 200 Clive Steele Ave, Monash

Giggles Playgroup is a community group aiming to create fun and meaningful relationships between and within families in the Tuggeranong area. Any age is welcome and we just ask that you bring morning tea for your own child - we’ve got the rest covered!

A cost of $4 per family applies to this event which helps with craft and guardian morning tea supplies. SMS Sue for more information 0427 417 144‬.

Zumba with Elly

HOST Elly Garcia, Elly's Fitness

WHEN Thurs 30 Nov | 7pm

WHERE Calwell High School, 111 Casey Crescent, Calwell

Zumba fitness class. 60 minutes of fun and sweat. All levels welcome! A special SouthFest price of $12 applies to this class.