May Community Events 2023
Brighton Beach SA, courtesy of Intern Nicole Cheng
1-31 May 2023
What: South Australia's History Festival 2023
Who: History Trust of South Australia
When: 1 - 31 May 2023
Where: Different events across SA
Visit: https://festival.history.sa.gov.au/
6 & 7 May 2023
What: Relay For Life
Who: Cancer Council SA
When: 6 May 2023 & 7 May 2023 (Opening Ceremony at 2:00 pm, Candlelight Ceremony at 7:00 pm on Saturday and Closing Ceremony at 9:00 am on Sunday)
Where: SA Athletics Stadium, Mile End South Australia
Cost: Adults can register for $31 and children aged 6-17 can register for $25. More details can be found at the link below.
7 May 2023
What: Kodomo no Hi Festival
Who: Japan Australia Friendship Association
When: 7 May 2023
Where: Thebarton Community Centre – Corner South Road and Ashwin Parade, Torrensville SA 5031
Cost: Entry fee $5.00 per person, $10.00 per family
Visit: https://knhjapanfestival.com.au/
10-12 May 2023
What: Connecting Up Conference 2023
About: Australia's best not-for-profit technology event
When: 10-12 May 2023
Where: Melbourne Convention Centre and Pan Pacific Melbourne
VIsit: https://www.conference.connectingup.org/?utm_source=cu_website&utm_medium=slider&utm_campaign=homepage
12 May 2023
What: UN International Day of Plant Health
In SA: Visit Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), Government of SA to learn more about their work and the importance of their plant health biosecurity division in reducing the risks from disesases and pests that impact local agriculture from their website. Find out how you can help by learning about and reporting plant pest species or fruit fly outbreaks.
Visit: https://pir.sa.gov.au/biosecurity/plant_health
In SA: Visit Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), Government of SA to learn more about their work and the importance of their plant health biosecurity division in reducing the risks from disesases and pests that impact local agriculture from their website. Find out how you can help by learning about and reporting plant pest species or fruit fly outbreaks.
Visit: https://pir.sa.gov.au/biosecurity/plant_health
13 May 2023
What: Australian Plants Society SA Plant Sale 2023
Who: Australian Plants Society SA
When: Sat 13 May 2023 10am - 4pm
Where: Urrbraae Agricultural High School, 505 Fullarton Road, Netherby SA 5062
Visit: https://www.australianplantssa.asn.au/pages/australian-plants/society-plant-sales/adelaide-plant-sales.php
Who: Australian Plants Society SA
When: Sat 13 May 2023 10am - 4pm
Where: Urrbraae Agricultural High School, 505 Fullarton Road, Netherby SA 5062
Visit: https://www.australianplantssa.asn.au/pages/australian-plants/society-plant-sales/adelaide-plant-sales.php
13 May 2023
Who: Second-Wind Ensemble with guest artist Peter Ferris and narration by John Roden
When: 13 May 2023, 3pm - 4pm
Where: Latvian Hall, Clark St, Wayville
Cost: $25 adults, $20 concession (Student and Senior concession card holders. Cards must be presented on entry)
Bookings: trybooking or Second-Wind Ensemble
Visit: Second-Wind Ensemble
When: 13 May 2023, 3pm - 4pm
Where: Latvian Hall, Clark St, Wayville
Cost: $25 adults, $20 concession (Student and Senior concession card holders. Cards must be presented on entry)
Bookings: trybooking or Second-Wind Ensemble
Visit: Second-Wind Ensemble
15-21 May 2023
What: National Volunteer Week (NVW)
About: Celebrating Volunteers - "We are the Change Makers"
Who: Volunteering Australia
When: 15 - 21 May 2023
Visit: https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/get-involved/nvw/
About: Celebrating Volunteers - "We are the Change Makers"
Who: Volunteering Australia
When: 15 - 21 May 2023
Visit: https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/get-involved/nvw/
20 May 2023
What: Croatian Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Night
Who: Croatian Club Adelaide
Where: 15 Wood Ave Brompton, SA 5007
When: 20th of May 2023, 6:30pm.
Cost: $80
Visit: https://www.croatianclubadelaide.com/event-details/croatian-wine-tasting-food-pairing-night
Purchase Tickets: Text: 0438 047 678 or Email: secretary@croatianclubadelaide.com
24 May 2023
What: Croatian Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Night
Who: Croatian Club Adelaide
Where: 15 Wood Ave Brompton, SA 5007
When: 20th of May 2023, 6:30pm.
Cost: $80
Visit: https://www.croatianclubadelaide.com/event-details/croatian-wine-tasting-food-pairing-night
Purchase Tickets: Text: 0438 047 678 or Email: secretary@croatianclubadelaide.com
24 May 2023
What: ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2023
Who: Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
When: 24 May 2023 11am
Visit: https://www.alia.org.au/Web/Web/Events/NSS/ALIA-National-Simultaneous-Storytime-2023.aspx?hkey=ba22a12e-c39f-4f7f-bbb9-d1f983e89ad5
Who: Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
When: 24 May 2023 11am
Visit: https://www.alia.org.au/Web/Web/Events/NSS/ALIA-National-Simultaneous-Storytime-2023.aspx?hkey=ba22a12e-c39f-4f7f-bbb9-d1f983e89ad5
26 May 2023
What: National Reconciliation Week Breakfast Commemorating National Sorry Day
Who: Reconciliation SA Inc.
When: 26 May 7am - 9am
When: 26 May 7am - 9am
Feature: Taekwondo is More than a Sport
What is your impression of martial arts? Fighting people and getting hurt?
Find out more about Taekwondo, a Korean martial art which encourages both physical health and mental focus.
Feature: Volunteering at the Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival
Have you ever volunteered to follow a passion?
Discover how volunteering led to new connections and deeper fascination for Japanese culture.
