July Community Events 2019
Photo: Pennington Bay (Kangaroo Island) courtesy of Volunteer Laura Monje
1-31 July
National Desexing Month
The National Desexing Network offers low cost pet desexing in July. Visit their online directory: https://ndn.org.au/desexing-directory/ to find participating desexing programs near you.
In SA, Cats Assistance To Sterilise Inc. works with vets to desex cats at reduced rates.
4 July
NAIDOC Fun Day
Hosted by Hawker Area School
Join Hawker Area School staff, students and community in celebrating Aboriginal culture
9am - 3pm (includes a march at ~11am)
Hawker Area School Oval, Wirreanda Terrace, Hawker SA 5434
6 - 21 July
NAIDOC week at Adelaide and Monato Zoo
Hosted by Zoos South Australia, an conservation society.
Celebrate NAIDOC Week these school holidays at the zoo.
Visit Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo online for full program details and schedules.
7 - 14 July
NAIDOC Week
Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples history, culture and achievements. Find a NAIDOC event near you.
9 July
Tal-Kin-Jeri Dance Group performance & workshop as part of NAIDOC Week at the Zoo
Tal-Kin-Jeri provide education and training to promote a better understanding of Aboriginal culture through their performance, workshops and ceremonies to showcase Aboriginal dance, stories, music and language.
Hosted by Adelaide Zoo Frome Rd Adelaide, SA 5000
Find out more about their NAIDOC events >>here
13 July
National Diabetes Week Seminar - The 3 vital organs that can be affected by diabetes: eyes, kidneys and heart
Hosted by Diabetes SA
9.30am-12.30pm (arrive by 9.15am for a 9.30am start)
Adelaide Convention Centre; City Rooms 1 & 2; North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Cost: FREE for NDSS Registrants and Diabetes SA members. Includes morning tea
Bookings: Call 1300 136 588 or Email education@diabetessa.com.au
14-20 July
National Diabetes Week raising awareness of Diabetes.
Hosted by Diabetes SA providing support, education and funding research into diabetes
15 July
Deadline for Sustainable Online Community Engagement Project (SOCE) applications
A joint venture between The University of South Australia and the South Australian Government, through the Office for Volunteers
Provides small to medium-size community organisations with a website, short documentary or sponsorship proposal package without fees through UniSA Creative Industries students.
Contact: Alice at soce@unisa.edu.au or on 8302 4683
19 July
Solo and Ensemble Showcase
Hosted by the Onkaparinga City Concert Band
Friday 19th July 7.30pm at the Performing Arts Centre, Aberfoyle Park Primary Schools Campus, 2 Campus Dr, Aberfoyle Park SA 5159
Tickets: trybooking.com/BCSNN
27 July
The ATBDS Annual Ball 2019
All dances walked through and called, dress up, wear flat shoes and bring supper to share
Hosted by the Australian Traditional Bush Dancing Society, music by Tamarisque.
Saturday 27th July 2019. Doors open from 7.30pm
Payneham Masonic Hall, cnr Payneham Rd and Wear Ave Marden 5070
Contact: Merilyn 0409 670 205 for more details
27 & 28 July
Willunga Almond Blossom Festival 2019
Saturday 27 July 11am - 9pm, Sunday 28 July 10.30am - 4pm, Fireworks 7pm Saturday
Willunga Recreation Park, Main Rd, Willunga 5172
Tickets: Adult $8 Family $20 up to 4 children, Concession/Student (5-16) $5
Details: www.almondblossomfestival.com.au
27 & 28 July
National Schools Tree Day 27 July and National Tree Day 28 July. In SA: Get involved with Trees For Life Inc.
Trees For Life is offering native seedlings at discounted member prices to schools and community groups holding a registered National Tree Day event in 2019. Simply quote the PlanetArk National Tree Day offer when you contact Trees For Life, along with your event details, to be eligible for the discount. Offer ends 31 August 2019 or while stocks last.
28 July
World Hepatitis Day a World Health Organisation (WHO) campaign.
In SA: Contact Hepatitis SA for information and support
29 July
Nostalgic Festival Lunch
Hosted by Willunga Almond Blossom Festival
Monday 29 July at 11am
Festival Hall, 5 Main Rd Willunga 5172
Bookings: Heather 0434 069 993 or info@almondblossomfestival.com.au
