Running throughout the month of May, South Australia’s History Festival is one of South Australia’s largest community events. With more than 600 events taking place all around the State, the History Festival promotes our wonderful collections, places and stories through an amazing range of activities and events. These events are presented by more than 340 different community organisations – from museums and libraries, to CWAs and sporting clubs.

• 1-31 May South Australia’s History Festival explore our stories through tours, talks, walks, exhibitions and events
• 2-8 May International Composting Awareness Week Australia (ICAW) “Better Soil, Better Life, Better Future”

Lolly Jar Circus (LJC) has been operating for 2 1/2 years, offering circus training to young people up to 26 years old, including those with physical or intellectual disabilities or who are socially at risk.

ANZAC Day is held on the 25th of April and marks the anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand forces landing at Gallipoli during the first World War. The day serves as an occasion to reflect on war and commemorate those who have died in military and peacekeeping operations.

8 April - 17 April National Youth Week from the Office for Youth.
Annual celebration of youth and their achievements.

16 April – 24 April Australian Heritage Week

Annual National celebration of Australia’s unique heritage, showcasing places and stories

This weekend’s activities include:

                Saturday April 23 2016 Adelaide heritage walks: Music in the city

 On Tuesday 5th April Connecting Up and SAcommunity were invited to Victor Harbor for their NBN Expo at the Victor Harbor RSL. 

The Digital Economy Expo provided information to the community on how they could maximise the benefit of high speed broadband rolled out in the Victor Harbor area. Ryan Jones from Connecting Up explained the possibilities this raised for seniors to a captive audience, whilst I took control of the SAcommunity stand.

Meet a few of the stars of the new SAcommunity film! 

·         Jenny Hughes CEO – Catalyst

·         Miriam Cocking Chairperson – Multicultural Communities Council of SA

From Left to Right: Alison Wall and Andrew (City of Prospect), Wayne (Northern Volunteering), Catherine McIntyre (Connecting Up), Mayor David O’Loughlin (City of Prospect)

3rd March
UN World Wildlife Day

8th March
International Women’s Day

19th March
Earth Hour

City of Prospect Fair 10 - 4pm at St Helen's Park

Many emergency relief services operate with limited staff and reduced hours over the holiday period. Our list below summarises services available at this time. Please help us to make this list more comprehensive.

[Photo: Tribute to Andy Warhol by Vanessa Pike-Russell via Flickr]