What’s On

Find more events at www.theillawarraflame.com.au

Illawarra Grevillea Park

Botanic Gardens Open Days

The park at Bulli will be open on the first two weekends in May from 10am-4pm (May 6 and 7; May 13 and 14).

More info: Illawarragrevilleapark.com.au

Mother’s Day Classic

On Sunday, 14 May, join Australia’s biggest fun run and walk for breast cancer research. The Wollongong event will be held at Stuart Park from 9am, with courses ranging from a 2km walk to a 5km run. www.mothersdayclassic.com.au

Charcoal Drawing Workshop

Saturday, May 6, 10am-4pm, $180 CSA members, $200 non-members. With Gabrielle Freer. To find out more and become a CSA member for $20, visit www.artsclifton.org

May 1 Harry Morant (The Breaker)

May 8 Macquarie Island

May 15 Australia’s Lost Giant Marsupials

May 22 Reconciliation

May 29 ’Putting on a Show’

June 5 Deep Fakes – Dr Brian Martin

June 12 – HOLIDAY

June 19 The Old Ghan: Alice to Adelaide at 25kph – Stuart Traynor

Meetings are at Hillcrest House in Stanwell Park. Each talk starts at 9.30 and finishes at 10.30 followed by Morning Tea and Music Appreciation from 11am to 12pm. Contact Jenny on 0406 350 025.

Men’s Shed Open Day

On Saturday, May 6 Helensburgh celebrates 30 years of Men’s Sheds in Australia (and seven years for our Shed!) with an Open Day. BBQ, drinks, cakes and more, take a Shed Tour, grab Mum a pressie, and chat with our friendly members.

May at your Library

Let’s Try … Beading

Tue 9 May, 6pm – This mindfulness workshop with local maker Chrystie Longworth at Thirroul library will teach you how to make a beautiful collection of polymer clay beads, strung as a necklace.

Boost your Energy Naturally with Nutrition

Wed 24 May, 6pm – Clinical nutritionist Daniela Mattiace will visit Thirroul Library. Walk away with practical strategies to improve your energy using simple diet and lifestyle changes.

Identity Theft and How to prevent it

Mon 15 May, 10.30am at Thirroul library. Each year 1 in 4 Australians are victims of identity crime. ID Support NSW has been established to make it easier for people to access support if their NSW Government proof of identity credentials are compromised, stolen or fraudulently used.

Baby Bookworms returns to

Helensburgh Library in term two

Support your child’s early literacy development through positive interactions with books. Baby Bookworms helps you engage with your baby in a fun, interactive, enjoyable way. Suitable for babies from birth to 12 months. Bookings essential.

Parenting Workshops

Sleep and Settling – Thu 4 May, 10.30am, after Baby Beats at Thirroul Library. Learn guidelines, routines and settling techniques to manage the most difficult parenting challenge.

Introduction to Solids – Thu 18 May, 10.30am at Thirroul Library. How to introduce solids, deal with fussy eaters and make mealtime fun.

Cloth Nappy Workshop – Wed 17 May, 11am at Helensburgh Library. Join Council’s Green Team to learn tips about modern cloth nappies and natural baby care, so you can save money and the planet.

Pic of the Month

Thanks to Duncan Leadbitter for sharing this image from Sri Venkateswara Temple’s Re-Consecration Ceremony (the Maha Kumbabhishekam) in April.

National Volunteer Week is back from 15-21 May 2023

NINA will have a stall at the Wollongong Volunteer Expo on Wednesday 17th and on Wednesday 24th the charity will hold an afternoon tea to thank all of its wonderful volunteers.