Blood on the wattle

Please join Kiama Region Yes 23 for a conversation with noted author, commentator and Kiama resident Bruce Elder, about his classic book, Blood on the Wattle.

Date: Wednesday 9th August

Time: 7pmPlace: The Uniting Church 11

Bong Bong St, Kiama. Bruce Elder has published over fifty books and was a fulltime journalist with the Sydney Morning Herald where he specialised in popular culture and travel.

Join the Jeans for Genes fundraising campaign on August 4th at the Gerroa Boat Fishermans Club. Wear your jeans and purchase a badge to support the Children's Medical Research Institute. Every contribution helps fight cancer, epilepsy, blindness, liver disease, and more. The CMRI has even developed a drug to treat epilepsy that shows the potential to cure kidney disease. Visit the CMRI Gerringong merchandise sale at IGA Gerringong on 28-9 July and 3-4 August. Don't miss out on the

Australia will commemorate 60 years since the arrival of the Australian Army Training Team (AATTV) in South Vietnam and 50 years since the complete withdrawal of combat troops in 1972. A Commemorative Service is planned for 18 August at the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial in Canberra, televised nationally by the ABC. Vietnam Vet- chance to make a difference and have fun with the Kiama Quilters' Guild denim quilt raffle during the Trivia night.