Thursday 7th November

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Thursday, November 7.

🌦️ Weather: 27°. 60% chance of showers, most likely in the evening.

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🥐 Canberra Foodie News:

Here’s your roundup of food and wine related news happening around Canberra:

QT x Space Kitchen High Tea: QT has partnered with Space Kitchen to offer a delicious high tea with stunning views over Canberra. Details here.

$1 Doughnuts: DeDoughnut in Dickson is doing $1 glazed doughnuts on Friday. Details here.

Pialligo Estate Spring Soiree: Pialligo Estate is launching their new High Tea this weekend. Details here.

Polish Club Deli: The Polish Club runs a Euro food market featuring Polish and Eastern European small goods, pączki (doughnuts), sernik (Polish-style cheesecake) and more. It happens on the second Saturday of each month. Details here.

Martini Degustation: Volstead Repeal (Braddon) is hosting a Four Pillars Mini Martini Degustation. Enjoy four different martinis matched with snacks. Details here.

Free Oysters: Wineroom (Braddon) is offering two free freshly shucked oysters with a martini or bubbles purchase. Details here.

Paranormal Tastings: Paranormal will be hosting Adlib Wine and MightyIsle Wine this Friday evening for a tasting event. Details here.

Canberra Region Wine Show: A public tasting event is happening this Friday evening as part of the Canberra Region Wine Show. Taste the winning wines as well as hundreds of other top drops. Details here.

Vegan Market: A Vegan Market and symposium is happening at The Vault this Sunday. Details here.

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This Weekend: 🐏 The Queanbeyan Show

Enjoy a taste of the country at the Queanbeyan Show this Saturday and Sunday. It will be a weekend of rides, competitions, animals, fireworks and country life. Details here.

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Pets: 🎅 Santa Paws Photos

Create a purr-fect holiday memory at the RSPCA Santa Paws event. Get two pet photos with Santa for $25, with all proceeds going to the RSPCA. All animals are welcome and bookings are required to secure your spot. Details here.

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Coming Up: 🏏 Summer Cricket in Canberra

While Canberra missed out on hosting any of the Australian men’s matches this year, there’s still a great lineup of cricket happening in Canberra this summer:

PM’s XI: The PM’s XI will take on India at the end of November. Details here.

Big Bash: The Sydney Thunder will be playing two of their games at Manuka Oval. The first game is on December 17. Details here.

Women’s International T20: The Australian Women’s T20 team will be taking on England in January. Details here.

Cricket Trivia: For the cricket tragics, The Durham will be hosting a cricket trivia night on November 21. Details here.

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Something to do: 🛼 RollerFit

RollerFit was started over a decade ago by a group of women who wanted to get fit roller skating on basketball courts. Due to the popularity of the classes there are now locations across Australia, including in Belconnen and Acton. You can go along to any of the classes—there are no commitments, and beginners are welcome. Details here.

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Tidbits:

Greens on Crossbench: The ACT Greens have decided to sit on the crossbench in the Legislative Assembly while continuing to support the minority Labor Government. Liberal MLA Mark Parton was elected as the Speaker. More.

Flu Cases Rise: There has been a notable increase in reported flu cases in the ACT this year compared to last. The Immunisation Coalition believes vaccine fatigue after the COVID-19 pandemic may be partly responsible.

Lyneham High Troubles: Lyneham High School has hired a security guard following recent instances of 'threatening' behavior from students. The guard will remain on duty until further notice. This move comes after the school has experienced multiple lockdowns over the past few months.

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🎸 Live Music This Weekend

Tonight

• Gregg Stott (Jazz) @ Molly.

Friday

• Goldfish Smarts (indie) @ Live at the Polo
• 8 Ball Aitken (blues) @ Shadows
• Oscar Robertson (musical comedy) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Pestilence (metal) @ The Baso
• Live Baby Live (INXS Tribute) @ The Baso
• The Cuttings (pub rock) @ The Irish Club
• Last Call (soul/blues) @ Dickson Taphouse

Saturday

• Zouina @ Gang Gang
• Ami Williamson (folk) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Six Degrees of Separation (Prince Tribute) @ Smith’s Alternative

Sunday

• Inez Hargaden (folk) @ Dickson Taphouse
• King Parrot (metal) @ The Baso