September 16

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Monday 16th September

⛅️ Weather: 17° and mostly sunny. A low of -1° tonight.

Something to do: 🇪🇸 Free Paella Masterclass

For International Paella Day, the Embassy of Spain and Canberra Institute of Technology are holding a free masterclass with Chef Pepe from Eat Spanish to show you how to make this classic Spanish dish. Details here.

🪴 Greening Australia Plant Sale

This Friday, Greening Australia will be holding its Spring Plant Sale, which will include local native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and large trees for just $2 per plant. Greening Australia is a national not-for-profit dedicated to restoring Australia’s diverse landscapes. Registration for the sale is required as stock is limited. Details here.

News: 🍺 Tumut River Brewing to Close

Regional brewer Tumut River Brewing Co. has announced that it will close its doors on September 22nd. This comes just months after the brewery expanded and opened a new venue in Kingston.

Exhibition: 🖼️ Life’s a Beach

Emerging local artist David Kindon will be holding his first exhibition Life’s a Beach, a series of oil paintings featuring the Australian coastline. Canberra journalist Jack Waterford will be launching the exhibition this Wednesday at Strathnairn Arts. Details here.

Something to do: ⛴️ The Floriade Ferry

Set sail to Floriade this spring and enjoy a scenic ferry ride across the lake. The ferry departs six times a day from the Kingston Foreshore and Queen’s Park Terrace. Tickets for adults are $9.50, and family passes are available. Details here.

Classifieds:

👉 Transform your Mind with Inner Synergy!

Starting October 21st, our popular Next Level Mindfulness and Meditation courses will help you manage overthinking, stress and anxiety while boosting sleep and focus. Suitable for all levels. Early bird rates available for 10 days. Join us at Dickson or Phillip venues for a calmer, clearer, and happier you!

Find out more: Dickson & Phillip

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🥇 Canberra Olympians and Paralympians

ACT Olympians and Paralympians will be welcomed home tomorrow at Floriade on Stage 88. There will be a Q&A session and a chance to grab photos and autographs. Details here.

Tidbits:

Sulwood Drive Reopens Sulwood Drive will be reopening in both directions today. It has been closed for major upgrades since May. Access to Mount Taylor has been improved and new traffic lights have been installed. Work will continue on the 4 km bike path.

Dickson Library: Dickson Library will be closed today. The chutes will remain open.