Saturday 25th January

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It's Saturday, January 25. Did you see the drone show last night? What did you think?

🌤️ Weather: 31°. Cloudy in the morning and a sunny afternoon.

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👉 What's On This Weekend:

There's plenty happening around Canberra this weekend, including the drone show, festival of speed and paws party - Get the full rundown of weekend events here.

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4 More Things to Do This Long Weekend

Pop-Up Wine Tasting: There's a brand new pop-up wine-tasting experience at the Canberra and Region Visitor's Centre. Explore a thoughtfully curated selection of regional drops. Tastings are $10pp. It's happening on Saturdays from 11am - 3pm. Details here.

Mint60 Exhibition: The Mint60 Exhibition celebrates 60 years of The Mint. Explore never-before-seen objects from the National Coin Collection, including Roxie, Australia's first coin-packing robot. The Mint recently underwent major renovations, and there is a new museum, shop and visitor centre. Details here.

Good Goodies: At the Good Goodies community style flea market at Gang Gang in Watson you'll find vintage clothing, records, art, pottery and more. Gang Gang will be taking a break from their regular menu this Saturday to serve hot dogs! Details here.

Live Salt Drawing: Artist Hannah Quinlivan will create a drawing using salt live in the Canberra Contemporary Gallery. The gallery is at Queen Elizabeth Terrace on the shores of LBG and will be open until 9pm tonight. Details here.

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Something to do: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scottish Dancing

The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Canberra and District Branch is running a free beginner introduction class to Scottish Country Dancing. Scottish country dancing is a fun, social and inclusive form of dancing, and no experience or partner is necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and flat, soft-soled shoes. It's happening February 5. Details here.

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Something to do: 🔪 Make your own Knife

Tharwa Valley Forge, founded in 2003 by bladesmith Karim Haddad, offers hands-on courses in knife making and other crafts. Learn how to make your own kitchen knife, camp axe, Japanese kitchen knife, and more. They also run leatherworking courses where you can create your own sneakers and hat. Details here.

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Classifieds

🧘 Finding Calm in a Busy Mind!

Inner Synergy's very popular local mindfulness and meditation courses re-start early February. Help manage overthinking, stress and anxiety. While boosting your sleep, focus, calm & general health. Suitable for all levels. Starting February 5 at Phillip or February 17 at Dickson. For a Calmer, Happier and Healthier you. Feel better, Live better. For $15 off, use promo code at checkout: IS-CANBERRADIGEST15 for a limited time only - Book Now - Money back guarantee!

Find out more: Intro Course Dickson OR Intro Course Phillip OR Next Level Course Dickson OR www.innersynergy.com.au

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Tidbits and News

Drones and Bats: This year's drone shows are starting half an hour later than last year to avoid disrupting the flying foxes as they leave their camp in Commonwealth Park each evening. More.

New News Host: ABC reporter Greg Jennet is stepping in as the new face of Canberra's 7pm ABC News, replacing James Glenday, who has moved to ABC News Breakfast. His first program will be tomorrow evening.

Free Public Transport: Public transport is free today and tomorrow from 5pm. Shuttle buses to the drone show are running from the City and Woden. Details here.

The NCA is also running a free shuttle loop around the National Triangle stopping at various carparks. Details here (very bottom of page)

Swimming Closures: Due to the recent rain, swimming areas on Cotter River and Patty's River have been closed. More.

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Vinnies Night Patrol

Vinnies has put out a call for volunteers to join the Night Patrol Team and make a direct positive impact in people's lives. Night Patrol provides food, clothing, material aid and a listening ear to people in our community. Details here.

Canberra Digest will be back on Tuesday. Have a lovely long weekend!