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Every Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:45pm at PAN, 5 Auckland St Newcastle. $90 for 10 consecutive weeks. www.sambafrog.com.au or 02 4963 1678

Every 2nd Friday you are welcome to experience Kirtan, one of the oldest Sacred Music Traditions of the world, run by donation in the heart of Newcastle at Parvati House.

Borders Bookshop Kotara holds a six week creative writing course throughout the year. Learn to write memoirs, short stories or plan your novel. Classes held in-store Tuesday mornings or Thursday evenings.

City Branch Book Club Enjoy a lively discussion on the chosen book of the month.

Knit for charity at New Lambton Library. Beginners welcome. BYO own 8ply wool & 4mm needles.

Wallsend Library Bookclub. Enjoy a lively discussion on the chosen book of the month.

New Lambton Library Bookclub. Read and share a book of your choice. Bring it along to swap share and discuss with the group.

Ever treid Pole Dancing - It's a lot harder than it looks

The Olive Tree Market is a monthly artisans market, at The Junction Public School. There are over 80 stalls of handmade goods, including: textiles, photography, printmaking, clothing, toys and more!! Delicious food, organic bread and great coffee.

Newcastle City Farmers Market Newcastle Showground - Griffiths Road, Broadmeadow Newcastle City Farmers Market Newcastle Showground - Griffiths Road, BROADMEADOW 2nd & 4th Sunday, 8.30am til 1.30pm Contact: Kevin Eade on Ph (02) 4930 5156 finefoodmarket@optusnet.com.au

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New Lambton Library Movie Book Club. If you enjoyed the movie you will love the book. The Movie Book Club meets to discuss books that have made it to the big screen.

Wacky Wombat Storytime, Introducing the major of books to children under five! 10.30am Free

Newcastle Theatre Company's final major production for 2009.

Every year Newcastle Printmakers Workshop exhibit small works at Back to Back Gallery.This year the theme is Go Figure! and the artists have creatively interpreted this theme in many ways, using many printmaking techniques.

Results - are you getting what you want? Learn how to take what works and apply it in your life so that you can get the results that YOU want, consistently. Whether in sport, sales, coaching or everyday living. 4 Certifications in 1 training.

Wacky Wombat Session

Wacky Wombat Storytime, Introducing the major of books to children under five! 10.30am Free

Wallsend Library, Read and share a book of your choice. Bring it along to swap share and discuss with the group.

Wacky Wombat Storytime, Introducing the major of books to children under five! 10.30am Free

City Branch Book Club. Read and share a book of your choice. Bring it along to swap, share and discuss with the group.

Well known local artist, Sybil Hough,is having an exhibition of her traditional landscape and wildflower oil paintings. With paintings in galleries around the world and being the recepient of many First Prizes and awards, Sybil's exhibition is a must see for collectors and art lovers.

Author Visit - Don Tate

Stooged Theatre presents this raw, shocking and hilarious play directed by Brendan O'Connell. At the Civic Playhouse, Newcastle for four nights only.

Stooged Theatre presents this raw, shocking and hilarious play directed by Brendan O'Connell at the Civic Playhouse.

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Up Close and Personal with Ray Martin

Learn how to apply designs to the screen and then into print, with tutor Lynne Britten. Book yourself into this workshop and come along to the Newcastle Printmakers Workshop in Adamstown.

Le Carnaval returns to Australia with their colourful “joie de vivre” performances. With spectacular flair they unveil a tapestry of music, dance, tribal drumming, yoga, martial arts and theatre.

Samba with Gianne. So You Think You Can Dance finalist

Wallsend Library Bookclub. Enjoy a lively discussion on the chosen book of the month.

Wacky Wombat Storytime, Introducing the major of books to children under five! 10.30am Free

Wacky Wombat Storytime, Introducing the major of books to children under five! 10.30am Free

White Ribbon Day is the largest effort by men working in partnership with women to end violence against women. Wests New Lambton Starlight Room Wednesday November 25 2009 Cost $25 per person Ticket sales Wests Help Desk 49351287 Further information Bryce Gaudry 0407290715 Email brycegaudry@bigpond.com

Wacky Wombat Storytime, Introducing the major of books to children under five! 10.30am Free

On Wednesday 26th November call in on your way home from work, or after dropping off the kids to school. The Expo will be held at Club Forster and will offer new comers, carers and the general community information about what services are available to them in their local community.

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Beethoven's lyrical, personal and serene Piano Concerto No.4 is the ideal vehicle for rising star Dejan Lazic, who is as adept at poetry as virtuosity. Beethoven's Fourth Symphony is effervescent, witty and wise. As one critic said: “there are no words to describe the deep, powerful spirit of this work from his earlier and most beautiful period.”

From November 26-28, Tantrum will present a spectacular visual feast in Wheeler Place. It will dazzle your senses as over sixty Tantrum performers collaborate in this highly physical performance.

This Exhibition represents the arts and craft practice of the members of Hunter Arts Network. The exhibition includes: ceramics, glass, jewellery, metal work, textiles, printmaking, painting and collage. The exhibition showcases local artists using traditional methods and artists who have pioneered their own techniques.

Now on 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month till Christmas @ James Street Plaza Hamilton. Find lots of unique and interesting locally sourced and produced Plants, Herbs, Natural Giftware, Arts & Crafts and so much more…

Celebrate the Red Cross Blood Service's 80th Birthday at Civic Park. Enjoy a birthday concert & free lunch whilst learning more about our life-saving service!

Come along to our Pink Ribbon Fundraiser - it will be loads of fun with food, live music by Solver, games, barefoot bowls match and awesome prizes! Or, if you can't come along - donate to the webpage! WHEN: Sunday the 29th of November 2009 from 11am WHERE: Kahibah Bowling Club

The Hippocrates Association and Fronditha Care are holding an Open Day to celebrate the completion of their new Aged Care Facility at 30 Crebert Street, Mayfield, on Sunday 29 November 2009, from 11am to 5pm.