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Limited Edition Krispy Kreme & Charlesworth Nuts Doughnuts | In stores from 26 Aug 2017

[ August 26, 2017; ]
Iconic South Aussie businesses go nutty with limited edition doughnuts
Just when you thought you’d tasted it all! Krispy Kreme and Charlesworth Nuts have united to create a limited-edition range of doughnuts topped with a hearty combination of South Australia’s iconic nuts, chocolate and decadent sweets.
The premium assorted range will feature a mouth-watering selection of four […]

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Advanced Robotics: The Mars Rover Mission | 26 Aug 2017

[ August 26, 2017; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ]
Advanced Robotics: The Mars Rover Mission
This session is bound to be out of this world!
Presented by SciWorld. Children will have an opportunity to play with Lego NXT Mindstorm robots and program them on a journey to Mars and Beyond.

Bookings are essential.

To book visit the City of Charles Sturt Library website here.

For more information and all […]

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FruChoc Appreciation Day | Rundle Mall | 25 Aug 2017

[ August 25, 2017; ]  
Get ready to celebrate! Friday 25 August is FruChocs Appreciation Day and there is a choc-filled day of festivities planned!
Join in at Rundle Mall from 9am – 7pm, for a massive day of fun and free activities including: balloon artists, face painters, a FruChocs photo booth, giant Jenga and Connect Four games, Krispy Kreme doughnut decorating with […]

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Free Family Fun Day and Community Conversations | Morphett Vale | 19 Aug 2017

[ August 19, 2017; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Together in the South are hosting a Free Family Fun Day with community conversations.
The local community are invited to share their views on what makes their community a great place for children.

The day is kindly supported by the Morphett Vale Football & Sports Club Inc and will feature a free sausage sizzle, children’s games and craft, […]

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Hunky Dory | Westminster School’s Music Night | 18 Aug 2017

[ August 18, 2017; 7:30 pm; ]
Westminster students to perform special tribute to fallen music icons
The world was left shocked following the sequential deaths of three of the world’s biggest music icons – David Bowie, Prince and George Michael. In August, students at Adelaide’s Westminster School will bring to life the sounds and songs of these fallen legends, when they perform […]

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Love Your Bookshop Day Author Reading with Tony Wilson | Dillons Norwood | 12 Aug 2017

[ August 12, 2017; 2:30 pm; ]
Dillons Norwood Bookshop are thrilled to announce that Tony Wilson will be in store for Love Your Bookshop Day to do a reading of his book “The Cow Tripped Over the Moon” on Saturday 12th August 2017.
There will also be massive hampers to be won and lucky dips to be given away with every purchase*! *(One per […]

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Starship Mawson at the State Library | 26 & 27 Aug 2017

[ August 26, 2017; 1:30 pm; August 27, 2017; 1:30 pm; ]
Starship Mawson at the State Library of South Australia
Enjoy a screening of the iconic TinTin movie and join in a panel debate on space travel in the future.

The movie will be screened at 1.30pm on August 26th and 27th in the Hetzel Lecture Theatre located inside the Institute Building on the corner of Kintore Avenue […]

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Science Week Events | State Library | 13-20 Aug 2017

[ August 13, 2017; August 18, 2017 to August 20, 2017. ]
State Library of South Australia Science Week Events
The State Library is participating in National Science Week as they explore innovation, technology and research drawn from their collections.  National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology – big issues, brilliant minds, great sights and top science in the heart of Adelaide.

Explorer in Residence – […]

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The Peace Project | Cove Civic Centre | August 2017

[ August 3, 2017; August 10, 2017; August 17, 2017; August 24, 2017; August 31, 2017; ]
The paper cranes are piling up! Every Thursday at Cove Civic Centre you can help the City of Marion make origami cranes to be sent to Hiroshima in Japan to decorate The Children’s Peace Monument in readiness for World Peace Day.
This activity is running every Thursday between 10am & 4pm until 31st August 2017.  Multicultural […]

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Official Opening of Modbury Skate Plaza | 12 Aug 2017

[ August 12, 2017; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
Official opening of Modbury Skate Plaza on Saturday 12 August 2017.
The Modbury Sporting Hub Skate Plaza will be officially opened on Saturday 12 August 2017. This event includes professional scooter, BMX and skateboard demonstrations as well as live music by ‘Da Klinic’. Food and drink will be available for purchase and the new skate plaza […]

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National Science Week | Free Workshops | 12-20 Aug 2017

[ August 12, 2017 to August 20, 2017. ]

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.
The Adelaide City Libraries are running various FREE workshops for all science lovers and curious minds!

Beyond Reality (2027): The Future of Virtual and Augmented Reality With UniSA
Friday 18 August 2017  |  5.30pm to 6.30pm | City Library
In the past two years, sales of Virtual Reality systems have […]

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Love Your Bookshop Day at Imprints Booksellers | 12 Aug 2017

[ August 12, 2017; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Love Your Bookshop Day at Imprints Booksellers
Love Your Bookshop Day is on Saturday 12 August 2017! Go and celebrate everything to love about bookshops on Love Your Bookshop Day 2017!
Imprints Booksellers is hosting an event on Love Your Bookshop Day (LYBD) for everyone to enjoy while celebrating everything to love about bookshops and booksellers. Love Your Bookshop Day […]

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Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary Busy Bee | Mylor | 13 Aug 2017

[ August 13, 2017; ]
Lend a hand and be present for a major announcement at the Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary Busy Bee Day.
Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary received quite a battering in the storms of the last 12 months. It’s a bit of a mess. Additionally, after 4 years of neglect, there’s a lot of weeding to do. In other words, before […]

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Adelaide Secondhand Booksellers Fair | Fullarton | 6 Aug 2017

[ August 6, 2017; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
The third Adelaide Secondhand Booksellers Fair will be held at the Fullarton Park Community Centre on Sunday, August 6th.
The Adelaide Secondhand Booksellers Fair will feature over 20 traders and will have 50 tables of books for all interests and budgets.

Entry to this event is free so why not drop in and have a browse?  There is […]

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Camellia Show | Carrick Hill | 12 & 13 Aug 2017

[ August 12, 2017 to August 13, 2017. ]  

Camellias South Australia Inc present the annual Camellia Show at Carrick Hill
Camellias South Australia Inc will hold their annual Camellia Show at Carrick Hill in Springfield over the weekend of August 12 and 13.   Admission is free and there will be countless blooms on display and quality plants for sale.

Visitors on the day will […]

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Australian Geographic Nature Photographer Of The Year Exhibition | South Australian Museum | 11 Aug–24 Sep 2017

[ August 11, 2017 to September 24, 2017. ]
The Australian Geographic nature photographer of the year competition once again celebrates the natural heritage of the Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea bioregions in 2017.
The stunning beauty of the natural world is on display within this exhibition. Professional, emerging and junior photographers alike have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and technique to capture superb […]

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Boucle De Burbs | Bonython Park | 20 Aug 2017

[ August 20, 2017; ]
On Sunday 20 August 2017 Treadly Bike Shop are rolling out for a tour of Adelaide’s backstreets and alleyways.
The Boucle De Burbs will be the perfect opportunity to devote your Sunday to fun times in the saddle, shared with friends and family, and discovering a different route through the inner suburbs.

The Boucle is not designed […]

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Daffodil Day | For Someone I Know | 25 Aug 2017

[ August 25, 2017; ]
This year’s Daffodil Day theme is “For Someone I Know” – by showing support for someone you know, you can help beat cancer and create a better, cancer-free future for all.
This Daffodil Day, Friday 25 August 2017, Cancer Council SA is asking all South Australians to purchase a daffodil for someone they know affected by […]

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Marine Discovery Centre Sunday Open | Henley Beach | 6 Aug 2017

[ August 6, 2017; 2:00 pm; ]
Marine Discovery Centre Sunday Open Afternoon

The Marine Discovery Centre will be having an open afternoon on Sunday 6 August from 2 to 2.30pm with a Marine Trail from 2:30 to 3:30pm.
The Marine Discovery Centre has local marine creatures including seahorses, moon jellies, Port Jackson shark, Blue Devils and much more. The Centre provides a wide […]

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Aqua Sensory Play New Program Launch | SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre | 10 Aug 2017

[ August 10, 2017; ]

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Adelaide Zoo Flamingo Fun Run | Adelaide Marathon Festival | 20 Aug 2017

[ August 20, 2017; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]
Adelaide Zoo Flamingo Fun Run
South Australian Road Runners have partnered with Adelaide Zoo to put on the Flamingo Fun Run in association with the Adelaide Marathon Festival to be held on Sunday August 20.

The Adelaide Zoo Flamingo Fun Run is a 2km run/walk from the Adelaide Zoo, along the River Torrens, finishing up at Adelaide […]

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The Athlete’s Foot Adelaide Marathon Festival | North Adelaide | 20 Aug 2017

[ August 20, 2017; ]
The Athlete’s Foot Adelaide Marathon Festival will be held once again at Adelaide Oval on Sunday 20 August 2017.
The AIMS and IAAF certified course sends runners past iconic Adelaide landmarks such as the Adelaide Zoo, through the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, along the River Torrens and through the leafy streets of North Adelaide.  Runners complete the […]

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Free Infant & Toddler CPR Classes | Westfield West Lakes | 10 Aug – 22 Oct 2017

[ August 10, 2017; 2:00 pm; August 11, 2017; 10:00 am; September 22, 2017; 10:00 am; September 23, 2017; 9:00 am; October 3, 2017; 1:00 pm; October 4, 2017; 9:00 am; October 5, 2017; 10:00 am; October 22, 2017; 11:00 am; ]
Free Infant & Toddler CPR Classes 
Westfield West Lakes is hosting free Infant & Toddler CPR classes presented by St John Ambulance.
Editor’s Note – 11pm 2 August 2017: All sessions have now BOOKED OUT
This is a 1 hour class designed to teach the basics of infant CPR, Toddler CPR, drowning, choking, allergic reactions, followed by 10 minutes […]

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Free Art Lessons | Artventure & SALA | Aug 2017

[ August 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017. ]

Artventure – the innovative Adelaide based online art class business with international reach, will collaborate with the 2017 South Australian Living Artists Festival (SALA) to bring free art classes to all children during the month of August.
The initiative aims to support South Australian teachers and educators to engage and involve their students to draw, paint […]

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Out of this World Cabaret | Banksia Park Concert Bands Inc | 12 Aug 2017

[ August 12, 2017; 7:00 pm; ]
Out of the world cabaret musical evening with a space theme.
The Banksia Park Concert Bands are again holding their mid-year cabaret on Saturday 12 August showcasing Dawn to Dusk, Redbacks and the Concert Band.
The concert will feature special guest vocalists including Dianne K Lang, Jeff Lang, Anne Williams and Rick Williams.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 […]

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Lucia’s Pizza & Spaghetti Bar Celebrates 60 Years | Adelaide Central Market | 5 Aug 2017

[ August 5, 2017; 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Lucia’s Pizza & Spaghetti Bar celebrates 60 years!
One of the Adelaide Central Market’s oldest traders and a South Australian icon in it’s own right, Lucia’s Pizza & Spaghetti Bar, is celebrating 60 years of traditional Italian hospitality and service to South Australia this weekend.

Lucia Rosella opened their stall in July 1957 after encouragement from her […]

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SALA in the East End | Free Opening Night Event | 4 Aug 2017

[ August 4, 2017; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER
SALA in the East End | Free Opening Night Event 
City of Adelaide is hosting a FREE opening night event for the SALA festival!
City of Adelaide are proud to be a sponsor of the SALA Festival, the largest and most innovative community based visual arts festival in Australia.
SALA stands for the […]

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Disney Princess Film Festival | Wallis Cinemas | 12 Aug – 3 Sep 2017

[ August 12, 2017; 10:00 am; August 13, 2017; 10:00 am; August 19, 2017; 10:00 am; August 20, 2017; 10:00 am; August 26, 2017; 10:00 am; August 27, 2017; 10:00 am; September 2, 2017; 10:00 am; September 3, 2017; 10:00 am; ]
Disney Princess Film Festival at Wallis Cinemas
Over four weeks, revisit your favourite Disney Classics The Little Mermaid (1989), Tangled (2010), Sleeping Beauty (1959) and Cinderella (1950) on the big screen!
Some of your favourite Disney Princesses are returning to the big screen at Wallis Cinemas’ Disney Princess Film Festival!

Go along and re-live some Disney classics at Wallis Cinemas […]

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Teddy Bears’ Picnic | Adelaide Zoo | 27 Aug 2017

[ August 27, 2017; ]
If you go down to Adelaide Zoo on Sunday, 27 August, you’re sure of a big surprise.
For every bear that ever was, will gather at Adelaide Zoo for certain because, Sunday is the day the teddy bears have their picnic!

Grab your favourite teddy bear and your picnic blanket and head down to Adelaide Zoo for […]

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The Big Gum Tree Market | Daw Park | 19 Aug 2017

[ August 19, 2017; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
The Big Gum Tree Market – Buy, Swap, Sell
The Big Gum Tree Market will have a wide range of stalls including Bric-a brac, books, plants, jewellery, children’s toys and much more.

Food will include a Devonshire morning tea, bacon and egg sandwiches and sausage sizzle.

The market will be held at the Colonel Light Gardens Uniting Church located in […]

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