Spring Charity Ball
	Where: University of Newcastle When: 18/09/2010 - 18/09/2010 Time: 7pm Info Link: http://www.dancevibe.com.au/ Phone: 0418679048 Free: No
danceVibe Modern Jive in conjunction with Toronto Rotary Club present the 2010 Spring Charity Ball a wonderful night of music & dance! Saturday 18th September 7pm - 1am Functions Centre, Newcastle University, Shortland Building. Tickets: $90 including: champagne on arrival, h’ourderves & two course meal, dance performances, live music from Saxanova and music mix, both catered to various dance styles Dress: Black Tie Proceeds: supporting Rotary’s International Disaster Relief Efforts. Tickets available at danceVibe every Wednesday from 6:30pm at The Germania Club or for more info. please contact Adrian on 0418 679 048, or email danceVibe@yahoo.com.au or call Mario Seminara mob 0419999135 - or 49594018 email mariosem@bigpond.net.au.

VOCAL Victims Support sevice Charity
	Where: Hamilton When: 17/08/2010 - 17/11/2010 Time: Info Link: Phone: Free: Yes
based in Newcastle we provide support for victims impacted by violent crime and tragady. we are currently in the rprocess of moving from our home in The Hunter Mall premises to a new home in Hamilton and we in desprate need of some new furnature to make our new home welcoming to our victims adn their families. we are looking for Support from the generous Hunter Community and Local Businesses. We need -lounges -board room type chairs -a range hood -bbq -and shed Please contact 0249265826

Newcastle to Dungog Charity Bike Ride
	Where: Nobbys Beach Car Park Newcastle, Finishing in Dungog When: 11/09/2010 - 11/09/2010 Time: 6:30am Info Link: www.newcastletodungogbikeride.org.au Phone: Free: No
If you enjoy cycling and are interested in supporting some great local charities this event is for you. Help support the Hunter Medical Research Institute and Rotary Newcastle by joining the inaugural Newcastle to Dungog Charity Bike Ride. The ride coincides with Dungog Pedalfest: a celebration of cycling and sociability in our area, so there’s plenty to keep the family busy at the finish line! Date: Saturday 11th September 2010 Time: Staggered start from 6:30am to 7:00 Departs from: Nobbys Beach Car Park Finishes: Dowling Street Dungog Entry fee: $50 Riders must be over 18 years. To register go to www.newcastledungogbikeride.org.au

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Relay For Life
	Where: Hunter Sports Centre, Glendale When: 06/11/2010 - 07/11/2010 Time: 2pm Saturday until 10am Sunday Info Link: http://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2010/newcastle_lake_macqua Phone: 49230700 Free: No
This year we are celebrating 10 years of Relay For Life in the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie area. The idea behind Relay For Life is that cancer doesn’t sleep, so for one night, we won’t either! It’s not a race, but an event to recognise and support those in our community touched by cancer. It is an outdoor, team event where teams of 10-15 people take turns to walk or run around our local sports ground. A festival atmosphere is created with entertainment, food, ceremonies, team games, market stalls, kids’ activities, prizes, colour, fun and community spirit! There's even fireworks at 9pm! It’s an overnight event, so you can camp out with the community, or visit at some stage over the weekend. The money raised helps Cancer Council NSW continue its mission to defeat cancer. Join us on the 6th & 7th of November for a weekend of celebration, remembrance, hope and fighting back!

WORLD RETINA DAY
	Where: Worldwide When: 25/09/2010 - 25/09/2010 Time: Info Link: www.retinaaustraliansw.com.au Phone: 1800 999 870 Free: No
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is the leading cause of YOUTH BLINDNESS. 1 in 3,000 BABIES ARE BORN WITH RP. 1 in 80 PEOPLE CARRY THE RECESSIVE GENE THAT MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS. RP is only second to Diabetes as a cause of blindness in the working-age population. Human trials began last year using Gene Therapy and results look promising and RETINA AUSTRALIA has initiated an Australia-wide Inherited Retinal Disease Registry and DNA Bank. Please BUY an OWL BADGE for $2 or a MINI TORCH for $4 to help us fund continuing research. They are available from HCF Branches throughout September, and from participating Optometrists. Or please buy some beautiful Yates Cosmos 'Bright Eyes' seeds, available at all Yates seed outlets - 40 cents from every packet sold is donated to Retina Australia. *Donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductable

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