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A web talk- by Lyle Young- CSB- from Ottawa- Canada- available on big screens at Christian Science Church- Glebe- with social distancing and Covid-19 registration.Mary Baker Eddy- who founded the Christian Science church- had a profound insight into the nature of God as infinite Love. She perceived that God is the only substance- intelligence and Life of the universe- without the opposition typically ascribed to darkness or evil. Moreover- Eddy realised that this was the basis of Jesus' healing works.Such an unusual theology might have ended as a footnote to history- except that Eddy and her students boldly used it to reinvigorate Christianity and its lost element of healing. Since then- some 65-000 accounts of healing have been verified and published — healings of everything from cancer to AIDS to blindness- from drug addiction to broken bones.To the degree that we understand our identity as purely spiritual — knowing that each of us shines- now and eternally- as a unique expression of infinite Love — we experience healing. The result is wellness- opportunity- spiritual progress- and the highest degree of joy.Lyle Young- CSB is a Christian Science practitioner- teacher and lecturer. A deep and broad love motivates Lyle- a love of God- of the ideas in the Bible and in the published writings of Mary Baker Eddy. His love and affection for humanity is expressed in a keen interest in cultures- languages- history- the arts- and sports. Lyle runs and swims regularly and is a four-season cyclist. The latter sport relates to his support for the environment.

Green Square's newest sporting centre is now offering social volleyball competitions on our premium quality courts.Competition run for 12 weeks including finals.Games are best of 3 sets- first 2 sets to 25- final to 15 in a 50 minute time slot.Teams are encouraged to wear like-coloured uniforms (except for libero)Please note: No injury insurance is provided.Game times will vary between 6.30pm to 10.30pmPlease visit our website for more information on how to register!COVID-19: Perry Park Recreation Centre is committed to our COVID-19 Safety Plan- which includes enforcing of social distancing and hygiene- player and centre attendee contact tracing- as well as cleaning and sanitation of all equipment and competition spaces.

Are you ready to learn the magic of partnership dancing? We've got some great 4 week short courses for beginners covering a range of ballroom and Latin dance styles.You'll learn 4 styles of dance over 4 weeks- with the styles varying from course to course.Topics covered include:dance frame and how to hold your partnerbasic foot positions (steps)timing (dancing to the music)Courses are spread over a 4 week period with 1 x 50 minute session occurring each week.Dance styles covered in this course include:TangoWaltzCha ChaRumbaYou can also purchase a drinks add-on. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and some nibbles with your dance partner at the conclusion of session 4.*Due to COVID you must have your own dance partner.We are a COVID Safe registered business and have a COVID Safe Plan. Class size is strictly limited to 20 pre-registered participants. No ticket sales at the door.

Learn how to create stand-out content that gets shared and builds community with Chris Wirasinha- cofounder of Pedestrian.tvIn this one-off workshop- you'll learn insights into how to develop content that stands-out- gets shared and creates a deep connection with your community. You'll see how content marketing has changed since the pandemic. This session is suitable for any business who wants to rethink their customer base and attract more traffic to their website.This event will be facilitated by Rebekah Campbell- cofounder of Zambesi.Book nowWebinar outcomes:Create content that gets shared online: understand what will engage- entertain and educate your audience and the three secrets why people shareTechnical essentials: understand what makes an effective headline- what type of images to use where- how to design a video or podcast people will watch - listen to beyond the first 5 secondsHack distribution: learn tactics to use Facebook- Twitter- Instagram and LinkedIn as effective distribution channels for your contentParticipate as Chris workshops content strategy with two Sydney businesses just like you.About Chris WirasinhaChris Wirasinha is cofounder of Pedestrian.tv- Australia's most successful digital content site. Chris and his co-founder launched the company in 2005 and grew it to a media giant recently acquired by Nine Entertainment at a final valuation of $100m. From the outset- Pedestrian.tv produced quality- unique content for a millennial audience. It quickly grew to become Australia's largest youth network- now with more than 7m monthly pageviews and winner of Media Brand of the Year for two consecutive years. Chris and his team tested- iterated- reviewed and improved the content strategy at Pedestrian.tv over thirteen years. They gained insights and developed tactics that enabled Pedestrian.tv to become a distinctive authority- loved by their audience. They cracked virality and wrote the playbook for how to produce content that gets shared on social media. Can't attend live? Register anyway and we will send you a link to the recording after the event.Other Reboot free webinars that might interest youRethink your brand strategy with Andre Eikmeier- cofounder Vinomofo - Monday 2 November Noon to 1pmTactics for growing your business with Anna Cheng- Growth Marketing Manager at Brighte - Monday 16 November Noon - 1pmThe Reboot seriesThese are part of City of Sydney's Reboot series. The program aims to help businesses and creatives adapt- innovate and bounce back better. It will focus on digital skills- customer strategy and financial strategy.The program has been created in collaboration with Zambesi- an online and face-to-face learning business that enables small business owners and their teams to learn from leaders in the field.

Join us for a printed Head On Photo Festival this November at the iconic Bondi Beach and other venues around Sydney!In a difficult year and after presenting the world-first online photography festival- we are especially thrilled to be able to present this physical series of beautiful and topical exhibitions. View exhibitionsImage credit: Li Wei

Learn how to make the most of your iPad or iPhone while discovering new tricks and tips. Familiarise yourself with some of the most popular Apps and learn how to make your device more secure.

Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop to prepare your own artwork or design that we'll laser cut for you.Led by an experienced facilitator over Zoom- these fun interactive workshops are a great introduction to the popular Adobe Photoshop software. Choose from 2 different workshops to design your own laser cut stamp or artwork.In each workshop you'll be guided through how to prepare your existing image or design using Photoshop. Once you're happy with your final design- we'll laser cut or etch it for you at our Darling Square Library makerspace. You'll receive your design by mail after the workshop to either hang on the wall or stamp with ink or paint.Over the 2-hours- we'll also give you a tour of the makerspace so you can see the laser cutter and 3D printers in action.What you'll learn Basic digital design using Adobe PhotoshopHow to navigate the user interface and import images  Tools including colour manipulation- image correction and filters to prepare your image for laser cutting   Basic laser cutting and 3D printing processesWorkshop format   Interactive workshop using Zoom led by an experienced facilitatorMaximum 10 people - bookings are requiredSuitable for ages 16 and overParticipants under 18 years of age require parental permissionBeginner workshop with no required knowledge Laser cut designsTuesday 27 October- 4pm to 6pmTuesday 24 November- 1pm to 3pmLaser cut stamp designTuesday 10 November- 4pm to 6pmTuesday 8 December- 4pm to 6pmBefore the workshopPlease read your booking confirmation carefully for instructions on how to join the workshop.You'll need to install Zoom and Adobe Photoshop on your own laptop or computer before the workshop and internet connection and an email address to use to send your file. Zoom is free to download and Photoshop is available on a plan or a 7 day free trial from Adobe online.Cost and inclusionsThe workshop cost is $30 per person which includes professional laser cutting of your design on plywood by City of Sydney and postage to your nominated address. Designs are laser cut up to a maximum size of 15cm x 10cm.Facilitator: Albert OngAlbert is a cofounder of Tinkery- an educational electronics supplier and electronics design consultancy. He has a background in mechatronics engineering and biotechnology- with an expertise in human interaction- augmentation and emerging technologies. Albert teaches at the University of Technology- Sydney across a number of faculties- including Engineering and IT- Science- Design- and Transdisciplinary Innovation.Explore other City of Sydney online workshops and events.  

Connect Sydney is a City of Sydney program- funded by the Department of Communities and Justice. The program aims to build the capacity of community and not for profit organisations through the provision of free skills and governance training. This training is primarily for organisations that support and provide services to children- young people- families and communities experiencing or at risk of vulnerability within the City of Sydney local government area.If you're responsible for fundraising- including grant writing in your organisation and want to improve your knowledge and skills in writing successful grant submissions or securing more funding- this is the training for you.This year- the Connect Sydney - Fundraising and grant application training will be delivered through two online sessions on Tuesday- 10 November 2020. You are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions to get the most out of it.Session One - fundraising from 10am to 12pm covers:How to plan for fundingHow to ask for money - most people that give in cash or in-kind give because they have been asked. Learn how to successfully ask for money using a range of mediumsHow to raise secure- unattached and predictable income - untied money to use for your group's own priorities and decisionsHow to rally the troops - instilling a fundraising culture in your organisationHow to get business to support your community group - the secrets to successful- and profitable- community-business partnershipsHow to ensure sponsors get what they expectSession Two - grant application writing from 1pm to 3pm focuses on:The best way to present your proposal - tell the story of your project and your group to get the greatest advantageHow to develop your statement of need - choosing data to support your project proposalHow to develop an 'organisational template' - to save time in writing applications and create a corporate memory that can be passed onHow to humanise your story - presenting a compelling pictureHow to do budgetsHow to align your programs with the funding body's strategic priority and support it with evidence- data and outcomes.The training will be delivered by Our Community.To register- please fill out this form.The City aims to deliver inclusive and accessible training sessions for all participants. If you have any access or communication needs- please contact Mary Liang- Policy and Program Development Officer- at 02 9265 9333 or mliang@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au to discuss further.

Janet Villata- City Archivist- gives you a peek at our collection of over 95-000 photographs of Sydney.You may have seen some of these on hoardings for construction sites around the City. Learn how to find photographs in the catalogue- obtain copies and manage and share your favourites.Series: The things we keepJoin our expert archivists- historians and curators as they as they highlight the City's key historic collections and lead you through the new Archives and History Resources catalogue.This series of short talks showcase the types of items in our archives- history and civic collections and shows you how to find them in the catalogue. Each talk will be followed by a Q&A session. Book in for one- or all six!The City Archives is one of the premier archival collections in Australia and a rich resource for exploring Sydney's history. In February 2020- the City released a new catalogue which provides unprecedented access to the archival collection. Recently- for the very first time- a selection of items from the Civic Collection have been added to the catalogue.How to joinThis is a free event. However- bookings are essential. Please register here.You will receive a booking confirmation via email. Please read your booking confirmation carefully for instruction on how to join the event on Zoom. You'll need to install the free Zoom software on your own computer or device to participate.