Expired Events in Sydney

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.

Zoho's hosting a free- educational webinar on elements of website design. Experts will discuss fonts- color schemes- and will help you gain a basic understanding of visual hierarchy. They'll also have a short presentation on how to effectively communicate your design needs if you choose to hire a graphic designer.This webinar series on website basics is strictly educational and the topics change every week. Check out our other postings for additional sessions.Why attend:Learn easy to-replicate- step-by-step processes for optimizing website design.Experts will also share first-hand tips and tricks to help you communicate your needs to designers.Ask questions and receive answers in real-time.If you have any questions- please feel free to email us at anz-learn@zohocorp.com

To celebrate International Games Week- we're teaming up with Randwick Library to deliver two exciting events this week.Solo Queue getting a little boring? Flex your gaming skills in some fun custom games and make new friends in the area. Meet tilt-proof friendly players who don't flame you every 2 minutes. To make the balancing of teams fair- you'll need to have an account of level 20 or higher to participate. Sign up today and we'll see you on Summoner's Rift very soon!Please note: We use Discord to communicate with one another. The link to the Discord channel will be emailed to you on the day of the event so keep an eye on your inbox.

Perry Park Recreation Centre will be running casual Pickleball weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays.Pickleball is a low-impact fun game that's easy to learn and suitable for all ages. It is a combination of tennis- ping-pong and badminton that is played on a court about the size of a badminton court. It is played with a paddle and perforated ball.Pickleball is a great way to improve your fitness. Playing the sport will get you moving and make you feel great in the process.Come by yourself or bring a friend- everyone will share the courts when they play.For more information about the centre- please visit our website.Please note that no injury insurance will be provided.Participants play at their own risk. If you have any concerns about participating in the program- please speak with you medical professional. All players will need to complete an enrollment and waiver form prior to participating.Please bring your own equipment as there will be limited equipment available for hire and purchase.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.COVID-19 health and safety conditions:The safety of our communities- customers and staff is our top priority. While at our centre:do not attend if you are unwellnotify staff if you start to feel unwellbring your own water bottle as the water fountain will remain closed.arrive no sooner than 5 mins prior to the start of the programbe prepared for cashless transactions (card only)complete a contact tracing form upon entrymaintain 1.5m physical distance where practicalarrive ready to play as change rooms- including showers- will remain closedwash or sanitise your hands on entry and regularlybring your own sports equipment as there will be limited equipment available for hirefollow the centre's signage and conditions of entry along with staff directionsno spectators allowed (some exceptions apply - please contact centre for details)

The Archibald- Wynne and Sulman Prizes is an annual exhibition eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike.The Archibald Prize- first awarded in 1921- is Australia's favourite art award- and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting- it's a who's who of Australian culture - from politicians to celebrities- sporting heroes to artists.The Wynne Prize is awarded to the best landscape painting of Australian scenery- or figure sculpture- while the Sulman Prize is given to the best subject painting- genre painting or mural project in oil- acrylic- watercolour or mixed media.Each year- the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW judge the Archibald and Wynne- and invite an artist to judge the Sulman. The 2020 judge is Khadim Ali.Visit the exhibition to vote for your favourite portrait in the ANZ People's Choice award before voting closes on 13 December and see the work of budding artists aged 5-18 on display in the Young Archies. Young Archie winners will be announced 24 October 2020.For families- there are also children's labels- a children's trail and an activity sheet with ideas for creating your own portraits at home.

Come and get hands-on at one of our regular Sydney City Farm working bees.Tasks vary- but can include watering- weeding- plant care- plant propagation- potting and other farm-related activities.At our lunchtime session we focus on Propagation- Seed Saving and focus on the next generation of City Farm productionThis is a great opportunity to get involved with Sydney City Farm and meet others in your community.No experience needed. Just bring a can-do attitude and we will show you everything you need to know. Please wear clothes that can get dirty and covered sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle and hat.Next sessionThursday 29 October 2020- 12:30pm - 2:00pmThursday 5th November 2020- 12:30 - 2:00 pmThursday 12th November 2020- 12:30 - 2:00 pmBookings essential. No group bookings please.The session will not proceed in wet- extreme or dangerous weather.Do not attend the Sydney City Farm if you are unwellPlease do not attend if you are unwell or have any signs of cold of flu including a cough- sore-scratchy throat- runny nose- shortness of breath or a fever. If staff observe any of these symptoms you will be asked to leave. You will be required to fill in a quick online wellness check survey the day before your volunteer session or education program.When you arrive at the Sydney City FarmWhen you arrive to volunteer or attend an education session- scan the QR code at the entry and enter your name and phone number or email address. You must do this each time you attend. If you don't have a phone that can do this- ask a staff member to assist you. This is a NSW Health requirement and will be used for contact tracing purposes only if necessary.When at the Sydney City Farmnotify staff if you start to feel unwellmaintain 1.5 m physical distance from all people including staffwash or sanitise your hands on entry and regularly after thatyou are welcome to bring your own gardening gloves. Gloves will be supplied to volunteers and education participants who do not bring their ownfollow volunteer and education participant hygiene protocols discussed at start of sessionwipe down equipment that you use or touch with the sanitising wipes supplied

This is a great opportunity to get involved with Sydney City Farm and meet others in your community.Tasks vary but can include watering- weeding- plant care- plant propagation- potting and other farm-related activities.No experience needed. Just bring a can-do attitude and we will show you everything you need to know.Next session:Thursday 29 October 2020- 9:30 am - 11:00amThursday 5th October 2020- 9:30 - 11:00 amThursday 12th October 2020- 9:30 - 11:00 amPlease wear clothes that can get dirty and covered sturdy shoes. Bring a hat- gardening gloves and water bottle.Bookings essential. No group bookings please.This session will not proceed in wet- extreme or dangerous weather.Do not attend the Sydney City Farm if you are unwellPlease do not attend if you are unwell or have any signs of cold of flu including a cough- sore-scratchy throat- runny nose- shortness of breath or a fever. If staff observe any of these symptoms you will be asked to leave. You will be required to fill in a quick online wellness check survey the day before your volunteer session or education program.When you arrive at the Sydney City FarmWhen you arrive to volunteer or attend an education session- scan the QR code at the entry and enter your name and phone number or email address. You must do this each time you attend. If you don't have a phone that can do this- ask a staff member to assist you. This is a NSW Health requirement and will be used for contact tracing purposes only if necessary.When at the Sydney City Farmnotify staff if you start to feel unwellmaintain 1.5m physical distance from all people including staffwash or sanitise your hands on entry and regularly after thatyou are welcome to bring your own gardening gloves. Gloves will be supplied to volunteers and education participants who do not bring their ownfollow volunteer and education participant hygiene protocols discussed at start of sessionwipe down equipment that you use or touch with the sanitising wipes supplied

Join our new monthly Online Book Club- hosted by our City of Sydney librarians.If you love reading and talking about books- this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find inspiration for other titles to read. Our librarians have chosen a topic or theme for each month with a suggested reading list. Club participants are encouraged to read from the list or find other related titles in the online catalogue. Then join in the discussion and hear about what others have been reading too.  Book Club is held on the last Thursday of the month via Zoom. Before the event- you'll need to install the free Zoom software on your own laptop- computer or device and read a book relating to reading topic for that month. It's free to participate in the Online Book Club- however you'll need to book to join the discussion each month and be a City of Sydney Library member.If you're not already a member- you can apply for a temporary library membership.  See the dates and topics and reading lists selected for each month below and book in to attend one or all of the sessions. Bookings for each monthly event are limited and you need to book each month individually. Once you've booked- you'll receive an email with a link to join the Book Club event on Zoom a few days prior.  Book Club dates and topics 24 September:What are you reading in isolation? Suggested reads: Sydney reads List Book now 29 October: Literary reboots Suggested reads: Literary reboots List Book now 26 November: Comfort reads  Suggested reads: Comfort reads list Book now 28 January: Armchair travel  Suggested reads: Armchair travel list Book now 25 February: Memoirs  Suggested reads: Memoir reading list Book now 25 March: Crime reads Suggested reads: Crime reads list Book now