Corowa locals Jo and Alex will brave the shave on Saturday, July 27, at 7pm, Club Corowa. All proceeds going to the McGrath Foundation supporting regional breast care nurses. All welcome. We hope to see you there!
CWA Oaklands news
Dayna Carter's Japan Trip. Thank you to the Oaklands community for supporting Dayna Carter, who will travel to Japan from September 30 to October 10. The CWA fundraising efforts have raised $1,600, including contributions from various local organizations. We wish her well on this great adventure.
Education Grants and Scholarships. CWA Phillip Group Education Grants: Applications open until July 31 for primary students (Years 3-6) and secondary students (Years 7-12). Contact Heather at 0447 335 201.
RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships. Applications open until September 22. Up to $7,000 for full-time study, and up to $3,500 for part-time study. Contact Emma Duffy at eduffy@rasnsw.com.au or 02 9704 1234.
CWA Oaklands 75th Anniversary. June 2024 marks 75 years of CWA Oaklands. Join us for a small celebration on Tuesday, August 20 (morning) with the Central School students for International Day. France is the Country of Study this year. If you would like to attend, please inform a member or text Heather Kerr at 0447 335 201.
CWA Oaklands Next Meeting. Tuesday, August 20 at 1:30 PM. All welcome.
Corowa Dance. This Friday July 26. Oddfellows Hall, Sanger Street. Time: 7:00pm to 9:30pm Entry $10 Great music by Anthony Pepers. Contact 0418 989 474.
Frog focused event at the Whitehead St Wetlands
Corowa District Landcare are inviting the community to a family-friendly, frog-focussed event on Friday, July 26, from 5.30pm to 8pm at the Whitehead Street Wetlands.
Participants will take part in a guided frog survey of the Whitehead Street Wetlands by torchlight, learn about the threatened Sloane’s Froglet with frog experts Dave Hunter and Bryce Davies (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water), and find out how to be a “Sloane’s Champion” using the FrogID app to monitor frogs.
Participants are encouraged to bring a torch or headlamp if available, dress for the weather and wear enclosed shoes. Book online at: https://tinyurl.com/4kebxf76.
For phone bookings or other enquiries please contact Claire at Corowa District Landcare on 0417 858 533.
Quote of the week
‘’ Those who honour me I will honour.’’…. A Bible quote given to English runner Eric Liddell just before he won the 400 metre gold medal at the Paris 1924 Olympic games.
David Sloane
