This Charity Calendar shows the dates of charity events and fundraisers for this month and the next.  

November 2008

Sat 1
Radiomarathon Annual Dinner Dance 2008
Radiomarathon Australia is an annual fundraising initiative that brings together the community for the benefit of children with physical and mental disabilities. Radiomarathon is dedicated to the education, treatment and support of these children. Join us in a fundraiser like none other and help our kids!
Enjoy a fantastic night full of entertainment at the stunning harbour side venue, with Liz Taylor as Master of Ceremonies. Courtesy of Mix 106.5, Sydney’s favourite celebrity traffic reporter Vic Larusso will set your pulse racing at the exciting live auction and you know you’ll be dancing the night away with DJ great Con Andrews! Have a great night out and help kids with special needs. Send us your completed booking form today! Location: Dockside Events Centre, Balcony Level, Cockle Bay Wharf. To make a booking, ph 8262 9071. For more information visit www.radiomarathon.org.au.

Tues 4
Melbourne Cup Lunch for Variety, Sydney
In a new venue, Variety’s 23rd Annual Melbourne Cup lunch will be one of the most exciting Melbourne Cup events outside Flemington. This high-profile corporate and celebrity function is always a sell-out and this year they expect the same. Guests will experience over four hours of entertainment, plus giant screens to watch the race live and TAB on site. In addition to this lunch, 80 of Variety’s very special kids will enjoy their own Melbourne Cup party in the hotel. It's on at the Sofitel Wentworth Grand Ballroom from 12pm. To make a booking, ph Grace at Variety on 02 9819 1004 or visit www.varietynsw.org.au.

Sat 29
Streetwork Christmas Appeal Dinner
Join us for an inspiring evening, hear about our work on the Streets and support us to put young lives back on track. The special guest is Reverend Bill Crews from the Exodus Foundation. Tonight's event runs from 7pm to 10pm (includes dinner & coffee) at Harrington Hall, Our Lady of Dolours Primary School, Chatswood. Dress: Smart Casual. Tickets cost $50 per person, $100 per couple, $30 concession (pensioners & students). Bookings essential, RSVP by November 24 to 9887 4030, geoffmunday@optusnet.com.au or mail to PO Box 5601 Chatswood West 1515. For more information, visit www.streetwork.org.au.

December 2008

Christmas Cards, Appeals and Gifts
The Goodwill Charity Card Shop
The Goodwill Charity Card Shop has been operating for over 20 years and provides an invaluable means for member charities to sell their Christmas cards through a retail outlet. The shop comprises twelve Australian charities who each supply their own unique range of Christmas cards: Arthritis Foundation of NSW, Barnardos Australia, Children’s Medical Research Institute, Cystic Fibrosis NSW, The Fred Hollows Foundation, Glaucoma Foundation, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, Northcott, Parkinsons NSW, Save the Children, SPELD NSW and Stewart House. Because the shop is staffed by volunteers, all the proceeds raised are returned to the charity to fund vital education programs, research, special projects and other activities. The shop is located on the 8th Floor of 428 George Street (between King & Market Streets). Opening hours are 9.30am to 4pm weekdays until Fri 19 Dec. For more information, visit www.goodwillcharitycards.org.au.
Down Syndrome Association of NSW 2008 Calendar
The 2009 Calendar: '2009: Feeling Fine' has been launched. It costs $15 (includes GST and postage) and is available from the Down Syndrome Association of NSW at 31 O'Connell St, Parramatta; by phoning 9683 1900 or visit www.dsansw.org.au for an order form.
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Look for Christmas Cards and Bandaged Bar gifts including apparel. For more information, visit www.bandagedbear.com.au.
Children's Medical Research Unit Cards and Gifts
CMRI have a range of christmas cards and stationery, homewares, clothing and gift ideas. For more information, visit www.cmri.com.au/catalog.
CanTeen Christmas Cards 2008
CanTeen has teamed up with Phoenix - one of the worlds leading suppliers of cards - to bring a range of 32 Christmas cards. Phoenix will be donating a huge $10,000 to CanTeen, as a result of their sales over the Xmas period! For more information on how to order Christmas cards, contact 9699 8111, email info@phoenixtrading.com.au or visit www.canteen.org.au.
Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children Christmas Cards
Help the educational services of the Institute to deaf and blind children, and the support the Institute gives to their families. The Christmas Card Hotline is 1800 111 474 or email orders@ridbc.org.au. Both individul and corporate cards are available as well as gifts such as a picnic blanket: $30 and umbrella: $35. For more information, visit www.ridbc.org.au.

Sat 20
Woolworths Carols in The Domain
Proceeds from the sale of this year's Candle Bags will once again go to the Salvation Army Oasis Youth Network, for their work with young people affected by homelessness. The candle bags are jam packed full of goodies and valued at over $100. For more information regarding Oasis please go to their website at www.salvosoasis.org.au. Details of the event will be in 'Family Fun this Fortnight' in December or visit www.carolsinthedomain.com.