TRADE WITH AFRICA WEBINAR
The Hellenic-African Chamber of Commerce and Development are hosting a Doing Business with Africa webinar for Greek businesses exporting to African countries following the COVID-19 pandemic. Will include MrExportToAfrica and Greek embassy officials in North Africa
When: 2pm (Greece time), 14 July
Platform: Zoom
Information: https://www.eventora.com/el/Events/doing-business-africa
PENNY MARATHON 2020
The Ninth Penny Marathon an animal welfare fundraiser will be one with a difference. Thanks to COVID-19, participants are invited to send videos and photos of their fitness activities to the organizers. Registration to this year’s event is a symbolic commitment.
When: Sunday, 12 July.
Online platforms: post photos and videos to #pennymarathon2020 or email/Drop Box footage to info@pennymarathon.com
Info: Penny Marathon Facebook page
VIC
WEDNESDAY REBETIKO NIGHTS
Rebetika in Melbourne present Wednesday Rebetiko Nights starting 1 July.
Where: Triakosia, 300 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill
When: 7pm every Wednesday, starting 1 July to 26 August
Contact: (03)94824931 or Wednesday Rebetikon Nights on Facebook
PAINT AND SIP CLASS: THE GREEK HOUSE
The Ladder Art Space offers a different night out. Painting workshop all painting materials provided with tuition by professional artist. Take home your finished artwork on 30×40 stretched canvas. Bring your own nibbles and drinks. Social distancing requirement apply: 12 persons per studio
When: 16 July. 6.45pm to 8.45pm
Where: Ladder Art Space, 81 Denmark Street, Kew
Tickets: $55 via Eventbrite
Contact: education@ladderartspace.com.au
GREEK CYPRIOT YOUTH OF MELBOURNE
Membership applications for GCYM are now live. The organisation promotes shared Cypriot and Greek culture and creates a platform for youth to socialize with the community
Contact: https://tinyurl.com/joincypriotyouth or email: cy.apostolosandreas@gmail
LIVE ONLINE CULTURAL WORKSHOPS
Join series of free online workshops that celebrate the diverse arts and crafts of Victoria’s multicultural communities hosted by the Victorian Multicultural Commission. The workshops are also suitable for older primary school and secondary school learners.
When: June and July
Contact: Telephone (03) 7005 1267; or email: contact@vmc.vic.gov.au to get a programme and register for each event
NSW
LIVE COMEDY PRODUCTION
The Greek Stage Theatre presents four performances of the comedy Ζωή Μετά Χαμηλών Πτήσεων (Living Flying Low / Flying Through Life Grounded) by the anonymous Greek playwright Arkas, every Saturday in July.
Where: Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales premises, 206-210 Lakemba Street, Lakemba
When: 6pm every Saturday in July (4,11,18 and 25)
Contact: 0450 724 600
Tickets: $35 including meal.
Social distancing rules apply.
GREEK LESSONS
Greek lessons for adults via Zoom or small classes organised at Greek Bilingual Workshop.
When: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Beginners to advanced intermediate. Reading groups, conversation and vocabulary. Skype lessons available
Costs: Group lessons from $25; $65 at the bookshop, $75 from home
When: Lessons held Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays
Where: Online or 837 New Canterbury Rd, Dulwich Hill, Sydney
Contact: info@bilingualbookshop.com.au or call 0400 436 079
ACT
ARCBISHOP’S VISIT
Achbishop Makarios of Australia will be paying his first official visit to St Nicholas Church. The service will be livestreamed on Facebook and a limit of 100 people will be allowed in the Church. A special luncheon will be held at the Olympus Room at the Hellenic Club.
When: 5 July
Where: St Nicholas
Paid Luncheon: $80 per person, Hellenic Club
Bookings: Bookings through Trybooking
NORTHERN TERRITORY
GREEK FESTIVAL (ST PANTELEIMON)
The Kalymnian Brotherhood Darwin and the Greek Orthodox Community North Australia (GOCNA) and the Cyprus Community are holding a Festival to celebrate the Feast of St Panteleimon. Food, drink and dance, children’s activities
Where: Kalymnian Brotherhood, 64 Batten Road,Marrara, Darwin
When: Saturday, 25 July. Starting at 10am until late