Upcoming NSW Events
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Magical Wishes Country Dinner Dance hosted by the Goulburn Volunteer Branch of Make-A-Wish Australia
Join the Goulburn Branch for their major fundraising event for the year. You will enjoy a 3 course meal and there will be plenty of auctions, raffles, and lucky balloons on the night.
When: 18th May 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 1am
Where: Goulburn Workers Club, Auburn Street, Goulburn NSW
Tickets: $50
For more information or to book tickets contact Sharon Wilson on (02) 4822 2318 or email sharon4wishes@live.com.
St Ives Show featuring the Sydney North Branch
Planning a visit to the St Ives Show this year? Make sure you stop by the Sydney North Make-A-Wish stall and have a chat to the fabulous volunteers who can tell you all about the amazing work they do.
Date: 18th & 19th May 2013
Time: 9am – 4pm
Where: St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St Ives
Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon- Sunday 19 May 2013
Australia's largest and most prestigious Half Marathon attracts over 10000 registered participants. Run through the streets of Sydney and challenge yourself in your first Half Marathon or try and beat your personal best.
Make-A-Wish Australia has highly sought after Gold Charity Entries in the 2013 event. If you would like to focus on raising funds and help us to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions register your interest today to run in a prestigious Gold Charity Group.
Places are limited. Please email teamwish@makeawish.org.au for further information.
“The Great Gatsby” Movie Fundraiser hosted by the Wollongong Branch
The Wollongong Branch is hosting a movie fundraiser, screening the fabulous new movie “The Great Gatsby”. Join the branch for champagne and nibbles before the show and dress up “Gatsby” style to be in the running to win prizes on the night.
Date: 2nd June 2013
Time: 5:30 – 10pm
Where: Hoyts Cinema Complex, Cowper Street, Warrawong, NSW 2502
Tickets: $20 per person
For more information please contact Meg Forman on 0416 542 505 or email mforeman284@gmail.com
The Annual - Shine and Dine hosted by the Eastern Sydney Branch
The Eastern Sydney Volunteer Branch has joined forces with Kouture Productions to launch the first annual Shine & Dine event at Doltone House.
All proceeds raised at the black tie charity dinner will be donated to Make-A-Wish Australia. Guests will be treated to the culinary delights of Doltone's House's Group Executive Chef, James Kidman and will be entertained by pop starlet Brittany Cairns. Fantastic lucky door prizes and raffle prizes will be up for grabs on the night so make sure you don't miss out on this amazing event.
Date: 28th June 2013
Time: 7:30pm
Where: Heritage Wharf Room Jones Bay Wharf, Doltone House
Tickets: $230 at www.shineanddine.com.au
For more information please call Sharon Kouture Productions on 0414 802 822.
Big Kids in the Kitchen - “Middle Eastern Magic” hosted by the Wollongong Branch
Join the Wollongong Branch and enjoy learning to make delicious traditional Middle Eastern food.
Date: 29th June 2013
Time: 11am – 2pm
Where: Chifley Hotel, Harbour Street, Wollongong NSW
Tickets: $60 per person
For more information, please contact Irene on 0417 625 410 or email imurray@steel-line.com.au.
Christmas in July Fundraising Dinner Dance hosted by the Western Sydney Volunteer Branch of Make-A-Wish Australia
The Western Sydney Branch of Make-A-Wish Australia are pleased to invite you to their “Christmas in July” Fundraising Dinner Dance. Join the branch for a great night of fun and dancing. Santa will be visiting and there will be a fantastic band, raffles and much more!
When: 27th July 2013
Time: 6:30pm - Midnight
Where: Dural Country Club, 662A Old Northern Road, Dural NSW 2158
Tickets: $80
For more information or to book tickets please contact Christine Moore on 02 9654 1656 or email chris_moore@dodo.com.au.
Cocktail Party hosted by the Wollongong Branch
The Wollongong Branch brings you a fabulous cocktail party, with raffles and auctions on the night.
Date: 24th August 2013
Time: 6:30pm - midnight
Where: Fraternity Club, Elliots Rd, Fairy Meadow
Tickets: $45 per person
For more information, please call Pam on 0407 461 553 or email pam.rimmer1@bigpond.com
Making Memories 10th Birthday Celebration hosted by the Hunter Valley Branch
Join the Hunter Valley Branch as they celebrate their 10th year anniversary with a fabulous cocktail party.
Date: 24th August 2013
Time: 6:30pm - midnight
Where: Fort Scratchley Function Centre, Nobby’s Road, Newcastle NSW
Tickets: $100 per person
For more information or to book tickets, please contact Chelsea Hunt, Newcastle City Council on 02 4974 2948 or email chunt@ncc.nsw.gov.au
Dapto Dogs Fundraiser hosted by the Wollongong Branch
Join the Wollongong Branch for a night at the Dapto Dogs, with finger food, raffles, auctions and a lucky door prize on the night.
When: 17th October 2013
Time: 7pm – 11pm
Where: Dapto Greyhound Racing Club, Princes Highway, Dapto NSW
Tickets: $20 per person
For more information, please contact Irene on 0417 625 410 or email imurray@steel-line.com.au.
Open Garden – “Serenity” hosted by the Wollongong Branch
Join the Wollongong Branch for an open garden experience with a sausage sizzle.
When: 19th & 20th October
Time: 10am – 4pm
Where: “Serenity” by Gail Ford, 45 Dougals Road, Fernhill NSW
Tickets: $20 per person
For more information, please contact Damon on 0416 211 958 or email damon.ford@gmail.com.
If you would like to know more about these events, or are interested in hosting your own fundraising event, please call us on 1800 032 260 or email events@makeawish.org.au.