Keeping track
From the Shadows Book Fair
Today from 10.30am to 4pm and tomorrow from 10.30am to 4pm at the Old Sunday School, St John’s Avenue, St John’s Park Precinct, New Town. Inquiries: Dianne 0409 140 657.
Galaxy Social Club
Galaxy events this weekend include dinner at the Globe Hotel starting at 7pm today and a visit to the Wooden Boat Festival, meeting at 10.30am on Monday, February 11. Inquiries: Lynne on 0452 175 253.
Tango Milonguero Tasmania
Milonga with traditional music as it is played in Buenos Aires Tango Bar. Join us today, hosted by Jenny and Vince at Mathers House, 108 Bathurst St, Hobart. Visitors and beginners welcome, 8pm “Tango sampler”, an introduction to tango for newcomers, 8.30pm Milonga (social dance), BYO, $14 per person. Inquiries: Jenny 0477 505 901 or Vince 0477 505 900 or tangomtas@gmail.com Historical Arms and Military Society of Tasmania Open Day Tomorrow, from 10am at Bellerive Kangaroo Bluff, with members of the Historical Arms and Military Society of Tasmania, in classic uniforms, to guide you through the fort, answer your questions and to demonstrate military drills plus a field gun 25 pounder blank firing. Inquiries: Vincenzo Merlo 0477 505 900.
University Of The 3rd Age Hobart
The University of the 3rd Age Hobart has a summer lecture series at the Philip Smith Centre, 2 Edward St, Glebe. Lectures are from 10am to 11am. All welcome. Gold coin donation includes morning tea. Free parking at U3A parking area adjacent to tennis courts in Aberdeen St. Glebe (opposite Corinda B&B) and no voucher is required for the summer program. On Tuesday, February 12: Professor Rufus Black – “A Place-Based Society”. This is the Roy and Maureen Memorial Lecture. Inquiries: rosenet50@hotmail.com or 0431 860 086.
Submerged – Stories of Australia’s Shipwrecks
New exhibition that uncovers Australia’s fascinating shipwreck history. Submerged – Stories of Australia’s Shipwrecks is on display at the St Helens History Room, 61 Cecilia St, St Helens. Entry to the exhibition is free. Please note admission charges do apply to the St Helens History Room ($5 per adult or couples; $3 concession; Under 16s free). Inquiries: Kym Matthews on 6376 1479 or 0419 731 452 or historyroom@bodc.tas.gov.au