The Glebe Rag Edition 4

Editor's Note

Halloween is this weekend, but there’s a different spirit running through this edition: the community kind! It’s all about poetry, patchwork and pantries (the number of times I’ve had to check I’ve included the “r” in that word...).

We have a fair few new readers this week, so hello! Next week I’ll be running a poll to get a conversation going and find out what you’d like to see more of. And thank you to the readers who sent recommendations on who to interview (have one? hit reply). The list is growing and all I can say is, Glebe is so cool.

Have a great weekend!

Dru

This Week in Glebe

Glebe Public School’s Poetry Slam Dunks

Glebe Public School is home to some impressive young voices. A student has reached the semi-finals of the NSW Department of Education’s Slam Poetry Competition and another earned a Highly Commended. Two more students have been recognised by Red Room Poetry, with winners announced on Wednesday 18 November. Here's a snippet: "They say you can't buy happiness and for the first time in 12 years, I believe it." Fingers crossed for our young poets!

Sports gear wanted for Glebe TreeHouse Raffle

George is building sports hampers for a raffle fundraiser at Glebe TreeHouse, a community program that works with Glebe Public School to support local families. Brand-new NRL or NBA items are what's needed: jerseys, caps, balls, mugs, stubby holders. Any team from either comp. If you can help, get in touch on the original post.

A handmade Halloween

This beautiful patchwork Halloween decoration caught my eye as I was walking to a friend’s place. I wanted to know more, so I knocked on the door! That little bit of curiosity led to me meeting two incredible Glebe artists, Louise Graber, who made the quilt, and Dr Michael Hill (aka Doctor Comics). I was treated to a viewing of their paintings, postcards and prints. Hoping I can bring you an interview for an upcoming edition!

Food for all

If you or someone you know could use a hand, there's a free community pantry at Kobi Shetty's office at 205 Glebe Point Rd. It's open Tuesdays with non-perishable food, canned goods, long life milk, toiletries, tea and coffee. Donations are welcome at the same address.

The Addi Road Food Pantry in Camperdown is another option close by, open to everyone with no proof of need required. The Food Pantry also works as a place for people to connect to other services like housing, lawyers, free health checks.

Georgie the cockatoo has a $900 cage now

An update on Georgie, the Friend in Hand’s long-time cockatoo of yesteryear. Sean from the White Cockatoo Hotel said on a call yesterday how she’s settling in. The short answer: “She's loving it. She has an outdoor space she can roam around. And we bought her a $900 cage [must be nice] so she's happy with that" Some things haven’t changed: “Anyone who has chips on their table, it’s a matter of seconds before Georgie’s there.” Pop in any time to see her. On busy nights she’s often taken downstairs where it’s quieter, “but if you want to say hi and have a hold, let us know.” (Source: Sean, White Cockatoo Hotel)

Council Watch

Wentworth Park greyhound track gets a creative afterlife

City of Sydney Council backed a "meanwhile" creative and community activation plan for the former Wentworth Park greyhound track this past Monday. The decision supports temporary creative and community uses at the site while longer-term plans take shape.

The track hosted its final race meeting earlier this month, ending 94 years of greyhound racing. The NSW Government's broader plan is to remove the racing infrastructure and hand the site to council as part of an expanded 14-hectare Wentworth Park, with multipurpose sporting fields and public open space. (Source: City of Sydney council meetings)

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What's On

Friday 30 October

Chippendale Culture Cabaret, cocktails & karaoke - Seymour Centre. A monthly celebration of Sydney’s Asian creativity and community, with live cabaret led by Kimie Tsukakoshi followed by audience karaoke. 7:30pm - 10:30pm. $49.

Camperdown Culture Undoing the City, Making Home - Chau Chak Wing Museum. Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor makes his Australian debut with new and recent works exploring migration, displacement, belonging and whose histories museums preserve. 10:00am - 6:00pm. Free Entry.

Glebe Books Julie Janson - My Kaathi Sister - Gleebooks. Julie Janson’s first poetry collection explores childhood, family, memory and the suffering and resilience of her people, expanding its compassion to all creatures. 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Free Entry.

Glebe Workshop Music and movement - St Helen’s Community Centre. Build strength and flexibility in a 1 hour movement class by following prompts or choosing your own style; no experience is necessary and everyone is welcome. 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Free Entry.

Chippendale Culture Black Myth - White Rabbit Gallery. Drawing on Journey to the West and Black Myth: Wukong, this exhibition explores myth, journeys, transformation and transcendence in the modern world. 10:00am - 5:00pm. Free Entry.

Saturday 31 October

Camperdown Music ALLY - Church Street Studios. ALLY returns to Sydney to workshop new album material blending jazz, Afro-Latin and world music traditions. 7:30pm.

Forest Lodge Community Tramsheds clothes swap - Harold Park Community Hall. Exchange up to five excellent-condition clothing items at a free Tramsheds community swap for City of Sydney residents, with tickets essential and check-in from 10:45am to 11:45am. 10:45am - 1:00pm. Free Entry.

Chippendale Community PLAYNICE CONFIDENTIAL 021 | HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - The Abercrombie Hotel. PLAYNICE CONFIDENTIAL 021 | HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 10:00pm - 4:00am. $15.

Sunday 1 November

Chippendale Kids Celebrating All Saints’ Day - St Benedict’s Church, Broadway. Bring your children dressed as their favourite saints to the 11:00 am Mass at St Benedict’s Church, Broadway, to celebrate All Saints’ Day. 11:00am - 12:00pm.

Monday 2 November

Annandale Workshop Heels classes for beginners at Tropical Soul Dance Studio - Tropical Soul Dance Studio. Beginner heels dance classes teach balance, technique, musicality and confidence with experienced instructors; no classes run on public holidays. 6:30pm - 7:30pm. $20.

Tuesday 3 November

Wednesday 4 November

Glebe Music Conscious Dance Wednesdays - 5Rhythms GLEBE w Sue - 4 November - Glebe Town Hall - Main Hall. Conscious Dance Wednesdays - 5Rhythms GLEBE w Sue - 4 November 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

Chippendale Workshop Ceramics: Introduction to wheel throwing (Wednesdays) Build practice-oriented skills and construct ceramic forms at the wheel.

Thursday 5 November

Glebe Community Men's connection program - St Helen’s Community Centre. A welcoming space for men to connect over a cuppa, games, creative projects, guest speakers, walks and table tennis. 11:30am - 12:00pm. Free Entry.

Glebe Sport Fitter and Stronger exercise class for older people - St Helen’s Community Centre. Fitter and Stronger classes for people over 50 combine aerobics, resistance exercises, stretching and relaxation, with bookings essential. 9:00am - 11:00am. $6.50.

Glebe Kids Rhymetime at Glebe Library, 0 to 2 years - Glebe Library. Interactive singing and rhyme sessions for children aged 0–2 foster early literacy skills, a love of reading and social interaction; bookings are not required. 10:30am - 10:50am. Free Entry.