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Flamenco & Dinner Night The Spanish Club of South Australia is proud to present a night of the purest Spanish Flamenco with Alma Flamenca. The show features a night full of passionate music, invigorating dancing and tantalizing Spanish cuisine. Enjoy a true evening of Spanish culture as if you were in Spain. The event features a live Flamenco experience by Alma Flamenca. Alma Flamenca’s performance company has vast performance experience and includes some of Australia’s finest flamenco dancers and musicians. There is also a Spanish meal experience including paella and dessert. This famous Spanish favourite is known for its signature…

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Issued on: 20/05/2023 – 16:40 Democratic Republic of Congo security forces fired tear gas and fought running battles in the streets of the capital Kinshasa with anti-government protesters demonstrating on Saturday over alleged irregularities in voter registration. The protesters are also angry over the rising cost of living and the prolonged insecurity in the east of the country, where armed militias and rebel groups have been carrying out attacks that have killed hundreds and displaced over a million.Around a dozen protesters were detained by security forces just after the start of the demonstration, which was called for by opposition leaders.”The…

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Issued on: 20/05/2023 – 17:28Modified: 20/05/2023 – 17:30 Air strikes hit outer areas of the Sudanese capital Khartoum overnight and on Saturday morning, as fighting that has trapped civilians in a humanitarian crisis and displaced more than a million entered its sixth week. The fighting between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has led to a collapse in law and order with looting that both sides blame the other for. Stocks of food, cash, and essentials are rapidly dwindling.Air strikes were reported by eyewitnesses in southern Omdurman and northern Bahri, the two cities that lie across the…

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Book Review of The Story of FerdinandThe Children’s Book Review Written by Munro Leaf Illustrated by Robert Lawson Ages 4+ | 32 Pages Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers | ISBN-13: 9780448456942 What to Expect: Being True to Oneself, Peace, and Non-Violence The Story of Ferdinand is a book everyone wants a “peace” of (pun intended)! It’s a poignant reminder that we can all find peace even amid chaos and conflict. Published in 1936, a time of war, Ferdinand was banned in many countries due to its message of non-violence and peaceful coexistence. But the story’s message was so powerful that it…

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What to do & where to go in Adelaide over the June Long Weekend Our much needed mid-year long weekend will sound a little different in 2023 as we celebrate the King’s Birthday public holiday on the second Monday in June. As always in the festival state there are events and activities happening all over South Australia. Winter is still a wonderful time to get out and about, from the hills to the coast make the most of campfires, spot a whale on the Fleurieu or explore the city and visit a museum or gallery. Play & Go is your FREE…

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Book Review of Ralphy’s Rules for Living the Good LifeSponsored | All opinions are our own*The Children’s Book Review Written by Talar Herculian Coursey Illustrated by Meri Andreasyan Ages 4+ | 36 Pages Publisher: Purple Butterfly Press | ISBN-13: 9781955119429 What to Expect: Friendship, kindness, growth mindset, and well-being. Joey is a very cranky squirrel who always says mean things about himself. He tells himself he’s funny looking, no good at things—no wonder he’s so cranky! Then, one day, Joey meets Ralphy the Dog—and Ralphy shows him a very different way of seeing life. Ralphy teaches him about saying kind…

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Donate your old winter jackets and jumpers to those in need. Anaconda is partnering with leading Australian snow brand, XTM Performance, for the 8th consecutive Heat the Homeless appeal this winter. With an estimated 116,000 people across Australia classified as homeless, the Heat the Homeless appeal urges community members to donate their quality, pre-loved jackets to warm those in need. Since 2016, over 20,000 jackets have been donated to keep the homeless heated all across Australia. A partner since 2017, Anaconda stores across the nation have acted as the collection points for pre-loved snow jackets, puffers and fleece jumpers with…

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Home » Spanish Learning Tips » The AP Spanish Exam 2023: Your Complete Starter Guide A three-hour long exam focused solely on Spanish? Sounds like a handful! Luckily, studying for the exam and knowing what to expect can take the edge off the nerves and ensure you do your best. There are also plenty of great resources to help you practice for the exam. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s included in the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam. Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere. Click…

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Erth’s Prehistoric World – DreamBIG Children’s Festival As part of DreamBIG Children’s Festival for one weekend only, see the prehistoric creatures of your imagination come to life on stage with this enchanting show from world-renowned Erth Visual and Physical. Review by Claire Davill The Erth crew create an amazing, immersive world on stage with expert puppetry and use of light (and lack there-of). Starting way back at the Ediacaran, micro organisms float and swim through the dark, followed by angler fish and plesiosaurs. The lighting makes the whole stage feel like you’re under water, and you often forget that there…

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For centuries, cheetahs roamed vast swaths of India and prowled among lions, tigers and leopards. They were declared extinct in 1952 after decades of hunting by princely rulers and British colonizers, shrinking habitats and vanishing prey.Last year, the Indian government sought to bring cheetahs back by reintroducing the species to the country, bringing 20 in from South Africa and Namibia.Those efforts suffered another setback this month after the death of a third cheetah in 45 days at Kuno National Park, a wildlife sanctuary in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. In the latest case, a female cheetah was killed…

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