Treasures from the Sea: An Arab Shipwreck in Indonesian waters

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Venue:Imagination Room, Level 5, National Library Building

The Belitung Wreck, of an Arab dhow that dated all the way to the first half of the 9th century in the Indonesian waters, curiously carried a cargo almost exclusively Chinese. Dr Michael Flecker, who directed the archaeological excavation of this magnificent find, will discuss the excavation, the ceramic and non-ceramic cargo, dating, identifying the origin and likely route of the ship and the composition of the crew. What was this Arab vessel doing so far from home?

By National Library Singapore. Held in conjunction with the “Rihlah – Arabs in Southeast Asia” Exhibition.

Registration

Places are limited, please register via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf on to “Arts”. Admission is free.

For more details on “Rihlah” exhibition and activities, visit rihlah.nl.sg.

August 21st, 2010 02:30 PM – 04:00 PM
Location
National Library
100 Victoria Street
SG 188064

Website: Click to Visit

Contact
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Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2010 – Volunteer Recruitment

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Event date: 5 Dec 2010

You’re the finishing touches to our masterpiece! With a range of volunteer duties such as packing of race entry bags, drink station crew and route marshal etc. to choose from, feel free to take your pick in the little ways you can contribute to this event. The efforts of volunteers are never belittled as your contributions play a significant role in the outcome of the event.

Your efforts go a long way and with your contributions, we will be ensured a fun and successful event! Hesitate no more and register yourself at www.sportsvolunteer.sg

August 17th, 2010 This is an All Day Event
Location
Padang
Connaught Drive
Singapore, SG 179682

Contact
SCMS 2010 Volunteer Management Team
Email:

scms@sportsvolunteer.sg
Phone: 6799 5915
Website: Click to Visit

Sci-fi Movie Festival and Forum

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The Singapore Sci-fi Movie Festival is back once again with another great selection of science fiction movies. Enjoy exciting science-fiction blockbusters such as the “2012”, “Iron Man I”, “I Am Legend”, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” and “Avatar”. After each movie screening, participants are encouraged to voice their questions about the science behind the films in a Q&A session with an esteemed panel of scientists.

Log on to http://www.sciencefest.sg/ for screening schedule.

August 13th, 2010 Starts at 10:00 AM
Location
Singapore Science Centre
15 Science Centre Road
Singapore, SG 609081

Contact
Ms Jamilah
Email:

upstream@science.edu.sg
Phone: 64252591
Website: Click to Visit Cost: Free

Flora And Fauna – A Quilt Exhibition

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Sounds & Colours: Chopin in Singapore Free concert at Singapore Botanic Gardens

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Date:     Saturday, 7^th August 2010

Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Shaw Foundation Stage

Organizer: Embassy of the Republic of Poland

Time:     6.30 pm – 8.00 pm

Free

Join us for an eclectic mix of visual delights and acoustic stimulation to celebrate the Chopin Year 2010 in Singapore.

Spend your Saturday evening at the Singapore Botanic Gardens and listen to 14-year old pianist Aleksandra Hortensja Dabek, a young talent from Chopin’s home country, play Chopin’s most famous pieces including his Mazurkas and the Revolutionary Etude.

Witness the Award Ceremony of the Sounds & Colours: Chopin in Singapore Photography competition which invited local photographers to interpret and place Chopin’s music, life and values in our culturally rich city. The winning images will be exhibited at the Visitor Centre at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Complete the evening with the main concert by avant-garde musicians DUO DUO, Katarzyna Borek and Karolina Piątkowska-Nowicka, who are joined by animation artist Maja Kuta to bring you a stunning visual and acoustical interpretation of Chopin’s music transcribed for piano and violin.

This visual spectacle is a delight for young and old to enjoy the beauty of Singapore’s Botanic Gardens while being entertained by equally beautiful music.

August 07th, 2010 06:30 PM – 09:00 PM
Location
Singapore Botanic Gardens
1 Cluny Road
Singapore, SG 259569
Cost: Free

EcoKidz Quest 2010

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Singapore International Jewellery Show 2010 (SIJS 2010)

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Singapore Garden Festival “Sara Goes To The Supermarket Garden” Tour Singapore Garden Festival

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“Sara Goes To The Supermarket Garden” Tour

Sara, the Botanicosaurus is back! This time Sara, with her siblings and friends, visit the Supermarket Garden at the Singapore Garden Festival. Join Sara to learn about how produce and food are grown before they end up on our dinner plate. Discover fascinating facts and hear interesting stories about the banana, peanut, soya bean, sugarcane, sweet potato and many more yummy fruits and vegetables in this special garden. Alongside learning about plants which you can eat, pick up tips on being a nutritional winner by eating delicious greens to stay strong and healthy.

Suitable for:      Kindergarten 1 to Primary 6 levels

Duration:           1.0 hour

Fee:                  $3.00 per child (includes “Sara Goes To Supermarket Garden” book)

(Note: The above fee excludes admission charges into the Singapore Garden Festival)

Singapore Garden Festival Admission Fee

Retail Ticket Pricing (Opening Hours: 10.00am – 10.00pm)

* Free for children less than 0.9m

Venue :             Supermarket Garden @ Singapore Garden Festival,

Level 4 Suntec Convention & Exhibition Hall

Dates  :            17 July 2010, Saturday (1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm)

18 July 2010, Sunday (10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm)

Contact :           nparks_sbg_edu@nparks.gov.sg

July 18th, 2010 This is an All Day Event
Location
Level 4 Suntec Convention & Exhibition Hall
1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City,
Singapore, SG 039593

Contact
Nparks
Email:

nparks_sbg_edu@nparks.gov.sg

Singapore Food Festival 2010 (Chinatown)

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Location
Chinatown Kreta Ayer Square
SG

Contact
Grace
Email:

grace@eventions.com.sg

The Entrepreneur – Rachel Wong, Marunda Utama Engineering Pte Ltd

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enue: The POD, Level 16, National Library Building

Rachel Wong, nominee of Singapore Women Award 2008 and recipient of Spirit of Enterprise 2009 Honoree Award, is the founder, owner and Managing Director of Marunda Utama Engineering Pte Ltd. She is known as a Woman in Power not because she is powerful but she is in the power business. Today, she clearly stands out amongst the other bigger players in the same field. For the first time, Rachel is sharing her journey of entrepreneurship to the public. Come and be inspired by this dynamic lady who “Aspires to Inspire before she Expires”!

By National Library Singapore.

Registration

Due to limited seats, please register via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf on to “Business” or you can also register via our ekiosks at . Admission is free.

Visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg for more programmes and exhibitions.

July 22nd, 2010 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Location
National Library
100 Victoria Street
SG 188064

Website: Click to Visit

Contact
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Genefest 2010

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2010 has been declared as the International Year of Biodiversity by the United Nations. In honour of this declaration, Science Centre Singapore presents Genefest. It is being held during the Singapore Science Festival and follows the theme “Similarities in the Differences”. Through hands-on activities, interactive games, a gallery trail and show, students will learn that the genetic materials (DNA) that we all have in common is also what makes human being so diverse and unique.

Timing are as follows: 6 – 10 July, 13 – 17 July (9.00AM, 9.30AM, 10.00AM, 10.30AM, 11.00AM, 11.30AM, 2.00PM, 2.30PM, 3.00PM, 3.30PM, 4.00PM

12 July (9.00AM, 11.30AM, 2.00PM)

July 13th, 2010 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Location
Singapore Science Centre
15 Science Centre Road
Singapore, SG 609081

Contact
Ms Charissa Lin
Email:

cey_lin@science.edu.sg
Phone: 64522789/642524
Website: Click to Visit

Singapore World Cup Festival 2010 -WORLD CUP FINAL!!

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Join in the biggest night in Football! Watch the FIFA World Cup Final on giant screens at this live screening direct from South Africa. Watch the finals of the beach soccer competition where the winning team will take away $25,000!  Bring your game to the Gaming Zone of EA Sports and IAH Games.  Enjoy an all night beach party with  entertainment provided by Zouk and live bands and much more…

Check out the latest at www.2010fwc.sg

Contact
Helen Goodwin
Email: helen.goodwin@wharfhouse.ch
Phone: 6884 5013
Website: Click to Visit

The H.E.A.R.T. Market (Handicrafters, Entrepreneurs, Artists and Retail Talents Market)

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The Handicrafters, Entrepreneurs, Artists and Retail Talents (H.E.A.R.T.) Market is a flea market collaboration between Calamine Solutionsand Sculpture Square Ltd aimed at promoting social responsibility and awarenessof charities.

Our current charity collaborators are Very Special Arts Singapore, Friends of theDisabled Society, Bizlink Centre, and the Muslim Kidney Action Association. Entrepreneurs and Artists with disabilities from theseorganisations will get a chance to set up stalls at the H.E.A.R.T. Marketfree-of-charge, and will have a chance to increase confidence and obtain asource of income via our event.The H.E.A.R.T. Market willalso be featuring a professional Live Band. J.A.I., Complete with emcees andentertainment at our event. For more information, please visitwww.calaminesolutions.com

July 10th, 2010 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Location
Sculpture Square
155 Middle Road
SG 188977

Email:

arts@sculpturesq.com.sg
Phone: 6333 1055
Website: Click to Visit

Gallery opening hours: Monday – Friday, 11am – 6pm
(unless otherwise stated) Saturday – Sunday, 12pm – 6pm

Admission to all exhibitions is free.
Closed on public holidays.

Contact
Denise
Email:

denise@calaminesolutions.com
Phone: 98528521
Website: Click to Visit