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FACE painting and fancy hairdos will be just some of the attractions at the Federal Community Children’s Centre<\/a> Family Fun Day on Saturday October 18.<\/p>\n

Local band The Imprints will provide live music at the event, which will also include a barbecue, a games alley and a performance by members of Mullumbimby circus school Spaghetti Circus.<\/p>\n

Families can look forward to a wide range of hands-on activities, including a visit from a fire truck, weaving sessions with the founders of Jugun Dandii<\/a>, yoga classes with Bunyarabugalma Yoga, soccer games hosted by Out of the Box Football Academy and flower planting with Bush Kindy, which offers nature play and outdoor learning programs.<\/p>\n

Raffle tickets will be available on the day, with prizes donated by local businesses including Synthesis Organics, Crystal Castle and Shambhala Gardens,<\/a> The Banya bathhouse, Loco Love Chocolate and Calmer Chai.<\/p>\n

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Federal Community Centre Family Fun Day. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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This year’s event will raise funds to install solar panels on the roof of the community-owned, not-for-profit centre.<\/p>\n

“The Centre is committed to operating as sustainably as we can and solar panels will not only help us do this, but will also reduce our operating costs as a not-for-profit centre,” Federal Community Children’s Centre director Mandala Diehl said.<\/p>\n

“The event is dearly loved by the children and is such a wonderful chance for all local families to enjoy a day together celebrating community and the environment. It’s an opportunity to strengthen our community ties, while also supporting the centre.”<\/p>\n

The event runs from 10am to 2pm on Saturday October 18, outside Federal Community Children’s Centre<\/a> in the Byron Bay hinterland. Ms Diehl said families from across the region are invited to attend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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