Brisbane Inner West Chamber of Commerce 
BIWCC MEMBER Events & News   Social/Community
Support your fellow MEMBER Businesses

Please .. 'CLICK' into the   LINKS  or  LOGOS   for more detail - attached Docs or Webs
(Members .. for events/news listings you must provide the brief promotion in Word-type format,
may also supply a promotion page to be linked to the entry + Website to be linked to ?)

MEMBER Events   See Details below ...   Members are urged to be involved in the Business & Community events.

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Bodywize Paddington   Lvl 2/183 Given Tce, Paddington 4064
 
A unique RENTAL OPPORTUNITY for a wellness oriented business.
Bodywize Paddington has a prime location on Given Tce to rent to a 'like minded' business.
* 80sqm Approx
* Two offices plus open plan space
* Great frontage with large glass windows facing Given Tce
* Air Conditioned with all utilities incl in the rent
* Lift access
* Undercover parking
* Close to transport
* Rent negotiable

If you have a complementary business that would benefit from exposure to a high quality,
wellness oriented membership base .. please contact Lee at Bodywize 07 3367 6767.
For more on Bodywize go to www.bodywize.com.au

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Maria Cosgrove Contemporary Art Gallery        On-Line   Call Maria  0414 465 307

Maria has a Sale on .. Great prices !!
Art pieces .. 3 Large and several medium sets of 2 & 4 pieces.
One of the pieces is attached to view

Maria offers an in-house service ... 
"I will visit your site to determine, with you, the colours and feel you want to create,
then bring the pieces to your home, for you to see and feel them working for you. 
I'm happy to paint something specifically to suit your needs !"

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Bliss Ecowear    VIP SUMMER SALE INVITATION  
Thursday Night  17 December  5PM - 8PM    Drinks & Nibbles on this Night

15 Latrobe Tce (Cnr Cochrane St), Paddington     07 3369 2289   www.blissecowear.com.au

ALL Women's & Men's clothing is discounted by a minimum of 25% with many items up to 60% off! 

As fellow BIWCC Members you are classed as a VIP customer, you and your guests are invited to
be the first to access Bliss' Summer Sale from 5pm - 8pm, this Thursday 17 December. 
The sale will be open to the general public from Friday to Sunday.

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Remember our own .....
BIWCC Christmas Market DAY .. Lavalla Centre, Fernberg Rd, Paddington  Saturday 5^th  9AM-3PM  
  BIWCC Members & local Businesses Invited to take a Free Stall area for this fun community day
  22 Stalls Booked in already.    How could your local business be promoted ?  

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PADDINGTON ANTIQUE CENTRE - 167 Latrobe Tce, Paddington
Fancy !  Buttons    at Paddington
Friday, 13^th  November -  3^rd December
Proudly presenting an exhibition fo work by a range of talented artists who have had fun with
fabulous vintage buttons.  More than 150 eclectic pieces will be for sale in the centre for 3 weeks only.

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endota spa     down to earth heaven        
47 Elizabeth Street, Cnr Nash Street, ROSALIE         07 3369 5452
Opening on Monday, 3rd August

endota day spa offers 5 treatment rooms - with 2 rooms for couples offering endota organic facials
and body treatments, manicures, pedicures, waxing and footbaths.  The skinbar offers clients the
opportunity to try dermalogica and endota skincare products as well as mineralogie makeup range. 
endota spa also offers 9 gift vouchers for special gifts ranging from $50 - $390.  

Please call Maggie and her staff to make a booking or come in to have a look through our spa
or visit our website on  www.endota.com.au

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Robyn Bauer Studio Gallery       54 Latrobe Tce, Paddington    07 3369 6573
"Reconstructing Memories"  Paintings, Prints, Sgraffitos and drawings
By Anna Gonzales     1-30 May 2009
Robyn Bauer Studio Gallery is changing into a rental artspace after June 2009
It will be renamed Gallery 54

Higher Art Gallery                    16 Collingwood St, Paddington    07 3368 2288
"Higher Art specialises in limited-edition works on paper, including original etchings,
woodcuts and aquatints by prestigious international artists.  Each work is completely
hand-made with styles ranging from traditional landscaptes to bold, contemporary
abstracts.   Organisations may hire or purchase the artwork, depending on their
specific needs."

Maria Cosgrove Contemporary Art Gallery           On-Line   Call Maria  
Maria offers an in-house service ...  "I will visit your site to determine, with you,
the colours and feel you want to create, then bring the pieces to your home,
for you to see and feel them working for you.  I'm happy to paint something
specifically to suit your needs !"

Paddington Gallery Walk  - Saturday 6^th JUNE .. the night of the PADDINGTON FAIR

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YOUTH .. Self Preservation Drug and Alcohol Program

The Self Preservation Program runs over (1) day.  The program consists of a power
point presentation, spokespeople and interactive activities that incorporate discussions
relating to acceptable behaviour in public and on licensed premises, binge drinking which
effect health, motor safety, abusive behaviour, alcohol and the effects on the body, mind,
and relationships, the liquor laws and repercussions. 

RSA PROJECT AIMS:
*  To ensure awareness that with the right to consume alcohol comes responsibilities to
      themselves, hospitality staff and the public
*  Awareness of the laws governing the sale and consumption of alcohol
*  To ensure awareness of the penalties involved when laws are breached
*  Provide awareness of standard drinks, binge drinking and drink spiking
*  To provide an extended base of RSA compliant students prior to entering the Industry
*  To provide information to help future consumers make more informed decisions about
      their responsibilities and behavior in reference to their consumption of alcohol
*  To provide a useful tool (RSA certificate) for all students who are about to enter the
      workforce and / or go on to further study
*  To educate people on addressing behavior in and around licensed premises

Studies have shown that Alcohol play a huge role in the high levels of crime, vehicle
accidents and unacceptable social behaviour in communities both large and small.   

SPP Pilot Program, launched by the Caxton St Precinct Liquor Accord
at Kelvin Grove on the 10/03/2009

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       Brisbane PlanetariumRotary Awards .. Pride ofWorkmanship
                                            May 2009

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Urban Retreat Massage & Day Spa and other "Green Precinct" Members

           Invite you to join them to celebrate in Paddington .....
    "EARTH HOUR" Saturday, 28^th March   8.30PM  to  9.30PM

A candle-lit night in the front courtyard of Urban Retreat, 24 La Trobe Tce

                        Enjoy nibbles, beer samples (from Spiros)
                              Live Brazilian & Taiko Drumming
                                   BYO Wine @ Wine glass

RSVP appreciated, but not essential  Chris @ Urban Retreat   3217 5522

                                    www.earthhour.org

URBAN RETREAT MASSAGE & DAY SPA's new 'Chill Room' 
The Quick Fix Menu offers treats from $20.00  Foot Massage, relax with a Meditation CD or Detox

The Chill Room space is designed for you to kick back with shopping in Latrobe Tce first,
get your coffee at Lure Cafe then escape the heat into this ambient 'Chilled' Space

Open 7 Days  Extended menu also available  Bookings essential  3217 5522 or click to Web

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BIWCC Member .. SYNERGY NATURAL THERAPIES  Transforming Your Health Naturally
has moved Paddington premises to ...
Suite 3, Upstairs  175 Given Tce, Paddington  One block down opp Paddington Tavern
07 3367 0646
Check out Sandy Braiuka's Book .. "Passport to Wellness"

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Higher Art Gallery                        16 Collingwood St, Paddington    07 3368 2288
Higher Art offers artwork of international distinction to corporate and private
collectors through a sale or lease arrangement.
"Lost in Nature" Exhibition    7^th March - 12^th April
A gorgeous spring day.  A furious storm.  Lose yourself in Nature's majestic embrace
Featuring:  Yannick Ballif, Anne Walker and Georges Vial
Come in and see the show and our large selection of works currently on SALE

Robyn Bauer Studio Gallery      54 Latrobe Tce, Paddington    07 3369 6573
"Doggone good fun"   Fiona Kennedy-Altoft     4^th - 29^th March
Fiona's latest work consists of large paintings of hybrid dog/human figures 

Maria Cosgrove Contemporary Art Gallery    On-Line   Call Maria  
Maria offers an in-house service ...  "I will visit your site to determine, with you,
the colours and feel you want to create, then bring the pieces to your home,
for you to see and feel them working for you.  I am happy to paint something
specifically to suit your needs !"

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All are invited to check out the new local  Business Eco Forum

Whose main objective is to be a meeting place for business owners and managers to
share news and views on what they can do in their own businesses to help the environment.
The forum already has a solid core of interested people and the first meeting will be held on ...

      Wednesday, 25^th February at  @ 5.30PM
        LA Hotel    Cnr Petrie Terrace & Caxton Streets, Paddington

Check out the Web  www.bus-eco-forum.com    for the registration form to attend.

The Business Eco Forum was developed to help businesses to be pro-active in enviro-friendly initiatives.

No-one cares which side of politics you are on, or what type of business you have.  You are free to just
listen, or you can have your say. You can put in as much or as little time as you wish...

BIWCC Members, are then invited to pop just across Caxton St after the Forum to relax and chat over a meal at ...
                  Cafe, Brasserie, Bar & Restaurant   
                              52 Petrie Terrace Cnr Caxton St, Paddington  
 
                     Special Deal for BIWCC Member Business Eco Forum attendees for this night  
  BIWCC Member 30% great saving on any delicious foods - across the board - off the A-La-Carte Menu

 Members, enjoy a good business networking opportunity on a casual basis over good food .. and a wine ?
                       Australia's Largest Selection of International Beers  !!!

                      Casablanca has All Latin Dance Classes every Night
                                And .. Every Sunday ..  Sunday Salsa Seduction  !!!
                     in the 19th Century Stone-Walled Cellar Club reminiscent of ole Havana
         
         MEMBERS (and Guests) who is up for some exercise classes with Flare !!!

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GREEN PRECINCT and participating BIWCC Members invite all to ....

TAKING REAL STEPS TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Wednesday,  February 11^th   7PM - 8.30PM
Brisbane Workers' Community Centre   (BIWCC Member)
Rear 2 Latrobe Tce, Entrance off Given Tce, Paddington 

An informative evening presenting you with practical advice and products for effective ways
to minimise your greenhouse gas emissions.

Our panel will briefly identify the most strategic areas for you to target, followed by your
chance to check-out a showcase of products to meet your goal to reduce your carbon footprint. 

Speakers include:
Ronan Lee, Greens Member for Indooroopilly
Robert Pekin, Coordinator - Food Connect
John Pittendreigh, Director - Epic Cycles   (BIWCC Member)
Kelly-Ann Wickham, Bliss Ecowear   (BIWCC Member)

Other BIWCC Member Green Precinct businesses .....

Paddington Plug - Latrobe Tce, Paddington
Sowelu - Latrobe Tce - Paddington
Urban Retreat Massage & Day Spa - Latrobe Tce, Paddington
Vitale Natural Skin Care - Latrobe Tce, Paddington (Sowelu)

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Di Watson's great Mag will be back for 2009 in February  Brisbane's independent arts + business magazine  Your introduction to Brisbane's endless possibilities  Contact Di to promote your business / service / events  www.brisbanecircle.com.au    0417 194 639

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Christmas in Paddington   Thursday Night Shopping
11^th December 2008   6PM - 9PM    Given & Latrobe Terraces ...
 
It's On Again!     Bring the family and come and join the celebrations.
Paddington Café and Shopping Strip has become one of the best fashion and food
destinations in Brisbane, far better than any shopping centre experience could ever offer!

All of your favourite Paddington retailers will stay open for late Thursday night shopping.
There will be Christmas decorations and light displays, carol singing, great Christmas presents
to buy and Santa will even be there

Every purchase made on the night with participating stores gives you a chance to win one
of eight amazing Christmas hampers with goodies donated by Paddington stores.  

Support our BIWCC MEMBER Businesses ...

Bliss EcoWear   151 Latrobe Tce
Doll Face Handbag Boutique    2/2 Latrobe Tce
Paddington Plug   30 Latrobe Tce
sowelu   Naturally Different Fitness  83 Latrobe Tce
Style Real Estate   24 Latrobe Tce
The COFFEE CLUB - PADDINGTON     283 Given Tce
Urban Retreat Massage & Day Spa  24 Latrobe Tce

And, maybe a treat after your shopping ...  Cold Rock Ice Creamery   Rosalie

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VIDA LATINA DANCE GYM     Shop 4, 25 Railway Terrace Milton    07 3367 1680

"Australian Latin Dance Festival 2008"  December 5-7^th in Brisbane !

3rd annual "Latin Dance Extravaganza" concert !  Massive 3 days event with Pre-Party,
series of workshops by those international artists, Spectacular Shows and Recovery Party!
For the very first time, Vida Latina will host talented International Salsa & Zouk Artists.
On top of that, Vida Latina will be launching their NEW PRODUCTION that is first of its
kind ever produced in Australia !

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BIWCC is proudly supporting the .....
PADDINGTON GREEN PRECINCT FESTIVE NIGHT
Thursday Night, 20^th November

Christmas shopping NIGHT     Discover what's green for Christmas

Stroll along Given and Latrobe Terraces, Paddington, dropping in to the
Green Precinct businesses.

Enjoy organic wine and nibbles, music, green tips and products and plenty
of other eco-treats.

For more details, and how to get to the event using sustainable transport,
visit  Green Precinct site 

Be sure to pop into our BIWCC Member Businesses in the group ...

Urban Retreat Massage & Day Spa   24 Latrobe Tce 
On the Night .. Massage and Foot Pampering 'treats' !!

Paddington Plug   30 Latrobe Tce
Fun and useful Gifts and bathroom accessories

Bliss Ecowear    15 Latrobe Tce
Socially responsible, environmentally friendly clothing & accessories for all the family

Epic Cycles   81 Baroona Road, Milton

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Meet Maria, the Artist, and enjoy a glass of bubbles on ...
Tuesday Night  7^th October  6-8PM   Please  RSVP   07 3254 2077   

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Higher Art Gallery        16 Collingwood St, Paddington    07 3368 2288

Exhibition .. Creatures Great and Small   
22^nd August - 28^th September  

Whether best friend or savage beast, creatures share our world.
Multiple artists featuring Moyra Papworth, Mario Avati and Alexis Gorodine

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Artemisia Natural Medicine    Good Health through Empowerment & Support
Gabriela invites you to her latest Seminar .. 

? IS FOOD YOUR ENEMY ?  Learn how to ..

EAT YOURSELF SLIM & HEALTHY  !!!
Click the above links .. to see all the evening's details

Thursday Night, 14th August   7PM-9PM  at Ashgrove

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* BETTER HOP TO IT TO BE A TRIVIA STAR !  *

'Trivia Star Team Quiz'
Monday, 31st March 2008  with Host    Something Else Entertainment

A great, fun night was had by all ...
With a scrumptious Cold Rock Birthday Cake !! .. from our Members ..

Donna & John at COLD ROCK  Ice Creamery   11 Nash Street, Rosalie Village
Ph: 3368 1900  or  E-mail: rosalie@coldrock.com.au  
When you need a Birthday  or ?? Cake - just call

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Vida Latina's  Latin Dance Extravaganza!  
Saturday, December 1^st     7PM for 7.30PM Show Start

Be amazed and inspired by the spectacular Latin Dance Shows put together by
Vida Latina Dance Gym's Instructors and students... 
 
Every year, Vida Latina Dance Gym is working hard on producing skilled latin
dancers, for both students and professional performers. Our 2nd annual
Latin Dance Extravaganza is the chance to see all choreographies produced
this year, and some of the pieces from our popular "Salsamba" Show... 
 
Vida Latina Dance Gym
25 Railway Terrace, MILTON .. Shop 4 (Opposite the end of Walsh Street)
07 3367 1680

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