People’s Association: 2,000 free courses (4 July – 30 Sept 2015)

Event Title : People’s Association: 2,000 free courses (4 July – 30 Sept 2015)
Date : 4 July – 30 Sept 2015
Time : Various
Venue : Various Community Clubs and Water-Venture Outlets
Admission : Free

Description :

In celebration of SG50, People’s Association (PA) will be offering 2,000 selected free courses from now till end of September 2015 to all Singaporeans and PRs. The courses will be available at all Community Clubs (CCs) and Water-Venture (WV) Outlets.

You can register for your course over the counter at the particular CCs or WV Outlet that offers the course. As spaces for each course is limited and registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis, you are encouraged to call the CCs to check on the course availability before making the trip to sign up. Online registration is not available for these courses.

Read more : http://pa.gov.sg/highlights/pa-offers-2-000-free-courses-493.html

To download the e-copy of the free 2,000 courses catalogue, click http://greatpassiontreat.sg/images/FreeCourses.pdf /
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hexchx5468beirs/Free2000PACourses.pdf?dl=0

Remarks : Please see Terms and Conditions Below:

• For Singaporeans and PRs only.
• Applicable for course registration between 4 July 2015 to 30 September 2015 for selected courses only.
• Only applicable for walk-in course registration over the Community Centres/Clubs and Water-Venture Outlets counter.
• Registration can only be done at the organising Community Centres/Clubs and Water-Venture Outlets.
• Registration will be based on first-come-first-served basis.
• Proof of nationality/NRIC must be produced upon registration.

Source : http://pa.gov.sg/highlights/pa-offers-2-000-free-courses-493.html

 

 

 

[25 July, Sat] SIA Open House

Event Title : SIA Open House
Date : 25  July 2015, Sat
Time : 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue : 720 Upper Changi Road East Singapore 486852
Admission : Free

Description :

For the first time in history, Singapore Airlines will be opening the SIA Training Centre to the public on 25 July 2015 from 9am to 6pm. The event will provide an exclusive insight into what goes on behind the scenes of our Cabin Crew and Pilot training. Come join in the fun and immerse yourself in an array of activities that include an exhibition at the heritage gallery, tours, photo booths, a Junior Cabin Crew Experience, a carnival and a concert!

Event Map

What to Expect

• Carnival
• Concert by SIA Cabin Crew Performing Arts Circle and The Society Band
• Heritage Gallery
• Video journey

Getting there

The SIA Training Centre (STC) is located 5 minutes away from the Singapore EXPO and 10 minutes from Tanah Merah MRT Station. As the premises will be utilized for the carnival on the event day, cars will not be allowed to enter.

Visitors are advised to park their cars at Singapore EXPO and take the free shuttle bus services provided to STC.

Visitors taking public transport may take the free shuttle service from Tanah Merah MRT Station.

Visitors taking a taxi can be dropped off at the designated drop-off point at the entrance of STC.

Free Shuttle Service 

Free shuttle bus services will be provided at 10 minute intervals to and fro Singapore EXPO/Tanah Merah MRT Station and the SIA Training Centre. Visitors taking public transport are advised to take the shuttle service from Tanah Merah MRT Station while drivers are advised to take the shuttle from Singapore EXPO.

Please note that the bus ride from EXPO/ Tanah Merah to SIA Training Centre takes about 10 mins.

Source :  https://siaopenhouse.com/AboutUs.aspx

SG Heart Map Guided Tours on weekends of 27 & 28 June, 4 & 5 July, 7, 8 & 10 Aug!

Event Title : SG Heart Map Guided Tours!
Date : 27 & 28 June 2015 (Saturday & Sunday) / 4 & 5 July 2015 (Saturday & Sunday) /  7, 8 & 10 August 2015 (Friday, Saturday & Monday).
Time : 9:00am – 1:00pm / 2:00pm – 6:00pm / 9:00am – 3:00pm (only for Central tour)
Venue : Various (South-East / South-West / North-East / North-West / Central)
Admission : Free

Description :
Join the SG Heart Map Guided Tours and choose from 5 locations to tour Singapore!

• Scenic South-East Tour
  • Departure and Arrival points will be at Singapore Sports Hub.
  • Stopovers on 27 & 28 June 2015 (Saturday & Sunday); 4 & 5 July 2015 (Saturday & Sunday) include : Singapore Sports Hub, Old Airport Road, East Coast Part – Bougainvilla Garden, Changi Village.
  • Stopovers on 7, 8 & 10 August 2015 (Friday, Saturday & Monday) include : Singapore Sports Hub, East Coast Part – Bougainvilla Garden, Singapore Changi Airport, Changi Village.

• Enchanting South-West Tour
  • Departure and Arrival points will be at the Pavilion next to Jurong Regional Library.
  • Stopovers on 27 & 28 June 2015 (Saturday & Sunday); 4 & 5 July 2015 (Saturday & Sunday) include : Singapore Discovery Centre, Chinese Garden, Jurong West Blk 505 Hawker Centre.
  • Stopovers on 7, 8 & 10 August 2015 (Friday, Saturday & Monday) include : Science Centre Singapore, Sentosa, Jurong West Blk 505 Hawker Centre.

• Captivating North-East Tour
  • Departure and Arrival points will be at the Pasir Ris Interchange.
  • Stopovers on 27 & 28 June 2015 (Saturday & Sunday); 4 & 5 July 2015 (Saturday & Sunday); 7, 8 & 10 August 2015 (Friday, Saturday & Monday) include : Pasir Ris Park, Kovan Market and Food Centre, Punggol Waterway, Punggol Jetty.

• Adventurous North-West Tour
  • Departure and Arrival points will be at Woodlands Civic Centre.
  • Stopovers on 27 & 28 June 2015 (Saturday & Sunday); 4 & 5 July 2015 (Saturday & Sunday); 7, 8 & 10 August 2015 (Friday, Saturday & Monday) include : Woodlands Waterfront Park, River Safari, Chong Pang Market and Food Centre.

• Charming Central Tour
  • Departure and Arrival points will be at Toa Payoh HDB Hub.
  • Stopovers on 27 & 28 June 2015 (Saturday & Sunday); 4 & 5 July 2015 (Saturday & Sunday); include : Toa Payoh, MacRitchie Reservoir, Little India, Maxwell Food Centre, Gardens by the Bay.
  • Stopovers on 7, 8 & 10 August 2015 (Friday, Saturday & Monday) include : Toa Payoh, MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Little India, Maxwell Food Centre.

Event Highlights :

• Guided tours to SG Heart Map Places
• Discover little known facts about these SG Heart Map Places
• Sample popular local dishes
• Photo opportunity at scenic locations

Each participant will receive a goodie bag, containing items like the map and itinerary of the various tours.

Remarks : Sign up here

For any enquiries, kindly email to tours@heartmap.sg .

Source : https://www.heartmap.sg/join-the-sg-heart-map-guided-tours/

Media coverage :

• Free guided tours to 50 places that define Singapore as home (http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/free-guided-tours-50-places-define-singapore-home?singlepage=true);
• SG Heart Map: Stunning photos of Singaporean homes on display at Old Airport Road (http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/sg-heart-map-stunning/1931264.html)

 

[24 July, Fri – 26 July, Sun] Good Morning ‘Cher: Our Schools, Our Teachers, Our Stories

Good Morning ‘Cher: Our Schools, Our Teachers, Our Stories

Event Title : Good Morning ‘Cher: Our Schools, Our Teachers, Our Stories
Date : 10 July 2015, Fri – 12 July 2015, Sun / 24 – 26 July 2015 / 14 – 16 August 2015 / 28 – 30 August 2015
Time : 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue : Changi City Point / Westgate / AMK Hub / Suntec City Mall
Admission : Free

Description :

Join ‘Good Morning ‘Cher: Our Schools, Our Teachers, Our Stories’ for a showcase of 50 years of classroom memories. Re-live what it was like in school in the 60s and make new discoveries about school today through interactive displays, mini games and artefacts from the past!

Complete our activity card and get a limited-edition goodie bag*. And don’t forget to smile when you greet “Good Morning ‘Cher!”

10 – 12 July 2015 (12pm to 9pm)
Changi City Point (Basement Atrium)

24 – 26 July 2015 (12pm to 9pm)
Westgate (Basement 1 Event Hall)

14 – 16 August 2015 (12pm to 9pm)
AMK Hub (Basement 1 Exhibition Hall)

28 – 30 August 2015 (12pm to 9pm)
Suntec City Mall (West Atrium)

Admission is free.

See you there!

*while stocks last

Source :  http://moe.gov.sg/sg50/events/morning-cher/

[10 July, Fri – 12 July, Sun] Good Morning ‘Cher: Our Schools, Our Teachers, Our Stories

Good Morning ‘Cher: Our Schools, Our Teachers, Our Stories

Event Title : Good Morning ‘Cher: Our Schools, Our Teachers, Our Stories
Date : 10 July 2015, Fri – 12 July 2015, Sun / 24 – 26 July 2015 / 14 – 16 August 2015 / 28 – 30 August 2015
Time : 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue : Changi City Point / Westgate / AMK Hub / Suntec City Mall
Admission : Free

Description :

Join ‘Good Morning ‘Cher: Our Schools, Our Teachers, Our Stories’ for a showcase of 50 years of classroom memories. Re-live what it was like in school in the 60s and make new discoveries about school today through interactive displays, mini games and artefacts from the past!

Complete our activity card and get a limited-edition goodie bag*. And don’t forget to smile when you greet “Good Morning ‘Cher!”

10 – 12 July 2015 (12pm to 9pm)
Changi City Point (Basement Atrium)

24 – 26 July 2015 (12pm to 9pm)
Westgate (Basement 1 Event Hall)

14 – 16 August 2015 (12pm to 9pm)
AMK Hub (Basement 1 Exhibition Hall)

28 – 30 August 2015 (12pm to 9pm)
Suntec City Mall (West Atrium)

Admission is free.

See you there!

*while stocks last

Source :  http://moe.gov.sg/sg50/events/morning-cher/

Happening in July 2015!

Happening in July 2015!

[4 July, Sat – 5 July, Sun] SG Heart Map Guided Tours on weekends of 27 & 28 June, 4 & 5 July, 7, 8 & 10 Aug!

[10 July, Fri – 12 July, Sun] Good Morning ‘Cher: Our Schools, Our Teachers, Our Stories

[17 July, Fri] Istana Open House

[24 July, Fri – 26 July, Sun] Good Morning ‘Cher: Our Schools, Our Teachers, Our Stories

[25 July, Sat] SIA Open House

[25 July, Sat] FFL MONTHLY PICNICS @ Woodlands Waterfront Park

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[25 July, Sat] FFL MONTHLY PICNICS @ Woodlands Waterfront Park

Event Title : FFL MONTHLY PICNICS @ Woodlands Waterfront Park
Date : 25 July 2015, Saturday
Time : 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Venue : Woodlands Waterfront Park
Admission : Free

Description :  Enjoy complimentary family activities and light snacks* from FFL mobile café (*First come first serve basis, while stock last.)

What a better way to spend your Saturday evening than with your family and loved ones at the beach!

In short, just come down with your family to enjoy the good companionship together!

And most importantly, it is free. (except for food and drinks)

Remarks :

• Sign up here as a family to enjoy the picnic activities and the FFL mobile cafe and stand a chance to receive a Special Families for Life Picnic Bag. (*Terms and conditions apply.) Registration for Woodlands Waterfront Park will open during first week of July 2015.
• Bring your own mats and food and drinks!
• No foldable table, chair or stool are allowed on the picnic grounds.
• No tents or other structures with canopy are allowed on the picnic ground as these might obstruct other families.

Source : http://www.familiesforlife.sg/celebrations/monthly-picnics.html
Registration (Optional, but highly recommended) : http://www.familiesforlife.sg/celebrations/family-registration.html
FAQ : http://www.familiesforlife.sg/celebrations/faq.html

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/familiesforlife.sg
Twitter : https://twitter.com/fflsg

Istana Open House

Istana Open House

Event Title : Istana Open House

Date : Labour Day 1 May 2015 (Friday) / Hari Raya Puasa  17 July 2015 (Friday) / National Day (Sunday before) 2 August 2015 (Sunday) / Deepavali 10 November 2015 (Tuesday) [TBC]

Time : 8:30am – 6:00pm

Venue :  Office of the President of the Republic of Singapore, Orchard Road, Singapore 238823 (Near Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station)
Admission : FreeDescription :

The Istana grounds is open to the public in celebration of Chinese New Year; Deepavali; Hari Raya Puasa; Labour Day; and National Day.
The Istana Open House is scheduled to be held on the following dates in 2015:

1. Chinese New Year (2nd Day) – 20 February 2015 (Friday)
2. Labour Day (Actual Day) – 1 May 2015 (Friday)
3. Hari Raya Puasa (Actual Day) – 17 July 2015 (Friday)
4. National Day (Sunday before) – 2 August 2015 (Sunday)
5. Deepavali (Actual Day) – 10 November 2015 (Tuesday) [TBC]

Admission to the Istana grounds is free for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents.

**Other visitors are required to pay an entrance fee of $1 per person.Entrance to the grounds is via the main gate at Orchard Road. Opening hours are usually from 8.30am to 6.00pm.

There will be a variety of performances on the grounds during the Open House.

For an entrance fee of $2, visitors could tour selected function rooms in the Istana building and view a special display of gifts presented to the President and the Prime Minister.
There are also guided tours of the Istana building, conducted by the Preservation of Sites and Monuments (PSM) volunteers.

Istana souvenirs are also sold at the Open House. All proceeds from the sale of the souvenirs and the entrance fees collected are donated to charity.

Notes to Visitors:

1.    The following items will not be allowed within the Istana grounds for security reasons:
·         Pointed and sharp objects (e.g. knives of any size, forks)
·         Flammable items (e.g. lighters)

2.    To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for all visitors, and to prevent damage to the premises, the following activities will not be allowed within the Istana grounds:
·         Wheeled sports (e.g. cycling, roller blading)
·         Littering
·         Smoking
·         Consumption of alcoholic drinks
·         Pets (except for guide dogs)

3.    No storage facilities will be provided. Security personnel reserve the right to turn away visitors who bring along items that are not allowed.

4.    All visitors will need to go through security screening prior to entering the Istana grounds.

5.    The sale of tickets to enter the Istana Main Building will close at 5.30pm, subject to crowd conditions.

Source : http://www.istana.gov.sg/the-istana/open-house