Health Minister visits Bear Cottage - Reba Meagher accepted an invitation from Mike to see the magic of Bear Cottage. She had a full tour of the facility and met the families, the staff and the volunteers. Bear Cottage currently receives no government funding, however the Minister said she is committed to ensuring the centre has the support it needs. 

Penguins Not Police Forum - Around 100 locals gathered at the Manly Surf Pavilion to pass a unanimous motion that the $21 million redevelopment of the police college at North Head should not go ahead. This development would destroy a critical habitat area for the endangered Little Penguins and foraging area for the Long-Nosed Bandicoot.

Growing By the Sea exhibition - come and celebrate Manly Village Public School's sesquicentenary! A history of the school from 1858 will be on display in the school hall from 10am - 4pm on Saturday and 12noon - 4pm on Sunday.

'Say G'day Today' at Seaforth shops - Come and speak to Mike between 10am-12pm near the traffic lights on Kempbridge Ave.

'Say G'day Today' at Fairlight shops - Come and speak to Mike between 10am-12pm near the drycleaners.

Manly Community Fundraising Dinner! - Come along to this inaugural event to unite the community and raise funds for two very important local causes: the Manly Community Centre's domestic violence program, and our local surf life saving clubs. The event will be held at the International College of Management and promises to be a fun night with Elka Graham as MC, local talent and a live auction. Tickets are $130 a head (tables of 10). To book, please call Kristie on 9976 2773. 

'Say G'day Today' at Balgowlah shops - Come and speak to Mike between 10am-12pm near the hardware store on Sydney Road.

'Say G'day Today' at North Curl Curl - Come and speak to Mike between 10am-12pm across from Curlys Cafe on Pitt Road.

Public Forum on new liquor laws - if you want to have a say on the new Liquor Act 2007, which was introduced following community support for small bars, come to the Dee Why RSL between 10am-12pm. For information on the new laws, visit www.olgr.nsw.gov.au

Fix the Spit Run! - Join Mike as he races the Spit/Military Road traffic to highlight the need for Government action to fix congestion on the corridor. Mike will be starting the run outside Balgowlah Boys High School at 7:40am and will finish at the Oaks in Neutral Bay.