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Disclaimer - The following notices are presented as a community service.  While the content is proofed and generally summarised, it is important to state that the information contained in these Community Notices in no way reflects Discovery Bay International School policy or practices.

Special Discovery Bay Fund Raising Event:  A great chance for the DB community to rally round and help a very special young person is taking place on June 11th at Zaks.  Five year old Thomas Smits is fighting a brave battle with cerebral palsy, and together with his family, are providing an inspiration to us all. In order to help raise funds for an eye movement controlled system which will help him communicate and enrich his life.

If you would like more information on this computer please, go to http://www.liberator.net.au.  A special fund raiser is being held at Zaks from 8 pm - midnight on Friday 11th June.  Tickets, for what will be a great evening, are $400 per person.  If you can't make it and would like to help, donations can be made by cheque to 'Lend A Hand'.  Here's hoping to see as many of you there as possible to support a family who gives so much to our community and have touched the lives of many of us. 

Tickets can be obtained and donations sent to Debby Meyers - 61227748.

CHILDREN'S SCRAPBOOKING, CRAFT & CREATIVE WRITING SUMMER WORKSHOP:  HK Memory Chest is offering 2 great workshops - From June 28th - July 3rd - Its time for your child to unwind after a year of hardwork at school and have some fun doing some Crafts & Scrapbooking !!


From August 2nd - 6th - Let your child have a blast by creating and illustrating their own book!  For more information, please contact us :

Crosscountry Hong Kong:  Crosscountry HK is conducting Hong Kong's very first "Mountain Biking Supercamp" this coming July.  Held over three days this comprehensive course will take young riders through basic level skills onto advanced at a purpose built location as their confidence and skill level develops.  Bike maintenance and responsible riding will play an important role throughout ensuring safer riding not only on the trails but also in the urban jungle! 

Two courses: 5th 6th 7th July or 26th 27th 28th July. Ages 8-16, Price: $1650.

Contact: or call 6300 1980 for full Info pack & registration details.

Curves Offer:  Curves in Discovery Bay is collecting donations of food until 19 June in support of Bethune House, a shelter for migrant workers in Hong Kong, as part of a Curves International global charity initiative. Bethune House provides charitable assistance, including emergency refuge and social counselling, to homeless and distressed Asian women migrants. Bulk non-perishable foods (bags of rice, cooking oil and tinned goods (especially tuna, sardines, sugar, powdered milk, tea and coffee) are highly recommended. 


New to Curves? For the period of this Charity Food drive, new members will have the joining fee waived if they join on a 12 month direct debit programme. Help yourself to fitness, and help local charities too! Contact Curves on 2987 0772 or drop in upstairs at Club Siena.

Stuck on You: Stuck on You would like to remind you as well as ordering new uniforms you may also need new name and clothing labels for the new schools year.  Order by the end of this weekend and they guarantee delivery before school finishes in little over 2 weeks.  Call 2549-2245 or go to http://www.stuckonyou.biz   Remember to mention DBIS when ordering.