[ December 27, 2008 to January 4, 2009. ] The New Moon phase for December 2008 runs from 27 Dec – 4 Jan. The New Moon is the time for planting above-ground annual leaf and seed crops, as well as flowering annuals and melons in the traditional [lunar planting calendar](http://green-change.com/2008/12/11/what-is-lunar-planting/). For information on what to do in the various climate zones around Australia in the New [...]

[ December 19, 2008 to December 27, 2008. ] The Last Quarter moon phase for December 2008 runs from 19 Dec – 27 Dec. The Last Quarter is the time of rest in the traditional [lunar planting calendar](http://green-change.com/2008/12/11/what-is-lunar-planting/). For information on what to do in the various climate zones around Australia in the Last Quarter phase, check out Aussie Organic Gardening’s [What To Plant In December](http://aussieorganicgardening.com/blog/?p=197) [...]

I got a letter in the mail yesterday from Kiama Council – my application to be on the Kiama Sustainability Advisory Committee was accepted! I’ll be representing the Kiama-Kiama Heights area on the Committee.

I was pretty surprised: although I’m interested in sustainability, I’m not a member of any sustainability groups or anything, except for my [...]

We received an email last night from Earth Utility confirming our order for a 1 kW solar power system. They also phoned today to make sure we were kept informed. I’m really happy with their service so far.

Now it’s just a matter of waiting for the government to approve our rebate application – which could [...]

[ December 31, 2008; 9:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ] The New Year Eve festive fireworks, containing 12-14 minutes of spectacular images, are enjoyed by thousands of people mainly families who enjoy the family friendly time of 9pm. They have a chance to picnic around the Harbour foreshore, dine alfresco in harbour side restaurants or watch the firework display from their own home balconies. Contact Sue [...]

[ December 28, 2008; 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Kevin Walsh Oval, Jamberoo.

[ December 27, 2008; 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Black Beach, Kiama.

[ December 23, 2008 10:00 am to December 29, 2008 3:00 pm. ] Old Fire Station, Terralong Street Kiama. The Kiama Woodcraft Group will be holding their next sales and exhibition and “old tools that grandad used to have”. Contact 4234 1545.

[ December 21, 2008; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Black Beach, Kiama. Craft markets.

[ December 20, 2008; 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Town Hall, Fern St, Gerringong