SINGAPORE - Score deals for mooncakes, check out an art exhibition, or explore training and job opportunities with Starbucks Singapore.
Food & drink
Mooncakes by Goodwood Park Hotel
The snowskin mooncakes and traditional baked mooncakes are handcrafted by Hong Kong chefs in an annual collaboration with the hotel's culinary team. New creations include Tropicana snowskin mooncake ($42 for two pieces) and Chicky Duo ($13.80 for two pieces). Also available are seven perennial favourites such as Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk.
Where: Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road
MRT: Orchard
When: Till Sept 21, 11am to 9pm daily. Self-collection: 9am to 7pm (Mondays to Fridays), 9am to 1pm (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Info: Visit the Goodwood Park Hotel website
Mooncakes at Yan
The Cantonese restaurant brings back its signature repertoire of five traditional mooncakes and a snowskin creation. They include White Lotus Paste Mooncakes ($66 for four pieces), Thousand Layer Yam Mooncakes ($32 for two pieces) and the popular Mao Shan Wang Durian Snowskin Mooncake ($50 for two pieces). The mooncakes come in packaging designed with modern Chinese elements such as the Get-Together Box, Bamboo Tote and Double Moon.
Where: Yan, 05-02 National Gallery, 1 Saint Andrew's Road
MRT: City Hall
When: Till Sept 21, 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6 to 10.30pm
Info: Visit Yan's website
Burger King's Plant-based Whopper
Exclusive to Deliveroo customers, the Plant-based Whopper ($7.90 for a la carte order) is 100 per cent flame. New Deliveroo customers can enjoy $10 off a $20 Burger King order with the code 'PLANTWHOPPER'.
Where: Participating Burger King restaurants via Deliveroo
When: Till Sept 30
Info: Visit Deliveroo's website
Exhibitions
Human X Nature: Environmental Histories of Singapore Exhibition
With more than 150 books, maps, illustrations and manuscripts available for public viewing for the first time, this biodiversity exhibition explores a century-long transformation of Singapore's natural environment.
Where: National Library Building, Level 10 Gallery, 100 Victoria Street
MRT: Bugis, City Hall, Bras Basah
When: Till Sept 26, 10am to 9pm daily (closed on public holidays)
Admission: Free with registration
Info: Visit the National Library Board website
Renew Earth Sweat Shop Pop-up Showcase
Temasek Shophouse and Post-Museum have partnered to raise awareness of fashion waste with the second edition of The Renew Earth Sweat Shop. The works of participants are on display at Temasek Shophouse. There are also industrial repair workshops, which will be held on Sept 11, 12, 25 and 26, as well as daily collective patchwork sessions. Register for the workshops at bit.ly/3gvy0Td.
Where: Temasek Shophouse, 28 Orchard Road
MRT: Dhoby Ghaut
When: Till Sept 30, 9am to 5pm daily
Admission: Free
Info: Visit the Post-Museum website
Celebrate Singapore's 56th With A Century of Lim Tze Peng's Artworks
Gotong Royong by Lim Tze Peng traces the growth of the nation from a sleepy fishing village to the world-renown city-state it is today. With more than 20 exclusive works, visitors will get a unique overview of the artist's evolution and a glimpse into the development of his love for Singapore throughout his life.
Where: Raffles City Shopping Centre Level 3 (next to Mikuni Restaurant), 252 North Bridge Road
MRT: City Hall
When: Till Sept 30, 10am to 10pm daily
Admission: Free
Info: Visit the Ode To Art website
Talks
Fertility 101 - Basics and Beyond
In this webinar, fertility experts share insights into improving chances of pregnancy and fertility investigations. Topics include boosting natural fertility, in-vitro fertilisation, infertility and surgery.
Where: Zoom
When: Sept 25, 1.30 to 4.30pm
Admission: Free with registration
Info: Visit the KK Women's and Children's Hospital website
Trailblazing into 2030 - How to Achieve a Truly Clean Singapore
In conjunction with World Cleanup Day, the Public Hygiene Council is organising this panel discussion to explore the issue.
Where: Public Hygiene Council's Facebook page
When: Sept 18, 10.30am to noon
Admission: Free with registration
Info: Visit the Public Hygiene Council website
Charity
Dover Park Hospice Virtual Sunflower Charity Dinner 2021
Enjoy a four-course Peranakan menu put together by chef Malcom Lee of Michelin-starred Candlenut and chef Willin Low of Wild Rocket. The meal will be delivered to your home. The evening's programme, which will take place virtually, includes a skit by emcee Hossan Leong and performances of popular Peranakan-themed songs by Dover Park Hospice GEMS Showchoir, as well as an auction featuring a Peranakan-inspired brooch designed by Mr Johnny Lam, general manager and lead designer of The Canary Diamond Co.
Where: Online, with home delivery dinner
When: Oct 15, 7 to 10.30pm (closing date for the dinner booking is Sept 21)
Admission: $600 to $1,588 a person, or $8,888 to $15,888 for a table of 10 guests
Info: Visit the Dover Park Hospice website
Kids
Staycations for Families
The Pan Pacific Hotels Group and travel agency KKday have teamed up for the 'Stay, Hide and Seek with Otah & Friends' staycation package. Modelled after the popular Otah & Friends otter-themed escape room, this kids-friendly package includes activities like a hide-and-seek game in the room. The welcome pack also comes with a pair of Otah cushions and an assortment of Otah snacks. Room rates start from $305.86.
Where: Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, 6 Raffles Boulevard; Parkroyal Collection Pickering, 3 Upper Pickering Street; Parkroyal on Beach Road, 7500 Beach Road & Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, Beach Road, 7500B Beach Road
MRT: Promenade, Esplanade / Outram Park / Bugis
When: Till Dec 30
Info: Visit the Pan Pacific Hotels website
CAMP Junior Urban Farmer Holiday Programme
In this half-day camp, budding young farmers go on a multi-sensory tour of the farm where they can discover how plants, animals and insects depend on one another as well as pick up gardening tips.
Where: Edible Garden City, 60 Jalan Penjara
MRT: Queenstown
When: Oct 8; Nov 22, 23 and 24; Dec 6,7,8, 13, 14 and 15
Admission: $90 a child (usual price is $150), including materials
Info: Visit the Edible Garden City website
The Equine Experience at the Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre
Participants learn about and interact with horses and ponies, including petting and feeding them, in an exclusive 30-minute behind-the-scenes walking stable tour.
Where: Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre, 1 Equestrian Walk (off Woodlands Avenue 3)
MRT: Kranji, Marsiling
When: 8am to 5pm daily
Price: $68 a person; $50 a person for group booking for a minimum of four in the same time slot
Info: Visit the Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre website
Classes
Starbucks x Lifelong Learning Institute Learning Café
Find out the story behind Starbucks coffee, as well as explore training opportunities through Starbucks Global Academy and SkillsFuture recommended training providers and employment opportunities with Starbucks Singapore.
Where: Paya Lebar Quarters Open Atrium,PLQ Mall, 10 Paya Lebar Road
MRT: Paya Lebar
When: Till Sept 10, 11am to 6.30pm (different timings for various workshops)
Admission: Free with registration
Info: Visit the SkillsFuture website
Open call
SUS Ads Video Challenge 2021
Reach, in collaboration with MM2 Entertainment and AsiaOne, has opened this challenge youths aged 16 to 35. They can submit a 60-second original short story, commercial or a documentary focusing on the themes of sustainable living, energy reset and resilient future. Winners stand to win up to $11,000 in cash prizes, along with a chance to have their videos aired at Cathay Cineplexes islandwide.
When: Submissions close on Sept 24
Admission: Free
Info: Visit the AsiaOne website
Others
GV Movie Club 14th Anniversary
GV Movie Club is celebrating their 14th annivesary with exclusive member deals. Redeem a free gift with a minimum purchase of two tickets for screenings on Thursdays. Enjoy 15 per cent off your bill when you dine-in at the Gold Class lounge at GV Grand, GV Suntec and GV VivoCity. Enjoy one-for-one movie sessions for movies before noon and after 12am - at any cinema except GV Vivo. To become a GV member, sign up online for free.
Where: Golden Village cinemas
When: Till Sept 29
Price: From $10 for a standard ticket
Info: Visit the Golden Village website
Careers Connect On-the-Go
This mobile extension of WSG's (Workforce Singapore)'s Careers Connect brings basic career advice, guidance and information closer to job seekers.
Where: Eunos Community Club, 180 Bedok Reservoir Road; Waterway Point, Village Square Atrium, Level 1, 83 Punggol Central
MRT: Bedok North / Punggol
When: Eunos Community Club: Till Sept 10, 10am to 5pm; Waterway Point: Till Sept 12, 10.30am to 8.30pm
Admission: Free
Info: Visit the Workforce Singapore website
SGUnited Jobs and Skills Info Kiosk
Navigate the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Info Kiosk through an Augmented Reality experience and find out how the SGUnited Jobs and Skills package and Workforce Singapore can support you at different stages of your career.
Where: Waterway Point, Village Square Atrium, Level 1, 83 Punggol Central
MRT: Punggol
When: Till Sept 12, 10.30am to 8.30pm
Admission: Free
Info: Visit the SGUnited Jobs and Skills website
JobStreet Virtual Career Fair
The fair returns with emerging job roles offered by Singapore's employers. Pre-register your interest for a chance to be selected for a personalised one-on-one resume review. Sign up to get early access to activities such as live chats with employers and career coaches, on-the-spot virtual interviews, and getting career tips and tools to refresh your professional profile.
When: Sept 13 to 15
Admission: Free with pre-registration at the JobStreet website
Info: Visit the JobStreet website
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