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November14
LACROSSEFURY
Known as the fastest game on
two feet and a fabulous spectator
sport to boot, international lacrosse
is coming to Singapore, with a
tournament being held from 7 to 9
November. Free admission at The
Padang.
singaporelacrosse.com
RIVER REGATTA
Spectators won’t get wet, but the
on-water action will be exciting at
Singapore’s 32nd River Regatta, to be
held on 8 and 9 November at the Kallang
Water Sports Centre. 10 Stadium Lane.
sdba.org.sg/events/32nd-singapore-
river-regatta
MACAQUES AT
MACRITCHIE
The most conspicuous, mischievous
animals at MacRitchie Reservoir Park,
the long-tailed macaques are, in fact,
misunderstood. Their complex social
network comprises kin networks, power
struggles and friends and foes – mirroring
humans in many ways. Learn more on
a walk led by experts from the Jane
Goodall Institute Singapore. 8 November
and 13 December, 5pm to 6pm. Suitable
for adults and children older than eight.
Register at least three days in advance at
sg.monkey.walk@gmail.com .ORCHID
GARDEN TOUR
Explore the beauty and diversity of
the orchids in the National Orchid
Garden on a free tour, held every third
Saturday of the month at 9am, 10am,
11am and 4pm. Register at the Visitor
Centre of the Singapore Botanic
Gardens 15 minutes beforehand.
6471 7361 | sbg.org.sg
ORGAN
OVERTURE
In the 80s, every second
home boasted an organ, for
regular sing-along sessions.
Rekindle those memories
at a concert in the newly
refurbished Victoria Concert
Hall, when organist Margaret
Chen teams up with trumpeter
Philip Norris. 10 November at
12.30pm, 11 Empress Place.
Other concerts follow on 20
December and 12 January.
sso.org.sg
Fun and Free
We know Singapore is an expensive place to
live, so we’ve tracked down some freebies to
make your money stretch further.
Hail the cooler November weather and get outdoors!