Jump in the deep end and join in the fun of the Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic, the largest ocean swimming event in South Australia.

The Classic is an open water swimming event for everyday and elite competitors inclusive of young, old, disabled and novice swimmers.

There are some great prizes, and five dollars from every entry fee will go to a self nominated club, community or sporting organisation.

The Channel Seven Brighton Jetty Classic is on February 1.

Be part of an attempt to break a Guinness World Record at the Havianas Australia Day Thong Challenge for charity.

People on giant inflatable Aussie iconic thongs will take to the water on beaches all over Australia to break the record and to raise funds for the Starlight Children’s Foundation and Surf Lifesaving Clubs.

Join in the fun of the Havianas Australia Day Thong Challenge, on January 26.

Sandra Sully is heralding Healthy Weight Week.

As part of Healthy Weight Week Sandra Sully and the Dieticians Association of Australia are encouraging Australians to eat better, feel better, move more and be conscious of your mind and body’s basic health needs.

Sign up today to take part in Healthy Weight Week, on January 25 to 31.

Palletco SA is having a Cocktail Party to raise funds for the Crows Foundation.

Crows coach Neil Craig will speak to guest, and the evening will also include the usual auctions and raffles as well as interviews with current Adelaide Footy Club players.

The Palletco SA Cocktail Party for the Crows Foundation is on January 31.

UnitingCare Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday is celebrated around the nation.

Events can be held any time during the month to raise funds to help UnitingCare provide practical support for Aussie battlers.

Gabriel Gate, the patron of UnitingCare Pancake Day, will help launch Pancake Day events.

UnitingCare Pancake Day officially falls on Tuesday February 24.

If you’ve finalised Christmas, checked your list twice, stuffed the turkey and wrapped the presents but forgotten one very important thing, it’s not too late to give a gift to the National Breast Cancer Foundation Christmas Appeal.

Just a small amount can make a difference and maybe mean a breakthrough in curing cancer.

Make a secure online donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation Christmas Appeal today.

For a lot of people Christmas can be the hardest time of the year, so Beyond Blue have designed a Christmas Service especially for this.

The service is for people who are grieving, experiencing difficulties or just not feeling emotionally positive through the Christmas period.

It’s a great idea and probably one that should go national.

The Beyond Blue Christmas Service, December 21, will be short with time afterwards for a cuppa.

Rachel Beck will perform at this year’s Adelaide Christmas Carols By Candlelight, raising funds for Novita Children’s Services, the Cora Barclay Centre and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Rod Savage, Rosanna Mangiarelli and Jason Snowy Carter will host the 64th annual charity evening at Elder Park, with the gold coin entry donation going to support the three nominated charities.

Adelaide’s Christmas Carols By Candlelight event is on December 21.

Adelaide Crows Players, coaches and personalities will join in the sing-a-long fun at the Crows Foundation Christmas Carols event.

The Toyota Christmas Tree will also be at the event for people to bring along presents to donate to disadvanteged and sick children, some of whom will spend Christmas in hospital.

The Christmas Carols concert will also be the launch of a fundraising campaign to help the Flinders Medical Centre purchase an echocardiology machine for the neonatal unit.

Crone with the Crows Foundation at the 2008 Christmas Carols evening, on December 18.

The McGuinness McDermott Foundation invites supporters and friends to celebrate Christmas at the SA Jockey Club’s Christmas Twighlight.

Christmas Twighlight features summer racing, fashions on the field and entertainment after the last race.

There are a number of packages on offer.

Help raise funds for the McGuinness McDermott Foundation at Christmas Twighlight, starting December 12.