April 2008
- Farmers and Fine Food Market
- Hills Craft Market
- Sunday 27th April
- Castle Hill Showground, Off Carrington Rd, Caste Hill
- 9-3pm
- Ph:9548 0709
- Merriville House Heritage Day
- April 26th
- Cavamah Way, Kellyville Ridge
- Hawkesbury National Fiddle Festival
June 2008
- North West Festival & Fireworks Spectacular
- POSTPONED TO JULY 5th
- Stanhope Softball Field, Stanhope Parkway, Stanhope Gardens
- For more details contact North West Community Care Ph: 8824 2899
- Trivia Night
- June 28th
- Rooty Hill RSL
- Fundraising night for the Doonside Hawks Soccer Club
- $20 per head, tables of 10
- Great fun and prizes
- All proceeds go towards sporting equipment and the annual presentation for the children
- Bookings & enquiries: Pricilla Maher Ph: 0410 628 652
- Email: cilljk@bigpond.net.au
- University of the Visayas Chorale Concert
- Saturday, 28 June 2008
- A Night to Remember Concert
- Location: Riverside Theatre Parramatta
- Starts 7:30pm for 3 hours
- Cost $20.00
- Bookings: Riverside Box Office Ph: 02 8839 3399 Email: boxoffice@riversideparramatta.com.au
- Web: www.banagbanag.com
- A night of fun, entertainment and excitement as the UV Chorale explodes onto the stage with music, song and dance, launching their World Youth Day 08 tour "Bringing the Spirit of WYD to the Bush".
August 2008
- Glenwood Redbacks Cricket Club Inc. Registration Days
- Family Fish In
Back to top »- FREE Financial Seminars from Centrelink
- Location: Fairfield Centrelink office, 29-33 Barbara Street Fairfield
- 4th Aug - Understanding Your Pension - 9-10.30am
- 4th Aug - Accommodation Options in Retirement - 10.45-12.15pm
- Information may be obtained by accessing the Centrelink website - go to the A-Z lisitng and select Seminars (or click on the word seminars here). However at the time of writing (June 08) none of these seminars was listed on the site, so your best bet is to call the booking line on 13 6357 or email fis.seminar.bookings@centrelink.gov.au
- Stanhope Community Markets
- Sunday August 3 2008, 10.00am - 4.00pm
- Location: Stanhope Village , Sentry Drive, Stanhoe Gardens
- Held on first Sunday of every month.
- Free entry, parking and entertainment
- The Smocking Arts Guild of NSW Open Day
- Sunday 3 August 2008, 10am to 2pm
- Creative Arts Centre, Dence Park, Stanley St, Epping
- Morning Tea will be provided, but please bring your own coffee cup and your lunch.
- Pre-pleated sampler with threads & needle will cost $5
- Basic stitches will be taught on the day.
- Half price membership is available to anyone that would like to join at Open Day.
- For enquiries or to book a place please call President Beverley McPherson on 9634 7070.
- Come along for a fun filled day!
- The Guild’s chosen community project is Wee Care. Guild members make smocked baby gowns, along with smocked, knitted and crocheted bonnets, booties, caps and cuddle rugs which are donated to various Sydney Hospitals for premature and stillborn babies.
- Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers & Gourmet Food Market
- Castle Hill Showground, Carrington Rd, Castle Hill
- 2nd Saturday of each month
- Hours: 8am - 12pm
- Aug 9th, Sept 13th, Oct 11th, Nov 8th, Dec 13th
- Contact Ph: 4572 6260 or 0412 991 079
- Sun Herald City To Surf Race
- 10th August starts at 9am
- 14 kilometre fun run
- Held on the second Sunday of August each year, it sees more than 60,000 people compete in the world's largest fun run.
- Starting at Hyde Park, Park Street, Sydney, finishing at Bondi Beach
- Ph: 9282 2833
- Website: www.city2surf.sunherald.com.au
Father's Festival
- 31st August, 10:30am - 3:30pm
- Aberdoon House, Rouse Hill
- Next To Rouse Hill Primary School, Clower Road, Rouse Hill
- Loads of fun for all the family - entertainment and activities include:
- MOTIV8, Lavender Lily, Drumming workshops and performances,
- NRL, Raffles, Sporting Activities, Jumping Castle, Face Painting, Showbags, Firetrucks.
- Free Raffle Ticket On Entry!
- Hot Food and beverages available
- On street parking available. Disabled parking available onsite.
Gardening Australia Expo
- 29 - 31st August 9.30am to 5.00pm daily
- Sydney Showground Sydney Olympic Park
Homebush
- Contact Details:
- Based around ABC TV's popular Gardening Australia program
- Expert advice from ABC Gardening Australia presenters on stage to answer your questions and provide advice & from other horticultural and landscape industry experts
- Aimed at beginners though to seasoned enthusiasts.
- Includes practical gardening demonstrations, products and talks.
- Entry Cost : Adult $16; Concession $13; Family 2A+3C $38; Child >5 $6; Child <5 FREE
Blacktown Council Environmental Seminars and Workshops
Penrith Show
- 30-31st August, from 8am
- Penrith Show Penrith Showground, Station Street Penrith, NSW 2750
- Held the last weekend in August each year.
- Includes Grand parade and fireworks spectacular, equestrian events, wood chopping, trotting, Olympic hurdling, iron man and woman competition, side shows, exhibitions, dog show, fruit and vegetable, harness racing, carnival rides, displays and heaps of live entertainment.
- Contact Details: Ph: 4721 2375 Fax: 4732 2763 Email: penrithhrc@pnc.com
Blacktown City 'Family Sports Fest' 2008
- 30 August, from 1.00pm - 4.00pm
- Blacktown Olympic Park Athletics Precinct, Eastern Rd, Rooty Hill
- Bookings: 9839 6591
- Family event
- Try out a variety of FREE activities from many different sports, inc. AFL, Soccer, Softball, Rugby League, Oz Tag, Soccer Goalkeeping, Karate and Fencing.
- Discover Blacktown Olympic Park, Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope, Blacktown Aquatic Centre & Emerton Leisure Centre.
- Includes loads of giveaways, competitions, & mega inflatables for the kids, the Blacktown City 'Family Sports Fest' is guaranteed to provide an exciting, energising & fun filled afternoon for the young-and the young at heart!
FREE Family Fun Day
- Saturday 30th August 11am - 1pm
- Location: William Mason Reserve - between Meacher & Methven Streets, Mt Druitt
- FREE Activities Including:
- Jumping castles
- Bj Disco
- Craft Activities
- Please bring a Picnic Rug to sit on
- For more information contact Julie on 9832 8943
- Brought to you by the Stronger Families Community Strategy initiative of the Australian Govt.; Blacktown Council and Mission Australia.
Theatre Musical Workshop - Tell Me On A Sunday
- Saturday 30th August Midday-5pm
- Seymour Centre, Sydney, (corner of City Road and Cleveland St, Chippendale)
- Kookaburra Kids Enrichment Program invites young people aged 10-17 years old to discover the magic of theatre and see how it is made. Includes :-
- Preshow discussion
- Backstage tour of the Tell Me On A Sunday set
- Learn a song and perform it on the set of the show
- See the matinee performance of Tell Me On a Sunday show (Andrew Lloyd Webber musical)
- Post show Q and A session with the Tell Me On A Sunday team
- Cost $50 per participant (includes tickets to the matinee & interval snack)
- Accompanying adults (restricted numbers) can attend show and post show Q & A only for special $55 price)
- Enrolment: Register as a Kookaburra Kid (free registration) then download booking form from www.kookaburra.org.au
- Contact, credit card payment & enquiries - Ph: 02 9267 2566
- Forms to be returned by post or fax to: Kookaburra Kids , PO BOX 1581, Darlinghurst, NSW 1300; Fax: 02 9267 1599
- This event brought to you by BREED Local Community Partnership for 13-19 year olds - see www.breedcp.com.au or call BREED team on 9853 3247 for more information
Treagar Festival
- 30th August 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Location: Corner Wilkes and Aurora Drive, Tregear
September 2008
Council Elections - don't forget to vote on Saturday 13th September!
Orange Blossom Festival
- Friday 5th - 22nd September
- Now in it's 40th year The Orange Blossom Festival is a community festival that include events that cater for all ages and interests such as music, arts, food fairs, seminars, exhibitions, sporting and animal events, open days, tours, seniors and youth activities, fairs and fireworks.
- For a list of the events being held, please refer to the Orange Blossom Website: www.orangeblossom.com.au and the Orange Blossom Festival Events page on the Hills Shire Council website (www.bhsc.nsw.gov.au)
National Child Protection Week 7th-13th September
- NAPCAN promotes National Child Protection Week 2008 to highlight the on-going national campaign to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect.
- The National campaign will be built around NAPCAN's powerful multi media advertisement, Children See, Children Do.
- For further information see the NAPCAN website
Survival Skills for Healthy Families - Course
- Families are the foundation of our community. We want them to be strong and endure. This course teaches patterns and skills that support healthy family life. It will teach families the role of parents, the role of the children and the role of the couple in the family. Single parent and blended family concerns are also included. All will receive encouragement to develop and practice the skills to manage their lives and to prevent and solve problems.
- Where: Hillsong Church (The Hub Undercroft), Corner of Norwest BLVD and Solend CCT, Baulkham Hills.
- When: Commences 7.00pm (Rego 6.45pm) Monday night , September 8th 2008. Runs for 6 weeks.
- Cost: $50.00 Course book included.
- Who: Parents and children between the ages of 5 and 12. Free child minding available.
- Contact: Andrew Vidler 88464619
- Email: life@hillsong.com Web: www.hillsong.com/life (This is an Anglicare program.)
Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers & Gourmet Food Market
- Castle Hill Showground, Carrington Rd, Castle Hill
- 2nd Saturday of each month
- Hours: 8am - 12pm
- Sept 13th, Oct 11th, Nov 8th, Dec 13th
- Contact Ph: 4572 6260 or 0412 991 079
Kids Fun Day
- Thursday - 11th September
- Location: Dawson Mall, Mt Druitt (between Mt Druitt Library and Westfield )
- Children See . Children Do. Make your influence positive
- Promoting Child Protection Week
- FREE activities:
- Face painting
- Sausage sizzle
- Didgeridoo Player
- Choir performances
- Craft activities
- Information Stand
Surviving the Mortgage Crisis - FREE PUBLIC INFORMATION FORUM
- Saturday 13th Sept, 2-5pm
- Rooty Hill RSL, 55 Sherbrook Street, Rooty Hill
- FREE practical advice for homeowners experiencing mortgage stress from Legal Aid NSW .
- Event includes:
- Public forum 2-3.30pm
- Panel of experts will answer questions
- FREE one on one legal advice 3.30-5pm
- Speak directly to a lawyer
- Mortgage Stress Expo 3.30-5pm
- Speak with exhibitors and pick up free info
Improve Your English Language Conversation Skills - Free course*
- Would you like to improve your English conversation
skills?
- To register your interest, come along to an information and
enrolment session -
- Where: Glenhaven Community Centre, 76 Glenhaven Rd, Glenhaven
- When: Friday, 12 September 2008, Time: 2.00pm
- For more information please contact:
Banu - Hills Community Aid & Info 9639 8620
Carol - Nirimba TAFE 9208 7097
René - Rouse Hill Families Connect 8824 3266
- This TAFE course will run subject to sufficient demand. Classes will commence on Friday 17 October 2008
from 1pm to 3pm at Glenhaven Community Centre
and conclude Friday 5 December.
- *This course is free for Australian citizens and
permanent residents and students not currently
enrolled in another fee exempt TAFE course.
Some temporary visa holders are also eligible
but need to seek advice from TAFE staff.
Columbia 300 South Pacific Classic Tournament
- Friday 12th – Sunday 14th of Sept, 12pm - 5pm
- Location: AMF Bowling Castle Hill
- This action packed three-day tournament, will give super-star bowlers from all over Australia the chance to take home over $35,000 in prize money.
- The highest placed male and female will also have the unique opportunity to represent Australia in the 44th annual Qubica-AMF Bowling World Cup, in Hermosillo, Mexico, from the 7th to the 15th of November 2008.
- With the competition bowling-off at midday this Friday, everyone is invited to come along to AMF Bowling at Castle Hill and watch over 100 superstar bowlers in action, from all across the country.
- Cost : Free
September 2008
- Visit Blacktown website hosts an extensive events calendar specifically for the Blacktown area.
- Blacktown Council Events Calendar lists local events
- Baulkham Hills Library Events Calendar lists local events
Orange Blossom Festival
- Friday 5th - 22nd September
- Now in it's 40th year The Orange Blossom Festival is a community festival that include events that cater for all ages and interests such as music, arts, food fairs, seminars, exhibitions, sporting and animal events, open days, tours, seniors and youth activities, fairs and fireworks.
- For a list of the events being held, please refer to the Orange Blossom Website: www.orangeblossom.com.au and the Orange Blossom Festival Events page on the Hills Shire Council website (www.bhsc.nsw.gov.au)
University of the Third Age - Open Day
- Wednesday 24th Sept, 10.30am-12pm
- Henry Rooke Room, Vinegar Hill Memorial Library & Community Centre, Rouse Hill Town Centre
- U3A provides a social learning environment organised by and for people 50+ who are interested in lifelong learning and sharing their knowledge and experiences
- Come along to the open day to meet new people with similar & varied interests.
- Participate in programs or help out with planning social/learning activities for over 50's
- Contact: Linda Leggott Ph: 8824 3837; Mob : 0412 940 310
Springtime Gardening with Judy Horton
- Join expert horticulturalist Judy Horton as she gives you practical tips for getting the most out of your garden in spring.
- Judy can be heard on 2GB giving garden advice.
- Date: Saturday 20th September
Time: 2pm - 3pm
- Cost: $5 (Tickets Essential)
- Location: William Bernard Room
Vinegar Hill Memorial Library
29 Main Street, Rouse Hill
- Contact: 8889 5200
Soap Making
- This adult class is a fabulous introduction to soap making using soap bases. They are all vegetable based and are an attractive, safe and convenient product. Using basic utensils from the kitchen, you will make up some very cute soaps - transparent soap with embeds and also regular soap as a "lemon meringue pie". The pieces you make in the class will go home with you.
- Date: Thursday 25th September
Time: 7pm - 8pm
- Cost: $22.50 (Tickets Essential)
- Location: Patrick White Room
Vinegar Hill Memorial
Library & Community Centre
29 Main Street, Rouse Hill
- Contact: 8889 5200
Humphrey Bear visits Yarrandale
- Sunday 21st September
- Time: 2-4pm
- Venue: Yarrandale Reserve, Stanhope Gardens
Home Safety Expo
- 23rd September
- Time: 7.30pm
- Venue: Blacktown Leisure Centre Corner Stanhope Parkway & Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens
- Connections Community Development in conjunction with Quakers Hill Police, Fire Bridgade, St John's Ambulance & Bunnings Warehouse
Bidwill Celebration of Community
Woodcroft Lakes Festival
Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers & Gourmet Food Market
- Rouse Hill Market Square, Rouse Hill Town Centre
- 4th Saturday of every month, near bus transit
- Starts 8am
- Sept 27th, Oct 25th, Nov 22nd, Dec 21st
Hills Shire Council Living Sustainably Workshops
- Ongoing program of events accessible at Baulkham Hills Shire Council under Council Events
- Location: Environment Centre, Annangrove Park, Cnr Annangrove Road and Currie Avenue, Annangrove
- Contact: Health and Environment Protection Team
Ph: (02) 9843 0533 or 9654 3571 Email: Council-ENVIRO@bhsc.nsw.gov.au
- Events for 2008:
- Tour of Unique Natural Areas
- Saturday 27 September 9am - 12pm
- FREE Event & Lunch Provided
- Bookings Essential
- This workshop will involve a bus tour (leaving from Baulkham Hills Shire Council and Rouse Hill Town Centre) out to the Environment Centre at Annangrove Park. The bus will travel past some of the shires natural areas, highlighting endangered plants and animal habitat and explaining the transition between soils and vegetation across the shire.
- Participants will receive a goody bag to help understand and protect our special animal and plant communities in the shire.
Holidays Camps - Free sport for all kids
- Sep 29 - Oct 10
- Sydney Olympic Park
- Free sport for all kids to attend the Sports STAR Search Clinic
- More details on our website www.starstv.com.au
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