For current events, refer to This Month and This Fortnight sections;

• 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
• Business seminars and events may be found in the Small Business Events section

April 2010

Hills Shire Library Events (Baulkham Hills, Rouse Hill, Castle Hill & other branches)

• March-April -Hills Pioneers 1810-1910 display at Castle Hill
• Glen McNamara - discusses his book 'Dirty Work' detailing his time undercover in the Australian Police Force
• March/April- Family Fun Fest at Rouse Hill.
  • Hands on activities, entertainment and lots of fun!
• March/April- Youth week photography competition, see staff for more details
• Nutrition Therapy seminar and cooking demonstration at Rouse Hill
• April - Musical Reptile Show at Castle Hill during the school holidays
• April - Science workshops at various branches during the school holidays
• Book events online: http://thehillsshirelibraryservice.eventbrite.com

Pre-school Storytime

Storytimes for preschoolers are held during school terms at all Hills Shire Library branches. These lively sessions are a great way to introduce preschoolers to a love of books.

• Baulkham Hills Tuesday & Friday 11.00am
• Carlingford Wednesday & Friday 10.30am
• Castle Hill Tuesday & Wednesday 10.30am & 11.15am
• Dural Thursday 10.30am
• Rouse Hill Tuesday & Friday 10.30am
• Please note: due to space restrictions participant numbers are limited at Castle Hill and Rouse Hill Special group visits are welcome by appointment at any branch

Disability Discos

• 14th April (2nd Wednesday of each month) 6.30pm - 9.30pm
• Location: Castle Hill RSL
• Monthly discos for people with disabilities will be held at Castle Hill RSL.
• These discos are accessible for the wider community.
• In some cases carer support is required.
• Bookings with North West Disability Services are essential Email: enquiries@nwds.org.au or Ph: 9686 4155
• Cost: $10
• Web: www.nwds.org.au

Manga Workshop for Teens!

• Date: Thursday 15 April 2010 Time: 10.30am -2pm
• Location: Castle Hill Library
• Take part in a Manga Cartooning Workshop during Youth Week.
• This workshop has been designed for people who have a basic knowledge of cartooning. It is perfect for those who want to learn how to draw using the popular Manga cartooning techniques as seen in Naruto, Yu-Gi-Oh and the many other graphic novels that The Hills Shire Library Service holds.
• Who: Young adults aged between 12-18 years
• Cost: FREE (Tickets essential)
• Free lunch of pizza and drinks provided
• Contact: 9761 4510
• Book events online: http://thehillsshirelibraryservice.eventbrite.com

May 2010

June 2010

Variety the Children's Charity - Fundraising Dinner

• 5th June 2010
• Mediteranean House, Ramsay Street Fivedock.
• An entertaining evening is guaranteed!
• The local group Team Sheriff is part of the VARIETY BASH raising funds to help Variety in their efforts to support less fortunate children in NSW. Last Year 110 Bash cars left from Bennalong Point for a 12 day treek to Broken Hill via Alice Springs. Total funds raised: $1million of which eam Sheriff raised over $75,000.
• Tickets are $110pp.
• Team Sheriff & Variety are looking for local organisations and people in the area to support their fundraising efforts and attend the Dinner.
• For more information, contact Robyn on 0418 447 815
  

If you are running a local event, you can send the details to us on an Events Publicity Form and we can publicise the event here (free for non profit charitable type organisations). Alternatively, you can simply email us at info@mylocalguide.net.au

If you know of a local event that you would like to see here contact us using a feedback form or email us at info@mylocalguide.net.au.