• 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 2012

Cars and Bras at The Brewery

• 29th April 10am – 4pm.
• The Australian Brewery, 350 Annangrove Rd, Rouse Hill
• Come and view heaps of cars & bikes, vintage and custom including the "Team Sheriff" Variety Bash cars with their pre 1974 holdens and valiant.
• Fundraising event for Car 160 in the 2012 Variety Club Children's Charity Balmain to Bamaga Bash (road trip - raising funds for sick and disadvantaged children) and the Uplift Program (which collects second hand and new bras to send overseas to disadvantaged women).
• Meat raffles
• Raffle with fantastic prizes - to support Variety Children's Charity
• Lots of fun!
• Gold coin donation
• Bras are a luxury to women who can’t afford them. Collect your bras & invite your friends to donate on the day!
• Contact: 0418 447 815

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer experience?

• Do you want to reach out and assist newly arrived refugee children?
• Are you available one afternoon between Mon- Thurs from 3.00pm-4.30pm?
• SPARK is an after-school program that provides curriculum, social and cultural support to newly arrived refugee children and their families in selected primary schools in Western Sydney with significant numbers of refugee students.
• We are looking for volunteers to join us in Term 2, 2012 to assist primary school aged children of refugee background with their homework and English skills and helping to run creative and recreational activities.
• Volunteer profile: To participate in the program, volunteers do not need to have formal qualifications or experience working with children, however must have good spoken and written English skills to be able to assist someone else to improve their English, be enthusiastic, friendly, patient, and love working with children.
• Time commitment: We are looking for volunteers to join us from Term 2, 2012 commencing 30 April 2012 for at least a six month commitment to the program.
• Volunteers are required one afternoon a week between Monday to Thursday from 3.00pm to 4.30pm.
• Benefits: By volunteering with SPARK, you will be part of a supportive team in a rewarding program that provides much needed assistance to refugee children and their families.
• Locations: Monday: Auburn, Regents Park, Guildford Tuesday: Parramatta, Granville Wednesday: Pendle Hill, Auburn, Guildford Thursday: Girraween, Liverpool
• To apply, please complete an online application form available from: www.vinnies.org.au/spark
• Training for prospective volunteers will be held on either Saturday 14th April or 18th April 2012 in Parramatta.
• For more information please contact the SPARK Volunteer Officer at spark@vinnies.org.au or on 9568 0280.

Dr Suess, The Lorax - Movie fundraiser for Children's Cancer Charity

• 1st of April 11:00am
• Event Cinemas, Castle Hill
• Come watch "Dr Suess' The Lorax" and help raise money for the Children's Cancer Institute Australia.
• Cost: $18.50 for adults $13.50 for Children
• Website: www.givingforlife.org.au
• Bookings: Brooke Elliott email: brooke@visual-impact.com.au; Ph: 0410 535 650

Hills Shire Libraries - Events for April & School Holidays 2012

• Download the What's On brochure

The Artisans Fair

• All Fairs are on the Third Sunday of Each Month (Excluding January) from 9am - 3pm
• Location: Castle Hill Showground, Showground Road, Castle Hill
• Arts & Crafts
• Food Stalls
• Easy Free Parking
• Free Entry!
• Wander around our high quality unique craft stalls, many in air conditioned comfort.
• Buy the perfect gift or something for the home, kids or yourself at a value price from the maker.
• Enjoy a totally different REAL shopping experience
• Meet friends for a relaxed inexpensive dinner from our exotic food stalls.
• Perfect place to bring the kids, they can enjoy many activities and don’t have to sit quietly whilst you eat.
• Enquiries: Elizabeth Pratt 02 4576 4342 Email: liz@lizpratt.com.au Web: www.theartisansfair.com.au

Disability Discos

• 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

Parramatta Farmers Market

• Venue: Church Street Mall, Parramatta (just outside Westfields)
• Every Saturday from 8am
• Features stalls of local produce including fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, jams, flowers, dairy and meat, as well as arts, crafts, jewellery, clothing and home wares.

• Rouse Hill Market Square, Rouse Hill Town Centre
• 4th Saturday of every month, near bus transit
• Starts 8am
• Ph: 4572 6260
• www.hawkesburyharvest.com.au

• Castle Hill Showground, Carrington Rd, Castle Hill
• 2nd Saturday of each month
• Hours: 8am - 12pm
• Contact Ph: 4572 6260 or 0412 991 079

• Blacktown RSL Club car park, Second Ave, Blacktown
• Third Saturday of each month, 8.00am-12.00pm
• These Farmers Markets will showcase fresh produce from the local growers in our area. You will be able to purchase fresh produce direct from the grower and gourmet delights produced locally.
• Bookings: 9622 5222

FREE Tax Returns

• Do you earn under $40,000 per year? Would you like your tax return prepared for FREE?
• The Dean Park Community Development Project is hosting Tax Help 2010 in partnership with the Tax Department.
• The Tax Help Program will run every Tuesday in school terms at Dean Park where a qualified tax agent will prepare and lodge tax returns for FREE .
• If you would like to book an appointment please phone Karen on 96265128
• Location: The Dean Park Community Development Project, 9 Yarramundi  Drive, Dean Park NSW 2761

Parramatta Community Justice Clinic - Free legal advice (eligibility criteria apply)

• The Parramatta Community Justice Clinic (PCJC) provides free professional legal information, advice and referral services to the people of Western Sydney who cannot afford legal advice.
• The PCJC provides information and advice on a range of areas of law including:
  • Neighbourhood disputes
  • Traffic offences
  • Family law matters
  • Criminal law in the local court
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Home building matters
  • Tenancy disputes
  • Client hours are 10am - 1 pm, Monday to Friday.
  • To discuss client eligibility in greater detail please contact the Clinic on 8688 7873.
  • We are located on level 1 of the Justice Precinct Offices on Marsden St, Parramatta (in the heart of the courts precinct and next to Legal Aid).
  • To read more about our services and to download our brochure go to www.uws.edu.au/pcjc

• Immigration Clinic From the 18th November an Immigration Clinic will be offered every Thursday between 10am - 1pm. A pro bono Immigration Law specialist will offer information and advice on a range of topics including humanitarian visas and temporary work visas.
• Appointments are essential.

• Alternate Sundays 10am to 11:30am
• Help to tranqualise our mind and understand his wisdom through his guidance.
• Classes are now held fornightly on Sunday at 133 Bringelly Road, Kingswood
• Cost :Free Suitable for all ages and anyone who would like to elevate their life's quality.
• For more information please call Sophie 0433 726 100

• At Learning in the Hills on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.
• No experience needed.
• Individual assistance in basic techniques, composition and colour mixing.
• Landscapes & still life, catering for beginners & advanced.
• Cost $60 for the term.
• Contact
  • Learning in the Hills on 9639 7918 during school term on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9.30am to 2.00pm, or
  • The Hills Community Aid and Information Service during school holidays Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.00pm on 9639 8620.

Yoga classes

• Learning In The Hills has yoga classes available on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 10.00am to 11.30am at Turner Buildings (4 & 5), Balcombe Heights Community Buildings, 92 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills (opposite Jasper Road School).
• Join the classes and enjoy a gentle approach to Hatha Yoga, with an accent on breathing awareness and relaxation techniques.
• Cost: $60 for a term.
• Contact
  • Learning in the Hills on 9639 7918 9.30am to 2.00pm, or
  • The Hills Community Aid and Information Service during school holidays Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.00pm on 9639 8620.
  • For further enquiry & to find out term dates please contact on 9639 7918 (9.30-2.00pm).

Rotary Club - Rouse Hill

• Meets every week on Fridays 6.45am for 7am-8.15am.
• Location: Mean Fiddler Hotel, Greenway Room, off Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill
• Rotary runs a breakfast club at Rouse Hill to provide opportunities for business and professional people to meet and network on their way to work.    
• Meetings feature an interesting variety of speakers covering a wide range of topics and a light breakfast.
• Rotary consists of a cross section of every business community, its members come from all walks of life.   
• Rotarians help each other and collectively help others.
• Email RouseHillRotary@tpg.com.au if wishing to attend
• Rotary at a glance: 33,099 clubs in 207 countries, 532 Districts.
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Free Budgeting Advice

• Are you a Mum and/or Dad living in the Mt Druitt area
  with children 0-5 years old?
  • Having trouble paying your bills?
  • Always running out of money?
• Free budgeting advice available every week
• Phone Cheryl for an appointment on 9832 2300
• Appointments Essential
• Brought to you by Anglicare

• Bridge sessions held 5 times a week
• Bridge lessons for beginners held several times a year
• Enquiries to Secretary Ph: 9639 1364

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 charitable non profit 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

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