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24 February, 2017
24 February, 2017
March Media
Diary
Friday 3
March
9.30am to
1.30pm
Age Well,
Stay Connected
Connect with
local support services through information stalls and activities. Find
out first-hand how they can support you to live active and healthy lives with
improved physical and mental wellbeing. Enjoy morning tea and performance
by Simply Voices Seniors Choir.
Bookings essential
Blacktown Senior Citizens Centre, Gribble Place, Blacktown
Friday 3
March
10.00am to
11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm
Your
Wellbeing, Your Plan Information Session
We
all wish to age well. A big part of this is considering our wellbeing. This
interactive information session facilitated by the Council of the Ageing (COTA)
peer educators explore the possibilities/advantages of staying well as you age,
your options for increasing wellbeing, getting community and aged care services
on board to assist you and how this can improve local and community services
for everyone.
Hosted
by Blacktown City Council, Blacktown Country Women’s Association and the
Council of the Ageing.
Places are limited and bookings are essential
Blacktown
Country Women’s Association, Gribble Place, Blacktown
Friday 3
March
12.00pm to
2.00pm
Seniors
Festival Community Lunch
Make new
friends and discover what ‘social days’ are like at Blacktown Meals on Wheels.
See for yourself we offer more than just a meal! Be quick to book your
spot for this free community lunch.
Hosted by
Blacktown City Council and Blacktown Meals on Wheels.
Places are limited and bookings are essential
For more information visit https://seniorsfestivalcommunitylunch.eventbrite.com.au or call
9839 6287
Blacktown Meals on Wheels, Gribble Place, Blacktown
Saturday
4 March
Bushcare
– Nurragingy Reserve
9.00
am – 12.00 pm
Join
this new Bushcare group to plant locally native plants, and remove weeds
improving the natural environment. New
volunteers are always welcome. You don't
need any experience, just a sturdy pair of shoes, and an interest in getting
outdoors and learning about our local native bushland. It’s free, no bookings
required.
For
more information contact Council on 9839 6074.
Meet
at: Nurragingy Reserve, Knox Road, Doonside (meeting point Blacksmith Hut)
Saturday
4 March
Bushcare
– Tregear Reserve
9.00
am – 12.00 pm
Join
this Bushcare group to plant locally native plants, and remove weeds improving
the natural environment. New volunteers
are always welcome. You don't need any
experience, just a sturdy pair of shoes, and an interest in getting outdoors
and learning about our local native bushland. It’s free, no bookings required.
For
more information contact Council on 9839 6074.
Meet
at: Tregear Reserve, Wilkes Crescent, Tregear
Saturday 4
March
10.30am to
3.00pm
Band of All
Ages: Performance Workshop 1
Band of All
Ages is an intergenerational and cross cultural project lead by Linda Marr that
engages singers, dancers and musicians of all ages. Bring your
instruments, musical skills, existing compositions and understanding of musical
genres to the collaborative space to explore and share your expertise.
- bookings essential
- For more information visit https://blacktownartscentre.eventbrite.com.au or call 9839 6287/ 9839 6558.
Blacktown Arts
Centre, 78 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown
Saturday
4 March
Blacktown: Worm Farming and Composting Workshop
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Learn how to set up your organic recycling system to turn food scraps and garden waste into fantastic fertiliser and soil conditioner for your garden. We will teach you how you can get started with compost worms at home, and give you tricks on keeping your compost bin healthy.
This workshop is free for residents. Places are limited. Booking is essential. Visit sustainableblacktown.eventbrite.com to book, or for more information or ring 9839 6055. Seven Hills (address will be given when booking)
Blacktown: Worm Farming and Composting Workshop
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Learn how to set up your organic recycling system to turn food scraps and garden waste into fantastic fertiliser and soil conditioner for your garden. We will teach you how you can get started with compost worms at home, and give you tricks on keeping your compost bin healthy.
This workshop is free for residents. Places are limited. Booking is essential. Visit sustainableblacktown.eventbrite.com to book, or for more information or ring 9839 6055. Seven Hills (address will be given when booking)
Sunday
5 March
Clean Up Australia Day 2017 Participate in Australia's largest community-based environmental event.
Clean Up Australia Day 2017 Participate in Australia's largest community-based environmental event.
Clean Up Australia Day is your opportunity
to gather your family, neighbours, and friends to help clean up your local
environment.
Clean Up Australia Day is the nations the
largest community-based environmental event. Over the last 25 years volunteers
have donated 27.2 million hours towards caring for the environment by removing
an estimated 288,650 tonnes of rubbish from 145,754 sites across the country.
Last year over 800 volunteers from across
Blacktown City collected 9 tonnes of waste from 41 registered sites. More than
9,500 students from 40 schools also participated.
You can register now to create a new
clean-up site near you. Or join an existing cleanup site near you. Visit
www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au to sign-up.
Blacktown City Council have proudly
supported Clean Up Australia Day events since it first started 26 years ago,
and we encourage individuals, families, community groups, and schools to get
involved this year.
Cost: Free
Booking: visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au to register as a volunteer Various locations across Blacktown City. Visit the website to find one near you.
Cost: Free
Booking: visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au to register as a volunteer Various locations across Blacktown City. Visit the website to find one near you.
Sunday
5 March
Bushcare
– Banks Reserve
9.00
am – 12.00 pm
Join
this Bushcare group to plant locally native plants, and remove weeds improving
the natural environment. New volunteers
are always welcome. You don't need any
experience, just a sturdy pair of shoes, and an interest in getting outdoors
and learning about our local native bushland. It’s free, no bookings required.
For
more information contact Council on 9839 6074.
Meet
at: Banks Reserve, Sparman Crescent, Kings Langley
Sunday
5 March
Bushcare
– Doonside Crescent Reserve
9.00
am – 12.00 pm
Join
this new Bushcare group to plant locally native plants, and remove weeds
improving the natural environment. New
volunteers are always welcome. You don't
need any experience, just a sturdy pair of shoes, and an interest in getting
outdoors and learning about our local native bushland. It’s free, no bookings
required.
For
more information contact Council on 9839 6074.
Meet
at: Doonside Crescent Reserve, Clarence Street, Blacktown
Thursday
9 March
Blacktown: UR-3R waste treatment facility tour
10.00am – 1.00pm Join the tour of the Eastern Creek UR-3R Waste Facility to see how contents from your red bin is sorted so that organic matter such as food scraps and green waste is and converted into compost. Please note this tour is not suitable for children under 15 years.
This tour is free for residents. Places are limited. Booking is essential. Visit sustainableblacktown.eventbrite.com to book, or for more information or ring 9839 6055. Blacktown (address will be given when booking)
Blacktown: UR-3R waste treatment facility tour
10.00am – 1.00pm Join the tour of the Eastern Creek UR-3R Waste Facility to see how contents from your red bin is sorted so that organic matter such as food scraps and green waste is and converted into compost. Please note this tour is not suitable for children under 15 years.
This tour is free for residents. Places are limited. Booking is essential. Visit sustainableblacktown.eventbrite.com to book, or for more information or ring 9839 6055. Blacktown (address will be given when booking)
Saturday
11 March
Bushcare
– Doctor Charles McKay Reserve
9.00
am – 12.00 pm
Join this new Bushcare group to plant locally native plants, and
remove weeds improving the natural environment.
New volunteers are always welcome.
You don't need any experience, just a sturdy pair of shoes, and an
interest in getting outdoors and learning about our local native bushland. It’s
free, no bookings required.
For more information contact Council on 9839 6074
Meet at: Dr Charles McKay Reserve, Beames Avenue, Mt Druitt
Saturday
11 March
Seven Hills: Natural cleaning – Living with less workshop
9.30 am – 12.30pm Learn simple, planet-friendly tricks and tips to clean your home the natural way. Leave our workshop equipped with all the info you need to ditch the chemicals and save on expensive cleaning products.
This workshop is free for residents. Places are limited. Booking is essential. Visit sustainableblacktown.eventbrite.com to book, or for more information or ring 9839 6055. Seven Hills (address will be given when booking)
Seven Hills: Natural cleaning – Living with less workshop
9.30 am – 12.30pm Learn simple, planet-friendly tricks and tips to clean your home the natural way. Leave our workshop equipped with all the info you need to ditch the chemicals and save on expensive cleaning products.
This workshop is free for residents. Places are limited. Booking is essential. Visit sustainableblacktown.eventbrite.com to book, or for more information or ring 9839 6055. Seven Hills (address will be given when booking)
Saturday 11
March
10.30am to
2.00pm
Band of All
Ages: Performance Workshop 2
Band of All
Ages is an intergenerational and cross cultural project lead by Linda Marr that
engages singers, dancers and musicians of all ages. Bring your
instruments, musical skills, existing compositions and understanding of musical
genres to the collaborative space to explore and share your expertise. This is
the second performance workshop. Participants need to be available to
attend both workshops and the show at 3pm on 11 March.
Bookings essential
For more information visit https://blacktownartscentre.eventbrite.com.au
or
call 9839 6287/ 9839 6558.
Blacktown Arts Centre, 78 Flushcombe Road,
Blacktown
Saturday
11 March
3.00pm
to 4.00pm
Band
of All Ages: The Show
Band of All Ages is an intergenerational and cross
cultural show that engages singers, dancers and musicians of all ages.
The performers lead by Linda Marr have collaboratively jammed, danced and sung
together during two workshops that have facilitated intergenerational exchange
of musical skills and interests. Come support this showcase of talents
that makes a positive value statement about older and younger people in our
community.
Bookings essential
For more information visit https://blacktownartscentre.eventbrite.com.au or call 9839 6287/ 9839 6558
Blacktown Arts Centre, 78 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown
Saturday
18 March
Bushcare
– Snowy Reserve
9.00
am – 12.00 pm
Join this Bushcare group to plant locally native plants, and
remove weeds improving the natural environment.
New volunteers are always welcome.
You don't need any experience, just a sturdy pair of shoes, and an
interest in getting outdoors and learning about our local native bushland. It’s
free, no bookings required.
For more information contact Council on 9839 6074.
Meet at: Snowy Reserve, Tuross Street, Seven Hills
Saturday
18 March
Seven Hills: Recycle, reuse, recreate timber workshop
9.30am – 1.30pm Learn how to create furniture using recycled materials. You also gain an introduction to working with timber and using hand tools and will build a piece of furniture that you get to take home.
This workshop is free for residents. Places are limited. Booking is essential. Visit sustainableblacktown.eventbrite.com to book, or for more information or ring 9839 6055. Seven Hills (address will be given when booking)
Seven Hills: Recycle, reuse, recreate timber workshop
9.30am – 1.30pm Learn how to create furniture using recycled materials. You also gain an introduction to working with timber and using hand tools and will build a piece of furniture that you get to take home.
This workshop is free for residents. Places are limited. Booking is essential. Visit sustainableblacktown.eventbrite.com to book, or for more information or ring 9839 6055. Seven Hills (address will be given when booking)
Saturday
18 March
Woodcroft: Adopt a Park at Lake Woodcroft Reserve
8.00am – 10.00am Help to improve this great park. Activities include litter pick up and watering new gardens. All equipment supplied, just wear covered shoes and protective clothing. Supervised children are welcome, they will have fun too!
Woodcroft: Adopt a Park at Lake Woodcroft Reserve
8.00am – 10.00am Help to improve this great park. Activities include litter pick up and watering new gardens. All equipment supplied, just wear covered shoes and protective clothing. Supervised children are welcome, they will have fun too!
For more information contact Council’s Adopt
a Park Officer on 9839 6814.
Lake Woodcroft, Meet near the wharf off Woodcroft Drive, Woodcroft.
Saturday
18 March
Bushcare
– Snowy Reserve
9.00
am – 12.00 pm
Join this Bushcare group to plant locally native plants, and
remove weeds improving the natural environment.
New volunteers are always welcome.
You don't need any experience, just a sturdy pair of shoes, and an
interest in getting outdoors and learning about our local native bushland. It’s
free, no bookings required.
For more information contact Council on 9839 6074.
Meet at: Snowy Reserve, Tuross Street, Seven Hills
Sunday
19 March
Bushcare
– Knudsen Reserve
9.00
am – 12.00 pm
Join this Bushcare group to plant locally native plants, and
remove weeds improving the natural environment.
New volunteers are always welcome.
You don't need any experience, just a sturdy pair of shoes, and an
interest in getting outdoors and learning about our local native bushland. It’s
free, no bookings required.
For more information contact Council on 9839 6074.
Meet at: Knudsen Reserve, Garfield Road West, Riverstone
Saturday
25 March
Adopt
a Park Pat Zikan Reserve
8.00am
– 10.00am
Help make this park a beautiful place.
Watering and removing litter in the gardens. All equipment supplied, just wear
covered shoes and protective clothing. Supervised children are welcome, they
will have fun too!
Free
No bookings required. Registration on the
day.
For more information contact Council’s Adopt
a Park Officer on 9839 6814.
Pat Zikan Reserve, Blacktown. Access either
off Flushcombe Road or Filey Street.
Saturday
25 March
Bushcare
– Timbertop Reserve
9.00
am – 12.00 pm
Join this Bushcare group to plant locally native plants, and
remove weeds improving the natural environment.
New volunteers are always welcome.
You don't need any experience, just a sturdy pair of shoes, and an
interest in getting outdoors and learning about our local native bushland. It’s free, no bookings required.
For more information contact Council on 9839 6074.
Meet at: Timbertop Reserve, Norman Street (West), Prospect
Saturday
25 March
1 Million Trees – Community planting event
9.00am – 12.00 noon Residents, community groups and businesses are invited to join Council in planting locally native trees, shrubs and grasses at our next community planting event. This planting will increase biodiversity and encourage native birds back into the Bells Creek Corridor.
1 Million Trees – Community planting event
9.00am – 12.00 noon Residents, community groups and businesses are invited to join Council in planting locally native trees, shrubs and grasses at our next community planting event. This planting will increase biodiversity and encourage native birds back into the Bells Creek Corridor.
Council will provide all plants, materials
and refreshments. For safety reasons,
participants must wear closed in shoes, and are encouraged to wear a hat, long
pants and a long sleeved shirt. Planting is suitable for all ages, so come
along, and bring your family and friends. This project is delivered as part of
the 1 million trees – Cumberland Stepping Stones Program and will enhance local
amenity.
For further information please call council on 9839 6074. Aunty Mavis Halvorson Park, off Amsterdam Street, Oakhurst
For further information please call council on 9839 6074. Aunty Mavis Halvorson Park, off Amsterdam Street, Oakhurst
Saturday
25 March
Blacktown: Waterway discovery tour
9.00am- 10.30am Join us for this waterway discovery tour at Mitchell Reserve in Blacktown. We will identify the many species of birds that visit the wetland, discover some of the creatures that live below the surface of the water that can be indicators for water quality, and learn about the engineered solutions that help keep our waterways clean and healthy.
Places are limited. Booking is essential. Visit sustainableblacktown.eventbrite.com to book, or for more information or ring 9839 6055. Blacktown (address will be given when booking).
Blacktown: Waterway discovery tour
9.00am- 10.30am Join us for this waterway discovery tour at Mitchell Reserve in Blacktown. We will identify the many species of birds that visit the wetland, discover some of the creatures that live below the surface of the water that can be indicators for water quality, and learn about the engineered solutions that help keep our waterways clean and healthy.
Places are limited. Booking is essential. Visit sustainableblacktown.eventbrite.com to book, or for more information or ring 9839 6055. Blacktown (address will be given when booking).
Saturday
25 March
Earth Hour 2017
8.30pm – 9.30pm local time Switch off to join the future. This year Earth Hour is encouraging people to switch the lights off as a symbol of support for a low pollution, clean energy future for all generations.
Earth Hour 2017
8.30pm – 9.30pm local time Switch off to join the future. This year Earth Hour is encouraging people to switch the lights off as a symbol of support for a low pollution, clean energy future for all generations.
Saturday
25 March
Blacktown: Adopt a Park at Pat Zikan Reserve
8.00am – 10.00am
Blacktown: Adopt a Park at Pat Zikan Reserve
8.00am – 10.00am
Help to improve this great park. Activities
include litter pick up and watering new gardens. All equipment supplied, just
wear covered shoes and protective clothing. Supervised children are welcome,
they will have fun too!
For more information contact Council’s Adopt a Park Officer on 9839 6814. Meet at Pat Zikan Reserve, access either of Flushcombe Road or Filey Street, Blacktown.
For more information contact Council’s Adopt a Park Officer on 9839 6814. Meet at Pat Zikan Reserve, access either of Flushcombe Road or Filey Street, Blacktown.
Sunday 26
March
Seven Hills: Sustainability Hub working bee
8.30am – 11:30am
Looking to get involved in a community project that will make a difference?
Seven Hills: Sustainability Hub working bee
8.30am – 11:30am
Looking to get involved in a community project that will make a difference?
We are creating a showcase sustainability
education centre in Seven Hills and need your help. The last Sunday of every
month we hold a working bee at the Sustainability Hub where we undertake a
range of jobs to help bring our vision to life. Be part of this great project.
Jobs vary each month and could include help with planting and watering, weeding and mulching, compost-turning, coop-cleaning, general site maintenance. Over the coming months we will also be planning and constructing new feature areas including a food forest, and composting workshop space.
Jobs vary each month and could include help with planting and watering, weeding and mulching, compost-turning, coop-cleaning, general site maintenance. Over the coming months we will also be planning and constructing new feature areas including a food forest, and composting workshop space.
To book or for more info go
to: sustainableblacktown.eventbrite.com or phone 9839 6055 during office hours.
Sustainability Hub, 71 Seven Hills Road South,
Seven Hills
Sunday
26 March
Bushcare
– Faulkland Crescent Reserve
9.00
am – 12.00 pm
Join this Bushcare group to plant locally native plants, and
remove weeds improving the natural environment.
New volunteers are always welcome.
You don't need any experience, just a sturdy pair of shoes, and an
interest in getting outdoors and learning about our local native bushland. It’s free, no bookings required.
For more information contact Council on 9839 6074.
Meet at: Faulkland Crescent Reserve, Faulkland Crescent, Kings
Park (meet at the picnic shelter on top of hill)
Sunday
26 March
Bushcare
– Whitehaven Reserve
9.00
am – 12.00 pm
Join this Bushcare group to plant locally native plants, and
remove weeds improving the natural environment.
New volunteers are always welcome.
You don't need any experience, just a sturdy pair of shoes, and an
interest in getting outdoors and learning about our local native bushland. It’s
free, no bookings required.
For more information contact Council on 9839 6074.
Meet at: Whitehaven Reserve, Lyndel Close, Quakers Hill
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