Wednesday 1 March 2017

Blacktown City Council March Media Diary 2017


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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

For more information visit https://agewellstayconnected.eventbrite.com.au or call 9839 6287

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

For more information visit https://yourwellbeing2.eventbrite.com.au or call 9839 6287

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.


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)



Sunday 5 March
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.  



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)



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)



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)


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!

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.

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


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).



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.

To get involved, or find a local Earth Hour event happening near you visit www.earthhour.org.au

Saturday 25 March
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.



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?

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.

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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