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September 2008
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Fri 29 Feb - Sat 8 Nov
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Penrith Symphony Orchestra
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Penrith Symphony Orchestra 2008 20th Anniversary Subscription Series.
3 Great Concerts: JSAPC
Gala Concert Sat 29th March
Masterworks Sat 31st May
Hungarian Goulash 8th November
Bookings now open, by phone or on-line.
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JSAPC |
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1300 789 118
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Mon 21 Jul - Sun 28 Sep
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The 2008 Hawkesbury Garden Competition
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Once again, the annual Hawkesbury City Council Garden Competition for 2008 is upon us. Local residents and community members have the opportunity to enter this year's competition.
You don’t have to be an expert... just love your garden!
The many categories include: Best...
Front and Back Garden, Seniors Garden, Acreage Garden, Colourful Garden, New Garden, Environmentally Friendly Garden, Educational/ Institutional Garden, Non-Residential Garden and the new Kids Category.
The competition closes on 5th September and judging will take place over the last two weekends in September.
The Hawkesbury Camera Club will again be photographing the entries for the presentation night in October.
Winners and place getters within each of the categories will receive a range of donated prizes and vouchers from our sponsors, some of who have been involved with the competition for almost a decade now.
Entry forms can be picked up from the Council offices, Local Nurseries or downloaded from Council’s website. For more information, please call.
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In and around the Hawkesbury. |
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0421 403 272
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Thu 14 Aug - Mon 22 Sep
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Stall Holders Required for Spring Markets & Fair
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St Andrew's Primary School in Marayong is holding a SPRING MARKETS & FAIR on SATURDAY 25th OCTOBER between 10am - 3pm.
STALL HOLDERS ARE REQUIRED!
General Stall: $30, Food Stall: $40
Phone Donna O'Brien for more information and to request an Stall Application Form.
There will be Food stalls, Market stalls, Rides, Show bags, Lucky dips, Entertainment, Fashion Parade, Face painting, Children's activities, Displays and much, much more for young and old!
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St Andrew's Primary School
36 Breakfast Rd
Marayong |
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0410 206 606
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Sat 23 Aug - Sun 2 Nov
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Strictly Samoan
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Strictly Samoan is a cultural program of visual art and social history exhibitions. The suite of exhibitions and public event program has involved both the Samoan community residing in Australia and abroad. The exhibition reflects on historical issues as well as highlighting contemporary life.
Open Daily 10:00am – 5:00pm.
Admission Free.
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The Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest, 86 River Rd, Emu Plains. |
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4735 1100
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Tue 2 Sep - Fri 12 Sep
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Spring Gardening Festival
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Gardening talks, demos & displays. Information and photographs about all the groups involved will be on display for the whole 10 days. Free prizes- worm farm, fuchsias & geraniums.
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Penrith City Library, High Street, Penrith. |
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4732 7891
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Sat 6 Sep - Sun 14 Sep
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History Week - Penrith City Library
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Open from 2pm – 5pm every day. No charge
•History Week (Saturday 6th- Sunday 14th September)
The theme this year is ‘The Water’s Edge’ and the Library will be having a display on Castlereagh called ‘At the Water’s Edge: Reminiscences of Castlereagh’. Memories of life along Castlereagh Road, a section of which is now part of the Penrith Lakes Scheme. Images, relics and memoirs of the people and places which made up the Castlereagh community. For anyone with links to the Castlereagh area or an interest in local history.
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Research Room, Penrith City Library, 601 High Street Penrith. |
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4732 8040
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Sat 6 Sep - Sun 14 Sep
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History Week 2008
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The History Council of New South Wales is proud to present History Week 2008; a wonderfully rich and exuberant expression of the history of our state. With over 270 events across Sydney and NSW, together we will be going on a fascinating exploration of the theme ‘the water’s edge’. The program has something for everyone: whether you want to uncover your own history or experience the past in general there is a vast array of exhibitions, lectures and walking tours for your enjoyment.
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Over 270 events across Sydney and NSW. |
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(02) 9252 8715
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Mon 8 Sep
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The Cystic Fibrosis Australia The Great Escape 2008 – Street Parade
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The Cystic Fibrosis Australia The Great Escape 2008 – Street parade.
This fundraising car rally with a difference begins from Penrith for the first time. The cars will travel to the Barossa Valley, via the Great Ocean Road, concluding 11 days later on 18th September.
Prior to the beginning of The Great Escape, the cars will be on show in a special street parade, starting from Doonmore Street at 2.30pm & finishing at McDonalds on High Street.
Cystic Fibrosis Australia. Contact (02) 9878 2075.
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Doonmore Street, Penrith. |
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(02) 9878 2075
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Tue 9 Sep
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Men’s Health Public Forum
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This popular Health Forum, conducted annually by Sydney Adventist Hospital, features presentations by medical specialists to educate men and build awareness of various conditions and preventative measures to improve health and wellbeing.
Both men and women are invited to attend this informative evening featuring leading medical specialists, light refreshments and health displays.
This year’s Men’s Health Public Forum will start at 6.15pm for 7pm. The topics to be presented include:
Nutrition & Healthy Eating - Helen Price
Exercise Myths & Misconceptions - Emily Cook
Prostate Enlargement & Cancer - Dr Philip Bergersen
Diabetes - Therese Cameron & Dr Margaret Bridgman
For bookings and further information, please phone or email or visit the website.
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Sydney Adventist Hospital
Fox Valley Road
Wahroonga |
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(02) 9487 9871
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Wed 10 Sep
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Morning Melodies
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The day features live entertainment by 2 artists as well as a 2-course meal for $12. 10.30am – 2.30pm.
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St. Marys Band Club, Great Western Highway, St. Marys. |
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(02) 9623 1211
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Thu 11 Sep
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Sportstar of the Year Annual Dinner
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Presentation of the Senior & Junior Sportstar of the Year Awards plus numerous other annual awards.
Tickets - $80 per person (includes 3 course dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks), 10% discount for groups of 10 or more. Silent auction items available.
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Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith. |
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4735 1730
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Fri 12 Sep - Sat 13 Sep
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A Command Performance- Variety Show
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Come along for an evening of song, dance & comedy in the presence of a very special guest! 8pm. Tickets – full price $10, Concession $10. Also 19th and 20th September. This is a benefit to the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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Henry Lawson Theatre, Henry Lawson Avenue, Werrington. |
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02 9673 6666
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Fri 12 Sep - Sun 14 Sep
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Caravan and Camping Expo
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Free parking and admission. Open 9am to 5pm each day. The Penrith Caravan, Camping & Holiday Expo is hailed as one of western Sydney’s biggest, brightest and best leisure shows. Whether you’re interested in recreational vehicles or camping, or information on amazing Australian holiday destinations, or a great day out for the entire family, something to suit everyone.
Panthers Pavilion, Mulgoa Rd, Penrith. Contact: 9637 0599
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Panthers Pavilion, Mulgoa Rd, Penrith. |
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9637 0599
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Sat 13 Sep
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She’s the King
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Performer Jacqueline’s deep, soulful vocals, dark, exotic looks, combined with the strong vocal harmonies of her back-up singers and some of Australia’s best musicians, make “She’s the King an experience not to be missed. Doors open 8pm. Tickets $25
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Penrith RSL, Tindale Street, Penrith. |
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4728 5200
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Sat 13 Sep
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Jewellery & Gem Craft Sales and Open Day
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Presented by Nepean District Lapidary Club Incorporated. Featuring sales of jewellery, crystals, opals, gemstones, minerals & gem craft. From 9am to 4pm. Free Admission. Sausage sizzle and drinks available for purchase.
Contact 9628 0937 or 0407921485
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The Clubrooms, 12 North Street, Penrith. |
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9628 0937
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Sat 13 Sep
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The Australian Elvis
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The Australian Elvis show Starring Dean Vegas.
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Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith. |
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1800 061 991
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Sat 13 Sep
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Solar Boat Challenge NSW Finals
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13th September- Solar Boat Challenge NSW finals. Sydney International Regatta Centre. Contact 4730 0000 or 8307 7607
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Sydney International Regatta Centre. |
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4730 0000
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Sat 13 Sep
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Vicary’s Vineyard Craft Fair
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Handcrafted clothes for kids/adults, toys, hats’n’things, secondhand goods & collectables, gifts, books, arts & crafts, cellar door wine tastings, face paining, balloons, and Thomas the Tank Engine rides with Thomas, Toby, James, Percy. From 9.30am
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Vicary’s Winery, The Northern Road, Luddenham. |
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4773 4161
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Sun 14 Sep
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Pete Murray
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Sunday 14th September
Pete Murray
Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith.
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Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith. |
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1800 061 991
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Mon 15 Sep
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Kids Morning
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Care Bears storytelling sessions. 9.30am, 10.30am & 11.30am.
Westfield Penrith, 585 High Street, Penrith. Contact 4721 4354
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Westfield Penrith, 585 High Street, Penrith. |
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4721 4354
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Fri 19 Sep
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Diabetes Buzz Day
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Diabetes Buzz Day – the annual fundraising event for Diabetes Australia-NSW will be held on Friday, 19 September and in the next few weeks more than 200,000 flashing pens, torch keyrings, magnetic badges and buzz bees will sent out to selected retail outlets across the nation to help fight diabetes.
The merchandise will be sold at the selected retail outlets and Sydney railway stations on Diabetes Buzz Day.
The annual fundraising event is the biggest appeal by Diabetes Australia-NSW and aims to raise $400,000 for vital diabetes awareness, education, research and advocacy programs.
There will be plenty of opportunities for people to buy merchandise and help the campaign.
While September 19 is the date that Buzz Day flashing pens, torch keyrings, magnetic badges and buzz bees merchandise will be sold at railways stations, they will be available throughout September at Best & Less, Blooms The Chemist, Medicare (NSW & ACT), National Pharmacies, Pharmacist Advice, Priceline, Priceline Pharmacy, Soul Pattinson Chemist, Terry White Chemists and Tony Ferguson.
The ever popular bee dogs, peeper’s bee and the new bee bear will be available online. Please visit the website!
Diabetes Australia-NSW is also appealing for volunteers to help sell Buzz Day merchandise at Central, Town Hall, Wynyard, Circular Quay, St Leonards, Parramatta and Martin Place stations. Merchandise will also be sold at the QVB and Pitt St forecourts and Martin Place.
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New South Wales |
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1300 136 588
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Sat 20 Sep
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Grose View Public School Spring Fest
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Grose View Public School's bi-annual Spring Fest is on once again.
This year the festival has a 'green' theme with the mascot 'Reg the Recycling Veg'. It will be a fun day out for locals or visitors to the Hawkesbury and will include :
· Amusements
· Trash & Treasure
· Cakes
· Showbags
. Novelties
. Lucky Dips
· Chocolate Wheel
. Mechanical Surfboard
· Plants
· Face Painting
· Craft stall
· Entertainment
. Auction
· Jams & Pickles
. pre-loved Books and Magazines
. Lolly stall
· Food – BBQ, Hotdogs, Fruit Salad, Waffles, Nachos, Spider Drinks, Coffee stall · And much, much more
A great day is expected with lots of people and many bargains from 9:30am - 4:00pm.
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Grose View Public School
249 Grose Wold Rd
Grose Vale NSW 2753 |
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(02) 4572 1386
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Sun 21 Sep
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Cirquinox
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Roll up, Roll up! Cirquinox is coming.
Ever dreamt of running away with the Circus – well here’s a chance to test your skills. Cirquinox is a colourful, interactive circus festival featuring aerial acts, stage shows, roving performers, a circus play space, face painting, circus stalls and refreshments. The brave and adventurous are invited to test their skills in the circus workshops.
Cirquinox 2008 will be held in the grounds of the Norman Lindsay Gallery at Faulconbridge.
“Cirquinox will feature a fantastic line up of entertainment. Between performances, there will be stalls and roving entertainment to be enjoyed,” said Cirquinox producer and director, Alison Wheeler.
Most of the performers are local talent, drawn from the Blue Mountains and Central West. Acts include Kate Reid from Candy Stripe Circus, Tee’s Top Time, Mr. Qwirk, All in One Circus, Liqueur Flambé, and Captain Finhead. There will also be performances from Ruby Bloomers Women’s Circus, Zany Yare, Circo Blurto and Dark Mask Productions, representing local young artists.
Cirquinox is auspiced by the Upper Blue Mountains Circus Arts Project. The Blue Mountains City Council Cultural Partnerships Program is a proud sponsor of the event, with more sponsors to be announced.
Adults $15, Child / Concession $9 (includes all shows).
A shuttle trolley bus service will run from Springwood Station for a gold coin donation.
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Norman Lindsay Gallery
14 Norman Lindsay Crescent
Faulconbridge via Springwood
Blue Mountains |
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02 4751 1067
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