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August 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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| Location: |
JSAPC |
| Bookings: |
1300 789 118
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Sun 1 Jun - Sun 31 Aug
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Yulefest in the Blue Mountains
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The magical wintertime months of June, July and August is Yulefest in the Blue Mountains. Many venues offer traditional Christmas style celebrations.
While cold winds blow and the occasional snow falls, experience warm 'Mountains' hospitality, log fires, Christmas fare, singalongs and perhaps even Santa.
Yulefest in the Mountains is a special time to celebrate winter with traditional Yulefest dinners and luncheons.
Live entertainment, carols and decorations all add to the Yulefest atmosphere. Enjoy the crisp mountain air by day and the glow of a cosy fire at night.
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Throughout the Blue Mountains |
| Bookings: |
1300 653 408
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Fri 6 Jun - Fri 29 Aug
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Braemar Gallery Exhibitions
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6 - 22 June Three Aspects – Watercolours by Ron Knott, Andrew Johnston & Bernd Jansons.
27 June to 13 July Female by Nature – Three contemporary artists, David Mapletoft, Karin Ward and Ellen Legge, exhibiting photography and mixed media representational of the female form.
18 July – 3 August - Outside/Inside Environments - Photographs & paintings by siblings Maryanne Bell and Vladimir Pavlovic.
8 – 24 August - Friends of Braemar – Various works by local artists.
From 29 August - Secret Life of Women - Focusing on the nurturing powers water embodies in our environment.
Gallery open: Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 10am - 4pm.
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| Location: |
104 Macquarie Rd, Springwood. |
| Bookings: |
4723 5046
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Mon 30 Jun - Fri 29 Aug
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'Ways of Seeing' - An Exhibition by Dean Gosling and Pia Larsen
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EXHIBITION DATES
Monday 30 June – 29 August 2008.
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
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The UWS Art Gallery, Building AD, University of Western Sydney(Penrith, Werrington North Campus). |
| Bookings: |
02 4620 3460
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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. |
| Bookings: |
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 between 10am - 3pm.
STALL HOLDERS ARE REQUIRED!
General Stall: $30, Food Stall: $40
Stallholders must have own public liability insurance.
Phone or email for more information or to request an Stall Application Form.
The stall application form will need to be filled out and returned by the closing date (22/9/08) to be considered.
Food, Stalls, Rides, Show Bags, Lucky Dips, Entertainment, Face painting
and much, much more!
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| Location: |
36 Breakfast Rd Marayong |
| Bookings: |
0410 206 606
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Wed 20 Aug
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• Penrith Valley Performing Arts Festival
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7pm. All tickets $18
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| Location: |
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and Q Theatre, High St, Penrith. |
| Bookings: |
4723 7600
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Wed 20 Aug
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Charity Trivia Night
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Fundraiser for Westmead Children’s Hospital, $30 per person includes three course meal, trivia auctions and loads of fun.
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| Location: |
King Henry’s Court, Henry St, Penrith. |
| Bookings: |
9834 3422
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Fri 22 Aug
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National Science Week Astronomy Night - BLACK HOLES
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Discusses the formation and consequences of black holes in the universe.
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| Location: |
UWS Observatory, University of Western Sydney, Penrith Campus Great Western Highway, Werrington North (Building AO) |
| Bookings: |
02 47 360135
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Fri 22 Aug
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Gyroscope
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Gyroscope with special guests, Shihad and Sugar Army.
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| Location: |
Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith. |
| Bookings: |
1800 061 991
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Sat 23 Aug - Thu 2 Oct
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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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| Location: |
The Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest, 86 River Rd, Emu Plains. |
| Bookings: |
4735 1100
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Sat 23 Aug
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Little River Tribute Band
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“Help is on it’s Way” Dinner Show
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| Location: |
Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith. |
| Bookings: |
1800 061 991
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Sat 23 Aug
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The Supreme Motown Show
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The Supreme Motown Show
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| Location: |
St. Marys Band Club, Great Western Highway, St. Marys. |
| Bookings: |
(02) 9623 1211
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Sat 23 Aug
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An American Trilogy - Three International Elvis Tribute Performers
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7.30pm for 8pm start. Tickets: $15.00 Members & $20 Non Members. Three times more variety, three times the quality, three times the fun & nostalgia The show consists of 3 Principals and a six piece Band. There will be 6 different Elvis costume changes and approx 32 songs performed by 3 Artists.
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| Location: |
St Marys Rugby League Club, Cnr. Forrester & Boronia Roads, St Marys. |
| Bookings: |
9677 7777
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Sat 23 Aug
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Stupenda Concerts 2008
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9th Sydney International Piano Competition Winner. Performer & program to be announced.
Commencing ay 8.00pm.
Adult $30/Conc$25/Student$20
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| Location: |
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and Q Theatre, High St, Penrith. |
| Bookings: |
4723 7600
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Sat 23 Aug - Sun 24 Aug
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PWS Slalom Series
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7.30 – 10.30 am (rafting will commence afterwards).
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| Location: |
Penrith Whitewater Stadium, McCarthy’s Lane, Cranebrook. |
| Bookings: |
4730 4300
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Sun 24 Aug
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Walk 4 Autism
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This walk, organised as a fundraiser by the Luke Priddis Foundation, is a chance for individuals & families to get some exercise, have fun & socialise with other members of the community. Walking/cycling paths will be closed from 9am – 1pm during the event.
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| Location: |
Sydney International Regatta Centre, Old Castlereagh Road, Penrith. |
| Bookings: |
0402 538 456
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Sun 24 Aug
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Sailibility – Come and Try Day
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From 11am – 3pm. Sailability facilitates sailing for everyone regardless of age or ability. It began in Australia in 1991. Sailability is a non-profit organisation dedicated to increasing sailing opportunities for everyone, regardless of age or disability.
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| Location: |
Sydney International Regatta Centre, Old Castlereagh Road, Penrith. |
| Bookings: |
0402 538 456
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Mon 25 Aug
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Panthers vs Melbourne Storm
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Gates open 4:30pm, Toyota Cup match at 4:45pm, Pre game entertainment, main game at 7pm.
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| Location: |
CUA Stadium, Ransley St, Penrith. |
| Bookings: |
1800 061 991
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Sat 30 Aug
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Annual Mayoral Charity Ball
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Saturday 30th August- Annual Mayoral Charity Ball. St Marys Band Club. Contact 4732 8076
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| Location: |
St Marys Band Club |
| Bookings: |
4732 8076
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Sat 30 Aug
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St Clair Uniting Church Open Day and Fair
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St Clair Uniting Church will hold an Open Day and Fair on August 30 from 8.30am to 3pm as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations.
There will be a giant book stall, cake stall, craft stalls, sausage sizzle, a jumping castle and face painting for the kids, and information displays.
If you are interested in having a stall, please phone for details.
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| Location: |
St Clair Uniting Church
Corner Bennett Rd and Autumnleaf Parade
St Clair |
| Bookings: |
8214-8600
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Sat 30 Aug
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Applied First Aid
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Kimba Solutions will be holding a ONE DAY ONLY First Aid Course Level 2 Applied First Aid Course (new name for Senior First Aid Certificate) from 9am-5pm on Saturday 30th August 2008.
For bookings and enquries, please phone or email.
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| Location: |
Kurrajong CWA Hall
58 Old Bells Line of Road
Kurrajong |
| Bookings: |
02 47391745 or 0420648612
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Sat 30 Aug - Sun 31 Aug
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Penrith Show
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30th and 31st August- Penrith Show. Penrith Showground.
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| Location: |
Penrith Showground. |
| Bookings: |
4721 2375
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Sun 31 Aug
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Symphony at the Lakes
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31st August- Symphony at the Lakes. Sydney International Regatta Centre. Contact 4730 0000
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| Location: |
Sydney International Regatta Centre |
| Bookings: |
4730 0000
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