30/09/20082008 Blacktown - Events Calendar
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12 Sep - 31 Dec - Mini Muscles

Details:
Fun and fitness for children. Come in and join in the fun of the Mini Muscles Program at Blacktown Aquatic Centre! Mini Muscles is a structed Children's Health and Fitness Program designed for 2 - 5 year olds. Every Friday 9.30am - 10.30am. Don't miss out! Book now.
Location:
Blacktown Aquatic Centre, Boyd St, Blacktown
Bookings: 9622 2279

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20 Sep - 18 Oct - 2008 Blacktown City Art Exhibition

Details:
The Blacktown City Art Exhibition features painting, watercolour, works on paper and sculpture sections. Contact the Centre for entry forms and artwork delivery dates.
Location:
Blacktown Arts Centre, 78 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown.
Bookings: 9839 6558

http://www.artscentre.blacktown.nsw.gov.au

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1 Oct - 31 Dec - Fractal Art

Details:
Local Blacktown Artisits Tab Dec and Stan Florek display their work on the walls of Bristro 44.
Location:
Bristro 44, 44 Flushcombe Rd., Blacktown 2148
Bookings: 98396281

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6 Oct - 27 Oct - Yoga Class

Details:
Relax, unwind & let the stress of the morning float away...From 6th October Blacktown Aquatic Centre will conduct a lunchtime Yoga class every Monday between 12pm-1pm. Yoga classes consist of gentle stretching, correct breathing techniques, yoga postures and relaxation. Improve your mind & body awareness, increase your flexibility & help aid in stress management. If you can't make a lunchtime class, Yoga is also available at 5pm Tuesday & 6.30pm Thursday. Classes cost $11.00 per session. No booking required, just turn up.For more information, please contact the Health & Fitness Staff at Blacktown Aquatic Centre.
Location:
Blacktown Aquatic Centre, Boyd St, Blacktown
Bookings: 9622 2279

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12 Oct - Music & Arts Junior Talent Search

Details:
Heat one. Doors open 12.30 pm, Show 1-5 pm. Adult $5.00 / Child $2.50.
Location:
Blacktown RSL, Second Ave., Blacktown.
Bookings: 9622 5222
http://www.blacktownrsl.com.au

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12 Oct - Paul Storm 'On Tour'

Details:
The Prospect Heritage Trust Inc's Guest Speaker, Paul Storm, will give a talk entitled 'On Tour'. This is mostly tourist ephemera dating back to pre WW11, some even pre WW1. Paul's interest in this subject came out of his stamp collecting hobby, when he started to notice strange, interesting post marks from unusual tourist sites. Some of his pieces include cards, labels and stickers from country's such as Switzerland and Italy, but also from ships and hotels.
Location:
The Prospect History Cottage,Prospect Reservoir,Reservoir Rd,Prospect NSW 2148
Bookings: 02 9621 8225


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12 Oct - Vicary’s Vineyard Craft Fair

Details:
Come & help Thomas celebrate his 10th birthday & meet the Fat Controller. Handcrafted clothes for kids & adults, hats’n’things, second hand goods & collectables, gifts, books, arts & crafts, wine tasting at the cellar door. Thomas the Tank Engine train rides, with Thomas, Toby, James & Percy. Face painting, balloons. Stallholders welcome.
Location:
Vicary’s Winery, The Northern Road, Luddenham
Bookings: 4773 4161

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13 Oct - 21 Dec - Term 4 Swim School

Details:
For toddlers, children and adults a fully sequenced swim school that provides a broad balanced program of swimming, water safety and survival skills. The latest teaching methodologies are coupled with fun interactive games.
The school caters for children from 6 months of age to adults of varying abilities.
Fourth term starts on 13 October and runs for 10 weeks
Location:
Emerton Leisure Centre, Jersey Rd, Emerton
Bookings: 9628 7016

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13 Oct - 12 Nov - Boot Camp

Details:
A military style outdoor training program designed to challenge all aspects of your health and fitness. It's 5 weeks of intensive training that will help you lose weight, tone up and get fit!
Due to the massive success of the first 3 camps we are offering a fourth program on Wednesday evenings at 6.30PM to 7.30PM for 5 weeks commencing on 13 October.
The program includes 10 training sessions, 2 fitness assessments, a Boot Camp T-shirt and information pack for just $125.00
Location:
Emerton Leisure Centre, Jersey Rd, Emerton
Bookings: 9628 7016

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13 Oct - 12 Nov - Boot Camp Cadets

Details:
The Boot Camp Cadets program for children aged 6 - 16 years kicks off on October 13 for 5 weeks on Monday and Wednesday nights.
The cadets program is split into 2 categories on the Monday and Wednesday nights. Children aged 6-11 will participate in the junior program from 5.30PM to 6.30 PM and seniors aged 12-16 will be from 6.30 to 7.30.
Boot Camp Cadets is a military inspired exercise program developed specifically for growing bodies. The program will challenge all aspects of your children's health and fitness combining the benefits of one on one training with the camaraderie of group exercise.
Our motivated leaders will encourage and guide participants through an intense workout incorporating callisthenic exercises such as pushups, jumping jacks, sit-ups with running, boxing, pool activities and military style drills to help children lose weight and get fit whilst having loads of fun.
The purpose of this program is to create a fun non-threatening atmosphere where children feel safe and confident, participate in a workout while learning more about their bodies, nutrition and healthy living.
Boot Camp Cadets costs $120 for the 5 week program. Spaces are limited and bookings essential
Location:
Emerton Leisure Centre, Jersey Rd, Emerton
Bookings: 9628 7016

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14 Oct - Morning Melodies

Details:
The day features live entertainment by 2 artists as well as a 2-course meal for $12. 10.30am – 2.30pm
Location:
St. Marys Band Club, Great Western Highway, St. Marys.
Bookings: (02) 9623 1211

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17 Oct - 19 Dec - Little Legends

Details:
Little Legends is a 10 week physical and social development program for children aged 3-5 years. Your children will learn different sports each week through a series of drills, skills and games and will develop their:
Motor skills
Social interaction
Confidence
Creativity
Coordination
The program cost $70 and encompasses 10, 2 hour sports themed sessions incorporating music, games and learning tools. Giving your child a kick start in basic movements such as catching, throwing, passing, kicking, the list is endless.
We are holding 2 free trial days on Wednesday 8 October and Friday 10 October between 10AM and 12PM
Location:
Emerton Leisure Centre, Jersey Rd, Emerton
Bookings: 9628 7016

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18 Oct - Mount Druitt Festival

Details:
come along and have some fun with rides, stalls, live performances, show bags and more!
Location:
Dawson Mall, Mount Druitt (next to Westfield)
Bookings: 9839 6000

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18 Oct - Magic of the Desert

Details:
Be entertained by the Arabian mystic in one of the most exciting spectaculars. An exotic show that combines magic, dancing and song to create an exciting blend of contemporary and traditional middle-eastern choreography in all it's vibrant exciting and inspiring form. 8 pm. $3.30 for members, $5.50 for visitors.
Location:
Blacktown Workers Club, Campbell St., Blacktown.
Bookings: 9830 0600
http://www.workersclub.com.au

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18 Oct - V Tribe

Details:
FREE live bands from 10PM. DJ from 9PM
Location:
Blacktown RSL, Second Ave, Blacktown
Bookings: 9622 5222
http://blacktownrsl.com.au

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19 Oct - A Tour Of History At Cockatoo Island

Details:
The Prospect Hertitage Trust Inc., invites you to our next excursion to Cockatoo Island. Bookings are essential. $15.00 per person ( Payment MUST be paid by 1st October) as payment and a list of visitors must be forwarded to The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust two weeks prior to our excursion. Maximum number for the guided tour is 20 people.Book early so as not to be disappointed. We will travel to the city by train and meet up at Circular Quay where we MUST catch the 10.45am Parramatta River service which will drop us off at Cockatoo Island in time for the 11.15am tour. This will be a 1 1/2 hour walking tour, which does have ONE short, steep incline. If you would like to come for the day out with the group but are not sure about the full days walk, a self guided brochure is available for $2.50, which means you can walk a little or as much as you like.Lunch is BYO in the picnic area or dine at the Muster Station Caf'e
Location:
The Prospect History Cottage, Prospect Reservoir, Reservoir Rd, Prospect
Bookings: 9622 6749


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24 Oct - Bliss Bomb

Details:
Live on stage. Doors open 8.00pm. FREE entertainment
Location:
Blacktown RSL Club, Second Ave, Blacktown
Bookings: 9622 5222
http://www.blacktownrsl.com.au

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25 Oct - Sustainable Living Workshops 2008 Autumn Sessions

Details:
Attend a FREE Sustainable Living Workshop and learn how to reduce your impact on the environment. Blacktown City Council is offering this workshop. Places are limited and bookings are essential. A no-dig garden is a garden made above ground. Learn how to build this simple garden in your backyard and let nature do the rest for you. Includes a FREE lunch.
Location:
Bidwill Community Garden, Chestnut Cres, Bidwill
Bookings: 9839 6000
http://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au

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25 Oct - Uncovered

Details:
FREE live bands from 10PM. DJ from 9PM
Location:
Blacktown RSL, Second Ave, Blacktown
Bookings: 9622 5222
http://blacktownrsl.com.au

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25 Oct - St Bartholomews Ghost Tours

Details:
Are you a believer? St Bart's offers you the chance to meet their local ghosts. Walk the parallels of this world and the next.Hair raising stories of lost souls. Bookings essential.
Location:
St Bartholomews Church, Ponds Rd, Prospect
Bookings: 9839 6000

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25 Oct - SPRING MARKETS & FAIR

Details:
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!
Location:
St Andrew's Primary School
36 Breakfast Rd
Marayong
Bookings: 0410 206 606


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26 Oct - Ted E's Farewell Tour

Details:
The world fell in love with Ted E Bear when he was first introduced as the undisputed star of ventriloquist David Strassman's acclaimed show. But the entertainment world is spinning in disbelief at the announcement of his retirement last week. Audiences have just one more chance to fall in love with Ted E Bear all over again when he & Strassman take in Blacktown on their Farewell Tour in October. Tickets are expected to sell fast. Tickets are now on sale for the Blacktown Workers Club show on Sunday, October 26 at 6pm. Fans can witness Ted E Bear's touching swan-song.
Tickets $42.00
Location:
Blacktown Workers Club, Campbell St, Blacktown
Bookings: 02 9830 0600
www.workersclub.com.au

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26 Oct - Kings Langley Village Festival

Details:
FREE Event. See the Kings Langley community come to life at their annual festival which is FREE for everyone. From amusement rides, to craft stalls, music performances and more.
Location:
Pearce Reserve, Whitby Rd, Kings Langley
Bookings: 9620 9660

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26 Oct - Blacktown & District Agricultural & Industrial Society

Details:
Blacktown & District Agricultural Horticultural & Industrial Society invites you to their Open Gymkhana. Don't forget to have your 'Record of Attendance at Horse Events' form with you. New starting time from July 2008 is 10.30am.Our web site offers you details of events in all 3 rings.Keep the last Sunday of the month free for this fun day out!
Location:
Blacktown Showground, Richmond Rd, Blacktown (Kent St entrance)
Bookings: 9621 4626
http://www.blacktownshow.com.au

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31 Oct - Seven Year Itch

Details:
Live on stage. Doors open 8.00pm. FREE entertainment
Location:
Blacktown RSL Club, Second Ave, Blacktown
Bookings: 9622 5222
http://www.blacktownrsl.com.au

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