Community Events

NOVEMBER 2009 

Wednesday 18 November

Men's Reading Group @ Campsie Library

6.30pm-7.30pm - Do you have a passion for reading? Do you enjoy discussing your book "likes" and "dislikes"? Do you like to exchange ideas, opinions and recommendations with other likeminded blokes? Campsie Library now has a Men's Reading Group which meets on a monthly basis. The group gives men of all ages an opportunity to share and develop a common interest in reading while exchanging ideas about their favourite titles. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. For more information contact Pawel on 9789 9401.

Sunday 22 November

Upper Wolli Creek Water Wise Tour

12.30-2pm. Join Council and the Cooks River Sustainability Initiative on a free tour of your the Kingsgrove area where we will discover and discuss how to use water more efficiently on our properties and in our communities and how this can help to improve the health of our local Creeks and Rivers. We will visit a local resident's rainwater collection and reuse scheme (and see how he's used rainwater to make a frog pond amongst other things) as well as look at new solutions that have helped to improve our waterways and learn how other Sydney communities are involved in managing water in their local area. RSVP for the tour by Tuesday 17 November 2009 on 9748 9649 or kate.christianson@strathfield.nsw.gov.au. For more information,   download the flyer.

Monday 23 November

IHAP Meeting

6pm. Canterbury City Council, Administrator Building, 137 Beamish Street, Campsie. For further information please phone 9789 9300.

Tuesday 24 November

Helping learner drivers become safer drivers

6.30pm-8.30pm -- Parents and supervisors of learner drivers are encouraged to attend a free workshop that will provide practical advice on how to help L plate drivers become safer drivers. The workshop reinforces the role of the supervising driver, and the importance of learner drivers gaining at least 120hrs of supervised driving experience. The workshop will provide practical advice about: Supervising learner drivers; How to plan on road driving sessions; How to deal with difficulties that may arise during driving practice; The importance of giving the learner constructive feedback; Completing the Learner Driver Log Book; Understanding the benefits of supervised on road driving experience. The free Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers workshop will be held at Council's Administration Centre, 137 Beamish Street Campsie. For more information or to book your place, phone our Road Safety Officer on 9789 9571.

Wednesday 25 November

White Ribbon Day - Wednesday 25 November -- Raising Awareness of Violence Against Women

10.00am - 2.00pm -- White Ribbon Day is an initiative held internationally each year to promote respect in relationships and to stop violence against women. As part of White Ribbon Day, come along to a free Violence Against Women forum held by the Canterbury Domestic Violence Liaison Committee. Listen to talks by guest speakers, who will provide information on the services available to support those suffering from violence, and teach new skills and strategies to keep women and children safe. There will also be a lucky door prize! Free buses will be provided from Riverwood and Punchbowl Stations at 9.30am. Free childcare and lunch will be available but bookings are essential. RSVP to Jenny Ashwood on 9718 1955 or jenny.ashwood@womenscounselling.com.au Riverwood Community Centre - 151 Belmore Rd North, Riverwood.

Thursday 26 November

Ordinary Council Council Meeting

7.30pm. Canterbury City Council, Administrator Building, 137 Beamish Street, Campsie. For further information please phone 9789 9300.

Friday 27 November

Christmas Lights Display 

6pm-8pm -- Join us to celebrate the start of the festive season when we turn on our Christmas Lights Display! There will be a special appearance from Santa and a performance from 'New Apostolic Church Choir'. Anzac Mall, Campsie. Everyone is welcome! Contact Sarah Trapla, Corporate Communications Manager on 9789 9662 for more information, or email saraht@canterbury.nsw.gov.au

DECEMBER 2009

Tuesday 1 December

Open Forums for Aboriginal residents

6.15 pm. Aboriginal residents are invited to join our Aboriginal Advisory Group forums to have your say and voice issues and ideas at these meetings. 

All Forums will be held at Canterbury Earlwood Caring Association, 15 Clarke Street, Earlwood. The meetings are informal and refreshments are provided. For more information, please contact Joanna on 9789 9472 or visit our website.

Thursday 3 December

Standing Committee Meetings

7.30pm. City Development Committee meeting & City Services Committee meeting. Canterbury City Council, Administrator Building, 137 Beamish Street, Campsie. For further information please phone 9789 9300.

Friday 4 December

Living Library

We launched the Living Library earlier this year, and so far it's been a fantastic success in bringing people from all walks of life together in one-to-one conversation. The Living Library gives visitors the opportunity to "borrow" a "living book" for an informal, half-hour chat. The program also encourages understanding between groups that aren't traditionally exposed to each other, challenging negative stereotypes and reducing prejudice. It also gives us all the opportunity to meet people from around the world, find out about their culture and challenge any perceptions we might have. 

Our next Living Library is in December at Campsie Library and we're hoping for people from all walks of life to volunteer as a living book. If you are interested or would like to know more, please contact Campsie Library on 9789 9423 and ask for Paul or Wendy.

Sunday 6 December

Carols in the Park

6pm-9pm. Wiley Park Amphitheatre, Cnr King Georges and Canterbury Roads, Wiley Park. Karina Diez, Events Coordinator. Phone: 9789 9327, Karinad@canterbury.nsw.gov.au

Thursday 10 December

Ordinary Council Council Meeting

7.30pm. Canterbury City Council, Administrator Building, 137 Beamish Street, Campsie. For further information please phone 9789 9300.

Friday 13 November

Sportz 'N Snagz in Belmore

5.30pm-7.30pm -- Sportz 'n Snagz provides young people with an opportunity to meet new people and play a bit of Rugby League, Volleyball, Netball, Cricket, Soccer, Touch Football or Basketball. The next Sportz 'n Snagz is being held on Friday 13 November from 5.30pm - 7.30pm at the Basketball courts, Peter Moore Reserve, Belmore (behind Belmore Sports Ground). Contact Joanne or Phillip at the Belmore Youth Resource Centre on 9718 9848.

JANUARY 2010

Throughout January

School Holiday Activities January 2010 @ BYRC

Our January 2010 School Holiday program is jam packed with fun and inexpensive ways to keep teens and young adults entertained these school holidays. Contact the BYRC on 9718 6265 for more information or download our official School Holiday Activities 2010 @ BYRC flyer.

Tuesday 26 January

Australia Day Celebrations 2010 

10am-3pm. Gough Whitlam Park. Karina Diez, Events Coordinator. Phone: 9789 9327, Karinad@canterbury.nsw.gov.au

Thursday 28 January

Volunteer Thank You Party

6pm. Lakemba Senior Citizen's Centre. Lesley Nehme, Executive Services. Phone: 9789 9500, lesleyn@canterbury.nsw.gov.au