Guide S J Communit y 2020 2021 - Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale

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Events
Guide 2020
                      2021

www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/events

Youth Christmas Lunch
   Wednesday 23 December 2020

   10am for 12.30pm lunch

   Ages: 12-18 years

   Briggs Park Youth Space and Multipurpose
   Room, Mead Street, Byford

Join our Youth Team to celebrate the end of the
year and get into the festive spirit. The team
will be providing a FREE sit down lunch as well
as Christmas themed games and activities.

   Youth Development 9526 1366

   Water Refill         Accessible Parking & Toilets

Adventure Quest Car Rally
   Complete challenges at your own pace
   between
   Saturday 9 January – Sunday 17 January

   Ages: All Ages (Children under 12 must be supervised)

Download the free app, register a team and
you’re off! Travel the Shire to visit the hotspots
on the live app map to unlock tasks, questions,
clues and challenges.

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The Shire runs a range of fun and
  engaging activities for various age groups
  every school holidays. Sign up to the Out
  and About eNewsletter to be the first to
  find out what exciting adventures await
  each holidays.

      www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/subscribe

Youth Excursion to
Adventure World
   Wednesday 20 January 2021

   9am – 4pm

   Ages: 12-17 years

   Pick up and drop off at Briggs Park Youth
   Space, Mead Street, Byford

Join the Shire’s Youth Development Team for a
trip to Adventure World!
Spaces are limited so be sure to secure your
ticket before they are all gone!

   Registrations essential. Costs apply

   Youth Development 9526 1366

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Outdoor Volleyball
   Wednesday 20, Thursday 21,
   Friday 22 January 2021

   5pm – 7.30pm

   Ages: This event is for all ages and skill
   levels. (Children under 12 must be supervised)

   Bill Hicks Reserve, Corner of Portwine
   Avenue and Plaistowe Boulevard, Byford

Join Volleyball WA to learn some skills and tips
and have a game of volleyball. Come along on any
of the dates and try something new.

   Water Refill         Accessible Parking & Toilets

   For more information on Sport and
   Recreation Events in the Shire check out
   our What’s On Calendar, follow us on
   Facebook or sign up to our Club Corner
   newsletter
   www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/subscribe

Magical Parks
   Saturday 2 January – Saturday 9 January

   Ages: 6 – 11 years (Children under 12 must be supervised)

   Bill Hicks Reserve, Cnr Portwine Avenue and
   Plaistowe Boulevard, Byford

   Clem Kentish Oval, Wellard Road, Serpentine

Use your device to catch a kitten or come face
to face with a T-Rex! The free app activates an
exciting and engaging magical world when you
enter the magical parks boundaries. (Mobile
data usage applies)

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Nearer to Nature
   Friday 22 January 2021

   Percy’s Park, Mead St, Byford

Nearer to nature presents two exciting kids
activities designed to capture the imagination
while learning about the environment.

   Registrations essential. Costs apply, SJ
   residents can use the codes below for a
   discount when registering.

   https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/group-
   events/nearer -nature-community-events

   Water Refill         Accessible Parking & Toilets

Winged Warriors
   9.30am-11am

   Ages: 3 – 7 years (Children under 12 must be supervised)

Discover the world of flying insects and how
you can help them save the planet.
Discount code SHIRESJ001

Going Wild
   12-4pm

   Ages: 7 – 12 years (Children under 12 must be supervised)

Complete the GPS challenge solving hidden clues
and go wild in nature, all equipment provided.
Discount code SHIRESJ002

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Australia Day
   Tuesday 26 January 2021

   Community BBQ Breakfast: 8.30am – 10am

   Backyard Community Cricket Match:
   10am – 12 noon

   Australia Day Awards and Citizenship
   Ceremony: 10am – 12 noon (invite only)

   Ages: All (Children under 12 must be supervised)

   Briggs Upper Oval – Mead St, Byford

Join us to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate this
Australia Day at the Shire’s free Community
BBQ Breakfast.
Stay afterwards and be part of the family
friendly Backyard Cricket Match. All skills levels
and ages welcome, everyone can have a go at
bowling an over and have a turn on the bat (all
equipment supplied).
For the safety of all attendees (and cricket balls!)
pets are kindly requested to stay at home.

   Registrations essential

   Water Refill          Accessible Parking & Toilets

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Skateboarding WA
Workshop and Youth BBQ
   Thursday 28 January 2021

   11am - 1pm

   Ages: 5+ (Children under 12 must be supervised)

   Byford Skate Park, Mead St, Byford

Get into it with Skateboarding WA at our all
ages skills and tricks skateboarding clinic.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Skateboards provided!

   Registrations essential

   www.skateboardingwa.com.au

   Water Refill          Accessible Parking & Toilets

Byford Multicultural Festival
   Saturday 13 February 2021

   2pm – 9pm

   Ages: All (Children under 12 must be supervised)

   Kalimna Oval, 31 Wodalla Parade, Byford

The Byford Multicultural Festival is back with
a fantastic showcase of entertainment, music,
dance, food, market stalls, rides and more!

   info@byfordmc.org.au or
   www.byfordmc.org.au

   Water Refill          Accessible Parking & Toilets
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Jarrahdale Story Trail, Teddy
Bears Picnic and Movie Night
   Saturday 20 February 2021

   Story Trail: 5.30pm – 6.15pm

   Movie: 7pm – 8.30pm

   Ages: All (Children under 12 must be supervised)

   Jarrahdale Primary School Oval,
   20 Wanliss St, Jarrahdale

If you go down to the woods today you’re sure
of a big surprise! Join us for a special edition
Story Trail, followed by a Teddy Bears Picnic
and Paddington movie screening! BYO picnic
and blanket.

   Water Refill          Accessible Parking & Toilets

Mundi Food Truck Fiesta
   Saturday 20 March 2021

   5.00pm – 8.00pm

   Ages: All (Children under 12 must be supervised)

   Mundijong Oval, Cockram St, Mundijong

Bring the whole family for a relaxed evening
featuring free games, live music and a great
selection of food trucks. BYO blanket/chairs.

   Amanda Bain, Events Officer –
   9526 1175, abain@sjshire.wa.gov.au

   Water Refill          Accessible Parking & Toilets

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Youth Fest
   Wednesday 14 April 2021

   Scooter Competition: 12 noon – 4pm

   Youth Festival: 4pm – 7pm

   12 – 18 years (families welcome)

   Briggs Park Skate Park and Oval,
   Mead St, Byford

Join us at Youth Fest to celebrate the Youth of
SJ. Have a go at dodgeball, inflatables, a youth
led scooter competition and more! Parents
and guardians are encouraged to attend and
engage with local youth service providers.

   Water Refill     Accessible Parking & Toilets

Anzac Day
   Sunday 25 April 2021

The Shire invites all community members to
commemorate the brave citizens who have
represented our country in times of war. Please
check the What’s On calendar on our website
for details of Anzac Day services and events
throughout the Shire.

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SJ Food & Farm Fest
   Saturday 1 May 2021

   10am – 4pm

   Ages: All

   Serpentine Sports Reserve,
   Karnup Rd, Serpentine

Enjoy a range of food stalls, artisan products
and activities at the annual SJ Food & Farm
Fest. Featuring a horse and show jumping
show case, breed shows for alpacas, donkeys,
goats, sheep and poultry, and a show arena
with sheep dog demonstrations, local dance
schools and wood chopping. Also on offer
are kids and youth activity zones, art and
photography competitions, and food, farm,
flora and fauna guest speakers.

   Ticketed event

   info@sjfoodandfarmalliance.com.au

   Water Refill     Accessible Parking & Toilets

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Library Program and Activities
Join the Mundijong Public Library to borrow
books, magazines, DVDs, access computers,
find community history information, access
free WiFi and more. Take the library with you
wherever you go with access to a wide range
of eResouces, or contact the library to discuss
click-and-collect and deliveries to housebound
customers.

The library also holds regular activities including
Story Time, Rhyme Time, Lego sessions, Appy
Hour, SJ Writers and SJ Creators sessions, Live
@ the Library performances, as well as one
off events and school holiday programs. There
is something for all ages and interests, see
the website and follow us on Facebook and
Instagram for more information.

   www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/community/library

   www.facebook.com/MundijongPublicLibrary/

   www.instagram.com/MundiLibrary/

   For more information including opening
   times please contact Mundijong Public
   Library on 9526 1133 or email
   library@sjshire.wa.gov.au
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COVID-19
In order to comply with WA Department of
Health regulations please note that these
events are subject to change or cancellation
– check the Shire’s website and social media
channels closer to the event date for the most
current information.

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    6 Paterson Street
    Mundijong WA 6123

Contact us
    9526 1111
    info@sjshire.wa.gov.au

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