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WHAT’S ON
JANUARY - JUNE 2020
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
For non-English speakers, phone Translating and interpretation services are available by interpreting service TIS National on 131 450
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CONTENTS
January......................................4
February.....................................14
March.........................................20
April............................................ 26
May.............................................34
June........................................... 38
Venue Hire.................................50
Information
and events in this publication are
current at the time of printing. Subsequent changes
may occur. Georges River Council does not
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wholly appropriate for your purposes. It and its
employees expressly disclaim any liability, for any
loss or damage, whether direct or consequential,
suffered by any person as the result of or arising
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Cover image: Eat/Art Night Market 2019
For a full list of event information and to book,
visit the ‘What’s On’ page at
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
GeorgesRiverCouncil
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WHAT’S ONJANUARY
LUNAR
NEW
YEAR
5 Georges River Council will welcome the Year of the Rat with our Lunar New Year Festival. This spectacular celebration reaches up to 50,000 residents and visitors along Forest Road. Event attendees will enjoy the bustling street fair, parade, lion dance, workshops, exhibitions and activities. SATURDAY 18 JANUARY 10.00AM-5.00PM Forest Road, Hurstville
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WHAT’S ONJANUARY
AUSTRALIA
DAY
FESTIVAL
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RUSSELL MORRIS
Our headline act is the legendary
Australian musician and winner of
the Best Blues And Roots Album
at the 2016 ARIA Awards, Russell
Morris, who after an incredible
career continues to inspire
musicians worldwide.
The more ‘mature-aged’ among
us will remember his 1969 classic
psychedelic single The Real
Thing… “Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow,
Oo-mow-ma-mow-mow…”
Don’t miss this gig!
Georges River Council will host the much loved Australia
Day Festival in Carss Bush Park. With official proceedings,
a Citizenship Ceremony, Australia Day Award presentations,
an Australia Day Ambassador visit, a huge line-up of
performers onstage, delicious food, art and craft market
stalls and a fireworks finale, there is something for everyone
to enjoy!
SUNDAY 26 JANUARY
12.00pm-9.00pm
Citizenship ceremony 2.00pm
Fireworks 9.00pm
Carss Bush Park, Carss Park
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WHAT’S ONJANUARY
DRAGONFLIES KIDS’ CLUB: ART INTHECOURTYARD:
BEADBONANZA WORKINGWITHLIGHT
Experiment with beads, string and ANDSHADE
wire to create an artwork in this fun Explore shading techniques using
and educational workshop designed black ink, experimenting with tone
for children aged 4-7 years. to create a still life image in this
SATURDAY 4 JANUARY workshop for adults.
11.00am-12.30pm FRIDAY 10 JANUARY
Hurstville Museum & Gallery 10.00am-12.00pm
Cost: $5.50 Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Bookings required: Cost: $5.50
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG Bookings required:
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG
BABY EXPLORERS
Join a tour of the Georges River Art FAMILY FUNDAY:
Prize exhibition with your little one GEORGES RIVERART PRIZE
(babies under 12 months).
Bring the whole family for a fun day
WEDNESDAY 8 JANUARY out at Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
10.30am-11.30am Join guided tours and craft activities,
Hurstville Museum & Gallery and vote for your favourite artwork in
Cost: $3.50 our People’s Choice competition.
Bookings required: SATURDAY 11 JANUARY
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG 11.00am-2.00pm
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: Free
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For a full list of events and programs, visit the
‘What’s On’ page at www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
FREESCHOOL HOLIDAYS
KIDS MOVIES
Aladdin (PG)
WEDNESDAY 8 JANUARY
10.00am-12.30pm
Secret Life of Pets 2 (G)
SATURDAY 11 JANUARY
10.00am-12.30pm
Toy Story 4 (G)
WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY
10.00am-12.30pm
Dumbo (PG)
SATURDAY 18 JANUARY
10.00am-12.30pm
Civic Theatre, Hurstville
Entertainment Centre
Cost: Free
ART ATTACK:
Bookings required: www.hec.org.au STRUCTURETHIS
Create a structure using cardboard
to build your own cityscape
THEFILMSEENPRESENTS: sculpture in this workshop
designed for children aged
WOMANAT WAR(PG) 7-12 years.
Join fellow movie buffs for The Film
SATURDAY 25 JANUARY
Seen’s monthly movie in the Civic
10.30am-12.30pm
Theatre. This month’s movie feature
is Woman at War (PG), starring Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir. Cost: $5.50
SUNDAY 19 JANUARY Bookings required:
1.00PM-4.00PM www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG
Civic Theatre, Hurstville
Entertainment Centre
visit www.filmseen.com
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MAGICAL WORLDS!
JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
AT OUR LIBRARIES
FAMILY MOVIE MAGICSHOW(AGES 5+)
Escape the heat and enjoy a fun Be amazed by Trace of Magic, the
family favourite movie (PG). magic show with a difference!
Cost: Free Cost: $5.70
TUESDAY 14 JANUARY WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY
10.30am-12.00pm 10.30am–11.15am
Kogarah Library and Service Centre Kogarah Library and Service Centre
THURSDAY 23 JANUARY MONDAY 20 JANUARY
10.30am-12.00pm 10.30am–11.15am
Oatley Library Hurstville Library and Service Centre
STORIES ANDCRAFT ABOUT CREATIVE WRITING
MAGICAL WORLDS (AGES 5+) WORKSHOP (AGES 8+)
Explore fantasy worlds and create Join a popular children’s author
something magical to take home. for a hands on writing workshop.
Cost: Free Develop writing techniques and
create magical new worlds of your
TUESDAY 14 JANUARY
own.
10.30am-11.30am
Penshurst Library TUESDAY 21 JANUARY
10.30am–11.30am
TUESDAY 21 JANUARY
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
10.30am-11.30am
Cost: Free
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KALEIDOSCOPES
(AGES 8+)
Get groovy with tessellating patterns
and shapes by making your own
kaleidoscope.
FREE EVENTS.
HARRY POTTER FAMILY
TRIVIANIGHT MONDAY 13 JANUARY
Calling all wizarding families! 10.30am-11.30am
Come test your wizarding world South Hurstville Library
knowledge in a family friendly trivia WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY
event. 10.30am-11.30am
THURSDAY 23 JANUARY Oatley Library
5.30pm-7.00pm THURSDAY 16 JANUARY
Hurstville Library and Service Centre 10.30am-11.30am
Cost: Free Kogarah Library and Service Centre
MONDAY 20 JANUARY
LUNAR NEWYEAR 10.30am-11.30am
CELEBRATION Penshurst Library
Welcome the Year of the Rat and WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY
celebrate the Lunar New Year with 10.30am-11.30am
fun activities for everyone! Hurstville Library and Service Centre
FRIDAY 24 JANUARY
10.30am-11.00 am
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
Cost: Free12
WHAT’S ONFEBRUARY
DRAGONFLIES KIDS’ CLUB: KOGARAHLIBRARY’S 50th
FEEL THE RHYTHM BIRTHDAY
Create your very own musical Kogarah Library turns 50 and we
instrument in this fun and are celebrating with a photographic
educational workshop designed for exhibition highlighting the history of
children aged 4-7 years. Kogarah Library.
SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY MONDAY 3 FEBRUARY
11.00am-12.30pm - FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY
Hurstville Museum & Gallery Kogarah Library and Service Centre
Cost: $5.50 Cost: Free
Bookings required:
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG
HOMEGROWNLIVING–
LITTLE SCIENTISTS PAPER MAKING
PROGRAM(AGES 3+)
Learn the ancient art of basic paper
making techniques and create
Your child and you can find the beautiful handmade paper you can
answers to those intriguing day take home.
to day questions. This fascinating MONDAY 3 FEBRUARY
four week program explores basic 11.00am-1.00pm
scientific principles using ordinary
household objects. Oatley Library
Cost: $10.80
MONDAY 3, 10, 17 and 24 Bookings required:
FEBRUARY georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
10.30am-11.30am
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
Cost: $5.70
Bookings required:
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com13 THE MANY STORY TREEHOUSE EXHIBITION This exhibition showcases the original illustrations, sketches and layouts of the phenomenal Treehouse series, written by Andy Griffiths and illustrated by Terry Denton. SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY-SUNDAY 3 MAY Hurstville Museum & Gallery Cost: Free Image: Cover illustration, ‘The 13-Storey Treehouse’, written by Andy Griffiths, illustrated by Terry Denton, A Books Illustrated published by Pan Macmillan, 2011. touring exhibition
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WHAT’S ONFEBRUARY
LUNAR NEWYEAR AT GUITARLESSONFORADULTS
OUR LIBRARIES Learn to play the guitar in a one
hour session for adults. Borrow a
LIONDANCE ANDMARTIAL guitar from the library collection for
ARTS DEMONSTRATION use in the class and to take home
for practice.
Enjoy the colourful Lion Dancers
weaving through the library, THURSDAY 6 FEBRUARY
followed by a demonstration of 6.00pm-7.00pm
Chinese Martial Arts. Hurstville Library and Service Centre
WEDNESDAY 5 FEBRUARY Cost: $5.70
4.00pm-5.00pm Bookings required:
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
Cost: Free
TRANQUILPLACESTOHANG
GET CRAFTY LUNAR NEWYEAR IDYLLWILD
PAPER LANTERNMAKING BYROBYNMCMULLAN
Make your own paper lantern Tranquil places to hang idyllwild is
to celebrate the Year of the Rat a series of mixed media paintings
using traditional characters which and sketches depicting a connection
symbolise peace, luck and to land and spirit. Using instinctual
happiness. mark-making in a process of
SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY abstraction, Robyn draws heavily on
1.00pm-3.00pm nature and the impact of humans on
public spaces, creating a sense of
Hurstville Library and Service Centre
quiet disquiet; listen to the wind, feel
Cost: $5.70
the land, smell the air and note our
Bookings required:
presence.
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY-
SUNDAY 1 MARCH
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: Free15
For a full list of events and programs, visit the
‘What’s On’ page at www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
FINDINGANDEVALUATING BABYEXPLORERS
INFORMATION Join a tour of The Many Story
Treehouse exhibition with your little
Explore the library’s collections
one (babies under 12 months).
to discover the treasures that are
available on the shelf and online. WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY
Learn how to get great results by 10.30am-11.30am
selecting the best available source. Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: $3.50
TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY (Adults) Bookings required:
5.00pm-7.00pm www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY (Ages 15-18) CUSTOMER SERVICE
4.00pm-6.00pm POP-UP STALL
Hurstville Library and Service Centre Our customer service team will be
Cost: Free available to provide information
Bookings required: about Council services and answer
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com any Council related questions you
may have.
USINGOUR eLIBRARY FOR DATE TBC
PARENTS 5.00pm-8.00pm
Find out how you can use our Hurstville Westfield
eLibrary to develop early literacy skills
with your children, research those last
minute assignments and more from OCEANSTREET
the comfort of your own home. KINDERGARTENOPENDAY
WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY Come along and join in the fun
10.00am-12.00pm at Ocean Street Kindergarten.
Hurstville Library and Service Centre Kindyfarm, disco, face painting and
FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY more!
10.00am-12.00pm SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY
Kogarah Library and Service Centre 10.00am-12.00pm
Cost: Free 62 Ocean Street Kogarah.
Bookings required: Cost: Free
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WHAT’S ONFEBRUARY
AUTHOR TALK: JUDY NUNN
Khaki Town is Judy Nunn’s latest novel inspired by
a true wartime story set in Queensland during World
War ll, which has remained a well-kept secret for over
seventy years.
WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARY
7.00pm-8.00pm
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
Cost: $5.70
Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com17
ART INTHE COURTYARD: TECHSAVVY SENIORS –
EXPLORINGCHARCOAL INTRODUCTIONTOSOCIAL
Explore one of the world’s oldest MEDIA(MANDARIN)
drawing mediums and experiment
Free computer training program in
with charcoal in this workshop for
Mandarin to assist those over 50
adults.
to get online and connected. This
FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY program is a partnership between the
10.00am-12.00pm library, NSW Government and Telstra.
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: $5.50 WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY
Bookings required: 10.00am-12.00pm
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG Hurstville Library and Service Centre
Cost: Free
THE FILMSEENPRESENTS: Bookings required:
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
THE JOURNEY (PG)
Join fellow movie buffs for The Film
Seen’s monthly movie in the Civic ARTATTACK: STAMPITOUT
Theatre. This month’s movie feature
is The Journey (PG), starring Timothy Design a unique pattern by creating
Spall, Colm Meaney and John Hurt. your own foam stamps in this
workshop designed for children
SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY aged 7-12 years.
1.00pm-4.00pm
SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY
Civic Theatre, Hurstville 10.30am-12.30pm
Entertainment Centre
Cost: visit www.filmseen.com Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: $5.50
Bookings required:
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG18
SENIORS WEEK
FESTIVAL
2020
11 FEBRUARY - 27 MARCH
CHAIR YOGA TAI CHI
Learn a series of easy and effective Discover how to create a new
poses that you can do anywhere positive energy and challenge your
you have a chair. mind and body.
TUESDAY 4, 11, 18, 25 FEBRUARY MONDAY 24 FEBRUARY
11.30am-12.30pm 2.00pm-3.00pm
Kogarah Library and Service Centre Oatley Library
Cost: $10.80 Cost: $5.70
Bookings required: Bookings required:
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PRESERVINGANDDIGITISING SENIORS CELEBRATION
YOUR FAMILY MEMORIES Come and celebrate Seniors Week
with us and enjoy entertainment
Learn how to preserve your from South East Asia and light
precious family photos, certificates refreshments.
and other memorabilia.
FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY
WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 9.30am-1.00pm
10.30am-1.30pm Marana Auditorium, Hurstville
Oatley Library Entertainment Centre
Cost: Free Cost: Free
Bookings required: Bookings required:
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com19 THE DANCE PARTY SENIORS YOGAFOR BEGINNERS WEEK CLOSINGFINALE This six week program will help calm 18 piece live big Band, cultural your inner mind through breath work, entertainment and light meditation, movement and relaxation. refreshments. THURSDAY 12, 19 and 26 MARCH FRIDAY 27 MARCH AND THURSDAY 2, 9 and 16 APRIL 9.30am-1.00pm 2.00pm-3.00pm Marana Auditorium, Hurstville Hurstville Library and Service Centre Entertainment Centre Cost: $21.00 Cost: Free Bookings required: Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
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WHAT’S ONFEBRUARY
STARLIGHT
CINEMA
The popular Starlight Cinema series will return in February
and March with four outdoor cinemas hosted in different parks
across the Georges River area.
Cinema 1 –Friday 28 FEBRUARY
PENSHURST WARD - HV Evatt Park
Cinema 2 –Saturday 29 FEBRUARY
MORTDALE WARD – Gifford Park
Cinema 3 –Friday 6 MARCH
BLAKEHURST WARD - Carss Bush Park
Cinema 4 –Saturday 7 MARCH
KOGARAH BAY WARD - Kogarah Park21
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GET BEHINDTHE
SKY BLUES!
THIS SUMMERAT NETSTRATAJUBILEESTADIUM
A massive year of NRL action is in
stall for Netstrata Jubillee Stadium,
to follow on from this summer’s
A-League season.
The stadium will host a total of 16
first-grade NRL matches in 2020,
which includes 11 home games for
the Cronulla Sharks and a further
five home games for the St George
Illawarra Dragons, at their spiritual
home in Kogarah.
Tickets available from tickets.nrl.com
and www.a-league.com.au/tickets23 A-LEAGUE SCHEDULE 2020 Saturday 4 January - Sydney FC v Adelaide United Friday, 31 January - Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar Saturday 8 February - Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers* Friday 28 February - Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix Saturday 14 March - Sydney FC v Perth Glory Saturday 18 April - Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets NRL SCHEDULE 2020 Friday 20 March - Round 2 - Dragons v Panthers Saturday 21 March - Round 2 - Sharks v Storm Saturday 28 March - Round 3 - Sharks v Knights Saturday 11 April - Round 5 - Sharks v Roosters Thursday 23 April - Round 7 - Sharks v Sea Eagles Friday 22 May - Round 11 - Dragons v Titans Friday 5 June - Round 13 - Sharks v Titans Sunday 14 June - Round 14 - Dragons v Sharks Sunday 5 July - Round 16 - Sharks v Raiders Friday 10 July - Round 17 - Sharks v Panthers Saturday 18 July - Round 18 - Dragons v Cowboys Sunday 2 August - Round 20 - Sharks v Tigers Friday 7 August - Round 21 - Sharks v Bulldogs Saturday 22 August - Round 23 - Dragons v Eels Thursday 27 August - Round 24 - Sharks v Dragons Saturday 5 September - Round 25 - Sharks v Warriors
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WHAT’S ONMARCH
Soak up the cool early autumn
evenings at the popular Eat, Art
Night Markets. Enjoy a fusion of
delicious food, art and music, and
check out a great range of stalls,
featuring cultural arts and crafts.
FRIDAY 20 MARCH
4.00PM- 9.00PM
Hurstville Plaza, Forest Road25
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WHAT’S ONMARCH
HOMEGROWNLIVING GUITAR LESSONFOR ADULTS
–TEABLENDINGWORKSHOP Learn to play the guitar in a one
Learn about herbal medicine, its hour session for adults. Guitars
uses, benefits and the art of tea can be borrowed from the library
blending in this fun, delicious and collection for use in the class and to
hands-on workshop. take home.
MONDAY 2 MARCH THURSDAY 5 MARCH
11.00am-12.30pm 6.00pm-7.00pm
Oatley Library Hurstville Library and Service Centre
Cost: $10.80 Cost: $5.70
Bookings required: Bookings required:
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
AUTISMWORKSHOP
This free workshop is designed to
INTERNATIONAL support families, offering information
and behaviour strategies for people
WOMEN’S DAY living with autism.
In partnership with local schools, FRIDAY 6 MARCH
community groups and 11.00am-2.00pm
organisations, join us as we come Mortdale Community Centre,
together to explore the theme for 2b Boundary Road, Mortdale
2020 #EachforEqual, as well as Cost: Free
recognising the passion, resilience Bookings required: 9330 6400
and leadership of women in our
local community.
THURSDAY 5 MARCH
10.00am-12.00pm
Marana Auditorium,
MacMahon Street, Hurstville
Cost: Free
Bookings required:
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For a full list of events and programs, visit the
‘What’s On’ page at www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
DRAGONFLIES KIDS’ CLUB: SEE
IT, THINK IT, DRAWIT!
Be inspired by The Many Story
Treehouse exhibition as you
explore cartooning in this fun and
educational workshop designed for
children aged 4-7 years.
SATURDAY 7 MARCH
11.00am-12.30pm
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: $5.50 BORROWABOOK
Bookings required:
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG
FROMYOUR COUCH
Don’t buy eBooks, borrow them!
Learn how to use our large online
THE BONEYARDGALLERY collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks,
eMagazines and comics.
BY RYANBORNEN
Ryan Bornen’s art intends to WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH
overwhelm with colour, detail and 10.00am-12.00pm
quirkiness. His work is dictated and Hurstville Library and Service Centre
designed with what ‘felt right’ at the
FRIDAY 13 MARCH
time.
10.00am-12.00pm
SATURDAY 7- SUNDAY 29 MARCH Kogarah Library and Service Centre
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
MONDAY 16 MARCH
10.00am-12.00pm
BABY EXPLORERS Penshurst Library
Join a tour of The Many Story
Treehouse exhibition with your little WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH
one (babies under 12 months). 10.00am-12.00pm
Oatley Library
WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH
10.30am-11.30am Cost: Free
Hurstville Museum & Gallery Bookings required:
Cost: $3.50 georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
Bookings required:
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG28
WHAT’S ONMARCH
GOOGLE LIKE ABOSS GET CRAFTY –RECYCLED
(AGES 13-18) JEWELLERY MAKING
Learn searching techniques so that Learn how to make earrings,
you can find the exact information broaches, necklaces and plastic
you want, while learning how to beading, and discover how to shape
identify the most authoritative and and colour plastic scraps with
relevant information. low tech tools, while helping the
THURSDAY 12 MARCH environment!
5.00pm-6.00pm THURSDAY 12 MARCH
Hurstville Library and Service Centre 5.30pm-7.30pm
Cost: Free Kogarah Library and Service Centre
Bookings required: Cost: $10.80
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com Bookings required:
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ART INTHE COURTYARD:
DRAWINGWITHBALLPOINT
PENS
Gain confidence in observation as
you work with ballpoint pens in this
workshop for adults.
FRIDAY 13 MARCH
10.00am-12.00pm
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: $5.50
Bookings required:
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG29
HARMONY DAY
HARMONY DAY LIVING
A celebration of the rich cultural
diversity of the area, including live LIBRARY
performances, food, information Borrow “books” that are real
stalls and children’s activities. people with personal experiences
and stories. Hear stories from
SATURDAY 21 MARCH
our diverse community as they
10.00am-1.00pm
generously share their experiences
Hogben Park, Corner Harrow Road one on one.
and Railway Parade, Kogarah
SATURDAY 21 MARCH
11.00am-1.00pm
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
HARMONY DAY STORYTIME Cost: $5.70
Celebrate our diverse community Bookings required:
and join us for a Harmony Day georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
themed story time session across all
Georges River Libraries. Please check website closer to the
event for more information.
TUESDAY 17 - FRIDAY 20 MARCH
Cost: Free
For more information on times at
your local library and to book, visit:
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WHAT’S ONMARCH
THE FILMSEENPRESENTS: TECHSAVVY SENIORS
CAPERNAUM(R18+) Free computer training workshops
Join fellow movie buffs for The Film to assist those over 50 to get online
Seen’s monthly movie, featuring and connected. This program is a
the Cannes Film Festival winner partnership between Georges River
Capernaum, starring Zain Al Rafeea, Libraries, NSW Government and
Yordanos Shiferaw, Boluwatife Telstra.
Treasure Bankole (R18+). INTRODUCTIONTOSOCIAL MEDIA
SUNDAY 15 MARCH (GREEK)
1.00pm-4.00pm WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH
Civic Theatre, Hurstville 10.00am-12.00pm
Entertainment Centre Kogarah Library and Service Centre
visit www.filmseen.com Cost: Free
Bookings required:
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
WORLDOF INTRODUCTIONTOTABLETS (ENGLISH)
THURSDAY 26 MARCH
BUSKING 2.00pm-4.00pm
Oatley Library
For one night only - take to the Cost: Free
streets as we unearth the hidden Bookings required:
talents of musicians and street georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
performers.
FRIDAY 27 MARCH
5.00pm-8.00pm
Hurstville Plaza31
For a full list of events and programs, visit the
‘What’s On’ page at www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
THE WIGGLES
Australia’s biggest children’s show returns to the
Hurstville Entertainment Centre.
WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH
10.00am-2.00pm
Marana Auditorium, Hurstville Entertainment Centre
For further information visit: www.hec.org.au
THE MANY STORY TREEHOUSE:
OPENDAY
Join us for guided tours and
craft as you explore the gallery’s ART ATTACK: ZINES
latest exhibition, The Many Story Make your own zine and tell a story
Treehouse, with text and illustrations in this
SATURDAY 21 MARCH workshop designed for children
11.00am-2.00pm aged 7-12 years.
Hurstville Museum & Gallery SATURDAY 28 MARCH
Cost: Free 10.30am-12.30pm
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
ST GEORGE Cost: $5.50
Bookings required:
INTERFAITHFORUM www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG
A community event for education
and health professionals, community
workers and community leaders.
HELPINGHANDS
This photographic exhibition
WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH celebrates volunteers who form an
10.00am-1.00pm essential part of our community.
Conference Room, Level 1 SATURDAY 28 MARCH-SUNDAY
TAFE NSW - St George 19 JULY
Princes Hwy & President Ave, Kogarah
Cost: Free Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Bookings required: Cost: Free
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WHAT’S ONAPRIL
AUTHOR TALK
BRUCEWATT
DHARAWAL: THEFIRST
CONTACTPEOPLE33 Learn about our Aboriginal history with an insightful talk by historian and author Bruce Watt as he presents his latest book, Dharawal: The first contact people. Books will be available for purchase. WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL 10.30AM-12.00PM Oatley Library Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
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WHAT’S ONAPRIL
CUSTOMER SERVICE POP-UP
STALL
Our customer service team will be
available to provide information
about Council services and answer
any Council related questions you
may have.
DATE TBC
10.00am-2.00pm
Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave
YOUTHWEEK
Street
GUITAR LESSONFOR ADULTS
Youth Week is an opportunity Learn to play the guitar in a one
for young people to share hour session for adults. Guitars
ideas, have their voices heard, can be borrowed from the library
attend live events, showcase collection for use in the class and to
their talents, celebrate their take home.
contribution to community and
most importantly have fun. THURSDAY 2 APRIL
6.00pm-7.00pm
WEDNESDAY 1 - Hurstville Library and Service Centre
THURSDAY 9 APRIL Cost: $5.70
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WHOSTOODHERE HOMEGROWNLIVING–
BY SOUPSUE RE-THINK YOUR WARDROBE
Learn how to declutter, organise
4 April - 3 May 2020 and care for your wardrobe and
Soupsue’s work reacts to the other fabric items in your home.
remnants of Australian history and
MONDAY 6 APRIL
people that are imprinted on the
11.00am-12.30pm
local landscape. The audience is
asked to reflect on the multitudes Oatley Library
of layered lives that are interwoven Cost: $10.80
in the emotional and physical Bookings required:
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to investigate what we remember,
what we deny, what we have
AUTISMWORKSHOP
forgotten and what we leave behind. This free workshop is designed to
support families, offering information
4 APRIL - 3 MAY 2020 and behaviour strategies for people
Hurstville Museum & Gallery living with autism.
Cost: Free TUESDAY 7 APRIL
6.00pm-9.00pm
DRAGONFLIES KIDS’ CLUB: Kingsgrove Community Centre,
FUNWITHFOSSILS 30 Morgan Street, Kingsgrove
Learn about fossils and create your
own fossil art using clay and found BABY EXPLORERS
objects in this fun and educational Tour The Many Story Treehouse
workshop designed for children exhibition with your little one.
aged 4-7 years.
WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL
SATURDAY 4 APRIL 10.30am-11.30am
11.00am-12.30pm
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Hurstville Museum & Gallery Cost: $3.50
Cost: $5.50 Bookings required:
Bookings required: www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG
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WHAT’S ONAPRIL
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS KIDS TECHSAVVY SENIORS –
MOVIE INTRODUCTIONTOSMART
Bring your children along to the PHONES (MANDARIN)
Civic Theatre this school holidays
Free computer training program in
and keep them entertained with a
Mandarin to assist those over 50
free movie.
to get online and connected. This
WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL program is a partnership between
10.00am-12.30pm the library, NSW Government and
Civic Theatre, Hurstville Telstra.
Entertainment Centre
THURSDAY 16 APRIL
Cost: Free
10.00am-12.00pm
Bookings required: www.hec.org.au
Hurstville Library and Service
Centre
SLEEP TALK Bookings required:
Inadequate sleep and insomnia georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
can lead to mental and physical GET CRAFTY –
health challenges. Learn practical
strategies to help us get to sleep
FLORAL WATERCOLOUR
when we need to, and stay asleep WORKSHOP
for a nourishing rest. Learn the basic techniques of
WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL watercolour painting and paint some
6.00pm-7.00pm florals. All materials are included.
Kogarah Library and Service Centre WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL
Cost: $5.70 10.00am-12.00pm
Bookings required: Hurstville Library and Service Centre
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Bookings required:
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For a full list of events and programs, visit the
‘What’s On’ page at www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR GETTINGTOKNOWYOUR
BEGINNERS COUNCIL(MANDARIN/CANTONESE)
Ever wanted to learn how to An opportunity for members of
take great photos? Learn basic the Chinese community to get
photography skills, including theory information on Council services,
on composition and lighting in this meet Council staff and have their
wonderful entry level workshop. questions answered.
WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL
10.00am-12.00pm 10.00am-12.00pm
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
Civic Theatre, MacMahon Street,
Cost: $5.70
Hurstville
Bookings required:
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
TUESDAY 28 APRIL
HEALTHANDNUTRITION
5.00pm-7.00pm EVENING
Kogarah Library and Service Centre Learn helpful hints about physical
Cost: $5.70 activity and nutrition for your children
Bookings required: and family. This is an interactive
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com workshop where you will be provided
with a take home information pack.
WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL
ANZACDAY 6.00pm-7.30pm
Take a moment to reflect on
the legacy of ANZAC, as we Jack High Long Day Care
remember those who have fought Cost: $5.00
and lost their lives in combat. Bookings required:
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
SATURDAY 25 APRIL
Various locations across the area,
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WHAT’S ONAPRIL
Georges River Council will welcome
the cool of early autumn evenings
at its popular night markets, with
a twist. The community will enjoy
a fusion of delicious food, art and
music at our Eat, Art Night Markets,
which offer a range of stalls,
including arts and crafts, a fantastic
variety of international cuisine and
plenty of entertainment.
FRIDAY 24 APRIL
4.00PM- 9.00PM
Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave
Street39 SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL AUTHOR TALKS Georges River Libraries is proud to be hosting two authors as part of the Sydney Writers’ Festival program. Please check details closer to the event for more information. MONDAY 27 APRIL - SUNDAY 3 MAY Hurstville Library and Service Centre Kogarah Library and Service Centre Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
ADVENTUROUS
APRIL
GEORGESRIVERLIBRARIES
APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY
‘ADVENTUROUS APRIL’ PROGRAMS FOR KIDS (AGES 8+)
SCHOOL HOLIDAY MOVIE Adventure into faraway places in the
Join us for an onscreen adventure virtual reality workshop. Strap on the
at our family friendly movie VR goggles and get exploring!
screening (movie and rating to be WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL
confirmed closer to event) 10.30am-11.30am
TUESDAY 14 APRIL Kogarah Library and Service Centre
10.30am-12.00pm MONDAY 20 APRIL
Kogarah Library and Service Centre 10.30am-11.30am
TUESDAY 21 APRIL Hurstville Library and Service Centre
10.30am-12.00pm
Oatley Library
Cost: Free SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
KIDS THEATRESPORTS
MAKE AMAP - STORYTIME AND School holidays Kids Theatresports
CRAFT (AGES 5+) are fun and interactive comedy
and acting workshops, suitable for
Learn how to create your own map
children aged 6-13 years.
to a faraway place and listen to
some adventure stories. THURSDAY 16 APRIL
10.00am-12.30pm
TUESDAY 14 APRIL
10.30am-11.30am Civic Theatre,
Penshurst Library Hurstville Entertainment Centre
Cost: $35.00
WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL
Bookings required: www.hec.org.au
10.30am-11.30am
South Hurstville Library
Cost: Free41
SCAVENGER HUNT (AGES 8+) CREATIVE WRITINGWORKSHOP
Search the library, find the clues (AGES 8+)
and solve the puzzle... Join a popular children’s author in
THURSDAY 16 APRIL a fun hands on workshop to learn
10.30am-11.30am creative writing techniques.
Kogarah Library and Service Centre TUESDAY 21 APRIL
FRIDAY 17 APRIL 10.30am-12.00pm
10.30am-11.30am Kogarah Library and Service Centre
South Hurstville Library Cost: Free
MONDAY 20 APRIL
10.30am-11.30am
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS KIDS
Penshurst Library MOVIE
Bring your children along to the Civic
WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL Theatre this school holidays and keep
10.30am-11.30am them entertained with a free movie.
Hurstville Library and Service Centre
WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL
THURSDAY 23 APRIL
10.00am-12.30pm
10.30am-11.30am
Oatley Library Civic Theatre,
Hurstville Entertainment Centre
Cost: Free
Bookings required: www.hec.org.au
Bookings essential for all
programs. Visit
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG42
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
CREATIVE KIDS!
HURSTVILLE MUSEUM& GALLERY
LIVINGTHE HIGHLIFE
Design your own treehouse inspired
by the illustrations and stories in The
Many Story Treehouse exhibition
in this fun holiday workshop for
children aged 5-12 years.
TUESDAY 14 APRIL
SESSION 1: 10.30am-12.00pm
SESSION 2: 1.30pm-3.00pm
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: $5.50
SKETCHCLUB
Experiment with different drawing
techniques and practise drawing
what you see in this fun holiday
workshop for children aged 5-12
years.
WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL
SESSION 1: 10.30am-12.00pm
SESSION 2: 1.30pm-3.00pm
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
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STEP INTOTHE PAST
Get lost in history as you explore
photos, objects and clothing from
the museum to create your own
historical character in this fun
holiday workshop for children aged
5-12 years.
TUESDAY 21 APRIL
SESSION 1: 10.30am-12.00pm
SESSION 2: 1.30pm-3.00pm
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: $5.50
RECYCLEDART
Get creative and experiment with
ways to reuse all sorts of unusual
recycled items with help from the
team at Reverse Garbage.
WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL
SESSION 1: 10.30am-12.00pm
(5-10 YEARS)
SESSION 2: 1.30pm-3.00pm SEEINGIS
BELIEVING
(10-15 YEARS)
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: $5.50 Trick your mind as you
experiment with optical illusions
in this fun holiday workshop for
DANCINGDRAGONS children aged 5-12 years.
Create your own dragon puppet
in this fun holiday workshop for THURSDAY 16 APRIL
children aged 5-12 years. SESSION 1: 10.30am-12.00pm
THURSDAY 23 APRIL SESSION 2: 1.30pm-3.00pm
SESSION 1: 10.30am-12.00pm Hurstville Museum & Gallery
SESSION 2: 1.30pm-3.00pm Cost: $5.50
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: $5.50
Bookings essential for all programs. Visit www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG44
WHAT’S ONMAY45 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2020 Hello Rotterdam…this is Georges River calling! The world’s favourite song contest is returning to Hurstville. Come watch the 65th annual Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final live on the big screen at Hurstville Entertainment Centre. Includes bubbles, breakfast and prizes for best dressed. Tickets are limited - Check [insert eventbrite address] for booking dates SUNDAY 17 MAY 4.30AM-9.30AM Civic Theatre, Hurstville
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WHAT’S ONMAY
DRAGONFLIES KIDS’ CLUB:
SHADOWPLAY MAY THE
Explore the art of shadow puppets FOURTH
BE WITHYOU!
and create your own shadow puppet
theatre in this fun and educational
workshop designed for children
aged 4-7 years. Calling Padawans of all ages! It’s
that time of year again where you
SATURDAY 2 MAY get to test your skill and knowledge
11.00am-12.30pm and celebrate all things Star Wars.
Hurstville Museum & Gallery May the fourth be with you!
Cost: $5.50 MONDAY 4 MAY
Bookings required: 4.00pm-6.00pm
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
Cost: Free
HOMEGROWNLIVING–WATER Bookings required:
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Are you reluctant to do the laundry?
Come along and learn some FREE MOVIE:
sustainability tips to help you get
in control of the washing and be SOLO: ASTAR WARS STORY
liberated from your laundry! Calling all Star Wars fans! Strap
on your Lightsabers and fire up
MONDAY 4 MAY your Droids to celebrate May the
11.00am-1.00pm fourth with a special screening of
Oatley Library Solo: A Star Wars Story in the Civic
Cost: $10.80 Theatre.
Bookings required: MONDAY 4 MAY
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Civic Theatre,
Hurstville Entertainment Centre
Cost: Free
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HISTORICKOGARAHPHOTO
DISPLAY ANDMORNINGTEA
View an exhibition of historical
photographs of Kogarah, share
your own photos and memories and
enjoy delicious refreshments.
TUESDAY 5 MAY
10.00am-12.00pm
Kogarah School of Arts
Cost: Free
Bookings required:
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
DOMESTICVIOLENCE
REMEMBRANCE DAY STRIVING
Candlelight Vigil for the community
to show condolences to those lost to FOR GOLD:
the tragedy of domestic violence.
WEDNESDAY 6 MAY
OLYMPIANS OF
5.00pm
Kogarah Town Square
ST GEORGE
This exhibition highlights stories
and memorabilia from past St
GUITAR LESSONFOR ADULTS George Olympians, reflecting on
Learn to play the guitar in a one hour sporting history from the early
session for adults. Guitars can be 1900s to present day.
borrowed from the library collection
for use in the class and to take home. 9 MAY-26 JULY 2020
THURSDAY 7 MAY Hurstville Museum & Gallery
6.00pm-7.00pm Free entry
Hurstville Library and Service Centre
Cost: $5.70
Bookings required:
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WHAT’S ONMAY
BABY EXPLORERS
Join a tour of the Striving for Gold:
Olympians of St George exhibition
with your little one (babies under 12
months).
WEDNESDAY 13 MAY
10.30am-11.30am
RECONCILIATION Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: $3.50
WEEK Bookings required:
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG
Join us as we celebrate
Reconciliation Week and learn
about Aboriginal and Torres Strait
THE WILD: WEBBS DAM
Islander histories and cultures. ROB ANNESLEY
THURSDAY 21 MAY The wild: Webbs Dam is a three
10.00am-12.00pm year photographic study of both the
flora and fauna native to the dam.
Georges River Council Civic Centre,
The exhibition features portrait
MacMahon Street, Hurstville
images of the fascinating endemic
and transient wildlife that call this
ART INTHE COURTYARD: suburban ecosystem home.
THE TEAPARTY SATURDAY 9-SUNDAY 31 MAY
Explore tonal compositions as you Hurstville Museum & Gallery
paint your favourite tea cup using Cost: Free
watercolours in this workshop for
adults.
FRIDAY 8 MAY
10.00am-12.00pm
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: $5.50
Bookings required: www.
georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG49
For a full list of events and programs, visit the
‘What’s On’ page at www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
HERITAGE FESTIVAL – TECHSAVVY SENIORS –
HURSTVILLE OVAL HISTORICAL INTRODUCTIONTOSMART
TALK ANDTOUR PHONES (GREEK)
Learn the fascinating history of Free computer training program in
Hurstville Oval during this historical Greek to assist those over 50 to get
talk and tour. online and connected. This program
is a partnership between the library,
THURSDAY 14 MAY
NSW Government and Telstra.
10.00am-12.00pm
WEDNESDAY 20 MAY
Hurstville Oval, Dora Street
10.00am-12.00pm
Cost: Free
Bookings required: Kogarah Library and Service Centre
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com Cost: Free
Bookings required:
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OATLEY WEST CHILDCARE
CENTRE OPENDAY
Have fun exploring our new Early
Learning Centre as well as a
jumping castle, face painting,
BBQ and more.
SATURDAY 16 MAY
10.00am-12.00pm
Oatley West Early Learning
Centre 66 Mulga Road Oatley, 222350
WHAT’S ONMAY
NATIONAL GET CRAFTY –SCREEN
PRINTINGWORKSHOP
SIMULTANEOUS Learn how to screen print with
STORYTIME
stencils and print your very own
design onto a tea towel or tote bag.
SATURDAY 23 MAY
Join over one million children 11.00am-1.00pm
across Australia and New Zealand Kogarah Library and Service Centre
as we read Whitney and Britney Cost: $10.80
Chicken Divas by Lucinda Gifford. Bookings required:
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
WEDNESDAY 27 MAY
11.00am
Hurstville Library and Service Centre
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
ART ATTACK: NATURAL
Oatley Library NOTANS
Penshurst Library Create a ‘notan’, a form of
South Hurstville Library Japanese art that uses the contrast
of light and dark (Ages 7-12 years).
Bookings required: SATURDAY 23 MAY
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com 10.30am-12.30pm
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: $5.50
Bookings required:
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG51 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION WEEK CREATE YOUR FAMILY HISTORY Explore the library’s online resources that can assist you to research your past. Also get hands on with library technology that can capture and preserve the stories that make the unique tapestry of your family history. MONDAY 25 MAY 10.00am-12.00pm Kogarah Library and Service Centre Cost: Free Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
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WHAT’S ONJUNE
PRIDE
MONTH53 RAINBOWFAMILY STORYTIME Families come in all shapes and sizes, but the most important part of any family is love! This special story time celebrates love, diversity and the joy of family. MONDAY 22 JUNE, 10.30am-11.30am Kogarah Library and Service Centre Cost: Free Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com LIVINGLIBRARY Borrow “books” that are real people with personal experiences and stories. Hear stories from the LGBTQIA+ community as they generously share their experiences one on one. Please check details closer to the event for more information. TUESDAY 23 JUNE, 1.00pm-3.00pm Kogarah Library and Service Centre Cost: $5.70 Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
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WHAT’S ON JUNE
HOMEGROWNLIVING– DRAGONFLIES KIDS’ CLUB: GO
PLASTICFREE LIVINGAND FOR GOLD!
BEESWAX FOODWRAPS Get in to the Olympic spirit as you
design your own Olympic torch and
WORKSHOP compete in games in this fun and
Make a positive lifestyle change by educational workshop designed for
learning how to live without plastic children aged 4-7 years.
and make your very own reusable
beeswax food wraps. SATURDAY 6 JUNE
11.00am-12.30pm
MONDAY 1 JUNE
11.00am-1.00pm Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: $5.50
Oatley Library Bookings required:
Cost: $10.80 www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG
Bookings required:
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
INTERACTIONS
GUITAR LESSONFOR ADULTS BY VYARAMALCHEVA
‘When I paint, I exist in this moment
Learn to play the guitar in a one
where energies meet and balance,
hour session for adults. Guitars
where chaos and order interact;
can be borrowed from the library
where form meets space’.
collection for use in class and to
take home.
This exhibition features the works of
THURSDAY 4 JUNE artist Vyara Malcheva who is inspired
6.00pm-7.00pm by the oppositional forces around us
Hurstville Library and Service Centre that we witness every day.
Cost: $5.70 SATURDAY 6-SUNDAY 28 JUNE
Bookings required,
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
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GOODLIFE
PRESENTS UNDER
18S EVENTS
AUTISMWORKSHOP Goodlife Presents bring their
massive line up DJs and
This free workshop is designed to
mayhem back to the Hurstville
support families, offering information
Entertainment Centre.
and behaviour strategies for people
living with autism SATURDAY 27 JUNE
TUESDAY 9 JUNE Hurstville Entertainment Centre
6.00pm-9.00pm Cost: TBA
Bookings required: www.hec.org.au
Kingsgrove Community Centre,
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WHAT’S ON JUNE
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS KIDS VIRTUAL REALITY WITH
MOVIE GOOGLE EXPEDITION
Bring the children along to the Civic Travel around the world without
Theatre this school holidays and even leaving the postcode! Try our
keep them entertained with a free Virtual Reality gear and explore a
kids movie. Google Expedition adventure.
WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE
10.00am-12.30pm 4.00pm-5.00pm
Civic Theatre, Hurstville Hurstville Library and Service Centre
Entertainment Centre Cost: Free
Cost: Free Bookings required:
Bookings required: www.hec.org.au georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
FRIDAY 19 JUNE
BABY EXPLORERS 4.00pm-5.00pm
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
Join a tour of the Striving for Gold: Bookings required:
Olympians of St George exhibition georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
with your little one (babies under 12
months).
WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE GET CRAFTY –POLYMER CLAY
10.30am-11.30am
WORKSHOP
Hurstville Museum & Gallery Over two workshops learn
Cost: $3.50 everything you need to know to
Bookings required: www. get started with creating your own
georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG polymer clay jewellery.
THURSDAY 11 AND 18 JUNE
5.30pm-7.30pm
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
Cost: $21.00
Bookings required:
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com57 ART INTHE COURTYARD: INTUITIVE PAINTING Explore intuitive painting with ink and wash as you create a free form mandala in this workshop for adults. FRIDAY 12 JUNE 10.00am-12.00pm Hurstville Museum & Gallery Cost: $5.50 Bookings required: www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG TECHSAVVY SENIORS – INTRODUCTIONTOTABLETS (MANDARIN) Free computer training program in Mandarin to assist those over 50 to get online and connected. This program is a partnership between the library, NSW Government and Telstra. THURSDAY 18 JUNE 10.00am-12.00pm Hurstville Library and Service Centre Cost: Free Bookings required: georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
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WHAT’S ON JUNE
REFUGEE
A special Refugee Week event,
featuring courageous tales of young
refugees overcoming hardship to
WEEK
forge new lives in the St George
region. This event is a partnership
with Bayside Council, Settlement
Service International and Advance
Diversity Services.
THURSDAY 18 JUNE
5.00pm-8.00pm
Rockdale Town Hall, Rockdale59
STRIVINGFOR GOLD: OPEN TECHSAVVY SENIORS –
DAY INTRODUCTIONTOONLINE
To coincide with our latest BANKING(ENGLISH)
exhibition, Striving for Gold: Free computer training program to
Olympians of St George, Hurstville assist those over 50 to get online
Museum & Gallery is holding a fun and connected. This program is
day for the whole family. Join us for a partnership between the library,
guided tours, craft and games as NSW Government and Telstra.
you explore the exhibition.
THURSDAY 25 JUNE
SATURDAY 20 JUNE 10.00am-12.00pm
11.00am-2.00pm
Hurstville Library and Service Centre
Hurstville Museum & Gallery Cost: Free
Cost: Free Bookings required:
georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
ART ATTACK: MARBLED
REFLECTIONS
Learn how to marble paper and
create a landscape reflection
through the process of collage
in this workshop designed for
children aged 7-12 years.
SATURDAY 27 JUNE
10.30am-12.30pm
Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Cost: $5.50
Bookings required:
www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG60
VENUE HIRE
Council operates a range of venues across
the Georges River area which can be hired
for meetings, celebrations, community groups,
performances and much more. From a large
entertainment centre to a community cinema, we
have the ideal venue for your event.
If you would like to book a Council venue, please
contact us on 9330 6400 or entertainment@
georgesriver.nsw.gov.au61
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LOCATIONS
19 9
Hurstville Ward
6 18
17 8
4 23
1 7
Mortdale Ward
Peakhurst Ward
16
K
21 Blakehurst Ward 24
5
3
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LIBRARIES
9330 61111 | georgesriverlibraries.eventbrite.com
1. Hurstville Library and Service Centre,
Corner of Queens Road and Dora Street Hurstville
2. Kogarah Library and Service Centre,
Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave Street, Kogarah
3. Oatley Library, 26 Letitia Street, Oatley
4. Penshurst Library, 630 Forest Road, Penshurst
5. South Hurstville Library,
Corner of Short and Allen Streets, South Hurstville
MUSEUM & GALLERY
9330 6444 | museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
6. Hurstville Museum & Gallery, MacMahon Street, Hurstville
15 VENUES
9330 6400 | entertainment@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
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7. Hurstville Civic Theatre, 16 MacMahon Street, Hurstville
10 22 8. Marana Auditorium, 16 MacMahon Street, Hurstville
9. Kingsgrove Community Centre, 30 Morgan Street, Kingsgrove
10. Kogarah School Of Arts, Corner of Queens Avenue and
Bowns Road, Kogarah
Kogarah Bay Ward 11. Carss Park Lifesaving Hall, 103 Carwar Avenue, Carss Park
14 12. Carss Park Straw Bale Shed, 72 Carwar Avenue, Carss Park
13. Oatley Community Hall, 61 Oatley Avenue, Oatley
14. PJ Ferry Community Hall, Corner Bellevue Parade and
Blakesley Road, Allawah
15. St George Community Centre, St George Bank Building,
20 12 Premier Street, Kogarah
16. Mortdale Community Centre, 2b Boundary Road, Mortdale
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17. Hustville Senior Citizens Centre, 91 Queens Road, Hurstville
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
9330 6449 | csadmin@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
18. Hurstville Early Learning Centre, Westfield Shopping Centre,
Park Road,Hurstville
19. Jack High Child Care Centre, 70 Vanessa Street, Beverly Hills
20. Narani Childcare Centre, 72 Carwar Avenue, Carss Park
21. Oatley West Early Learning Centre, 66 Mulga Road, Oatley
22. Ocean Street Kindergarten, 60 Ocean Street, Kogarah
23. Penshurst Long Day Care, 5 St Georges Road, Penshurst
24. South Hurstville Kindergarten, 4 The Mall, South Hurstvillewww.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au GeorgesRiverCouncil @grcouncil @georges_river
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