Go out and about in your community.Take a look at these free local events.
While we do our best to ensure all events are up to date at the time of posting this newsletter, we recommend double checking with the event organiser to ensure it is still going ahead. Contact details are included in the event listing.
Keep the kids entertained during the school holidaysย ย
Mini Makers Holiday Activities are full of family-friendly activities: arts and crafts, fairy wishes games corner, face painting, and Penrith City Councilโs mobile play van and live music!ย
Date and time: Wednesday 27 September, 10 am-1 pmย
Address: Triangle Park 565-567 High St, Penrithย
Organiser: Penrith City Councilย
Contact number: 4732 7777ย
Try something new on Saturday morningsย
Drawing, painting, collage are just some of the activities available with the Art Group. No bookings are required โ all are welcome. Join the free art workshops every Saturday morning.ย
Date and time: Saturday 16 and 30 September, 9:30 am-11:30 amย
Address: Lithgow Library and Learning Centre, 157 Main Street, Lithgowย
Organiser: Lithgow City Councilย
Contact number: 6352 9100ย
Keep your mind active on new gamesย
Get On Board! Drop into the library and play a variety of board games or put together a puzzle. Tea and coffee provided.ย ย
Date and time: Thursday 21 September, 10 am-12 pmย
Address: Hawkesbury Central Library, 300 George St, Windsorย
Organiser: Hawkesbury Library Serviceย
Contact number: 4560 4460ย
Around The World Storytimeย
A fun-filled hour for preschoolers, their parents and carers. Enjoy stories and crafts as everyone gets to visit a different country each week and sing their favourite nursery rhymes.ย
Date and time: Wednesday 13 September and 11 October, 10:30 am-11:30 amย
Address: Riverstone Library & Digital Hub, Riverstone Village, Riverstone Parade & Market Street, Riverstoneย
Organiser: Blacktown City Librariesย
Contact number: 8886 2000ย
Celebrate National Bird Weekย ย
Learn the art of birdwatching under the guidance of local ornithologist Stanley Tang. The bird life in this urban bushland is surprisingly diverse. Stanley will share with us some tips and tricks on identifying various bird species, as well as interesting facts about the secret lives of the birds in our local environment. Beginner birdwatchers are very welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them, water and a snack.ย
Date and time: Sunday 15 October,8 am-10 amย
Address: Meet at the dead-end of Willis Road, Castle Coveย ย
Organiser: Willoughby City Councilย
Contact number: 9777 7873ย
Contact email: rowena.chong@willoughby.nsw.gov.auย ย
Need help lodging your tax return?ย
Australian Tax Office (ATO)-trained and accredited community volunteers can help people earning $60,000 or less lodge their tax returns online. Bookings essential.ย
Clients must register with MyGov prior to their appointment and should bring with them:
โข your myGov username and password and your mobile phone to receive your SMS security code
โข proof of identity
โข Medicare card
โข bank account details (BSB and account number)
โข tax file number (TFN)
โข any supporting documents โ e.g., payment summaries, receipts for gifts or donations, information about any child support paid, or receipts for work-related expenses.
Date and time: Ongoing until Monday, 30 October, 9 am-5 pmย
Address: Hornsby Library, 28-44 George St, Hornsbyย
Organiser: Hornsby Libraryย
Contact number: 9847 6813 (bookings essential)ย
Contact email: library@hornsby.nsw.gov.auย