Coming Events Calendar
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Showing Events for
October 2008
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Mon 2 Jul - Wed 31 Dec
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El Caballo Blanco
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El Caballo Blanco has returned to Sydney to thrill new and old audiences alike! Melbourne audiences have marveled at the elegance and strength of these magnificent horses, now Sydney audiences have the opportunity to view these magnificent steeds performing in this fully choreographed production.
In addition to this fabulous Spanish style production; 2008 will bring an exciting new look to the show, with Australian Heritage being celebrated in performances of outback riding skills as a recognition of the importance of Australian equine history and culture.
The arena style extravaganza will be led by riding Master Rene Gasser, who has worked tirelessly to recreate the type of event only seen at famous riding schools in Vienna and Spain.
El Caballo Blanco was created in Sydney in early 1970 and now, finally it returns to a new undercover venue, Horseworld Stadium, just 20 minutes from Castle Hill and Windsor.
Times: 7.30pm Friday, 2.00pm Saturday, 2.00pm Sunday
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| Location: |
Horseworld Stadium
191 Maguires Rd,
Maraylya 2765
(Between Castle Hill & Windsor) |
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1300 365 700
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Thu 25 Sep - Thu 6 Nov
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Taryn Malzard - 'Radius' Exhibition
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Following the sell-out success of Taryn's last solo exhibition, the artist has once again created an amazing body of works, this year titled 'Radius'. The title itself comes with a double meaning. Not only are the majority of works in the exhibition featuring scenes from within the radius of the artist's schoolhouse studio, but also many of the works are based on a series of pastel artworks that as individuals are delightful, but when placed side by side create an almost panoramic view.
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Sassafras Creek Restaurant and Gallery, 83 Old Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Village |
| Bookings: |
4573 0988
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Fri 10 Oct - Sat 25 Oct
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Dural Musical Society - 'Allo 'Allo!
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'Allo 'Allo! was a long running British sitcom broadcast on BBC1 from 1982-1992. Set during World War II, 'Allo 'Allo! tells the story of Rene Artois, a French cafe owner in the village of Nouvion. The Germans have occupied the village and stolen all of its valuable artefacts. Bookings essential with MCA Ticketing - 1300 306 776. Time: Friday and Saturday - 8.00pm. Sunday - 2.00pm. Cost: Adults - $25.00, Children/Concession - $15.00.
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Dural Soldiers Memorial Hall, 604 Old Northern Road, Dural |
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0401 990 247
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Thu 16 Oct - Mon 20 Oct
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Festival of Fragrance - Hawkesbury Festival
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Every morning there will be a fascinating talk followed by a Garden Clinic ensuring you leave with fresh ideas for designing, planting and caring for your garden. Time: 11.00am. Cost: Free.
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Honeysuckle Cottage, 30 Bowen Mountain Road, Grose Vale |
| Bookings: |
4572 1345
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Fri 17 Oct - Sun 19 Oct
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Galston Open Gardens
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10 magnificent and interesting formal gardens open for inspection including displays of rainforest, cottage gardens, roses, natives and water features. Morning tea and lunch available, entertainment by NSW Police Concert Band. Artworks and gourmet products available for sale at some gardens. Friday - bookings essential for the Garden Lovers Delight Package, which includes entry to four gardens, morning tea, lunch and entertainment. Time: Weekend 9.00am-4.30pm.
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| Location: |
Various properties in Galston. Phone for map and addresses closer to date. |
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0402 444 456
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Sat 18 Oct
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Castle Hill Heritage Park Walk
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Castle Hill Heritage Park is the nucleus of the former Castle Hill Government Farm. A convict uprising here in 1804 led to The Battle of Vinegar Hill, Australia’s Irish Rebellion. This colourful episode is just the first chapter in the history of this area. Pam Wilson, the Secretary of the Hills District Historical Society will lead a walk which explores the many layers of history on this site.
Saturday 18 October 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Bookings
Boronia Tours Phone 9634 3163 or email jennifer@boroniatours.com
Where to Meet
The exact meeting place details will be advised at the time of booking
What to Bring
Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. For night time walks wear warm clothing and mosquito repellant.
Bring a drink and a snack. For night time walks bring a torch. For bird watching walks bring binoculars. Don’t forget your camera.
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| Location: |
Castle Hill Heritage Park |
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9634 3163
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Sat 18 Oct - Sun 19 Oct
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27th Annual Bonsai Exhibition
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View magnificent old Bonsai trees and continuous Bonsai demonstrations throughout the day. You are welcome to bring along your Bonsai for assessment. Suiseki display (stone appreciation), huge raffle and a sausage sizzle for $3.00. All profits will be donated to the Westmead Children's Hospital. Time: 9.00am-4.00pm.
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| Location: |
Ray Nesci Bonsai Nursery, 26 Sagars Road, Dural |
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0409 225 814
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Sat 18 Oct
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Sustainability Day
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Discover how you can make a positive impact on your environment simply in the way you live and do things around your house. Learn how to be sustainable and do your part in preserving your world, just in time for National Water Week. Exhibits include worm farming and composting, Sydney Water DIY water saving, sustainable housing with the New Rouse Hill, and a waterwise gardening seminar at 10.30am run by Baulkham Hills Shire Council. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Vinegar Hill Memorial Library, Main Street, Rouse Hill Town Centre |
| Bookings: |
9761 4534
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Sat 18 Oct
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Lorien Novalis School Market Day
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Enjoy a market the way it used to be. Listen to live music by local musicians while you browse the many stalls offering quality handmade goods and organic products, many made by local craftspeople. Common Ground breads are available at the Chai Tent. Delicious organic honey is back. Off road parking available. Market on rain, hail or shine. Time: 10.00am-4.00pm. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Lorien Novalis School, 456 Old Northern Road, Glenhaven |
| Bookings: |
9653 9250
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Sun 19 Oct
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Jazz at The Pines
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Jazz lovers and those looking for a lovely day out are invited to enjoy guided tours of the homestead and learn about the history of the house and the Roughley family - from their early convict beginnings to present day. All proceeds from the jazz event go towards the maintenance and preservation of the historic property. Today's band is Brush With Fame. Time: 12.30pm-4pm. Cost: Adults - $12.00, Concession - $10.00, Family - $25.00.
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| Location: |
The Pines, 656 Old Northern Road, Dural |
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8853 1911
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Sun 19 Oct
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Inala Fair
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There is something for everyone at the Annual Inala Fair. It is a fun family day out with great prizes and attractions. Enjoy live entertainment featuring the Jitterbugs, Hills District Pipe Band, a variety of art and craft stalls, food stalls, garden stall, book stall and much more. All proceeds raised will benefit Inala, a Rudolf Steiner organisation supporting individuals with disabilities.
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| Location: |
Inala, Cnr Castle Hill and Franklin Roads, Cherrybrook |
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9680 1000
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Thu 23 Oct - Mon 27 Oct
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Festival of Fragrance - Hawkesbury Festival
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Every morning there will be a fascinating talk followed by a Garden Clinic ensuring you leave with fresh ideas for designing, planting and caring for your garden. Time: 11.00am. Cost: Free.
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Honeysuckle Cottage, 30 Bowen Mountain Road, Grose Vale |
| Bookings: |
4572 1345
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Thu 23 Oct
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Big Sister, Little Brother
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Big Sister, Little Brother invited the audience into a world of trickery and vanity where they meet bossy big sister, Rita, and naive little brother, Archie, on the run from their past. Through physical story-telling we meet a big-headed Emperor, a foolish chief-monster and an exquisite Empress in a vast palace full of clothes. When everything goes wrong, whose fault is it? Like an brother and sister, the dynamics of their sibling relationship is played out to a hilarious and heart warming aplomb in this highly successful comedy for children. Based on the fairy tale of 'The Emperors New Clothes', Big Sister Little Brother is a slapstick comedy for children about sibling rivalry, echoing classic comic duos of the past and leaves the audience with a heart-warming message about families. Time: 10.00am.
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| Location: |
The Hills Centre, Carrington Road, Castle Hill |
| Bookings: |
9899 3433
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Thu 23 Oct
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Massage and Cancer - An Introduction to the Benefit of Touch
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This is a practical session for families and friends of people with cancer, explaining the benefits of touch and massage during and following cancer treatment. You will be taught some simple, comfort orientated massage techniques. The trainer, Tony Wilson, is a professional massage therapist and has completed training in oncology massage supported by the Cancer Council NSW with the Petrea King Quest for Life Centre. Bookings essential. Time: 7.00pm-8.30pm. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Vinegar Hill Memorial Library, Main Street, Rouse Hill Town Centre |
| Bookings: |
8889 5200
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Fri 24 Oct - Sun 26 Oct
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Macquarie Towns Arts Society 'Spring Affair' - Hawkesbury Festival
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This exhibition offers many varied artworks - oil, watercolour, acrylic, pastel, drawing and woodblock. Also a wide range of crafts, porcelain art, pottery, jewellery, plus hand painted cards. Time: Opening Night Friday 7.30pm-10.30pm, Saturday 10.00am- 10.00pm, Sunday 10.00am-4.00pm. Cost: Friday - $5.00 including nibbles, Saturday and Sunday - Free.
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| Location: |
Murray Wing, Richmond School of Arts, March Street, Richmond |
| Bookings: |
4572 3039
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Fri 24 Oct - Sat 25 Oct
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The Hills Family Centre Garage Sale
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Huge garage sale featuring furniture, books, clothing, records, CDs, toys, white elephant, manchester, plants, tools and many other items at bargain prices. Held bi-annually to fundraise for the Hills Family Centre who support families in crisis in the Hills area. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
Wesley Uniting Church, 32 Showground Road, Castle Hill |
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9894 8999
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Sat 25 Oct - Sun 26 Oct
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Greg Hansell - Open Studio Weekends - Hawkesbury Festival
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Visit the studio of renowned Australian artist, Greg Hansell, who began painting full-time in 1980 in the traditionalist or realist school of Australian painting. Time: 10.00am-5.00pm. Cost: Free.
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| Location: |
31 George Street, Windsor |
| Bookings: |
4577 5089
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Sat 25 Oct
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Farmers & Fine Food Market - Rouse Hill
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Hawkesbury Harvest kick off their second Farmers and Fine Food Market at Rouse Hill. Plenty of fresh local and regional produce with a wide range of products, fine foods from our producers who value add. You won’t be disappointed, the ambient feel of the markets will take you back to the gold old days and you will have ample opportunity to taste, buy and learn from the stall holders. Time: 8.00am.
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Rouse Hill Town Centre (Market Square), Rouse Hill Drive, Rouse Hill |
| Bookings: |
4572 6260
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Sat 25 Oct
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Dog Agility Trial
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Dogs of all types and sizes competing over agility obstacle courses. This is an exciting international dog sport. A lot of fun. Starts at 8.30am.
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Castle Hill Showground, Doran Drive (off Carrington Road), Castle Hill |
| Bookings: |
9654 1951
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Sun 26 Oct
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St Paul The Apostle School Fete
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The St Paul the Apostle fete is a yearly event that celebrates community spirit. Commencing at 9am, the fete has a variety of stalls, activities, rides and food. Favourites include face painting and hair spraying, the baby animal farm, the cake stall and the chocolate wheel. Everyone is welcome for a day of fun and friendship.
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St Paul the Apostle School, 44 Buckleys Road, Winston Hills |
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9639 2555
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Sun 26 Oct
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Burnside Country Fair
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Burnside Public School is famous for its Country Fair. It's a whole day of entertainment for all of the family. For the kids there will be rides, amusements, games, tattoos, face painting, lollies and fairy floss, plus much more. For parents, a chance to shop early for Christmas from our great range of Beautiful Baskets, something special from the art and craft stalls or get a great deal from the silent auction. Enjoy a delicious lunch from the Greek, Lebanese, Asian or Aussie BBQ food stalls. There will be homemade cakes and cappuccino to enjoy while watching the entertainment on stage. This year will feature the B'Side Me Art Competition with entries from students in the local area. All entries will be displayed on the day with prizes awarded in many categories. For ex-Burnside students and history buffs, come and browse the Burnside History Stall where you'll be fascinated by the photos and information on display. Time: 10.00am. Cost: Free.
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Burnside Public School, 1 Masons Drive, North Parramatta |
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0400 296 801
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Sun 26 Oct
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The Hills Craft Markets
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Come along and enjoy the fun of the fair. Take a leisurely stroll around and enjoy the arts and crafts offered for sale by our very talented stall holders. Make a day of it and enjoy the foods prepared by chefs at the mouth watering food stalls. The children have the opportunity to enjoy the plaster painting, music, as well as riding and playing in the showground. You can be assured of a great day out at the Hills Craft Market where we pride ourselves on quality products that are not mass produced, not imported and definitely not second hand. 9am-3pm. Free.
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| Location: |
Castle Hill Showground, off Carrington Road, Castle Hill. |
| Bookings: |
9548 0709
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Mon 27 Oct - Fri 31 Oct
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Golden Ridge Animal Farm Open Days
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A fun day on the farm where children will get to hold chicks, ducklings, rabbits, milk cows, bottle feed kids goats and lambs and feed the sheep and goats on the farm walk. All activities are done with the farmer. Bring along a picnic lunch for a great family day out. Bookings essential. Cost: Adults - $13.20, Children - $9.90.
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| Location: |
Golden Ridge Animal Farm, 686 Old Northern Road, Dural |
| Bookings: |
9651 1028
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Thu 30 Oct
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A Journey from Depression to Bipolar
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Author, Louise O'Connor, will be talking about her book 'The lights aren't on but someone's home'. The story of one woman's journey of discovery through depression and Bipolar and a celebration of things that really matter in life. Bookings essential. Time: 7.30pm-8.30pm. Cost: $5.00.
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| Location: |
Castle Hill Library (Sonya Phillips Room), Cnr Castle and Pennant Streets, Castle Hill |
| Bookings: |
9761 4510
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