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The 2008 events calendar below is constantly updated so bookmark the site and visit regularly to find out what's on in Liverpool.
To view a full listing of the 2008 Liverpool City Council Calendar of Events click here.
| 22 August |
Al Madeheen
Casula Powerhouse, 7.30pm
Al Madeheen - the quartet of Sufi musicians from Syria who enchanted audiences at the Art Gallery of NSW in 2007 bring a taste of Islam's beauty to Casula Powerhouse. As part of the Ramadan festivities, Al Madeheen, a renowned group of Syrian performers, is bringing this stunning display of faith and culture to the heart of south west Sydney. The spinning of the 'whirling dervishes' is 700-year old rite based in the Mevlevi sect of Sufism.
Al Madeheen will perform for one night only at the Casula Powerhouse - cost $5. Book now by phoning 9824 1121 between 10am-5pm or email boxoffice@casulapowerhouse.com.
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| 23 August |
Worm farming and composting workshop
Saturday 23 August, 10am-12 noon
Light Horse Community Gardens
Light Horse Park, end of Riverpark Drive, Liverpool
Interested in composting and worm farming but don’t know where to start? Do you have a compost bin or worm farm that isn’t working quite right? Come along to this informative workshop where you will learn how to set up and maintain your worm farm and compost bin, plus troubleshooting tips. You will also have the chance to win your own worm farm or compost bin. Light refreshments will be provided. Bookings are essential by phoning 9821 7726.
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| 27 August |
Free Parents Workshop
Council Administration Centre, 6-8pm
This RTA run workshop is suitable for parents and other supervisors of learner drivers. The workshop will offer practical advice about supervising learner drivers, completing the Learner Driver Log Book and the benefits of driving practice. A free supper will be provided and bookings are essential. For further information or to book, call 9821 8835.
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| 2-10 September |
Adult Learners' Week
Liverpool City Library, 170 George Street, Liverpool
Bookings essential for all activities by phoning 9821 9422. For more information contact the Access Services Librarian, Carmel Martin, on 9821 9450 or email c.martin@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.
Dollars and Cents: Financial Literacy for Adult Learners
Tuesday 2 September, 11am
Nicole Scott and Lisa Lu from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission will be conducting an informal session on how to manage your money, debt, savings and goals. The presentation will include tips on managing your finances including budgeting, credit, superannuation, insurance, investing and retirement planning.
Waste not, want not
Wednesday 3 September, 10am-12 noon
Liverpool City Council's Sustainability Education Officer, Michelle Catley, will discuss ways we can all contribute to saving the environment. Brochures and fact sheets will be available for participants.
Line dancing
Tuesday 9 September, 11am-12 noon
An informal session on line dancing. Limited to 15 participants.
Creative card making
Wednesday 10 September, 12.30pm-2.30pm
Hands-on workshop on making your own greeting card. Limited to 15 participants.
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| Until 7 September |
Austalian
Casula Powerhouse, 1 Casula Road, Casula
This exhibition features 12 new works in a variety of mediums including sculpture, painting, installation and textiles. Like most Australians, the artists have cultural and family ties in other places and it is this which informs their work. Australian celebrates the complexity that makes this country such an interesting place to live and presents some of the freshest and most dynamic work being created here. FREE.
For more information phone 9824 1121 or visit casulapowerhouse.com.
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| 11 September |
Step into the Future at Miller TAFE
Thursday 11 September, 9.30am-7.30pm
Miller College, Corner Hoxton Park Road and Banks Road, Miller
This employment expo and open day is an initiative of the Community 2168 Employment and Education Working Party and Miller College of TAFE. Open to high school students, their parents and the general public, the expo will provide information on various industries to assist with employment, careers advice and apprenticeships. There will also be refreshments available, airbrush tattooing and performances. For general bookings phone 9825 7244 or for group school bookings phone 0402 148 978.
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| 12 September |
Free Child Restraint Safety Check
Friday 12 September, 10.30am-1pm
Council's Administration Centre, 1 Hoxton Park Road, Liverpool
This event is aimed at parents of young children. An RTA authorised restraint fitter will check that car restraints, harnesses and booster seats have been installed correctly. Bookings are essential. For further information or to book, call 9821 8835.
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| 6-14 September |
History Week
Celebrate History Week at Liverpool City Library with the following events:
Antique Jewellery Valuation
Saturday 6 September, 1.30-3.30pm
Cost is $5 per person.
Presented by Elizabeth Steven, a regular guest on Radio 2UE John Kerr’s show 'Antiques and Collectables'. A specialist in antique jewellery and the owner of Chiltons Antiques and Jewellery store in Miranda, Elizabeth will value your antique jewellery on the day. Only one item per person on the day. For more information phone 9821 9436.
Linking Aboriginal Pasts and Futures in Liverpool
Thursday 11 September, 6-7.30pm
UTS historian Heather Goodall presents this discussion on environmental history and Indigenous life stories, including hte recently completed 'Rivers of Resistance: Aboriginal People and the Georges River National Park’. The discussion will look at the way new research allows us to build a continuous history of Aboriginal people's presence in the area since early settlement. There will also be discussions on the implication of this on contemporary Aboriginal roles and directions in this area. Refreshments provided. For more information phone 9821 9436.
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| 20 September |
Twisted Sounds
Saturday 20 September, 2-10pm
Liverpool PCYC, Cartwright Avenue, Miller
Youth music festival - Twisted Sounds 08 – is back by popular demand. Features include performances by Dead Letter Circus and MM9, local bands Hail Discordia, Rattlesnake, Bleached Academy, In Flight Entertainment, The Future Divine, The Surge, In Apathy and In Coma View. There will also be basketball, airbrush tattooing, badge making and a sausage sizzle. Tickets cost $10 (all ages) and are available from www.oxtix.com.au. For more information contact Anita on 0421 613 940 or Amanda on 0421 247 127.
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| Until 11 October |
MIL-PRA AECG Aboriginal Exhibition and Art Award
Until 11 October 2008
Liverpool Regional Museum
This exhibition showcases indigenous artists in a celebration of personal expression and collective, regional culture. The 2008 theme for Mil-Pra is ‘My Story’. For more information phone 9602 0315.
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Add your community event
If you would like your community event added to Council's website calendar just email the name, date, time and location plus 50 words about the event (including contact details for further information) to communications@liverpool.nsw.gov.au. Please note, listing of submissions is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of Council.
Are you planning an event in Liverpool?
The following guide and application form outlines your responsibilities as the event organiser and safeguards you need to have in place to ensure your event is safe and enjoyable for attendees:
Applying for Council Sponsorship
Council's outgoing corporate sponsorship program offers financial assistance to local organisations running community and charity events and awards ceremonies. Click here for further information.
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