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LOCAL EVENTS FOR EXCELLENT AUGUST

The next school holidays will be in Spring from Monday September 29^th to Friday October 10^th, send us your school holiday activity suggestions for the St George & Sutherland Shire and we will list them for all to share!

31 Jul 2008 to 20 Sep 2008 | Thursdays, 10am - 12 noon

Raising Confident Children

This is a practical parenting group for parents and carers with children aged 5-12 years. The 8-week program starts on 31 July 2008, Thursdays, 10am-12 noon.

Meet with other parents and discuss ways to:
• Improve your relationship with your child
• Rethink the way we discipline
• Accept your child's strong feelings
• Think more positively about your child
• Encourage your child's confidence
• Recognise your child's strengths

Bookings & Enquiries: Please phone Hurstville Community Health Centre on 9570 2877.

Saturday 2^nd August - Once upon a time

Come on a journey into the magical world of fairy tales and nursery rhymes.

Dragonflys Kids Club

Come and join us at the St George Regional Museum for a year of fun, adventure and learning with the Dragonflys Kid’s Club.

11.00am - 12.30pm

4 - 10 years

$5.00* per child per activity (Payment within one week of booking)

14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville

Ph: (02) 9330 6444

Website: www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/museum

Tuesday 5^th August - Books and Bickies

Come along and munch on some bickies while choosing from the newest books (and some old favourites!) in the library.

At Sutherland Library

Telephone No: 9710 0178

Email Address: library@scc.nsw.gov.au

Friday 8^th August - BEIJING OLYMPICS

Celebrate the Olympic Spirit

7.30pm - 12.00 midnight
Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave St Kogarah

Lucky Raffle Prize
Outdoor Heating
Food and Drinks
Wu Shu Sport Academy
Spring Glory Womens Association
Olympiads Parade
Screening of the Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony

This event is a fundraising appeal for the victims of Sichuan Earthquake

Wednesday 13^th August - Play is how young children learn: would you like to know more?

The session will be run at 1.00 - 3.00pm and then repeated at 6.00 - 8.00pm
At Kogarah Library & Cultural Centre Activities Room
Bookings & enquiries : Marisa Rodriguez 0439 894597

Sunday 17^th August - Fiesta

10am to 3pm

Don Lucas Reserve (behind Wanda Beach), Cronulla

The sky will come alive at the 2008 festival with a vibrant aerial display of kites from around the world!

On the ground, there'll be kite making giant origami model aeroplane display competitions live cultural entertainment & delicious food stalls

Location: Don Lucas Reserve, behind Wanda Beach, Cronulla

Telephone No: 9710 0992

Email Address: lmawer@ssc.nsw.gov.au

Saturday 23^rd August - Painting workshop

Art Attack Activities

Fourth Saturday of the month.

10.30am - 12.30pm (unless otherwise stated).

Age: 7-12 years.

$5.00 per child per activity* - 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville

Ph: (02) 9330 6444

Website: www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/museum

Thursday 28^th August - Grandparents course

Play and development babies to toddlers

Statistics show 1 in 5 grandparents are taking on the role of part-time caregiver to their grandchildren. Council's Children's Services staff, in partnership with a team of professionals in midwifery. lactation consultancy, Tresillian and Karitane training, recognise the need for assisting this group of dedicated caregivers. This course will give grandparents the opportunity to have up-to-date information and management skills when caring for their grandchildren.

The Step by Step Parenting Team offers clear, concise and practical advice in an informal session on play and development in babies to toddlers, focusing on physical, emotional, cognitive and social growth. Baby Steps will provide an overview of these stages.

For all bookings and enquiries please phone the contact: Maria Mylonas, Telephone No: 02 9710 0827

Email Address: RTOTraining@ssc.nsw.gov.au

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

At Stapleton Community Centre, 3a Stapleton Ave, Sutherland

Cost: $20.00 per person

RSVP: by 22/08/2008 - book early as session is restricted to 40 participants.

Saturday 6th September - FESTIVAL BRINGS BEDLAM TO KOGARAH

This year marks the 17th year of the Kogarah Fair and Charity Bed Race, an event that brings people from all over Sydney to join in the festivities while raising vital funds for The St George Hospital.

Railway Parade in Kogarah explodes into colour and vibrancy as marching bands strike up and rousing teams ham it up for the annual BED PARADE, followed by the exciting BATTLE OF THE BEDS.

Belgrave Street and the Kogarah Town Square will host an entertainment EXTRAVAGANZA where visitors can soak up the carnival atmosphere.

Contact: Jacinta Sunderland Kogarah Council 9330 9424

September 27th - Calligraphy

Art Attack Activities

Fourth Saturday of the month.

10.30am - 12.30pm (unless otherwise stated).

Age: 7-12 years.

$5.00 per child per activity* - 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville

Ph: (02) 9330 6444

Website: www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/museum

October 25 - Pottery

Art Attack Activities

Fourth Saturday of the month.

10.30am - 12.30pm (unless otherwise stated).

Age: 7-12 years.

$5.00 per child per activity* 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville

Ph: (02) 9330 6444

Website: www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/museum

November 22 - Environmental art

Art Attack Activities

Fourth Saturday of the month.

10.30am - 12.30pm (unless otherwise stated).

Age: 7-12 years.

$5.00 per child per activity* - 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville

Ph: (02) 9330 6444

Website: www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/museum

KIDS AQUATIC SURVIVAL SCHOOL
4-5 week private one on one ISR aquatic survival course for infants from 6 months or 6-8 week private one on one ISR aquatic survival course for infants walking to 6 years.
For more information call 9531 2108 or visit www.infantswim.com.au