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9 Nov - 10 Apr - Squad Program

Details: A Morning Squad Training Program is to be held twice per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays). The Squad Program is open to both children and adults of varying abilities, fitness and training levels. For more information contact the centre.
Location: Emerton Leisure Centre, Jersey Road, Emerton NSW 2770
Cost: Centre Entry Fee
Time: 6am
Bookings: 8822 6000
http://www.elc.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/

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25 Jan - 1 Apr - Star Mates Adventure Play Land

Details: Star Mates is an Indoor Adventure Play Land designed specifically for children under 5 years to stimulate them physically, socially as well as creatively. The Star Mates Adventure Play Land operates each Monday and Friday in the NSW's School Term.
Location: Emerton Leisure Centre, Jersey Rd., Emerton NSW 2770
Cost: Under 12 months Free 12 months - 5years $2.75
Time: 9am - 1pm
Bookings: 9628 7016

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29 Jan - 27 Mar - CODED

Details: From fibro houses to facebook and
abandoned suburban locales, the
CODED exhibition shakes up
Blacktown’s public and online
spaces through the work of
contemporary Australian artists.
CODED unpacks the complexity
of codes evident in street and
youth cultures to translate and
transmit current creative ideas
and actions.
Artists include Penelope Cain,
Chris Caines, Lauren Gock, David
Griggs, Adam Hollingworth,
P. Johan Neve, Vaughan and
Vincent O’Connor, Leigh Rigozzi,
Kat Smolynec and Jason Wing.
CODED is a long-term initiative
exploring youth arts development
in Western Sydney through
workshops, ephemeral public art
and exhibitions.
Location: BAC 78 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown NSW 2148
Cost: No Cost
Time: 10am - 5pm Tue - Sat
Bookings: 9839 6558
http://www.artscentre.blacktown.nsw.gov.au

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20 Feb - 14 Mar - LIGHT & SHADOW

Details: BAC’s Light & Shadow exhibition is
touring to Pataka Museum, Porirua,
New Zealand as part of the New
Zealand International Arts Festival.
Light & Shadow features
large-scale charcoal drawings by
Western Sydney based artist
Catherine O’Donnell. The
exhibition is the result of a one
year studio residency that allowed
O’Donnell the time and space to
examine the underexplored
environs of Blacktown’s urban
spaces. The meticulous drawings
produced use light and shadow to
spotlight the often overlooked
elements of Blacktown’s main
streets and laneways.
The Light & Shadow tour is
presented by the Sister Cities of
Blacktown and Porirua (New
Zealand). The exhibition was
developed by Blacktown Arts
Centre through its Visual Arts Studio
Residency Program.
Location: BAC 78 Flushcombe Rd., Blacktown NSW 2148
Cost: No Charge
Time: 10am - 5pm Tue - Sat
Bookings: 9839 6558
http://www.artscentre.blacktown.nsw.gov.au

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1 Mar - 31 Mar - Boot Camp II 2010

Details: Boot Camp is a military style outdoor training program designed to challenge all aspects of your health & fitness.Boot Camp II 2010 will run Monday & Wednesday evenings for five weeks. This program includes 10 training sessions, 2 fitness assessments, a Boot Camp T-shirt and BBQ. Boot CAmp is the perfect way to achieve the results you've been after.
Location: Emerton Leisure Centre, Jersey Rd, Emerton
Cost: $127.00
Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm
Bookings: 9628 7016

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1 Mar - 29 Mar - Boot Camp Cadets 2010

Details: Let our leaders encourage and guide you through an intense workout incorporating callisthenic exercise such as push ups, jumping jacks, sit-ups with running, boxing, pool activities and military style drills to help children lose weight and get fit whilst having oads of fun. Boot Camp Cadets will run Monday for 5 weeks.
Location: Emerton Leisure Centre, Jersey Rd, Emerton
Cost: Contact Centre
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Bookings: 9628 7016

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2 Mar - 4 May - Evening Boot Camp

Details: Get fit! Feel Healthy! Achieve a higher level of fitness thean ever before and be pushed beyond your comfort zone.The Camp will run Tuesday & Thursday nights.The Camp gives you 10 training sessions, boot camp t-shirt,boot camp bag, sample eating plan and course completion certificate. If you have already been a boot camp participant and do not need a t-shirt there is a $20.00 discount.
Location: Blacktown Acquatic Centre, Boyd St, Balcktown
Cost: $182.00
Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm
Bookings: 9622 2279

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14 Mar - The Prospect Heritage Trust Inc Monthly Meeting

Details: The Speaker is Clarrie Neil, Topic “Breaker Morant”
Clarrie has researched the mystery man known as Breaker Morant. Morant was considered something of a scoundrel, a charming man but a heavy drinker and a womaniser. The talk covers Breaker’s “arrival” in
Australia, time spent around our local area during 1897 / 1898 and his misfortunes in Africa. 10.30 am
Location: The Prospect History Cottage,Prospect Reservoir, Prospect
Cost: FREE
Time: 10.30am
Bookings: 9621 8225

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21 Mar - 28 Mar - Seniors Week

Details: NSW Seniors Week celebrates the valuable contribution seniors make to our community.
Here in New South Wales, it is our way of saying thank you to seniors and a great opportunity for all generations to join with older people to celebrate.
The theme, LIVE LIFE!, aims to encourage seniors to actively participate at one of 700 events
taking place across NSW during Seniors Week including our FREE concert:
GALA SENIORS CONCERT
presented by
THE EVER YOUNG GOLDEN GIRLS
Location: Blacktown RSL Club, Second Ave, Blacktown
Cost: FREE
Time: 1pm
Bookings: 9622 5222

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23 Mar - Seniors Week FREE Aqua Clas & Moring Tea

Details: In celebration of Seniors Week Emerton Leisure Centreis running a special FREE aqua class for Seniors on Tuesday 23rd MARCH, 2010, this will be followed by a fully catered morning tea. Aqua Aerobics is a non impact total body workout incorporating basic aerobic and fitness moves in water. It is designed with several different workout concepts to increase your stamina, strength and flexibility.
Location: Emerton Leisure Centre, Jersey Rd, Emerton
Cost: FREE
Time: Contact Centre for more details
Bookings: 9628 7016

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24 Mar - Family History on The Internet for Beginners

Details: A Fee Workshop as part of Seniors' week will cover items such as Births deaths marriages Immigration convicts copyright ethics citations and forms. Basic Computer Literacy is necessary to participate in this Workshop. To book please contact the Reference Desk in person or by telephone
Location: Technology Room, Max Webber Library, Flushcombe Rd., Blacktown 2148
Cost: Free Workshop
Time: 9.45am - 12.15pm
Bookings: 9839 6620

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25 Mar - Seniors Week FREE Health Assessments

Details: The FREE Health Assessments during Seniors Week are an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of health at every age and encourage seniors to regulary monitor their physical condition.Bookings essential
Location: Emerton Leisure Centre, Jersy Rd, Emerton
Cost: FREE
Time: 12.30pm
Bookings: 9628 7016

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25 Mar - Close The Gap FREE Health Assessments & Long Term Lifestyle Planning

Details: Emerton Leisure Centre proudly supports the Close the Gap campaign that aims to improve the life expectancy of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people who have an average 17 years less then other Australians. To raise awareness of this great cause Emerton Leisure Centre will be hosting FREE health assessments and long term lifestyle planning between 10.30am-12.30pm.
Location: Emerton Leisure Centre, Jersey Rd, Emerton
Cost: FREE
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
Bookings: 9628 7016

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25 Mar - Seniors Scrap Booking

Details: Scrapbooking class for Beginners will be held at the Max Webber Library.Get tips and ideas as well as the know how. Bring your photos and special itemsHeld at the Max Webber Library. Bookings are essential.
Location: Max Webbber Library, Flushcombe Rd. Blacktown
2148
Cost: Free
Time: 10.30am
Bookings: 9839 6620

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26 Mar - Surfees Easter Eggstravaganza

Details: Surfees Easter Eggstravaganza Carnival Register now by completing an entry form at the Swim School Desk.
Location: Blacktown Leisure Centre, Cnr Stanhope Parkway & Sentry Dr, Stanhope Gardens
Cost: See Centre
Time: 7.00pm
Bookings: 9421 2600

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26 Mar - OPEN MUSIC by Ensemble Offspring

Details: The concept of the open-form has long been a fascination for Ensemble Offspring as they bring an eclectic selection of some of their favourites from the genre. Ensemble Offspring is dedicated to the performance of innovative new music.
The ensemble is committed to a living classical music tradition and has developed a reputation for original
programming, performance excellence and audience engagement. Clapping games and conversations between pieces is part of the Offspring Ensemble
experience.
Performers: Claire Edwardes (percussion), Bree Van Reyk (percussion/
accordion), Jason Noble (clarinet), James Cudderford (violin), Damien
Ricketson (violin).
Location: BAC 78 Flushcombe Rd., Blacktown NSW 2148
Cost: $20 Adults, $15 Friends of BAC/concession
Time: 8pm
Bookings: 9839 6558
http://www.artscentre.blacktown.nsw.gov.au

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26 Mar - Seniors Morning Tea

Details: The Senior's Morning Tea is one of Blacktown City's most popular Senior's Week events. It gives seniors a chance to relax and unwind and will feature music, fun, live entertainment and morning tea.
Location: Blacktown Workers Club, Campbell St, Blacktown
Cost: FREE
Time: 10.00 am
Bookings: 9830 0600

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26 Mar - Seniors Week CPR Workshop

Details: In conjunction with the Royal Life's Project 50,000 Emerton Leisure Centre will be running FREE interactive CPR workshop and morning tea for Seniors.Through Project 50,000 we were able to offer everyday people, the training and skills that one day might be 'lifesaving'.
Location: Emerton Leisure Centre, Jersey Rds, Emerton
Cost: FREE
Time: 10.30am-12.00pm
Bookings: 9628 7016

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28 Mar - Gymkhana

Details: Monthly Gymkhana - 4 rings from beginners to advanced. Car parking and floats free. All details and waivers on website.
Location: Blacktown Showground, Richmond Road, Blacktown.
Cost: Ring Entry fee
Time: 10.30 am
Bookings: 9621 4626; 0428 395 875

http://www.blacktownshow.com.au

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28 Mar - Seniors Luncheon

Details: The afternoon there will be live entertainment on stage and lunch. The announcement of Blacktown City’s Senior Citizen of the Year. 12.00 noon. FREE. Bookings essential.
Location: Blacktown Bowman Hall, Campbell St, Blacktown
Cost: FREE
Time: 12.00 noon
Bookings: 9839 6000

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17 Mar - 18 Mar - Macquarie Land Grants

Details: An officer from the State Records of NSW will speak about the settlement of the colony during Lachlan Macquarie's time.
Booking close Friday 26.3.2010
Location: The Manse, The Avenue Mount Druitt Village NSW 2770
Cost: $ 10 each event or $15 for both days.
Time: 2 pm
Bookings: (02) 96754731
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