the City of Gosnells

inLife Have you ever wanted to write a novel? If so, the month of November could be prime time to turn that dream into a reality.

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is an annual month-long novel writing program encouraging adults and children to try their hand at writing.

To launch the events calendar, the City’s Knowledge Centre will be hosting a NaNoWriMo Introductory Session on Thursday 10 October, outlining how you can get involved and what events are coming up.

For full details of events scheduled in all libraries in the lead up to and throughout NaNoWriMo month, please visit the City’s website.

Call us: 9397 3000 | Visit us on the web: www.gosnells.wa.gov.au

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Council Meetings

DivaLiciousComic sopranos Penny Shaw and Fiona Cooper Smyth compete not only for the top notes but also for bass baritone Robert ‘The Phantom’ Hofmann’s affection.Date: Friday 11 OctoberTime: 8pmVenue: Don Russell Performing Arts Centre Murdoch Road, ThornlieTickets are $35.80 Standard, $30.80 Concession, $26.80 Students or Group (10 people or more). To book visit the City’s website or call the Box Office on 9493 4577.

Melbourne Cup for SeniorsThe City is hosting a Melbourne Cup luncheon for local seniors including a hat parade and 2 course meal before the race. Date: Tuesday 5 November Time: 11.15am Venue: Addie Mills Centre, 2 Astley Street GosnellsTickets are $15 including entry into the sweep. Numbers are limited so bookings are essential. Bookings will be taken from Tuesday 8 October 2013. Please call Senior Services on 9391 6037.

Ghost WalksGhost walks are a great way to exercise, socialise and learn some local history. The next Ghost walk is scheduled for Friday 18 October. For more information or to make a booking visit the City’s website or call Leisure Services on 9397 3111.

Public Notice

The draft Cultural Plan can be viewed at the City of Gosnells Civic Centre,

City libraries and the City’s website.Submissions should be made in writing to the Chief Executive Officer and be lodged with

the City before the given deadline.

DRAFT CULTURAL PLAN 2014 - 2016A draft Cultural Plan has been developed for the City of Gosnells for the three year period from 2014 to 2016 inclusive.Public comment is sought on the draft Cultural Plan and respondents are encouraged to focus on providing feedback on the Action Plan section.The desired outcome of the draft Cultural Plan is to provide a forward plan for the provision of arts and culture within the local community. Submissions close: Tuesday 5 November 2013.Enquiries can be made to Leisure Services on 9397 3111.

8 October 2013

Upcoming Eventswww.gosnells.wa.gov.au/events

Enjoy pop, opera and musical theatre’s greatest hits in DivaLicious (more details below).

Public Notice

ABANDONED VEHICLES FOR SALE BY PUBLIC TENDERThe following abandoned vehicles are available for sale by public tender. Vehicles may be inspected at the City’s depot. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 9397 3031. PPSR checks have been performed on the vehicles and they are not encumbered. Tender documents are available from the City’s website or by visiting the Civic Centre. Submissions for the tender are to be clearly marked “Abandoned Vehicle Tender” and can be delivered by the following means:Person: Civic Centre, 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells (place in tender box)Mail: Tenders, PO Box 662, Gosnells, WA 6990Fax: 9490 0035Email: tenders@gosnells.wa.gov.auTenders close: Noon, Thursday 31 October.

Next Council Meetings: Tuesday 8 and Tuesday 22 October at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.15pm). Public welcome. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the City of Gosnells Civic Centre, 2120 Albany Highway, Gosnells.

Impound No. Make Colour

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Don’t miss the chance to enter your front yard into this year’s Great Front Yard competition for the opportunity to win cash prizes.The City will be awarding cash prizes across seven categories including Most Improved Front Yard, Best Residential Front Yard, Best Seniors Front Yard and Most Waterwise Front Yard.Entries must be received by Friday 18 October 2013. Entry forms are available from the City’s Civic Centre, libraries, Leisure World or the City’s website.

Does your front yard have what it takes?

Hurry - nominations close soonThe nomination period for the Safe City Awards and the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards will be closing soon. • The Safe City Awards honour individuals and groups involved in our

community that are making a difference through crime prevention, safety, or environmental activities. The closing date is Thursday 31 October.

• Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards is part of a national program which encourages active citizenship in our community. Entries close Friday 22 November.

For application forms and further information please visit the City’s website. 2012/13 Safe City winners

from Boogurlari House.