WHAT’S ONin the School HolidaysIssue 22 - September / October

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Are you organising a community event? Have your event details published in Upper Hunter Shire Council’s ‘What’s On’ calendar and on our website. Email your event details to council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au. Contributions need to be submitted three (3) weeks prior to school holiday period to ensure inclusion in the ‘What’s On’ calendar.

The information provided in this community calendar has been provided in good faith. However, the accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed. Please contact the event organiser directly if you have enquiries.

All correspondence to:General Manager | Upper Hunter Shire Council | PO Box 208, Scone NSW 2337Scone Administration Centre: 135 Liverpool Street, Scone | Merriwa Office: 34 - 40 Vennacher St, MerriwaMurrurundi Office: 47 Mayne St, MurrurundiPhone: 02 6540 1100 | Email: council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au UPPERHUNTER.NSW.GOV.AU

TENNIS CAMP WITH DEAN TREMBATH Bookings essential before 10 July 2016. Coaching - $20 per day or $70 for the four days. Match play only - $10 per day (Tuesday to Thursday). Contact Dean on 0412 735 113 or email dkahanut@gmail.com

Contact and booking information:

FUN DAY OF SPORT AT SPORTS COMPLEX RSVP email: youthevents@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au by Monday, 4 October. Cost $10 per person (includes BBQ lunch), parents must complete form and sign children in. Please wear sports clothes, hat and bring a water bottle.

PARKVILLE TENNIS COACHING SPORTS DAY Bookings essential by 30 September 2016, Upper Hunter Shire Council’s Sports Participation Officer Nicky Western on 0414 806 074

SCONE FAMILY FUN DAY sponsored by Family InSight, Scone Neighbourhood Centre and Upper Hunter Shire Council - enquiries to Lee Watts - lee@snrc.com.au or 6545 2562

STEVE WAUGH CRICKET CLINIC Bookings essential visit stevewaughcricket.com.au/registration or for more information contact Simon on 0404 865 109, email info@stevewaughcricket.com.au

UPPER HUNTER SHIRE LIBRARIES ABERDEEN Moray Street Phone: 6540 1303 CASSILIS Buccleugh Street Phone: 6376 1295 | MERRIWA Bettington Street Phone: 6521 7007 MURRURUNDI 47 Mayne Street Phone: 6540 1363 | SCONE 130 Liverpool Street Phone: 6540 1183Bookings essential for all library activities. uhrl.nsw.gov.au

SOOSH Waverley Street, Scone Phone: 6540 1177 | Email: soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

UPPER HUNTER SHIRE COUNCIL YOUTH SERVICESSCONE Youth Centre Phone: 0417 287 540 | MERRIWA Youth Centre Phone: 0447 610 815MURRURUNDI Youth Centre Phone: 0438 437 082

COME & TACKLE IT HEAD ON!

4.00PM, SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER 2016SCONE PARK, ABERDEEN STREET

Make your own team of six or seven players or we can arrange a team for you.The free afternoon aims to raise awareness of good mental health for young people, taking care of yourself and your friends. You will gain skills and learn about the support services available in this area. The event will be led by Sarah Green of the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program and will be supervised by Upper Hunter Shire Council Community Service Officers and Youth Workers. There will be a free barbecue.RSVP by Friday, 7 October 2016 - Nicky Western, 0414 806 074 or Amanda Catzikiris, 02 6540 1153, acatzikiris@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

JOIN A SURPRISE NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND SCONE SENIOR LEAGUE / LEAGUE TAG PLAYERS FOR A FREE AFTERNOON OF TOUCH FOOTBALL

GYMNASTICS AT SCONE YOUTH CENTRE HALLBookings essential contact Nicky Western on 0414 806 074. $15 per day or $25 for two (2) days

BASKETBALL OPEN COURT Bookings essential contact Nicky Western on 0414 806 074.

AGES: 12 TO 18, PARENTS ARE WELCOME

Come and celebrate SPRING at Scone Library with Katrina McKelvey and Kirrili Lonergan, the author and illustrator team of the book ‘Dandelions’10.30am Thursday 6 October 2016There will be story time, craft activities, and illustration demonstrations suitable for children aged three to seven years.Signed copies of the book ‘Dandelions’ will be available for a special price.

HALLOWEEN PARTY5.00pm, Saturday, 29 October 2016 | Scone Bowling ClubMusic, games & prizes for best dressed boy, girl, man, lady & family

Bring a basket supper, bar & bistro available$5 per child (5 to 14 years) | $10 per adult/child (over 14 years)

Kids under 5 are FREECome along for a fun filled family evening and support the

Westpac Rescue Helicopter ServiceFor full details contact Priscilla

0418 846 235

SOOSH - All things sticky & messy Make, build & play with sticky and messy materials

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MONDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

SOOSH - ‘Tour De SOOSH’Bring your bikes, scooters, ripstiks and try the obstacle course. Remember to bring your safety gear!

THURSDAY 29 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

SCONE LIBRARY: 10.30am - decorating tambourinesBookings essential for library activities

SOOSH - Spring has sprungEnjoy outdoor games, spring themed crafts, a nature hunt and make your own grass head today

ABERDEEN LIBRARY: 10.30am - Spring craftMERRIWA LIBRARY: 11.00am - decorate & assemble nature mobilesBookings essential for library activities

CASSILIS LIBRARY10.30am - making 3D wooden rocketsMURRURUNDI LIBRARY10.30am - plaster craftSCONE LIBRARY11.30am - spring craftBookings essential for library activities

SOOSH - Wetlands and Shrek excursion We have a big day planned today! We are heading to the Wetlands Centre at Sandgate in the morning for a bush skills session to make damper, build a bush shelter, enjoy a bush walk and learn basic survival skills in the bush. In the afternoon we will head to Civic Theatre in Newcastle to watch ‘Shrek the Musical Jr’ presented by Hunter Drama

SOOSH - Willy Wonka chocolate day Today is all about CHOCOLATE and lots of sweetness. We will hunt for the ‘golden ticket’ and turn SOOSH into a chocolate factory

SCONE LIBRARY: 10.30am - storytime Bookings essential for library activities

NSW BIKE WEEK2.00pm - social ride along Muswellbrook Cycle Club’s road racing track, starting at McCullys Gap Hall. Come and meet the club members and bring the family for a leisurely ride. The ride is a fairly flat 10km ride or a more challenging 20km ride, both with great scenery. Bike Week is an initiative of Transport for NSW with support from Upper Hunter Shire Council.For details on the event, call Council’s Sports Participation Officer Nicky Western on 6540 1194 or 0414 806 074

Bookings are essential for some activities, see over page for details

TENNIS CAMP with Dean Trembath @ Scone Tennis Club Coaching - 9.00am to 12.00pmMatch Play - 12.30pm to 3.00pmBookings essential, includes a fee

SOOSH - Mystery/detective day We will play games and engage in tasting, smelling and feeling guessing games

TENNIS CAMP with Dean Trembath @ Scone Tennis ClubCoaching - 9.00am to 12.00pmMatch Play - 12.30pm to 3.00pmBookings essential, includes a fee

SOOSH - We are family, all things teamwork Today we are going to develop team spirit, co-operation & communications skills

ABERDEEN LIBRARY: 10.30am - Spring craftMERRIWA LIBRARY: 11.00am - making jester hatsSCONE LIBRARY: 11.30am - decorate & assemble nature mobiles. Bookings essential for library activities

PARKVILLE TENNIS COACHING SPORTS DAY10.00am, Parkville Tennis Courts. Primary school ages: 10.00am to 11.00am. All ages: 11.00am to 12.00 noon$5 registration - includes sausage sandwich & water. Bookings essential TENNIS CAMP with Dean Trembath @ Scone Tennis

Club Coaching - 9.00am to 12.00pm, match play - 12.30pm to 3.00pm. Bookings essential, includes a fee

CASSILIS LIBRARY10.30am - decorate & assemble Chinese lanternsMURRURUNDI LIBRARY: 10.30am - place mat craftBookings essential for library activities

TENNIS CAMP with Dean Trembath @ Scone Tennis ClubCoaching - 9.00am to 12.00pmPresentation & BBQBookings essential, includes a fee

SOOSH - Sports extravaganza day We will head to Scone Sports Centre to play basketball and tennis. Then a picnic lunch, followed by gymnastics

SOOSH - PJ, pizza & popcorn dayEnd the school holidays in your PJ’s, onesies and slippers and enjoy pizza and popcorn

SCONE YOUTH CENTREExcursion to Muswellbrook Cinema. Cost and times TBA.MURRURUNDI YOUTH CENTRE5.00pm to 8.00pm - art workshop

ABERDEEN LIBRARY2.30pm - making something yummy to eatSCONE LIBRARY10.30am - storytimeBookings essential for library activities

FUN DAY OF SPORT at Scone Sports Complex - 10.00am to 1.45pm. For young people in Year 3 to 6. Cost $10 per person includes BBQ lunch. Parent must sign children in. Bookings essential, RSVP by 4 October

MURRURUNDI YOUTH CENTREExcursion to Tamworth Trampoline Park. Bookings and permission notes essential

SCONE YOUTH CENTRE6.00pm - wear your pj’s and settle in for a night of pizza, popcorn, lollies and moviesMERRIWA YOUTH CENTRESpotlight scavenger hunt - bring your torch and dress like a ninja

MERRIWA YOUTH CENTRE EXCURSION Muswellbrook Cinema. Cost and times TBA.

SCONE LIBRARY10.30am - children’s author/illustrator workshopBookings essential for library activities

STEVE WAUGH CRICKET CLINIC9.30am to 4.00pm (registration from 9.00am) - Bill Rose Sports Complex. Once again in association with the Upper Hunter District Junior Cricket Association and Scone Junior Cricket Association, Steve Waugh Cricket will be returning with a one-day cricket clinic

SCONE FAMILY FUN DAY10.00am to 2.00pm - Scone ParkFamilies with children are invited to join in on a fun filled community family event. There will be storytelling, craft, music, reading, games, puppets, face painting and obstacle courses. Meet our emergency services and have a free sausage sizzleGYMNASTICS at Scone Youth Centre Hall

Beginners: 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Intermediate/advanced: 3.30pm to 5.00pm. Bookings essential, includes a fee

GYMNASTICS at Scone Youth Centre Hall Beginners: 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Intermediate/advanced: 3.30pm to 5.00pm. Bookings essential, includes a fee

BASKETBALL Open Court - SconePrimary students: 10.00am to 12.00 noonSecondary students: 12.30pm to 2.00pm

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