JULY


Favourite Places: Home and Abroad
Heritage House
Exhibition of artwork by Christobel Bennet with poetry by Vivienne Glance
Venue: Heritage House
              Cnr Mends St & Mill Point Road, South Perth
July 12 - August 10

For more details contact Rhee Juhasz on 9474 0811


The Venetian Twins
Old Mill Theatre
A comedy by Carlo Goldini
Venue: Old Mill Theatre
             Mends St, South Perth
July 25 - August 9
Cost: Adults $19, Concession $14

Bookings can be made by contacting 9367 8719


AUGUST


Second Hand Booksale
Save The Children South of the River Branch
Venue: Cannington Exhibition Hall
              Albany Hwy, Cannington
7 August   6pm - 9pm
8 - 10 August   9am - 7pm
11 August   9am - 12pm
Books half price on Sunday 10 August and $10 boxes of books on Monday 11 August

For more information please contact Sue Gardiner on 041 493 6773


1908 Royal Perth Golf Club Opening
 Re-enactment

Royal Perth Golf Club
His Excellency, Dr Ken Michael, the Governor of Western Australia, will arrive at Mends St Jetty from Barrack St Jetty. His Excellency will then make his way up Mends St and Labouchere Rd to the RPGC Clubhouse.
Venue: Royal Perth Gold Club
              Labouchere Road, South Perth
22 August   12pm

For more information please contact Brad Dawson on 9367 4900


Quiz Night
Citizen Advocacy South Metropolitan
Join up for a great night with fantastic prizes and raffles and magnificent silent auction opportunities.
Venue: Canning Exhibition Centre
22 August  7pm
Cost: 10 per person

For more information or to book a table contact Linda Winchester on 041 222 1474


WA Scale Model Expo 2008
WA Scale Model Expo
Scale model displays, open competition, trade displays and sales, demonstrations, modeller's swap and sell.
Venue: Canning Exhibition Centre
23 - 24 August  10am - 5pm
* 23 August: 10am - 12pm modeller's swap and sell, no traders
Cost: $5 adults, $3 children/conc

For more information please contact Andrew Peel on 043 801 427


Relaxation Course
CLAN WA Victoria Park
Explores techniques on relaxation, stress and anxiety reduction.
Venue: CLAN WA
              2 Memorial Ave, Carlisle
29 August & 5, 12, 19 September
Cost: $15 for whole course

For more information please contact Maxine McEwin on 9472 9144


SEPTEMBER


Raising Boys Course

CLAN WA Victoria Park
Exploring issue involved in raising boys today. Why do boys behave differently to girls? What are the special needs of boys?
Venue: Gosnells Community Lotteries House
2, 9, 16 & 23 September  9.30am - noon
Cost: $15 for whole course

For more information please contact Maxine McEwin on 9472 9144 


25th Silver Anniversary
Manning Senior Citizens Centre
Come and celebratet the centres' 25th anniversary with a concert and three course lunch.
Venue: Manning Senior Citizens Centre
             3 Downey Drive, Manning
3 September  11.30am
Cost: $17 per person

For more information please contact Glenn Rogers on 9450 6273


Spring Show

Orchid Society of WA
Orchid show and plant sales.
Venue: Kardinya Shopping Centre
3 - 6 September  9am - 6pm

For more information please contact Rosemary McGrath on 9367 9306


Northam Trophy State Division Three SIngles
Como Croquet Club
A state competition for above average players of the complex game of croquet. Club members are more than happy to help viewers understand the game.
Venue: Como Croquet Club
             Comer St, Como
6 - 7 September  8am onwards
Spectators free

For more information please contact Jenny Burns on 9457 1621


Neighbourhood Watch Community BBQ

City of South Perth
Neighbourhood Watch will be hosting a FREE community BBQ to combine a great day with bringing neighbourhood residents together, allowing for greater community relatuibs and a safer community.
Venue: Sir James Mitchell Park
             East of Douglas Ave, South Perth

People without transport may book a seat on a bus from the pick up and drop off points at Manning and South Perth Senior Citizens Centres. For more information please contact Customer Focus on 9474 0777


Spring Fashions Parade
St Mary's Anglican Church
'Postie Fashions' with afternoon tea. This is a fundraising event, with contributoins going to the Church's restoration fund.
Venue: St Mary's Church Hall
             9 Ridge St, South Perth
9 September  1.30pm
Cost: $20

For more information please contact 9367 1243


Clean Drains River Gains
Friends of McDougall Park
Local residents are invited to join the Friends group to stencil local drains, reminding residents what goes down storm water drains affects our lakes and rivers.
Venue: Hazel McDougall House
             20 Clydesdale St, Como
13 September  9.30am - 11am

For more information please contact Wayne Breakell on 9450 5607


Dinner Dance
Manning Lions Club
Come along for a fun night out, with a live band performinga selection of 60s and 70s music.
Venue: Posters Tavern
             72 Langford Ave, Langford
20 September   7pm
Cost:  $25

For more information please contact Sue Goddard on 9459 1113


Blessing of the Pets
St Mary's Anglican Church
Bring your much loved pets to be blessed.
Venue: St Mary's Anglican Church
              9 Ridge St, South Perth
20 September  5.30pm

For more information please contact the Church office on 9367 1243


Flower Day and Blessing of Pets
Anglican Parish of Como-Manning
A chance to exhibit your own flowers and appreciate the Parish's as well as bring your treasured pets to be shown and blessed.
Venue: St Augustine's Church Hall
            Cnr Cale and Park St, Como
20 September  1pm - 4pm
Cost: Entry and afternoon tea $5

For more information please contact Jessica on 9313 2863


Perth Zoo: Past, Present, Future
Heritage House
Join us on a journey through Perth Zoo's history at a free exhibition at Heritage House. The exhibition looks at the Zoo's development, the role of volunteer Docents and the Zoo's veterinary and botanical history. Come and reminisce about your Zoo!
Venue: Heritage House
             Cnr Mill Point Rd & Mends St, South Perth
20 September - 19 October
Tuesday to Friday  10am - 4pm
Saturday and Sunday  1pm - 4pm

For more information please contact Rhee Juhasz on 9474 0811


Grand Final Gala Weekend
Hockey WA
Grand final hockey matches and activities all weekend, culminating in the first division Wizard Home Loans men's and women's grand finals.
Venue: Perth Hockey Stadium
             Hayman Rd, Curtin University
21 September  10am - 4pm
Cost: $6

For more information please contact Kate Main on 9351 4313


Modern Times
Australian Museum of Motion Picture Technology
Screening of Modern Times featuring Charlie Chaplin as well as live music and old newsreels.
Venue: Cygnet Cinema
              16 Preston St, Como
21 September  10.30am
Cost: AAMPT members $5, Seniors Card Holders $8, General Public $10

For more information please contcact 9458 4227 or 9310 3377 or email ammpt@iinet.net.au


WA Youth Environment Conference
Millennium Kids
Schools from the City of South Perth present their work in the local environment to students from across the State.
Venue: WACA, East Perth
22 - 23 September  

For more information please contact Catrina Aniere on 9364 1200



Perth Royal Show Orchid Display
Orchid Society of WA
Come and see the Society's Orchid display at the Show!
Venue: Century Hall, Claremont Showgrounds
27 September - 4 October

For more information please contact Rosemary McGrath on 9367 9306


Touch Summer Season
Southern Districts Touch Association
Summer season commences. Enter a team or the Association can find a team for you. 
Venue: George Burnett Park
             Manning Rd, Karawara
Monday nights: Mens, womens and mixed
Wednesday nights: Mixed and juniors
Referees also needed - great way to earn some extra $$
29 Septmeber - Nominations close
13 October - Season commences

For more information please contact Karen on 041 298 7641 or email admin@southerntouch.org.au or visit the website at www.southerntouch.org.au


OCTOBER


Open Day
South Perth Lawn Tennis Club
Free tennis for visitors, followed by a free sausage sizzle. Two for one memberships for new members will also be available.
Venue: South Perth Lawn Tennis Club
             Murray St, Como
4 October  2pm

For more information please contact Mark Hepinstall on 042 131 4369


Wild Life Holiday Program
South Perth Church Of Christ
A high energy week of excursions and activities that High School aged children won't want to miss!
Venue: George Burnett Leisure Centre
             Manning Rd, Karawara
6 - 10 October  9am - 4pm
Cost:  $120/week or $30/day

For more information please contact Emily Dickinson on 9313 1600 or visit www.spyouth.net/wildlife.html


Neighbourhood Watch Meeting
City of South Perth
Venue: Collier Park Village
             16 Morrison St, Como
7 October  7pm - 8pm

For more information please contact Customer Focus on 9474 0777


Happy Tails Day

RSPCA
The RSPCA's annual street appeal and fundraiser. Come down to the City and see some fantastic animals and displays.
Venue: Perth City
10 October

For more information please contact Kelly Reid on 9209 9300


Record and CD Fair
Rock N Roll Collectors Club
Come and browse for your favourite records, CDs, books, DVDs and music memorabilia,
Venue: Victoria Park Leisure Centre
            Kent St, East Victoria Park
12 October  10am - 3pm
Cost: $3 adults, $5 couples, kids free

For more information please contact Frank on 9458 5864


Potting Workshop
Orchid Society of WA
Plants potted, talks, sales and displays
Venue: Scout and Guide Hall
              Pilgrim St, South Perth
12 October  10am - 4pm

For more information please contact Rosemary McGrath on 9367 9306


Spring One Day Chess Tournament 
Taxi Travel Northern Beaches Junior Chess Club
Chess tournament for children aged 5 - 14 years.No chess clocks, swiss system, no knockout.  All players play all games. Each game will last half an hour then be adjudicated. Bring your own food.
Venue: George Burnett Leisure Centre
             Manning Rd, Karawara
12 October   11am - 4pm
Cost: $20 per child, additional children from same family $15

For more information please contact Bernard Laugery on 041 174 9220


Enrolment Day Term Four
South Perth Learning Centre
Offering a large variety of activities including language and computer courses, creatvie workshops, chess, games, mahjong, book/film/food/drama workshops, outings and talks.
Venue: South Perth Learning Centre
             12 Labouchere Rd, South Perth
15 October

For more information please contact 9368 1936 or email splc@bigpond.com


The Jazz Singer
Australian Museum of Motion Picture Technology
Screening of The Jazz SInger featuring Al Jolson as well as live music and old newsreels.
Venue: Cygnet Cinema
              16 Preston St, Como
19 October  10.30am
Cost: AAMPT members $5, Seniors Card Holders $8, General Public $10

For more information please contcact 9458 4227 or 9310 3377 or email ammpt@iinet.net.au


Collier Primary School 60th Anniversary Reunion
Collier Primary School
All past and present students, teachers, parents and staff are welcome to attend. Memorabilia, photos and student displays will be on show.
Venue: Collier Primary School
             17 Hobbs Ave, Como
25 October  1pm - 4pm

For more information please contact Denise Bird, School Registrar on 9474 3626


The Golden Spokes
Citizen Advocacy South Metropolitan
The Golden Spokes Open Cycle Race and Public Participation Charity Ride. A great family day  with many events. Starting with a closed road circuit open cycle race, followed by a public participation ride. Other activities include dragon boat racesl kayacking and rowing.
Venue: Champion Lakes
             Armadale
26 October  7am start
Cost: Varied depending on activity

For more information please contact Linda Winchester on 9356 2814


NOVEMBER


Open Morning
Perth Montessori School
Guided tour of the school and classrooms, question and answer time to follow.
Venue: Perth Montessori School
             2 Egham Rd, Burswood
2 November  9am

For more information contact Jackie Perriman on 9362 3186


Car Boot Sale
South Perth Society of Art & Craft
Venue: Hazel McDougall House
             20 Clydesdale St, Como
8 November  Sellers 8am, Buyers 9am

For more information please contact Jill Bell on 9450 2878


Wise Up On Your Park
Friends of McDougall Park
Meet members of the Friends group and find out how to be fertiliser wise and lake friendly.
Venue: Neil McDougall Park
            Clydesdale St, Como
8 November  9am - 12pm

For more infomation please contact Wayne Breaker on 9450 5607 


St Columba's Centenary Fete
St Columba's
A fun day for the whole family with rides, a cuddling animal farm, games, craft, plants, cakes and jams, great food and devonshire teas.
Venue: St Columba's Catholica Primary School
             30 York St, South Perth
9 November  11am - 4pm

For more information please contact St Columba's reception on 9367 3666


Model Rail 2008
Australian Model Railway Association WA
A fun day where AMRA club members will demonstrate most aspects of building and running a model railway.
Venue: AMRA Clubrooms
             24 Moojebing St, Bayswater
9 November  10am - 5pm
Cost: $2

For more information please contact 9243 4664


Corporate Bowls
Manning Bowling Club
Bowling for non bowlers!  Teams of three or put your name in and get put in a team on the evening. Instruction will be available.
Venue: Manning Bowling Club
             Challenger Ave, Manning
14, 21, 28 November and 5, 12 December

For more information please contact Alan Booth on 043 890 9931 or Sue Griffiths on 040 016 1954


Calamity Jane
Australian Museum of Motion Picture Technology
Screening of Calamity Jane featuring Doris Day as well as live music and old newsreels.
Venue: Cygnet Cinema
              16 Preston St, Como
16 November  10.30am
Cost: AAMPT members $5, Seniors Card Holders $8, General Public $10

For more information please contcact 9458 4227 or 9310 3377 or email ammpt@iinet.net.au


Neighbourhood Watch End of Year Event
City of South Perth
Bring a plate and become more socially active in your community.
Venue: Collier Park Village
             16 Morrison St, Como
18 November  6pm - 8pm

For more information contact Customer Focus on 9474 0777


Community 9 Hole Golf
Royal Perth Gold Club
A 9 Hole ambrose golf event, played in groups of four, with one member and three visitors. you don't need to know a member to play, no handicap needed. This is a free event with a  morning and afternoon session. Entry forms are available from the Club, entries close November 5.
Venue: Royal Perth Golf Club
             Labouchere Rd, South Perth
23 November  9am and 1pm

For more information please contact Rachel Duncan on 6436 4900


WA Institute of Fashion and Textiles 2008 Fashion Show

Swan TAFE
The showcasing of graduating student's collections in a runway presentation.
Venue: Burswood Atral Room
26 November  7pm for a 7.30pm fashion show start
Cost: $40

For more information contact Emma on 9267 7200




What's on at the George Burnett Leisure Centre

Cardio and Toning Aerobics
SOLE Box Out & Fitness and Exercise Professionals
Abdominal work, steps, boxing, shuffles and more
Tuesdays 9am and Wednesdays 6.30pm

Social Badminton

City of South Perth
Allows community members of all levels to participate
Tuesdays 1pm - 3pm

Walking to Connect Project

City of South Perth and South Perth Seniors Centre
Designed to increase social interactions, improve heart health and encourage future self-motivated physical activity. Starts at South Perth Seniors Centre
Thursdays 8am

Kikstart Kids Multi Sports
City of South Perth
Uses sport and leisure experiences to meet the social, physical, cognitive and creative needs of primary school children
Tuesdays 3.45pm for 5 - 8 year olds
Tuesdays 4.30pm for 9 - 12 year olds

Lifeball, the game you play for life!
City of South Perth
Low impact sports program specially designed for Seniors
Monday 9am

Registration for the above events is essential. Please register at the George Burnett Leisure Centre on 9474 0855.


Justice of the Peace service now available!
Ross O'Neil, JP will be available, by appointment only, each Tuesday at the South Perth Senior Citizen's Centre .  
Venue -  South Perth Senior Citizen's Centre, Coode Street
Tuesdays         10am  - 11.30am

To make an appointment phone 9367 9880