News and events in Ku-ring-gai
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From the Mayor
Council is hosting a range of children’s activities for the upcoming school holidays.
We will launch the inaugural Ku-ring-gai Kids Olympics, working with local sporting clubs to offer kids the opportunity to come and try new sports.
At the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, primary age children can learn bush survival skills, cook over a campfire, and meet native animals.
The Ku-ring-gai Art Centre will also be hosting painting, drawing, writing, pottery and cartooning classes.
As part of our third annual Arts & Culture Festival, you can see performances and displays showcasing Ku-ring-gai’s creativity. Highlights include an eclectic 80’s fashion presentation from the Cavalcade of Fashion, and an afternoon screening of Pretty in Pink. We also have a meet the artist open day at the Ku-ring-gai Art Centre in Roseville on 5 July.
With NAIDOC Week from 7 to 14 July, we celebrate the history, culture and achievements of our indigenous people. This year’s theme is ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud!’ Local events include Deadly Ed indigenous games, Aunty time, traditional dance workshops, and a bush foods experience.
Country Connections Exhibition with artist Judith Franklin and Councillors Alec Taylor, Christine Kay, Simon Lennon, Greg Taylor and Sam Ngai.
Tiny Forest planting to trial the Miyawaki method of rebuilding urban canopy, attended by Councillors Sam Ngai, Simon Lennon, Kim Wheatley, Martin Smith, Greg Taylor and Barbara Ward (not in photo).
News
Green genes in our plant nurseryThe nursery at St Ives is creating a living bank of seeds and cuttings for two threatened plant species that originate locally. |
Pre-election candidate briefingInterested in becoming a councillor? Learn more about the responsibilities, challenges and opportunities. |
What the recycling triangle really meansRecycling triangles advise what type of plastic the item is made from. They don’t tell you whether you can place it in your recycling bin. |
Local Olympic broadcasting venuesCouncil wants to hear from local venues intending to broadcast the Paris Olympics Games in July. In return we can assist with free marketing of any Olympics related broadcasting at your venue. |
Phone and seatbelt camerasFrom 1 July phone and seatbelt detection cameras will start to operate on Sydney’s roads. The cameras will detect drivers and passengers who are not properly wearing a seatbelt or using a phone while driving. Penalties and fines will apply from 1 July. |
What's on
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud.
7 - 14 July
Art Centre open dayMeet the artists and watch tutors at work at our Art Centre's open day and Studio Showcase exhibition. Bookings required.
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Maintaining brain health - MandarinAre you concerned about memory loss for yourself or a family member? Come to a FREE talk by Tim England with live translation into Mandarin and Q&A in Mandarin
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Get bandfitIncrease your strength and fitness with our Active Ku-ring-gai BandFit classes. This 10-week, circuit based program increases strength, mobility and body tone all while using powerbands. Bookings open for Term 3. |
Canvas to clothing workshopHands-on urban art workshop where participants can unleash their creativity and collaborate on an art piece they can wear.
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School art competitionHigh school students can win great prizes and represent their school through environmental art, poetry and the spoken word.
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Crop swapJoin like minded residents as we swap excess produce, plants and home-made goods. All welcome, free to attend.
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Winter school holidays
Kids Olympics
We are partnering with local sporting clubs and programs to support our next generation of sporting heroes with come and try sports during the July school holidays.
Vacation Care
Slime, Luna Park, ice skating, cooking and more! Bookings are now open for our winter vacation care program.
Art Centre
Art projects to fire up your child's creativity. Half and full day classes available - drawing, pottery, video game design, anime and manga, collage, writing and rock art on offer.
Wildflower Garden
We have a range of nature based themes for 6 - 12 year olds including survival skills, animal encounters, nature detectives, animal walks, twilight safari and campfire experiences.
Ku-ring-gai Library
Create, explore and be entertained in our libraries with coding and Lego clubs, craft-a-noons, stuffed animal sleepover and even a disco!
Youth events and activities
Cook, play, create, support - we have 12 - 24 year olds covered.
Arts and Cultural Festival
Celebrating our diverse and thriving arts and cultural community, the Festival has events for people of varying ages, interests and abilities.
To 24 July
Marketing masterclassUnlock business marketing skills in our expert led masterclass over three sessions
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Brain health summitThe summit will look at the impacts and treatments for CTE and early onset dementia.
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Safe driving workshopA free online workshop for parents and supervisors on helping learner drivers become safer drivers.
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Ku-ring-gai Sculpture Trail call for entries
Celebrating sustainable art in the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, our Sculpture Trail is now open for entries. Cash prizes on offer!
Entries close 28 July
Your say
Draft Planning Agreement Dorset Drive, St Ives
Community feedback is sought on the draft planning agreement for Dorset Drive, St Ives.
Closes 24 July
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