Oran Park Gazette September 2019 by District Gazette

oran park SEPTEMBER 2019 | Issue 43

Pink Up Oran Park in October See Article Pg 3

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Local Family Leading the Community One Eco Step at a Time An increasing number of Australian households are looking for natural cleaning products, in a bid to reduce toxic chemicals in their homes and minimise their impact on the environment. Family-run business, TRUEECO, has created the solution to help you take a very simple eco step forward. Oran Park locals, Rodrigo and Dimitria Yanez created TRUEECO at the beginning of this year, encouraging their ‘tribe’ of customers to reduce, reuse and recycle by developing their own non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning products. “We created TRUEECO to share the gift of safe cleaning with Australian families, looking to not only clean their homes but help clean the world by reducing the use of single use plastic bottles” the pair explained. The team has created three eco alternatives so far, with plans to expand further. TRUEECO products include The Everyday Cleaner, The Dog and Cat Surface Cleaner, which eliminates urine, and their TRUEFOAM antibacterial foam sanitiser. TRUEECO has created an incredible ‘Save a Bottle’ campaign, providing a kit which will allow customers to convert a water bottle or a soft drink bottle into an eco-friendly cleaning solution. The kit includes spray trigger, 25ml Concentrate and an Eco Tag explaining how to create your own product. “Through TRUEECO, we aim to save 1 million bottles from ending up in landfill” Rodrigo and Dimitria revealed. Customers can pick up their kits from shows or expos that TRUEECO attend or can simply visit the TRUEECO website and only pay for shipping costs. Dimitria and her family have also been participating in local markets and fairs to educate the community about the importance of reducing our impact on the environment. Impressing organisers at TRUEECO’s very first market appearance at the Camden Show, the team was awarded 3rd prize for their commercial display. This September, the Yanez family will be taking their incredible eco cleaning products to the national market at the Brisbane Eco Expo - Australia’s largest sustainability expo. Brisbane Eco Expo will take place from 13-15th September and will include thousands of eco-friendly products, a Lifeline $2 Clothing Sale, the Eco Pledge, a Vegan Market and food trucks for all taste buds, as well as special guest speakers with sustainability masterclasses, cooking demonstrations, DIYs and seminars. To find out more about TRUEECO, visit https://www.trueeco.com.au and to find out more about the Brisbane Eco Expo, visit https://savetheworldexpo.com.au. r Dimitria and Rodrigo Yanez | Image Supplied

Wedding O P E N D AY

Lakeside Golf Club Camden will be holding our next Wedding Open Day in September, showcasing our venue and professional preferred suppliers. View our ceremony & reception spaces styled to perfection, meet our Function & Events Team and chat with some of the best local suppliers in the Wedding industry! Free to attend, there will be complimentary drinks & canapes, live music performances from local talent, lucky door prizes and special offers & discounts to all new couples!

Sunday 15th September 10am – 1pm Visit the website to reserve your free ticket today! www.camdenlakeside.com.au | P: (02) 4628 4188

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Pink Up Oran Park in October ORAN PARK DENTAL CARE ARE Dr Richard Solomon & Associates

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Oran Park is set to become pink, thanks to the local charity event, Pink Up Oran Park in October, with much needed funds being raised for the McGrath Foundation. A concert is currently being organised to take place on Friday 11th October at Camden Civic Centre with a performance by 2017 The Voice Winner and Macarthur’s own Alfie Arcuri. This will be followed by closing ceremony plans, which are underway for Sunday 27th October in Oran Park. “The McGrath Foundation contacted myself and asked if I could do this, due to my involvement with the local community. That’s when we decided to organise Pink Up Oran Park in October” said Event Organiser Sudha Sudharshan to the Oran Park Gazette. The Macarthur event has already gathered support from the local community, with $10 raffle tickets being sold for the fundraiser. Some of the prizes on offer in the raffle include round trip flights to Bali for two donated by Space Real Estate, decking or pergola voucher donated by Emcorp Homes and valued at $3,000 and a UFC Gregory Hills One Year Membership donated by UFC Gregory Hills and valued at $1,600. The raffle tickets are available at Space Real Estate and Donut King in Oran Park. You may have also seen the two pink vehicles around the area, that are being used to promote the event. “Our goal for Pink Up Oran Park in October is to make our locals aware of what the McGrath Foundation is doing for breast cancer patients and to raise funds so that the Foundation can hire more nurses to care for more patients” ended Sudha. For more information about Pink Up Oran Park in October, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ pinkuporanparkinoctober. r Feature Article [Cover] The Pink Up Oran Park in October cars [Above] Great support from the local community | Images: Sudha Sudharshan

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Local Mum Selected as a Finalist for National Awards Oran Park’s Renee Garcia of CRG Creative Networking has been selected as a finalist for the 2019 AusMumpreneur Awards in the Big Idea – New Business Category. The AusMumpreneur Awards, presented by AusMumpreneur and The Women’s Business School, celebrate and recognise Australian Mums in business achieving outstanding success in areas such as business excellence, product development, customer service and digital innovation. The awards are designed to recognise the growing number of women who successfully balance motherhood and business in a way that suits their life and family. Renee is a wife and mum of 2. Running CRG Plumbing and Maintenance with her husband and after realising that she was more than just a plumber’s wife and feeling the need to do more, she created and launched CRG Creative Networking. “Being selected as a finalist means so much to me. What I thought was just going to be a small side business to help us promote our family business and get to network with other like-minded people, ended up turning into so much more than just a networking group. It has taken me on a journey of selfdiscovery and self-worth and allowed me to meet and connect with the most amazing people” said Renee. “I feel my story is like many, however the difference is I have taken that risk. I made that decision to carve my own identity once again after marriage and kids. I’ve committed myself to be an inspiring and motivating mentor to others. I am making a difference and I’m getting the cogs moving for others so they know that they too matter and can be a successful AusMumpreneur too” she added. You can read more about the awards at www.ausmumpreneur. com. The winners of the 2019 AusMumpreneur Awards will be announced at a glamorous Awards dinner at White Night Receptions in Melbourne on Friday 6 September. r

CRG Creative Networking’s Renee Garcia | Image Supplied

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Think Spring – Think Leura!

KOBHI'S KITCHEN

Hi everyone! My name is Kobhi and I am 9 years old. I love to help my Mum and Dad cook yummy food in the kitchen. Each month, I will share with you some of my favourite recipes. Oh yeah, make sure you always have an adult helping you cook. P.S I hope you enjoy making this. Kobhi

dad's green chicken pasta

Ingredients

One packet of spinach fettuccine (500g) 500g of boneless chicken breast One cup of cream Three tablespoons of fresh basil pesto One tablespoon of olive oil Method

1. Your adult helper needs to boil a pot of water. Once the pot is hot, they can add the packet of spinach fettuccine. 2. My Mum does the next step too. She cuts up the chicken breast into strips. Next, she adds the olive oil to a pan and then cooks the chicken breast. The chicken breast is cooked until it is brown or as Mum says ‘golden’ 3. Add three tablespoons of fresh basil pesto to the chicken in the pan. Make sure the chicken is covered all over with the pesto. I love the smell of pesto! 4. Pour one cup of cream into the pan and mix it with the pesto and the chicken. Let it bubble for a bit. I think they call that simmering. 5. The spinach fettuccine should be ready now. Drain the water. Mum puts it in one of those things with holes in it to help it drain. 6. Add the spinach fettuccine to the chicken and mix it. 7. Ready to Serve 6

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Gardeners looking for inspiration or just wanting to experience the beauty of Spring in the world heritage listed Upper Blue Mountains, will again be flocking to the annual Leura Gardens Festival in October. This year’s Festival, the 55th, is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm and will take place for six days over two long weekends: Saturday, 5 October to Monday, 7 October Friday, 11 October to Sunday, 13 October The 2019 Festival will feature 10 glorious cool climate Spring gardens - displaying a feast of new growth, masses of flowers, gorgeous bulbs and an amazing variety of cold-climate plants including wonderful deciduous trees which will just be coming into their full glory. With gardens at their very best in Spring, the Festival has always been a magnet for visitors seeking not only to enjoy the beauty that is on show, but also seeking inspiration for their own gardens. An all-gardens ticket costs $30 or $8 per individual garden. The all-gardens ticket is valid over the six days of the Festival. There is a wide range of garden types taking place this year, from the majestic acres of Everglades and The Braes to the intimacy of several smaller gardens, including the delightful St Annes and Hill of Grace. The Braes is returning after a break and offers an extensive display of trees and shrubs, some approaching 100 years old, and a rich diversity of perennials and annuals. Also, a rose garden has been established as well as an orchard with over 20 varieties of fruit and nut trees and thousands of bulbs. Other Festival attractions include the Music in the Gardens program held on each of the six days, the popular Art Show featuring works painted in the Festival gardens, and a wide range of wonderful plants and garden accessories at the Festival Plant Sales Centre. The Art Show and the Plant Sales are open for nine days from Saturday, 5 October. Festival proceeds go to the Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital and other local health-related organisations. More details of this not-to-be missed event for garden lovers are available at www.leuragardensfestival.com.au or on 0431 095 279. You can also follow the Festival on Facebook and Instagram. r The Braes | Image: Jodi McConaghy Photography

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All gardens ticket - $30 Single garden ticket - $8 Festival bus tickets: $10 per person under 16 years FREE

Tickets are available at Leura Mall; Festival HQ, Fitzroy Street, Leura; and at all gardens Proceeds used to purchase medical equipment at Blue Mountains ANZAC Memorial Hospital

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Meet Toni – The Veggie Lady

Car Rego and Insurance Due? School Fees Looming? Fridge on the Fritz? Don't call a payday lender, call 1800 509 994 about a No Interest Loan. The NILS program provides an interest free loan up to $1,500 to low income earners to help them with essen�al purchases. Now that Spring is in the air, many of us turn to the thought of growing our very own fresh fruit and vegetables at home. Of course, this begs the question – where do I start? Local horticulturalist Toni Salter, who is otherwise known as “The Veggie Lady”, may just be the person to help. Toni runs workshops from her home, so others can see how she does it and to get ideas from her suburban block where she grows veggies, fruit trees and keeps chickens. You even get to sample some of her produce with a tasty lunch provided in the workshop! Toni also runs workshops through several Sydney local councils. These range from Small Space Veggie Gardening, Native Gardens and Herb Gardens through to fun things like making terrariums, kokedamas and succulent wreaths. “I became a horticulturist 20 years ago. Back then, you couldn’t just go to the supermarket and buy organic produce like today. Most of the organic produce available then was small, blemished and just looked generally unappealing. Being so much more expensive than conventional supermarket food, I simply couldn’t afford to eat organic food at that stage of my life with two toddlers and only one family income” said Toni. “I figured that if I could grow the basics myself, then the money I’d save could be put towards the food that I couldn’t grow. I set up a little co-op of safety-conscious mothers from a women’s group that met at my local church and to those who didn’t know me, I became known as “The Veggie Lady”. My horticulture certificate helped me to turn a ‘pre-occupation' with gardening into an ‘occupation’, when I started teaching others how to grow their own produce” she continued. When growing veggies, Toni explained that our local area has lots of clay, so avoid tapered root crops like parsnip and carrots. Otherwise, we have a great range of things we can grow here – just choose the ones that suit the season. Zucchini, capsicum and eggplant are good to put in at Springtime for a bumper Summer and Autumn harvest. “My favourite vegetables to grow are tomatoes. Everyone loves tomatoes and once you’ve tasted home grown, there’s no turning back. First time gardeners should start small and grow from seedlings to get a head start. Salad greens are quick and easy to grow so you get instant rewards for Spring and Summer meals” tipped Toni. For more information about The Veggie Lady, visit www.theveggielady.com, or www.facebook.com/ TheVeggieLadyAustralia/ and www.instagram.com/the_ veggie_lady/.

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Oran Park Probus Club

Oran Park Probus Club will be holding its next general meeting on Tuesday, September 3. If you are retired or semi-retired, come along to the meeting and find out what Probus is all about. Visitors are always welcomed. Probus Clubs throughout Australia aim to promote friendship, fellowship and fun. Meet like-minded people and make new friends by participating in our coffee and chat sessions or join many of the members who enjoy lunch together after the meetings. We recently enjoyed a “Christmas in July” dinner at Menangle Paceway and have a day trip planned to Tobruk Sheep Station in September. Also available to members is a six day tour to Tamworth in November and a trip to Taiwan, Colours of the Lantern Festival next February. Oran Park Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month (except in January), 9.30 for 10.00am start. Meetings are held at the NewLife Church, corner of Central Avenue and Marcus Loane Way, Oran Park. Further enquiries to the secretary, Liz. Ph 0410758755 or email: oranpark@probusclubs.com.au

v Speaker from the Macular Degeneration Foundation with Club President. Image Supplied

FAITH – ST MARY MACKILLOP CATHOLIC PARISH ORAN PARK

Article Written + Submitted by: Fr David Catterall MTh - Parish Priest @ St Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Oran Park P: 02 4648 2226 W: www.marymackillopparish.org.au A: 94 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park NSW 2570 Facebook: www.facebook.com/oranparkparish Twitter: www.twitter.com/oranparkparish Recently, I came across an article about bridges. Not that I am suggesting we need to think about building a local version of the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the like, but I do think as our suburbs and local communities continue to grow and “In an age characterized by all but a desperate need for solidarity, when the religious and secular bonds of community have become badly 1 frayed, bridges real and metaphorical have become more important than ever”. In other words, we need to be bridge-builders here in this exponentially growing part of South West Sydney that we call our home. “Pope Francis has repeatedly urged audiences around the world to engage in bridge-building (something he thinks is almost “more than human”). He warns that people who build walls become prisoners of the very walls they themselves have built. And in 2002, well before Francis became pope, Rowan Williams, the archbishop of Canterbury, began chairing an annual Building Bridges seminar to bring Muslim and Christian scholars together in exploring issues at the heart of the two traditions”. Now while the task of bridge-building is one that civic, church and community leaders need to take on board, we all need to be focused on building bridges: bridges of communication and friendship between neighbours and work-colleagues; bridges of mutual respect with those who are different than us or who hold different points of view; bridges of trust and love and forgiveness between members of our families. As Pope Francis said a few years ago in a tweet he posted on his Twitter account: “I invite you not to build walls but bridges, to conquer evil with good, offence with forgiveness, to live in peace with everyone”. May this be both our prayer for, and our invitation to, each other. 1

Source: www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/07/31/why-god-calls-us-build-bridges

FAITH – NEWLIFE ANGLICAN ORAN PARK

Article Written + Submitted by: Lead Pastor Stuart Starr @ New Life Anglican Church W: newlifeanglican.org.au E: stuart@newlifeanglican.org.au A: Cnr Central Avenue + Marcus Loane Way, Oran Park NSW 2570

Kids, Questions, & Jesus Kids ask great questions. A friend at church passed on a question she’d been asked by one of her prep kids, “where was Jesus’s power when He was a baby?” You might have wondered the same thing. Here’s a short attempt to answer that question. The first thing to note is that Jesus was naturally born into the world. He wasn’t beamed down from Heaven - Mary had to deliver him. That gives us our first hint - Jesus is truly human - not a superman character arriving via a spaceship! Our next picture of His youth shows Him asking questions in the temple. Everyone is amazed at His answers - but He’s not doing miracles there. No, it’s not until He’s fully grown into a man that Jesus begins to heal the sick and cast out demons. Jesus wasn’t powerless - He was powerfully wise, powerfully filled with grace - but not spreading His supernatural power around until it was the right time. There’s a beautiful line in the Bible which reads, “And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.” We want our kids to ask and receive answers for questions like that and so NewLife has started something brand new for Primary School aged kids from Prep to year 5. It’s called “J-Crew” and it’s an after school club that's running every Friday of school term from 4-5:30pm. We’ve already seen a great response from the kids to a program that’s filled with games, songs, afternoon tea, craft, and fun-filled teaching about Jesus. If you’ve got a child who would fit into this group and you’d like them to come along we ask $3 to cover the materials. We’re up and running right now and we’d love to see you there. www.facebook.com/JCrewNewLife

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Reading is Tops at OPPS!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s…It’s… It’s students enjoying reading books and dressing up at Oran Park Public School (OPPS). Reading at OPPS is a superpower, as it creates and opens our imagination to worlds that exist inside others or informs us of facts or viewpoints. This year’s book parade theme was “Reading is my secret power”. Oran Park Public School celebrated Book Week 2019 with the annual Book Week Parade. Mums, dads, carers and friends banded together to create memories for the students at OPPS who enjoyed a day of fun. Students paraded secret powers in costumes that replaced the regular maroon uniforms. The parade enabled students to share their favourite book character who possessed a secret power. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 participated and the lively and dedicated staff also led by example as they displayed their own love of books and the characters who grace their pages. The whole community came together to share in the fun and enjoy the creativity of their families, friends, students and staff.

2019 Oran Park Ganesh Festival This month, the local community will come together for the 2019 Oran Park Ganesh Festival, which will be held at the Sandown Rooms at Oran Park Library on Saturday the 7th September from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The third-year celebrations will include cultural activities like Indian songs, dances and dramas followed by lunch and Ganesh Visarjan. There will also be Ganesh Pooja (prayer ritual). You will be able to experience Indian culture involving colourful sarees, traditional Indian attire, delicious Indian food, devotional and Bollywood song and dance, all at the very heart of Oran Park. “The most exciting part about Ganesh Chathurthi is the celebration and the festive food that excites many Hindus. In India, Ganesh is worshipped for the whole 11 days for wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. Life-like colourful clay Ganesh idols are erected on the streets with pompous music and dances seen during processions. At homes, families gather to worship small Ganesh Idols by decorating them with fruits and flowers and offer various sweets and foods” said Oran Park Ganesh Festival’s Sridhar Inavolu. “Festivals like these showcase the uniqueness and pride of its residents and strengthen their sense of belonging in the local community” ended Sridhar. r A wonderful celebration of Indian culture | Image Sridhar Inavolu

r Two of the many amazing costumes at OPPS Book Week | Image/ Article: Oran Park Public School

Come and Try BMX Macarthur BMX Club was established in 1998 by a group of enthusiastic parents. Located at the Hilder Road sporting hub at Elderslie, the club has now grown to be the second largest club in Australia. BMX is a sport for the whole family with riders aged from 2 years old to 65+, where you can ride for fun or race for glory. Macarthur BMX has had club members represent across NSW, Australia and the World. With BMX being a year-round sport, they can cater for all. Too busy during Winter? That’s ok, come and join them for Saturday evening racing, or if cricket has you during Spring come and race Saturday afternoons. Macarthur BMX will be hosting a ‘Ride In2 BMX Day’ on Saturday 21st September from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Anyone who is interested in trying this great sport can come along and ride the track with the assistance of coaches and experienced riders. They will also have plenty of members on hand to answer any of your questions. All riders are welcome to attend, the only requirements include; bike (pedal or balance bike), long sleeve shirt and pants, helmet (street or full face) and gloves (can be provided but limited supply). Come along and experience what their great club and sports have to offer, but be careful, you might just get hooked. For more information, follow their Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/macarthurbmx/ or call 0468 884803.

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GAZETTE

COBBITTY

ORAN PARK

First Saturday of the month Cobbitty Village Markets Where: Cobbitty Public School, Cobbitty Rd, Cobbitty. Enquiries: 0438 512 728 cobbittymarkets.com.au

Thursday Wallacia Fishing Club 6pm - 8pm At Wallacia Bowling Club General Meeting 2nd Thursday Of Every Month. Everyone Welcome. Especially New Members. Juniors and Seniors. Ring 0421 372 250 for more details

LUDDENHAM First Saturday of the month Luddenham Uniting Church Markets Starts early for bargains Over 20 stalls selling various goods Tea, coffee, sandwiches and scones sold in Church Hall Northern Rd, Luddenham Enquiries Heather 0427510501 First Saturday of the month Mulgoa Landcare Group 9am – 1pm. Phone: 0411 487 512 for venue. Market at Uniting Church, Northern Rd, Luddenham. Cancer Council Rose bushes for sale. Last Sunday of the month Hubertus Country Club Markets 8:30am start. Household goods, brica-brac, arts and crafts, plants, food and refreshments. 205 Adams Rd, Luddenham Booking + Enquires: Cheryl 0416 792 719

MULGOA

Sunday - Once each season Mulgoa Country Market September 8, December 8 10am - 2pm. Join us in the beautiful Mulgoa Park to welcome the new season each quarter with local stallholders in a country environment. From food stalls to jumping castles, hand made items, plants and more. Wednesday Rotary Club of Wallacia-Mulgoa Valley Cost of meal $20.00 per head (One course, Plus tea coffee/BYO Alcohol) To book, contact Jan Bradley on 0428 289 919. Expressions of interest for Guest Speakers, please call Jan or email: wmvrotary@iprimus.com.au

WALLACIA

WARRAGAMBA Recently moved into Oran Park Town? Whether you’re an owner or a tenant, the Oran Park Town Development Team would like to welcome you! To receive your Welcome Gift and Information Pack. Please Contact the Sales Office on 9043 7500 Every Tuesday Community Playgroup 10am –11.30am Oran Park Library Community Room 72 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570 Benevolent Society 0450 840 188 Every Wednesday PlayTime @ NewLife Anglican Church 10am (During School terms) PlayTime is for Mums and Carers with kids 0-5. Cnr Marcus Loane Way + Central Avenue, Oran Park. Enquiries: www.newlifeanglican.org. au/wp/playtime Every Wednesday + Thursday + Friday BIBS (Babies into books) 10 am Fun half hour session of stories and rhymes that introduces literacy to 0-18 month olds and their carers. 10am Wednesday @ Oran Park Library 10am Thursday @ Camden Library 10am Wednesday and Thursday @ Narellan Library Wednesday Sprouts Academy (tuition) 4.30pm – 5.30pm For information call Inderpreet on 0449 573 927 or email sproutsacademy.au@gmail.com Wednesdays + Saturdays Storytime @ Oran Park Library, 11am Wednesdays, 10.30am Saturdays Thursday 9:30am –11am (During School Terms) Little Joey’s Playgroup Oran Park St Mary Mackillop Catholic Parish 94 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park Cost: $2.00 per child / per week Little Joey’s is a new community based Playgroup for children aged 0 - 5yrs and their parents, grandparents or carers. It is run by St.Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Oran Park and everyone is welcome. Phone: (02) 4648 2226 Parish Office Email: oranpark@dow.org.au

Fourth Thursday of the month Dilly Wanderer 9:30am –11am. Civic Park, Weir Rd, Warragamba Monday, Wednesday + Friday Warradale Men’s Shed 9am – 2pm. A place where men can socialise, talk about their problems and build new friendships. We are a member of the “Australian Men’s Shed Association” Come to us if you have time on your hands or just want to sit around yarning.. We are at 10 Eighteenth St, Warragamba (opposite the Worker’s Club). Try your hand at woodworking, gardening etc. We welcome, we listen, we help. Try us. Roll up any time. Enquires: Gary 0433 396 369, Les 0408 969 593, Graeme 0468 450 269 Thursday Gentle Exercise Group 9am – 10am Do you want to join a friendly group with lots of laughs & social interaction? Work at your own pace. Memory & Relaxation Techniques. A great way to improve: Osteoporosis and Arthritis problems, Co-ordination & Balance Warragamba Town Hall. Cost: $3 Enquires: 4774 1273 Friday Warragamba Hobby Hut 10am - 12noon. Morning teas are held each Friday 10am. These groups are informal and designed for sharing, so please drop in and have a look around. Opening times for the shop are: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9am to 2pm, and and Saturdays 10am-2pm. Location: Hobby Hut 13 Third Street, Warragamba.

www.districtgazette.com.au/events Heads Up! Event dates may alter at short notice. Check with the event organiser for the most up to date details.

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PUZZLE CORNER

Puzzles: Auspac Media

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

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CURIO

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E-QUATIONS

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SOLUTIONS

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Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.

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Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-91) was the wildly successful children’s author Dr Suess. His first book was rejected nearly 25 times, but he went on to write 60 children’s books. His bestseller ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ was written to win a bet that he couldn’t write a book using 50 or fewer words.

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