Hot Pocket: Summer School Holiday Guide by Townsville City Council

Hotsummer Pocket school holiday guide

Sponsored by the Department of Communities

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM This program can also be found online at www.townsville.qld.gov.au Townsville City Council has endeavoured to provide a number of activities during the school holidays that assist in the inclusion of children with disabilities or additional needs, young people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and from culturally and linguistically Diverse backgrounds. These activities aim to remove barriers and provide social opportunities for all children, with the purpose of building capacity and inclusion within the Townsville community. All Townsville City Council events are drug and alcohol free. All activities are FREE unless otherwise specified.

What do you want to see happen in the Summer Holiday period? Tell us and go into the draw to win Reading Cinemas tickets and basketballs! email >> youth@townsville.qld.gov.au

Welcome to your action packed guide to what’s happening during the Summer School Holidays. With so many low–cost and no–cost activities on offer, Townsville’s youth won’t have a moment to spare. Don’t forget to check out the super savings in the back!

AUDIENCE KEY Early Childhood (0-5yrs) Primary School (6-12yrs) Youth (12-18yrs) Adult (18+yrs) All Ages

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Townsville City Council Events

date 14 Dec–27 Jan 14 December 14 December 14 December 14 December 14 December 14 December 14 December 14 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 15 December 15 December 15 December 15 December 15 December 15 December 16 December 16 December 16 December 16 December 16 December 16 December 16 December 16 December 16 December 17 December 17 December 17 December 17 December 17 December 17 December 17 December 17 December 17 December 17 December 17 December 17 December

program Dino-rassic Park Build LEGO™ Townsville LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Barra fun Park: Aqua Fun Park Gtec: GR84life Townsville Vigoro: Come and Try Day Sk8way: Family Fun Day YWAM: Youth Street Free Family Fun Day Build LEGO™ Townsville Townsville Artist Market LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Gtec: GR84life TRACS Model Aero Club LEGO™ Workshop with Certified LEGO™ Professional LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall TCC/UCC: Get Active in Parks CityLibraries: Baby Rhyme Time Baby Rhyme Time Tennis Townsville Inc: Junior Tennis Clinic Gtec: UR SPACE LEGO™ Workshops with Certified LEGO™ Professional LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall art-box: art activities for under 5s PCYC Townsville/ TCC: Waterslide Day TCC/The Youth Network NQ Inc. – Arts Inc. – Legal Street Art Project TRACS Model Aero Club Gtec: UR SPACE Cultural Centre: Palm Frond Weaving CSIRO: Christmas Jitterbugs Re-Cre8Tiv Recycled Art: Rainbow Clocks

age

All ages 7+ 6+ 6+ 6+ 5+ 12-18 All All 12-17 All ages 7+ All ages 6+ 6+ 6+ 12-18 9+ 7+

12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 12 16 13 13 14 15 17 18

6+ 6+ 6+ 10-18 4-24 mths 4-24 mths 4-17 12-18 7+

13 13 14 19 17 17 20 21 18

6+ 6+ 6+ Under 6 All ages 12-18

13 13 14 21 27 23

9+ 12-18 5+ 5-15 5+

17 21 22 22 24

date 17 December 17 December 17 December 17 December 17 December 17 December 18 December 18 December 18 December 18 December 18 December 18 December 18 December 18 December 18 December 18 December 18 December 18 December 19 December 19 December 19 December 19 December 19 December 19 December 19 December 19 December 19 December 19 December 19 December 19 December 19 December 19 December 20 December 20 December 20 December 20 December 20 December 20 December 20 December

program Sk8way Tots on Skates Glitter Globes Japanese Paper Making Re-Cre8Tiv Xmas Lights Sk8way Cheap Tuesday Christmas Creations LEGO™ Workshop with Certified LEGO™ Professional LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall TCC/UCC Get Active in Parks Gtec: UR SPACE Christmas Storytime Tennis Townsville Inc: Junior Tennis Clinic Re-Cre8Tiv Recylced Art: Beautiful Baubles Sculpted Angels From Rags To Wreaths Mystery Mum Pressies LEGO™ Workshop with Certified LEGO™ Professional LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural Sk8way Tots on Skates LEGO™ Free Create Wall TCC/The Youth Network NQ Inc. – Arts Inc. – Legal Street Art Project Gtec: UR SPACE Re-Cre8Tiv Recycled Art: Tree Time! Re-Cre8Tiv Boxed Bouquets Plastic Fantastic! Lanterns of Light Christmas Creations CSIRO: Electronic Christmas Tree Cultural Centre: Make a Christmas Table Runner LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall TCC/UCC: Get Active in Parks Gtec: UR SPACE Christmas Creations Warrina Ice Rink: School Breakup/Christmas Party

age

6 & under 5+ 5+ 5+ All Ages 4-12 7+

28 24 24 24 28 20 18

6+ 6+ 6+ 10-18 12-18 2- 5 4-17 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 7+

13 13 14 19 21 29 20 25 25 25 25 18

6+ 6+ 6 & under 6+ 12-18

13 13 28 14 23

12-18 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 4-12 10-15 5+ 6+ 6+ 6+ 10-18 12-18 4-12 All ages

21 25 26 26 26 20 29 22 13 13 14 19 25 20 29

date 21 December 21 December 21 December 21 December 21 December 21 December 22 December 22 December 22 December 22 December 22 December 24 December 24 December 24 December 29 December 31 December 31 December 31 December 1 January 2 January 3 January 4 January 5 January 6 January 6 January 6 January 6 January 6 January 7 January 7 January 7 January 7 January 7 January 7 January 7 January 7 January 7 January 7 January

program LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Riverway: Zorbisphere Stockland North Shore: Christmas Movie by the Pool Gtec: GR84life LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall TRACS Model Aero Club Gtec: GR84life Sk8way Tots on Skates Sk8way Cheap Tuesday TRACS Model Aero Club TRACS Model Aero Club Sk8way Tots on Skates Warrina Ice Rink: New Years Glow Party & Laser Show TRACS Model Aero Club Sk8way: Family Get Together Sk8way: Tots on Skates Fishing Tips and Lunch with Scott Hillier LandCare: TBC TRACS Model Aero Club LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Gtec: PPT Employment program Baby Rhyme Time LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Pinnacles Gallery: art-box: art activities for under 5s Gtec: PPT Employment program Conservation Volunteers: Creekwatch – Help the Environment TRACS Model Aero Club Cultural Centre: Boomerang Painting Conservation Volunteers: Creekwatch – Help the Environment Sk8way Tots on Skates

age

6+ 6+ 6+ All ages All ages

13 13 14 12 30

12-18 6+ 6+ 6+ 9+ 12-18 Under 7 All ages 9+ 9+ Under 7 All ages

15 13 13 14 17 15 28 28 17 17 28 31

9+ All Under 7 5+ All 9+ 6+ 6+ 6+ 18-25 4-24 mths 6+ 6+ 6+ Under 6 18-25 With adult

17 30 28 31 32 17 13 13 14 32 17 13 13 14 21 32 33

9+ 5+ With adult

17 32 33

Under 7

date 7 January 8 January 8 January 8 January 8 January 8 January 8 January 8 January 8 January 9 January 9 January 9 January 9 January 9 January 9 January 9 January 9 January 9 January 10 January 10 January 10 January 10 January 11 January 11 January 11 January 11 January 11 January 11 January 12 January 12 January 12 January 12 January 12 January 13 January 13 January 13 January 13 January 13 January

program Sk8way Cheap Tuesday LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Conservation Volunteers: Creekwatch – Help the Environment Fishing Tips and Lunch with Scott Hillier Gtec: PPT Employment program Storytime Conservation Volunteers: Creekwatch – Help the Environment LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall PCYC Indoor Lazer Skirmish Cultural Centre: Boomerang Throwing Gtec: PPT Employment Program Spoonlickers & Tmpas Drumbumba Worshops: Learn to Play The Djembe Learn to Play The Djembe Sk8way: Tots on Skates LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Spoonlickers & TMPAS Drumbumba Worshops: Learn to play the Djembe LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall AFL Auskick Clinic Riverway: Zorbisphere YWAM Youth Street LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Parkour Lesson TRACS Model Aero Club LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Baby Rhyme Time La Luna Youth Arts: Tumbling & Trampolining

age

All ages 6+ 6+ 6+ With adult

28 13 13 14 33

5+ 18-25 2- 5 With adult

31 32 33 33

6+ 6+ 6+ 6-17 5+ 18-25 6-10

13 13 14 33 32 34

11+ Under 7 6+ 6+ 6+ 6-10

34 28 13 13 14 34

6+ 6+ 6+ All All 12-17 6+ 6+ 6+ 12+ 9+ 6+ 6+ 6+ 4-24 mths 3-6

13 13 14 34 12 16 13 13 14 35 17 13 13 14 17 36

date 13 January 13 January 13 January 13 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 14 January 15 January 15 January 15 January 15 January 15 January 15 January 15 January 15 January 15 January 15 January 15 January 15 January 15 January 15 January 15 January 16 January

program La Luna Youth Arts: What a Surprise La Luna Youth Arts: Imagine La Luna Youth Arts: Tumbling & Trampolining Baby Rhyme Time TCC/The Youth Network NQ Inc. – Arts Inc. – Legal Street Art Project PCYC Townsville/ TCC: Fun Day LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall CSIRO: Codebreakers La Luna Youth Arts: Bubble Wrap Prints La Luna Youth Arts: Balance La Luna Youth Arts: Hip Hop Express La Luna Youth Arts: Dancin' Rhymes La Luna Youth Arts: Polaroid Comic Book La Luna Youth Arts: Balance La Luna Youth Arts: Intro to Aerials Sundalah Holiday Club: Zumba, Yoga & Craft TRACS Model Aero Club Conservation Volunteers: Creekwatch – Help the Environment Cultural Centre: Little Men's Business Sk8way: Tots On Skates Cheap Tuesday CSIRO: Codebreakers LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall TCC/UCC Get Active in Parks Conservation Volunteers: Creekwatch – Help the Environment Fishing Tips and Lunch with Scott Hillier La Luna Youth Arts: Crumple Painting La Luna Youth Arts: Stiltin' Around La Luna Youth Arts: Treasure Island La Luna Youth Arts: Mini Musos La Luna Youth Arts: Pirate Party La Luna Youth Arts: Let's Pretend It's Winter La Luna Youth Arts: Intro To Aerials Storytime CSIRO: Codebreakers

age

7-12 3-6 7-12 4-24 mths 12-18

36 36 36 17 23

All 6+ 6+ 6+ 5-12 3-6 5- 8 7-12 3-6 7-12 9+ 10-13/14-17 6-11 9+ With adult

27 13 13 14 35 37 37 37 37 37 37 38 43 17 33

5+ Under 7 All ages 5-12 6+ 6+ 6+ 10-18 With Adult

43 28 28 35 13 13 14 19 33

5+ 3-6 7-12 7-12 3-6 3-6 7-12 10-13/14-17 2-5 5-12

31 38 38 38 39 39 39 38 33 35

date 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 16 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 18 January 18 January 18 January 18 January 18 January

program

age

La Luna Youth Arts: Giant Squares Robot La Luna Youth Arts: Are We There Yet? La Luna Youth Arts: Drum Play La Luna Youth Arts: Play Exquisite Corpse La Luna Youth Arts: Adventure World La Luna Youth Arts: Drum Play La Luna Youth Arts: Intro To Aerials TCC/The Youth Network NQ Inc. – Arts Inc – Legal Street Art Project LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Spoon Lickers & Tmpas Drumbumba Workshops: Learn to Play The Djembe NQ Athletics: Kids Athletics and Games Athletics Coaching and activities Cultural Centre: Little Women's Business Townsville Hockey Assoc & Affiliated Hockey Clubs: Hook in2 Hockey (1) Sundalah Holiday Club: Zumba, Yoga & Craft Sk8way Tots on Skates Rollingstone Community Centre CSIRO: Codebreakers LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Castle Hill PCYC/ TCC: Fun Day Spoonlickers & Tmpas Drumbumba Workshops: Learn to Play The Djembe La Luna Youth Arts: Play Dough Animals La Luna Youth Arts: Circus Circuit La Luna Youth Arts: Hip Hop Express 2 La Luna Youth Arts: Hop It Bop It La Luna Youth Arts: Circus Circuit La Luna Youth Arts: Rockin' T-Shirt Townsville Hockey Assoc & Affiliated Hockey Clubs: Hook in2 Hockey (1) LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall PCYC Upper Ross/ TCC: Hunger Games Family Fun Day Open House

3-6 3-6 5-8 7-12 7-12 9+ 10-13/14-17 12-18

39 39 40 40 40 40 38 23

6+ 6+ 6+ 6-10

13 13 14 34

3-12 13-18 5+ 6-12

44 44 44 45

6-11 Under 7 All Ages 5- 12 6+ 6+ 6+ 12-15 6-10

43 28 45 35 13 13 14 27 34

3-6 3-6 7-12 3-6 7-12 7-12 6-12

40 40 37 41 40 41 45

6+ 6+ 6+ 13-18 All ages

13 13 14 27 41

date 18 January 19 January 19 January 19 January 19 January 19 January 19 January 19 January 20 January 20 January 20 January 20 January 20 January 20 January 20 January 21 January 22 January 23 January 20 January 20 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January

program Gtec: Food Handling/Food Allergy Awarrness Program Free Family Fun Day LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Free Parkour Jam Barra Fun Park : Junior Fishing Clinic TRACS Model Aero Club LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Art Escape TCC/UCC: Get Active in Parks CSIRO: Petal Papers Re-Cre8Tiv Recycled Art Japanese Paper Making Sky Wishing Lanterns Drawing + Design Dreamcatchers La Luna Youth Arts: Poi Making & Twirling Baby Rhyme Time TCC/Youth Network NQ Inc. – Arts Inc. – Legal Street Art Project art-box: art activities for under 5s LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Art Escape NQ Althletics: Kids Athletics and Games Athletics Coaching and activities Cultural Centre: Aboriginal Dance Workshop Sundalah Holiday Club: Zumba, Yoga & Craft Conservation Volunteers: Creekwatch – Help the Environment TRACS Model Aero Club Re-Cre8Tiv Recycled Art: Freestyle! Painting What's the Time Mr. Wolf? Vertical Painting Squiggle It! D.I.Y. Spy Kit Virtual Tour via a Robot of the National Museum of Australia

age

18-25

All ages 6+ 6+ 6+ 12+ 8-16 9+ 6+ 6+ 6+ 5-7 10-18 5-15 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5-8, 9+ 4-24 mths 12-18

16 13 13 14 46 46 17 13 13 14 46 19 47 48 48 48 48 41 17 23

5 & under 6+ 6+ 6+ 8-12 3-12 13-18 5+ 6-11 With adult

21 13 13 14 46 44 44 52 43 33

9+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5-12 5-9, 10-12

17 49 51 49 49 52 53

date 21 January 21 January 21 January 21 January 22 January 22 January 22 January 22 January 22 January 22 January 22 January 22 January 22 January 22 January 22 January 22 January 22 January 22 January 22 January 22 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 23 January 24 January 24 January

program La Luna Youth Arts: Rhythm & Rhymes La Luna Youth Arts: Dance Clips Sk8way Tots On Skates Sk8way Cheap Tuesday LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Art Escape TCC/UCC: Get Active in Parks CSIRO: Deconstruction Derby! Fishing Tips and Lunch with Scott Hillier La Luna Youth Arts: Circus Circuit Conservation Volunteers: Creekwatch – Help the Environment Re-Cre8Tiv Recycled Art: Funky Faces Lovely Landscapes True Colours Jumbled Jigsaws Storytime Girls Night Out iPads: Photos TCC/The Youth Network NQ Inc. – Arts Inc. – Legal Street Art Project LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Art Escape Spoonlickers & TMPAS Drumbumba Workshops: Learn to play the Djembe La Luna Youth Arts: Tumbling & Trampolining Townsville Hockey Assoc & Affiliated Hockey Clubs: Hook in2 Hockey (2) Cultural Centre: Palm Frond Weaving Sundalah Holiday Club: Zumba, Yoga & Craft Re-Cre8Tiv Recycled Art: Stained Glass Art Crystal Wish Boxes Wax On! Boxed Bouquets D.I.Y. Spy Kit Sk8way Tots On Skates CSIRO: Dinosaur Dig Woodstock Community Fun Day

age

3-6 7-12 under 7 All ages 6+ 6+ 6+ 5-7 10-18 8-15 5+ 3-6, 7-12 With adult

42 42 28 28 13 13 14 46 19 53 31 40 33

5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 2-5 12-18 6-10 12-18

49 49 50 50 33 53 54 23

6+ 6+ 6+ 8-12 6-10

13 13 14 46 34

3-6, 7-12 6-12

36 54

5+ 6-11 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5-12 Under 7 5-12 All Ages

22 43 50 50 50 51 52 28 54 55

date 24 January 24 January 24 January 24 January 24 January 24 January 24 January 24 January 24 January 24 January 24 January 24 January 24 January 25 January 25 January 25 January 25 January 25 January 26 January 26 January 26 January

program LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Art Escape TCC/UCC Get Active in Parks Spoonlickers & TMPAS Drumbumba Workshops: Learn to play the Djembe La Luna Youth Arts: Happy Feet La Luna Youth Arts: Contemporary Dance Townsville Hockey Assoc & Affiliated Hockey Clubs: Hook in2 Hockey (2) D.I.Y. Spy Kit Re-Cre8Tiv Recycled Art : Mosaic Crazy! Steampunk Pencil Cases Funkalicious Felting Riverway Back to School Celebrations LEGO™ Video Games LEGO™ Mystery Mural LEGO™ Free Create Wall Riverway: Zorbisphere Warrina Ice Rink: Australia Day Party Parkour Lesson TRACS Model Aero Club

age

6+ 6+ 6+ 8-12 10-18 6-10

13 13 14 46 19 34

3-6 7-12 6-12

42 42 54

5-12 5+ 5+ 5+ All Ages 6+ 6+ 6+ All ages All Ages 12+ 9+

52 51 51 51 55 13 13 14 55 12 35 17

Free Family Swim Day Sunday 15 Dec, 9am – 3pm Entry to the following pools is FREE!

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Long Tan Memorial Pool Kokoda Memorial Pool Tobruk Memorial Baths Northern Beaches Leisure Centre

Sum mer Holi day ExPE RIEN CE Visit our dino-riffic animatronic wildlife park, hear dino-keepers talk about their animals and meet real dinosaur relatives.

14 Dec 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 27 Jan 2014 9.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm

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Townsville family annual membership $38. Full program details are available at mtq.qm.qld.gov.au Closed Christmas Day.

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Museum of Tropical Queensland 70-102 Flinders Street, Townsville 07 4726 0600 | mtq.qm.qld.gov.au | Townsville City Council is the major sponsor of Dino-rassic Park. The support of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers and Hinchinbrook councils provides free and discounted entry for their local residents.

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ZORBISPHERE AT THE UPPER LAGOONS Come along to enjoy the thrills and spills of the zorbisphere. For more information contact Angela 0403 329 803. when >> Saturday 7 December, 9am – 12pm Saturday 21 December, 9am – 12pm Saturday 11 January, 9am – 12pm Saturday 25 January, 9am – 12pm where >> Upper Lagoons, Riverway, Village Blvd, Thuringowa cost >> $8

BUILD LEGO™ TOWNSVILLE Ryan McNaught will be building Perc Tucker Regional Gallery in LEGO™! Watch him create our Gallery or build something of your own, this weekend! when >> Saturday 14-15 December, 10.30am – 12.15pm Saturday 14-15 December, 1pm – 2pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Cnr Denham and Flinders Street cost >> Free

DINO-RASSIC PARK

Visit our dino-riffic animated wildlife park, hear dinokeepers talk about their animals and meet real dinosaur relatives. (Closed Christmas Day) when >> Sat 14 Dec – Mon 27 Jan, 9.30am – 5pm where >> Museum of Tropical Queensland 70-102 Flinders Street cost >> Free with entry

LEGO™ VIDEO GAMES Play away your summer with some of your favourite LEGO™ games. when >> Sat 14 – Sun 15 December, 10am – 2pm Mon 16 – Fri 20 December, 10am – 5pm Sat 21 – Sun 22 December, 10am – 2pm Mon 6 – Fri 10 January, 10am – 5pm Sat 11 – Sun 12 January, 10am – 2pm Mon 13 – Fri 17 January, 10am – 5pm Sat 18 – Sun 19 January, 10am – 2pm Mon 20 – Fri 24 January, 10am – 5pm Sat 25 – Sun 26 January, 10am – 2pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Cnr Denham and Flinders Street cost >> Free

LEGO™ MYSTERY MURAL Grab a LEGO™ brick to add to the mural. Brick by brick, the mural will take shape until the picture is revealed. when >> Sat 14 – Sun 15 December, 10am – 2pm Mon 16 – Fri 20 December, 10am – 5pm Sat 21 – Sun 22 December, 10am – 2pm Mon 6 – Fri 10 January, 10am – 5pm Sat 11 – Sun 12 January, 10am – 2pm Mon 13 – Fri 17 January, 10am – 5pm Sat 18 – Sun 19 January, 10am – 2pm Mon 20 – Fri 24 January, 10am – 5pm Sat 25 – Sun 26 January, 10am – 2pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Cnr Denham and Flinders Street cost >> Free

LEGO™ FREE CREATE WALL Let your imagination run wild and make LEGO™ creations at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery. when >> Sat 14 – Sun 15 December, 10am – 2pm Mon 16 – Fri 20 December, 10am – 5pm Sat 21 – Sun 22 December, 10am – 2pm Mon 6 – Fri 10 January, 10am – 5pm Sat 11 – Sun 12 January, 10am – 2pm Mon 13 – Fri 17 January, 10am – 5pm Sat 18 – Sun 19 January, 10am – 2pm Mon 20 – Fri 24 January, 10am – 5pm Sat 25 – Sun 26 January, 10am – 2pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Cnr Denham and Flinders Street cost >> Free

BARRA FUN PARK PARK – AQUA FUN PARK Inflatable water park for swimming, sliding and jumping. when >> Saturday 14 December, 10am – 4pm (Open every day except Christmas Day) where >> Barra Fun Park, 505 Allambie Lane, Kelso cost >> $15 Spaces limited to 100.

GTEC – GR84LIFE An applied First Aid course that is targeted at youth, with programs focusing on survival and life skills. when >> Saturday 14 December, 9am – 4.30pm Sunday 15 December, 9am – 4.30pm Saturday 21 December, 9am – 4.30pm Sunday 22 December, 9am – 4.30pm where >> Gtec Training rooms, Level 1, 261 Flinders St cost >> $125 booking >> Required – greg@gtectrain.com. Spaces limted to 10.

VIGORO – COME AND TRY DAY Come and Try Vigoro – It’s faster than cricket and fun for all when >> Saturday 14 December, 10am – 12pm where >> Queens Park, 39 Paxton Street, North Ward cost >> Free

SK8WAY – FAMILY FUN DAY Start the Xmas Season on a roll. when >> Saturday 14 December, 2pm – 6pm where >> Sk8way Townsville, Hervey Range Road, Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

YWAM – YOUTH STREET Youth Street is a place where you can be yourself, have fun, and bring your mates along. Connect with youth from across the city and get involved with activities, such as skate boarding, music, art, sports and dance. when >> Saturday 14 December, 2pm – 10pm Saturday 11 January, 2pm – 10pm where >> YWAM Townsville, 125 Ingham Road, West End cost >>

PERC TUCKER FREE FAMILY FUN DAY Join us at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and make some art. All are welcome. when >> Sunday 15 December, 10.30am – 12.30pm Sunday 19 January, 10.30am – 12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Cnr Denham and Flinders Street cost >> Free

TOWNSVILLE ARTIST MARKET

The market features a wide range of stalls by dedicated artists and crafts people from the region; from small wares to feature paintings. when >> Sunday 15 December, 3pm – 6pm where >> Riverway Arts Centre, 20 Village Blvd, Thuringowa cost >> Free

TRACS MODEL AERO CLUB Interested in Radio Controlled Aircraft of all types? Come and pay us a visit. when >> Sunday 15 December, 8am – 11am Tuesday 17 December, 8am – 11am Sunday 22 December, 8am – 11am Tuesday 24 December, 8am – 11am Sunday 29 December, 8am – 11am Tuesday 31 December, 8am – 11am Sunday 5 January, 8am – 11am Tuesday 7 January, 8am – 11am Sunday 12 January, 8am – 11am Tuesday 14 January, 8am – 11am Sunday 19 January, 8am – 11am Tuesday 21 January, 8am – 11am Sunday 26 January, 8am – 11am where >> TRACS Flying Field, Racecourse Road, off Port Access Road, Cluden cost >> Free 9+

BABY RHYME TIME Enjoy songs, nursery rhymes and movement specifcially chosen to enhance your baby’s early literacy development. when >> Monday 16 December, 10am – 11am Monday 16 December, 11am – 12pm Monday 6 January 2014, 10am – 11am Monday 6 January 2014, 11am – 12pm Monday 13 January, 10am – 11am Monday 13 January, 11am – 12pm Monday 20 January, 10am – 11am Monday 20 January, 11am – 12pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale cost >> Free

LEGO™ WORKSHOP WITH RYAN MCNAUGHT Calling all young architects, builders and artists. Work with Australia’s only LEGO™ Certified Professional Ryan McNaught to build LEGO™ Townsville. when >> Monday 16 December, 10.30am – 11.15pm Monday 16 December, 11.30am – 12.15pm Monday 16 December, 1pm – 1.45pm Monday 16 December, 2pm – 2.45pm Monday 16 December, 3pm – 3.45pm Monday 16 December, 4pm – 4.45pm Tuesday 17 December, 10.30am – 11.15pm Tuesday 17 December, 11.30am – 12.15pm Tuesday 17 December, 1pm – 1.45pm Tuesday 17 December, 2pm – 2.45pm Tuesday 17 December, 3pm – 3.45pm Tuesday 17 December, 4pm – 4.45pm Wednesday 18 December, 10.30am – 11.15pm Wednesday 18 December, 11.30am – 12.15pm Wednesday 18 December, 1pm – 1.45pm Wednesday 18 December, 2pm – 2.45pm Wednesday 18 December, 3pm – 3.45pm Wednesday 18 December, 4pm – 4.45pm Thursday 19 December, 10.30am – 11.15pm Thursday 19 December, 11.30am – 12.15pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Cnr Denham and Flinders Street cost >> Free booking >> Required – 07 4727 9011. Spaces limited to 10.

TCC/UCC – Get Active in Parks PARKOUR

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CHALLENGE FESTIVAL

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SPORTS AND GAMES

Sports games and activities. – 5.30pm Friday 20 December, 3.30pm when >> pm 5.30 – pm 3.30 ary, Janu 24 Friday ragun Dee e, Driv Palm , Park ds where >> Woodlan

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CHRISTMAS CREATIONS Get into the joyous spirit and and spend time creating special Christmas decorations. when >> Tuesday 17 December, 9am – 10.30am Tuesday 17 December, 11am – 12.30pm where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street, Level 1 Northtown, 280 Flinders Street when >> Thursday 19 December, 9am – 10.30am Thursday 19 December, 11am – 12.30pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa, 86 Thuringowa Drive when >> Friday 20 December, 9am – 10.30am Friday 20 December, 11am – 12.30pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Required – 07 4727 9666 Spaces limited to 25.

JUNIOR TENNIS CLINIC Junior tennis clinic for all ages and abilities teaching technique, ball skills, and game play when >> Monday 16 December, 4pm – 6pm Tuesday 17 December, 4pm – 6pm Wednesday 18 December, 4pm – 6pm where >> Tennis Townsville, 32 Burke St, North Ward cost >> $70 per child $140 for two or more siblings $25 casual sessions booking >> Required – tennis@tennistownsville.org, 4721 5129

GTEC – UR SPACE Confidence building program that has industry and work readiness training. when >> Monday 16 December, 10am – 3pm Tuesday 17 December, 10am – 3pm Wednesday 18 December, 10am – 3pm Thursday 19 December, 10am – 3pm Friday 20 December, 10am – 3pm where >> Gtec training rooms, Level 1, 261 Flinders St cost >> $125 booking >> Required – greg@gtectrain.com Spaces limited to 10.

ART-BOX: ART ACTIVITIES FOR UNDER 5S Come and explore the Gallery, learn about art and craft, meet new friends and have fun! when >> Tuesday 17 December, 10am – 11am Tuesday 21 January, 10am – 11am where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery when >> Tuesday 7 January, 10am – 11am where >> Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre,Thuringowa cost >> Gold Coin Donation

PALM FROND WEAVING Make your own Christmas tree decoration from a coconut palm frond! when >> Tuesday 17 December, 10.30am – 11.30am Thursday 23 January, 10.30am – 11.30am where >> The Cultural Centre 2–68 Flinders St East cost >> $14 booking >> Required – claudinia@cctownsville 4772 7679, 0478 227 738 Spaces limited to 15.

MAKE A TABLE RUNNER Make a table runner for your Christmas Day feast! when >> Thursday 19 December where >> The Cultural Centre, 2-68 Flinders St cost >> $14 booking >> Required – claudinia@cctownsville 4772 7679, 0478 227 738

CSIRO CHRISTMAS JITTERBUGS

Make your own Christmas Jitterbug and watch it dance by the power of electricity. You must wear enclosed footwear. when >> Tuesday 17 December, 10am – 11.30am Tuesday 17 December, 12.30pm – 2am where >> NQSEC, Building 054, James Cook University, Douglas cost >> $15 booking >> Required – www.trybooking.com (Search: Jitterbug 1) Spaces limited to 25.

ARTS INC. LEGAL STREET ART PROJECT

Presented by TCC and The Youth Network NQ Inc. Come and try your hand at aerosol art and learn about legal arts practices. when >> where >>

Tuesday 17 December, 3pm – 5pm Thursday 19 December, 3pm – 5pm Tuesday 14 Jan, 3pm – 5pm Thursday 16 Jan, 3pm – 5pm Tuesday 21 January, 3pm – 5pm Thursday 23 January, 3pm – 5pm December Activities @ Townsville PCYC January Activities @ Railway Estate State School

Free cost >> booking >> Required – artsinc@theyouthnetworknq.org.au Spaces limited to 15. the arts inc. legal street art project is a joint initiative of townsville city council, the youth network nq inc. and the queensland government.

RECRE8TIV KIDS where >>

North Tsv Community Hub, 52 Palm Drive, Deeragun cost >> $15 per session booking >> Required – Sandra 0414 647 709, recre8tiv@bigpond.com

GLITTER GLOBES Recycle jars into your own special Xmas scene, then let it snow! when >> Wednesday 18 December, 11am – 12:30pm details >> See Recre8tiv Kids header above

JAPANESE PAPER MAKING Rescue some rubbish & try the delicate art of paper making Japanese style! when >> Wednesday 18 December, 1:30pm – 3pm details >> See Recre8tiv Kids header above

RE-CRE8TIV XMAS LIGHTS Design your own style of solar powered fairy lights & watch them shine! when >> Wednesday 18 December, 3:30pm – 5pm details >> See Recre8tiv Kids header above

RAINBOW CLOCKS Re-Cre8tiv Recycled Art – Come and upcycle dinner plates into beautiful rainbow clocks and learn about colour wheels too! when >> Tuesday 17 December, 9am – 10.30am details >> See Recre8tiv Kids header above

BEAUTIFUL BAUBLES Re-Cre8tiv Recycled Art – We’ll make a Felter’s scraps go round and round to create these beauties! when >> Wednesday 18 December, 9am – 10.30am details >> See Recre8tiv Kids header above

SCULPTED ANGELS Re-Cre8tiv Recycled Art – Design your perfect Xmas angel then watch her come to life! when >> Wednesday 18 December, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See Recre8tiv Kids header above

FROM RAGS TO WREATHS Re-Cre8tiv Recycled Art – All the scraps come together for a very funky xmas wreath. when >> Wednesday 18 December, 1.30pm – 3pm details >> See Recre8tiv Kids header above

MYSTERY MUM PRESSIES Re-Cre8tiv Recycled Art – Shhh! It’s a top secret mission to craft a designer item that Mum can wear. when >> Wednesday 18 December, 3.30pm – 5pm details >> See Recre8tiv Kids header above

TREE TIME! Re-Cre8tiv Recycled Art – Use some very special offcuts to design your funky mini Xmas tree. when >> Thursday 19 December, 9am – 10.30am details >> See Recre8tiv Kids header above

BOXED BOUQUETS Re-Cre8tiv Recycled Art – This popular project transforms plastic bottles into the funkiest flowers you’ve ever seen! when >> Thursday 19 December, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See Recre8tiv Kids header above

PLASTIC FANTASTIC! Re-Cre8tiv Recycled Art – More bottles dodge the scrapheap as we turn them into cool decorations! when >> Thursday 19 December, 1.30pm – 3pm details >> See Recre8tiv Kids header above

LANTERNS OF LIGHT Re-Cre8tiv Recycled Art – Light up someone’s Xmas with this delicate cane + recycled paper artwork. when >> Thursday 19 December, 3.30pm – 5pm details >> See Recre8tiv Kids header above

PCYC WaterSLIDE Day Bring the whole family along to enjoy a variety of FREE water amusements and fun activities. when >> Tuesday 17 December, 10am – 3pm where >> PCYC Townsville, Wellington St, Aitkenvale cost >> Free

PCYC Fun Day Bring the whole family along to enjoy a variety of FREE rides and amusements. when >> Tuesday 14 Jan, 10am – 3pm where >> PCYC Townsville, Wellington Street, Aitkenvale cost >> Free

PCYC Fun Day Bring the whole family down for a FREE and FUN afternoon of various activities and amusements at PCYC Castle Hill. Further information contact Dean on 4772 3883. when >> Friday 17 January, 1pm – 3pm Friday 17 January, 3pm – 6pm where >> Castle Hill PCYC, Cnr Hugh and Harold St, Belgian Gardens cost >> Free

pcyc HUnger Games Fun day Age restrictions 13-18 apply. Dress up in your best Panem ‘Capitol’ styling to compete for best costume prizes, join in the FREE archery and challenge your mates on the Gladiator Duel Podium. Finish the afternoon watching the Hunger Games movie with FREE popcorn. when >> Saturday 18th January, 3pm – 8pm where >> Upper Ross PCYC, Allambie Lane, Rasmussen cost >> Free

SK8WAY – TOTS ON SKATES Introduce your toddlers to Roller Skating. when >> Tuesday 17 December, 9am – 10am Thursday 19 December, 9am – 10am Tuesday 24 December, 9am – 10am Tuesday 31 December, 9am – 10am Thursday 2 January, 9am – 10am Tuesday 7 January, 9am – 10am Thursday 9 January, 9am – 10am Tuesday 14 January, 9am – 10am Thursday 16 January, 9am – 10am Tuesday 21 January, 9am – 10am Thursday 23 January, 9am – 10am where >> Sk8way Townsville, Hervey Range Road, Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

SK8WAY – CHEAP TUESDAY A cheap night out for all the family. when >> Tuesday 17 December, 7pm – 9pm Tuesday 24 December, 7pm – 9pm Tuesday 7 January, 7pm – 9pm Tuesday 14 January, 7pm – 9pm Tuesday 21 January, 7pm – 9pm where >> Sk8way Townsville, Hervey Range Road, Thuringowa Central cost >> $6 Entry. $3 Skate Hire Extra

CHRISTMAS STORYTIME Celebrate Christmas with your preschool aged children with stories, songs, finger plays and craft. when >> Wednesday 18 December, 10am – 11am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa, 86 Thuringowa Drive cost >> Free

CSIRO ELECTRONIC CHRISTMAS TREE Make your own electronic Christmas tree by building your own electrical circuit. when >> Thursday 19 December, 10am – 11.30am Thursday 19 December, 12pm – 2am where >> NQSEC, Building 054, James Cook University, Douglas cost >> $15 booking >> Required – www.trybooking.com (Search: Christmastrees 1) Spaces limited to 25.

SCHOOL BREAKUP / CHRISTMAS PARTY Celebrate a white Christmas this year with Santa at Warrina Ice Rink when >> Friday 20 December, 7pm – 10pm where >> Warrin Ice Rink, 3–5 Illuka Street, Currajong cost >> $15

CHRISTMAS MOVIE BY THE POOL Stockland North Shore – Festive fun and games at the pool, enjoy a Christmas movie on the big screen under the stars! when >> Saturday 21 December, 4pm – 9pm where >> Northern Beaches Leisure Centre Erskine Place, North Shore. cost >> Free

SPORTS, GAMES AND ACTIVITIES Sports, games and activities when >> Tuesday 24 December, 3.30pm – 5.30pm where >> Woodlands Park, Palm Drive, Deeragun cost >> Free

SK8WAY – FAMILY GET TOGETHER A good time to try out your new skates when >> Thursday 26 December, 4pm – 8pm Wednesday 1 January, 4pm – 8pm where >> Sk8way Townsville, Hervey Range Road, Thuringowa Central cost >> $10 Entry

NEW YEAR’S GLOW PARTY AND LASER SHOW Spend New Year’s Eve at the coolest place in town with a laser show and DJ when >> Tuesday 31 December, 7pm – 12.30pm where >> Warrina Ice Rink, 3–5 Illuka Street, Currajong cost >> $20 All ages

FISHING TIPS AND LUNCH WITH SCOTT HILLIER Scott will talk all things fishing and how to look after our oceans. Lunch included. when >> Thursday 3 January, 11.30am – 12.30pm Wednesday 8 January, 11.30am – 12.30pm Wednesday 15 January, 11.30am – 12.30pm Wednesday 22 January, 11.30am – 12.30pm where >> Rock Paper Scissors, 152 Charters Towers Road, Hermit Park cost >> $5 booking >> Required – 4779 7800 Spaces limited to 50.

LANDCARE LandCare activities. when >> Saturday 4 January, 4pm – 6pm where >> Harold Phillips Park Creek– Garbutt cost >> Free All ages

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Gtec / PPT – Employment Program that offers industry skills work experience and employment options when >> Monday 6 January, 9am – 3pm Tuesday 7 January, 9am – 3pm Wednesday 8 January, 9am – 3pm Thursday 9 January, 9am – 3pm where >> Gtec Training Rooms, Level 1, 261 Flinders St cost >> $115 booking >> Required – greg@gtectrain.com Spaces limited to 10.

BOOMERANG PAINTING Paint a returning boomerang and learn Indigenous symbols and their meanings when >> Tuesday 7 January, 10.30am – 11.30am where >> The Cultural Centre 2–68 Flinders Street East, Townsville cost >> $14.00 booking >> Required – claudinia@cctownsville.com.au, 4772 7679, 0478 227 738 Spaces limited to 25.

HELP THE ENVIRONMENT Creekwatch is a great way to explore your natural world. when >> Tuesday 7 January, 8am – 2pm Wednesday 8 January, 8am – 2pm Tuesday 14 January, 8am – 2pm Wednesday 15 January, 8am – 2pm Tuesday 21 January, 8am – 2pm Wednesday 22 January, 8am – 2pm where >> Various Creeks – Meet at 1/65 Palmer St, South Townsville cost >> Free booking >> Required – 47214077, hmanksi@cva.org.au Spaces limted to 5. Must be accompanied by adult.

STORYTIME Discover the joy of stories and reading, join us for books, songs rhymes and crafts. when >> Wednesday 8 January, 10am – 11am Wednesday 15 January, 10am – 11am Wednesday 22 January, 10am – 11am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

BOOMERANG THROWING Learn how to throw a boomerang at Strand Park with ‘Uncle Russell’ Butler when >> Thursday 9 January, 10.30am – 11.30am where >> Strand Park, The Strand cost >> $10 booking >> Required – claudinia@cctownsville.com.au, 4772 7679, 0478 227 738

LEARN TO PLAY THE DJEMBE Spoonlickers and Drumbumba – Come along and learn to play the Djembe and experience the benefits of drumming while you have fun! Ages 6-10 only. when >> Thursday 9 January, 10am – 11am Thursday 9 January, 12pm – 1pm Friday 10 January, 10am – 11am Friday 10 January, 12pm – 1pm Thursday 16 January, 10am – 11am Thursday 16 January, 12pm – 1pm Friday 17 January, 10am – 11am Friday 17 January, 12pm – 1pm Thursday 23 January, 10am – 11am Thursday 23 January, 12pm – 1pm Friday 24 January, 10am – 11am Friday 24 January, 12pm – 1pm where >> Old Courthouse Theatre, cnr Sturt and Stokes St, Townsville cost >> $20 per session or 6 sessions for $100 booking >> Required – Call Debbie on 0416 383 604 Spaces limited to 15.

AUSKICK AT RIVERWAY OVAL Join us in a fun and safe environment for an introduction to Australian Rules Football. For further information contact Adam 4723 4000. when >> Saturday 11 January, 9am – 1pm where >> Riverway Oval, Village Blvd, Thuringowa cost >> Free

PARKOUR LESSON Learn and experience Parkour from experienced instructors. Wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes. when >> Sunday 12 January, 4pm – 6pm where >> Anzac Park when >> Sunday 26 January, 4pm – 6pm where >> Perfurmed Gardens, Cnr Stokes and Walker St, Townsville cost >> $10

CSIRO CODEBREAKERS Learn the secrets on how to create and break codes like a spy. when >> Tuesday 14 January, 9am – 10.30am Tuesday 14 January, 11am – 12.30pm where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street, Level 1 Northtown, 280 Flinders Street when >> Thursday 16 January, 9am – 10.30am Thursday 16 January, 11am – 12.30pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central, 86 Thuringowa Drive when >> Friday 17 January, 9am – 10am Friday 17 January, 11am – 12.30pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Required – 4727 9666

LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS’ ACTIVITIES where >>

La Luna Youth Arts, Riverway Arts Centre, 20 Village Blv, Thuringowa Central cost >> $15 for one workshop/$50 for 4/$100 for 10! (except where listed) booking >> Required. Phone 07 4773 6377 or email info@lalunanq.com

TUMBLING AND TRAMPOLINING Jump, twist, flip, tumble roll and walkover; learn trampolining and tumbling techniques. when >> Monday 13 January, 9am – 10.30am Monday 13 January, 11am – 12.30pm Thursday 23 January, 9am – 10.30am Thursday 23 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

WHAT A SURPRISE Well, what is the surprise? You can decide as you play – build the story when >> Monday 13 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See details on page 36

IMAGINE Bring your creative minds and let your imagination take over in this drama class. when >> Monday 13 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

BUBBLE WRAP PRINTS Make a big, bright picture using paint and bubble wrap. Pop, pop, pop away at the end. when >> Tuesday 14 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See details on page 36

BALANCE Try out our walking globe, rola bola, balance sticks and more. Just how good are you are keeping your balance? when >> Tuesday 14 January, 9am – 10.30am Tuesday 14 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

HIP HOP EXPRESS A non–stop class which embraces crazy moves, transfers and awesome tricks. Please bring a water bottle and towel. when >> Tuesday 14 January, 9am – 10.30am Friday 17 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See details on page 36

DANCIN’ RHYMES Learn some simple toe–tapping dance steps whilst listening to your favourite rhymes. when >> Tuesday 14 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

POLAROID COMIC BOOK Make your own comic book using polaroid photos. when >> Tuesday 14 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

INTRO TO AERIALS This three class program is designed to introduce new participants to aerial apparatus – climb silks and hang from the trapeze. when >> Tuesday 14 January, 1.30pm – 3pm Tuesday 14 January, 3.30pm – 5pm Wednesday 15 January, 1.30pm – 3pm Wednesday 15 January, 3.30pm – 5pm Thursday 16 January, 1.30pm – 3pm Thursday 16 January, 3.30pm – 5pm cost >> $70 for 3 wshs details >> See details on page 36

CRUMPLE PAINTING Scrunch up paper, dip it in paint and then create an explosion of colour. when >> Wednesday 15 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See details on page 36

STILTIN’ AROUND Learn to use a pair of kanga stilts and you’ll for hopping, jumping and stiltin’ around the space. when >> Wednesday 15 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See details on page 36

TREASURE ISLAND What will the treasure be? You decide this and more in this improvisation workshop. when >> Wednesday 15 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See details on page 36

MINI MUSOS Try out drums, ukuleles and percussion instruments and make your own music. when >> Wednesday 15 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

PIRATE PARTY Aha me heartys… all things pirate will be explored in this drama class for littlies. when >> Wednesday 15 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

LET’S PRETEND IT’S WINTER Draw a snow scene and then frost it with our special potion! when >> Wednesday 15 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

GIANT SQUARES ROBOT Make a life size robot using lots of square sheets of paper. when >> Thursday 16 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See details on page 36

ARE WE THERE YET? Let’s go on holidays! Pack your bag and off we go; a drama play class for littlies. when >> Thursday 16 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See details on page 36

DRUM PLAY Learn a range of rhythms and master the art of hand drumming. when >> Thursday 16 January, 9am – 10.30am Thursday 16 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

PLAY EXQUISITE CORPSE Play a game that becomes an artwork; create a curious creature with paper and textas. when >> Thursday 16 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

ADVENTURE WORLD Learn play building techniques whilst you plan your own adventure and bring it to life with zany characters. when >> Thursday 16 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

PLAY DOUGH ANIMALS Make a bright rainbow creature using coloured play dough and other crazy bits and bobs. when >> Friday 17 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See details on page 36

CIRCUS CIRCUIT Balance, hula hoop and use manipulation toys including trick sticks, diabolo, spinning plates and juggling rings. when >> Friday 17 January, 9am – 10.30am Friday 17 January, 11am – 12.30pm Wednesday 22 January, 9am – 10.30am Wednesday 22 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

HOP IT BOP IT A dance class for littlies; explore creative movement and dance in a fun environment. when >> Friday 17 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

ROCKIN’ T–SHIRT Bring a t-shirt and create your own rock star design on it using screen-printing paints. when >> Friday 17 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

PERFORMANCE AND OPEN HOUSE The day commences with a performance showcase by children and young people 3-25yrs in the Performance Space. Then register your family to take part in free circus, dance, drama and visual arts activities. Performance commences at 10.30am. Registration for acitivites 11am. Acitivites from 11.30am. when >> Saturday 18 January, 10.30am – 3.30am cost >> Free details >> See details on page 36

POI MAKING AND TWIRLING Make a pair of poi, then learn the art of spinning them. Improve your wrist strength, flexibility and coordination. when >> Monday 20 January, 9am – 10.30am Monday 20 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

RHYTHM AND RHYMES Enjoy movement, song and dance in this action–song wiggling and teddy tumbling dance class. when >> Tuesday 21 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See details on page 36

DANCE CLIPS Work together and choreograph a dance to your favourite dance track. when >> Tuesday 21 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

HAPPY FEET Dance and move to your favourite action songs. when >> Friday 24 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See details on page 36

CONTEMPORARY DANCE A journey of self–discovery using dance formation, partner work and technique. when >> Friday 24 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See details on page 36

YOGA, ZUMBA, CRAFT – FEEL GREAT FUN CLUB Zumba, Yoga and Craft for ages 6–11yrs, fresh fruit morning tea included. when >> Tuesday 14 January, 9.30am – 12pm Thursday 16 January, 9.30am – 12pm Tuesday 21 January, 9.30am – 12pm Thursday 23 January, 9.30am – 12pm where >> Sundalah House, 8 Old Common road, Belgian Gardens cost >> $30 booking >> Required – www.sundalah.com.au, 0401 401 446 Spaces limited to 10.

LITTLE MEN’S BUSINESS Learn about and how to play the didgeridoo when >> Tuesday 14 January, 10.30am – 11.30am where >> The Cultural Centre 2–68 Flinders Street EaSt, Townsville cost >> $14 booking >> Required – claudinia@cctownsville.com.au, 4772 7679, 0478 227 738 Spaces limited to 5.

NQ ATHLETICS – KIDS ATHLETICS AND GAMES Come and enjoy an afternoon of athletics–based games and activities when >> Thursday 16 January, 3pm – 4.30pm Tuesday 21 January, 3pm – 4.30pm where >> Townsville Sports Reserve, Burke Street, North Ward cost >> $3

NQ ATHLETICS – ATHLETICS COACHING AND ACTIVITIES Want to learn more about athletics? Come down for some basic technique and skills training. when >> Thursday 16 January, 3pm – 4.30pm Tuesday 21 January, 3pm – 4.30pm where >> Townsville Sports Reserve, Burke Street, North Ward, 4810 cost >> $3

LITTLE WOMEN’S BUSINESS Paint a set of clapsticks and learn a traditional song when >> Thursday 16 January, 10.30am – 11.30am where >> The Cultural Centre, 2-68 Flinders Street East, Townsville cost >> $14 booking >> Required – claudinia@cctownsville.com.au, 4772 7679, 0478 227 738

Spaces limited to 25.

HOOK IN2 HOCKEY 1 Learn to play Hockey – skills and fun games. when >> Thursday 16 January, 8.30am – Midday Friday 17 January, 8.30am – 12pm where >> Townsville Hockey Assoc. Murray Lyons Crs, Annandale cost >> $40 for each 2 day booking >> Required – projectofficer@townsvillehockey.com

ROLLINGSTONE DREAMTIME STORIES AND CELEBRATIONS Includes UFO Games. when >> Friday 17 January, 12pm – 2pm where >> Rollingstone Community Centre Lot 1, Community Cr Mystic Sands cost >> Free

FOOD HANDLING/FOOD ALLERGY AWARNESS PROGRAM Gtec – Food allergy awareness program and also nationally accredited cert in food handling. when >> Saturday 18 January, 10am – 3pm where >> Gtec Training Rooms, Level 1, 261 Flinders St, Townsville cost >> $55 booking >> Required – greg@gtectrain.com Spaces limited to 10.

FREE PARKOUR JAM Free open session to see and experience Parkour. Wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes. when >> Sunday 19 January, 3.30pm – 6pm where >> Apex Park, Riverway Drive, Rasmussen cost >> Free

TOWNSVILLE BARRA FUN PARK – JUNIOR FISHING CLINIC Learn all the basics of fishing. Adults must stay with child. Includes lunch and morning tea and lots of surprises. when >> Sunday 19 January, 9am – 3pm where >> Townsville Barra Fun Park, Allambie Lane, Kelso cost >> $20 booking >> Required – Joanne 0404 068 396, email sunfishnq@optusnet.com.au Spaces limited to 25.

ART ESCAPE

Join local artists and create art these school holidays. when >> Monday 20 January, 10.30am – 12.30pm Tuesday 21 January, 10.30am – 12.30pm Wednesday 22 January, 10.30am – 12.30pm Thursday 23 January, 10.30am – 12.30pm Friday 24 January, 10.30am – 12.30pm where >> Pinnacles Gallery, 20 Village Blvd cost >> $15 booking >> Required – 4773 8871 Spaces limited to 15.

CSIRO PETAL PAPERS Explore the ancient art of paper making by making your own special paper creation! You must wear enclosed footwear. when >> Monday 20 January, 10am – 11.30am Monday 20 January, 12.30pm – 2am where >> NQSEC, Building 054, James Cook University, Townsville cost >> $15 booking >> Required – www.trybooking.com (Search: Petalpaper 1) Spaces limited to 25.

GET SOCIAL WITH COUNCIL Maggie Towns

RECRE8TIV KIDS where >>

North Tsv Community Hub, 52 Palm Drive, Deeragun cost >> $15 per session booking >> Required – Sandra 0414 647 709, recre8tiv@bigpond.com

JAPANESE PAPER MAKING Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Rescue some rubbish and try the delicate art of paper making Japanese style! when >> Monday 20 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

SKY WISHING LANTERNS Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Create your beautiful lantern then make a wish and light up the night sky. when >> Monday 20 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

DRAWING + DESIGN Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – We’ll give you the basic tools to create art that rocks! when >> Monday 20 January, 1.30pm – 3pm details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

DREAMCATCHERS Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – The ancient art of weaving forms this meaningful catcher of good dreams. Sleep well! when >> Monday 20 January, 3.30pm – 5pm details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

FREESTYLE PAINTING Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Explore the principles of colour + patterning to create eyecatching artworks. when >> Tuesday 21 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

VERTICAL PAINTING Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – We’re going off the edge with this radical painting method…messy but oh so awesome! when >> Tuesday 21 January, 1.30pm – 3pm details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

SQUIGGLE IT! Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Super easy painting technique that creates amazing results when viewed from a distance. when >> Tuesday 21 January, 3.30pm – 5pm details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

FUNKY FACES Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Follow the curves to this funky bright caricature creation of yourself! when >> Wednesday 22 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

LOVELY LANDSCAPES Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Fields, breathtaking beaches, we’ll work in watercolours to capture nature at its best! when >> Wednesday 22 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

TRUE COLOURS Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – For the serious art freak. Learn about picking, mixing and saying it with colour. when >> Wednesday 22 January, 1.30pm – 3pm details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

JUMBLED JIGSAWS Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Play for fun with this jigsaw artwork from recycled tiles. Can we build it?! when >> Wednesday 22 January, 3.30pm – 5pm details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

STAINED GLASS ART Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Upcycle old photo frames into gorgeous stained glass art. when >> Thursday 23 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

CRYSTAL WISH BOXES Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Make a wish and keep it safe in your precious upcycled wish box. when >> Thursday 23 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

WAX ON! Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Fun, Fun, Fun! That’s what you get when you mix old crayons with painting! when >> Thursday 23 January, 1.30pm – 3pm details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

BOXED BOUQUETS Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Upcycling plastic bottles into the coolest box of flowers you’ve ever seen! when >> Thursday 23 January, 3.30pm – 5pm details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

MOSAIC CRAZY! Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Smashin’ it up to make the craziest mosaics in town. when >> Friday 24 January, 9am – 10.30am details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

STEAMPUNK PENCIL CASES Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Get ready for school with your own designer pencil case. One of a kind guaranteed! when >> Friday 24 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

FUNKALICIOUS FELTING Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Explore the latest trends in felting when we recycle a Felter’s scraps and add imagination! when >> Friday 24 January, 1.30pm – 3pm details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

WHAT’S THE TIME MR. WOLF? Re–Cre8Tiv Recycled Art – Come and upcycle dinner plates, cd’s and timber into your own funky timepiece! when >> Tuesday 21 January, 11am – 12.30pm details >> See under Recre8tive Kids header above

ABORIGINAL DANCE WORKSHOP Boys and girls taught culturally appropriate dances; get painted up and shake a leg! when >> Tuesday 21 January, 10.30am – 11.30am where >> The Cultural Centre 2–68 Flinders Street East, Townsville cost >> $10 booking >> Required – claudinia@cctownsville.com.au, 4772 7679, 0478 227 738 Spaces limited to 30.

D.I.Y. SPY KIT Come along and create your own disguise kit and briefcase to carry your spy gear. when >> Tuesday 21 January, 9am – 10.30am Tuesday 21 January, 11am – 12.30pm where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street, Level 1 Northtown, 280 Flinders Street Thursday 23 January, 9am – 10.30am Thursday 23 January, 11am – 12.30pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central, 86 Thuringowa Drive Friday 24 January, 9am – 10.30am Friday 24 January, 11.00am – 12.30pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Required – 4727 9666 Spaces limited to 15.

VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA Interactive tour via a robot of Landmarks Gallery in the National Museum of Australia. when >> Tuesday 21 January, 10am – 11am Tuesday 21 January, 11.30am – 12.30pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Required – 4727 8310 Spaces limited to 20.

CSIRO DECONSTRUCTION DERBY! Deconstruct a photocopier and explore the inner workings of machines. when >> Wednesday 22 January, 10am – 1am where >> NQSEC, Building 054, James Cook University, Townsville cost >> $15 booking >> Required – www.trybooking.com (Search: Deconstruction1) Spaces limited to 25.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT Have a fun night full of craft, music and food. when >> Wednesday 22 January, 6pm – 8pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central, 86 Thuringowa Drive cost >> Free booking >> Required – 07 47738811 Spaces limited to 25.

IPADS – PHOTOS Use iPad Camera and Photos app to take, view and edit photos. when >> Wednesday 22 January, 10am – 11am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale, 4 Petunia Street, Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Required – 07 47278310 Spaces limited to 8.

HOOK IN2 HOCKEY 2 Learn to play Hockey – Skills and Fun games. when >> Thursday 23 January, 8.30am – Midday Friday 24 January, 8.30am – 12pm where >> Townsville Hockey Assoc. Murray Lyons Crs, Annandale cost >> $40 for each 2 day booking >> Required – projectofficer@townsvillehockey.com

CSIRO DINOSAUR DIG Be a palaeontologist for a day and explore a world of dinosaurs, volcanoes and fossils. You must wear enclosed footwear. when >> Thursday 24 January, 10am – 11.30am Thursday 24 January, 12.30pm – 2pm where >> NQSEC, Building 054, James Cook University, Douglas cost >> $15 booking >> Required – www.trybooking.com (Search: Dinosaur 1)

Spaces limited to 25.

WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY FUN DAY UFO Games & Movie Under the Stars. when >> Friday 24 January, 4.30pm – 8.30pm, where >> Woodstock Sports and Recreation Club, Glenn Rd, Woodstock cost >> Free

RIVERWAY BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS Come down to Riverway Lagoons to enjoy many activities including Zorbisphere ($8), Laser Skirmish, Rockwall and more! when >> Saturday 25 January, 9am – 12pm where >> Upper Riverway Lagoons, Riverway Precinct, Thuringowa

WARRINA ICE RINK – AUSTRALIA DAY PARTY Aussie Aussie Aussie!!! Ice Ice Ice!!! Come in your best Australian themed clothing and entry is just $10! when >> Sunday 26 January, 10am – 3pm where >> Warrina Ice Rink, 3–5 Illuka Street, Currajong cost >> $10

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2 DECEMBER 2013 TO 31 JANUARY 2014 Join us here at CityLibraries Townsville and become an awesome reader at the Investigation Summer Reading Club, where you can explore mysteries, hunt down clues and become a master of disguise with some of your favourite authors. When children read just five books, they’ll get a free book to take home and receive other incentive prizes for every five books read up to a maximum of 25 books. It’s simple to get started. Register online from Monday 2 December at CityLibraries Townsville’s website www.townsville.qld.gov. au/facilities/libraries and follow the prompts

to the Summer Reading Club. Then call into any CityLibraries Townsville branch and collect your FREE Summer Reading Club Pack. The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Club is Investigation. Young people will be encouraged to engage with our libraries to discover and enjoy stories and activities that intrigue, puzzle and provide a sense of suspense and adventure. The Summer Reading Club is presented by CityLibraries in partnership with the State Library of Queensland, ALIA and sponsored locally by Ferry Property Group.