Hotsummer Pocket school holiday guide 2015/16 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 include 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 events are drug and alcohol free. Activities are FREE unless otherwise specified.
Children’s Theatre Season 2016 The 52 Storey Treehouse CDP Theatre Producers
6–7 June, townsville civic theatre
The Moon’s a Balloon
Patch Theatre 12–13 July, townsville civic theatre
The Peasant Prince
Monkey Baa Theatre Company 25–26 July, riverway arts centre
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!
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program Christmas Art Studio Christmas Art Studio Measure Island Scientastic Holiday Program Imagine, Play, Create Fantastic Plastic with artist Alison McDonald Have a Go Outrigger Paddling Free Swim Day Print the Reef with artist Jill O’Sullivan Smashin Summer Program Youth Outreach Project Hula Hoop Circus Workshop Tennis School Holiday Clinic Renewed Edge Art Escape Art Escape Creative Crafts for Kids Smashin Summer Program Arts and Craft Cheaper Tuesday Tots On Skates Tennis School Holiday Clinic Renewed Edge Hula Hoop Circus Workshop Smashin Summer Program Free Indoor Rock Climbing Tennis School Holiday Clinic Youth Outreach Project Art Escape Smashin Summer Program Creative Crafts for Kids Arts and Craft Tots On Skates Art Escape Christmas Art Studio Smashin Summer Program Riverway Movie Night - Elf Stable On The Strand Art Escape Christmas Art Studio Stable On The Strand Free Family Fun Day
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program Youth Outreach Project Mission Rescue Kids Club Share the Art Week Hot 4 Hockey Come & Play Holiday Program Rock Monkeys Eco Scavenger Hunt Cheaper Tuesday Creekwatch Middle Eastern Games Indonesian Dancing, Games and Songs Silly Socks with Ian McIntosh Creative Crafts for Kids Arts and Craft Tots On Skates Come & Play Holiday Program Mission Rescue Kids Club Share the Art Week Hot 4 Hockey Come & Play Holiday Program Follow the Footprints Silly Socks with Ian McIntosh Youth Outreach Project Mission Rescue Kids Club Share the Art Week Creekwatch Origami Come & Play Holiday Program Creative Crafts for Kids Arts and Craft Tots On Skates Rock Monkeys Mission Rescue Kids Club Share the Art Week Silly Socks with Ian McIntosh Riverway Movie Night - Home Squirts – Introduction to Soccer Come & Play Holiday Program Mission Rescue Kids Club Share the Art Week Bead the Reef with artist Anat Azulay Sew the Reef with artist Lisa Vickery
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CHRISTMAS ART STUDIO presented by perc tucker regional gallery Deck the halls with arts and crafts and celebrate all things Christmas at Gallery Services’ Christmas Art Studio. These workshops will be popping up all over the city to share the Christmas spirit through an exciting, creative and FREE art activity for all ages! when >> 1. Sunday 6 December, 5pm-8pm 2. Saturday 12 December, 2pm-5pm 3. Friday 18 December, 5.30pm-8.30pm 4. Saturday 19 December, 5.30pm-8.30pm 5. Sunday 20 December, 5.30pm-8.30pm where >> 1: Carols by Candlelight, Reid Park Complex 2: Townsville Artist Market 3-5: The Strand, Strand Park cost >> Free contact >> Phone: 4727 9011 Email: ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au
MEASURE ISLAND presented by museum of tropical queensland Have you been missing our science room? Measure Island is a fun, science-based exhibition adventure with 22 interactive stations. It’s only here until 13 March 2016, so get hands-on and see how it measures up! when >> Saturday 12 December, 9.30am-5pm Tuesday 26 January, 9.30am-5pm where >> Museum of Tropical Queensland cost >> Standard admission fees apply contact >> Museum of Tropical Queensland Phone: 4726 0600 Email: info.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au
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SCIENTASTIC HOLIDAY PROGRAM presented by museum of tropical queensland Engage your inner geek and immerse yourself in the awesome world of science. Make sure you have front row seats for new interactive shows, hands-on experiments and creative crafts. Missed our science room? Check out our Measure Island exhibition adventure. when >> Saturday 12 December, 9.30am-5pm Tuesday 26 January, 9.30am-5pm where >> Museum of Tropical Queensland cost >> Standard admission fees apply contact >> Museum of Tropical Queensland Phone: 4726 0600 Email: info.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au
FANTASTIC PLASTIC WITH ARTIST ALISON MCDONALD presented by perc tucker regional gallery Learn how to cut, fold and manipulate old water bottles and bits of recycled plastic into cool colourful jewellery that makes a bold fashion statement. when >> Saturday 12 December, 10.30am-1pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $30 bookings >> Required contact >> Phone: 4727 9011 Email: ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au
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Join Santa’s workshop and create your when >> Saturday 12 December, 9am-5pm own Christmas decorations to adorn Thursday 24 December, your tree. Group bookings, please 9am-5pm phone 4773 8811. Activity runs everyday. where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa when >> Saturday 12 December, Central 9am-5pm contact >> CityLibraries Townsville – Thursday 24 December, Phone: 47278328 9am-5pm Email: library@townsville. where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street qld.gov.au when >> Saturday 12 December, 9am-5pm presented by citylibraries townsville Thursday 24 December, 9am-5pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale
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HAVE A GO OUTRIGGER PADDLING presented by magnetic island outrigger canoe club inc Want to have a go outrigger paddling with a friendly bunch of people? Join us on the Beachfront at Tobruk Pool, The Strand, it’s FREE. No experience needed! Competitive paddlers welcomed! Wear sunscreen, hat and clothing you don’t mind getting wet. when >> Sunday 13 December, 7.45am-9am Sunday 20 December, 7.45am-9am Sunday 27 December, 7.45am-9am Sunday 3 January, 7.45am-9am Sunday 10 January, 7.45am-9am Sunday 17 January, 7.45am-9.30am where >> Tobruk Pool Beachfront, The Strand cost >> Free contact >> Victoria – Phone: 0422 091 774 Email: mioccsecretary@gmail.com
Free Swim Day sunday 13 december 9am – 3pm
Enjoy free entry to: >> Kokoda Memorial Pool >> Northern Beaches Leisure Centre
>> Long Tan Memorial Pool >> Tobruk Memorial Baths
Come along, cool off and enjoy a fun day at the pools! 1300 878 001 www.townsville.qld.gov.au Townsville City Council Events
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PRINT THE REEF WITH ARTIST JILL O’SULLIVAN presented by perc tucker regional gallery Get an introduction into the art of printmaking by creating your very own reef-themed monotype. Master printmaker Jill O’Sullivan will teach you techniques to design, ink and press the perfect print! when >> Sunday 13 December, 10.30am-1pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $30 bookings >> Required contact >> Phone: 4727 9011 Email: ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au
SMASHIN SUMMER PROGRAM presented by re-cre8tiv
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Our Smashin Summer Art Program will chill out your hols. Xmas Week 14-18 December includes Clay Angels, Felting & Fairy Lights, Silk Painting, Ice Tie-Dye & Upcycled Lightbulb-Ornaments. 2016 kicks off with Clocks, Hypertufa & Upcycled Garden Sculptures and heaps more!! when >> Monday 14 December, 3pm-6pm Tuesday 15 December, 3pm-6pm Wednesday 16 December, 3pm-6pm Thursday 17 December, 3pm-6pm Friday 18 December, 3pm-6pm Thursday 21 January, 9am-3pm where >> Oakdale Heights, Deeragun cost >> $18 bookings >> Required contact >> Sandra – Phone: 0414 647 709 Email: recre8tiv@gmail.com
YOUTH OUTREACH PROJECT presented by the youth network nq inc. Want to learn some graffiti skills? Like a good sausage sizzle? Then join us at the Youth Outreach Project, have a skate, paint on our mobile graffiti wall, enjoy a sausage and get to know local youth workers. when >> Harold Phillips Skate Park Monday 14 December, 4pm-6pm Riverway Skate Park Wednesday 16 December, 5pm-7pm Peggy Banfield Skate Park Monday 11 January, 4pm-6pm Murray Skate Park Wednesday 13 January, 5pm-7pm Harold Phillips Skate Park Monday 18 January, 4pm-6pm Riverway Skate Park Wednesday 20 January, 5pm-7pm where >> As above cost >> Free contact >> Rachel Cook – Phone: 0408 635 998 Email: rachel.cook@theyouthnetworknq.org.au
HULA HOOP CIRCUS WORKSHOP presented by hoopnosis All ages – all abilities. Whether you want to learn to hula hoop, or perfect your hoop flow, everyone is welcome to come down and get loopy. Hoops provided but feel free to bring your own. when >> Monday 14 December, 3pm-6pm Wednesday 16 December, 3pm-6pm where >> Jezzine Barracks, The Strand cost >> $10
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TENNIS SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINIC presented by tennis townsville Teaches technique, ball skills, game play, and match play for the older children. A great way to fill in the holidays with fun and exercise! Suitable for children of all ages (4-16 years) and abilities. when >> Monday 14 December, 4pm-6pm Tuesday 15 December, 4pm-6pm Wednesday 16 December, 4pm-6pm where >> Tennis Townsville, 32 Burke St, North Ward cost >> $72 for three sessions bookings >> Required contact >> Tennis Townsville – Phone: 4721 5129 Email: tennis@tennistownsville.org
RENEWED EDGE presented by in-step
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IN-STeP’s Ready for Work program ‘Renewed Edge’ supports 15-24 year olds with basic job preparation and transferable skill training. Participants have the opportunity to prepare themselves for the world of work and achieve their future goals through practical skill development. when >> Monday 14 December, 10am-2pm Tuesday 15 December, 10am-2pm Monday 18 January, 10am-2pm Tuesday 19 January, 10am-2pm where >> 25 Rendle Street, Aitkenvale cost >> Free bookings >> Required contact >> Christine Klaffer – Phone: 4725 2688 Email: christine@in-step.com.au
ART ESCAPE presented by perc tucker regional gallery Come into Perc Tucker Regional Gallery in the city and create some art in these great workshops led by local artists. Workshops include recycled submarines, paper plate portholes, underwater mobiles and many more. Art Escape is offered every school holidays. when >> Monday 14 December, 10.30am-12pm Tuesday 15 December, 10.30am-12pm Wednesday 16 December, 10.30am-12pm Thursday 17 December, 10.30am-12pm Friday 18 December, 10.30am-12pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $20 bookings >> Required contact >> Phone: 4727 9011 Email: ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au
CREATIVE CRAFTS FOR KIDS presented by the lilly pad tsv Come and create your own creation. Choose from collage, loom band, clay masterpiece or recyclable material design. You will create a piece of work to take home and learn new skills. when >> Tuesday 15 December, 2pm-4pm Tuesday 22 December, 2pm-4pm Tuesday 29 December, 2pm-4pm Tuesday 5 January, 2pm-4pm Tuesday 12 January, 2pm-4pm Tuesday 19 January, 2pm-4pm where >> Sk8way Townsville cost >> $15 bookings >> Required contact >> Melanie Channell – Phone: 0404 472 337 Email: info@thelillypadtsv.com.au
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ARTS AND CRAFT presented by the lilly pad tsv Come along and make a Christmas craft, do a colouringin, and enter out colouring competition to win a Sk8way birthday party. Check the Lilly Pad website for a list of activities to choose from. when >> Tuesday 15 December, 9am-12pm Tuesday 22 December, 9am-12pm Tuesday 29 December, 9am-12pm Tuesday 5 January, 9am-12pm Tuesday 12 January, 9am-12pm Tuesday 19 January, 9am-12pm where >> Sk8way Townsville cost >> $5 contact >> Melanie Channell – Phone: 0404 472 337 Email: info@thelillypadtsv.com.au
CHEAPER TUESDAY presented by sk8way townsville Great fun and entertaining atmosphere for all the family. Also, cheap Family Meal Deals available. when >> Tuesday 15 December, 6.30pm-8.30pm Tuesday 22 December, 6.30pm-8.30pm Tuesday 29 December, 6.30pm-8.30pm Tuesday 5 January, 6.30pm-8.30pm Tuesday 12 January, 6.30pm-8.30pm Tuesday 19 January, 6.30pm-8.30pm where >> Sk8way Townsville cost >> $6 contact >> Michael Stocks – Phone: 4755 4422 Email: mick@sk8way.com.au
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TOTS ON SKATES presented by sk8way townsville Introduce your pre-school children to the enjoyment and fun of roller skating. when >> Tuesday 15 December, 9am-10am Thursday 17 December, 9am-10am Tuesday 22 December, 9am-10am Thursday 24 December, 9am-10am Tuesday 29 December, 9am-10am Thursday 31 December, 9am-10am Tuesday 5 January, 9am-10am Thursday 7 January, 9am-10am Tuesday 12 January, 9am-10am Thursday 14 January, 9am-10am Tuesday 19 January, 9am-10am Thursday 21 January, 9am-10am where >> Sk8way Townsville cost >> Free contact >> Michael Stocks – Phone: 4755 4422 Email: mick@sk8way.com.au
FREE INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING presented by hot rock adventure Hot Rock Adventure Centre is offering 90min FREE indoor rock climbing for school students these holidays. All equipment and introductory training provided. SAFE, FUN AND FREE activity. *Terms and conditions apply. when >> Wednesday 16 December, 12pm-1.30pm Wednesday 20 January, 12pm-1.30pm where >> Aitkenvale cost >> Free bookings >> Required contact >> Ryan Miller – Phone: 4725 1451 Email: admin@hotrockadventure.com.au
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CREATIVE CRAFTS FOR KIDS presented by the lilly pad tsv Let your creative juices flow with this fun craft workshop. Choose your material from loom bands, clay, recyclables or collage and design your own masterpiece. All materials and equipment provided. when >> Thursday 17 December, 2pm-4pm Thursday 31 December, 2pm-4pm Thursday 7 January, 2pm-4pm Thursday 14 January, 2pm-4pm Thursday 21 January, 2pm-4pm where >> Sk8way Townsville cost >> $15 bookings >> Required contact >> Melanie Channell – Phone: 0404 472 337 Email: info@thelillypadtsv.com.au
ARTS AND CRAFT presented by the lilly pad tsv Come in and create your masterpiece. There will be craft, colouring in, sensory play and more to entertain the kids of all ages. We will also be running a colouring in competition to win a Sk8way birthday party. when >> Thursday 17 December, 9am-12pm Thursday 24 December, 9am-12pm Thursday 31 December, 9am-12pm Thursday 7 January, 9am-12pm Thursday 14 January, 9am-12pm Thursday 21 January, 9am-12pm where >> Sk8way Townsville cost >> $5 contact >> Melanie Channell – Phone: 0404 472337 Email: info@thelillypadtsv.com.au
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STABLE ON THE STRAND presented by stable on the strand Celebrate Christmas in style at Stable On The Strand! Basketball workshops, Tie dyeing, Scavenger-hunts and more! Check out Strand Park as it’s transformed into the historic town of Bethlehem showcasing farm animals, wisemen and even baby Jesus! when >> Friday 18 December, 5.30pm-9.30pm Saturday 19 December, 5.30pm-9.30pm Sunday 20 December, 5.30pm-9.30pm Monday 21 December, 5.30pm-9.30pm Tuesday 22 December, 5.30pm-9.30pm where >> Strand Park cost >> Free contact >> Fiona Cochrane – Phone: 0411 486 631 Email: fionac@ywamtownsville.org
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FREE FAMILY FUN DAY presented by perc tucker regional gallery Free Family Fun Day is a free art making activity held at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery on the third Sunday of every month. All materials are provided. when >> Sunday 20 December, 10.30am-12.30pm Sunday 17 January, 10.30am-12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free contact >> Phone: 4727 9011 Email: ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au
FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY presented by sk8way townsville Come and celebrate the Christmas season with lots of fun, games and activities. Get active and roller skate. when >> Sunday 20 December, 11am-4pm where >> Sk8way Townsville cost >> Free contact >> Michael Stocks – Phone: 4755 4422 Email: mick@sk8way.com.au
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LOST WORLDS ADVENTURE TRAIL presented by citylibraries townsville Discover mysterious worlds within the walls of your local library. Follow the clues in this self-guided discovery trail and collect your prize. Group bookings, please phone 4773 8811. This activity runs everyday between 4-24 January. when >> Monday 4 January, 9am-5pm Wednesday 20 January, 9am-5pm where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street when >> where >> when >> where >>
Monday 4 January, 9am-5pm Wednesday, 20 January, 9am-5pm CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Monday 4 January, 9am-5pm Wednesday, 20 January, 9am-5pm CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >> Free contact >> CityLibraries Townsville Phone: 4727 8328 Email: library@townsville.qld.gov.au
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HOT 4 HOCKEY presented by townsville hockey Are you hot 4 hockey? Come play an Olympic sport! It’s fun, safe, social and a game for anyone. Boys and girls play together! We provide all equipment including sticks and shinpads with fantastic qualified coaches! when >> Monday 4 January, 5.30pm-7pm Tuesday 5 January, 5.30pm-7pm where >> Murray Sports Complex when >> where >> when >> where >>
Saturday 9 January, 8am-10am Sunday 10 January, 8am-10am Strand Park Monday 11 January, 5.30pm-7pm Tuesday 12 January, 5.30pm-7pm Kilcora Park, Mount Low
cost >> Free bookings >> Required contact >> Phone: 4778 4810 Email: office@townsvillehockey.com
ART-BOX ART ACTIVITIES FOR UNDER 5S presented by pinnacles gallery
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A playful and creative environment for under 5s, mums, dads, carers and early learning groups. Children are introduced to a range of art techniques through play-based learning. when >> Tuesday 5 January, 10am-11.30am where >> Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre cost >> Free contact >> Phone: 4773 8871 Email: pinnacles@townsville.qld.gov.au
ORIGAMI presented by citylibraries townsville Learn the ancient art of Origami with Sarah Pace. when >> Wednesday 6 January, 9.30am-10.30am Wednesday 6 January, 11am-12pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free bookings >> Required contact >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale – Phone: 4727 8310 Email: library@townsville.qld.gov.au
MIDDLE EASTERN GAMES presented by citylibraries townsville Play and enjoy a diverse range of Middle Eastern Games. when >> Thursday 7 January, 9.30am-10.30am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free bookings >> Required contact >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale – Phone: 4727 8310 Email: library@townsville.qld.gov.au
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INDONESIAN DANCING, GAMES AND SONGS presented by citylibraries townsville Come and enjoy the rich culture of Indonesia through dance, games and song. when >> Thursday 7 January, 11am-12pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale when >> Tuesday 12 January, 11am-12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free bookings >> Required contact >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale – Phone: 4727 8310 Email: library@townsville.qld.gov.au
ROCK MONKEYS presented by hot rock adventure centre This is an opportunity to learn the basics of rock climbing from professional coaches. If you enjoy the class you can choose to continue the program during the preceding school term and possibly represent Townsville at climbing competitions. when >> Thursday 7 January, 1pm-2.30pm Monday 11 January, 1pm-2.30pm Thursday 14 January, 1pm-2.30pm Monday 18 January, 1pm-2.30pm where >> Aitkenvale cost >> $20 bookings >> Required contact >> Ryan Miller – Phone: 4725 1451 Email: admin@hotrockadventure.com.au
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KIDS FISHING DAY presented by sunfish nq This program is aimed at 8-16 year olds to learn the basics of fishing. Learn about tying knots, throwing a cast net, fish ID, terminal tackle, casting a rod. This includes morning tea, sausage sizzle lunch and 1 hour barra fishing. when >> Sunday 10 January, 8am-2pm where >> Townsville Barra Fun Park cost >> $20 bookings >> Required contact >> Joanne Cook – Phone: 0404 068 396 Email: sunfishnq@optusnet.com.au
MISSION RESCUE KIDS CLUB presented by willows presbyterian church
Come along to explore the Bible and meet Jesus – God’s ultimate rescue plan, as you complete missions, crack codes and make disguises throughout the week. when >> Monday 11 January, 8.30am-12pm Tuesday 12 January, 8.30am-12pm Wednesday 13 January, 8.30am-12pm Thursday 14 January, 8.30am-12pm Friday 15 January, 8.30am-12pm where >> Willows Presbyterian Church, 26 Carthew Street Kirwan cost >> Free bookings >> Required contact >> Simon Allery – Phone: 4723 1232 Email: simon@willows.org.au
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LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS COME & PLAY A range of circus, dance, drama and visual arts workshops on offer for children 3-6 years and young people 7-12 years. when >> Monday 11 January – Friday 15 January, 9am-10.30am Games of Theatre, Tumbling & Tramp, Clay-Clay-Clay, The Magical Mystery, Dance Circuit, Kids Bunting, Cinematic Theatre, Rhythm & Rhymes, Hey Architect!, Recycled Fairytales, Rumble Tumble, Stained Glass Sun Catchers, Costume Craziness, Tumbling & Tramp and Pin Hole Cameras. when >> Monday 11 January – Friday 15 January, 11am-12.30pm Games of Theatre, Tumbling & Tramp, Clay Play, What’s That?, Hip Hop Express, Spray Bottle Painting, Cinematic Theatre, Dance Clips, Geometric Sculptures, Recycled Fairytales, Cirque de Play, Spin Drawing, Costume Craziness, Tumbling & Tramp and Let’s Draw Some Animals. when >> Monday 18 January – Friday 22 January, 9am-10.30am Acrobalance & Pyramids, Shuffle & Shake, Fairy Ballet, Tumbling & Tramp and Circus Play. Learn new skills, develop co-ordination and focus and have lots of fun in a creative environment. when >> Monday 18 January – Friday 22 January, 11am-12.30pm Acrobalance & Pyramids, Hop It Bop It, Contemporary Dance, Tumbling & Tramp and Circus Circuit. Learn new skills, develop techniques and increase your fitness in a fun yet challenging environment. where >> La Luna Youth Arts @ Riverway Arts Centre cost >> $15 per workshop, 4 workshops for $50, 10 workshops for $100 bookings >> Required contact >> Nicole Need – Phone: 4773 6377 Email: admin@lalunanq.com
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If you do both sessions bring morning tea and enjoy it with new friends – supervised.
SHARE THE ART WEEK presented by choi kwang do kirwan Share the art week – come with a friend or group or join in and make a friend. All Classes Monday to Friday Adults, Family Classes (all ages), Kids Classes & Tiny Tigers 3 to 6 year olds. All welcome. when >> Monday 11 January, 3.30pm-8.30pm Tuesday 12 January, 3.30pm-8.30pm Wednesday 13 January, 3.30pm-8.30pm Thursday 14 January, 3.30pm-8.30pm Friday 15 January, 3.30pm-8.30pm Tuesday 19 January, 9.35am-11am where >> CKDMAC 741 Riverway Drive, Thuringowa Central 4817 cost >> Free contact >> Phone: 4773 9794 Email: info@choikwang-do.com.au
CREEKWATCH presented by conservation volunteers Creekwatch is a fun way to explore the creeks in your area. Come along and catch and identify water bugs and fish. Science is exciting in the great outdoors, and you never know what lurks out there. Adult supervision required. when >> Tuesday 12 January, 8am-12pm Wednesday 13 January, 8am-12pm Tuesday 19 January, 8am-12pm Wednesday 20 January, 8am-12 pm where >> Various creeks around Townsville cost >> Free bookings >> Required contact >> Wendy Willcox – Phone: 0409 934 263 Email: townsville@cva.org.au
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ECO SCAVENGER HUNT presented by townsville city council Come on an outdoor adventure at the Rowes Bay Sustainability Centre! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. when >> Tuesday 12 January, 9am-11am Tuesday 19 January, 9am-11am where >> Rowes Bay Sustainability Centre cost >> Free bookings >> Required contact >> Integrated Sustainability Services Phone: 1300 878 001 Email: sustainable@townsville.qld.gov.au
MIDDLE EASTERN GAMES presented by citylibraries townsville Play and enjoy a diverse range of Middle Eastern Games. when >> Tuesday 12 January, 9.30am-10.30am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free bookings >> Required contact >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Phone: 4773 8811 Email: library@townsville.qld.gov.au
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SILLY SOCKS WITH IAN MCINTOSH presented by citylibraries townsville Get silly at this interactive storytime with local author Ian McIntosh as he reads his new book Silly Socks. when >> Tuesday 12 January, 10am-11am where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street when >> where >>
Wednesday 13 January, 10am-11am CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
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Friday 15 January, 10am-11am CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >> Free contact >> CityLibraries Townsville Phone: 4727 8328 Email: library@townsville.qld.gov.au
FOLLOW THE FOOTPRINTS presented by army museum north queensland Come and explore the Army’s history in North Queensland. Participate in fun and interpretative challenges. Dress up and explore some of the Museum’s most fascinating pieces. Numbers limited, registration essential. Email preferred. when >> Wednesday 13 January, 10am-12pm where >> Army Museum North Queensland cost >> Free bookings >> Required contact >> Major John Lavery – Phone: 4721 1495 Email: army_museum_nq@bigpond.com
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ORIGAMI
presented by citylibraries townsville Learn the ancient art of Origami with Sarah Pace. when >> Thursday 14 January, 9.30am-10.30am Thursday 14 January, 11am-12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free bookings >> Required contact >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Phone: 4773 8811 Email: library@townsville.qld.gov.au
SQUIRTS – INTRODUCTION TO SOCCER presented by north queensland football ltd Squirts is a program for children 3-5 years to gain soccer skills in a friendly and fun environment. The program goes for four weeks commencing Friday 15 January. Each player receives a ball, boot bag, water bottle and shirt. when >> Friday 15 January, 5.30pm-6.15pm where >> Brolga Park, Murray Sporting Complex cost >> $50 bookings >> Required contact >> Cara Grandy – Phone: 4778 2955 Email: admin@nqfootball.com.au To register, visit: www.nqfball.sportingpulse.net
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BEAD THE REEF WITH ARTIST ANAT AZULAY presented by perc tucker regional gallery Use polymer clay to create colourful reef-inspired jewellery that depicts your love of the Great Barrier Reef! when >> Saturday 16 January, 10.30am-1pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $30 bookings >> Required contact >> Phone: 4727 9011 Email: ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au
SEW THE REEF WITH ARTIST LISA VICKERY presented by perc tucker regional gallery Try your hand at sewing the reef; why not make a Brain or a Staghorn coral, or perhaps some funky anemones or polyps? when >> Sunday 17 January, 10.30am-1pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $30 bookings >> Required contact >> Phone: 4727 9011 Email: ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY CHILL OUT presented by townsville city netball association inc. Come along to the Townsville City Netball School Holiday Chill Out & improve your netball skills. Join us for a day of fun, skill improvement, agility, teamwork plus more for only $50 per person. Freebies and lunch included. when >> Monday 18 January, 9am-2pm (5-7 year olds) Tuesday 19 January, 9am-2pm (8-11 year olds) where >> RSL Stadium cost >> $50 per session bookings >> Required contact >> Adriana Boske – Phone: 4778 4794 Email: dpo@townsvillecitynetball.com.au
ART ESCAPE Come and do some art and craft these school holidays at Pinnacles Gallery. when >> Monday 18 January – Friday 22 January, 10.30am-12pm where >> Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre cost >> $20
SHOP ‘N’ PLAY Enjoy some free art and craft activities with Gallery Services’ Shop ‘n’ Play program. when >> Monday 18 January – Friday 22 January, 1pm-4pm where >> Willows Shopping Centre cost >> Free
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JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP presented by museum of tropical queensland Join award-winning wildlife photographer Darren Jew and learn how to take great photos every time. This activity will start at the Museum and then move to Anzac Park or another outdoor location. Own camera and transport required. (8+ years). when >> Tuesday 19 January, 9.30am-11.30am Tuesday 19 January, 1pm-3pm where >> Museum of Tropical Queensland cost >> $15 bookings >> Required contact >> Museum of Tropical Queensland Phone: 4726 0600 Email: info.mtq@qm.qld.gov.au
TINY NETTY presented by townsville city netball association inc. Townsville City Netball is offering a Parent & Me Netball morning with the emphasis on fun & learning for 2-4 year olds and is for those that need a little help from Mum or Dad. Come along and have some fun. when >> Wednesday 20 January, 9am-10.30am where >> Townsville City Netball Courts, William Angliss Drive, Annandale cost >> $20 bookings >> Required contact >> Adriana Boske – Phone: 4778 4794 Email: dpo@townsvillecitynetball.com.au
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FUN COMPUTER CODING AND ANIMATION Invent and create your own interactive story using code. Take home your story and free coding application. Wednesday 20 January, when >> 9am-11.30am and 1pm-3.30pm where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street Free cost >>
POKEMON CUP A club for children 8 and over to come together and trade battle cards, play video games and share their love of all thing Pokemon. Thursday 21 January, 10am-12pm when >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central where >> cost >> Free
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In February 2016, Townsville city will kick start a year-long celebration, marking 150 years since being declared a municipality and we want you to join us. During the year-long salute, Townsville will host a variety of community-led festivals, events, concerts, exhibitions, sporting events and activities to explore our community’s rich heritage and celebrate the evolution of our vibrant and colourful culture. Whether you’re a fifth generation local, have just moved here, or breeze through every winter to make the most of our ideal location, we want you to get involved. T150 Event Highlights Include: T150 Yarn Series
T150 Gala Dinner Under the Stars
30 March, 15 May, 19 July, 23 August, 28 September, 22 and 23 November, Various venues
10 September 2016, The Strand
T150 Variety Concert 2 April 2016, Townsville, Civic Theatre
T150 Defence Force Air Show and Sky Show 15 October 2016
T150 Pacific Festival 4-5 June 2016, The Strand and Jezzine Barracks
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Underwater worlds, alternate universes, epic adventures, mythical creatures and so much more await discovery – what will you uncover these school holidays? Join the Summer Reading Club at any CityLibraries Townsville branch or online www.townsville.qld.gov. au and get tangled up in amazing adventures today. For more fabulous fun, perplexing puzzles and remarkable rewards check out State Library of Queensland’s Summer Reading Club website www.summerreadingclub.org.au