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february march april 2017
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Welcome to your quarterly What’s On
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This newsletter is your guide to the latest events, exhibitions, theatre, workshops and programs presented by Townsville City Council.
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What’s On Townsville includes information about what’s on at the following major council venues >>
As well as a range of events and programs presented by Townsville City Council.
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Townsville City Council acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of Townsville, the Bindal and Wulgurukaba peoples.
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For more information on the events listed in this publication visit: www.whatsontownsville.qld.gov.au and search for the name of the event.
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booking activities You can book activities listed in this publication online. Simply go to www.whatsontownsville.qld.gov.au and search for the event listing and click on the booking icon. Alternatively bookings can be made over the phone direct with the venue (see page 36 for contact details).
Saturday 18 February, Saturday 18 March, Saturday 15 April 10am – 12pm citylibraries thuringowa central A club for children 8 and over to come together and trade battle cards, play video games and share their love of all things Pokémon.
Dates and times listed in this booklet correct at time of printing.
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Murri Family History Research
Murri rainbow book club
The second Friday of every month, 10am - 11am
The second Saturday of every month, 10.30am – 11.30am
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Want to know who you are? Search your Murri family history through resources accessed by CityLibraries. This is your opportunity to connect to your mob.
This will be the first Murri Rainbow Bookclub for 2017. Come along and hear what titles we will be choosing and let's have a discussion.
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One on One Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am – 10am citylibraries thuringowa central
Wednesdays, 1pm – 1.45pm, 2pm – 2.45pm
Computer Help your Library If you would like to learn more about using computers and mobile devices, to explore apps, programs, social media, online learning, email and internet searching – find a session that’s right for you.
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Fridays, 10am – 11am citylibraries flinders street Get personalised help with a range of computer queries. Learn how to troubleshoot problems with portable devices, create an email account, search the internet and more. Bookings required. Thuringowa – 4773 8811 Aitkenvale – 4727 8310 Flinders Street – 4727 9666
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walk in tuesdays Tuesdays, 1pm – 4pm citylibraries thuringowa central Join us every Tuesday afternoon for personalised help with a range of digital technology queries: mobile devices, emails, photos, online learning, eBooks, apps and more.
Monday 6 February, Monday 20 February, Monday 6 March, Monday 20 March, Monday 3 April 10.30am – 11.30am citylibraries thuringowa central The Tech Savvy Basics sessions are for people who are just beginning their technology journey and would like to learn more. These sessions are introductory and would suit people who find technology a bit scary. Bookings required. 4773 8811
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Family fun day
First and Third Tuesday of the month, 10am – 11am
Every third Sunday of the month, 10am – 12pm perc tucker regional gallery Drop into the gallery for five minutes or two hours and take part in free family art activities.
pinnacles gallery Come and explore Pinnacles Gallery, learn about art, meet new friends and have fun! This program is designed for under 5’s, mums, dads and carers. Bookings required for groups.
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Sundays at Riverway Every Sunday 1pm – 4pm Excluding Public Holidays pinnacles gallery Have a fun afternoon at Pinnacles Gallery with free workshops every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Join us in the gallery for an ever changing mix of workshops.
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Percivals Life Drawing Tuesdays, 6.30pm – 9.30pm perc tucker regional gallery Join in to develop drawing skills and network with other artists; no experience necessary but participants should bring their own materials. No bookings necessary. Please note that there will be no teacher present. Luke EDE, Untitled 2016, Pencil and digital, 40 x 30 cm
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Storytime with LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS First Wednesday of the month, (During School Term), 10am – 11am citylibraries thuringowa central Join Jonathon from La Luna Youth Arts as he brings stories alive through story reading, drama and play.
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Rhyme Time
Mondays, 10am – 10.30am 11am – 11.30am citylibraries aitkenvale
Thursdays, 10am – 10.30am 11am – 11.30am citylibraries thuringowa central Set your singing voice free and explore nursery rhymes. Develop your child's preemergent literacy skills and connect with other parents and bubs.
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Tuesdays, 10am – 11am
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Second Friday of the month (during the school term), 10am – 11am
Wednesdays, 10am – 11am
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Fridays, 10am – 11am
citylibraries aitkenvale Ignite your child's imagination and accelerate their language development by listening to great children's stories, songs and rhymes.
Bring stories life by joining Dancenorth through a creative dance experience! Let’s tell stories using our body to explore themes through movement, interesting sounds and playful imagery – let’s celebrate the joy of dance!
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Tuesdays, 9am – 2pm Saturdays, 9am – 12pm citylibraries aitkenvale
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A Child Health Nurse is available to weigh, measure and answer any questions about children's health, growth and development.
Unleash the mess! Increase your child's confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative Messy Play.
Toddler Time
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Tuesdays, 10am – 11am citylibraries thuringowa central
Thursdays, 10am – 11am
Last Wednesday of March and April, 9.30am – 11am
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Ready to move on from Baby Rhyme Time? Not quite ready for Storytime? Come and join Toddler Time! Develop your toddler's concentration and early literacy skills with fun songs, dance and a story.
Unleash the mess! Increase your child's confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative Messy Play.
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TECH SAVVY
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Digital Literacy Classes Do you want to improve your digital literacy and technology skills to connect with family, friends and the broader community?
Introduction to Computers
These classes offer basic to intermediate digital literacy training in things like using computers, tablets and smartphones/iPhones, using the internet, how to shop and bank online and cyber safety.
This session is for people who have never really used a computer before and might find them a little scary.
Participants can register for a group session that is topic specific or a oneon-one session where you can bring along a device and ask questions. All Tech Savvy Basics sessions are at CityLibraries Thuringowa Central in the Learn Space.
Monday 6 February, 10.30am – 11.30am Monday 6 March, 10.30am – 11.30am Monday 3 April, 10.30am – 11.30am citylibraries thuringowa central
Introduction to Email Monday 20 February, 10.30am – 12pm citylibraries thuringowa central This session covers the basics to help you keep in touch with family and friends using email. You will learn to set up an email account, send and reply to an email.
Introduction to the Internet Monday 20 March, 10.30am – 12pm citylibraries thuringowa central
PLEASE NOTE >> Bookings are required for all classes.
Learn how to navigate the web much easier and find out what the web has to offer including videos and music; also includes tips for staying safe online.
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contents >> february 2017 Date
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Event
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Mondays
9am
One on One
citylibraries thuringowa central
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Mondays
10am
Baby Rhyme Time
citylibraries aitkenvale
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Mondays
11am
Baby Rhyme Time
citylibraries aitkenvale
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Tuesdays
9am
One on One
citylibraries thuringowa central
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Tuesdays
9am
Newborn Family Drop In Service
citylibraries aitkenvale
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Tuesdays
10am
Toddler Time
citylibraries thuringowa central
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Tuesdays
10am
Storytime
citylibraries flinders street
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Tuesdays
1pm
Walk in Tuesdays
citylibraries thuringowa central
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Tuesdays
6.30pm
Percivals Life Drawing
perc tucker regional gallery
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Wednesdays
9am
Messy Play
citylibraries aitkenvale
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Wednesdays
10am
Storytime
citylibraries thuringowa central
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Wednesdays
10.30am
Messy Play
citylibraries aitkenvale
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Wednesdays
1pm
One on One
citylibraries aitkenvale
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Wednesdays
2pm
One on One
citylibraries aitkenvale
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Thursdays
10am
Baby Rhyme Time
citylibraries thuringowa
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Thursdays
10am
Toddler Time
citylibraries aitkenvale
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Thursdays
11am
Baby Rhyme Time
citylibraries thuringowa
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Fridays
10am
Storytime
citylibraries aitkenvale
4
Fridays
10am
One on One
citylibraries flinders street
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Saturdays
9am
Newborn Family Drop In Service
citylibraries aitkenvale
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Sundays
1pm
Sundays at Riverway (Excluding Public Holidays)
pinnacles gallery
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Da Vinci Machines
pinnacles gallery
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Da Vinci Machines Competition
the galleria, riverway arts centre
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Storytime with La Luna Youth Arts
citylibraries thuringowa central
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INDO POP
perc tucker regional gallery
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Until 12 February Until 12 February 1
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3 February - 19 March
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Da Vinci Machines Kids Workshops
pinnacles gallery
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12.30pm
Successful Visioning for 2017
citylibraries thuringowa central
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10am
Da Vinci Machines Workshops
pinnacles gallery
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10.30am
Tech Savvy Basics: Introduction to computers
citylibraries thuringowa central
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2.30pm
Loud Lounge: Eye Bombing
citylibraries thuringowa central
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10am
art-box
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10am
Make the most of your Smartphone
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10am
Valentine's Day Workshop
pinnacles gallery upper ross community centre, rasmussen citylibraries thuringowa central
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10am
Murri Family History Research
citylibraries thuringowa central
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10am
Storytime with Dancenorth
citylibraries aitkenvale
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10am
Da Vinci Machines Workshops
pinnacles gallery
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10.30am
Murri Rainbow Book Club
citylibraries aitkenvale
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10am
Da Vinci Machines Workshops
pinnacles gallery
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6.30pm
An Evening with Candice Fox
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Parent Information Session with Queensland Health
citylibraries aitkenvale
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10am
National Servicemen's Day
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7.15pm
Riverway Movie Night - Kung Fu Panda 3
national servicemen's memorial park, rowes bay riverway lagoons
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10am
PokĂŠmon Club
citylibraries thuringowa central
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10am
Family Fun Day
perc tucker regional gallery
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10.30am
Tech Savvy Basics: Introduction to email
citylibraries thuringowa central
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10am
art-box
pinnacles gallery
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10am
Creating the Elixir of Life: Kombucha
citylibraries thuringowa central
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Remember Me: The Lost Diggers of Vignacourt
pinnacles gallery
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#firstworldwhitegirls: botox party
warm waters 13 May 2017 7.30pm for an 8pm start
8 August 2017 7.30pm for an 8pm start
the desperettes – a lady’s guide to being a wingman
phelan groovy
27 October 2017 7.30pm for an 8pm start
6 October 2017 7.30pm for an 8pm start
women in docs 18 November 2017 7.30pm for an 8pm start
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Da Vinci Machines
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Until Sunday 12 February pinnacles gallery This award-winning interactive exhibition invites everyone with curiosity to delve into the mind of artist, scientist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci and showcases many of his iconic inventions. On loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Italy, the sixty interactive machines are created from original da Vinci drawings and highlights include the bicycle, the scuba suit, spring powered car, as well as flying machines. Leonardo DA VINCI, Mona Lisa [detail] between 1503 and 1505, oil on poplar wood, 77 x 53 cm, Louvre Museum, Department of Paintings
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Until Sunday 12 February the galleria, riverway arts centre The young people of Townsville have created their own 3D Leonardo da Vinci machines, drawn Leonardo da Vinci-inspired illustrations and designed their own inventions for display in The Galleria, Riverway Arts Centre as a part of the amaznig Da Vinci Machines exhibition at Pinnacles Gallery! There are four sections and prizes were awarded for each section according to age groups.
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Indonesian Art from APT7 Friday 3 February – Sunday 19 March perc tucker regional gallery INDO POP: Indonesian Art from APT7 presents a group of artists who were a central feature of QAGOMA’s flagship 2012 exhibition, The 7th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art. These works join the state’s pioneering collection of contemporary Indonesian art, and builds on the strong relationship we maintain with one of our closest neighbours. SAPUTRO (aka Hahan), Uji Handoko Eko, Indonesia b.1983, The Journey 2011, Synthetic polymer paint on canvas / Purchased 2011. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / Collection: QAGOMA
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Da Vinci Machines a Kids Workshops
a Successful Visioning for 2017
Saturday 4 February and Sunday 5 February, 10am – 1pm Saturday 11 February and Sunday 12 February, 10am – 1pm
Saturday 4 February, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
pinnacles gallery Every weekend of Da Vinci Machines is busy with workshops for the whole family. Come by Pinnacles Gallery and join in free art workshops from 10am to 1pm every weekend.
Facilitated by Katie St Claire
citylibraries thuringowa central Do you know how to achieve your dreams? Katie St Clair will help you explore the strategies needed to CREATE your vision in a playful way. Bookings required 4773 8811
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Monday 6 February, 2.30 – 4pm citylibraries thuringowa central Humanising the world, one googly eye at a time. Eyebombing is the art of sticking “googly eyes” onto an inanimate object in the public sphere. Let's eyebomb the library! Image: eyebombing.com
a Make the most of your Smartphone Facilitated by CityLibraries Townsville Wednesday 8 February, 10am – 12pm upper ross community centre 1/43 allambie lane, rasmussen Bring your own device and learn how to make the most of your Smartphone in this relaxed and friendly session. Contact the Upper Ross Community Centre for more information. Bookings required Upper Ross Community Centre – 4774 0144
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Valentine's Day Workshop
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Thursday 9 February, 10am – 11am citylibraries thuringowa central Love is in the air! Join us to create something beautiful and hand-made in this free Valentine's Day inspired workshop. Bookings required 4773 8811
An Evening with Candice Fox
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Author Talk & Book Launch Monday 13 February, 6.30pm – 8.30pm citylibraries thuringowa central Candice Fox is one of Australia’s top female crime authors and will be launching her new book Crimson Lake, the start of a brand new series which is set in far North Queensland. Light refreshments provided. Bookings required 4773 8811
a Parent Information Session with Queensland Health
Riverway Movie a Night – Kung Fu Panda 3
Tuesday 14 February, 9.30am – 10.30am
riverway lagoons
Introducing Solids
citylibraries aitkenvale Introducing your child to solids is an exciting and overwhelming time. Discover simple tips on introducing solids with QLD Health. Please bring your medicare card for Queensland Health.
Friday 17 February, 7.15pm – 8.50pm Watch Po live large and love life on the big screen. Practice your kung-fu moves while enjoying a swim at Riverway Lagoons!
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National Servicemen’s Day
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Tuesday 14 February, 10am national servicemen’s memorial park, rowes bay National Servicemen's Day will be commemorated with a Memorial Service at the National Servicemen’s Memorial Park, Rowes Bay. The service will commemorate the supreme sacrifice paid by the National Servicemen who died in conflicts in Borneo and Vietnam and those National Servicemen who have since passed on.
Creating the elixir of life: Kombucha
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Facilitated by Integrated Sustainability Services Friday 24 February, 10am – 11am citylibraries thuringowa central In this session you will learn how to brew your own kombucha, the elixir of life, and how it can benefit your health and the environment. Bookings required 4773 8811
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The lost diggers of Vignacourt Saturday 25 February – Sunday 30 April pinnacles gallery During the First World War, the French town of Vignacourt was used as a staging point, casualty clearing station and recreation area for the troops moving to and from the battlefields on the Somme. In 2011, over 3,000 glass-plate photographic negatives were discovered in a farmhouse attic in Vignacourt. They are informal photographs, taken by a French couple, of allied soldiers, many of them Australian, during their time in Vignacourt. Louis Thuillier, Two men of the 1st Australian Division, [detai] 1916. Courtesy Kerry Stokes Collection, the Louis and Antoinette Thuillier Collection AWM P10550.041
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COMMUNITY GROUPS BUILT TO LAST
• Build your organisation’s 2017 PROGRAM structure
Community Groups Built to Last is a Townsville City Council
which provides platform to provide information and •initiative Develop your avision, engage with Townsville community groups and organisations strategy and attitude to ensure they have the information, skills and tools to be efficient and have a sustainable future. •effective, Acquire skills, abilities and resources march
Stronger Networks and Alliances
Attracting Younger Volunteers •april Fundraising and may Planning for your Future financial planning june
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Groups
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Funding and Resourcing
•july RealiseRunning your Community goals! Events september Good Governance www.townsville.qld.gov.au october
IT - Social Media and Websites
november
Annual Forum
Sign up to the Community Groups Built to Last e-newsletter to receive updated information about these events and more. Visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au and follow the links to sign up.
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Mondays
9am
One on One
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Mondays
10am
Baby Rhyme Time
citylibraries aitkenvale
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Mondays
11am
Baby Rhyme Time
citylibraries aitkenvale
4
Tuesdays
9am
One on One
citylibraries thuringowa central
2
Tuesdays
9am
Newborn Family Drop In Service
citylibraries aitkenvale
5
Tuesdays
10am
Toddler Time
citylibraries thuringowa central
5
Tuesdays
10am
Storytime
citylibraries flinders street
4
Tuesdays
1pm
Walk in Tuesdays
citylibraries thuringowa central
2
Tuesdays
6.30pm
Percivals Life Drawing
perc tucker regional gallery
3
Wednesdays
9am
Messy Play
citylibraries aitkenvale
5
Wednesdays
10am
Storytime
citylibraries thuringowa central
4
Wednesdays
10.30am
Messy Play
citylibraries aitkenvale
5
Wednesdays
1pm
One on One
citylibraries aitkenvale
2
Wednesdays
2pm
One on One
citylibraries aitkenvale
8
Thursdays
10am
Baby Rhyme Time
citylibraries thuringowa
4
Thursdays
10am
Toddler Time
citylibraries aitkenvale
5
Thursdays
11am
Baby Rhyme Time
citylibraries thuringowa
4
Fridays
10am
Storytime
citylibraries aitkenvale
4
Fridays
10am
One on One
citylibraries flinders street
2
Saturdays
9am
Newborn Family Drop In Service
citylibraries aitkenvale
5
Sundays
1pm
Sundays at Riverway (Excluding Public Holidays)
pinnacles gallery
3
INDO POP
perc tucker regional gallery
10
Until 19 March
Pg
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All Day
Clean Up Australia Day
your community
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6
10am
National Disability Insurance Scheme Information Session
citylibraries thuringowa central
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6
10.30am
Tech Savvy Basics: Introduction to Computers
citylibraries thuringowa central
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6
2.30pm
Loud Lounge: Hula Hooping
citylibraries thuringowa central
18
7
10am
art-box
pinnacles gallery
8
10am
Make the most of your Tablet Device
upper ross community centre
18
8
7pm
Soldiers Heart - Dan Dwyer
citylibraries thuringowa central
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9
10am
Scrapbooking Workshop
citylibraries aitkenvale
19
9
10am
Talk to a Town Planner
citylibraries aitkenvale
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10
10am
National Disability Insurance Scheme Information Session
citylibraries aitkenvale
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10am
Murri Family History Research
citylibraries thuringowa central
1
10
10am
Storytime with Dancenorth
citylibraries aitkenvale
4
11
9.30am
Queensland Writers Centre Workshop
citylibraries aitkenvale
20
11
10.30am
Murri Rainbow Book Club
citylibraries aitkenvale
1
14
9.30am
Parent Information Session with QLD Health
citylibraries aitkenvale
20
14
6.30pm
Fluorophone by Speak Percussion
riverway arts centre
20
15
10.30am
Fluorophone by Speak Percussion
riverway arts centre
20
16
9am
Donor's Day
citylibraries thuringowa central
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18
10am
PokĂŠmon Club
citylibraries thuringowa central
1
19
10am
Family Fun Day
perc tucker regional gallery
3
20
10.30am
Tech Savvy Basics: Introduction to the Internet
citylibraries thuringowa central
6
20
2.30pm
Loud Lounge: Meet NAO
citylibraries thuringowa central
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21
10am
art-box
pinnacles gallery
3
23
10am
Kitchen Gardening with Herbs
citylibraries aitkenvale
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Resolution: New Indigenous Photomedia
perc tucker regional gallery
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24 March - 28 May
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Neighbour Day
your neighbourhood
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9.30am
Messy Play in the Park
freemason park
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Clean Up Australia Day
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Sunday 5 March your community Clean Up Australia Day inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment Get involved with Clean Up Australia Day by cleaning up your local area with your friends and family. For more information on Clean Up Australia Day activities in Townsville, visit www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
National Disability Insurance a Scheme – Information Session
Getting ready for your NDIS planning conversation Monday 6 March, 10am – 11.30am citylibraries thuringowa central
Friday 10 March,10am – 11.30am citylibraries aitkenvale
As more people prepare to enter the NDIS you may have some questions about planning. Registrations for this event are being processed by NDIS. Please visit the Queensland Events page at www.ndis.gov.au to register online. Alternatively, email nqengagement@ndis.gov.au or call 1800 800 110. Please advise of any accessibility requirements. Bookings required 4727 8310
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Hula Hooping
Monday 6 March, 2.30pm – 4pm citylibraries thuringowa central Join Bella Dance Affairs instructor Cass as she teaches you the art of hula hooping and dance. Hoops supplied as part of the session.
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a Make the most of your Tablet Device Facilitated by CityLibraries Townsville
citylibraries thuringowa central
upper ross community centre 1/43 allambie lane, rasmussen Bring your own device and learn how to make the most of your iPad or Android Tablet in this friendly session. Contact the Upper Ross Community Centre for more information. Bookings required Upper Ross Community Centre – 4774 0144
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Facilitated by Tanya Armitage Thursday 9 March, 10am – 11am citylibraries aitkenvale Interested in scrapbooking but don't know where to start? Bring along your favourite photographs and learn some basic techniques to display your memories creatively in this fun and social workshop. Bookings required 4727 8310
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Wednesday 8 March, 7pm – 8pm
Wednesday 8 March, 10am – 12pm
Scrapbooking Workshop
Soldiers Heart – Dan Dwyer
Exploring the history of combat acquired PTSD, known at different times as Soldier's Heart and Shell Shock. An informative talk, combined with readings from the diary of Daniel Dwyer who served in WWI and who has a street named after him in Townsville. Bookings required 4773 8811
Talk to a Town Planner
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Bookable session with a Townsville City Council Planner Thursday 9 March, 10am – 11am citylibraries aitkenvale The Talk to a Town Planner session helps residents, business owners, community groups and industry professionals understand the Townsville City Plan and how it relates to their property. Bookings required 4727 8310
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Queensland Writers Centre Workshop
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Memoir: A Book of Your Own with Kristina Olsson Saturday 11 March, 9.30am – 3.30pm citylibraries aitkenvale Master the magic of memoir with one of Queensland's most awarded memoirists. Kristina will help you identify your significant moments and how to recount them according to your life story. Kristina Olsson is the author of Boy, Lost: A Family Memoir which won a Qld Literary Award, a NSW Premier's Literary Award and a WA Premier's Book Award.
Bookings required Qld Writers Centre (07) 3842 9922 www.qwc.asn.au
Fluorophone
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by Speak Percussion Tuesday 14 March, 6.30pm Wednesday 15 March, 10.30am riverway arts centre Fluorophone creates a kaleidoscopic sound world in which the central instruments radiate, flicker, glow and burn. Analogue and digital fluorescent lights, the naked flame, strobe lights and custombuilt LED discs are combined with percussion to create a program in which the music and lighting design are one and the same. Bookings required 4727 9797 Contains strobe lighting, naked flame and loud noise. Photography by Jeff Busby Supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body; the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria and the Department of Education and Training; the City of Melbourne; the City of Darebin and the Danish Arts Council.
Parent Information Session with QLD Health
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Bedtime problems for toddlers
Tuesday 14 March, 9.30am – 10.30am citylibraries aitkenvale Discover how to develop healthy, independent sleep patterns for your toddler to ensure they get a good nights sleep. Please bring your Medicare card for QLD Health
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Donor’s Day
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Thursday 16 March, 9am – 5pm citylibraries thuringowa central Browse through some of the interesting items donated to the library during Townsville’s 150th year. Chat with the Local History staff about how Townsville’s Local History collection is collected and preserved.
Loud Lounge
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Meet NAO
Monday 20 March, 2.30pm – 4pm citylibraries thuringowa central Meet NAO, a humanoid robot. He is an endearing, interactive and personalizable robot companion who can sing, dance, talk and play.
Kitchen Gardening a with Herbs Facilitated by Herb Society of North Queensland Inc.
Thursday 23 March, 10am – 11am citylibraries aitkenvale Join us to learn how to grow and propagate your own herbs in pots. You'll also learn about the history of herbs in this practical and informative demonstration. Bookings required 4727 8310
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Resolution
New Indigenous photomedia Friday 24 March – Sunday 28 May perc tucker regional gallery This exhibition brings together works from some of Australia’s leading and emerging Indigenous artists made over the last three years. Featuring still photographs, video and multimedia installation, the exhibition provides an experience of contemporary photomedia and indigeneity that is physical, embodied and thought-provoking. Image: Ali Gumillya Baker, Bound/Unbound Sovereign Acts II Simone Ulalka Tur 2015 pigment inkjet print, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, purchased 2016.
Visions of Australia
Neighbour Day
National Collecting Institutions Touring & Outreach Program
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Sunday 26 March your neighbourhood Neighbour Day is Australia’s annual celebration of community, encouraging people to connect with those who live in their neighbourhood. Whether through a cuppa, a picnic in the park, or a message of support; Neighbour Day is the perfect opportunity to say hello to your neighbour or thank them for being there when you needed them. Find out how to get involved in Neighbour Day by visiting www.neighbourday.org
Messy Play in the Park
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Wednesday 29 March, 9.30am – 11am freemason park, cape pallarenda road, pallarenda Unleash the mess! Increase your child’s confidence and develop their fine motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative.
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contents page 24 >> april 2017 Date
Time
Event
Venue
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Mondays
9am
One on One
citylibraries thuringowa central
2
Mondays
10am
Baby Rhyme Time
citylibraries aitkenvale
4
Mondays
11am
Baby Rhyme Time
citylibraries aitkenvale
4
Tuesdays
9am
One on One
citylibraries thuringowa central
2
Tuesdays
9am
Newborn Family Drop In Service
citylibraries aitkenvale
5
Tuesdays
10am
Toddler Time
citylibraries thuringowa central
5
Tuesdays
10am
Storytime
citylibraries flinders street
4
Tuesdays
1pm
Walk in Tuesdays
citylibraries thuringowa central
2
Tuesdays
6.30pm
Percivals Life Drawing
perc tucker regional gallery
3
Wednesdays
9am
Messy Play
citylibraries aitkenvale
5
Wednesdays
10am
Storytime
citylibraries thuringowa central
4
Wednesdays
10.30am
Messy Play
citylibraries aitkenvale
5
Wednesdays
1pm
One on One
citylibraries aitkenvale
2
Wednesdays
2pm
One on One
citylibraries aitkenvale
8
Thursdays
10am
Baby Rhyme Time
citylibraries thuringowa
4
Thursdays
10am
Toddler Time
citylibraries aitkenvale
5
Thursdays
11am
Baby Rhyme Time
citylibraries thuringowa
4
Fridays
10am
Storytime
citylibraries aitkenvale
4
Fridays
10am
One on One
citylibraries flinders street
2
Saturdays
9am
Newborn Family Drop In Service
citylibraries aitkenvale
5
Sundays
1pm
Sundays at Riverway (Excluding Public Holidays)
pinnacles gallery
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Until 28 May
Resolution: New Indigenous Photomedia
perc tucker regional gallery
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1 April - 30 April
Get Active with 30 ways in 30 days
various locations throughout townsville
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1 April - 13 April
All Day
Easter Eggstravaganza
citylibraries aitkenvale and flinders street
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2
9am
Free Swim Day
all council-operated pools
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3
10.30am
Tech Savvy Basics: Introduction to Computers
citylibraries thuringowa central
3 April - 7 April 10.30am
Art Escape
perc tucker regional gallery
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3 April - 9 July
Queensland Picture Books
citylibraries thuringowa central
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3 April - 7 April 1pm
Shop 'n' Play
willows shopping centre
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4
10am
art-box
pinnacles gallery
4
11am
La Dolce Vita - A Morning in Italy with Attori
townsville civic theatre
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5
11am
La Dolce Vita - A Morning in Italy with Attori
townsville civic theatre
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Time
Event
Venue
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10am
Awesome Active Adventure Show
citylibraries aitkenvale
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7
1pm
Captain Active: Kids Class Games
citylibraries aitkenvale
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7
6.30pm
Emily Loves to Bounce by Patch Theatre
townsville civic theatre
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8
10.30am
Emily Loves to Bounce by Patch Theatre
townsville civic theatre
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8
10.30am
Murri Rainbow Book Club
citylibraries aitkenvale
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8
1pm
Emily Loves to Bounce by Patch Theatre
townsville civic theatre
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10
10am
Train a Stronger Lawn and Garden
citylibraries thuringowa central
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11
9.30am
Parent Information Session with Queensland Health
citylibraries aitkenvale
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11
10am
Children's Yoga
citylibraries thuringowa central
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11 April - 14 April
10.30am
Art Escape
pinnacles gallery
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11
2pm
Youth Yoga
citylibraries thuringowa central
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12
10am
What is Lynda.com?
upper ross community centre
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14
10am
Murri Family History Research
citylibraries thuringowa central
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15
10am
PokĂŠmon Club
citylibraries thuringowa central
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16
10am
Family Fun Day
perc tucker regional gallery
3
18
10am
art-box
pinnacles gallery
3
19
6pm
DNA Family History Research
citylibraries thuringowa central
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20
7.30pm
Circus Oz - Model Citizens
townsville civic theatre
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21
12.30pm
Circus Oz - Model Citizens
townsville civic theatre
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21
7.30pm
Circus Oz - Model Citizens
townsville civic theatre
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5.30am
ANZAC Day Dawn Service
anzac park, the strand
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25
5.45am
ANZAC Day Dawn Service
thuringowa cenotaph
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25
11am
ANZAC Day Morning Service
thuringowa cenotaph
32
26
9.30am
Messy Play in the Park
aitkenvale park
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26
12.30pm
Constellations
riverway arts centre
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26
7.30pm
Constellations
riverway arts centre
32
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9.30am
Morning Tea with a Classic
citylibraries thuringowa central
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29
7.30pm
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
townsville civic theatre
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30
7.30pm
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
townsville civic theatre
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challenge yourself
a Get Active with 30 ways in 30 days
Easter Eggstravaganza
1 April – 30 April
Saturday 1 April – Thursday 13 April, All Day
various locations around townsville Challenge yourself to be active every day for the month of April! Yoga, boxing, tai chi, aqua aerobics – there’s plenty to get involved in! It can be as simple as walking The Strand or taking your dog for a walk to the park. Take on our challenge and do 30 minutes of physical activity every day for 30 days! Get out and #getactivetsv
Free Swim Day
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Sunday 2 April, 9am – 3pm all townsville city council operated pools Cool off and enjoy free entry to Northern Beaches Leisure Centre, Tobruk Memorial Baths, Kokoda and Long Tan Memorial Pools! Do some laps, take the kids along to the aquatic playground, ride the slides and get information on Pool Passes and classes. Visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au to find out more about Townsville’s Pools.
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citylibraries aitkenvale citylibraries flinders street Hop along to your CityLibraries this school holidays to enjoy making all things Easter, from bonnets to baskets and lots more.
Shop 'n' Play
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Monday 3 April – Friday 7 April, 1pm – 4pm willows shopping centre Join the Galleries during the school holidays for free, drop-in art activities at Willows Shopping Centre! With the help of a local artist, create your own artwork to take home.
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Art Escape
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School Holiday Program Monday 3 April – Friday 7 April, 10.30am – 12pm perc tucker regional gallery Join us at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery for a week of art workshops! At these free and exciting workshops, create artworks to take home each day.
Queensland Picture Books
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A travelling exhibition from the State Library of Queensland Monday 3 April – Sunday 9 July citylibraries thuringowa central
Once upon a time, not very far away, in a place called The Corner children came to play. The pages of books were coming alive, unleashing a world where things thrive. So don’t delay, come gather round, in the pages of picture books is where we’ll be found. Bookings required for group bookings 4773 8811
La Dolce Vita – A Morning in Italy by Attori
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Morning Melodies
Tuesday 4 April, 11am Wednesday 5 April, 11am townsville civic theatre Let Attori take you on a musical and laughter-filled journey to the most romantic and passionate country in the world! Enjoy humorous anecdotes partnered with some of the most beautiful songs made famous by artists such as Patrizio Buanne and Andre Boccelli. Cost >> Single $14 Bookings required 4727 9797
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Emily Loves to Bounce
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by Patch Theatre
Friday 7 April, 6.30pm Saturday 8 April, 10.30am and 1pm townsville civic theatre
Emily Loves to Bounce creates a whimsical world full of balls and boxes where amazing ideas are expressed in extraordinary ways. Cost >> $15. Groups 10+ save 10% Bookings required 4727 9797 This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
Captain Active: p Kids Class Games Friday 7 April, 1pm – 2pm citylibraries aitkenvale Join Captain Active for fun and active group and individual games. Captain Active will show you heaps of different games to play that will get you moving and having a great time.
Awesome Active Adventure Show
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Captain Active
Friday 7 April, 10am – 11am citylibraries aitkenvale Follow Captain Active as he comes to Planet Earth to find and defeat his arch nemesis, Lazy Cray Cray. Get involved with songs, games, healthy messages, energy and fun. Bookings required 4727 8310
Train a Stronger Lawn and Garden
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Facilitated by Integrated Sustainability Services Monday 10 April, 10am – 11am citylibraries thuringowa central Join us and learn how to train a strong and healthy lawn and garden throughout the dry season and when water restrictions are in place. Complimentary take home gift. Bookings required 4773 8811
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Children’s Theatre Matters townsvilleye’s Chris Silvini speaks to Naomi Edwards, Artistic Director of Patch Theatre Company Putting together any theatre production is always a challenging process. But for children’s theatre maker Naomi Edwards, there’s no greater challenge than entertaining little ones. “It’s actually the hardest form of theatre to make because they are the toughest audience. They are the most discerning and most vocal. You’ll know immediately if something’s working or not,” she said. Edwards and her team from Patch Theatre Company specialise in shows for children aged four to eight. They’re heading to Townsville in 2017 with Emily Loves to Bounce as part of the incredible Children’s Theatre Season line-up. She says the process for creating children’s theatre requires some particular considerations. “We think a lot about length and rhythm and pace to hold attention and maintain engagement. We also think a lot about their imagination and their sense of play,” she said. “We try to give them space for their imagination to complete some of the story. Their imaginations are so fertile and they create their own meaning.” But Edwards says it’s not about ‘learning’ in the traditional sense of the word. “Learning’s a dirty word in a way. For us it’s more about experiencing the world and making sense of it. As adults we think of learning as something that just happens in the classroom but children are learning every moment and play is the main driver for that.” Most shows in the Children’s Theatre program are accompanied by a comprehensive teacher resource pack for schools that book, as well as featuring education programs, workshops and question and answer time, so that students gain an understanding of what, why and how things are done. The townsvilleye is available free inside the Townsville Bulletin each Saturday.
“Their imaginations are so fertile and they create their own meaning.” naomi edwards
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Art Escape
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School Holiday Program Tuesday 11 April – Friday 14 April, 10.30am – 12pm pinnacles gallery Join us at Pinnacles Gallery for a week of art workshops! Drop-in for free workshops to create artworks to take home each day.
Parent Information a Session with QLD Health Managing Toddlers Misbehaviour Overview
Tuesday 11 April, 9.30am – 10.30am citylibraries aitkenvale Understand toddler’s challenging misbehaviour and learn simple tips on how to help you improve and set rules and boundaries for your toddler. Please bring your medicare card for QLD Health
the city’s biggest book club
One Title One Townsville reckoning
by magda szubanski This year, CityLibraries Townsville has chosen Reckoning for One Title One Townsville. We aim to engage as many readers as possible to read the one book and to encourage meaningful discussion and conversation. Readers will have the opportunity to meet Magda at the Savannah Festival of Stories in May and participate in a big book club style event where Magda will talk about her book, answer questions and sign copies. It’s all very exciting. Multiple copies of Reckoning are available to borrow now at your favourite CityLibraries Townsville branch. If you would like to listen to Magda read her own story, the eAudiobook is available via the BorrowBox App or also on Audio CD – reserve your copy now!
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
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Children's Yoga
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Youth Yoga
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Tuesday 11 April, 10am – 11am
Tuesday 11 April, 2pm – 3pm
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Join Allison Dearling from Live and Breathe Yoga and learn how to relax, increase your strength and flexibility and feel great.
Join Allison Dearling from Live and Breathe Yoga and learn how to relax, increase your strength and flexibility and feel great.
Bookings required 4773 8811
Bookings required 4773 8811
What is Lynda.com?
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DNA Family History Research
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Facilitated by CityLibraries Townsville
Wednesday 19 April, 6pm – 8pm
Wednesday 12 April, 10am – 12pm
citylibraries thuringowa central
upper ross community centre 1/43 allambie lane, rasmussen Lynda.com offers over 4,000 courses in business, technology and creative skills. Come along to find out how you can learn a new skill online in your own time. Bookings required Upper Ross Community Centre: 4774 0144
The latest spectacular research tool in family history is DNA testing and matching. Hear how it works and have your questions answered by Louise Coakley via video link. Bookings required 4773 8811
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Circus Oz – Model Citizens
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Thursday 20 April, 7.30pm Friday 21 April, 12.30pm and 7.30pm townsville civic theatre Model Citizens seamlessly blends the risk, beauty and rawness of acrobatic circus with pumping live music, stunning lighting, breathtaking physical improbability and no shortage of absurdity. Be taken on a visually and emotionally-charged journey, exploring what it really means to be a model-citizen in our ‘lucky’ country. Cost >> Adult $45 (concessions available) Bookings required 4727 9797 This tour is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory board. Photography by Rob Blackburn
ANZAC Day Commemorations a Townsville remembers Tuesday 25 April 5.30am Dawn Service anzac park, the strand
5.45am Dawn Service 11am Morning Service thuringowah cenotaph Anzac Day is nationally recognised as a day to pay respect to and acknowledge those Australian and New Zealand service men and women who have lost their lives in war. Dawn Services will be held at Anzac Park and Thuringowa Central as well as a parade in both locations in which veterans, local schools, community groups, service organisations and the armed forces participate.
Constellations by Nick Payne a
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Queensland Theatre
Wednesday 26 April, 12.30pm and 7.30pm riverway arts centre Lucas Stibbard and Jessica Tovey play a lovestruck beekeeper and a quantum physicist. The odds of them getting together are astronomical. When their worlds do collide, all the possibilities of their life together flicker across the stage in a series of snapshots, from first date to farewell. Cost >> Adult $45 (concessions available) Bookings required 4727 9797 Queensland Theatre’s 2017 regional tour of Constellations is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Photography by David Kelly
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Messy Play in the Park
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Wednesday 26 April, 9.30am – 11am aitkenvale park Unleash the mess! Increase your child’s confidence and develop their fine motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative.
Melbourne International y Comedy Festival Roadshow
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Presented by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Saturday 29 April, 7.30pm Sunday 30 April, 7.30pm townsville civic theatre
Don’t miss your chance to join the laughs at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow. Get on board, grab your mates and get giggling as the ultimate comedy roadtrip rolls into town! Lineup to be announced early 2017. PLEASE NOTE >> Performances often contain coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. It is recommended for people aged 15 years or older.
Cost >> Adult $45 (concessions available) Bookings required 4727 9797
Morning Tea with a Classic
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Saturday 29 April, 9.30am – 11am citylibraries thuringowa central An interesting twist on the challenge to compare classic and contemporary novels: Pride and Prejudice & Bridget Jones’s Diary. Join the discussion and enjoy a High Tea. Cost >> $5 Bookings required 4773 8811
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New Books
101 Secrets from a PokÊmon Master justin ryan Includes tips and techniques on battling, catching, evolving, and leveling up things you can’t get anywhere online. (Goodreadingmagazine.com.au)
Australia's Most Unbelievable True Stories jim haynes ...vividly evokes a vanishing Australia when anything was possible, when characters were larger than life and the bizarre and strange were normal. (www.goodreads.com).
DAAS: Their Part in My Downfall : On the Road with the Doug Anthony All Stars paul livingston In 2016 the bad old men of Australian comedy dared to venture back to where it all began thirty years ago - the Edinburgh Festival. Can they recapture the magic? Will anyone remember them?
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New Books
The Back Pain Handbook
Daintree
francine st george ruth conwell, illustrations john carrick, editor
The Daintree breeds survivors, those who can weather the storms, heat and floods that come hand-in-hand with its beauty. (Goodreadingmagazine.com.au)
Back pain can slow you down, interfere with your activities, alter your thinking and restrict the daily life decisions you make. It does not have to be this way.
annie seaton
9 Ways to a Resilient Child justin coulson
“CRISP, TENSE AND FASTMOVING STORYTELLING ASIDE, SEATON ABSOLUTELY RAISES THE BAR IN RURAL FICTION” – Australian Women's Weekly
Daintree
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pinnacles gallery
CityLibraries aitkenvale – 07 4727 8310 petunia st
Galleries
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Mon, Fri: 9am–5pm Tue, Wed, Thurs: 9am–6pm, Sat: 9am–3pm
pinnacles@townsville.qld.gov.au www.townsville.qld.gov.au 07 4773 8871 Pinnacles Gallery, Townsville opening hours >>
Tues–Sun: 10am–5pm (Closed Mondays and Public Holidays)
perc tucker regional gallery
denham st
flinders – 07 4727 9666 bus exchange
perc tucker gallery
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Riverway Arts Centre 20 Village Boulevard Thuringowa Central
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Level 1 Northtown 280 Flinders Street, Townsville opening hours >>
Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm Sat: 9am–12pm, Sun: 9am–1pm
hudson st
thuringowa – 07 4773 8811 kirwan high school
Crn Denham and Flinders Street,Townsville ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au www.townsville.qld.gov.au 07 4727 9011 Perc tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville opening hours >>
Mon–Fri : 10am – 5pm Sat–Sun: 10am–2pm Closed Public Holidays
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86 Thuringowa Drive Thuringowa Central opening hours >>
Mon, Fri: 9am–5pm, Tue, Wed, Thurs: 9am–6pm, Sat: 9am–3pm, Sun: 9am–1pm library@townsville.qld.gov.au www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities/libraries CityLibraries Townsville
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Get social with CityLibraries library@townsville.qld.gov.au www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities/libraries CityLibraries Townsville TownsvilleLib Free wifi: MiTownsville – 500mb daily limit per device. >> CityLibraries also has a mobile library serving customers across Townsville and Magnetic Island – enquire at the library.
CityLibraries borrowing allowances >> Up to 25 items at any time (Includes a maximum of 10 DVDs) >> Access to 10 eBooks and 10 eAudiobooks >> Plus online magazines and streaming movies
Loan period >> 4 weeks – Books and CDs >> 2 weeks – Magazines, DVDs, eBooks and eAudiobooks >> Unlimited – online magazines and Beamafilm movies
Renewals >> Physical items can be renewed for up to two additional loan periods unless the items have been reserved by another member.
Reservations for library items >> Members can reserve items in the online catalogue through your My Library account, by phone, or in person.
Savannah festival of stories CityLibraries Townsville Literary Festival
Thursday 25 May – Sunday 28 May featuring >> Mem Fox >> Magda Szubanski >> Jackie French >> Associate Professor Frank Bongiorno >> Fay Gee-Hoy
Be inspired by some of Australia’s most iconic and award winning authors. Get creative with story writing, zine creation, ochre painting, bush tucker tasting, 80’s roller-skate disco, Q&A’s and book a session with a literacy agent and pitch your own work. Keep an eye on the CityLibraries Townsville Facebook page for event updates.