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Organised by the Rotary Club of Gladesville, The Ryde Rivers Festival is a celebration of the historical significance of the waterways to the City of Ryde, and will raise funds for The Ryde Hospital, Life Education and other Rotary projects. Commencing at 9am with the Fun Walk and Run there will be plenty happening all day.... including the spectacular DRAGON BOAT RACES, the Billy Cart Derby and a leisurely Family Cycle along the banks of River. Plenty of family entertainment, kids' rides, food stalls and many other displays. Dont forget to call into the 2RRR Stall for lots of goodies.
Dont miss this fabulous day beside the beautiful Parramatta River!
The Ryde Rivers Festival, Kissing Point Park , Putney. 9am-4pm, Sunday Sept. 12th.
For more details visit http://www.rydeaquaticfestival.com

The History Council of New South Wales is delighted to present over 140 events across our State, all exploring the theme 'Faces in the Street'. Check the website to search for events that are happening near you. http://www.historycouncilnsw.org.au

A History Week exhibition at the Brush Farm House Open Day will feature photographs taken a century ago when a Carpentarian Boys Reformatory School was located there. Visit the Exhibition and enjoy a wander around the historic property - there is plenty for you to see and enjoy, including: K9 Unit Displays, RSPCA Dog programs,Jaguar and Chrysler Car Club displays, Face painting, jumping castle and clowns, Sausage Sizzle,coffee, cakes and soft drinks, First Aid resuscitation display, Army Reserve, Emergency Services display, Academy displays, Country&Western band, Career Information, Mobile prison camp,Clydesdale horses, Corrective Services Industries displays, Brush Farm House tours(Ryde Council) and Wildlife rescue display.
Come along and help us celebrate this important milestone.
Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy. Lawson Street, Eastwood
SATURDAY September 4th. 11am - 3pm

Reflecting the ' Faces in the Street' theme of History Week, this illustrated talk looks at the men and women who are remembered in local street names, including Blaxland, Darvall, Terry, Pope, Devlin, Thorn and Cheers - to name just a few.
Monday, September 6, 10.30am - 12.00 noon. West Ryde Library.
Bookings essential. For further information and bookings call 9952 8222 or visit
http://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/whatson

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has a range of information and services available to support voters with a disability to ensure their vote in the 2010 federal election on August 21, 2010. A new initiative at the election, telephone voting, is now available at 125 locations across Australia to allow voters who are blind or have low vision to cast a secret vote.
This service is available both before and on election day in all AEC divisional offices and other selected locations listed at http://www.aec.gov.au
Polling places with disabled access are shown at http://www.aec.gov.au including identifying those that are fully accessable, or accessable with assistance. Each polling place also has at least one wheelchair access table top voting screen.
People who are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment can use the National Relay Service (NRS) to call the AEC. TTY users phone 133 677 and ask for 13 23 26; Speak and Listen (speech to speech relay) voice only users can phone 1300 555 727
and ask for 12 23 26

Residents of Hunter's Hill local government area are being encouraged to attend one of two community forums to help determine the Hunter's Hill 2030 Community Plan, which outlines the council's future direction and community priorities. The information must come from residents.Forums to address action needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of Hunter's Hill Council are on at:
* Henley Bowling Club, Crown St, Henley, on Sunday, August 15, from 2pm-4pm.
* Hunter's Hill Town Hall, 22 Alexandra St, Hunter's Hill. Monday August 30, from 7pm-9pm.
To register online and fill out the survey go to http://www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au

Due to conditions of the grounds, the Moocooboola Festival 2010 has unfortunately been cancelled. www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au

You are cordially invited to the final free Sunday afternoon concerts to be held in the Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm on the following dates:

August 8 : Ku-Ring-Gai Male Choir
Sept. 5 : TOPS Orchestra

Admittance is on a first-come first-served basis and seating is limited to 495 people.
For information about these concerts and other public events at Macquarie University
visit <www.pr.mq.edu/events>

Come along and be part of the fun at Hunters Hill's famous annual community festival this Sunday August 1st. Food and Wine * Market Bazaar * Jazz Stage * Kid's Stuff * All-day Rides * Art Tent * Music and Dance * *Minstrel Tent * Dog Show 11am * The Grand Parade 9.30am * and much more. Call into the 2RRR Booth and say 'Hi' to your favourite presenters. Parking available * Free Shuttle Bus. Moocooboola Festival 2010 - Boronia Park, Cnr Ryde and Park Roads, Hunter's Hill from 9.30am - 4.40pm , this Sunday. For all information visit www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au or call 9879 9400

Ryde Library Services hosts a movie for 13-25 year olds on the first Thursday of the month with loads of pizza! Next movie is "Adventureland" (M) 6pm, Thurs. 5^th August.
Venue: West Ryde Library Meeting Room, 1, Graf Ave., West Ryde
Cost: Free! Bookings: Essential 9952 8352 Ages: 13 - 25 year olds ONLY

"ADVENTURELAND" (M) (2009)
In the summer of 1987 recent college graduate James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg) resorts to taking a nowhere summer job at his local amusement park. The plan is to save up to get started at Journalism School in New York, but it turns out to be the perfect place to prepare him for the real world. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kelsey Ford, Michael Zegan.

Ryde State Emergency Service is looking for new volunteers to assist in their Operations Centre at Macquarie Park. The Operations Centre is responsible for answering calls during emergency situations as well as allocating tasks, co-ordinating teams, managing radio communications and general administration of the Ryde unit. There are many office based tasks that are suitable for volunteers of all ages. The SES provides full training to interested volunteers. No previous experience is required and people of all levels of ability are welcome.
Ryde SES will be holding an information night for new volunteers on Monday night
July 5th, 8pm, at their headquarters, 131 Wicks Road, Macquarie Park (beside the M2)
For further information call Ryde SES on 9889 4999

You are cordially invited to the 2010 series of free Sunday afternoon concerts to be held in the Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm on the following dates:

July 11 : Sydney Wind Symphony
July 25 Bourbaki Ensemble
Aug 8 : Ku-Ring-Gai Male Choir
Sept 5 : TOPS Orchestra

Admittance is on a first-come first-served basis and seating is limited to 495 people.
For information about these concerts and other public events at Macquarie University
visit <www.pr.mq.edu.au/events>