For further information please contact Community Relations and Events on 9952 8222.

2009 

May
19 May - 30 Jul	Free Breast Screening
	Time: Monday to Friday Venue: Adjacent to public car park, Ryde Civic Centre, 1 Devlin St, Ryde BreastScreen’s free Mobile Screening Unit will soon be returning to the City of Ryde. The Mobile Screening Unit will be operating adjacent to the public car park at the Ryde Civic Centre, 1 Devlin Street, Ryde from 19 May – 30 July. The service is free for women over 40 years of age with women 50 – 69 years of age particularly encouraged to take advantage of the service. BreastScreen aims to detect breast cancer in its early stages, when treatment can be most effective. A mammogram can identify a cancer long before self-examination or your doctor. There is always a very positive response to the Mobile Screening Unit in the local community – over 900 people attended the service during its visit to Ryde last year – so book your appointment well ahead of time. Appointments at the BreastScreen Mobile Unit are available from Monday to Friday. Call 13 20 50 to book your time. For interpreter-assisted bookings call 131 450.
25 May - 12 Jul	Guringai Festival - Star Dreaming
	Various venues A celebration of Aboriginal culture and heritage to raise awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the Northern Sydney region. The festival starts the day before Sorry Day on the 26 May through to the end of NAIDOC week, the second week in July each year. The Festival involves ten councils, numerous reconciliation and community groups. Events range from workshops, art exhibitions, performances, films and talks. For event information see the Festival website: http://www.guringaifestival.com.au/ Whale Stories 2008    by Jessica Birk
July
5 - 12 Jul	NAIDOC Week
	Time: Various Venue: All Libraries Promote awareness of aboriginal Australia.
5 Jul	Catchment Connections Free Guided Walk:  Terry's Creek, Eastwood
	Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Enjoy a walk amongst the blackbutts and red gums which are a feature of the natural Sydney landscape. The flowers of the Sydney sandstone should already be starting to bloom as we walk along part of Terry’s Creek. We will visit a sandstone cave and see evidence of the pressures placed on urban creeks by suburban development. Distance: 2.9km Grade: Medium (note: there are some creek crossings on stepping stones) Bookings are essential, places are limited. To register contact City of Ryde on 9952 8222. This program of walks is designed to provide residents with opportunities to explore the tributaries of the Lane Cove River in the Ryde Local Government Area. The walks will follow bushland tracks which are sometimes rough and uneven. The walks are suitable for people of all ages with a reasonable level of fitness including children. However, parents of young children should be confident that their children will be able to walk the distance of each walk. All walks last for two hours.
5 Jul	Music on Winter Sundays - Roman Rudnytsky - Piano Recital
	Time: 2.30pm Venue: Macquarie Theatre Part of a series of free concerts held at Macquarie University. For further information on these concerts visit the Macquarie University Events Calendar.
5 Jul	Mathilda's Market
	Time: 9am - 1pm Venue: St Ignatius College, Tambourine Bay Rd Riverview  Mathilda's Market is a fabulous new niche market offering unique, stylish, affordable baby and kids goods that are lovingly handmade or from a small production line. We hand pick our retailers to ensure an exciting product range. You'll discover a variety of gorgeously designed clothes and PJs, colourful kids' linen, bright gift/birthday cards, personalised jewellery and bags, keepsake books, wooden toys, baby bouquets, kids' frames, fairy costumes and accessories, paintings, kids' art holders and much more.  Most of our retailers don't have a shop front, so you'll find something special, not available anywhere else. For more information, call 1300 554 476
9 Jul	Citizenship Ceremony
	Time: 7.30pm Venue: Civic Hall, 1 Devlin Street Ryde Citizenship ceremonies are a public occasion which provides an important opportunity to formally welcome new citizens as full members of the Australian community.
9 Jul	Catchment Connections Community Workshop: Our place, our creek, our catchment - Impacts & Solutions
	Time: 6.30pm -  9.00pm Venue: Gladesville Library Meeting Room, 6 Pittwater Road, Gladesville We all live in a catchment. In our local area there are a number of small creek catchments, all flowing into the Lane Cove River. Learn about how the decisions we make in our homes and gardens, such as the chemicals we use, how we design our gardens and the plants we choose, can make a big difference to the health of our creeks and bushland. Come and meet like-minded people who care about the health of our creeks and bushland, find out which catchment you live in and learn practical solutions for the impacts of everyday activities on our local creek and environment. Bookings are essential, places are limited. To register contact City of Ryde on 9952 8222. For more information on catchments, visit the Catchment Connections page.
11 - 26 Jul	School Holiday Activities at the Library
	The theme for winter holiday activities at the libraries is 'Foody Fun!' Use your library card to book at your local library. Places are limited. Ages 8+ years. Cost is $2 per science show. Science shows: Carbon Dioxide Fun Tuesday 14 July, 11am, Gladesville Library Thursday 23 July, 11am, West Ryde Library Science Using Food Fun Tuesday 14 July, 1pm, Gladesville Library Thursday 23 July, 1pm, West Ryde Library Participants must have their own Library Membership Card to book. Book @ your local library! Enquiries (02) 9952 8352
13 - 24 Jul	Kids Club - School Holiday Activities
	Time: 7.30am - 6pm Venue: North Ryde Community Pre School, Gladesville Public School, Truscott Street Public School School Holiday Activities for children aged 5-12 years involving excursions and incursions for families that live or work in the Ryde area. Activites include: A performance of the magical tale 'The Pied Piper' presented by Marian Street Theatre Creating winter bowls for you soup with Fired Up Arts Pupperty and puppet construction workshop Making colour diffusing masks A picnic day at Blenheim Park A visit from the local police who will talk about bullying, graffiti and stranger danger and much more! For more information on the school holiday activities and how to enrol, go to our Winter 2009 School Holiday Program page.
13 - 17 Jul	Kids Klub at Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre - School Holiday Activities
	Kids Klub at the Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre is a great way for kids from 5 - 12 years of age to keep active during the holidays. Each day children have the opportunity to try a range of sports including badminton, basketball, cricket, handball, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, volleyball, waterpolo and many more. Sessions are presented in a non-competitive atmosphere where fun is the main objective. For more information on the school holiday activities and how to enrol, go to our Winter 2009 School Holiday Program page.
15 Jul	Hip Hop Duende
	Time: 11am Venue: North Ryde Community Hall Hip Hop Duende is an energetic interactive performance guaranteed to get students' hearts beating. By layering hip hop grooves and spoken word, flamenco rhythms and moves, body percussion and funky box drums, Hip Hop Duende takes students on a journey of rhythm and moves in a culminating finale! All ages. Participants must have their own Library Membership Card to book. Book @ your local library! Enquiries (02) 9952 8352
16 Jul	Pizza and Movie Night
	Time: 6pm Venue: Eastwood Women's Rest Centre (behind Eastwood Library) 'Twilight' (rated M - recommended for mature audiences; the content is moderate in impact.) Ages 14+ years Participants must have their own Library Membership Card to book. Book @ your local library! Enquiries (02) 9952 8352
20 Jul	Eat and Grow Workshop
	Time: 11am Venues: Eastwood Library and West Ryde Library Plant your own vegetable or herb pot. Learn about life cycles through craft and fun activities. Ages 5+ years Participants must have their own Library Membership Card to book. Book @ your local library! Enquiries (02) 9952 8352
21 Jul	Pizza Making Workshop
	Time: 11am Venue: North Ryde Community Hall Make your own delicious pizza just like Mamma used to make! Ages 10+ years Participants must have their own Library Membership Card to book. Book @ your local library! Enquiries (02) 9952 8352
22 Jul	Eat and Grow Workshop
	Time: 11am Venues: Ryde Library Plant your own vegetable or herb pot. Learn about life cycles through craft and fun activities. Ages 5+ years Participants must have their own Library Membership Card to book. Book @ your local library! Enquiries (02) 9952 8352
22 Jul	Cricket Camp - Sports for Beginners
	Time: 10am - 1pm Venues: Gannan Park, North Ryde Cricket NSW runs a successful sports camp in the mid year school holiday at Gannan Park. Cricket NSW runs the program as a not for profit event. The 2008 cricket coaching clinic opportunity was taken up by 48 children, all who had a great time.  The features of the Cricket NSW camp at Gannan Park over the July school break for a School Holiday Sports Program are; The program is designed to introduce Cricket to “Beginner” and “First Time” children of both sexes. The program will be for 4 hours on each of two days. The cost of enrolment is $30 per day or both days at $50, for which the children receive lunch and a kit at $50 value. Cricket NSW provide everything except the venue. Joint provision of the program is with the City of Ryde.   For more information and to register, download the form or contact Michael Procajilo on 0430 187 610.
23 Jul	Cricket Camp - Cricket Skills and Games
	Time: 10am - 2pm Venues: Gannan Park, North Ryde Cricket NSW runs a successful sports camp in the mid year school holiday at Gannan Park. Cricket NSW runs the program as a not for profit event. The 2008 cricket coaching clinic opportunity was taken up by 48 children, all who had a great time.  The features of the Cricket NSW camp at Gannan Park over the July school break for a School Holiday Sports Program are; The program is designed to introduce Cricket to “Beginner” and “First Time” children of both sexes. The program will be for 4 hours on each of two days. The cost of enrolment is $30 per day or both days at $50, for which the children receive lunch and a kit at $50 value. Cricket NSW provide everything except the venue. Joint provision of the program is with the City of Ryde.   For more information and to register, download the form or contact Michael Procajilo on 0430 187 610.
24 Jul	Pizza Making Workshop
	Time: 11am Venue: Ryde Civic Hall Make your own delicious pizza just like Mamma used to make! Ages 10+ years Participants must have their own Library Membership Card to book. Book @ your local library! Enquiries (02) 9952 8352
26 Jul	Music on Winter Sundays - Bourbaki Ensemble
	Time: 2.30pm Venue: Macquarie Theatre Part of a series of free concerts held at Macquarie University. For further information on these concerts visit the Macquarie University Events Calendar.
26 Jul	Kevinwood Sunday Concert
	Time: 2pm - 4pm Venue: Haseler Centre, St Kevins Catholic Church, 50 Lakeside Rd Eastwood Third of four concerts by Kevinwood Orchestra, Kevinwood Bells and associated artists.  This concert features the music of Tschaikowsky, including Nutcracker Suite. For more information call Suzanne Maslen OAM on 98742809.
30 Jul	Catchment Connections Community Workshop: Low Impact Design for Healthy Ecosystems
	Time: 6.30pm -  9.00pm Venue: Gladesville Library Meeting Room, 6 Pittwater Road, Gladesville Water flowing over your land carries with it all the chemicals and debris that is on the ground, depositing it into the nearest creek. How we design or modify our homes and gardens affects this process. Learn how to better manage stormwater on your property through simple and effective design solutions. Bookings are essential, places are limited. To register contact City of Ryde on 9952 8222. For more information on catchments, visit the Catchment Connections page.
30 Jul	Insights: Australia's Connection with the Titanic
	Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm Venue: West Ryde Library, 2 Graf Ave West Ryde  With guest speaker Andrew Rogers. Insights: People - Places - Films - Facts is a series of wine and cheese evenings on the last Thursday of every month. Bookings open 1st of each month. Some workshops have limited numbers. Age restrictions apply. Enquiries: 9952 8376
August
1 - 9 Aug	National Family History Week
	Time: Various Venue: All Libraries Past - Present - Future.
2 Aug	National Tree Day
	Time: 10am - 12noon Venue: Marsfield Park Tree planting. For further information contact City of Ryde on 9952 8222.
2 Aug	Catchment Connections Free Guided Walk: Mars Creek, North Ryde
	Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm This walk is part of the National Tree Day celebrations Plant a tree or two at Marsfield Park in the morning, enjoy a sausage a sizzle and then come on this walk along Mars Creek to the Lane Cove River. Although part of the Mars Creek Catchment is formally landscaped, there are still remnants of the original vegetation communities here for us to enjoy Distance: 3.4km Grade: Easy to medium (note: one creek crossing) Bookings are essential, places are limited. To register contact City of Ryde on 9952 8222. This program of walks is designed to provide residents with opportunities to explore the tributaries of the Lane Cove River in the Ryde Local Government Area. The walks will follow bushland tracks which are sometimes rough and uneven. The walks are suitable for people of all ages with a reasonable level of fitness including children. However, parents of young children should be confident that their children will be able to walk the distance of each walk. All walks last for two hours.
4 Aug	Raytheon Australia Ltd Site Tour
	Time: 2.30pm Venue: 'The Park', Building C, 5 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park A rare opportunity to visit Raytheon Australia's Naval and Aerospace Program Office and learn about systems engineering and integration for defence applications. Organised by Engineers Australia. Visitor numbers are limited to 30 people so bookings are essential. Contact Aimee Najdovski on 9410 5600 or engineeringweek@engineersaustralia.org.au.
5 Aug	Ryde Business and Sustainability Expo
	Time: 12 noon - 5.30pm Venue: Stamford Grand, North Ryde The Ryde Business and Sustainability Expo has now been running for three years. There will be around 50 businesses showcasing their products as well as a free lecture program, with speakers addressing topics such as marketing, State Government assistance packages, business planning and finance, with a particular focus on managing the current tough economic climate. For further information go to www.expoedge.com.au or call 9952 8222.
6 Aug	Citizenship Ceremony
	Time: 7.30pm Venue: Civic Hall, 1 Devlin Street Ryde Citizenship ceremonies are a public occasion which provides an important opportunity to formally welcome new citizens as full members of the Australian community.
8 Aug	Planning for now, tomorrow and the future
	Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Venue: Ryde / Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Rd West Ryde Family Advocacy is a state-wide, community based, organisation that focuses on the rights and needs of people who have developmental disability and their families.   Family Advocacy is hosting a workshop by Jeremy Ward in West Ryde. The day will be of interest to families wanting to plan a long term positive and secure future for a family member with developmental disability.  The day will also be of relevance for workers who are considering the role they could play in supporting families with this planning. Register by 30 July 2009. For more information call 9869 0866 or 1800 620 588 (NSW non-metro callers) or download the Information and Registration Form (PDF 420KB)
9 Aug	Putney Public School Fete
	Time: 10am - 3pm Venue: Putney Public School grounds, 193 Morrison Rd Putney Fun rides, ponies, Harleys, clowns, superheroes, pirates, BBQ, Asian delicacies, coffee, raffles, tombola, plants, white elephant, chocolate wheel, cakes, craft PLUS a free Circus Comedy Show at 11.30am. For more information contact Teresa Russell on 0400 002 349.
9 Aug	Music on Winter Sundays - Ku-ring-gai Male Choir
	Time: 2.30pm Venue: Macquarie Theatre Part of a series of free concerts held at Macquarie University. For further information on these concerts visit the Macquarie University Events Calendar.
14 Aug	Community Prayer Breakfast
	Time: 6.45am for 7.00am - 8.30am Venue: Civic Hall, 1 Devlin Street Ryde Members of Christian communities will gather to celebrate the City of Ryde's Annual Community Prayer Breakfast. $15 per person Bookings Essential.
16 Aug	Music on Winter Sundays - Sydney Wind Symphony
	Time: 2.30pm Venue: Macquarie Theatre Part of a series of free concerts held at Macquarie University. For further information on these concerts visit the Macquarie University Events Calendar.
20 Aug	Catchment Connections Community Workshop: Caring for Our Creeks by Gardening Sustainably
	Time: 6.30pm -  9.00pm Venue: Gladesville Library Meeting Room, 6 Pittwater Road, Gladesville  Depending on the plants we choose our gardens can be a valuable extension to urban bushland. They can provide habitat for native fauna, or be a source of weeds that choke our creeks and compete with important native species. Learn about what to avoid and which plants are best for our local area. Collect a free plant for your garden. Bookings are essential, places are limited. To register contact City of Ryde on 9952 8222. For more information on catchments, visit the Catchment Connections page.
21 Aug	Sydney Women's Network
	Time: 12.00pm Venue: North Ryde Golf Club As a valued guest of Sydney Women’s Network you have the opportunity to network, promote your business and gain contacts through unique networking opportunities. It does not matter if you are new to business or an expert. Make friends, develop business relationships and form key strategic alliances for your business. For more information, go to www.sydneywomensnetwork.com.au
22 Aug	Catchment Connections Free Guided Walk: Buffalo Creek, Gladesville
	Time: 6.30pm -  9.00pm Come and be enchanted and inspired by the beauty of Sydney’s springtime flowers in the Field of Mars Reserve, part of the catchment of Buffalo Creek. The walk will also explore the vegetation of the Buffalo Creek valley and the Lane Cove River. Distance: 3.4km Grade: Medium Bookings are essential, places are limited. To register contact City of Ryde on 9952 8222. This program of walks is designed to provide residents with opportunities to explore the tributaries of the Lane Cove River in the Ryde Local Government Area. The walks will follow bushland tracks which are sometimes rough and uneven. The walks are suitable for people of all ages with a reasonable level of fitness including children. However, parents of young children should be confident that their children will be able to walk the distance of each walk. All walks last for two hours.
22 - 28 Aug	Children's Book Week
	Time: Various Venue: All Libraries Promote quality works for children.
23 Aug	Music on Winter Sundays - Apollo Trio: Daniel Herscovitch (Piano), Maria Lindsay (Violin) & Elizabeth Neville (Cello)
	Time: 2.30pm Venue: Macquarie Theatre Part of a series of free concerts held at Macquarie University. For further information on these concerts visit the Macquarie University Events Calendar.
27 Aug	Insights: Smart Eco Shopping in Tough Times
	Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm Venue: West Ryde Library, 2 Graf Ave West Ryde  With guest speaker Jim Fraser. Insights: People - Places - Films - Facts is a series of wine and cheese evenings on the last Thursday of every month. Bookings open 1st of each month. Some workshops have limited numbers. Age restrictions apply. Enquiries: 9952 8376
30 Aug	Music on Winter Sundays - TOPS Orchestra
	Time: 2.30pm Venue: Macquarie Theatre Part of a series of free concerts held at Macquarie University. For further information on these concerts visit the Macquarie University Events Calendar.
31 Aug - 6 Sep	National Literacy and Numeracy Week
	Time: Various Venue: All Libraries Activities and materials to promote and support literacy and numeracy in the community.
September
3 Sep	Citizenship Ceremony
	Time: 7.30pm Venue: Civic Hall, 1 Devlin Street Ryde Citizenship ceremonies are a public occasion which provides an important opportunity to formally welcome new citizens as full members of the Australian community.
5 - 13 Sep	History Week
	Time: Various Venue: All Libraries Activites around the theme Scandals - Crime - Corruption.
13 Sep	Music on Winter Sundays - Richard Pulley - violin/piano recital
	Time: 2.30pm Venue: Macquarie Theatre Part of a series of free concerts held at Macquarie University. For further information on these concerts visit the Macquarie University Events Calendar.
16 Sep	Light the Night
	Time: 5.30pm Venue: Parramatta Park This is the Leukaemia Foundation’s night to remember, celebrate and give hope to Australians impacted by leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. This Spring, thousands of families, friends and co-workers will gather at 21 Light the Night events across Australia. Each person will receive a coloured balloon containing a tiny light. For more information contact Lauren Edwards on 1800 500 099.
24 Sep	Houses of Yesterday and their Stories
	Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm Venue: West Ryde Library, 2 Graf Ave West Ryde  With guest speaker Andrew Rogers. Insights: People - Places - Films - Facts is a series of wine and cheese evenings on the last Thursday of every month. Bookings open 1st of each month. Some workshops have limited numbers. Age restrictions apply. Enquiries: 9952 8376
26 - 27 Sep	Macquarie University & Ryde Cancer Council Relay for Life
	Time: 2pm - 11am Venue: Macquarie University Sports Fields, Corner Talavera & Culloden Roads, Marsfield Relay for Life is a fun community event where teams are formed and registered online, fundraise and participate in an 18 hour overnight relay to raise funds and awareness for The Cancer Council NSW. It is not a race, but a fun community event with plenty of entertainment, food and activities. A candlelight ceremony gives people a chance to remember those who have been lost to cancer. So get your friend, family, or work colleagues together and enter a team, you will have the most amazing time whilst helping a great cause! Register your team today at the Relay for Life website. For more information contact Kim Leecroft on 4336 4505.
October
3 - 18 Oct	School Holiday Activities at the Library
	Activities to be confirmed.
5 - 9 Oct	Muscular Dystrophy NSW Disability Camp
	Venue: Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation  We are looking for volunteer carers for our kids disability camp. Carers will provide one to one care for a child with a neuromuscular disease for a week of fun filled camp activities. If you are interested in being apart of this project contact Renee McBryde for more information or an application. It will be an experience you will never forget! For further information contact Renee McBryde on 9809 2111
5 - 16 Oct	Kids Club - School Holiday Activities
	Time: 7.30am - 6pm Venue: North Ryde Community Pre School, Gladesville Public School, Truscott Street Public School School Holiday Activities for children aged 5-12 years involving excursions and incursions for families that live or work in the Ryde area. More information will follow closer to the date. For further information contact City of Ryde on 9952 8222.
12 - 16 Oct	Kids Klub at Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre - School Holiday Activities
	Kids Klub at the Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre is a great way for kids from 5 - 12 years of age to keep active during the holidays. Each day children have the opportunity to try a range of sports including badminton, basketball, cricket, handball, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, volleyball, waterpolo and many more. Sessions are presented in a non-competitive atmosphere where fun is the main objective. For more information visit the Kids Klub page.
17 Oct	Granny Smith Festival
	Time: 9am - 8.30pm Venue: Eastwood Shopping Precinct & Oval Parade, street stalls, performances, rides, family concert & fireworks, The Core Youth Zone. Visit the Granny Smith page to view the past Granny Smith fun and festivities.
29 Oct	Insights: Mitchell Library Centenary 2010
	Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm Venue: West Ryde Library, 2 Graf Ave West Ryde  With guest speaker Paul Brunton. Insights: People - Places - Films - Facts is a series of wine and cheese evenings on the last Thursday of every month. Bookings open 1st of each month. Some workshops have limited numbers. Age restrictions apply. Enquiries: 9952 8376
November
6 Nov	Sydney Women's Network
	Time: 12.00pm Venue: North Ryde Golf Club As a valued guest of Sydney Women’s Network you have the opportunity to network, promote your business and gain contacts through unique networking opportunities. It does not matter if you are new to business or an expert. Make friends, develop business relationships and form key strategic alliances for your business. For more information, go to www.sydneywomensnetwork.com.au
10 Nov	National Recycling Week - WSN Tour to Eastern Creek Landfill
	Venue: Eastern Creek Landfill After a successful trip to these venues last year, residents have the opportunity to see where their rubbish/recycling ends up and how it is reused. For further information contact City of Ryde on 9952 8222.
12 Nov	Citizenship Ceremony
	Time: 7.30pm Venue: Civic Hall, 1 Devlin Street Ryde Citizenship ceremonies are a public occasion which provides an important opportunity to formally welcome new citizens as full members of the Australian community.
26 Nov	Insights: Helping Chinese People Understand Australian Culture
	Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm Venue: West Ryde Library, 2 Graf Ave West Ryde  With guest speakers Jinru Zhu and Jeannine Gardiner. Insights: People - Places - Films - Facts is a series of wine and cheese evenings on the last Thursday of every month. Bookings open 1st of each month. Some workshops have limited numbers. Age restrictions apply. Enquiries: 9952 8376
December
4 Dec	Sydney Women's Network
	Time: 12.00pm Venue: North Ryde Golf Club As a valued guest of Sydney Women’s Network you have the opportunity to network, promote your business and gain contacts through unique networking opportunities. It does not matter if you are new to business or an expert. Make friends, develop business relationships and form key strategic alliances for your business. For more information, go to www.sydneywomensnetwork.com.au
10 Dec	Carols in the Plaza
	Time: 6pm - 9pm Venue: Eastwood Plaza A night of rejoicing and carols performed by local groups and choirs, performed under the famous arbour ablaze with Christmas lights, Santa on stage, Fairyfloss & gelato, Glow-stick candles and giveaways for the children, Special seating and easy access for the elderly and disabled, Giant Xmas tree.
20 Dec	North Ryde Rotary Christmas Carols
	Time: 5pm - 9.30pm Venue: North Ryde Common Community Christmas Carols and Fireworks.