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February 2010 

Rainwater Harvesting Technical Workshop

Saturday 6 February, 9:30am - 12.00pm

Thinking of getting a rainwater tank? Come along to this FREE workshop to find out what’s involved in designing and maintaining your own rainwater harvesting system, including:

  • Council's rebate scheme
  • the best type and size of tank for your needs
  • meeting government regulations

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

  • Location: Newtown (venue to be confirmed on booking)
  • Bookings: Please call Marrickville Council's Citizens' Service Centre on 9335 2222.

Afternoon Tea for Chinese New Year of the Tiger

Thursday 11 February, 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Celebrate Chinese New Year with a free afternoon tea. Enjoy Chinese food, a cultural display, painting and calligraphy demonstration and a tai chi performance.

  • Location: Marrickville Library, Cnr of Marrickville and Petersham Roads, Marrickville 
  • For more information: Please call Marrickville's Multicultural Librarian on 9335 2166

Friends of Cooks River Valley Garden Working Bee

Sunday 14 February, 9.00am - 12.00pm

Volunteers take part in planting, weeding and mulching the native garden at Tempe Reserve, which was designed to showcase the indigenous plants of the Cooks River Valley Garden for local landscapers and residents. Working in the garden also gives volunteers the opportunity to be part of the garden's ongoing development. Morning tea will be provided.

  • Location: Behind the Jets Sports Club, Tempe Reserve, Holbeach Avenue, Tempe
  • More information or to register as a volunteer: Council's Biodiversity Coordinator, phone 9335 2254 or email biocoord@marrickville.nsw.gov.au

Free Household Chemical CleanOut and e-Waste Collection

Saturday 20 February, 9.00am - 3:30pm

Marrickville residents are being encouraged to rid their homes of potentially dangerous or unwanted chemicals and e-Waste.

So if you have old paints, gas bottles, fluorescent tubes, batteries, motor oils, household cleaners, computers, TVs, cameras and other electronic waste simply bring them to Marrickville Council’s free household chemical and e-Waste collection to be recycled and diverted from landfill to protect our environment.

The Household Chemical Cleanout is a joint initiative of Marrickville Council and the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water.

For a complete list of items that can be dropped off on the day please click here.

  • Location: Marrickville Council Works Depot, 15-17 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters. (enter via Bolton Street and exit from Unwins Bridge Road as a left-hand turn only)
  • More information: Please call Marrickville Council's Citizens' Service Centre on 9335 2222.

Water Sensitive Urban Design on Your Property - Introduction 

Saturday 20 February, 9.30am - 12.00pm

What is a Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and how can you do it?

This is the first in a series of workshops which will help you build your own WSUD feature, such as a wetland.

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

  • Location: Venue to be confirmed on booking.
  • Bookings: Please call Marrickville Council's Citizens' Service Centre on 9335 2222.

Friends of Camperdown Cemetery Working Bee

Saturday 20 February, 9.00am - 11.00am

Hidden in Camperdown Cemetery in Newtown is a patch of Kangaroo Grass (Themeda australis) considered a remnant of the now rare Turpentine-Ironbark Forests that once covered most of the Inner West. The Friends of Camperdown Cemetery meet monthly for working bees to regenerate the remnant grassland, under the guidance of a Biodiversity Supervisor who has qualifications in bush regeneration. Morning tea will be provided.

  • Location: St Stephen's Church, off Church Street, Newtown
  • More information or to register as a volunteer: Council's Biodiversity Coordinator, phone 9335 2254 or email biocoord@marrickville.nsw.gov.au

Rainwater Harvesting Technical Workshop

Saturday 24 February, 6.00pm - 8.30pm

Thinking of getting a rainwater tank? Come along to this FREE workshop to find out what’s involved in designing and maintaining your own rainwater harvesting system, including:

  • Council's rebate scheme
  • the best type and size of tank for your needs
  • meeting government regulations

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

  • Location: Newtown (venue to be confirmed on booking)
  • Bookings: Please call Marrickville Council's Citizens' Service Centre on 9335 2222.

Healthy Ageing Talks

Thursday 25 February,10.00am - 12.00pm

Guests speaker, Moya Turner, from the Council on the Ageing (COTA NSW) will discuss 'Quality Use of Medicines' and Georgina Harper from Cancer Council NSW will present the topic 'Skin Cancer: Sunsmart.'

The free talks are co-sponsored by Council on the Ageing (COTA NSW) and Marrickville Council.

  • Location: Level 3, Function Room, Marrickville Council's Citizens' Service Centre, 2-14 Fisher Street, Petersham
  • Bookings: Please call COTA (NSW) on 9286 3860.

Marrickville Landcare Group

Sunday 28 February, 9.00am - 12.00pm

The Marrickville Landcare Group has been undertaking projects along the Cooks River including Steel Park, Marrickville Golf Course and the Warren. The group meets for monthly working bees where volunteers undertake various tasks including weeding, planting and mulching under the direction of a qualified Biodiversity Supervisor. Morning tea will be provided.

  • Location: Near the clubhouse, Marrickville Golf Course, off Wharf Street 
  • More information or to register as a volunteer: Council's Biodiversity Coordinator, phone 9335 2254 or email biocoord@marrickville.nsw.gov.au

March 2010 

Clean Up Australia Day

Tuesday 2 March 2010: Business Clean Up

Friday 5 March 2010: Schools Clean Up

Sunday 7 March 2010: Clean Up Australia Day

Clean Up Australia Day  is the nation's largest community-based environmental event. This year Clean Up Australia Day celebrates its 20th anniversary with the theme 'Just One'. This theme highlights the fact that if each and every Australian picks up 'just one' piece of rubbish, approximately 20 million pieces of litter would be removed from our environment.

Businesses, schools and community groups may register a clean up site at cleanup.org.au. Becoming a Site Supervisor is easy - just choose a location for your Clean Up, get a group of friends or colleagues together to help and register your site by Monday 15 February 2010. You will be issued a Clean Up Kit from Clean Up Australia after you have registered. It is important to register as soon as possible to avoid any delays with kit distribution. Individual volunteers may join a registered clean up site in their local area by visiting cleanup.org.au

Marrickville Council will be providing support, additional materials and rubbish removal if required. Marrickville Council will also be hosting a picnic in Steele Park on the community Clean Up Australia Day, Sunday 7 March 2010.  

  • Location: Businesses, schools and community groups may register a clean up site at cleanup.org.au. Volunteers should visit cleanup.org.au to find a registered clean up site within the Marrickville local government area.
  • More information: Visit cleanup.org.au for more information.

Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Tour

Saturday 6 March 2010, 9.30am - 1.00pm

A tour to visit the latest technologies and designs that help save water and improve the quality of water going into out waterways. The tour will visit properties that have implemented WSUD such as rain gardens, greywater treatment systems, green roofs and walls. Learn how you can do it yourself!  

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

  • Location: A venue will be confirmed on booking. 
  • Bookings: Please call Marrickville Council's Citizens' Service Centre on 9335 2222.

Bairro Português: Petersham Food and Wine Fair

Sunday 14 March 2010, 10.00am - 6.00pm

Now in its 8th year, this vibrant street festival features free contemporary and traditional Portuguese-themed entertainment, as well as food, wine and information stalls at Audley and Fisher Streets, Petersham.

  • Location: Audley Street and Fisher Street, Petersham
  • More information: Visit the Bairro Português page for more information.

Friends of Cooks River Valley Garden Working Bee

Sunday 14 March, 9.00am - 12.00pm

Volunteers take part in planting, weeding and mulching the native garden at Tempe Reserve, which was designed to showcase the indigenous plants of the Cooks River Valley Garden for local landscapers and residents. Working in the garden also gives volunteers the opportunity to be part of the garden's ongoing development. Morning tea will be provided.

  • Location: Behind the Jets Sports Club, Tempe Reserve, Holbeach Avenue, Tempe
  • More information or to register as a volunteer: Council's Biodiversity Coordinator, phone 9335 2254 or email biocoord@marrickville.nsw.gov.au

Friends of Camperdown Cemetery Working Bee

Saturday 20 March, 9.00am - 11.00am

Hidden in Camperdown Cemetery in Newtown is a patch of Kangaroo Grass (Themeda australis) considered a remnant of the now rare Turpentine-Ironbark Forests that once covered most of the Inner West. The Friends of Camperdown Cemetery meet monthly for working bees to regenerate the remnant grassland, under the guidance of a Biodiversity Supervisor who has qualifications in bush regeneration. Morning tea will be provided.

  • Location: St Stephen's Church, off Church Street, Newtown
  • More information or to register as a volunteer: Council's Biodiversity Coordinator, phone 9335 2254 or email biocoord@marrickville.nsw.gov.au

Rainwater Harvesting Technical Workshop

Saturday 20 March 2010, 9.00am - 11.30am

Thinking of getting a rainwater tank? Come along to this FREE workshop to find out what’s involved in designing and maintaining your own rainwater harvesting system, including:

  • Council's rebate scheme
  • the best type and size of tank for your needs
  • meeting government regulations

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

  • Location: Newtown (venue to be confirmed on booking)
  • Bookings: Please call Marrickville Council's Citizens' Service Centre on 9335 2222.

Cancer Council NSW Workshop: Smoking

Tuesday 23 March, 9.30am - 4.30pm

Cancer Council NSW is holding a free one day workshop for those who work in the community sector which offers:

  • strategies for raising the issue with your client
  • effective case work tools to use with your clients
  • up to date knowledge and evidence for what works to support clients to quit
  • a package of user friendly resources
  • opportunities for networking and further personal development 

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

  • Location: St Peter's Town Hall, 39 Unwins Bridge Road, Sydenham
  • Bookings: Please call the Cancer Council on 9334 1857 or email marionc@nswcc.org.au

Seniors Week 2010: Concert and Luncheon

Tuesday 23 March, 10.30am - 2.00pm

Celebrate the contribution made by older people to our community. This event will include a performance by a local choir followed by lunch.

  • Location: Petersham RSL, 7 Regent Street, Petersham
  • Bookings: Please call Marrickville Council's Community Services team on 9335 2143.

Helping Learner Drivers become Safer Drivers

Tuesday 23 March, 6.30 - 8.30pm

Marrickville and Leichhardt Councils, with the support of the Roads and Traffic Authority are holding a  workshop for parents and supervisors of learner drivers to help them better understand the graduated licensing system (GLS) and support them in making learner drivers safer drivers. The two free hour workshop will teach parents and supervisors how to plan learner driver lessons, use the learner driver log book and give learners constructive feedback.

Bookings are essential

Rainwater Harvesting Technical Workshop

Wednesday 24 March 2010, 6.00pm - 8.30pm

Thinking of getting a rainwater tank? Come along to this FREE workshop to find out what’s involved in designing and maintaining your own rainwater harvesting system, including:

  • Council's rebate scheme
  • the best type and size of tank for your needs
  • meeting government regulations

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

  • Location: Newtown (venue to be confirmed on booking)
  • Bookings: Please call Marrickville Council's Citizens' Service Centre on 9335 2222.

Safe Greywater Reuse Workshop

Saturday 27 March 2010, 9.00am - 12.00pm

What is greywater and how can you use it? Find out about how to manage any potential risks to humans and the soil and how to make the most of this valuable resource.

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

  • Location: Newtown (venue to be confirmed on booking)
  • Bookings: Please call Marrickville Council's Citizens' Service Centre on 9335 2222.

Marrickville Landcare Group

Sunday 28 March, 9.00am - 12.00pm

The Marrickville Landcare Group has been undertaking projects along the Cooks River including Steel Park, Marrickville Golf Course and the Warren. The group meets for monthly working bees where volunteers undertake various tasks including weeding, planting and mulching under the direction of a qualified Biodiversity Supervisor. Morning tea will be provided.

  • Location: Near the clubhouse, Marrickville Golf Course, off Wharf Street 
  • More information or to register as a volunteer: Council's Biodiversity Coordinator, phone 9335 2254 or email biocoord@marrickville.nsw.gov.au

Seniors Week 2010: Health and Wellbeing Expo

Tuesday 30 March, 10.00am - 2.00pm

Browse the many information stalls. Members from local organisations and businesses will be on site to provide information and answer questions on health and wellbeing.

  • Location: Marrickville Town Hall, Marrickville Road, Marrickville 
  • More information: Please call Council's Community Project's Officer on 9335 2155.

April 2010 

Marrickville Medal

Wednesday 14 April, 6.00pm - 9.00pm

The highly regarded Marrickville Medal for built conservation will be awarded to the best example of new work to an old building in the Marrickville Local Government area. The presentation evening will include an exhibition of shortlisted entries, judge’s comments, presentation of the Marrickville Medal, Highly Commended entries, and The Heritage Promotions Special Achievement Award for the promotion of history in the Marrickville Council area. There will be an exhibition of historic material from the Council Archives, a lively talk from a notable guest speaker and refreshments will be served. All welcome.

This event is organised by The Marrickville Heritage Promotions Committee.

  • Location: Petersham Town Hall, Crystal Street, Petersham 
  • More information: Please call Council's Heritage and Urban Design Advisor on 9335 2114.