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July 2009

e-Waste Collection Day and Sump Oil Recycling Station

Saturday 4 July, 9am - 3pm

Do you have used motor oil at home and need to dispose of it? If so, all you need to do is pour your oil back into an empty oil container and take it to Council's Sump Oil Recycling Station. Your used oil will be cleaned and reused, helping to conserve a valuable resource and protect the environment.

You can also drop off your old computer, TV, camera and other e-waste free of charge. All brands of e-waste will be accepted and safely disposed of through Council’s event recycling partner, PGM Refiners, who operate an environmentally friendly process which diverts this waste from landfill. For a full list of products that are accepted and not accepted, please click here.

The e-waste event is open to Marrickville LGA residents only; the sump oil trailer is open to everybody. Only household quantities can be accepted. No materials can be dropped off or accepted at Marrickville Council Works Depot prior to or after this date unless advertised.

  • Location: Marrickville Council Works Depot, 15-17 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters
  • Contact: Council's Waste Education Officer (Sump Oil) and Resource Recovery Coordinator (e-waste); phone 9335 2222.

Worm Farming workshop

Saturday 4 July, 10am - 12pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Sister Cities Multicultural Afternoon

Sunday 5 July, 2.30pm - 5pm

This celebration of Marrickville Council's sister cities will feature dancing, music, and complimentary food and beverages.

Worm Farming workshop

Tuesday 7 July, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Introduction to Sustainable Living workshop

Saturday 11 July, 10am - 12pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

No Dig Gardening workshop

Saturday 11 July, 10am - 12pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Friends of Cooks River Valley Garden Working Bee

Sunday 12 July, 9.30am - 12.30pm

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: 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

Composting and Worm Farming workshop

Wednesday 15 July, 6pm - 8pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

  • Location: Harry Jensen Activity Centre, 17 Argyle Street, Millers Point 
  • Bookings: Phone 9246 7803 

Chinese calligraphy workshop

Thursday 16 July, 11am - 12.30pm

Students aged from 12-18 years can learn Chinese calligraphy in the July school holidays at this free workshop. Bookings are essential.

  • Location: Marrickville Library, cnr Marrickville and Petersham Roads, Marrickville 
  • Bookings: Phone Council's Youth and Schools Librarian on 9335 2165

Natural Cleaning and Home Detox workshop

Saturday 18 July, 10am - 12pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Spa Day

Monday 20 July, 2pm - 3pm

Make spa treatments to bring home. This free school holiday activity is open to students aged from 12-18 years and bookings are essential.

  • Location: Marrickville Library, cnr Marrickville and Petersham Roads, Marrickville 
  • Bookings: Phone Council's Youth and Schools Librarian on 9335 2165

Natural Cleaning and Home Detox workshop

Tuesday 21 July, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Jewellery and badge making workshop

Wednesday 22 July, 11am - 12.30pm

Learn how to make unique jewellery and badges at this free school holiday workshop, which is open to students aged from 12-18 years. Bookings are essential.

  • Location: St Peters/Sydenham Library, 39 Unwins Bridge Road, Sydenham  
  • Bookings: Phone Council's Youth and Schools Librarian on 9335 2165

Natural Personal Care workshop

Saturday 25 July, 10am - 12pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Natural Baby Care workshop

Saturday 25 July, 10am - 12pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Composting and Worm Farming workshop

Sunday 26 July, 10am - 12.30pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

  • Location: Rosebery Community Centre, 78 Harcourt Parade (off Botany Road), Rosebery
  • Bookings: Phone 9246 7803 

Rainwater Harvesting technical workshop

Wednesday 29 July, 6pm - 8.30pm

Are you thinking of getting a rainwater tank? If so, this workshop can help you to find out how to design and look after your own rainwater harvesting system, and get the best-sized tank for your needs. You can also hear about plumbing, filters, pumps and how to meet the regulations.

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

  • Location: Tom Foster Community Centre, 11-13 Darley Street, Newtown
  • Bookings: Citizens' Service Centre, 9335 2222

 

August 2009

 

Worm Farming workshop

Saturday 1 August, 10am - 12pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

No Dig Gardening workshop

Saturday 1 August, 10am - 12pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

National Tree Day

Sunday 2 August, 10am - 12pm

Come and plant some native groundcovers and shrubs to improve local wildlife habitat and celebrate National Tree Day. Please wear appropriate clothing: a hat, covered shoes, long sleeved shirt and long pants are recommended.

Marrrickville Community Nursery will supply the plants, and gloves, tools, watering cans/buckets and refreshments will be provided.

  • Location: Tempe Reserve, off Holbeach Avenue, Tempe 

Local Government Week: Keeping it Local

Monday 3 - Sunday 9 August

Local Government Week is an opportunity for councils to promote the importance of local government to the community. This year's theme, Keeping it Local, reflects political, social, community and commercial contexts.

A range of events will be held throughout the Marrickville local government area to celebrate the differences in our community and uniqueness of our region.

  • Location: Various locations across the Marrickville local government area
  • Contact: Citizens' Service Centre, phone 9335 2222

Worm Farming workshop

Tuesday 4 August, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Marrickville Youth Council Meeting

Wednesday 5 August, 5pm - 7pm

The Marrickville Youth Council meets to identify and address issues affecting young people in the Marrickville local government area.

  • Location: Meeting Room, Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Road, Marrickville
  • Contact: Citizens' Service Centre, phone 9335 2222

Friends of Cooks River Valley Garden Working Bee

Sunday 9 August, 9.30am - 12.30pm

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: 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

Composting and Worm Farming workshop

Wednesday 12 August, 1pm - 3pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

  • Location: Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan Street, Waterloo  
  • Bookings: Phone 9246 7803 

Natural Cleaning and Home Detox workshop

Saturday 15 August, 10am - 12pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Natural Cleaning and Home Detox workshop

Tuesday 18 August, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Water Sensitive Urban Design on your Property: Detailed Design Workshop

Saturday 22 August, 9.30am - 12.30pm

What is Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and how can you do it? This introductory workshop will teach you about options for different places and spaces around your home, including porous paving, wetlands, rain gardens, water sensitive landscaping, green roofs and walls, rainwater tanks and greywater treatment systems.

Bookings are essential.

  • Location: Tom Foster Community Centre, 11-13 Darley Street, Newtown
  • Bookings: Citizens' Service Centre, phone 9335 2222

Eco Choices for Home Renovators workshop

Saturday 22 August, 10am - 1pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

NSW Sport and Recreation Training Course: Running your Club - It's your Business

Wednesday 26 August, 6.30pm - 10pm

This training course has been developed to help volunteer office-bearers of non-profit local sporting clubs to fully understand their obligations. There will be descriptive checklists, templates, hypothetical exercises and supporting information to provide practical solutions and guidance to attendees.

  • Location: Debbie and Abbey Borgia Community Recreation Centre, 531 Illawarra Road, Marrickville
  • Contact: Council's Recreation Officer, phone 9335 2191

Composting and Worm Farming workshop

Sunday 30 August, 10am - 12.30pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

  • Location: Rosebery Community Centre, 78 Harcourt Parade (off Botany Road), Rosebery
  • Bookings: Phone 9246 7803 

 

September 2009

Adult Learners Week

Monday 31 August - Sunday 6 September

Council celebrates lifelong learning with its annual Adult Learners Week.

  • Location: Various locations across the Marrickville local government area
  • Contact: Citizens' Service Centre, phone 9335 2222

Marrickville Youth Council Meeting

Wednesday 2 September, 5pm - 7pm

The Marrickville Youth Council meets to identify and address issues affecting young people in the Marrickville local government area.

  • Location: Meeting Room, Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Road, Marrickville
  • Contact: Citizens' Service Centre, phone 9335 2222

Marrickville Aged Services Interagency

Thursday 3 September, 10am - 12.30pm

A meeting of agencies providing services to the frail aged, people with disabilities and carers living in the Marrickville local government area.

  • Location: Function Room, Level 3, Council Administration Building, 2-14 Fisher Street, Petersham
  • Contact: Citizens' Service Centre, phone 9335 2222

Adult Learners Week: Careers Expo

Friday 4 September, 10am - 5pm

Come to Council's annual Careers Expo to find out about different career opportunities.

  • Location: Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal Street, Petersham
  • Contact: Citizens' Service Centre, phone 9335 2222

Rainwater Harvesting technical workshop

Saturday 5 September, 9am - 12pm

If you're thinking of getting a rainwater tank, then come along to this free workshop. Find out how to meet the regulations, design and look after your own rainwater harvesting system, and get the best sized tank for your needs.

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

  • Location: Marrickville West Public School, Beauchamp Street, Marrickville
  • Bookings: Citizens' Service Centre, 9335 2222

Worm Farming workshop

Saturday 5 September, 10am - 12pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Natural Baby Care workshop

Saturday 5 September, 10am - 12pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Worm Farming workshop

Tuesday 8 September, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

No Dig Gardening workshop

Saturday 12 September, 10am - 12pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Marrickville Festival

Sunday 13 September, 11am - 5pm

The Marrickville Festival is the one of largest annual festivals in the Marrickville area, drawing crowds of more than 50,000 people each year to celebrate Marrickville's cultural diversity.

The event is a feast for the senses - with FREE live entertainment and cultural performances spread across 2 stages, a dedicated Kids Space with free workshops and performances, international foods, arts and crafts, displays, rides, over 100 stalls, and much more.

Friends of Cooks River Valley Garden Working Bee

Sunday 13 September, 9.30am - 12.30pm

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: 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

Natural Cleaning and Home Detox workshop

Tuesday 15 September, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Seniors Reference Group Meeting

Wednesday 16 September, 10am - 12.30pm

The Seniors Reference Group meets to identify and address issues affecting people over 55 years old in the Marrickville local government area.

  • Location: Amenities Room, Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal Street, Petersham
  • Bookings: Citizens' Service Centre, 9335 2222

Composting and Worm Farming workshop

Thursday 17 September, 6pm - 8pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

  • Location: Ultimo Community Centre, 40 William Henry Street, Ultimo
  • Bookings: Phone 9246 7803 

Natural Cleaning and Home Detox workshop

Saturday 19 September, 10am - 12pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Composting and Worm Farming workshop

Sunday 27 September, 10am - 12.30pm

A free workshop hosted by The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

  • Location: Rosebery Community Centre, 78 Harcourt Parade (off Botany Road), Rosebery
  • Bookings: Phone 9246 7803 

Rainwater Harvesting technical workshop

Wednesday 30 September, 6pm - 8.30pm

If you're thinking of getting a rainwater tank, then come along to this free workshop. Find out how to meet the regulations, design and look after your own rainwater harvesting system, and get the best sized tank for your needs.

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

  • Location: Tom Foster Community Centre, 11-13 Darley Street, Newtown
  • Bookings: Citizens' Service Centre, 9335 2222

 

October 2009

 

Marrickville Youth Council Meeting

Wednesday 7 October, 5pm - 7pm

The Marrickville Youth Council meets to identify and address issues affecting young people in the Marrickville local government area.

  • Location: Meeting Room, Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Road, Marrickville
  • Contact: Citizens' Service Centre, phone 9335 2222

Sump Oil Recycling Station

Saturday 17 October, 10am - 2pm

Do you have used motor oil at home and need to dispose of it? If so, all you need to do is pour your oil back into an empty oil container and take it to Council's Sump Oil Recycling Station. Your used oil will be cleaned and reused, helping to conserve a valuable resource and protect the environment.

  • Location: Seaview Street carpark, Dulwich Hill
  • Contact: Council's Waste Education Officer, 9335 2222

Rainwater Harvesting technical workshop

Saturday 31 October, 9am - 12pm

If you're thinking of getting a rainwater tank, then come along to this free workshop. Find out how to meet the regulations, design and look after your own rainwater harvesting system, and get the best sized tank for your needs.

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

  • Location: Marrickville West Public School, Beauchamp Street, Marrickville
  • Bookings: Citizens' Service Centre, 9335 2222

 

November 2009

 

Marrickville Youth Council Meeting

Wednesday 18 November, 5pm - 7pm

The Marrickville Youth Council meets to identify and address issues affecting young people in the Marrickville local government area.

  • Location: Meeting Room, Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Road, Marrickville
  • Contact: Citizens' Service Centre, phone 9335 2222

 

December 2009

 

Marrickville Youth Council Meeting

Wednesday 2 December, 5pm - 7pm

The Marrickville Youth Council meets to identify and address issues affecting young people in the Marrickville local government area.

  • Location: Meeting Room, Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Road, Marrickville
  • Contact: Citizens' Service Centre, phone 9335 2222