Top events in November
Rosehill Gardens Melbourne Cup Day
November 4
Racing season is well and
truly under way, culminating
with the Melbourne Cup
on November 4. There
are many venues across
Western Sydney to enjoy
the race that stops the
nation. The next best thing
can be experienced at
Rosehill Racecourse, with
picnic races, live music
and all the action from
Flemington on the big
screen. Call 9930 4000
for all the details.
Foundation Day 2008
November 2
This big celebration marks 218 years
since Australia’s first successful
European settlement was established.
Discover Parramatta’s Aboriginal and
European heritage at the time when the
First Fleet arrived in 1788. Learn how the
colonists struggled to grow food and
survive as their meagre supplies started
to run out. Parramatta Park, 11am-3pm,
free. Ph: 8839 3311
Carp Fish Out
November 8
Help keep Parramatta River carp-free
by joining in a day of fun and excitement
on the riverbank. This is a great family
activity with lots of prizes available. Last
year’s winner beat 250 others with a
2.1kg carp! Ph: 9806 5115
World Picnic Day
November 16
Celebrate the Parklands Foundation
World Picnic Day at Newington Armory
with food stalls, markets, kids activities,
games and music. You can even take part
in the World’s Greatest Pram Stroll.
From 10am- 3pm, free. Ph: 9714 7119.
www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au
November
1
Calling all food lovers! Head down to Church St Mall Parramatta for the Parramatta Farmers Market from 8am, free. Ph: 0406 258 687
Start of Digital Photography Workshop for Beginners course, 10am, Parramatta Library, $55. Ph: 9806 5159
2
Smell the roses in The Rumsey Rose Garden, Parramatta Park. The Heritage Rose Society will be available to answer questions, free, 11am- 3pm. Ph: 8833 5000
Sathya Sai multi-faith singing workshop at Toongabbie Community Centre, Targo & Toongabbie roads, 4pm. Ph: 0419 881 312
3
Struggling with school? Get some free help with your homework at Parramatta library at 3.30pm. Ph: 9806 5159
Find your rhythm at a ceroc dancing class at Wenty Leagues, 7.15pm, $12. Ph: 9410 1111
4
Bring your toddlers for a morning of stories at Parramatta library from 10.30am. Ph: 9806 5159
PJ Gallagher’s is hosting an exciting Melbourne Cup lunch today from 12.30pm, including a scrumptious four-course meal, giant plasma TV and a tonne of prizes to be won. Ph: 9635 8811 to book.
5
Def Leppard is back in the country with their new album at the Acer Arena. Ph: 132 849 or visit www. ticketek.com.au for tickets.
Rugby League World Cup: Ireland v Samoa, Parra Stadium, 6pm kick-off. Ph: 9683 5755
Hone your snapping skills at Parra RSL Camera Club, meets at Parra RSL, 7.30pm. Ph: 9633 5177
6
Job Seekers Club meets today at Granville Library from 10am. Ph: 9637 4270
Kids love magic? Send them to the Skills Workshop to learn the famous tissue act, 5pm, Aquatic Centre, Sydney Olympic Park ,$20. Ph: 0412 402 742
7
Check out the outdoor exhibition Sculpture Projects in the River City along the river and throughout the city. Ph: 9806 5115
Tour historic Rose Hill with Parramatta Park Trust director Christopher Levins, 1pm, free. Ph: 8833 5000
NBL: Westbus Sydney Spirits v Tigers at the Sports Centre, 7.30pm. www.ticketek.com.au
8
Two of the world’s hottest artists – Rihanna and Chris Brown –will blow away their audience in a highlyanticipated performance at Acer Arena. www.ticketek.com.au
Give your pet the best out there and check out the Pet & Animal Expo at Rosehill Racecourse from 10am. Ph: 9876 4600
9
Parramatta Salvation Army has been doing amazing community work since 1884. They provide English conversation groups, emergency relief, playgroup, hospital visits and much more. Donate some dollars so they can keep up the good work. www.salvos.org.au
10
Anyone up for a round of mini golf? Take your buggy down to the Olympic Park for a day of putt-putt on an 18-hole mini golf course. Ph: 9714 7888
Develop speaking skills at Holroyd Toastmasters, Toongabbie Community Centre, 7.15 pm. http://holroyd. freetoasthost.info
11
Head to Olympic Park for ‘Cookies and Craft’, a morning of baking and artistic fun with the kids. Starts at 10am for $15. Ph: 9763 7833
Its Remembrance Day, so at 11am (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month) pause to remember all men and women who have died for our country in wars.
12
NBL: Westbus Sydney Spirit takes on the Blaze at the Sports Centre, 7.30pm. www.ticketek.com.au
Get back to nature with the ‘Up With The Birds Tour’ from 8am, Parramatta Park, $6. Ph: 8833 5000
13
Is your kid the next Inspector Morse? Send them on the Heritage Clue Trail, Sydney Olympic Park, every day from 9.30am, $5. Ph: 9714 7888
Enjoy a morning of rhymes and stories with your babies at the Bibs and Books program at the Parramatta library from 10.30am. Ph: 9806 5159
14
It’s Riverbeats Water 16 Project where the youth have the chance to air their concerns regarding water issues. Hosted by Adam Spencer and Dr Karl at the Riverside Theatres, 10am, bookings essential. Ph: 9806 5115
Happy hour and live entertainment at the Sydney Olympic Park, 5-9pm. Ph 9714 7888
15
Party all day and all night long at Riverbeats Live. Watch the night come to life with a series of performances by the river. Ph: 9806 5115
Nivea Visage Girls Day Out at Rosehill Gardens, $20, 11am. For the ultimate experience, head to the Seven Deadly Sins Party, $95. Ph: 9930 4000
16
Polly want a cracker? Head to the Birds Australia Discovery Centre, Sydney Olympic Park from 10am- 4pm. Ph: 9714 7888
Release your comic genius at the Hayase Manga Group, Mars Hill Cafe, 2pm. Ph: 9893 9888
Slip slop and slap because it is National Skin Cancer Week. www.cancer.org.au
17
Get some help with your homework for free at Parramatta library at 3.30pm. Ph: 9806 5159
Shake up a storm with latin dance classes at One World Sport, 7pm, $15. Ph: 9633 2600
Computer help in Cantonese and Mandarin, Parra library, 10am. Ph: 9806 5159
18
Get your toddlers down to Parramatta library for a morning of stories from 10.30am. Ph: 9806 5159
Try your noggin at trivia, Merrylands RSL, 7pm. Ph: 8868 7777
Channel Jackie Chan at Parra PCYC with karate classes, 7pm. Ph: 9635 8242
19
Fancy a bike ride? Head to Sydney Olympic Park from 9am. Bike hire available Ph: 9714 7888
Tour historic Governer’s Dairy, built around 1800, 2pm, $6. Bookings essential. Ph: 8833 5000
Give your vocal chords some exercise at My Way Karaoke, The Albion, 8pm. Ph: 9891 3288
20
Get dancing at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Night Northmead Bowling Club, 7.30pm, $3. Ph: 9630 2875
Enjoy some laid-back jazz at the Collector Hotel, cnr Smith and George streets, 7.30pm. Ph: 9689 1122
Give kickboxing a go at Parra PCYC, 7pm. Ph: 9635 8242
21
Six Quick Chicks return to Parra with their quirky comedy cabaret act. Riverside Theatres, 9pm. Ph: 8839 3399
Movies not scary enough? Freak yourself out at the ghost tour of Old Govt House, Parramatta Park, 7.50pm, $28. Ph: 9635 8149
22
Express yourself at the Mars Hill Cafe new writers group, 3pm. Ph: 9893 9888
Free computer classes for new arrivals and refugees at Parramatta library, 10am. Ph: 9682 6719
Line dancing at Rosehill Bowling Club, 7pm, $10. Ph: www.roots-boots.net
23
Last day of the Sydney Motorcycle Show at Sydney Olympic Park. Log on to www.australiamotorcycleexpo.com.au for bookings
Guitar legend Ian Moss rocks Parra Leagues, 7pm, $40. Ph: 8833 0777
Ride a Bike at Sydney Olympc Park from 9am. Ph: 9714 7888
24
Kick up your heels at R’n’R dance lessons, Guildford Leagues, 7pm. Ph: 9780 1333
Is email taking over your life? Check out the Master Your Inbox workshop run by BASI at 5.30pm, level 3, suite 302, 55 Phillip St, Parramatta. www.basi.com.au
25
Come join Australian author Jane Mundy as she talks about her book Cholas in Bowlers: Journey to Bolivia for the Lunchtime Australian Author Talks at Parramatta library, 1pm. Ph: 9806 5159
It is White Ribbon Day. Buy a ribbon to help the United Nations eliminate violence against women. www.whiteribbonday.org.au
26
Sydney Dance Company Hip Hop classes at 162 Church St, 6pm, $18. Ph: 9258 4818
Life drawing workshop at Parramatta Artists Studios, 45 Hunter St, $10, 6pm. Ph: 9687 6090
27
Christmas is still a month away but you can celebrate early at the annual Kidz Christmas Concert , Parra Town Hall, 6pm. Limited seat available. Ph: 8839 3311
Violin virtuoso Andre Rieu takes the stage at ANZ Stadium with his ‘Romantic Vienna Night’ tour. www.ticketek.com.au
28
Express yourself at the Mars Hill Cafe’s Open Mic Night for poetry, prose and spoken word, at 8pm. Ph: 9893 9888
Legendary singersongwriter John Mellencamp is back after 15 years and is performing at the Acer Arena, 7.30pm. www.ticketek.com.au
29
NBL: Westbus Sydney Spirits v. Dragons at the Sports Centre, 7.30pm. www.ticketek.com.au
30
Get out your swimmers and thongs ‘cause it’s the last day of spring. Summer starts tomorrow!
Western Fringes Musician Network, 4.30pm, Mars Hill Cafe. Ph: 9893 9888
Get your dose of cinema with FLEXIFF 2008 at the Sydney Olympic Park as part of the Cinewest, 2pm. Ph: 9714 7888