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September 2008

Mon 1 Sept

Mon 1 / Tues 2 / Wed 3

COONAMBLE

'In the Bin Short Film Festival & Education Program' presented by  Coonamble High School & Coonamble Arts Alive

In the Bin Short Film Festival and Educations Program tours the Outback Arts region in August / September 2008.  Outback Arts is seeking support from local community groups and members, schools, and local business to ensure that this project is secure.  In the Bin's patron is Australian actor Jack Thompson.  It features options of an MA, PG, and the Australian Film Commission's 'Black Screen' programs.

INFO: Outback Arts 02 6822 2484 E rado@outbackarts.com.au Web link In the Bin Project Page

Tues 2 Sept

Wed 3 Sept

COONAMBLE -  Plaza Theatre, Castlereagh Street -7.000pm

'In the Bin Short Film Festival'

Featuring up to 14 of Australia's Best Short Films plus up to four films produced during the Coonamble  three day  school workshop.

Adults $3.

INFO: 6822 2484

Thurs 4 Sept

COONAMBLE, Coonamble Bowling Club 9.00 am - 2.00 p.m.

Occupational Health and Safety Workshop - Free

Especially tailored for small employers this workshop is aimed at helping employers systematically manage safety in the workplace

INFO; 1800 624 097

Thurs  4 Sept -Sat 4 October

BREWARRINA - Visitor Info & Cultural Centre, 50 Bathurst St.,

'In Living Memory'

Exhibition of features from images of over 1000 black & white photographs from  Aboriginal Welfare Board 1919 -1966

Fri 5 Sept

WALGETT, Walgett RSL Hall

“I am Jack” (Monkey baa Theatre for Young People) The 'Butt Out Bullying' Project is supported by CASP funding

An anti bullying play for primary aged children and their parents.  Jack is smart and funny and eleven years old. Jack is also being bullied and needs help. Unfortunately, Jack’s mother is too wrapped up in herself to see this and Jack’s teacher, Mr. Angelou, is too busy to pay attention to the warning signs. But little does Jack know that help is close at hand.  (Based on the book by Suzanne Gervay)

INFO: Walgett Youth Development Officer Ph 02 6828 6126 W http://www.monkeybaa.com.au/i-am-jack.html

Sat 6 Sept

Sun 7 Sept

Mon 8 Sept

Tues 9 Sept

COLLARENEBRI, Town Hall

“I am Jack” (Monkey baa Theatre for Young People) The 'Butt Out Bullying' Project is supported by CASP funding

An anti bullying play for primary aged children and their parents.  Jack is smart and funny and eleven years old. Jack is also being bullied and needs help. Unfortunately, Jack’s mother is too wrapped up in herself to see this and Jack’s teacher, Mr. Angelou, is too busy to pay attention to the warning signs. But little does Jack know that help is close at hand.  (Based on the book by Suzanne Gervay)

INFO: Walgett Youth Development Officer Ph 02 6828 6126 W http://www.monkeybaa.com.au/i-am-jack.html

Wed 10 Sept

Thurs 11 Sept

COONAMBLE ; Shire Council Chambers

Outback Arts Quarterly  Board Meeting

INFO: Outback Arts Ph 02 6822 2484 E admin@outbackarts.com.au

Fri 12 Sept

LIGHTNING RIDGE, Lightning Ridge Bowling Club, Function Room

“I am Jack” (Monkey baa Theatre for Young People) The 'Butt Out Bullying' Project is supported by CASP funding

An anti bullying play for primary aged children and their parents.  Jack is smart and funny and eleven years old. Jack is also being bullied and needs help. Unfortunately, Jack’s mother is too wrapped up in herself to see this and Jack’s teacher, Mr. Angelou, is too busy to pay attention to the warning signs. But little does Jack know that help is close at hand.   (Based on the book by Suzanne Gervay)

INFO: Walgett Youth Development Officer Ph 02 6828 6126 W http://www.monkeybaa.com.au/i-am-jack.html

COUNCIL ELECTION DAY

Sat 13 Sept

COONAMBLE

'Memorial Breakfast'   Anglican Church Hall Namoi Street   9.00am

 First event in a weekend  planned to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone  of the present church. Full cooked breakfast for $10-00 per person

INFO; 6833 3181

COONAMBLE

'Historic  Footage of Early Coonamble'   Plaza Theatre  9.00am - 1pm

 Presented as part of  NSW History Week by the History Council NSW and The Coonamble Heritage Advisory Committee

INFO: 0437 271 936

QUAMBONE

 Marthaguy Picnic Races

INFO: p 0268332026 or www.coonamble.org/marthaguy

Sun 14 Sept

COONAMBLE

'Memorial Service and Luncheon'  Anglican Church Namoi Street from 10.00am

special service by Bishop Hurford to commemorate the the 100 year anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of the current church. Come along and be part of the time capsule to be planted on the weekend.

INFO; 6833 3181

COONAMBLE

'Walk the Loop'

Coonamble Quota Cancer Survival Fund - 8 km loop from Coonamble Golf Club, fun and exercise for the whole family, - walk, run or ride -  registrations from 9.00am at golf club, walk starts at 10.00am. To be followed by sausage sizzle and disco. Entry of $10-00 per person with bus to pick up if unable to make the whole distance.

INFO; 6822 1891 , 6822 2140 or 6823 5820

Mon 15 Sept

Tues 16 Sept

Wed 17 Sept

Thurs 18 - Sun 21 Sept

COONAMBLE NSW

Moorambilla Festival of New Australian Music

Moorambilla is a community choral festival which invites choirs and composers together to create new Australian works for whole community participation, as well as offering workshops in a variety of musical styles. This year featuring both boys & girls. 

INFO: www.moorambilla.com

Thurs 18 Sept

COONAMBLE;  Plaza Theatre, Castlereagh Street. 7.30pm

Moorambilla Festival - The Bard of Bourke & His Blokes

featuring regional artist in residence Andrew Hull and his Lonely Horse Band and the powerful sound of the Coonamble Blokes Choir.

Fri 19 Sept

GRAWIN - Sheepyard Flat Hotel

Lonely Horse Band Mini Tour

INFO:www.myspace.com/thelonelyhorseband or  0427 919 964

COONAMBLE : Coonamble Bowling Club from 8.30 pm

Moorambilla Festival - Coonamble Crooners Karaoke Competition

join the locals and visitors in an hilarious and entertaining night of musical mayhem - don't be shy!l

COONAMBLE: Bowling Club Auditorium from 6.00pm

Moorambilla Festival  -Coonamble Arts Alive Annual Exhibition

Annual exhibition featuring the best of local visual arts and crafts

INFO: Ph 02 6823 5815 or 02 6822 5885

Sat 20 Sept

WHITECLIFFS

Lonely Horse Band Mini Tour

Launch of the new album about the town 'Underground - A living Memory of White Cliffs'.

INFO: www.myspace.com/thelonelyhorseband or  0427 919 964

COONAMBLE : Main Street from 8.30am

Moorambilla Festival -Moorambilla Markets

COONAMBLE : Main Street from 6.30pm

Moorambilla Festival - Annual Lantern Parade- 'Flight & Freedom'

found sound sculptures alongside spectacular lanterns- see the parade at dusk to experience the magic.

COONAMBLE : Catholic Church Tooloon Street

Moorambilla Festival - Gala Scholarship Concert

The flagship Festival musical event featuring all the choirs, string quartet and the very best the Festival has to offer.

Sun 21 Sept

COONAMBLE NSW

Moorambilla Festival of New Australian Music

Mon 22 Sept

Tues 23 Sept

Wed 24 Sept

Thurs 25 Sept

Fri 26 Sept

GULARGAMBONE - two eight two eight Gallery

Art & Photography Exhibition

Opening Night - Wine and Canapés - Gold Coin Donation Entry

INFO: Ph 02 6825 1828

LIGHTNING RIDGE - Arts & Crafts Hall  7.00pm

Spring Competitive Exhibition

Opening Night - Wine and Canapés - $10 Entry

INFO: Ph 6829 1363 or 6829 0446 or 0407 109 945

Fri 26 Sept - Friday 31Oct

GULARGAMBONE - two eight two eight Gallery

Art & Photography Exhibition

Gold Coin Donation Entry

INFO: Ph 02 6825 1828

Fri 26 Sept - Tue 7 Oct

LIGHTNING RIDGE - Arts & Crafts Hall  7.00pm

Spring Competitive Exhibition

INFO: Ph 02 6829 1363 or 6829 0446 or 0407 109 945

Sat 27 Sept

COME-BY-CHANCE

Come by Chance Picnic Races

INFO: Ph 02 6828 5289 W www.coonamble.org/cbc

Sun 28 Sept

Mon 29 Sept

Tues 30 Sept