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to summer school holiday activities for teenagers

School’s out and it’s Summertime 2004/5
Are you ready?!
School is finally out and it’s time for some summertime fun! Check it out, all the information you need is here, there’s workshops, programs, and special events designed especially for 12 – 18 year olds!

For the best holidays you’ve ever had, grab your friends and get ready to party with Summertime 2004/5. For more information contact Townsville City Council on 4727 9680

Other things to do:

Sunday 19 - Thursday 23 December 2004	5.30pm - 9.30pm
Stable on The Strand An event where Churches from across Townsville and Thuringowa come together to create the Christmas message in story, song and festivity. Finale consisting of a parade along the promenade followed by a short service and Twilight Carols in Strand Park on Friday 24 December commencing at 6.30pm
Where - Strand Park

Monday 27 December 2004
Boxing Day Late Night Movie Marathon Four big movies for one low price
Where - Birch Carroll & Coyle City Cinemas
For movie details phone 4771 4101 Or log onto www.birch.com.au

Library Events

Write On
Do u like writing and are aged between 13 and 16? Write an original short story of 1000 words or less and be in the running to win fantastic prizes including gift vouchers and an author visit for your school. Short stories must be received by the Townsville Library Service by 4 February, 2005.

Chill Zone
Do u like reading, have great stamina and are aged between 12 and 16? This is for U!! Aitkenvale Library is hosting a read-a-thon between 17 and 21 January. Win great prizes for Chilling Out.

Want to know more about these or other holiday programmes? Phone the Young People’s Librarian on 4727 8314 or email smb@townsville.qld.gov.au Where - Aitkenvale Library, Petunia St Aitkenvale, and
Knowledge Centre City Library, Level 1 Northtown, 280 Flinders St Mall

Museum of Tropical Queensland

Open 9.30am - 5.00pm every day except Christmas Day
Free entry with proof of Townsville residency.
"Geology Rocks!" holiday program, sessions weekdays only:
Monday 10 - Friday 21 January 2005. Phone 4726 0600 to book
Where - Museum of Tropical Queensland, Flinders St. East Townsville

SUMMERTIME 2004 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

For more information about these events and bookings (where indicated) phone Community Development Section, Townsville City Council on 4727 9680.
For outdoor activities: In the event of rain listen to local radio stations. All costs include GST.

Monday 20 December 2004	3:30pm - 4:30pm & 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Come and Try Tennis Wanna be the next Anna Kournikova or Pat Rafter?? Or just want to learn the basics?
Where - Riverside Gardens Tennis Court, across from Delfin Sales & Info Centre
Cost - Free, bookings required, 2 sessions available

Monday 20 December 2004	3pm - 5pm
Tree Planting Do your bit for the environment - with Greening Townsville and Council’s Environmental Management Services plus the UFO
Where - Cope St Park, Stuart
Cost - Free

Tuesday 21 December 2004	9am - 1:15pm
Magnetic Island Water Recycling Facility Tour A fun day over on Maggie checking out the recycling initiatives with an Environmental Officer. Ferry transport provided - details on registration
Cost - Free, bookings required

Wednesday 22 December 2004	1pm - 3pm
Session two - Come and Try Pottery Follow up from Stage One
Where - NQ Potters Association, 15 Flower Street, Railway Estate
Cost - Free, bookings required

Thursday 23 December 2004	2:30pm - 3:30pm & 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Come and Try Archery Take aim, learn safe, fun archery skills
Where - Townsville PCYC, Wellington Street, Aitkenvale
Cost - Free, bookings required, 2 sessions available

Wednesday 5 January 2005	7pm - 9pm
Theatre Sports Express yourself through improvised and interactive theatre
Where - Castle Hill PCYC, Hugh Street, Garbutt
Cost - Free, bookings required

Thursday 6 January 2005	7pm - 9pm
Save a Mate Program You heard it - learn how you can be a Hero with the Red Cross
Where - Oonoonba Community Centre, 2 Shannon St, Oonoonba
Cost - Free, bookings required

Friday 7 January 2005	7pm - 9pm
Dive-In-Movie Escape the heat - relax in the pool and watch a latest release movie
Where - Long Tan Pool, Cr Fulham Rd & Lindeman Ave, Heatley
Cost - $3.50

Friday 7 January 2005	4:30pm - 6:30pm
Fried Night - UFO UFO, sports, PS2 games plus a movie!
Where - Townsville Skate Park, Murray Lyons Drive, Murray
Cost - Free

Monday 10 January 2005	2pm - 5pm
UFO and HiCCuP Got the hiccups? The opening of HiCCuP - sports, games + UFO and a big day of fun for kids!
Where - Heatley Primary School, Cr Fulham Rd & Mill Dr, Heatley Contact HiCCup Coordinator, on 0432 118 513 for further details
Cost - Free

Tuesday 11 January 2005	9am -11am & 3pm - 5pm
Garbutt Sk8 Park Repaint – Day 1 We need to re-funk the Sk8 Park - wanna help? Join artists to plan and implement the new design - wear old clothes!
Where - Garbutt Skate Park, Harold Phillips Park
Cost - Free

Tuesday 11 January 2005	8:30am - noon
Louisa Creekwatch Fish monitoring, Creek Watch and Creek Care Activities with Volunteers Conservation Australia
Where - Cr Bayswater & Whitehouse St, Garbutt Look out for the signs
Cost - Free, bookings required

Wednesday 12 January 2005	9am -11am & 3pm - 5pm
Garbutt Sk8 Park Repaint – Day 2 We need to re-funk the Sk8 Park - wanna help? Join artists to plan and implement the new design - wear old clothes!
Where - Garbutt Skate Park, Harold Phillips Park
Cost - Free

Thursday 13 January 2005	4pm - 9pm
UFO and Movie Night UFO, sports, PS2 games plus a movie!
Where - Melrose Park, Dearness Street, Garbutt
Cost - Free

Thursday 13 January 2005	9am -11am & 3pm - 5pm
Garbutt Sk8 Park Repaint – Day 3 We need to re-funk the Sk8 Park - wanna help? Join artists to plan and implement the new design - wear old clothes!
Where - Garbutt Skate Park, Harold Phillips Park
Cost - Free

Thursday 13 January 2005	4pm - 5pm
Dog Training You CAN get Fido to behave! The Dog Training Club will teach you skills in how to train dogs (pets allowed)
Where - Charles Street Park, Cnr Charles Street & Fulham Road, Heatley
Cost - Free, bookings required

Friday 14 January 2005	3:30pm - 9pm
UFO and Movie Night UFO, sports, PS2 games plus a movie!
Where - Kerry John Hanran Memorial Park, Nome
Cost - Free

Saturday 15 January 2005	7pm - 9pm
Dive-In-Movie Escape the heat - relax in the pool and watch a latest release movie
Where - Tobruk Pool, The Strand
Cost - $3.50

Monday 17 January 2005	1pm - 4pm
Come and Try Badminton Flying Shuttlecocks Bat-man! Never played Badminton before? Come and learn!
Where - Fit 4 Life Centre, 62 Charters Towers Road, Hermit Park
Cost - Free, bookings required

Tuesday 18 January 2005	8:30am - noon
Louisa Creekwatch Fish monitoring, Creek Watch and Creek Care Activities with Volunteers Conservation Australia
Where - Cr Bayswater & Whitehouse St, Garbutt Look out for the signs
Cost - Free, bookings required

Wednesday 19 January 2005	12:30pm - 2:30pm
"Get ready for casual work" Want to take on a part-time job? Want some info before you start? Get some advice from the experts
Where - Heatley Community Centre, Cnr Fulham Rd & Linderman Avenue, Heatley
Cost - Free, bookings required

Thursday 20 January 2005	5pm - 9pm
UFO and Movie Night UFO, sports, PS2 games plus a movie!
Where - Oak Valley Park
Cost - Free

Thursday 20 January 2005	2:30pm - 3:30pm & 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Come and Try Archery Take aim, learn safe, fun archery skills
Where - Townsville PCYC, Wellington Street, Aitkenvale
Cost - Free, bookings required, 2 sessions available

Friday 21 January 2005	2pm - 5pm
UFO and HiCCuP We've had the hiccups - celebrate the end of this program with a funfilled event
Where - Heatley Primary School, Cr Fulham Rd & Mill Dr, Heatley Contact HiCCup Coordinator, on 0432 118 513 for further details
Cost - Free

Friday 21 January 2005	5pm - 9pm
Mix Tracks, Beats and Grooves DJ and Dance workshop and demonstration with Espionage Productions
Where - Townsville PCYC, Wellington Street, Aitkenvale
Cost - Free

Saturday 22 January 2005	7pm - 9pm
Dive-In-Movie Escape the heat - relax in the pool and watch a latest release movie
Where - Kokoda Pool, 41 Wellington Street, Mundingburra
Cost - $3.50

Proudly sponsored by Townsville City Council, Townsville Youth Council and Department of Communities.

For more information contact Community Development Section, Townsville City Council Ph. 4727 9680 or check out the website: www.townsville.qld.gov.au/services/commdevt/