Canning Agricultural, Horticultural & Recreational Society
Friday 31 October 5.00pm – 10.00pm Saturday 9.00am – 10.00pm*October 31st and November 1st 2008.
Cannington Greyhounds, Station Street Cannington
Adults $10 , Children 5 to 15 years $5 , Aged Pensioner Card Holders $5
A great day out with food and fun for everyone; rides, showbags and animals. There will be exhibiting and judging of dairy goats, cattle, sheep, rabbits, donkeys, mules, pigeons, poultry and the ever popular children’s farmyard nursery provides everyone with a touch of living the country life. Friday night fireworks!!!!
Black String Puppet Theatre, Fire Jugglers, Childrens farm animals, pony rides
Show rides, show bags etc

Phone 9451 1820 www.canningshow.net

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Red Bull Air Race, Perth
Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2 November.
Spectators will be able to view the race from around the banks of the Swan River, with the best viewing location on Sir James Mitchell Park in South Perth.
Free – Packages available.
$11.10 standard
$9 group (10+)
Touching down in 10 cities worldwide in 2008, the Perth Red Bull Air Race event is the only race of its kind in Australia. From the heart of the city to the open countryside, over land or water, a Red Bull Air Race can take place almost anywhere. Spectacular backdrops and jaw dropping stunts guarantee that spectators experience one of the most innovative and exciting new sports competitions around today. Red Bull Air Race 2008 promises more nail biting racing action as the pilots face off in the deciding round of the World Series competition.

Tel: 08 9288 4569 or www.redbullairrace.com.au

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Be Kids Community Fair 11:00am to 4:00pm 15 November (Saturday) 2008
Princess May Park, Adelaide Street, Fremantle.
Free admission
All proceeds to assist Be Kids projects in Kenya. Stalls will feature homemade multicultural food, local and African handicrafts, plants and cakes. There will be storytelling, face painting, magic, fun activities, Bubblemania, and much more.

Tel: 08 9337 1735 or www.bekids.org

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Little Feet Festival 2008
1:00pm to 5:00pm 16 November (Sunday) 2008
City of Joondalup Leisure Centre, Craigie Whitfords Ave, Craigie.
Free entry
Children can explore a world of possibilities at the City of Joondalup’s Little Feet Festival. Featuring Olympic pentathlete Kylie Wheeler, Postman Pat, artwork, games, baby animal farm, aquatic playground, and much more.
Tel: 08 9400 4921 or www.joondalup.wa.gov.au

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Broom! Broom!
18 to 23 November 2008
Tuesday, 18 November 7:00pm
Wednesday, 19 November 11:00am & 7:00pm
Thursday, 20 November 11:00am & 7:00pm
Friday, 21 November 11:00am & 7:00pm
Saturday, 22 November 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, 23 November 2:00pm
Subiaco Arts Centre
Tickets are available through BOCS
Standard $15.00
Concession Pensioners, Seniors Cardholders, Unemployed, Full Time Students 13 Years and Older $12.00
Children 5 - 12 Years
Fusing clowning, puppetry, and music, this show is designed for the whole family. Broom! Broom!! tells a story of the mystery of friendship and the befriending of mystery, and how together two clown cleaners sweep away life’s cobwebs with some high-powered high-jinks. Broom! Broom!! takes the timeless art of clowning, adds a contemporary twist and fuses it with puppetry and music to create this dynamic and delightful show, a must see for the whole family. This hilarious new production is suitable for family audience and particularly for children 5 - 12 years.

Tel: 08 9484 1133 or www.broombroomshow.com.au

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Great Bike Ride
23 November (Sunday) 2008
Registration Closing Dates
Online - 12pm Friday 21st November
Post/Fax - Must be received by Friday 14th November
Shop - Closes at 4pm Saturday 22nd November
Langley Park, Perth
Pricing: see website
Presented by The City of Perth and the Rotary Club of Perth to raise funds for the St John of God Foundation Horizon House Project, Hope for Children, and the Heart Foundation. 3 different courses, 10km, 53km or 106km course!! this event is really all about riders getting their friends, colleagues and families to give money to the charities through sponsorship (and enjoying a great ride around the river of course) we thought we would give something back to you for all your hard fundraising efforts!!

Register by calling 08 9244 5200 or www.greatbikeride.com.au

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Sunset Markets
7.00pm to 10.00pm, every Friday evening, 21 November to 19 December 2008
Central Walk and Reid Promenade, Joondalup
Free
Presented by the City of Joondalup. Goodies for sale, free entertainment such as bands, buskers and street performers, plus free rides and activities.

www.joondalup.wa.gov.au

Kwinana Hornets Shell Novice Swim Meet
From 9:00am 16 November (Sunday) 2008
Kwinana Recquatic Centre, Gilmore Ave, Kwinana.
Free to try out
Dive in and try out competitive swimming. There is no need to be a member of a swimming club or have any special skill - you just have to enjoy swimming! Kwinana Hornets is a small south of the river swimming club that began swimming in 1964. It is very family orientated and a friendly atmosphere, a big range of training is available and memberships range from non-competitor, recreational and full competitive. It is very fun and relaxing and everyone should give the club a go.

Email: webmaster@kwinanaswimming.org for further details

What’s On Perth by Rebecca Doughty

Gogo Fish
(suitable for 5 - 12 years)
Sept 30 – Oct 11th Tues – Sat. 11am and 1pm
Subiaco Arts Centre studio, 180 Hammersley Rd Subiaco
$14.90pp
This drama recreates the world of the Placoderms, water borne, amour-plated evolutionary ancestors of humans that lived in the Kimberley 375 million years ago. Its story takes you back there with a time-travelling fish club. The club arrives at an evolutionary turning point: swamp fish are developing the bone structures of arms and legs. Will the Placoderms realise that to be a ‘fish out of water’ IS progress? This is a West Australian story with international significance and a comedy based on scientific fact.

Phone 9380 3080
www.barkinggecko.com.au

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GinGin Observatory – Family Space Adventures Star Gazing and Cosmic Dinner
2, 3, 9 & 10th October 5.30 – 8.30pm
Gingin Observatory, Military Rd Gingin
Adults $46 Children $32
Join astronomers and discover the universe. Enjoy the stargazing and a meal as a family.

Phone 9575 7740
www.ginginobservatory.com

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Fremantle School Holiday Fun
10am – 3pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays 27th Sept – 10th Oct.
Kings Square Fremantle
Free
Activities include giant chess, card making, origami workshops, poetry classes, colouring competitions, face painting and balloon giveaways.

Phone 9432 9888
www.fremantle.wa.gov.au

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Belmont Festival
Launch on Sunday, October 5, 2008 from 10am to 2pm Festival continues from Oct 5 – Nov 22nd.
Hardey Park, Great Eastern Highway, Belmont
Free events
Huge variety of activities including outdoor movie nights, concerts in the part, extreme sports competition, breakfast with the stars and Railway stakes with Jimmy Barnes. There will be a water ski show at the launch and tons of free activities and entertainment including a teddy bears picnic and other family events during the festival period.

Phone 9477 7248
www.belmont.wa.gov.au

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Kelmscott Show
October 17th 4-10pm, 18-19th 9am – 9pm.
Showgrounds, River Road Kelmscott
Nominal entry fee and purchases as chosen
A great day out with food and fun for everyone; rides, showbags and animals. Kelmscott Agricultural Society Fire Works Display will kick off at approx 8:30PM on both Friday & Saturday nights. There will be exhibiting and judging of dairy goats, cattle, sheep, rabbits, donkeys, mules, pigeons, poultry and the ever popular children’s farmyard nursery provides everyone with a touch of living the country life. The horses in action on the lower arena allow local riders to enter into hacking, novelties and show jumping events.

Phone 9390 7121
www.kelmscottannualshow.com.au

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Zigzag Community Arts Festival
11:00am till 8:00pm 10am Oct 26th
Stirk Park Kalamunda
Free
The festival theme for 2008 is collaboration. Soak up the culture at the Kalamunda Community Arts Festival focused on building and nurturing scores of creative partnerships and collaborations in the local community. The collaborations will celebrate the rich cultural life in the Hills – the musicians, visual artists, dancers and creative community artisans in all areas of the arts. Kids can try out pottery, woodwork, hessian crafts, weaving, storytelling, dressing dolls and music. Pre-festival workshops and activities for children and teens are also available.

www.zigzagfestival.org

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Spring Family Bushwalks
Bungendore Park Djilba Walk

Sunday 21 September 2008
Choice of two walks - 2.5km or 3km
Register at Armadale Christian College car park Admiral Road, Bedfordale
Settlers Common Walk

Sunday 5 October 2008
Choice of two walks - 3 km or 6 km (both one way)
Register at the Field Centre, Corner of Carradine road and Albany Highway
Walk the Wungong

Sunday 19 October 2008
This walk is approximately 5km one way
Register at Wungong Dam’s lower car park,
Admiral Road, Bedfordale
Churchman Bushland Walks

Sunday 2 November 2008
Choice of a 5km or a 6km walk
Register at Beeloo Close, Off Churchman Brook Road, Roleystone

Free
Wonderful family outings spent in the natural bushland surrounding Armadale. Great opportunity to teach children about respect for our environment and the myriad of wildflowers and animals we have at our fingertips to enjoy. So why not pack a picnic and the kids and spend some time discovering the wonders of your own back door.

Phone 9399 0187
www.armadale.wa.gov.au

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Bayswater Waves 10th Birthday Fun Day
12 – 4pm 25th October
Bayswater Waves, Cnr Broun Ave and Priestley St Embleton
$2 entry
Fun activities for all children. Bob the Builder show will commence at 2pm. Also pony rides, Old McDonald’s Travelling Farm, Mechanical Surfboard, Junior Pirate Slide, Pool Inflatables, bouncy castle and free showbags for the first 100 entrants.

Phone 9276 6538
www.bayswater.wa.gov.au

What’s On Perth by Rebecca Doughty

Targa West Rally
Friday 5th September 8.45am and 6pm
8.45am Murray Street Mall and 6pm James Street, Northbridge
Free
A total of 87 cars in four categories will line up in the Mall for the start of the 3 day event before heading off to Barbagallo Raceway, as well as the hills and valleys around Perth. At the end of day one at 6 pm the cars will gather in James Street, Northbridge for a ‘show and shine’, while drivers and support crews will enjoy the hospitality of the city’s premier entertainment precinct. There are four different sections in the rally;
 the Classic Challenge, which includes a 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV;
 the Modern Challenge, which includes a ’84 Porsche and F6 Typhoon;
 the Classic Competition division, which includes a ‘65 Ford Mustang, ’72 Ford Escort and ’73 Datsun 240 Z; and the
 Modern Competition, the field of which includes a Lotus Elise and Lamborghini Superleggera.

Contact:www.cityofperth.wa.gov.au

Castledare Miniature Railway
1st Sunday of each month and 3rd Sunday of each month
1st Sunday Niana Station Castledare Place Wilson 11am - 3:00pm
3rd Sunday Wilson Park Station Kent St. Wilson (Kent St. Weir) on the 10am – 2pm.
Entry to the grounds and use of the facilities is free. Fares, Adult $5.00 Child $2.50 Multi Rider $20.00 Under 2 years of age travel free with adult.
Ride the miniature train to see flora and fauna of our natural Australian bush. Tours of the Loco sheds and work shops can be arranged.

Contact:Secretary Ken Belcher Ph (08) 9356 2290 Email- secretarycastledare@amnet.net.au or web: www.castledare.com.au

Checkered Flag Slot Cars
Monday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tuesday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wednesday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Shop 5, 1909 Albany Hwy MADDINGTON, WA, 6109
Pricing – Dependant on number of laps and races booked.
Checkered Flag Slotcar Raceway in Maddington offers Perth’s premier slotcar raceway on a 8 lane 42 metre road course, also a 6 lane 20 metre road course, with a scale 1/8th mile dragstrip and a 4 lane AFX track!!
Organised racing 5 nights a week.
Specializing in:-
* Birthday Parties
* Group Bookings
* Social Clubs
* Mobile Track Hire Service

Contact:Phone 9452 0933 Fax 9452 0934 Mobile 0427 731 853

Cycling around river
Whenever you like – Bike Hire – 7 Days 9-5pm
Causeway Car Park Perth East end of Riverside Drive About Bike Hire at the East end of Riverside Drive
Free or Bike hire cost if required. From $10 per hour adults and $7 children
Perth has a large number of cycleways that make cycling around the river a safe and fun way to see the city. A popular ride is leaving from About Bike Hire at the East end of Riverside Drive, past Barrack Street Jetty, crossing the Narrows bridge, riding through South Perth, over the Causeway and then back to About Bike Hire.

Contact:9221 2665 or click here

Play School Live in Concert in Western Australia
Friday 8 September 06 - Fremantle Town Hall
Saturday 9 September 06 - Warnbro Community YMCA
Sunday 10 September 06 - Morley Sports and Recreation Centre
Tuesday 12 September 06 - South Perth Civic Centre
Wednesday 13 September 06 - Morley Sports and Recreation Centre
Thursday 14 September 06 - South Perth Civic Centre01 Sep 08 to 10 Sep 08
Adults at Children’s prices $12. Babies under 12 months FREE when sitting on a lap. Standard Adults and children - $9.90 through BOCS
Hear songs and stories and play games with two presenters from every toddler’s favourite TV show, Play School. The Play School presenters, along with the real stars of the show Big Ted, Little Ted, Jemima and Humpty, will imaginatively entertain kids in Western Australia. Singing songs such as ‘Incy Wincy’, ‘Twinkle Twinkle’, ‘I’m a Little Tea Pot’, ‘The Der Glumph’ and ‘The Wiggley Woo’.

A 40 minute performance and the presenters will come out after the show to meet and greet the audience.

There is lots of audience participation so kids will be singing and dancing along with their beloved characters but just like the show there are quiet times to just watch and listen.

Contact: www.bocsticketing.com.au

Celebrate Father’s Day Festival
07 Sep 08 10:00am to 3:00pm
Synergy Parkland – Kings Park, West Perth
Gold coin donation
This Father’s Day you can enjoy lots of fun outdoor activities, such as African drumming, giant rock-wall climbing, kite making, camel rides and more at Kings Park in West Perth.
Little kids can meet Fat Cat and enjoy the reptile displays while bigger kids can find their creative side at woodworking workshops or jump around in Sumo suits.

There will be loads of interactive displays, demonstrations, music and entertainment but, most importantly, there will be pancakes! A must on any Father’s Day, the whole family can enjoy eating them in the catering marquee or get in on the action at the pancake tossing competitions.

Contact: click here

Maylands Waterland
Dependant on weather. Confirm first.
Clarkson Road Maylands WA 6051
$3 for adults and $2.50 for children
Maylands Waterland is just 7km from Perth’s centre on the Maylands Peninsula, overlooking the Swan River. It has four pools, a mini golf area, wildflower gardens and grassed and shaded picnic areas. The play equipment and barbecues make it the perfect place for a family outing.
This Council-owned, unique recreational facility is run by the YMCA and comprises a fully enclosed landscaped area housing four shaded splash pools to suit children of varying ages, a water slide, waterfall and channel, a large water fountain to play under, a mini golf course and a bouncy castle.In addition to these water facilities, Maylands Waterland also has shaded seating areas, a barbecue for general use, as well as a kiosk from which light refreshments can be purchased.Squeals of excitement emanate from this unique facility as children enjoy the fun and freedom of its safe, child-friendly environment. Of course parental supervision is essential at all times, however the facility also has fully qualified lifeguards available to provide additional support.

Contact: - (08) 9272 4456 or www.bayswater.wa.gov.au

Swan Bells Tower
Open daily from 10am. Open everyday except Good Friday and Christmas Day Last entry 3.45 (winter) or (4.15) summer.
Barrack Square Riverside Drive, Perth WA 6831
$10 Adults and $7 Concessions
The Swan Bells Tower, on the banks of the Swan River, houses the historic bells from St Martin-in-the-Fields church in London, which were presented as a bicentennial gift to WA. Climb the tower to see the bells and head to the observation deck for panoramic views of the city and the river. There are regular bell-ringing demonstrations. The Swan Bells is one of the world’s largest musical instruments. They have amassed a fascinating array of precision timepieces, bells and optical instruments that demonstrate how time was kept in the mechanical era before the ‘world went digital’.

Contact: - 08 9218 8183 or www.swanbells.com.au or info@swanbells.com.au

What’s On Perth by Rebecca Doughty

City of Belmont Multiplex Avon Descent Family Fun Day
3rd August 11:30 am
Garvey Park Fauntleroy Avenue, Ascot
Free!!

Cheer on the paddlers and powerboat competitors as they make their way to the finish line in the 35th annual Multiplex Avon Descent.
There will be a large marquee and seating to enjoy the race in comfort, as well as professional race commentary, giveaways, and free kids activities.
People are also invited to come early and join in helping to plant 2000 local native seedlings in the Carbon Neutral Tree Planting program or join in an Environmental Resoration walk during the day.

City of Belmont residents will receive free and discounted food and drink and activities for their families upon presentation of their “Opportunity Card”. (Note limits and conditions apply). (From Website)
Contact Details: Call Kylie on 08 9477 7248

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The Beverley Agricultural Show
Saturday 16th August 9:00am to 11:00pm
Showgrounds Forrest Street, Beverley WA 6304
Free Entry

The Beverley Agricultural Show is a traditional country show that showcases local produce and creations in our exhibition shed, livestock, machinery, shearing demonstrations, sheep dog trials, Beute Ute competition, animal nursery and equestrian events.
Entertainment for the whole family with sideshow alley featuring Quazar Lazer Tag Bungee run, helicopter rides, bungee tramp, gladiator fuel, bouncy castle, bucking bull, balloon typhoon, flight simulator and the Omni cinema (many rides are free).
Don’t miss our famous horses vs. humans race shown only at the Beverley show. Look up in the sky to view the aeronautical glider and bi plane displays.
Shop till you drop at the many and varied stalls throughout the showgrounds while working up an appetite for any number of the different cuisines available.
The fun continues after dark with a live bad at the bar and fireworks for the kids.
Site Facilities Ambulance Station, Restaurant - Licensed Bar, Fire Protection Equipment, Sheltered Area, First Aid Equipment, Kiosk, Shaded Area
Disabled Facilities Dedicated Parking, Special Toilets
Experience Live entertainment
Contact Details: 08 9646-0668

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The Rotary Club of Ballajura-Malaga Annual Fair
Sunday 17 August 2008. 10:00am to 03:30pm
Ballajura Community College Oval.
Free Admission and all proceeds made by the Rotary Club during the fair will go towards community projects.

There will be non stop entertainment with enjoyment for the whole family with multicultural displays, dancing, clowns, fair ground activities, craft, food and novelty stalls plus much more! Live Entertainment.
Contact Details: 08 9247-5055

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Winter Arts Festival 2008
June – September 2008 (see program for events)
Forrest Chase, library and other locations around Perth
Many events are free however you will need to

Each participating organisation has selected ’showcase’ events to enhance the overall Winter Arts Festival program. There will be something for everyone. The festival will feature a range of winter arts experiences from the finest of fine art to the cutting edge of new media to wondrous folklore and dreamtime stories.
Contact Details: 08 9461 3187
Website: www.perthwinterartsfestival.com.au
Complete program can be downloaded here: www.perthwinterartsfestival.com.au/downloads/waf_full_program_2008.pdf

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Silly Billies Concert
TUES 5 at the SALMON GUMS COMMUNITY HALL from 10am. Tickets call: 9078-5083 (organsied by the SALMON GUMS PLAYGROUP)
THUR 7 at the BRUCK ROCK TELECENTRE from 10am. Tickets call: 9061-1687
FRI 8 at the BENTLEY COMMUNITY HALL from 10am. Tickets call: 9362 530 (organised by the BENTLEY PLAYGROUP)
SAT 9 at the BUTLER COMMUNITY CENTRE HALL from 10am. Tickets call: 9562-0478 or 0414 703198 (organised by the BUTLER PLAYGROUP)
SUN 10 at the FIRST FRIENDS PLAYGROUP HALL from 11am. Tickets call: 9255 1756 or 0438 858 889 (organised by the FIRST FRIENDS PLAYGROUP)
Pricing: Please check with the venue nearest to you.

The Silly Billies are helping local playgroups, kindergartens and other community groups help other people and they need your help to help them!

Come along and have a lot of fun and help these very good causes at the same time! The Silly Billies are very much in touch with there young audience and have performed for all over Australia and overseas.

The Silly Billies show encourages children to use their imagination and creativity. The strong audience participation theme ensures that children feel involved and have a great experience!
Contact details: As Above and www.sillybillies.com.au

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Circus Joseph Ashton
Dates and Times: Shows are two hours long.
• Friday 8th August 7.30pm
• Saturday 9th 2pm & 7.30pm
• Sunday 10th 2pm
• Friday 15th 7.30pm
• Saturday 16th 2pm & 7.30pm
• Sunday 17th 2pm
• Friday 22nd 7.30pm
• Saturday 23rd 2pm & 7.30pm
• Sunday 24th 2pm
• Friday 29th 7.30pm
• Saturday 30th 2pm & 7.30pm
• Sunday 31st 12 noon
Littorina Park, Heathridge, Ocean Reef and Eddystone Ave
Ringside $15 per child (15yrs and under; under 2 yrs Free on parents’ lap) and $30 per adult
Elevated seats $12 per child and $20 per adult.
Family pass $70 (2 adults & 3 children.) (Cash only; not available online or through any ticketing agencies.)
Seats are not numbered. All adults are at concession prices.
Credit card facilities are now available by purchasing tickets online!
Prams are not allowed in the bigtop as it is against health and safety regulations

Good old fashioned circus fun! Clowns, animals, trapeze and daring tricks!! Fun for everyone! Snacks, drinks, toys and fairy floss!! No Eftpos or credit card at circus – cash only!
Booking hotline 0411 30 20 95 (We suggest booking)
Website: www.circusjosephashton.com.au

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Cosentino Threshold: The Art of Illusion, Dance & Escapes Tour
Tue, 19 Aug 2008
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre (MPAC), Ormsby Terrace
Adults $35 and Children $20.

At the tender age of 24, Cosentino has already achieved what many performers twice his age have only dreamed of. Entirely self-taught, he has toured nationally, amazed audiences in America and won a number of prestigious awards including three times Australian Champion Magician and first prize at the Adelaide Magic Convention. He has contributed to a Guinness World Record and was nominated for a Helpmann Award for the 2007 touring production Evolution.

Combining the ambition and skill of the legendary Harry Houdini, together with his considerable charm and modern style Cosentino is quite unlike any other Australian performer. At just 12 years of age while others dream of joining a band or running away to the circus, Cosentino spent hours studying magic books perfecting his skills and performing for family and friends.
Threshold: The Art of Illusion, Dance & Escapes is a world-class performance where audiences will witness dangerous and nail-biting escapes, incredible illusions and controlled mentalism, blended with energetic dance, audience participation and humour.

Threshold highlights include; an elaborate water escape where Cosentino is shackled at the waist, wrists and legs and lowered into a 44 gallon drum filled with water and left to escape before he runs out of breath; an illusion that sees an assistant placed into a tight vertical cabinet reminiscent of a torture device and divided into eight separate pieces; an act that defies the law of physics when everyday items such as spoons and forks are examined by audience members and then bend, break and shatter under Cosentino’s command; and a unique straight jacket escape inspired by the great Harry Houdini himself where Cosentino is bound tightly in the jacket and locked in a padded cell while a rack of deadly spikes hang above him from a burning rope.
Contact Details: 08 9550 3900 and www.cosentino.com.au

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Arty Kids Program
Ongoing classes in School term.
9:30am - 10.15am
10:30am - 11.15am
11:30am - 12.15am (Advanced Class)
Kenwick Community Centre (Cnr Kenwick Rd and Brixton St.)
Full Term Payment: $45.50 ( Cash & Cheque only)

Helps toddlers develop fine motor skills by creating original art. Children and parents work together with staff to create an array of work.

Contact Details: 08 9452 9901 and www.gosnells.wa.gov.au

What’s On - Perth by Rebecca Doughty

Cinderella Dressed In Yella
Buzz Dance Theatre, Subiaco Arts Centre - 15 - 19th July
Tues 6pm, Wed – Sat 11am and 1pm
Play about childhood games Tickets $14 from Bocs

Strings Attached
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, 1 Short St Fremantle - July 15- 16th
9 – 4pm Two day workshop $99
ph 08 9335 5044 www.sppt.asn.au

Spontaneous Laughs, Improvolicious Barking Gecko’s theatre sports

Subiaco Arts Centre Studio, Hamersley Rd Subiaco - 15 – 19th July 11 – 1pm
Tickets $14.90 from Bocs ph 08 9380 3080
www.barkinggecko.com.au

Didge Delights PHNPC Yanchep National Park
Wanneroo Rd Yanchep- July 15 - 16th
Thurs 1 – 3pm, Perth Hills 2 – 4pm $15 Ages 7-12yrs
Ph 08 92952244 www.naturebase.net/nearertonature

Cat Balloon
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Fremantle - 15 – 19th July 11am and 2pm (no Sundays)
www.sppt.asn.au

Bush Critters
PHNPC and Canning River Regional Park
Kent St Wilson Wed 10 – 12pm Canning River 10 – 12pm
Meet native marsupials and hear stories as well as doing some artwork
Cost $13 ages 4-6yrs
Ph 92952244 www.naturebase.net/nearertonature

Back on Track – Basic bush survival
19th July PHNPC Sat 10.30 – 3pm
Learn important survival skills including navigation, collecting water, fire making and how to signal for help in an emergency.
Cost $27 ages 8-12yrs
Ph 08 92952244 www.naturebase.net/nearertonature

Better Buddies – Behaviour Tonics
30th July11am Carousel Shopping Centre (under Hoyts)
Help parents with Sibling Rivalry and Bullying. Refreshments and child Minding. Also free booklet available. ‘We are Family’ hints and tips guide.
ph 08 6363 0313 for bookings

The Da Vinci Machines Exhibition
Now – 10th August 10 – 5pm. The Pavilion Riverside Dve Perth. (Opp Esplanade Railway station)
Explore the minds of the greatest genius of all time.
Tickets $20 ad, $10 children $15 Concession $50 Family

What’s On Perth - by Rebecca Doughty

Perth Zoo
Why not get along to Perth Zoo to see the new Sun Bear cub in the holidays! Perth Zoo has just revealed Mali (Mahlee) born 26th March and at just 13 weeks you can catch short glimpses of her at Perth Zoo. The name ‘Mali’ is Cambodian for ‘blossom’ and she is the first Sun Bear to be born in Australia. Pretty Exciting!

The Zoo is open daily from 9 – 5pm and is located at 20 Labouchere Rd South Perth.
Admission: Adults - $18; Children (4 – 15yrs) - $9; (Under 4 Free); Concession - $15; Small Group (2Ad + 2 Ch) - $47.50

Come on down and take a peek!
www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au
Tel:08 9477 0444

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Perth Zoo Wild About Animals Holiday Activities
16 – 18th July 2008 9 – 1pm
Hey Kids, are you mad about animals? Always wanted to get up close at the Zoo? You can do the Wild about Animals holiday program. Spend the morning with the friendly zoo keepers and learn about how the RSPCA cares for animals; get close up and take a behind the scenes look at the animals at the zoo and create some superb projects which will encourage natural behaviours from all animals from those at the zoo to your own pets at home!

The program is for kids aged 10 – 14yrs. It costs $47 per person, is fully supervised and includes morning tea. Bargain!
www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au
Tel: 08 9477 0444

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The Fairies – Fairy Friends Forever!
Regal Theatre

Do you love the glitz and glamour of the fairy life? Always wanted to be a magical fairy? Come and sing along with The Fairies where you’ll see all your favourite characters come to life on the stage – right before your eyes!! Take mum and dad and show them what Magic is all about!

Tickets are available from Ticketek and cost just $29.90 per person.
www.ticketek.com.au
Ticketek – Te: 13 28 49

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Naidoc Week
6th – 13th July 2008
Feeling Celebratory? Why not get along to one of the many Naidoc week celebrations around Perth. Naidoc Week is from 6th – 13th July 2008 and celebrates the enormous contribution the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities make to Australia.

There are numerous events operating this week from Joondalup to Armadale; at Universities and the State Library of Western Australia. They range from festivals to Art Exhibitions and everything in between. This is a fantastic way to learn about different cultures and to show our respect and gratitude towards a wonderful group of people and to get involved in your local community.
www.naidocperth.org.au

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Scitech – School Holiday programs
Kids love trying new things and Scitech is the safest and most exciting way to try things and learn about everything scientific! Head down here for a fun filled day that you can all enjoy and it will wear the kids out!

This school holidays there is a host of activities at Scitech suitable for ages 3 – Adult.
Strike a Chord – Create your own musical masterpiece!
Science a la carte – slime, bubbles and experiments!
Musical activities
Puppet Theatre – ages 3 – 7yrs
Discoverland – A safe learning option for 3 – 7yrs
Lotterywest Science Theatre – learn about electricity, batteries and other amazing discoveries – ages 7+

14 – 18th July
Digital Studio – Groove City – Compose your own digital music and media

8 – 11th July – CSIRO Lab – Paper Flying Machines – design and fly your own paper aeroplane. 11am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2pm.

Scitech can be contacted on (08) 9215 0700 and is open in the holidays between
10 – 5pm.

Admission costs: Adults - $14; Children - $9 (4-15yrs); Mini Group - $38 (2 Ad + 2 Ch);
www.scitech.org.au

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Horizon – Planetarium
Interested in Space? Take the kids to the Horizon Planetarium where they will learn all there is to know in a safe, logical and age appropriate environment. The Planetarium has daily shows designed especially for young children and for adults. Shows are short, fun, informative and entertaining and they include:
Zulu Patrol – Under the Weather – Weekdays 10.45am and Weekends 11am
Astronaut – Weekdays 12.30pm and Weekends 12pm
Search for Life – Weekdays 1.30pm and Weekends 2.30pm
Launch Pad – Weekends 1.30pm

Admission Costs: Adults - $8; Children - $5 (Children under 4 are not permitted to enter); Concession - $6; Mini Group (2Ad + 2Ch) - $20
www.scitech.org.au
Tel: 08 9215 0700

What’s On Perth by Rebecca Doughty