SJ Community

www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/events

Events Guide

2020 2021

http://www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/events

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Youth Christmas Lunch

Wednesday 23 December 2020

10am for 12.30pm lunch

Ages: 12-18 years

Briggs Park Youth Space and Multipurpose Room, Mead Street, Byford

Join our Youth Team to celebrate the end of the year and get into the festive spirit. The team will be providing a FREE sit down lunch as well as Christmas themed games and activities.

Youth Development 9526 1366

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Adventure Quest Car Rally

Complete challenges at your own pace between Saturday 9 January – Sunday 17 January

Ages: All Ages (Children under 12 must be supervised)

Download the free app, register a team and you’re off! Travel the Shire to visit the hotspots on the live app map to unlock tasks, questions, clues and challenges.

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Youth Excursion to Adventure World

Wednesday 20 January 2021

9am – 4pm

Ages: 12-17 years

Pick up and drop off at Briggs Park Youth Space, Mead Street, Byford

Join the Shire’s Youth Development Team for a trip to Adventure World! Spaces are limited so be sure to secure your ticket before they are all gone!

Registrations essential. Costs apply

Youth Development 9526 1366

The Shire runs a range of fun and engaging activities for various age groups every school holidays. Sign up to the Out and About eNewsletter to be the first to find out what exciting adventures await each holidays.

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Outdoor Volleyball

Wednesday 20, Thursday 21, Friday 22 January 2021

5pm – 7.30pm

Ages: This event is for all ages and skill levels. (Children under 12 must be supervised)

Bill Hicks Reserve, Corner of Portwine Avenue and Plaistowe Boulevard, Byford 

Join Volleyball WA to learn some skills and tips and have a game of volleyball. Come along on any of the dates and try something new.

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Magical Parks

Saturday 2 January – Saturday 9 January

Ages: 6 – 11 years (Children under 12 must be supervised)

Bill Hicks Reserve, Cnr Portwine Avenue and Plaistowe Boulevard, Byford

Clem Kentish Oval, Wellard Road, Serpentine

Use your device to catch a kitten or come face to face with a T-Rex! The free app activates an exciting and engaging magical world when you enter the magical parks boundaries. (Mobile data usage applies)

For more information on Sport and Recreation Events in the Shire check out our What’s On Calendar, follow us on Facebook or sign up to our Club Corner newsletter www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/subscribe

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Nearer to Nature

Friday 22 January 2021

Percy’s Park, Mead St, Byford

Nearer to nature presents two exciting kids activities designed to capture the imagination while learning about the environment.

Registrations essential. Costs apply, SJ residents can use the codes below for a discount when registering.

https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/group-events/nearer -nature-community-events

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Winged Warriors

9.30am-11am

Ages: 3 – 7 years (Children under 12 must be supervised)

Discover the world of flying insects and how you can help them save the planet. Discount code SHIRESJ001

Going Wild

12-4pm

Ages: 7 – 12 years (Children under 12 must be supervised)

Complete the GPS challenge solving hidden clues and go wild in nature, all equipment provided. Discount code SHIRESJ002

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Australia Day

Tuesday 26 January 2021

Community BBQ Breakfast: 8.30am – 10am

Backyard Community Cricket Match: 10am – 12 noon

Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony: 10am – 12 noon (invite only)

Ages: All (Children under 12 must be supervised)

Briggs Upper Oval – Mead St, Byford

Join us to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate this Australia Day at the Shire’s free Community BBQ Breakfast. Stay afterwards and be part of the family friendly Backyard Cricket Match. All skills levels and ages welcome, everyone can have a go at bowling an over and have a turn on the bat (all equipment supplied). For the safety of all attendees (and cricket balls!) pets are kindly requested to stay at home.

Registrations essential

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Skateboarding WA Workshop and Youth BBQ

Thursday 28 January 2021

11am - 1pm

Ages: 5+ (Children under 12 must be supervised)

Byford Skate Park, Mead St, Byford

Get into it with Skateboarding WA at our all ages skills and tricks skateboarding clinic. Suitable for all levels of experience. Skateboards provided!

Registrations essential

www.skateboardingwa.com.au

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Byford Multicultural Festival

Saturday 13 February 2021

2pm – 9pm

Ages: All (Children under 12 must be supervised)

Kalimna Oval, 31 Wodalla Parade, Byford

The Byford Multicultural Festival is back with a fantastic showcase of entertainment, music, dance, food, market stalls, rides and more!

info@byfordmc.org.au or www.byfordmc.org.au

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Jarrahdale Story Trail, Teddy Bears Picnic and Movie Night

Saturday 20 February 2021

Story Trail: 5.30pm – 6.15pm

Movie: 7pm – 8.30pm

Ages: All (Children under 12 must be supervised)

Jarrahdale Primary School Oval, 20 Wanliss St, Jarrahdale

If you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise! Join us for a special edition Story Trail, followed by a Teddy Bears Picnic and Paddington movie screening! BYO picnic and blanket.

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Mundi Food Truck Fiesta

Saturday 20 March 2021

5.00pm – 8.00pm

Ages: All (Children under 12 must be supervised)

Mundijong Oval, Cockram St, Mundijong

Bring the whole family for a relaxed evening featuring free games, live music and a great selection of food trucks. BYO blanket/chairs.

Amanda Bain, Events Officer – 9526 1175, abain@sjshire.wa.gov.au

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Youth Fest

Wednesday 14 April 2021

Scooter Competition: 12 noon – 4pm

Youth Festival: 4pm – 7pm

12 – 18 years (families welcome)

Briggs Park Skate Park and Oval, Mead St, Byford

Join us at Youth Fest to celebrate the Youth of SJ. Have a go at dodgeball, inflatables, a youth led scooter competition and more! Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend and engage with local youth service providers.

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Anzac Day

Sunday 25 April 2021

The Shire invites all community members to commemorate the brave citizens who have represented our country in times of war. Please check the What’s On calendar on our website for details of Anzac Day services and events throughout the Shire.

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SJ Food & Farm Fest

Saturday 1 May 2021

10am – 4pm

Ages: All

Serpentine Sports Reserve, Karnup Rd, Serpentine

Enjoy a range of food stalls, artisan products and activities at the annual SJ Food & Farm Fest. Featuring a horse and show jumping show case, breed shows for alpacas, donkeys, goats, sheep and poultry, and a show arena with sheep dog demonstrations, local dance schools and wood chopping. Also on offer are kids and youth activity zones, art and photography competitions, and food, farm, flora and fauna guest speakers.

Ticketed event

info@sjfoodandfarmalliance.com.au

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Library Program and Activities

Join the Mundijong Public Library to borrow books, magazines, DVDs, access computers, find community history information, access free WiFi and more. Take the library with you wherever you go with access to a wide range of eResouces, or contact the library to discuss click-and-collect and deliveries to housebound customers.

The library also holds regular activities including Story Time, Rhyme Time, Lego sessions, Appy Hour, SJ Writers and SJ Creators sessions, Live @ the Library performances, as well as one off events and school holiday programs. There is something for all ages and interests, see the website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information.

www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/community/library

www.facebook.com/MundijongPublicLibrary/

www.instagram.com/MundiLibrary/

For more information including opening times please contact Mundijong Public Library on 9526 1133 or email library@sjshire.wa.gov.au 

https://www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/community/libraryhttps://www.facebook.com/MundijongPublicLibrary/https://www.facebook.com/MundijongPublicLibrary/mailto:library@sjshire.wa.gov.au

Visit us 6 Paterson Street

Mundijong WA 6123

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This document is available in alternate formats on request by phoning 9526 1111Correct at the time of print.

COVID-19In order to comply with WA Department of Health regulations please note that these events are subject to change or cancellation – check the Shire’s website and social media channels closer to the event date for the most current information.

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