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December 2018

Christmas in the City of Kalamunda

The City of Kalamunda is spreading Christmas cheer with an exciting line-up of festive activities this holiday season. Starting from today and running until 21 December, all activities are free and suitable for the whole family to enjoy.

Mayor John Giardina said, “The community spirit at this time of year is both magical and contagious. It’s a time for everyone to come together, whatever our differences, to spread kindness and generosity. We invite our community to join in the festive fun at the many events on offer throughout the City this December."

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Kalamunda Takes Gold in Tourism Awards

The City of Kalamunda has taken out the top prize at the 2018 Tourism WA Awards for Excellence in Local Government Tourism. 

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Seniors Week Success

The 2018 City of Kalamunda Seniors Week celebrations wrapped up late last month, having been hailed the best yet. Seniors from across the community joined the week of free fun and activities from bingo to beach-side lunches. Seniors Week is an annual event that acknowledges and celebrates the contributions made by seniors living in the City of Kalamunda. 

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Help Protect Kalamunda from the European wasp


State and local governments are calling on the support of community members to help ensure Western Australia remains free from the establishment of European wasps.

The declared pest thrives in rural and urban areas and has a profound impact on people, horticulture and the local environment. Residents are urged to help report sightings via the free MyPestGuide app or by adopting a trap from mypestguide.agric.wa.gov.au. 
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Have Your Say!

Here are some of the current plans we are working on around our City. Your feedback will help guide these plans.

Community Facilities Plan
We want to understand what your needs and aspirations are for our community facilities, now and into the future. 

Draft Environmental Land Use Planning Strategy (ELUPS)
The City is developing its ELUPS to meet the future needs of the local natural environment and community, and promote sustainable planning practices which will be complementary to the existing natural environment.

Bushfire Season 2018
We're seeking your feedback on bushfire awareness and preparedness in our community. 

Local Heroes
Nominate your good neighbour or local hero today! 

Kalamunda Connected
Help us to create a connected community by contributing your thoughts and ideas.

Innovative Housing
Which alternative housing types are you aware of? Would you like to see innovative housing established in your community? 

Development Applications
Check out the latest development applications, local planning policies or scheme amendments.
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Free Movie Festival Returns this Summer

The City of Kalamunda's Summer Series is back again this season with seven nights of free outdoor movie screenings at locations around the City. 

Commencing 5.30pm each Friday night from 11 January 2019 , the Summer Series includes a range of big screen favourites from Aladdin to The Incredibles 2. Kids activities, food vans and free popcorn will also be on offer, so grab the picnic blanket and deck chairs for a night under the stars. 

What's On

 
Kalamunda Artisan Markets
1 December
A distinctive mix of quality craft, provisions and produce with a Christmas theme.
  Mazenod College Art/Crafts Fair & Carols by Candlelight
1 December
Mazenod College, Visual and Performing Arts presents 'Arts @Christmas' with baked goods, food vans, crafts, live entertainment, kids activities and carols.  
   

Kalamunda Community Gardens
2 December 2018

Have fun tending the patch at Kalamunda Community Gardens followed by a friendly morning tea.

 

Innovative Housing Expo
2 December 2018

Looking at all things cost effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly in this modern world! 

  Special Meeting of Electors
3 December 2018

Committee and Council Meetings are open to all members of the public.
   

Lesmurdie Library Christmas Storytime, Carols & Crafts 
4 December 2018

Ho! Ho ! Ho! Come and celebrate with traditional and modern Christmas stories and sing along with Lesmurdie Senior High School music students.

 

Beeswax Workshop
4 December 2018

Come and see how easy it is to make a beeswax wrap, a reusable, washable and sustainable alternative to single use plastic cling wrap.

 

Free English Conversation Classes
5 December 2018
Improve your English speaking skills, learn new vocabulary and meet new people with these free classes. For community members whose first language is not English.

   
Christmas Origami with Sanny Ang
5 December 2018
Create your own beautiful Christmas tree ornaments & decorations in this hands-on workshop for adults.
  Carols by Candlelight
9 December 2018
See Stirk Park light up for the annual Carols by Candlelight. 
  High Wycombe Library Santa & Elf Storytime
10 December 2018
Come and enjoy an enchanted evening of Christmas stories, carols and a visit from Santa!
   

Schools Out Party
13 December 2018
Get ready to celebrate the end of the school year with the biggest pool party Kalamunda has ever seen!

 

One Enchanted Evening: A Special Christmas Storytime
17 December 2018
Fall under a magic spell and enjoy an evening of Christmas stories and carols and a very special visit from Father Christmas!

 

Skate & BMX Clinics
19 December 2018
A thrilling array of skateboarding and BMX stunts, demos and competitions is set to be a huge hit at the ‘Ramp It Up’

   

High Wycombe Christmas Picnic
20 December 2018
See the brilliant song and dance acts the talented performers have been working on through the year in this special Christmas performance.

 

Exhibition: Kallection
20 December 2018
Come and check out this beautiful collection of works from the City of Kalamunda.

 

Kalamunda Christmas Night Market
21 December 2018
An amazing array of hot food, drinks, local artisans wares, quality hand made goods, arts, crafts and much more

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