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7 April 2023
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Nominate a Young Citizen of the Year

We all know some outstanding young people who contribute more than their fair share to our community. Now is our chance to recognise and celebrate them! Nominations are now open for the 2023 Local Celebration Awards, which includes a category for people aged 24 and under. If you know of someone in that age bracket who achieves great things in either sport, the arts, charity work or academia, why not take the time to nominate them?

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Join David Campbell OAM at the Mayoral Charity Ball 

You're invited to the Mayoral Charity Ball Friday 5 May, at Panthers Penrith, to celebrate the life-changing work of The Haven – Nepean Women's Shelter. David Campbell OAM has been confirmed as the emcee of the event, with guests enjoying a three-course meal, drinks and entertainment. 

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Get the Kids Crafting

Bring the kids down to Triangle Park on Wednesday 12 April from 10am–1pm for Mini Makers. This super fun and free event will feature arts and craft, hula hooping, face painting and live music for the kids. What a wonderful way to beat the school holiday blues.

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Trees for Mum Turns Sweet 16

Salute the mums, aunties and mother figures in your life, while also helping to rewild our City, at this year's Trees for Mum. It's the sixteenth birthday of this very popular event and one not to miss. Book your 30-minute session on Sunday 14 May – click through for full details.

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NAIDOC 2023 Call Out

Council is calling for contributions from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, performers, stallholders and businesses in building the program for 2023 NAIDOC. Send through Expressions of Interest by Monday 14 April and let's make this year's NAIDOC celebration our most amazing yet. 

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Get Wild at the Library

If you need ideas for school holiday adventures, Penrith City Library has you covered. Wombat will be leading a creative show and workshop on Wednesday 19 April, plus there are plenty more events on offer to get little ones off their screens and activate their imaginations.  

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Cinema in the Park

What could be better than watching classic movie Shrek (2001) in Coachman's Park with your friends and family? Free ice creams and popcorn for the first 250 people! Head down to St Marys Cinema on Saturday 15 April from 6pm–9pm to enjoy this free community movie night.

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Helping Local Habitat

Learn about the abundance of rare plants and animals which call Wianamatta Nature Reserve home. Join our Bushcare team and National Parks and Wildlife Service for a day of removing invasive weeds and giving back to our flora and wildlife. Bookings are essential. 

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Easter Hours at Council

The Civic Centre, St Marys Council Office and our three Library branches will be closed during the Easter long weekend, from Friday 7 April to Monday 10 April inclusive. Residents can access our Online Services Portal during the break at my.penrith.city

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