Kaleidoscope - March 2024

KALEIDOSCOPE

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Welcome to our first edition for 2024. We are so fortunate to live in a City abundant with parks, reserves, green spaces and natural beauty, and with your support we can help them grow and stay clean and litter free.

Protecting the environment and operating sustainably as a Council remains a key focus for us into the future. We are excited to introduce a new Community Renewables Program with our partners ShineHub which I encourage you to consider to help you save money on energy bills and increase our City’s climate resilience.

Our annual Citizen of the Year Awards is always a highlight. We have so many community members doing extraordinary things in our City and we relish the opportunity to come together and celebrate these achievements. Your contribution to

our City means the world. It also fills us with immense pride to officially welcome our newest citizens to this beautiful place we call home.

It has been an exciting time with key projects reaching significant milestones across our City. The reinvigorated Woodville Road Streetscape was officially opened in February, while Stage 9 of the Grange Lakes Corridor Shared Use Path was completed earlier this year. Construction of our newest community destination at Ngutungka Henley is now also underway and we look forward to sharing progress with you.

The next stage of consultation is now open for our renewed Community Plan. Your feedback is important to shape our community’s future together. I encourage you to please get involved and provide your thoughts on our four flagship initiatives. You can read more on page 3.

Thank you for making our City such a special place.

MAYOR

Angela Evans (08) 8408 1397

angelaevans@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

COUNCILLORS

Beverley Ward

Cr Edgar Agius, OAM, JP (08) 8445 7643 | 0424 451 154 eagius@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Michael McEwen 0423 635 266 mmcewen@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Findon Ward

Cr Peter Ppiros 0408 865 004 pppiros@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr George Turelli (08) 8356 7169 | 0419 999 575 gturelli@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Grange Ward

Cr Rachele Tullio 0422 969 273 rtullio@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Tom Scheffler (08) 7225 2782 tscheffler@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Henley Ward

Cr Kenzie van den Nieuwelaar 0450 869 935 kvandennieuwelaar@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Merlindie Fardone 0411 688 291 mfardone@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Hindmarsh Ward

Cr Katriona Kinsella 0426 377 946 kkinsella@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Alice Campbell 0425 351 177 acampbell@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Semaphore Park Ward

Cr Stuart Ghent, JP 0418 499 431 sghent@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Nicholas LeLacheur 0433 188 963 nlelacheur@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

West Woodville Ward

Cr Kelly Thomas 0450 220 487 kellythomas@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Nicole Mazeika 0402 456 896 nmazeika@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Woodville Ward

Cr Khuyen (Quin) Tran 0451 216 153 quin.tran@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cr Senthil Chidambaranathan 0415 728 638

schidambaranathan@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Cover: Vietnamese New Year celebrations at Athol Park for the Adelaide TET Festival.

Mayor Angela Evans

SAVE ON YOUR ELECTRICITY BILLS

HELP SHAPE OUR FUTURE

Join our Solar Bulk Buy and be part of our Community Renewables Program.

As a Council we are committed to reducing our carbon emissions, have invested in solar for our facilities and declared a Climate Emergency in 2019.

All of this helps but we have also found a way to support our community to choose renewables as an alternative, further reducing the energy load as well as household budgets.

Partnering with ShineHub, we are excited to offer Charles Sturt residents the chance to be part of our 2024 Solar Bulk Buy, a community renewables program for homes and businesses in our City.

By participating you will be able to access affordable solar and battery solutions that will save you money and be part of our long term vision to establish a local renewable energy network

that powers our community sustainably into the future.

Purchase your solar and batteries through our 2024 Solar Bulk Buy program to save on your power bills. There are no up front costs to get involved.

The next stage will be the establishment of a Virtual Power Plant (VPP), turning it into a community network.

How do I get involved?

We’ll be hosting community information events over the coming months for residents to find out more. Solar experts from ShineHub, our exclusive bulk buy program provider, will be on hand to help you understand the benefits of going solar for your home and help get you get started.

To register visit charlessturt.sa.gov.au and search ‘saving energy’

Be part of the conversation and have your say.

Working alongside schools, community groups, local businesses, nature enthusiasts and cultural groups, we’ve created a Community Plan that reflects our values and aspirations. Our City faces challenges like climate change and population growth, but by working together, we can create a sustainable, safe and vibrant place to call home.

We have identified four flagship initiatives that will be delivered in partnership with our community over the next four years. These initiatives are as follows:

1. Community Renewable Energy Scheme

2. Increasing Our Tree Canopy

3. Central Neighbourhoods Plan

4. Local Centre Revitalisation

Share your thoughts on the new Community Plan and our flagship initiatives and be part of shaping our shared vision.

You can also see a copy of the Draft Community Plan at the Civic Centre, or your local library or community centre.

OUR BIGGEST 10 FOR $10 OFFER

FREEMAN OF THE CITY

Green your garden and our City.

Our much-loved 10 Plants for $10 offer returns and is bigger than ever in the program’s 15th year.

The initiative offers residents, schools and businesses the opportunity to purchase 10 locally indigenous plants for just $10 to help green gardens across our City. It’s one of many ways we continue to work together with you to build a greener, cooler and climate resilient community.

Simply purchase a voucher online then redeem it at our collection day on 25 May at our Woodville Civic Centre or directly from Provenance Indigenous Plants at Salisbury Park.

There will also be staff and experts on hand to offer

advice on species selection and other great growing tips to help your garden thrive.

We sold out in record time (again) last year and have increased the offering to 500 vouchers – the biggest 10 Plants for $10 program in our history.

Vouchers are available to purchase online from Monday 29 April at 8.30am until sold out. This is a strictly limited offer so be quick to avoid disappointment. Terms and conditions apply.

To purchase a voucher or for more information visit our website.

charlessturt.sa.gov. au/10for10

Having dedicated over two decades of his life to public service, Tolley Wasylenko has been inducted as an Honorary Freeman of the City of Charles Sturt.

Tolley began his local government journey in April 1999, representing the Albert Park – Cheltenham Ward, and continued his role as a dedicated Councillor of the City of Charles Sturt for 23 years.

Born to Ukrainian/Russian parents who immigrated to Australia post-World WarII, Tolley’s background and personal experiences have driven his passion for helping others, and his contributions to the community go beyond his role in local government.

With a job in the Highways Department for 30 years, he also served as a board

member on the West Beach Trust, held leadership positions in Neighbourhood Watch, was a Justice of the Peace, participated in the Charles Sturt Lions Club for 15 years and supported local youth development programs, fundraising for important causes like the The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Cardiologist Unit.

Tolley’s life’s work serves as an enduring reminder of the difference one person can make when driven by a deep sense of compassion and a commitment to serving others.

From the City of Charles Sturt, we say thank you.

Honorary Freeman of the City is an honour given to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the community, giving their time freely to benefit others. The honour is given to a person who has served the City of Charles Sturt, its community and beyond for many years.

WEEKLY FOGO TRIAL A SUCCESS

Our weekly FOGO trial commenced in May 2023 and involved switching the collection frequency of food and organics (FOGO) bins to weekly and the general waste bin to fortnightly for 1200 households in areas of Seaton and Tennyson.

The mid-term audits results are in, and we have seen some amazing numbers.

Across the two trial areas landfill diversion is sitting at an impressive 68%, which is higher than the City-wide average of 54%.

This increase has been driven by the weekly FOGO households that are achieving a remarkable landfill diversion rate of 78%, compared to households that chose to opt-out of the trial diverting only 47%.

When it comes to food waste the households on our weekly FOGO

schedule are now diverting 61% of their food scraps away from landfill and into the FOGO bin, while households that opted-out of the trial are diverting just 8%.

These results place our weekly FOGO participants amongst the best recyclers in South Australia (second only to Holdfast Bay).

This initiative also improves cost efficiencies by avoiding the State Government’s solid waste levy of $156/tonne, helping us further streamline services for our community.

Well done to all our trial participants on the work you are doing to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.

For more information about the trial visit charlessturt.sa.gov.au/weekly-fogo

FOGO HOUSEHOLDS DIVERT

61% OF FOOD WASTE FROM LANDFILL

FOGO HOUSEHOLDS ACHIEVE A 78% LANDFILL DIVERSION RATE WHILE THOSE NOT IN THE TRIAL DIVERT ONLY 8% WHILE NON-PARTICIPATING HOUSEHOLDS DIVERT ONLY 47%

PROJECT UPDATES

We’re excited to share that we have reached several exciting project milestones across our City.

WOODVILLE ROAD

Woodville Road Streetscape upgrade is complete.

This $8.4 million Woodville Road Streetscape upgrade project has transformed our community with a vibrant and accessible urban space that honours our heritage.

We started this project in September 2022 with the goal of improving traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and overall beautification through green spaces, public art, and smart technology.

Our Mayor, Angela Evans, is thrilled about this project and its reflection of our shared vision for the Woodville precinct. We are also proud to have

collaborated with the First Nations Kaurna Southern Cultural Immersion organisation and local artists to bring the Monana & The Spear artwork to life.

GRANGE LAKES

Stages 1-6 of the Grange Lakes Corridor Shared Use Path is already complete with construction of Stage 9 also recently completed in February 2024.

Consultation for the draft concept design of Stage 7 - Marlborough Street to North Street (through Don Ferguson Memorial Reserve) and Stage 8 North Street to Atkin Street (through Chambers Reserve & Henley and Grange Memorial Reserve) is now finalised.

We are planning to commence construction of Stage 7 in the 2024/25 financial year, and will continue to refine the design and communicate with our community for Stage 8 in readiness for construction in 2025/26.

To be kept updated on the next stage of consultation or to follow the project, visit our community engagement website Your Say Charles Sturt.

yoursaycharlessturt.com.

au/grangelakescorridor

Woodville Road Streetscape upgrade

Grange Lakes Corridor Shared Use Path

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

We recently celebrated local community members doing extraordinary things at the 2024 Citizen of the Year Awards.

Mayor Angela Evans presented the awards at the ceremony held at Woodville Town Hall.

Congratulations to all of our deserving recipients.

BARRY SHERWELL - 2024 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Locals may know Barry, which isn’t surprising as he is a volunteer at the new Bowden Brompton Repair Café as well as various greening groups and creative public art projects. His biggest venture? Being the founding member of the Ovingham Greening group.

This group has transformed patches of land to increase biodiversity, growing native and water resilient plants and instilling a sense of pride.

DENIS BRIEN - 2024 SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Denis has left an indelible mark in local sport from being a player, coach, administrator and sitting on various committees all through 70 years of cricket dedication.

For 15 years, he led the Young Eagles Cricket Academies, producing players in Men’s 1st Class Cricket and the Women’s T20 World Cup. He’s handled all aspects of academies, and has played a huge part in forging women’s cricket in our City. He continues to make a difference as Club President, the club Historian and current Chair of the Life Members Committee.

KYLAN BEECH - 2024 YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

After losing his mother to cancer at 14, Kylan transformed grief into action. In 2019, as a high schooler, he cycled 220km, raising a huge $30,000 for the Cancer Council. Fast forward to 2022, Kylan and his brothers embarked on a 2,220km ride and in total, Kylan’s unwavering commitment has generated over $100,000 for the Cancer Council.

KATS “N” JAMMERS - 2024 COMMUNITY EVENT/ GROUP OF THE YEAR

Volunteers, Andrew and Karen Muir bring the local community together to jam and have fun through developing ukulele skills. Andrew and Karen put a lot of effort into each fortnightly session, and members have shared how impressed they are by the level of professionalism they bring to the group, which has fostered a welcome and fun atmosphere. Members are of all ages, abilities and demographics. Through the group, people develop new skills, friendships, and create a sense of belonging.

Beyond this, Kylan has been a volunteer for the St Vincent de Paul Society, actively involving other youths in combating poverty and homelessness. His recent initiative, ‘Fred’s Mates,’ aims to rally young volunteers to address evolving community needs. Kylan has also been awarded the co-recipient of the state Young Citizen of the Year Award.

WHAT’S ON AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

THE MAYORAL MAKE-A-BOOK CHALLENGE IS BACK FOR 2024

At Charles Sturt Libraries, we love to foster young readers, writers and visual storytellers! That’s why each year we host the Mayoral Make-A-Book Literacy Challenge - where kids create their own books. This challenge is open to any pre-school or primary school aged child who lives or studies in the City of Charles Sturt council area.

A $30 QBD voucher is awarded to the most outstanding entries. The deadline for submissions is 31 May, 2024. The Mayoral Make-A-Book Challenge’s purpose is to give kids a taste of what it is like to write and/or illustrate their own book. A book entry can be:

• A story, graphic novel, informational or poetry - on any topic

• English or multilingual

• A physical book, eBook or audio book

• Created by one child, in a group of friends or even a whole class

• Up to 1000 words in length Entry is free. charlessturt.sa.gov.au/ mayoralmakeabook

EXCITING NEWS FOR OUR LITTLE LEARNERS!

Thanks to your feedback, we are thrilled to introduce an updated pre-school program lineup for 2024!

Alongside our favourites – Babytime, Toddlertime, and Storytime – we’re excited to launch a new program – Mini Movers! These free and active sessions are a chance to stomp, jump, sing and play while meeting other families. Suitable for 1-4 years. Available at Findon and Hindmarsh Libraries. To explore all our new pre-school programs follow City of Charles Sturt on Eventbrite.

COMMUNITY SEED SWAP AT NGUTUNGKA WEST LAKES

Have you checked out our Ngutungka Seed Swap yet?

It’s located in the Community Kitchen of our Ngutungka West Lakes Library and Community Centre. It’s free for all community members to use so come along, collect some seeds and contribute your own!

There is also a Seed Swap meetup on the fourth Sunday of each month, from 2.30pm - 3.30pm at Ngutungka West Lakes. Bookings aren’t necessary.

Follow City of Charles Sturt on Eventbrite and stay updated on our events.

SEND US YOUR BACKYARD SNAPS!

We’re asking all the green thumbs out there to share photos of what they’ve grown with the seeds from our Seed Swap! Send your photos to library@ charlessturt.sa.gov.au, with the subject line ‘Seed Swap Photos’, along with a brief description. We will post a selection to our Charles Sturt Libraries Facebook page, so be sure to follow us, and keep your eyes peeled.

Got a question about our Libraries or events?

Visit charlessturt.sa.gov.au/libraries, email us at library@charlessturt.sa.gov, call us on 8408 1333, or visit a branch to chat with our friendly staff.

PLANTING FOR OUR FUTURE

Our annual Whole Street Tree Planting program is all about greening, cooling and improving your neighbourhood.

You might see our employees out digging holes and planting trees in streets between April – June as part of our 2024 program.

We have prioritised 26 streets and 18 tree species for planting across a variety of suburbs. Species options were selected to suit the specific growing conditions and characteristics of each street.

This is important work as trees are vital for the future of our City. They help shade and beautify our environment, clean the air and provide natural public amenity for our community.

But large, established trees need time to grow and mature. They also require ongoing care and maintenance to thrive and provide the biggest benefit to the environment and our community over their entire lifespan.

It’s part of our commitment to nurture a healthy, diverse and sustainable urban forest and to reach a City-wide tree canopy target of 25% by 2045 as outlined in our Tree Canopy Improvement Strategy.

Please keep this in mind if you see our employees out and about planting trees over the coming months. Together, we can build a greener, cooler and tree-rific future for our City.

Visit our website to learn more about our Whole Street Planting Program, including the streets and tree species selected for planting over the coming months. Also keep an eye out for further updates about the 2024/25 planting program commencing in July.

charlessturt.sa.gov.au/trees

TREEBATE – TREE REBATE SCHEME

Who said money doesn’t grow on trees?

Buy and plant a tree on your property and we’ll ‘treebate’ 50% of the purchase price.

That’s a sweet deal and an easy way we can work together to reach our tree canopy target, cool our City and help the environment.

You can apply for a rebate for up to 3 trees per residential property or up to 10 trees for schools, strata groups and businesses up to a maximum rebate of $50 per tree.

Conditions apply.

charlessturt.sa.gov.au/ treebatescheme

CELEBRATING OUR CITY

We love recognising and celebrating amazing people in our community.

SPORTS AWARDS

Sport sits at the heart of our community, but clubs, teams and competitions wouldn’t operate without the incredible contribution of volunteers.

This is your chance to recognise a local legend who makes your club special ahead of our annual Sports Awards event.

Now in its fourth year, our 2024 Sports Awards promises to be the biggest yet as we come together to thank the passionate coaches, officials, administrators, parents and supporters who donate their time and skills at clubs across our City.

Nominations are now open until Thursday 18 April and can be made online via our website across four different categories:

• West Beach Parks – Coach or Official of the Year

• Westfield West Lakes – Administrator of the Year

• Adelaide 36ers – Club/Association of the Year

• Active Inclusion – Champion Award

An overall winner will also be awarded the prestigious Westfield West Lakes – Sports Volunteer of the Year award to recognise their outstanding contribution.

The 2024 Sports Awards event will be held Thursday night, 23 May during National Volunteer Week at the historic Woodville Town Hall.

Search ‘Sports Awards’ to learn more and nominate a volunteer at your club.

BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS

Our City is also a thriving hub for businesses to operate and innovate.

We’re proud to introduce the City of Charles Sturt Business Recognition Awards to recognise, encourage and showcase the many business leaders we have across our community.

This is a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of local businesses who have navigated unprecedented challenges in recent years.

There are various award categories available highlighting the vibrant mix of businesses we have in our City:

• Social Impact/Change Maker Paying It Forward

• Sustainability Champion

• International Business

• Innovation

• Outstanding Entrepreneur

• Home Grown

• Best Small Business

• Best Developer/Considered Design

• People’s Choice Award

A special ‘Business Legends’ category will also feature, highlighting businesses operating in our City for more than 25 years in a celebration of their longevity and commitment.

Nominations are now open ahead of the presentation event at Woodville Town Hall on Thursday, 9 May. Search ‘Business Awards’ on our website to find out more and nominate.

TASTING AUSTRALIA

Explore flavours from across the world in your own backyard.

Tasting Australia, 3-12 May 2024, is coming to our City with some fantastic events. From comfort food, to gelato tasting, learn how to grow your own mushies, or make the most of the night with a food and dance combo.

We’ll also be hosting our own event, ‘Tasting the World in Charles Sturt cooking workshops’ at Ngutungka West Lakes. Eat, listen and learn treasured family recipes from some of the wonderful people that represent the rich tapestry of cultures in the City of Charles Sturt.

With tickets starting at only $25, the workshops will share Italian, Vietnamese, South Indian and Ugandan food, migration stories and teach people how to make some precious family recipes that our presenters brought with them to South Australia from their homelands. These are more than family recipes. They are family histories on a plate and real food made with love.

Check out the full list of events being held in your neighbourhood:

• Tasting the World in Charles Sturt cooking workshops –Ngutungka West Lakes - Enjoy recipes from across the world.

• Comfort food cabaret: a midcentury menu – Pony and Cole –Hindmarsh

Michelle Pearson presents her popular fusion of live music, cooking class, dining and storytelling.

• Gelista gelato curated tasting and tour – Ridleyton

You’ve experienced a wine tasting or two – but what about the gelati equivalent?

• Westside Mushies Masterclass –Royal Park

Learn how to grow mushies and sample delicious recipes as you go.

• Tunki Odyssey: the irresistible fusion of Japanese & Peruvian flavours – West Lakes

Delve into flavour profiles and ingredients and learn culinary techniques.

• Ukrainian Varenyky Masterclass –Hindmarsh

Learn how to make Ukrainian varenyky (dumplings).

• Fonda Latina: eat, drink and dance the night away Latin American style – Findon

Come and taste Chile and Latin America on one unforgettable night.

• KI Jaunt at Jackson Square, Hindmarsh

Discover the beauty of Kangaroo Island’s unique produce.

• Ouzo Odyssey – Grange SLSC

Dreaming of a Greek feast? This one is for you.

For tickets and more information visit tastingaustralia.com.au

Thi Dam Bui presenting a Vietnamese Cooking workshop. Photo: Saige Prime

ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET CONSULTATION

Be part of future decisions in our City.

As we approach the upcoming financial year, we are once again seeking your valuable feedback on our Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget.

Your input is crucial in helping us make informed decisions about service priorities and guide our work for the next year. We understand that every dollar of your rates is an investment in your community, and we want to ensure that these funds are used to create the best possible living environment for you.

To make your voice heard and shape the future of your community, we invite you to get involved and share your thoughts through various channels:

• Visit your say Charles Sturt from 9 April to 3 May 2024 to provide online feedback.

• Speak directly to Council on 22 April by making a verbal submission.

• Attend our Community drop-in session on 1 May 2024 at the Civic Centre in Woodville.

• Access hard copy information at our Civic Centre, libraries, or community centres.

You can also visit our website at yoursaycharlessturt.com.au for more information.

Thank you for being a part of our community and for helping us make it even better. We look forward to hearing from you and working together towards a brighter future.

COMMUNITY RATE REBATE ELIGIBILITY

Land used for community services, religious activities, cemeteries, or educational institutions may qualify for rate rebates between 25% to 100%.

Visit our website to see if you qualify for mandatory or discretionary rebates.

Submissions must be completed by 30 April.

Keep your council details current

Staying connected with your community and council is more important than ever.

Have you moved house, changed your email, or updated your contact number recently? Make sure your details are up to date with us.

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NEWS AND WHAT’S ON Upcoming Events

JOE AVATI – WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE

22-23 March 2024

Internationally renowned for his inimitable style, Avati is a master of treading the very fine line saying what everyone is thinking but no one dares to say. In WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE he compares the ‘then versus now’ generational differences of today’s children against his own.

DEAN Z ELVIS IN CONCERT

10 April 2024

Presented by Dom Arpa Productions - Dean Z, Elvis Presley Enterprises Ultimate Tribute Artist, is bringing his high energy Elvis tribute show to Australia. A musical journey spanning the 20 year career of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll”.

THE BUSH CONCERT

10 May 2024

Ages 4+. Relaxed performance option available. Immerse in a thrilling adventure of community, resilience and unity with The Bush Concert – an introduction to orchestral music. Featuring an Adelaide Symphony Orchestra ensemble, this unique concert is based on Australian author Helga Visser’s beautiful book of the same name.

SNATCH GAME™ LIVE ON TOUR – ADELAIDE

28 June 2024

Presented by ITDEVENTS – Get ready for a show unlike any other, the Official Snatch Game™ Tour is premiering in Australia. The most iconic stars from across the globe join forces Down Under for a night of laughs, and impersonations. Hosted by Australia’s fave Down Under host – Rhys Nicholson!

Sign up to the Woodville Town Hall Newsletter and stay in the loop

MELANOMA MARCH

Take steps to support life-saving research.

Sunday 24 March, 2024 adelaide.melanomamarch. org.au

MAKE IT MINE MARKETS

A family friendly Sunday market with a focus on arts, crafts and fashion of local artists.

Henley Square

17 March, 21 April, 26 May, 2024

makeitminemarkets.com.au

SCHOOL HOLIDAY AND SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPORTS PROGRAM

Community centres, libraries and sporting clubs across our City will host a range of great, hands on activities and programs for kids of all ages and abilities to experience and try.

Check out what’s on offer these school holidays.

13 April – 28 April 2024

charlessturt.sa.gov. au/schoolholidays

YOUNG AT HEART INTERGENERATIONAL PLAYGROUP

Find the fun in the generation gap at this playgroup for 0-5 year olds with their elders.

Ngutungka West Lakes

Friday mornings

10-11.30am until 28 June

charlessturt.sa.gov. au/events

PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY

Book into our Immunisation Clinic at the St Clair Recreation Centre to get your flu shot this year.

Flu vaccination clinics will be held throughout April and May. Bookings are essential. charlessturt.sa.gov. au/immunisation

More information on these events and other events across our City.

Check out local community events as well as those hosted at our libraries or community centres (you can also follow them on Facebook).

charlessturt.sa.gov.au/events

AROUND OUR CITY

ADELAIDE TET FESTIVAL

Vietnamese New Year was brought to life at Athol Park for the Adelaide TET Festival with lion dancing, cultural performances and food for the whole family to enjoy. We are proud to sponsor via our Events and Festivals fund.

WOODVILLE ROAD OPENING

A smoking ceremony started the celebration to mark the completion of the $8.4m Woodville Road Streetscape project.

PINK AND BLUE SWIM, WALK OR RUN

Swimmers, walkers and runners came together to help raise vital funds to support breast and prostate cancers. Hosted by the West Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, we are proud to be a sponsor.

Photos: Gary Williams

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

HENLEY WOODWORKERS

Did you know the Henley Woodworkers take customised orders for new woodwork and can also repair and restore old wooden items such as furniture?

The group was set up in 2004 to provide an activity for retired men and women to share woodworking skills and social wellbeing. There are around 15 members and can take enquiries if you wish to join. No prior woodworking experience is necessary.

Stop by and meet some of the longer serving woodworkers, with the group including DIYers and ex-professional tradespeople.

All surplus monies go to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

216 Military Road, Henley Beach, 1-4pm

Tuesday and Thursdays. Ph. 8235 1389

ANZAC EVE SERVICE

You are invited to join in paying respect to those who fell.

St Clair War Memorial Park

5.30pm 24 April

Woodville Road and Glynis Nunn Drive, St Clair, adjacent the Woodville Railway Station. On Lawns by Rotary Club Children Playground.

And please bring your own folding chair.

Seaton Park R.S.L. SubSeaton Sub--Branch

JOIN GIRL GUIDES FOR FUN AND FRIENDSHIP

Come and try Girl Guides.

Tues 7-8.30 for girls 10-14 yrs.

Wed 6.30-8pm for girls 5-10 yrs.

New members always welcome.

In the Rotary Hall, Gawler St, Woodville West. For further info call Linda 0407 729 457 or for other Guide Units call Guide House, 8418 0900. girlguidessa.org.au

THERRY THEATRE

Based out of Beverley, Therry Theatre is a not-for-profit theatre group which has 3 productions listed in 2024.

Now in its 81st year, the next production is ‘A Short Cut to Happiness’, with tickets open until 5 April.

To book call Lorrain on 0411 924 566 (Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm). Become a member for discounted ticket prices. therry.org.au

WOODVILLE ACADEMY OF FLORAL DESIGN INC

Our Club has returned to fortnightly meetings at the Kilkenny Community Centre, Corner of Wilpena Terrace and Tarcowie Street. Kilkenny. The Programme for 2024 is an exciting one and includes floral design workshops to learn

Have something to share with our community?

Contemporary and Stacking designs as well as other styles. Plus, our highlight of the year – arranging fresh flowers for Adelaide’s Annual Christmas Pageant in November. For a copy of the 2024 Programme or for further information, contact Helena Lewandowski, Publicity Officer on 0409 317 818.

You can also check us out on the Web and our Facebook page.

WEST LAKES LADIES PROBUS CLUB

A ladies-only club which meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at The Lakes Resort Hotel, 10.00am - 11.45am, with a range of interesting speakers at their monthly meetings.

The club supports local businesses, with a Wednesday coffee morning/lunch, and one Friday a month the group attends The Parks Theatre. All activities are optional. With around 50 members, we are seeking new members to join (attend up to three meetings or outings before deciding. The group is not a fundraising group).

Why should I join a Probus Club? To make new friends in a safe, friendly environment and enjoy new experiences. The Probus motto is Fun, Friendship & Fellowship. For more information please contact Margaret Kisiel – 0416 137 731 (Secretary).

Let us know before 31 May and we could include it in the next edition of Kaleidoscope, landing in letterboxes in March. Your community group, event or not-for-profit organisation must be located in the City of Charles Sturt.

Email us with the subject “Kaleidoscope Community Noticeboard” to publications@charlessturt.sa.gov.au