December - January School Holidays Program

December 19 -January 27

Lockyer Valley region

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Christmas Movie Madnes Mystery Christmas Bag

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December Date

Location

Time

Fri 13 Dec

Victoria Street, Forest Hill

5pm - 10.30pm

Mon 16 Dec

Laidley Library

2pm - 4pm

Mon 16 - Fri 20

Laidley and Gatton Libraries

9am - 5pm

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Wed 18 Dec

Laidley Community Centre

10am -12.30pm

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Thurs 19 Dec

Gatton Library

10am - 12pm

Thurs 19 Dec

14 Crescent Street, Gatton

10am - 12pm

Fri 20 Dec

North Street, Gatton

5.30pm - 9.30pm

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Forest Hill Christmas Festivities Friday 13 December 2019 5pm - 10.30pm Victoria Street, Forest Hill -------------------------Come along for food stalls, rides, entertainment, face painting and three ham and turkey wheels operating. Santa and family booked in to arrive with a parcel for each child under 13. Fun and enjoyment for young and old.

All night ride arm bands $12.

Free off-street parking in the QR yards.

ENQUIRIES

Ann Bichel 0488 075 954

FREE

Family Family Wellbeing Wellbeing Holiday Holiday Celebration Celebration Wednesday 18 December 2019 10am - 12.30pm Laidley Community Centre

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Come along to our Family Wellbeing Holiday Celebration. There will be plenty of fun activities including an animal farm, playdough, painting and decoration making. Everyone is welcome to come along and celebrate a fantastic 2019 and look forward to welcoming 2020.

BYO water bottle and hat.

ENQUIRIES

Laidley Community Centre info@laidleycc.org.au 5465 1889

FREE

Community Community Christmas Christmas Thursday 19 December 2019 10am - 12pm Lockyer Community Centre, 14 Crescent Street, Gatton -------------------------Free morning tea, photo with Santa, free giveaways, raffles and $1 lucky dips.

Children must be supervised (no drop offs).

ENQUIRIES

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Lockyer Community Centre admin@lockyercommunitycentre.com.au 5462 3355

FREE

Lockyer Lockyer Valley Valley Christmas Christmas Carnival Carnival Friday 20 December 2019 5.30pm - 9.30pm North Street, Gatton -------------------------Enjoy the night with roving carollers, local dance groups, musicians, Island Vibes band, face painting, rides and more. Food and drinks on sale throughout the night. Ride wristbands on sale from 5pm – only $5 each.

Santa will arrive at 5.30pm.

ENQUIRIES

Lockyer Valley Regional Council lockyerevents@lvrc.qld.gov.au 1300 005 872

FREE

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COMMUNITY GATTON LOCAL

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS DECEMBER

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Join the Summer Reading Club - Read and win prizes from 1 December - 24 January!

Date & Time REGISTER NOW Contact your local branch for more information.

GATTON LIBRARY

CHRISTMAS MOVIE MADNESS

Gatton Library Thursday 19 Dec 10am - 12pm

Gatton and Laidley Libraries Monday 16 Dec to Friday 20 Dec

Spend some time at the library relaxing and watching a film on our big screen.

MYSTERY CHRISTMAS BAG Show your library card during the week leading up to Christmas to receive a mystery Christmas craft.

Not a member yet?

Visit your local library to receive your free membership.

Date & Time Laidley Library LAIDLEY Monday 16 Dec LIBRARY 2pm - 4pm

Gatton and Laidley Libraries Monday 16 Dec to Friday 20 Dec

Gatton and Laidley Libraries

SCAVENGER HUNT

Gatton and Laidley Libraries

Every day throughout the holidays.

Go on a scavenger hunt and see if you can crack the code.

Every day throughout the holidays.

Experience QAGOMA’s at Lockyer Valley Art Gallery Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, 34 Lake Apex Dr, Gatton

ISLAND FASHION ON TOUR — Kids’ On Tour.

Island Fashion on Tour is free QAGOMA Touring program available to regional Queensland communities.

‘Island Fashion on Tour’ features a range of free, hands-on art making activities created by QAGOMA in collaboration with Australian and Pacific artists Grace Lillian Lee, Maryann Talia Pau and Ranu James and Letila Mitchell.

Lockyer Valley Art Gallery

Tuesday 21 Jan 9am - 5pm Wednesday 22 Jan 9am - 5pm

Laidley Library Tuesday 21 Jan 10am - 12pm ‘Island Fashion’ at the Children’s Art Centre, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane.

Photograph: Katie Bennett

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Come in between the times listed for above events, no need to register.

All activities are self-guided, therefore parental supervision is required.

GATTON LIBRARY LAIDLEY LIBRARY

5466 3434 5462 0351

library.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au

2019 LOCKYER VALLEY CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL COLOURING COMPETITION

Colour in the Lockyer Valley Santa Claus for your chance to win!

This is your chance to win a $50 Lockyer Valley Gift Card at a Lockyer Valley business of your choice.

There is one voucher to be won in each age group.

Colour in the Lockyer Valley Santa Claus above, then fill in your name and your guardian’s details below and hand in your entry to: Gatton Star, North Street, Gatton | Council Offices at Laidley & Gatton | Lake Apex Visitor Information Centre

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Age (Please circle one):

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Guardian’s Name: ...............................................................................................................

Address: ..............................................................................................................................

Phone: .................................................................................................................................

Entries close Tuesday 17 December 5pm. Winners announced at the Lockyer Valley Christmas Carnival, Friday 20 December.

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Title LEGO Imagination Fun Marvel Family Fun Day Inflatable Pool Session Mindful Colouring Room Full of Stories Teen Movie Children’s Movie Madness LEGO Imagination Fun Mindful Colouring Frozen Family Fun Day Room Full of Stories Teen Movie Children’s Movie Madness Tech Dissect

Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar Myster Island Fashion on Tour Island Fashion on Tour Trash to Treasure

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Date

January Location

Time

Mon 6 Jan

Laidley Library

10am - 12pm

Tues 7 Jan

Gatton Shire Hall

9.30am - 11.30am

Wed 8 Jan

UQ Pool, Gatton

10am - 11am

Thur 9 Jan

Laidley Library

10am - 12pm

Thur 9 Jan

Gatton Library

10am -12pm

Fri 10 Jan

Gatton Library

6pm - 8pm

Fri 10 and Fri 24

Laidley Library

Various Times

Mon 13 Jan

Gatton Library

10am - 12pm

Tues 14 Jan

Gatton Library

10am -12pm

Wed 15 Jan

Laidley District State School

10am - 12.30pm

Thurs 16 Jan

Laidley Library

2pm - 4pm

Fri 17 Jan

Laidley Library

2pm - 4pm

Fri 17 and Thur 23

Gatton Library

Various Times

Mon 20 Jan

Laidley Youth Centre

10am - 12pm

Tues 21 Jan

Gatton Library

10am - 12pm

Tues 21 Jan

Laidley Library

10am - 12pm

Tues 21 - Wed 22

Lockyer Valley Art Gallery

9am - 5pm

Wed 22 Jan

Kensington Grove Hall

9am - 11.30am

Thur 23 Jan

Laidley Library

10am - 12pm

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Marvel Family Fun Day Tuesday 7 January 2020 9.30am - 11.30am Gatton Shire Hall, North Street, Gatton -------------------------Suit up and fly down to the Gatton Shire Hall for a family fun day full of Marvel Superhero themed fun including jumping castles, a photo booth, craft stalls and so much more.

ENQUIRIES

Lockyer Valley Regional Council CETeam@lvrc.qld.gov.au 1300 005 872 lockyerValleyYouth

FREE

Inflatable Inflatable Pool Pool Session Session Wednesday 8 January 2020 10am - 12pm Gatton UQ Sports Centre Pool, Gatton

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Come and cool off while challenging your balance and coordination with the giant inflatable course. Fun for all ages! BYO water bottle and hat.

All children under 15 must be supervised by an adult.

ENQUIRIES

Anglicare Southern Queensland 1300 114 397

FREE

Frozen Frozen Wonderland Wonderland Wednesday 15 January 2020 10am - 12.30pm Laidley District State School Hall, Patrick Street, Laidley -------------------------Come along to the amazing frozen wonderland right in Laidley! Make your crown and snowflakes to take the wonder home, discover frozen delights in our water play stage and play in…….SNOW! Click HERE to register today!

ENQUIRIES

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Laidley Community Centre info@laidleycc.org.au 5465 1889 LaidleyCommunityCentre

FREE

Tech Tech Dissect Dissect Monday 20 January 2020 10am - 12pm Laidley Youth Centre, William Street, Laidley -------------------------Take a dive into old tech to see what makes it tick. Lots of old tech available on the day to pull apart, or bring your own unwanted device. We will also be opening up our games room next door. Come have a game of air hockey or pool with friends or play the arcade. Snacks will be provided.

Age range: 7-14years (Parents to remain with under 10s.)

REGISTRATIONS

Laidley Community Centre info@laidleycc.org.au 5465 1889

FREE

Trash Trash to to Treasure Treasure

Wednesday 22 January 2020 9am - 11.30am Kensington Grove Hall, 24 Bertrand Avenue, Kensington Grove -------------------------Come along for a fun morning of turning recycled materials into works of art.

There will be plenty of recyclables and other resources to use on the day to create whatever your heart desires. There is also an undercover playground to enjoy outside on the day. Snacks will be provided.

Age Range: 2-12 years (Parent supervision required) REGISTRATIONS

Laidley Community Centre info@laidleycc.org.au 5465 1889

FREE

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There are five (5) items missing.

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Join the Summer Reading Club - Read and win prizes from 1 December - 24 January!

REGISTER NOW Contact your local branch for more information.

Date & Time GATTON Gatton Library LIBRARY Thursday 9 Jan 10am - 12pm

Gatton Library Monday 13 Jan 10am - 12pm Gatton Library Tuesday 14 Jan 10am - 12pm Gatton Library Tuesday 21 Jan 10am - 12pm

Come and tell your own story using recycled craft bits and pieces.

Leave your craft for others to see or take home.

LEGO IMAGINATION FUN

MINDFUL COLOURING

Laidley Library Thursday 9 Jan 10am - 12pm

Make your own Zen doodle in the form of a bookmark or A6 poster.

WHO STOLE THE COOKIE FROM THE COOKIE JAR MYSTERY Can you solve the mystery? Put your detective hat on and go on the hunt for the cookie thief.

CHILDREN’S MOVIE MADNESS Spend some time at the library relaxing and watching a film on our big screen.

Thursday 23 Jan Starting 2pm

Laidley Library Friday 17 Jan 2pm - 4pm

Laidley Library Monday 6 Jan 10am - 12pm

Join us for some Lego fun!

Imagination building brick by brick.

Gatton Library Friday 17 Jan Starting 10am

Gatton Library Friday 10 Jan 6pm - 8pm

Date & Time Laidley Library LAIDLEY Thursday 16 Jan LIBRARY 2pm - 4pm

ROOM FULL OF STORIES

TEEN MOVIE Come along and watch a new release.

Ages 12—16 years.

BOOKINGS REQUIRED

SCAVENGER HUNT Go on a scavenger hunt and see if you can crack the code.

Laidley Library Thursday 23 Jan 10am - 12pm Laidley Library Friday 10 Jan Starting 2pm Friday 24 Jan Starting 10am Gatton and Laidley Libraries Every day throughout the holidays.

Come in between the times listed for above events, no need to register.

All activities are self-guided, therefore parental supervision is required.

CONTACT US

GATTON LIBRARY LAIDLEY LIBRARY

5466 3434 5462 0351

library.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au

For more information Contact Council on 1300 005 870 or visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/Youth-Programs LockyerValleyRegionalCouncil

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