November 2008 - Mackay Regional Council - Queensland ...

ISSUE 4 | NOVEMBER 2008Book yourself in for holiday funTake advantage of the following activitiesfor children or teens on offer at MackayRegional Council’s libraries:Storytime > An hour-long programof stories, songs, rhymes and craft forchildren aged 2-5 and their parents/carers. Sessions will be held at:¤ Walkerston Library > Fortnightly from10-11am (Ph 4959 2545)¤ Gordon White Library > EveryWednesday from 10.30-11.30am (49619300)¤ Mackay City Library > Every Thursdayfrom 10.30-11.30am (4961 9387)¤ Sarina Library > Every Wednesdayfrom 10-11am (4961 9297)¤ Mirani Library > Every second Tuesdayfrom 9.30-10.30am (4961 9231)Saturday Storytime > A monthlyprogram aimed at families who are notable to come to Storytime during theweek. Next session is November 29at Mackay City Library from 10.30-11.30am.Christmas activities at the libraryLetters to Santa > Children can writeletters to Santa and post them at thelibraries. Santa’s mailbox will be out onMonday, November 24.Christmas parties > Bookings openMonday, December 1. Make craft, singcarols, hear Christmas stories and meetSanta from 10-11.30am at:¤ Walkerston Library> Tuesday, December 16¤ Gordon White Library> Wednesday, December 17¤ Mackay City Library> Thursday, December 18¤ Mirani Library> Tuesday, December 16 (10-11am &2-3pm)Summer Reading Club > Be oneof thousands of children aroundQueensland to take part in this programfrom December 13. Call your local libraryto register from Monday, December 8.School holiday activities > Circusthemedactivities for children aged 6-12years. Parental supervision is requiredand bookings are essential > Call yourlocal library from January 5 to enrol.Activities will be held at:¤ Walkerston Library > Tuesday, January20, from 10-11.30am¤ Mirani Library > Tuesday, January 20,from 2-3.30pm¤ Gordon White Library > Wednesday,January 21, from 10-11.30am¤ Mackay City Library > Thursday,January 22, from 10-11.30am¤ Sarina Library > Friday, January 23,from 10-11.30amActivities for young people from 12-18 yearsFinally It’s Friday > Learn to makeChristmas craft on November 28 atMackay City Library from 3-5pm.Bookings open from November 17.Movie night > At Gordon White Libraryon Monday, January 19, from 6-8.30pm.Bookings open from Monday, January 5.Dive into summerSoak up the fun at Mackay RegionalCouncil’s aquatic facilities and make themost of the warmer weather with thefollowing activities:Holiday intensive swimming lessons> This half-hour program will run fi vedays a week at the Pioneer Pool fromDecember 15 to January 23. To book call4957 5767.Learn to Swim Term 1 > This nineweekterm will run from February 2 toApril 4. To book call 4957 5767.Adult Swim 4 Fitness program >This 10-week fi tness program will beheld at either the Memorial or PioneerPool from January 26 to April 4. Fordetails call 4957 5767 or 4961 9533.*Adult learn to swim classes arealso available.Christmas holiday activitiesSplash Out > This event promisesSamantha Westcott splashes out at thePioneer Pool.fun for the whole family and featuresinfl atable toys and a free slushy for thekids from 9.30-11.30am at the PioneerPool on the following dates: Mondayand Wednesday, December 15 and 17,and every Monday and Wednesday fromJanuary 5-21.Mission Inflatable > Have a ballnavigating the large infl atable obstaclecourse. Suitable for all ages (thoughparticipants must be able to swim) theobstacle course will be at Pioneer Poolfrom 2-4pm on the following dates:Tuesday and Thursday, December 16and 18, and every Tuesday and Thursdayfrom January 6-22.Bluewater Lagoon > Entry is freeand children 10 years and under mustbe accompanied and supervised by aparent/carer.November to February opening times:Monday to Thursday > 9am to 6pmFriday to Sunday (including schoolholidays and public holidays) > 9amto 8pmHoliday suggestion > Why not stagea Christmas or birthday party at one ofour region’s pools?Barbecue facilities are available. PhoneRhona Westcott on 1300 622 529for information or to book your nextfunction.11