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Do you want to learn Russian? Join us online or offline at Bentley Community Centre!
Bentley Community Centre - Nyamup Way, Bentley WA 6102
Join us for Russian language classes (and other subjects) online and offline. We have performing groups of different age levels.
We have been providing cultural and musical workshops, events and festivals supported by OMI, Catalyst, City of Canning, City of Cockburn for 6+ years. We also provide Russian culture workshops in schools in English with musical instruments, costumes, singing and dancing.
For more information, check out our website here.
Or connect with us via our Facebook page.
We hold classes weekly on Saturdays mornings. Our teachers are experienced and qualified.
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Free Online Yoga Classes with ISWA
Free Online Yoga Classes!
Yoga Health and Happiness online classes run by Deepak Gupta from the Indian Society of Western Australia - ISWA. Classes occur each Saturday starting from 9am and finishing at 10am.
See the Facebook event for the zoom link and more information.
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Great Canoe Challenge
CREEC, Cnr Kent St and Queens Park Rd, Wilson
Audiences : Ages 12- 16 years
Nearer to Nature's school holiday programs at the Canning River Eco Education Centre provide unique, enjoyable activities that help children discover intriguing natural areas.
Learn the basics of canoeing so you can compete in on-water challenges while paddling down the beautiful Canning River.
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Slime Busters
CREEC, Cnr Kent St and Queens Park Rd, Wilson
Audiences : 4- 7 years
Nearer to Nature's school holiday programs at the Canning River Eco Education Centre provide unique, enjoyable activities that help children discover intriguing natural areas.
Slippery, sticky slime! Some creatures need this gooey mess to help them move or even as a defence against predators. Get messy with us as you delve into the world of slimy critters.
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Sunset Paddle
CREEC, Cnr Kent St and Queens Park Rd, Wilson
Nearer to Nature's school holiday programs at the Canning River Eco Education Centre provide unique, enjoyable activities that help children discover intriguing natural areas.
Enjoy a family paddle as you appreciate the beautiful Canning River at sunset
Audience: Ages 7+
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Wading Waterbirds
CREEC, Cnr Kent St and Queens Park Rd, Wilson
Nearer to Nature's school holiday programs at the Canning River Eco Education Centre provide unique, enjoyable activities that help children discover intriguing natural areas.
Ducks, herons, spoonbills and swamphens are all incredible waterbirds. Their beaks, legs and even feet can tell us a lot about how they live. Discover how their features help them survive as you head out on a waterbird scavenger hunt along the river.
Audience: Ages 4 - 7
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Mid Week Eats - Backyard BBQ
Riverton Reserve 290 High Road, Riverton
Sad about farewelling the holiday season and heading back to the drudgery of work? Give yourself a mid-week treat by taking a culinary trip around the world at City of Canning's Mid Week Eats. 🙌️🎉
An iconic food truck series celebrating exotic foods, cultural performances and music to transport you across the globe. 🌎
Enjoy the balmy summer nights by bringing along something to sit on, a bottle or two of your favourite drop and partaking in the festivities and tasting delectable food under the trees. 🌳
Children can jump, swirl and shake it out in the Kids Village with the beautiful Eco Faeries and their 'Energiser Zone' 🍄🌈💫🦋
Think hula hoops, ribbons, juggling balls and bubbles!
✔️Entry is free
✔️Dogs are welcome (on a lead at all times)
✔️Over 15 food vendors
✔️BYO picnics, chairs and beverages
✔️Free parking at Riverton Leisureplex
For more information, please visit here
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Koolingar Dreaming
CREEC, Cnr Kent St and Queens Park Rd, Wilson
Nearer to Nature's school holiday programs at the Canning River Eco Education Centre provide unique, enjoyable activities that help children discover intriguing natural areas.
Join in on traditional Noongar activities, receive ceremonial face paint and journey through stories of the Dreamtime.
Audience: Ages 4 – 7
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Koolingar Kaatajin
CREEC, Cnr Kent St and Queens Park Rd, Wilson
Nearer to Nature's school holiday programs at the Canning River Eco Education Centre provide unique, enjoyable activities that help children discover intriguing natural areas.
Join in on traditional Noongar activities, receive ceremonial face paint and journey through stories of the Dreamtime.
Audience: Ages 7 - 12
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Willetton Toy Library Open Day
Willetton Reserve Pavillion Apsley Road & Malindi Drive, Willetton.
We are holding an Open Day and inviting everyone to come and see what we have to offer. All our toys will be on display and the little ones can give them a test try. We will have a face painter and some finger food for the kids. We will be offering an extra 3 months membership to anyone who signs up on the day.
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Workshops
Start 2021 off right with our free finance workshop with Grace Mugabe
Riverton Library 67 Riley Road Riverton, WA 6148
2021 is a time for new beginnings! In order to make sure you start this year right come and join us at Riverton Library, Saturday the 30th of January (9:30am), for a free 2-hour financial workshop hosted by Grace Mugabe.
Grace is recognised throughout the Canning community and is a qualified Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. As a migrant and small business owner, Grace has witnessed firsthand the fear associated with finance. Grace seeks to help eliminate this fear through empowering people by ensuring they have the right financial information and that it can be understood and easily applied into their own lives.
You may have also already seen Grace as she has been featured on a range on media platforms including, Channel 7, Channel 9, the West Australian and 6PR.
Come and join us for this free informative session in which you will learn skills and gain the knowledge which will help you effectively manage your finances and get ahead in 2021!
Register your place here
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Marvellous Minibeasts
Canning River Eco Education Centre
In Western Australia invertebrates such as insects and spiders make up more than 80% of all our animals. Without them, we would struggle to survive.
Come and meet some friendly invertebrates such as giant stick insects, weevils, spiders such as Tammy the tarantula, and Carrol the giant burrowing Cockroach.
Learn how each creature plays a valuable role in the environment; even cockroaches!
Check out our displays of some of the world’s most impressive and large insects from all over the world including moths, beetles and butterflies!
Cost: Free
Audience: Suitable for Families, Adults and Children
Brought to you by the City of Canning and EcoAction
This workshop is part of the City's Community Sustainability Learning Program designed to support you on your sustainability journey. With a wide variety of topics, whether you are at the beginning of your journey or further along there is a workshop just right for you. For further information contact CREEC on creec@canning.wa.gov.au or call 9461 7160.
No bookings required.
For more information, please visit here
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