WEEKLY City News

Ryde Civic Centre,

1 Devlin Street, Ryde NSW 2112

Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670

Customer Service 9952 8222 / TTY 9952 8470

Email: cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au

www.ryde.nsw.gov.au

Let’s Connect @CityofRyde /CityofRyde /CityofRyde /CityofRyde /CityofRydeCouncil @MayorofRyde

“We’re here to listen”

Gail Connolly, General Manager

Public NotiCe Board

Garage Sales

Saturday 30 January from 9.00am:• 2/17-23 Rutledge Street, Eastwood• 6 Lakeside Road, EastwoodSunday 31 January from 9.00am:• 7 Linley Way, Ryde• 36 Moss Street, West RydeTo list your garage sale for free, go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/garagesales

Little Bang Discovery ClubA four week science program for junior discoverers. Places are limited, book now on 9952 8376.

Little Bang Discovery club

Ages 4-5 yearsWhen Monday 1, 8, 15 and 22 FebruaryTime 11.00am - 12noonWhere West Ryde LibraryCost $25.00 for 4 sessions

EVENTS at your liBrary

Community Grants Now OpenApply nowLocal not-for-profit community groups, clubs and organisations are invited to apply for a 2016 City of Ryde Community Grant.Four grants and three sub-categories offer plenty of opportunities:Seniors Grant (up to $2,000) – for local seniors groups to enhance existing programs or encourage new activities.Capacity Building Grant – 3 sub categories (up to $3,500) – this grant program is for all groups including new and small groups to help boost their growth potential. The three sub-categories are for Events, Emerging/Small Groups and a General which includes arts and culture. Sports and Recreation Grant (up to $3,500) – for local sporting groups and clubs to develop programs that encourage community participation in sports, recreation and physical activities. Community Projects Grant (up to $5,000) – for special projects to help build a cohesive and connected community, based on inclusion, enhanced community well-being and cultural growth.

Need help to prepare your submission?Free Information Sessions will be held for applicants to:• Identify which Category or Sub-Category best suits

your objectives• Prepare a competitive submission• Explain the assessment criteria.

Session 1: Tuesday 2 February, 10.30am - 12.00 noonSession 2: Tuesday 23 February, 6.00 – 7.30pmBoth sessions will be held in the Eucalyptus Meeting Room (Level above Ryde Library), 1A Pope Street, Ryde.Bookings essential. Phone 9952 8222, or register at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/communitygrantsCity of Ryde Community Grants applications close Monday 14 March 2016. Your ideas + Council grant = lifestyle and opportunity

GRANTS Now oPeN

For more information or in the event of wet weather visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/cinema or phone 9952 8222.

Lifestyle and opportunity @ your doorstep

SPoNSoREd ByPRESENTEd By

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Friday 19 February 2016 Avengers 2: Age of UltronMorrison Bay Park, Frances Road, Putney

FREE MoviE NiGhTS aT a PaRk NEaR You

Saturday 27 February 2016 InsIde oUtYamble Reserve, Quarry Road, Ryde

Friday 4 March 2016 MInIons

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Each movie will have closed captions for the hearing impaired.

Eastwood Plaza, Rowe Street, Eastwood

Friday 26 February 2016 WhIplAsh Lakeside Lawn, Gymnasium Road, Macquarie university(Under 15 must be accompanied by an adult, proof of age required). Contains strong language.

MA15+

CiNEMa aT ThE uNivERSiTY The fOLLOWiNG mOvie iS iNTeNDeD fOr mATure AuDieNCeS ONLY

EVENTS arouNd your City

The year of the Monkey, 2016. The Eastwood Lunar New year celebration is an exciting and colourful event that is widely acknowledged as a big success with crowds of over 10,000 attending during the day. Visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/lunarnewyear

Public inquiry - merger Proposal - ryde, hunter’s hill & Lane Cove CouncilsThe public inquiry is part of the examination and reporting process conducted by the delegate and provides an opportunity for members of the public to express their opinions on the proposal to the delegate.

Members of the public who would like to attend are requested to register using the on-line registration form at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/mergerproposal or by contacting 1300 813 020. Members of the public who would like to speak at the inquiry are requested to indicate that they wish to do so when they register to attend.

Members of the public may only speak once at the inquiry and the order of speaking will be determined by the delegate. Registrations to attend and/or speak will close at 12noon on Friday 29 January for the public inquiry held on the Tuesday, 2 February 2016. For more information visit www.councilboundaryreview.nsw.gov.au

When Tuesday 2 FebruaryTime 1.00pm - 5.00pm and

7.00pm - 10.00pmWhere Hunters Hill Sailing Club,

Merrington Place (off Clarke Rd), Woolwich

Public NotiCe

For more information, please visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/volunteers or call us on 9952 8222 or email: volunteers@ryde.nsw.gov.au

Want to keep your mind healthy and active?Did you know that when you volunteer you:• Give a boost to a cause

you believe in• Put a lifetime of skills and

experience to good use• Give back to society• Enhance your health and

wellbeingWho knew that volunteering could do all of this?

volunteering opportunities now available in the ryde area include:• Meals on Wheels• Home visits• Gardening• Linen services• Recreational activities• Shopping assistance• Many more fulfilling activities

VoluNteer Now!

COOkiNG COmPeTiTiONAT eASTWOOD PLAzASATurDAY 13 feBruArY11.00am to 1.30pm:: Celebrity Cooking

Competition:: Enjoy Free Food Tasting:: Lion Dance:: Cooking Demonstrations

GrAND CeLeBrATiON DAY AT eASTWOOD PLAzASATurDAY 20 feBruArY11.00am - 4.00pm:: Live Music and Chinese and

korean Dance:: high Pole Dancing Lions:: Eastwood’s Longest

Dragon Parade:: Fire Crackers:: Food Stalls