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Seniors Centre - discount offers

Seniors may like to hold off any new year's resolution to diet during January and February, while Cockburn Seniors Centre is offering members, "buy one two course meal for $7.50 and get a second free."

Seniors Centre Manager Paul Hogan said, "Delicious meals are freshly prepared on the premises by our chef Sheree Griffin. We are anticipating strong demand for this offer, so we encourage people to book one to two days in advance."

The offer is limited to one per member and seniors who are not members can join on the day they come in.

Membership of the Spearwood centre is reduced to $15 pro rata from now until 30 June 2010 and new members in January and February will get their first class free for them and a guest.

Meals are served at midday on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

For further information contact Cockburn Seniors Centre on 9411 3871.

View the Seniors Centre Information Page

Climate Change Readiness for Communities Program

The Climate Change Readiness for Community Services project, which is supported by funding from the Australian Government, provides an opportunity for community services in the City of Cockburn to receive a free energy and greenhouse audit on their buildings.

If you are interested in receiving this free service, please contact Luke van Zeller at 9430 8200 or luke@wacoss.org.au or visit their Website for further information.

Packham North rezoning (Scheme amendment no 70)

The Packham North rezoning (Scheme Amendment No. 70) was initiated by Council in February 2009. The land subject of this amendment comprises 74 lots located east of the Port Coogee development and bounded by Cross Road, Mell Road, Rockingham Road and the railway reserve, 19km south of the Perth CBD.

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General Enquiries: (08) 9411 3444

Saturday 13th February
The Las Vegas Legends
[Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Cher & Dusty Springfield]

'What's new Pussycat?', Don't be a 'Solitaire Man' and miss out, or you'll wish 'You could turn back time', so find the 'Son of a Preacher Man' and be at the Lakelands Reserve in South Lake this coming Saturday night for some classic hits by the Las Vegas Legends... Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Cher & Dusty Springfield!

The third round of Cockburn Idol will take place around 6.00pm. Come and listen to 10 residents aged between 5 and 35 competing for more than $3000 prizes and the coveted title of Cockburn Idol.

Where: Lakelands Reserve, South Lake, next to South Lake Leisure Centre on South Lake Drive
Time: 6:00pm Cockburn Idol, Main Act Starting 8:00pm
Cost: FREE ENTRY!

So grab your picnic blanket, a bunch of friends the kids and a platter of food and enjoy a fun night that won't cost you a cent!

Concerts Coming Up:

Saturday 6th March 2010
Jessica Mauboy, Wes Carr & Dean Geyer
6.00pm onwards, Manning Park, Hamilton Hill

Visit the Summer of Fun Website for all the latest news!

Coolbellup Library closed for Renovations

The Coolbellup Library will be closed for renovations fom close of business at 1.00pm on Saturday 23rd January 2010. At this stage the library is scheduled to re-open in May 2010.

However, as a temporary measure we will operate a mini library from Len Packham Hall meeting room.

Snakes in Cockburn

If you see a snake in your garden you can call the DEC Wildcare Hotline on 9474 9055.

You will be given multiple contact numbers of local snake handlers. A small fee may apply to cover petrol costs of the volunteer to come and remove the snake if it can be located.

As snakes are living breathing animals they will move around so if you cannot see the snake anymore and it is not stopped somewhere, it is likely it has moved on.

Snakes in Cockburn parklands or bushlands are in their homes and they are protected by law, so please if you see one just simply move slowly away.

Upcoming Events

When: Wednesday March 31st, 10am - 1pm
Location: Manning Park, Azelia Rd, Spearwood - near the large playground.

Come on the day to receive a Welcome Certificate for your baby (0-15 months old) & a Parenting Calendar for you.

To receive these you need to register before March 17th 2010, through your local Child Health nurse or the City of Cockburn by phoning: 9411 3431

Children's Services Plan Review

A review of Childrens Services within the City of Cockburn is now underway.

The result will be a 5 year plan that will provide the direction for improvement of services for children from 0 to 12 years of age within the Cockburn area.

We are finding out what is currently being done well, what services need to be enhanced, and what are the new services required by children and families over the next five years.

We are interested in what parents, children, service providers and people in the community have to say, and will be out and about across Cockburn in February 2010 to talk with you.

Our consultants will be at the following places and you can chat with us there:

Pram Jams at Spearwood Library on Thursday 4 February around 10.30am
Gateway Shopping Centre Tuesday 9 February at 9am (in the food hall)
South Lake Ottey Family and Neighbourhood Centre on Tuesday 16 February from 9am to 11am.

OR you can Download a short Questionnaire and email your thoughts to us today.

HHW Hazardous Household Waste Collection Program cancelled

The Hazardous Household Waste Collection program has been cancelled and there are no free public drop offs for 2010.

Alternatively Cockburn residents can use a trailer pass (from their rates notice) to drop off Hazardous Household Waste items for free at the Henderson Landfill.

If residents don't have a trailer pass or are non-Cockburn residents then individuals can pay to deposit these items at the Henderson landfill or South Metropolitan Regional Council Canning Vale.

The information advertised in the February Cockburn Soundings is now incorrect and we apologise for this inconvenience.

Email: customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au

Phone: 08 9411 3444

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