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Prepare for hair-raising horrors and spine-chilling thrills as Luna Park transforms into a Halloween nightmare after dark.This October- for six frightful nights Sydney's scariest Halloween experience Halloscream returns to Luna Park with Halloscream 8: Infinite Fear. Three brand-new Scare Mazes have crept their way back into the Big Top. Navigate your way through Outback Butcher where an evil landlord is looking for his next victim- DecayMart- an abandoned supermarket that's been taken over by zombies and Block 13- a rioting prison where the inmates are on the loose!As the full moon rises- the Halloscream 6pm 'Scaremony' is delivered with a devilish intention. Watch out for the villain puppet master Mr Bowler- the former famed marionette maker who found his passion making dolls- and is on the hunt for new subjects to coerce into his puppet show of horrors.Luna Park's iconic- historic-turned-haunting Coney Island will be transformed into Lonely Doll Island. Home to a grief-stricken father who has struggled to find peace since his wife and daughter's death- he has since started patching together body parts with dolls to create a new version of his daughter. Enjoy her doll house.Not for the squeamish- Halloscream 8: Infinite Fear will live up to its name with roaming zombies- pig heads and prisoners to scare the wits out of any hardened-Halloweener. Set the whole night aside- if you can make it through the terror- Unlimited Rides throughout the Park will keep you chained there all night.Halloween costumes and wicked make-up looks are strongly encouraged- however full-face make up or coverings will not be permitted. Guests must ensure they remain identifiable.TicketsStarting at $54.95- tickets will include Unlimited Rides- three brand-new scare mazes and some fierce entertainment all night long. Important Halloscream 8: Infinite Fear conditions apply. Tickets are only valid on the selected night and are sold on a release schedule according to availability. Covid-safe guidelinesMasks are mandatory attire in Halloscream Mazes and must be worn at all times during this attraction.Luna Park Sydney continues to take a highly precautionary approach to managing the spread of COVID-19 and visitors can expect enhanced cleaning measures along with specific entry requirements for all staff and visitors including temperature and identity checks. It is essential that Guests understand that by entering Luna Park Sydney- they agree they are well and not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms as outlined in their Health and Safety Declaration Form.

Join us in the award-winning permaculture garden each Friday morning and learn skills under expert guidance in a friendly setting.About this EventCome garden with us on Friday mornings from 9:00am to 12:30pm and help us plant- weed- and compost. We break for morning tea together and socialise over lunch- you'll also share in the bounty of any harvest!** COVID UPDATE - Please bring own gloves- morning tea and-or lunch. All hand tools will be disinfected between use and masks will be available. **There are three areas in the award-winning Randwick Sustainability Hub to work in depending on your interests and expertise. You need to chose which garden you want to work in- but may move between gardens from week to week.Permaculture Garden and Food ForestJoining the Permaculture Garden and Food Forest is perfect for those that want expert guidance from landscape architect Steve Batley- and sustainability educator Julian Lee. Over the course of a year- you will learn about regenerative agriculture concepts and there is also the opportunity to learn specialist skills like worm farming- composting- seed saving- propagation and pruning.Community GardenJoining the Community Garden is perfect for those that want to work with a more autonomous gardening group and-or are experienced gardeners looking for a patch of dirt and to garden with others. This group focuses on growing fruit and vegetables.Native Habitat GardenJoining the Native Habitat Garden is perfect for those that want to work with a more autonomous gardening group and-or are experienced gardeners looking for a patch of dirt and to garden with others. This group focuses on maintaining native habitat- especially to protect our smaller critters.Workshop programAfter lunch from 1:30-3:30pm you can join us for our workshop series.We are currently limited to ten live participants- however if you miss out- you can still join us on zoom.Recordings of past topics can be found on Council's Youtube channel under the PermaBee playlist.

In conjunction with the easing restrictions of the COVID-19 public health measures enforced by the NSW Government and Football NSW- Centennial Parklands Sports Centre (CPSC) are thrilled to re-instate the Friday Night 7v7 outdoor soccer competition.Competition Commence Date: Friday 25 September 2020Competition Duration: 12 WeeksWho can play?: Anyone! Returning teams- new teams and individuals looking to find a teamHow can I register? Click this link to register online NOW!Team registrationThe team captain can register on behalf of the whole team. Ensure they have all contact information ready for each team member prior to registering as part of post COVID practices (more information below).Individual RegistrationUsing the registration link above- create your profile and register as an individual. Staff at CPSC will place you in a social team. Conditions of registrationTo ensure the health- safety and wellbeing of all patrons of the centre- all players must adhere to the following requirements of the competition:All players MUST be registered in the competition. To complete your team or individual registration- please click here.Returning teams are still required to register for this competition. Teams and individuals will not be permitted to take the field of play unless they are registered.All players MUST sign on and list their name on the scoresheet prior the commencement of the gameMatch referees will cross-check player sign on prior to the match commencingAll teams will need to provide their own bibs and or training kitsCOVID-19 measuresSpecific COVID-19 response strategies are in place around the CPSC venues to ensure the utmost health and hygiene practices are implemented. All players MUST obey all signage and engage in the following behaviours-Do not participate in the competition if you are feeling unwell- have COVID-19 symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19Use the hand sanitizers provided around the venue prior- during and post gamesObey all signage and protocols implemented by CPSC that relate to social distancing measures- maximum capacity in certain areas- hygiene procedures- crowd control and spectator managementTo find out more information about the COVID-19 'Return to Sport' strategies please visit the CPSC COVID-19 Website Page or the NSW Government- Office of Sport WebsiteThe staff at CPSC are excited to present the 7v7 Soccer Competition! We cannot wait to see your familiar faces at the centre enjoying the World Game! ⚽We anticipate the competition to fill up quickly- register now to avoid disappointment!  

Afro Moses- singer- composer and multi-instrumentalist has a magnetic personality and he will enchant you with high energy music- powerful messages- and colourful stage show.Afro Moses was a teenage superstar in Ghana West Africa before being seen by Bob Marley's tour manager. Since then- he's been touring the world and has shared the stage with numerous iconic artists such as Miriam Makeba- Salif Keita- Youssou N'Dour- Ziggy and Rita Marley- The Wailers- the Australian Chamber Orchestra and many more.Come and experience an unforgettable night of joy and great music with Afro Moses and his band.Groove to the sound of Civic Underground- a world class live music venue at the Surry Hills end of the CBD.Civic Underground complies with covid safe distancing rules.

Saxophonist and composer- Gai Bryant has earnt a reputation as a Queen of Latin Jazz. She is fascinated with all the rhythms that make us move- particularly those blending Cuban- Peruvian and Afro-Caribbean influences. Gai joins musicians- dancers and communities across Sydney- through her projects with passionate arrangements that integrate traditional dance and song with a modern jazz aesthetic. Irresistible performances by her Afro-Peruvian sextet ALLY will open celebrations- before her big band- Caribe- will tear down the house in a visual and aural display. Vivid and frenetic- it will be impossible to walk away from this event without a smile on your face.Gai Bryant (saxophone) Eamon Dilworth (trumpet) Jonathan Cohen (piano) Stan Valacos (bass) Steve Marin (percussion) Georgio Rojas (percussion) Dai Moret (spoken word) Melody Riviera (vocals) CaribeAdrian Medira (dancer) Gai Bryant (saxophones) Julian Gough (saxophones) Lee McIver (trumpet) Danny Carmichael (trombone) Ed Goyer (piano) Nick Henderson (bass) Tono Marquez (percussion) Giorgio Rojas (percussion) Steven Marin (percussion)Covid-safe measuresIn accordance with COVID restrictions- AIM's John Painter Hall sits 140 people. All patrons are socially distanced inside the venue and must use sanitizer provided and enter individual contact details on entry. Hand sanitizer is provided and visible throughout the venue. People with any symptoms of colds or repeating dry coughs are not admitted and if such symptoms become visible after entry- would be asked to leave.

If your wanderlust has kicked in and you're longing to travel- Rubyos can help. We're hosting an International dinner fusing flavours from around the world. Join us in Newtown on Friday 30th October to go international with our selection of eight worldly dishes for $80pp- including a glass of bubbles on arrival.Bon voyage!We are adhering to strict hygiene measures and social distancing regulations during COVID-19.

The 2020 edition of Polish Film Festival Sydney presents a range of contemporary and award-winning works from renowned and up and coming Polish filmmakers.The Festival opens with one of the most expensive Polish film productions of all time. THE LEGIONS by Dariusz Gajewski is an epic history drama that follows a love triangle set against the backdrop of the heroic struggle of Polish Legions to win independence from Tsarist Russia.Closing the Festival is the Australian premiere of CHARLATAN- a fascinating biographical drama by three time Oscar nominee Agnieszka Holland (Mr.Jones- Spoor- Europa Europa) of an exceptional Czech healer who cured thousands with plant-based remedies.Another highlight of the programme is the all-star VALLEY OF THE GODS from visionary director Lech Majewski- starring John Malkovich- Josh Harnett (Black Hawk Down)- Berenice Marlohe (Skyfall)- Keir Dullea (2001: A Space Odyssey) and John Rhys-Davies (Lord of the Rings trilogy). A cross between fantasy and sci-fi takes the viewers on a surreal journey between three interweaving stories to illustrate the clash between traditions of ancient civilizations and the modern high-tech world of the super rich.Brimming with jazz ICARUS. THE LEGEND OF MIETEK KOSZ by Maciej Pieprzyca (Life Feels Good) is a moving drama inspired by the true story of blind piano prodigy Mietek Kosz- starring the brilliant Dawid Ogrodnik with music by one of the most acclaimed Polish jazz pianists and music composers- Leszek Mozdzer.Also screening this year are two feature debuts from female directors. THE TASTE OF PHO by Japan born and Poland based Mariko Bobrik is a warm story of a Vietnamese cook living in Warsaw and struggling to fit into the European culture- which his ten year old daughter has already embraced as her own. THE IRON BRIDGE by Monika Jordan-Mlodzianowska is a dramatic story about a love triangle set in a Silesian mining community.For our younger audience we have THE DAY OF CHOCOLATE- a delightful adaptation of the award-winning book by Anna Onichimowska under the same title- about the adventures of Monika and Dawid. Fans of thrillers will enjoy SERVANTS OF WAR by Mariusz Gawrys.Full Programme of the 2020 Polish Film Festival SydneyTHE LEGIONS (Legiony) - Sunday 25 October 6:00pmTHE TASTE OF PHO (Smak pho) - Wednesday 28 October 7.00pmTHE IRON BRIDGE (Żelazny Most) - Friday 30 October 7:00pmICARUS. THE LEGEND OF MIETEK KOSZ (Ikar. Legenda Mietka Kosza) - Saturday 31 October 7:00pmTHE DAY OF CHOCOLATE (Dzien Czekolady) - Sunday 1 November 3:00pmSERVANTS OF WAR (Slugi wojny) - Friday 6 November 7.00pmVALLEY OF THE GODS (Dolina Bogow) - Saturday 7 November 7:00pmCHARLATAN (Szarlatan) - Sunday 8 November 6.00pmThe 2020 PFF Sydney is organised with a Covid Safety Plan in place and appropriate measures are taken to ensure the Festival is as safe as possible. Occupancy limits and social distancing will apply in every auditorium and throughout the foyer areas of the venue to follow requirements introduced by NSW government.

Blues- Soul- Funk- RnRoll- with a taste of Reggae and Jazz.Playing Saxophone professionally for over 30 years David has forged a career performing with Australia's great Independant & Soul - Blues Artists.Honing his craft with the legendary Jacky Orszacsky- David has collaborated & performed with Paul Mac- Ray Beadle- Skunkhour- Renee Geyer- Abby Dobson- Justine Clark- Tina Harrod- Jessica Mauboy- Todd Mckenny and Georgie Parker.David's 'Weird Assembly' has headlined the Darling Harbour Jazz & Blues Festival & featured in 5 Major music festivals in Australia. David Weir - vocals -saxCarmel Mesiti - VocalsScott Leishman  bass- BvsDavid Longo - Guitar-BVsIvan Jordan - DrumsDon't miss this opportunity for an up-close & personal performance!Covid-safe guidelinesIn these COVID19 times capacity for this show is limited to an exclusive 30 dinner & show tickets ONLY upon entry signing in is required masks preferred sanitizer available

Using a variety of grasses- vines and inflorescence for weaving- we will construct a traditional basket or perhaps something more sculptural- limited only by your imagination.You will have the opportunity to make two small baskets- one using a twining technique- and and the other a random weave style. Or perhaps you would like to focus on a larger piece of one style only. The choice is yours. We chat about different grasses- how to prepare for weaving and good places for foraging. Different techniques are discussed and also which style is suitable for specific fibres and grasses.Covid-safe guidelinesThe safety of our visitors- artists- teachers- staff and volunteers is vital.We are observing strict physical distancing and hygiene measures to protect the health of visitors and staff and minimise the spread of Covid-19.These include enhanced cleaning regimes- social distancing and limits on the number of people in the gallery- sanitiser and hand washing facilities and changes to our class sizes.Don't visit if you're unwell or- if in the last 14 days- you have experienced cold or flu symptoms- have returned from overseas or have been to or had contact with someone from a Covid hotspot. Visitors are required to provide their name and contact details on arrival at the Gallery- to support contact tracing in line with NSW Health rules and our Covid-Safe plan.floor markings and signage to help visitors maintain safe distances.There are limits on the number of visitors overall and the Gallery space has its maximum capacity- based on the rule of 1 person per 4 square metres.Please don't touch the artworks.We are also available for private viewings of our exhibitions by prior arrangement.