For more information about upcoming events, contact the Town's Customer Service Centre on 9377 8000.
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Upcoming events
NAIDOC Week Family Day
Date: Thursday, 10 July 2008
Time: 10 am till 3 pm
Venue: Ashfield Reserve, Guildford Rd, Ashfield
Cost: Free Entry
Join the festivities to acknowledge and celebrate NAIDOC Day. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a day of free activities: dancing, rides, stalls, lunch refreshments and a range of fantastic entertainment. Celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Indigenous Australians.
Art Exhibition and Awards
Date: Friday, 8 August till Monday, 11 August 2008
Time: 10 am till 7 pm
Venue: Cyril Jackson Recreation Centre, Fisher Street, Ashfield
Cost: Free Entry.
Artists are invited to submit an artwork or sculpture for the Exhibition and Awards. Two categories are available: 'Flat' - 2D artworks of any medium to be wall-mounted, and 'Fat' - 3D artworks of any medium. Prizes are awarded in each category. The Exhibition and Awards also includes a junior section.
The public is encouraged to attend the Exhibition and vote for the People's Choice Awards. Artwork can also be purchased.
Public Events Calendar 2008
| DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26 January 2008 6pm - 9.30pm |
Town of Bassendean - Australia Day Celebration and Fireworks The sky will explode over the Town of Bassendean on 26 January as hundreds of families gather to celebrate Australia Day. The event will include a concert, a citizenship ceremony, presentation of the Premier's Active Citizenship Awards and a huge fireworks display with a live simulcast by 98.5 Sonshine fm. Info 9377 8000 |
Ashfield Reserve, Guildford Road, Ashfield |
| Saturday 16 February 2008 7pm - 10pm |
Town of Bassendean - Valentines Day Jazz Concert Come down to the River, enjoy an evening of jazz with your love ones and check out the new public art sculpture to be launched at the event. Free entry. Info 9377 8000 |
Sandy Beach Reserve, West Road Bassendean |
| Sunday 9 March 2008 9.00am -12 noon. |
Town of Bassendean - Family Fun Social Bike Ride As part of Bike Week 2008, the Town of Bassendean will be holding a Family Fun Bike Ride. The ride will commence from Sandy Beach Reserve, where participants will enjoy an easy family cycle along the river. Riders can go at their own pace and fitness level. The ride will be suitable for all ages from children through to adults. A healthy lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the ride. For further information please contact 9377 8000 |
Sandy Beach Reserve, West Road Bassendean |
| Tuesday 1st - Friday 11th April 2008 | Town of Bassendean - Sculpture Park Exhibition
As part of the Perth Eastern Autumn Festival, the Town will be commissioning a number of Perth Artists to install temporary sculptures at Sandy Beach Reserve. Don't miss out on seeing these fantastic creations by the River. |
Sandy Beach Reserve, West Road, Bassendean |
| Wednesday 25 April 2008 11am |
Town of Bassendean - ANZAC DAY Service
Special service at the Town of Bassendean War Memorial. |
War Memorial Old Perth Road, Bassendean |
| Thursday 10 July 2008 10am - 3pm |
NAIDOC Family Day The Town of Bassendean & Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service working together to present the annual Naidoc Family Day.Everyone is welcome to enjoy a day of free activities, rides, great entertainment, stalls, lunch, refreshments and much more. Celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Indigenous Australians. Free entry. Info 9377 8000 |
Ashfield Reserve, Fisher Street, Ashfield |
| Friday 8th - Monday 11th August 2008 | Town of Bassendean - Art Exhibition Enter your own artwork and attend the exhibition to view the masterpieces on display. Artwork can be purchased! Free entry. Entries Close 5pm on the 11th July, 2008 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday, Sunday & Monday. | Cyril Jackson Recreation Centre,Fisher Street, Bassendean |
| Monday 20th- Friday 24th October 2008 | Town of Bassendean - Seniors Week A timetable full of fun activities for our Senior Citizens to enjoy from Dance-a-thon, to musical and cultural performances. For details on events, venues and activities contact the Town on 9377 8000 |
Various (Contact Town for specific venues) |
| Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th December, 2008 | Town of Bassendean Festival - Planet Earth
A huge two day festival with the theme "Planet Earth" in the Town Centre, starting with family concert on the Saturday evening and a massive day of entertainment on Sunday includes stalls, amusements, street performers and live music. Free entry for info 9377 8000 |
Old Perth Road, Bassendean |
For any further information on the upcoming events, contact the Town’s Customer Service Centre on 9377 8000.
