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SA HISTORY FESTIVAL

Photo: Mitcham Local History Service collection

South Australia's History Festival runs for the entire month of May and there are a range of events to enjoy across the City including bus, train and walking tours and photographic exhibitions at Mitcham Memorial Library and Tiwu Kumangka. Visit the City of Mitcham's History Festival events page for more information.

PEOPLE & PLACES IN COLOUR - PHOTO EXHIBITIONS

Come and view fascinating and informative photographic exhibitions of large, black & white historical photographs of people and places within the Mitcham plains and hills areas, that are brought to life in spectacular colour.

Mitcham hills photo exhibition:

Tiwu Kumangka | Throughout May | All ages | Free | No bookings required

Mitcham plains photo exhibition:

Mitcham Memorial Library | Throughout May | All ages | Free | No bookings required

STORY BOARD WALK DURING THE HISTORY FESTIVAL

As part of this year's SA History Festival the Mitcham Local History Service has put together a series of 15 informative story boards featuring the stories behind each of the individual suburbs within the City of Mitcham. The story boards will be spread along Brownhill Creek in the Soldiers Memorial Gardens next to Mitcham Memorial Library.

Soldiers Memorial Gardens | May 2024 | All ages | Free | No bookings required

For more events across the City, visit the City of Mitcham's events page.



SYDNEY WRITERS FESTIVAL LIVE STREAMING

The Sydney Writers Festival will be livestreamed at Mitcham Memorial Library and Blackwood Library/Tiwu Kumangka!

Thursday 23, Friday 24, and Saturday 25 May, during library opening hours | Free |

No bookings required

Visit the SWF livestream page for the program.



NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

The City of Mitcham proudly supports National Reconciliation Week every year from 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey - the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. This year's theme is Now More Than Ever, and the City of Mitcham is set to host Kaurna language workshops with Jack Buckskin, a screening of the powerful film, Three Names, one woman: Kunyi's story, the Blackwood Reconciliation Walk 2024, and more. Visit the City of Mitcham's National Reconciliation Week events page for more information.



SAVE ENERGY WITH A THERMAL CAMERA

Winter is coming! Discover ways to save energy with a thermal camera. These devices improve home sustainability by identifying energy leaks and can reveal hidden heat patterns. By pinpointing areas of heat loss, you can make informed decisions about insulation, sealing and energy consumption. Borrowing a thermal camera is easy - place one on hold or visit one of our libraries for more information. Uncover energy saving opportunities and start reducing your utility bills today!



TECH BASICS

Being Digital

Being Digital is a small group digital literacy course. Each session offers a one-hour short course on a variety of technology topics: 

Getting started with Canva

Tiwu Kumangka | Tuesday May 7, 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Free | Limited places | Bookings essential through the Eventbrite link above.

Helpful apps for your smart device

Mitcham Memorial Library | Thursday May 9, 2.30pm - 4pm

Free | Limited places | Bookings essential through the Eventbrite link above.



STAFF PICKS!

GRANT INFORMATION SESSIONS

The City of Mitcham's Grants and Events Officer will be hosting information sessions at the libraries to help you find out how the City of Mitcham's grant funding could help get your big idea off the ground - from a neighbourhood barbecue, local workshop or large scale community event.

Mitcham Memorial Library | Wednesday 8 May | 1pm - 5pm

Tiwu Kumangka | Tuesday 21 May | 1pm - 5pm 

Visit the Grants webpage for more information | grants@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au | 8372 8129



COMPOSTING TOUR WITH KESAB

Curious about what happens to the green/organics bin materials? Join KESAB on a tour of our local composting facilities and get an overview of how to compost at home. Discover where materials go and how they are processed, while learning tips and tricks to live more sustainably. Provided for residents by the City of Mitcham.

Tuesday 28 May, 9.30am - 2pm | For residents of the City of Mitcham | Bookings essential - seats are limited! | Contact KESAB on 8234 7255 or email sarah@kesab.asn.au

BEESWAX WRAP WORKSHOP AT PASADENA COMMUNITY CENTRE

Discover the art of creating your own personalised plastic-free alternative to cling wrap at KESAB's beeswax workshop. Reduce waste and embrace sustainability by making something beautiful, practical and eco-friendly! Visit the event page for more information.

Saturday 25 May, 1.30pm-2.30pm | All welcome |Pasadena Community Centre | Free



ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS AT PASADENA

Join MarionLIFE at Pasadena Community Centre for a 6 week English language skills development for study and employment course starting on the 2 May. The course is free for anyone 18 years and over who are not enrolled at school; are an Australian resident or hold a valid work and study visa; and who are preparing for work and study.

For more information call 8277 0304 or email info@marionlife.org.au



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