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NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week events will be held in Emerald and Blackwater through the month of July. Please see below for event details.
Blackwater NAIDOC Week, 22 – 29 July:
Date | Event | Venue | Time |
Sunday 22 July | Combined Church Service by Pastor George Spooner and Beth Baker. All welcome.
More info contact George 0409 345 810. | Lions Park | 10am |
Monday 23 July | NAIDOC March followed by a Flag Raising Ceremony
All welcome.
More info contact Neil 0427 537 508 | Assemble at the Blackwater Pool, Wey Street. March will travel down MacKenzie Street to Wattle St and back up MacKenzie to Lions Park corner of MacKenzie Street and Gregory Highway. | 9.15am |
Wednesday 25 July | NAIDOC Street Party and Baby Competition.
More info contact Neil 0427 537 508 | Blackwater Library and Community Centre, Wey Street. | 3.30pm |
Friday 27 July | Cancelled due to unforseen circumstances - School open day |
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Friday 27 July | Blue Light Disco | PCYC | 6.30pm |
Sunday 29 July | NAIDOC Family Fun Day
Kupp-Murri, Artefact workshops, Indigenous dance workshops, traditional game and entertainment.
All welcome.
More info contact Neil 0427 537 508 | Hunter Street Complex | 12pm
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Emerald NAIDOC Week, 1 – 8 July:
Date | Event | Venue | Time |
Sunday 1 July | Combined Church Service by Paster Barry Man. Transport available, and all are welcome. More info please contact Lizzy McEvoy on 0408 858 921. | Emerald Town Hall | 9.30am |
Monday 2 July | Official Opening including Flag Raising Ceremony with morning tea provided. All are welcome. More info please contact Sue Garrett on 0429 641 955. Art Competition Contact Charmaine on 0437 427 521 for more info. | Central Highlands | 10.00am |
Wednesday 4 July | Entrant Judging More info please contact Sue Garrett on 0429 641 955 Elders Luncheon Guest speaker, all Elders invited to bring a friend. Please RSVP by 2/7/12 to Sue Garrett on 0429 641 955 | Emerald Bowls Club, Hospital Road
Enerakd Bowls Club, Hospital Road | 9.30am
12.30pm |
Friday 6 July | NAIDOC Ball Ball Entrant Flyer & Ball Flyer Music by Angus Rabbit & Mop: DJ Big Mike. Guest Lyall Appo - renowned Indigenous Jockey. $25 per ticket - can be purchased online at http://www.trybooking.com This is a licensed event. More information, please contact Sue Garrett on 0429 614 955. | Emerald Town Hall, Egerton Street | 6.30pm |
Saturday 7 July | Baby Competition Four categories from 0-5years. More info contact Portia Walters on 0431 206 618 Emerald's Got Talent Night A display of talent young and old. Music by DJ Big Mike. Prizes to be won and free entry. More info contact Lizzy McEvoy 0408 858 921. | Emerald Town Hall, Emerald Town Hall | 10.00am 6.30pm |
Sunday 8 July | NAIDOC March Family Fun Day Traditional Games & Entertainment, expo of services. More info, please contact Neil Hassall on 0427 537 508 | Cnr Ruby & School Lane, Emerald
Morton Park, Capricorn Hwy | 9.30am
10.30am |
Art Competition
Emerald will also be holding an Art Competition, where entries need to be recived by 28 June. Artwork will be displayed between 29 June - 7 July. Winners will be announced on 8 July.
Open Age - Rules & Coversheet
Secondary Students - Rules & Coversheet
Primary Students - Rules & Competition
For more information on NAIDOC Week, please visit - http://www.naidoc.org.au/