Community Snapshot – 29 July 2022

29 July 2022

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Working together on the ground

We are delighted to announce the winners of our Local Celebration Awards. Congratulations to:

• Citizen of the Year, Steven Green

• Mayor’s Local Heroes, Lisa Harrold and Ditte Kozak

• Community Service Award winners David Andersen, Kenani Banda, Michelle Barnes, Alan Fowkes, Milton Lazarus, Maria Quarterio, Vivienne Ross, Irene Rossetto, and Jim Ward

Thank you all – you humble us with your selflessness and make us proud to be part of this City!

The Local Celebration Awards celebrate residents who go above and beyond, who dedicate their time to making our City a great place to live, or who work tirelessly for the benefit of others.

Find out more about the awards, including how to nominate at penrith.city/local-celebration-awards

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International Friendship Day

Saturday 30 July is International Friendship Day, a time to celebrate friendships between people, countries, cultures and individuals.

To mark the special day, Penrith City Council will celebrate and reflect on our longstanding relationships with cities in the United Kingdom, Japan, China and Korea.

Since 1984, Council’s strong relationships with these cities have provided opportunities for our residents to learn about different cultures. They have also helped us celebrate and promote the places, people and cultures that make Penrith unique.

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Women in Aviation

Discover job opportunities in airports and aviation.

Join the workshop to explore the huge variety of Airport and Aviation job career pathways available to the women of Western Sydney.

With only 50 places available reserve your spot now. Open to women of all ages.

Each workshop is designed to share career pathways, training options and skill requirements, interview skills and job application tips for women to apply for aviation jobs.

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Emu Visits Bushcare

It’s not every day you get up close and personal with local wildlife but for our Bushcare team this happens often!

The team was busy removing the invasive weed African Love Grass from Pasturegate Reserve in Werrington Downs last month when something caught the eye of a curious emu – the banana one of our Officers was enjoying while working.

To find out more about our Bushcare initiative, sign up for the Bushcare Bulletin.

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Welcome Evie

Penrith City Council’s Library Services has welcomed a new member to the team.

Evie, is Council’s second electric vehicle, and is zooming around the City helping Library staff provide essential services to the community.

Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said the 100% electric vehicle benefits the community while serving as a reminder of Council’s commitment to a cleaner future.

“Council is really proud to launch Evie, our newest electric vehicle which is great for the environment with low emissions and reduced running costs compared to a standard car or van,” Cr Hitchen said.

To find out more about Council’s libraries and the many services, events and activities on offer, visit penrith.city/library

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Flood Recovery

Are you needing support following the floods? Council’s flood recovery service hub in Wallacia will be open for an additional day to meet ongoing demand and assist our impacted residents.

The Wallacia hub will be open on Wednesday 3 August from 2-7pm at Wallacia Progress Hall - 40 Greendale Road, Wallacia.

Pop down to visit the friendly team at the hub, which connects residents with government and non-government organisations providing financial support for households and businesses, mental health support, housing and accommodation, and other support and services.

For residents unable to attend during these times, the South Windsor hub at 6 Greenhills Way, South Windsor, is an alternative option. Visit the Service NSW website for opening hours.

To find out more about the Wallacia hub and for information about support services, visit penrith.city/floodhelp

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Author Talks - Penrith Library

Join Penrith City Library and Sophie Green on Thursday 4 August from 6.30pm-7.30pm where Sophie will be talking about her latest novel “The Bellbird River Country Choir” at the Penrith Library Theatrette.

Tickets are $5 per person and a light supper will be provided.

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