Our very own City of Cockburn has numerous events tailored to local families, seniors, youth and businesses. Many of the events are educationally-focussed or promote environmental and sustainable practices. For more information please visit the Events and Workshops section of the city’s website for more information.
7 February & 16th March
Cockburn’s Got Talent
Free event From 6.30pm
Come and support our talented locals as they perform in Heats 1 and 2 of our talent quest. Heat 1 (7 Feb) Cockburn Youth Centre, Heat 2 (16 March) Cockburn Youth Centre.
9 February
Cockburn Central Community Concert:
San Cisco with support act Farraday’s Cage
Free event – Victor George Kailis Oval, Veterans Parade, Cockburn Central 7-9.30pm
Join MC and ‘Perthonality’ Carmen Braidwood as she welcomes San Cisco live on stage and local band Farraday’s Cage. Bring a picnic and blanket, sit back and enjoy this awesome show. Smoke and alcohol-free event. No pets permitted. See back page for advert
17 February
Coogee Maritime Trail Guided Snorkel
$5 – Registrations have closed
Meet at Omeo Park, Socrates Parade, North Coogee. 7.30-10am
Discover the marine biodiversity on our door step at Perth’s most accessible wreck and artificial reef. Suitable for children 8 years and over. Adults/parents must snorkel with children up to the age of 16. BYO snorkel and flippers. Breakfast provided.
17 February
Macrame Wall Hanging
(2 workshops available)
$10 – Registrations have closed
Beeliar Community Centre, 33 Lakefront Ave, Beeliar
Workshop 1 – 10.30am-midday
Workshop 2 – 1-2.30pm
Using sustainable, recycled t-shirt yarn you will be guided through the skill of knot tying to complete your own piece of art on a wooden hanger, ready to show off in your home.
27 February & 23 March
Worm Farming Workshop
$5 – Registrations have closed
Bibra Lake Community Centre,
132 Parkway Road, Bibra Lake 6-8pm
Worms convert the waste into both liquid fertiliser and castings that are great for plants. You will learn all about the art of worm farming with a hands-on demonstration.
9 & 10 March
Coogee Live
Saturday 10am-10pm,
Sunday 10am-6pm
Coogee Beach Reserve, Coogee Beach and Jetty, Omeo Park and Socrates Parade Free event
We’re bringing it back with even more exciting things to see and do.
15 March
Henderson Waste Recovery Park Tour
Free event – Registrations have closed
9.30am-midday
Meet at the bottom of the stairs at the City Administration car park, 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood. Visit the Henderson Waste Recovery Park and discover how waste can be minimised and avoided, reused and recycled and how we convert waste gas into electricity. Visit the popular Reuse Shop to pick up a few bargains (cash only).
27 March
Wasteless Pantry Workshop
$5 – Registrations have closed
6.30-8pm
Jandakot Hall, 770 North Lake Road, South Lake
Discover better ways to shop, time-saving tips that will also cut your environmental footprint, hints on making the most of what’s in your pantry and fridge, as well as how to store your food to keep it fresh for longer.
29 March
Grants and Sponsorship round closes 4pm
Need money? Apply now! Applications are opening soon for the following funding opportunities to support local groups, organisations and individuals for a wide variety of activities and services.
- Community Grants
- Cultural Grants
- Sponsorships
- Donations
- Sustainability Grants
- Environmental Education for Schools Grant
- Youth Arts Scholarships
- Small Events Sponsorships (open all year round)
Visit the website for more information and a copy of the relevant policies and guidelines.
