DIARY

Thursday 1 

Ngala ñ Growing Baby
For parents of children 3 to 7 months. Focuses on parent-baby communication and baby sleep routines to assist you to anticipate and enjoy your babyís development. Falcon. Also Rockingham 2, May, Noranda 20 May, Kensington 3, 10, 13, 17 31 May. Bookings essential 9368 9352. 

Kumon Information Session
Kumon East Fremantle Education Centre ñ 4.15pm. St Peter & St Mark Anglican Church, 
2 Hammad Street. 9398 4412. 

Friday 2 

Walk Safely to School Day
More than 1.5 million young people under the age of 18 are overweight or obese.  Walk Safely to School day encourages Primary School children and their parents to leave the car at home and walk to school instead.  Adding just 30 minutes of physical activity each day is a great way to get fit and develop a healthy lifestyle. 

Signing Hands classes
Mt Claremont & Ballajura. Fridays: 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May. Babies can communicate clearly through signs from as early as 7 months. Learning to sign with your baby can also reduce frustration and tantrums and help develop early speech. Free trial class contact Debbie - 0437 803 978, or email debbie@signinghands.com.au or www.signinghands.com.au 

Community Midwifery Lactation Consultant
10am-3pm, North Fremantle Learn how breastfeeding works, dispel any myths, understand why breast milk is 'liquid gold', learn how to take care of antenatal breasts and nipples etc. A pre-birth session helps adjust to early parenthood with confidence. Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au 
Also 9, 16, 23, 30 May 

Kumon Information Session
Kumon Canning Vale Education Centre ñ 4.15PM. Canning Vale Primary School, The Ramble, 9398 4412 

Saturday 3 

Signing Hands Class
Darlington. Saturdays: 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, & 31 May. Babies can communicate clearly through signs from as early as 7 months. Learning to sign with your baby can also reduce frustration and tantrums and help develop early speech. Free trial class contact Debbie - 0437 803 978, or email debbie@signinghands.com.au or www.signinghands.com.au 

WAFL Round 7
2.15pm Perth v South Fremantle at EFTL Oval; 2.15pm West Perth v East Fremantle at Arena Joondalup; 2.15pm East Perth v Swan Districts at Medibank Stadium. See the stars of tomorrow at our local WAFL club. Bring a picnic along & the kids can have a kick on the ground. Tickets are $10 for adults & kids under 15 free. For further details visit www.wafl.com.au or call 9381 5599 

Ngala ñ You and Your New baby
For antenatal and postnatal parents of children 0 to 12 weeks. Information to assist you in adjusting to early parenting including understanding baby communication, baby sleep routines, parent self-care and community supports. Kensington, also 6, 17. 20, 31 May, Rockingham 16 May. 
Bookings essential 9368 9352. 

Recorder Classes for Kids
Fun, affordable classes (max 8) for primary children (Year 2+). Ideal start to playing an instrument. Next beginners class starts 3pm Saturday 3rd May in Bayswater. Call Margaret 9271-5005 or Anne 9371-3571. 

Kumon Information Session
Kumon Dalkieth and Floreat Education Centre ñ 1.30pm ñ St Nicholas Anglican Hall, The Boulevard. 
9450 6687. 

Community Midwifery Prenatal Yoga
2pm-3:30pm Leederville. Tune into your body and connect with your growing baby! Learn skills for labour to keep you calm, confident and in touch with the birth process. Classes suitable for all stages of pregnancy. Also 10, 17, 24, 31 May. Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au 

Kinesiology Open Day
The Palms Community Centre cnr Rokeby and Nicholson Rds, Subiaco, 9.30am - 3 pm (9am Registration). Come along and experience exciting Kinesiology techniques at work! Demonstrations will be given and speakers representing various highly interesting modalities will talk throughout the day. Entry $15. Catering and refreshments provided. RSVP Tracey Dodds on 0402 904 554. Australian Kinesiology Association WA. 

Sunday 4 

Brain Gym in Action
One-day workshop for parents. Learn how to teach your child lots of fun movements and activities, which greatly support reading, writing and concentration in class. 4 May, 17 May and 7 June. Dorothea Bassett & L.A MacLeod 9364 1737 or 9384 7145. 

Railway Museum
Historic coaches and wagons as well as 30 steam and diesel loco's. Model railways are also on display. Open today 1 - 5pm. Entry cost is $5 adults and children 4 - 14 $2. 136 Railway Parade Bassendean. 

Monday 5 

Art Classes for Children 3-6
Mondays. Fairytales and Magical Creatures. 4.00-5.30pm. Call 9300 0776. 

Ngala ñ And So to Sleep
For parents of children 7months to 2 years. Offers information on sleep patterns, requirements and behaviours related to sleep routines. Strategies are included to assist you to adjust your child's sleep pattern. Kensington, also 20 & 26 May, Rockingham 6 May, Brighton 12 May, Mandurah 13 May, Joondalup 27 May. Bookings essential 9368 9352. 

Baby Reflex Parent Class
5, 12 and 19 May for a 3-week baby reflex parent class. Learn to settle your baby at Gosnells womenís health, contact Michelle on 0412 944 550 or innerpeacereflex@bigpond.com. Bookings essential. 

International Midwives Day
Community Midwifery WA. Screening of Birth Rites- a documentary about Indigenous birth issues set in remote WA and far northern Quebec, Canada, and ëThe Business of Being Borní. Launch of the Birthrites Quilt Project. Murdoch University from 5pm, Email admin@cmwa.net.au 

Kumon Information Session
Subiaco Education Centre, Office E/ 162 Rokeby Road, Subiaco. 7pm. Above Brew Ha Coffee Shop, 
next to Subiaco Post Office, RSVP please on 9388 9808. Kumon Rockingham Education Centre ñ 4.45pm ñ 5.30pm. The Rockingham Regional Campus Community Library 9537 8027. 

Tuesday 6

Healthy family lifestyle & diet
Choices for healthy kids and adults. Dr Peter Dingle, inspirational speaker on a healthy lifestyle and diet for families. The Outlook Group, 7.00pm coffee and cake, 7.30pm presentation. Mt. Pleasant Uniting Church, 1 Coomoora Road. Gold coin donation, no need to book. Jane 9312 2491. 

Art Classes for Children 7 +
Tuesdays. Fairytales and Magical Creatures. 4.00-5.30pm. Call 9300 0776. 

Kumon Information Session
Kumon Mandurah Education Centre ñ 4.45pm ñ 5.30pm. Greenfield Community Centre, 
Murdoch Drive and Waldron Blvd. 9537 8027. 

Wednesday 7 

Meditation for Adults
Wednesdays. Fairytales and Magical Creatures. 10.00 ñ 11.00am. Call 9300 0776. 

Ngala ñ Building Brains
For parents of children 0-5 years. Provides families with information on the importance of the early years for your child's development. Kensington. Bookings essential 9368 9352. 

Ngala ñ Guiding Childrenís Behaviour 2-5
For parents of children 2 to 5 years. What to expect of your growing child will help you engage in interactions and activity with your child and enhance their fertile imagination, learning and problem solving. Kensington. Bookings essential 9368 9352. 

Community Midwifery WA
Parents and Bubs Get Together 10:30am-12:30pm North Fremantle. Social chat and cup of tea. CMP midwives attend on the first Wednesday of the month. Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au Also 14, 21, 28 May. 

Childís Play
Is your child having trouble behaving in a way that you would like? Ffun filled 8-week group for mums and kids 4 - 7 years. Aims to strengthen the relationship between mum and child using play, art and craft, dance and games. Commences 7 May in Joondalup and is free of charge.  RSVP 9300 1022. 

Signing Hands classes
Kalamunda, Riverton, Melville & Doubleview, Wednesdays 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May. Babies can communicate clearly through signs from as early as 7 months. Learning to sign with your baby can also reduce frustration and tantrums and help develop early speech. Free trial class contact Debbie - 0437 803 978, or email debbie@signinghands.com.au or www.signinghands.com.au 

Thursday 8 

Australian Breastfeeding Association
Mums Pamper Morning, 10am to 12 noon at the South Lake Ottey Family Centre. What better for a busy tired mum than some time out to relax and be pampered. Gold coin donation, light refreshments. Michelle 94374001. www.breastfeeding.asn.au 

Kumon Information Session
Kumon East Fremantle Education Centre ñ 4.15pm. St Peter & St Mark Anglican Church, 2 Hammad Street. 9398 4412. 

Adult Psychic Development Group (Adult)
Thursdays. Fairytales and Magical Creatures. 10.00 ñ 11.00am, 12.30-2.00pm. Call 9300 0776. 

Community Midwifery WA
Choices in Childbirth 7pm-9pm North Fremantle. Provides parents-to-be with the essentials for a well-informed and well-supported experience of pregnancy and childbirth. Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au 

Community Midwifery WA
Kinesiology for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond 11am-12:30pm Leederville. 
Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au 

Friday 9 

Caesarean Awareness and Support
Community Midwifery WA. 10:30am-12:30pm North Fremantle. For women interested in vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC). Information on preparing for a VBAC, as well as resources and emotional support available. Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au 

Kumon Information Session
Kumon Canning Vale Education Centre ñ 4.15PM. Canning Vale Primary School, The Ramble. 
9398 4412. 

Melt Baby Massage Courses
Learn bonding & relaxation with your baby through massage. Two sessions per day: 12.20 - 1.30pm and 2pm - 3pm. Carramar Community Centre. Call Mel 0408 551 916.
Also 16 & 23 May. 

Buyerís Bazaar
Find that special gift for Mother's Day or access children's photography/toys/clothing from local or home-based businesses. Fundraising event will at Saint Helena's Primary School, 55 Fotescue Place Ellenbrook. Entry by gold coin donation. 6-8pm. Food and refreshments available. 0425 863 396. 

Effective Parenting ñ The Early Years
Join other parents (with children 0 to 6 years) in a five-week group to learn new skills, share experiences and develop new ideas.  Day/Time: Friday 9.30 am - 12.00 noon, 9, 16, 23, 30 May, 6June 2008. Free. Centrecare, Brewer Place, Mirrabooka 9440 0400 

Saturday 10 

Ngala - Guiding Children's Behaviour
For parents of children 1 - 4 yrs. Knowing what to expect will help you engage in interactions and activity with your child and enhance their fertile imagination, learning and problem solving. Joondalup. Also Kensington 15 May. Bookings essential 9368 9352. 

WAFL Round 8
Mothers Day Weekend. 2.15pm Subiaco v East Perth at Subiaco Oval; 2.15pm Claremont v Perth at Claremont Oval; 2.15pm Swan Districts v East Fremantle at Steel Blue; 3.15pm Peel Thunder v West Perth at Rushton Park. See the stars of tomorrow at our local WAFL club. Bring a picnic along & the kids can have a kick on the ground. Tickets are $10 for Adults, & kids under 15 FREE. For further details phone the WAFC on Ph: 9381 5599 

Brain Gym Activities
Learn how to teach your child lots of fun movements and activities on the big gymnastic ball, which greatly supports physical and intellectual development to ensure reading, writing and concentration in class. 10 & 11 May. Dorothea Bassett 9364 1737. 

Community Midwifery WA
Active Birth Workshop 1pm-5pm North Fremantle. Tips and techniques for a great birth including visualisations, birth positions (floor, bean bag, fit ball, bath), relaxation, massage & the role of support person. Ideal 3-4 weeks before due date. Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au 

Kumon Information Session
Kumon Hamersley Education Centre ñ Hamersley Community Centre, Belvedere Road 10am ñ 11am 0409 957 605.

 Sunday 11 

Railway Museum
Historic coaches and wagons as well as 30 steam and diesel loco's. Model railways are also on display. Open today 1 - 5pm. Entry cost is $5 adults and children 4 - 14 $2. 136 Railway Parade Bassendean. 

Monday 12 

Art Classes for Children 3-6
Mondays. Fairytales and Magical Creatures. 4.00-5.30pm. Call 9300 0776. 

Tuesday 13 

Beading for Children 3+
Tuesdays. Fairytales and Magical Creatures. 4.00-5.00pm. Call 9300 0776. 

Hypnobirthing
Community Midwifery WA^. 7pm-9pm North Fremantle. Learn to use self-hypnosis, guided imagery and special breathing techniques to bring about a shorter, easier and more joyful birth, free of harmful drugs for mother and baby. Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au 

Effective Parentingñ For Couples
Differing parenting styles? Non-productive communication? Explore alternative methods to help you effectively parent together. Tuesday 5.45 pm - 7.45 pm Dates: 13, 20 & 27 May, 3 & 10 June 2008 Free. Centrecare, Brewer Place, Mirrabooka 9440 0400. 

Wednesday 14 

Meditation for Adults
Wednesdays. Fairytales and Magical Creatures. 10.00 ñ 11.00am. Call 9300 0776. 

Ngala ñ Now in a Bed
For fathers and mothers of children 2 to 5 years. O Offers ideas for managing sleep routines for your children who are currently sleeping in a bed, or who are moving into a bed. Kensington. Also Secret Harbour 20 May. Bookings essential 9368 9352. 

Ngala - Food Glorious Food
For parents of children 0 to 12 months. Ideas on how to create interesting nutritional meals and snacks for young children. Information on developmental changes and how they affect eating and behaviour. Kensington. Bookings essential 9368 9352. 

Thursday 15 

Style and Deportment for Children
Thursdays. Fairytales and Magical Creatures. 4.00-5.00pm. Call 9300 0776. 

Kumon Information Session
Kumon East Fremantle Education Centre ñ 4.15pm. St Peter & St Mark Anglican Church, 2 Hammad Street. 9398 4412. Kumon Joondalup Education Centre ñ 5.30pm ñ 6.30pm, Joondalup Library ñ Meeting Room 2 ñ 9305 4412. 

Friday 16 

Melt Baby Massage Courses
Learn bonding & relaxation with your baby through massage. Two sessions per day: 12.20 - 1.30pm and 2pm - 3pm. Carramar Community Centre. Call Mel 0408 551 916.
Also 16 & 23 May. 

Kumon Information Session
Kumon Canning Vale Education Centre ñ 4.15PM. Canning Vale Primary School, The Ramble. 9398 4412. Kumon Currambine Education Centre ñ Iluka Sports Complex, 5pm ñ 6pm, 9305 6628. 

Saturday 17 

Family Fun Day
Bayswater Family Centre - 9:30am to 3:30pm - Cnr Murray Street and Crowther Street. Fun entertainment to celebrate National Families Week: animal farm, pony rides, Gymbus, face painting, storyteller, art & craft activities, and an active participation zone. Bring the whole family for a great day out. 

WAFL Round 9
2.15pm South Fremantle v Swan Districts at Fremantle Oval; 2.15pm Peel Thunder v East Perth at Rushton Park; 2.15pm East Fremantle v Claremont at East Fremantle Oval; 2.15pm Perth v West Perth at EFTel Oval. See the stars of tomorrow at our local WAFL club. Bring a picnic along & the kids can have a kick on the ground. Tickets are $10 for Adults, & kids under 15 FREE. For further details phone the WAFC on Ph: 9381 5599. 

Kumon Information Session
Carramar Education Centre ñ Carramar Community Centre, Rawlina Park Way. 10.15am ñ 0448 982 412. Kumon Rockingham Education Centre ñ 4.45pm ñ 5.30pm, The Rockingham Regional Campus Community Library. 9537 8027. Kumon Dalkieth and Floreat Education Centre ñ 1.30pm ñ St Nicholas Anglican Hall, The Boulevard. 9450 6687/1800 458 666. 

Brain Gym 101 Workshop for Educators
Special workshop for educators who wish to teach Brain Gym in class and become a valuable resource for their schools. 17, 18, 31 May, & 1 June. Patti Leahy-Shrewsbury, Heathridge. 9307 9876. 

Sunday 18 

Additive Alert Talk
Julie Eady, author of ëAdditive Alert- Your Guide To Safer Shoppingí will speak at the Pickering Brook Sports Club today 9.30am -12.30pm. Cost $12. Bookings are essential on 9293 7242/0438 937 210. 

Railway Museum
Historic coaches and wagons as well as 30 steam and diesel loco's. Model railways are also on display. Open today 1 - 5pm. Entry cost is $5 adults and children 4 - 14 $2. 136 Railway Parade Bassendean.

 Monday 19 

Baby Massage
Community Midwifery WA. 10:30am-12:00pm North Fremantle. Baby massage aids digestion, enhances bonding, increases flexibility and can relieve colic. Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au 

Tuesday 20 

Landsdale 1-2-3 Magic Parenting Course
1-2-3 Magic, an internationally acclaimed program on child discipline, will be presented by Behaviour Tonics over 3 Tuesday evenings 20th & 27th May & 3rd June, 7pm ñ 9.30pm at the Warradale Community Centre. The program, developed by Thomas W Phelan, PhD, for parents of children ages 2-12, offers a humorous look at parenting, with a serious look at discipline. To enquire or register, call 9201 1250 or go to www.behaviourtonics.com.au

Kumon Information Session
Kumon Mandurah Education Centre ñ 4.45pm ñ 5.30pm. Greenfield. Community Centre, Murdoch Drive and Waldron Blvd. 9537 8027. 

Wednesday 21 

Ngala - Toilet Education
For parents of children 18 months to 3.5 years. Outlines a childís normal developmental path and offers strategies to help with successful toilet training. Kensington. Bookings essential 9368 9352. 

Baby Signing
Community Midwifery WA. 10:30am-12:30pm North Fremantle. Signing babies can communicate their thoughts and desires, this helps to reduce frustration and deepen the connection between you and your baby. Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au 

Thursday 22 

Kumon Information Session
Kumon East Fremantle Education Centre ñ 4.15pm. St Peter & St Mark Anglican Church, 2 Hammad Street. 9398 4412. 

Community Midwifery WA
Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy and Birth 11:00am-12:30pm Leederville. Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au  

Friday 23 

Melt Baby Massage Courses
Learn bonding & relaxation with your baby through massage. Two sessions per day: 12.20 - 1.30pm and 2pm - 3pm. Carramar Community Centre. Call Mel 0408 551 916.
Also 16 & 23 May. 

Caesarean Awareness and Support
Community Midwifery WA. 10:30am-12:30pm North Fremantle. How to turn surgery into birth, by exploring the aspect of a caesarean being a positive experience. Tips and thoughts on strategies to enable the woman to have the birth that they want within the confines of surgery. Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au 

Kumon Information Session
Kumon Canning Vale Education Centre ñ 4.15PM. Canning Vale Primary School, The Ramble. 9398 4412 

Saturday 24 

Kumon Information Session
Kumon Hamersley Education Centre ñ Hamersley Community Centre, Belvedere Road
10am ñ 11am - 0409 957 605. 

WAFL Round 10
2.15pm Subiaco v South Fremantle at Medibank Stadium; 2.15pm East Fremantle v Perth at East Fremantle Oval; 2.15pm West Perth v Claremont at Arena Joondalup; 2.15pm Swan Districts v Peel Thunder at Steel Blue. See the stars of tomorrow at our local WAFL club. Bring a picnic along & the kids can have a kick on the ground. Tickets are $10 for Adults, & kids under 15 FREE. For further details phone the WAFC on Ph: 9381 5599. 

Sunday 25 

Baby & Kids Market 
selling clothes, prams, toys and more. Cockburn Basketball Centre in Hamilton Hill, from 9am to 1pm, for info call 0413 159 080 www.babykidsmarket.com.au 

Snakes & Ladders Chaos Playcentre
Old Macdonalds Travelling Farms are visiting Snakes & Ladders Chaos Playcentre at Shop 2, 336 Spencer Rd, Thornlie. Enjoy playing with your favourite farm animals like baby goats, rabbits & chicks. Standard entry prices apply and include play centre play. Call 9452 1277 www.snakesandladderschaos.com.au 

Swan View Toy Library Open Day
Tours of the Toy Library, display of educational books and games by The Learning Ladder, second hand toys andchildren's items for sale, 10am-2pm at 85 Balfour Road, Swan View (near Buninyong Rd). Normal opening hours are 9.15 - 10.30am each Tuesday, and 9.15 - 10.30am, first and third Saturdays of each month (closed May 3 to 17 for stock-take). Call 9295 2305. 

Railway Museum
Historic coaches and wagons as well as 30 steam and diesel loco's. Model railways are also on display. Open today 1 - 5pm. Entry cost is $5 adults and children 4 - 14 $2. 136 Railway Parade Bassendean.

 Monday 26 

Kumon Information Session
Subiaco Education Centre, Office E/ 162 Rokeby Road, Subiaco. 7pm. Above Brew Ha Coffee Shop, 
next to Subiaco Post Office. 9388 9808. 

Tuesday 27 

Ngala - Tasty Toddler
For parents of children 1 to 3 years. Healthy eating for toddlers and issues including fussy eating and managing meal times. Kensington. Bookings essential 9368 9352. 

Wednesday 28 

Preparation for Childbirth
Community Midwifery WA. 7pm-9pm North Fremantle. Embrace the exciting and at times challenging journey into parenthood - including childbirth and the first few weeks with a new baby. Ideal to do early in pregnancy.Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au 

Thursday 29 

Wanslea Family Day Care Open Day
Enjoy a fun morning with free activities, stories and crafts. Come together with other parents and children for a chat and a cup of tea 10 am and 12 pm. Wanslea Family Day Care Scarborough and Peel would love to meet you! Email familydaycare@wanslea.asn.au or call 9245 3364 (Metropolitan) or 9581 5843 (Peel). RSVP essential. 

Community Midwifery WA
Placenta Power and the Third Stage of Labour 11:00am-12:30pm Leederville. 
Call 9430 6882 or e-mail admin@cmwa.net.au 

Kumon Information Session
Kumon East Fremantle Education Centre ñ 4.15pm. St Peter & St Mark Anglican Church, 
2 Hammad Street. 9398 4412. 

Friday 30 

Kumon Information Session
Kumon Canning Vale Education Centre ñ 4.15pm. Canning Vale Primary School, The Ramble. 
9398 4412. 

Saturday 31 

WAFL Round 11
Foundation Day Weekend. 2.15pm Peel Thunder v Perth at Rushton Park. See the stars of tomorrow at our local WAFL club. Bring a picnic along & the kids can have a kick on the ground. Tickets are $10 for Adults, & kids under 15 FREE. For further details phone the WAFC on Ph: 9381 5599. 

Kumon Information Session
Carramar Education Centre ñ Carramar Community Centre, Rawlina Park Way. 10.15am 
0448 982 412. 

Swan View Toy Library Open Day
10am to 2pm at 85 Balfour Road, Swan View (near Buninyong Rd). Tours of the Toy Library, display of educational books and games by The Learning Ladder, second hand toys/children's items for sale. Normal opening hours are 9.15 - 10.30am each Tuesday, and 9.15 - 10.30am on first and third Saturdays of each month. Call 9294 2305 Tuesdays, or leave message.