Invitation only.

Information: Jessica Armistead, 9762 1116.

* Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers and Fine Food Market at Castle Hill: Explore a range of fruits and vegetables, meats, game meats, cheeses, fresh breads and taste test a vast array of wine.

8am-noon, Castle Hill Showground, Castle Hill, Alan Eagle, 0415 244 477 or www.hawkesburyharvest.com.au

* Powerhouse Discovery Centre Open Day: Focusing on crime, corruption and scandal. Highlights will include bushranger tales, infamous characters who frequented Harry's Cafe de Wheels and the

enigmatic French Baron Verincourt de Clambe of Castle Hill.

Kids can participate in the CSI Castle Hill crime scene investigation activity.

10am-4pm, 172 Showground Road, Castle Hill.

Adults $8, concession/kids $5, family $25.

Information: 9762 1300.

* Living Choice Lifestyle Fair at Glenhaven: Join actor John Wood and Glenhaven residents for a bowls and snooker shootout and marvel at the Residents' Master Chef cook-off.

There will be be a vintage car display, craft sale, choir recital and displays of line dancing, tai chi and water aerobics. Finish the day with a tasty sausage sizzle. 10am - 3pm at Living Choice Glenhaven,

15 Old Glenhaven Road, Glenhaven. For more information contact 1800 797 333.

SEPTEMBER 13

* Wisemans Ferry Rural Fire Service field day: Become a fireman for the day and see exhibitions, demonstrations and a friendly competition between 20 brigades and the SES.

Free entry.

* Paws in the Park at Balcombe Heights Estate: For dogs and owners to meet with furry friends. There will be dog-washing, grooming, events like the Fancy Dress Parade and demonstrations by the

National Agility Competition, National Flyball Competition and more.

11am-4pm, Seven Hills Road, opposite Jasper Road, Baulkham Hills.

* Billy Cart Derby at Homeworld Kellyville: Prizes will be awarded for racing categories and excellence in cart construction. Registration is 10-11am and racing commences at 11.30am.

Information: www.1stkellyvillescouts.webs.com.

* Carlingford Rotary Market: Looking for that vintage frock or a car part for your old Holden? Garden stalls selling pre-loved treasures. All day breakfasts, school bands and kids activities.

North Rocks Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, North Rocks Road, North Rocks (opposite Westfield).

Information: John Waters, 9614th1775.

* Indigenous history: Fran Bodkin, D'harawal woman, Elder and collector of the Sydney Region Aboriginal stories, will deliver the stories that her people have understood for thousands of years.

She will discuss the cycles of nature and the impact we are having on the land. 3pm - 5pm, Ferry Artist Gallery, Old Northern Rd, Wisemans Ferry. Free entry. Information: Jacki Dessaix on 4566th3195.

* Sustainable house open: A family home in Glenhaven will be open to the public so you can learn how to reduce energy, water and waste costs. Talk to architects, designers and the home owner about

all aspects of their sustainable home and get lots of great advice and tips.

Sustainable House Day from 10am - 5pm and will be held at 42 Hyde Avenue, Glenhaven. Information: Wayne on 9762 1300.

SEPTEMBER 15

* Alzheimer's NSW Seniors Dance: Quickstep, fox trot, rumba and cha cha with the best of them and maybe win some prizes as well. Morning tea is provided but you'll have to bring some lunch.

11am - 4pm at Harvey Lowe Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground off Carrington Road, Castle Hill. Entry is $5.

Information: Alzheimer's NSW on 8875 4625

SEPTEMBER 20

* Carlingford Rotary Market: Looking for that vintage frock or a car part for your old Holden? Garden stalls selling pre-loved treasures. All day breakfasts, school bands and kids activities.

North Rocks Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, North Rocks Road, North Rocks (opposite Westfield).

Information: John Waters, 9614th1775.

* Jazz in the Pines: Relax with live jazz and a picnic lunch or enjoy afternoon tea under the majestic pines of historic Roughley House, which will be open on the day for free tours. Group bookings are welcome and there is plenty of parking.

12.30pm - 4pm. Tickets cost $12 Adults, $10 Concession and Family $25. Contact 1300 884 881 to book.

SEPTEMBER 21

* The Senior Bowls Competition for members from 55 to 92: The North Rocks and Castle Hill Senior Citizen Clubs offer excellent facilities for social and competitive bowls. Meet members who can offer advice and assistance to get you started.

10am - 12noon, free entry, 9872th6826.

SEPTEMBER 24-27.

* The Castle Hill Art Society 41st Annual Art Awards and Sale: More than 400 works from adults and children.

9am to 4pm. The Awards will be presented on Wednesday 23 September at 7.30pm and admission is free. For an invitation contact Judy Adams on 9634 2015.

SEPTEMBER 25

* Garden and Landscaping Competition: Have you got the best garden in the Shire or the most spectacular collection of pot plants on the balcony?

Held since 1959, this competition is how the Hills Shire earned its name as the Garden Shire.

Enter your back garden, tiny front garden, balcony or shared patch of land.

There are 18 categories and the Eric Mobbs Award for Excellence in Gardening will be awarded to the best of the best in the competition.

Winners will be announced at the Gala Presentation evening held from 6.30pm on Friday 30 October at the Castle Grand Community Centre.

For an entry form visit www.orangeblossom.com.au or call the Civic Events Office on 9843 0564. Entries close on September 25.

SEPTEMBER 26

* Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers and Fine Food Market at Rouse Hill: Explore a range of fruits and vegetables, meats, game meats, cheeses, fresh breads and taste test a vast array of wine.

8am-noon, Rouse Hill Market Square, Alan Eagle, 0415 244 477 or www.hawkesburyharvest.com.au

* Composting: There will be a free composting and worm farming work shop at Bunnings Warehouse, Norwest, from 10 am to noon.

SEPTEMBER 27

* 2009 Westpac Hills Fun Run. Open to adults and children there is a four kilometre fun run, eight kilometre run and two kilometre run for the under-12's.

8am, entry fees apply, Fred Caterson Reserve, Castle Hill.

Information: Steve Whelan, 0411 145 190 or www.hillsathletics.com

* Carlingford Rotary Market: Looking for that vintage frock or a car part for your old Holden? Garden stalls selling pre-loved treasures. All day breakfasts, school bands and kids activities.

North Rocks Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, North Rocks Road, North Rocks (opposite Westfield).

Information: John Waters, 9614 1775.

* Kenthurst Fair: non-denomination church service at 9.30am, street parade at 11am, bands, vintage tractors, cars and local school and community groups.

Stalls, rides, food and live entertainment.

Kenthurst Rotary Park., Keith Bakers, 0414 254 051.

* Crestwood Fair: Entertainment, pipe band, attractions, rides, stalls (jewellery, giftware, toys, books, novelties) and competitions.

New mini-Farmers Market with fresh produce, Kids Lorner with jumping castle, ferris wheel and mini cars. Crestwood Idol talent quest, demonstrations from Medieval Fighting Society and Sports

and Leisure Expo.

Fireworks at 7.15pm.

Information: 11am-7pm, Crestwood Reserve, Peel Road.

http://www.crestwoodfair. net/

* Classic Car Display: Would you like to see an old Model T-Ford you used to own or that old 1940s Chev that you wished you had of kept? The Classic Car Display, now in its thirteenth year, is a

great trip down memory lane where you can view a large and unique collection of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles from our history.

There will also be a swap meet of collectable motoring parts and memorabilia. The Lions Club will be on hand to provide refreshments

9.30am, Bull and Bush Hotel, Baulkham Hills, free entry.