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MERRYLANDS Library will screen Crackerjack, an Australian comedy about the ups and downs of a bowling club, on Wednesday, June 27, 2-4.30pm. Bookings: 8757 9065.

The Lidcombe Combined Probus Club meets on Friday, June 28, at 9.30am for a 10am start, at the Lidcombe Bowling Club in James Street. New members welcome.

GUILDFORD’S Red Cross shop will hold its monthly ‘garage sale’ this Saturday, June 29, 9am-12pm. Located in the Tom Collins room next to the library, the store is also open Thursdays and Fridays, 9am-12pm.

CINEWEST Cinematheque presents free screenings of classic films each month at the Newington Armory Theatre at Sydney Olympic Park. Released in 2006, Joy Division – Under Review (18+) directed by Christian Davies, will be screened from 2pm to 4pm this Sunday, June 30.

MEET at the Newington Armory Visitor Centre for a free, guided birdwatching walk with the BirdLife Discovery Centre this Sunday, June 30, 10am. Details: 9647 1033, or email southernnsw@birdlife.org.au.

THE Auburn Poets and Writers encourage and discuss writing, and work together towards performance opportunities. The multilingual group will next meet at Auburn Library this Monday, July 1, 6-8pm.

JOIN the Merrylands Seniors for bingo, cards, trivia and bus outings at the Miller Room, 17 Miller Street, Merrylands. Next meeting is on Wednesday, July 3, 10am-12.30pm. Details: Fay, 9635 4937.

JOIN the Nick Nack Knitters at Berala Community Centre on Fridays, 11.30am-3pm. Details: 8757 9026. A knitting group also meets at Merrylands Library on Saturdays, 1-3pm. Details: 8757 9065.

CUMBERLAND Multicultural Community Services hosts a range of activities each week at Block C242, Granville TAFE, including playgroups, Tai Chi, Zumba, craft, English classes, homework help and cooking classes. Details: 9637 7600 or cmcs.org.au.

NOT-for-profit Citizen Advocacy Western Sydney Inc seeks to introduce people with intellectual disabilities to community members. Training provided. Details: 9893 8210 or advocacy@caws.com.au.

RIDE the Rails around the historic Newington Armory at Sydney Olympic Park, with departures every 30 minutes each Sunday, 11am-1.30pm. Travel on the trains that transported munitions. Tickets: $5 (free for under threes). Details: 9714 7888.

THE Auburn Salvation Army hosts a Community Kitchen serving a two-course lunch, four days a week. The lunch is available for $5, or $2.50 for concession card holders, from Monday to Wednesday, and Fridays.

AUBURN Botanic Gardens open Monday to Sunday, 9am-5pm. Native animals are fed daily in the fauna reserve, 10am-2pm.

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