✦ Get ready to fly majestically into a fresh start with the arrival of the Wood Dragon in February!
Thrive in the Year of the Wood Dragon!
The Year of the Dragon is said to be one of the luckiest and most prosperous with unprecedented opportunities. Embrace the auspicious energies of the Wood Dragon, especially if you're aged between 25 and 45 and are contemplating launching a new business.
In the Year of the Dragon 2024, the transformative power of wood promises growth, progress, and early development for existing businesses. Curious about what the future holds for you? Join Micro Business Forum for an interactive session to brainstorm together on unlocking your creativity, fuelling your passion, and pursuing your dreams with courage and confidence in the Year of the Dragon.
21 Feb 2024, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Building 802, Room 1334, CSU, Building 802, Room 1334/7 Major Innes Rd, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Dress theme: Enhance the atmosphere by dressing in Asian-inspired attire!
Register here.
Where to celebrate Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year starts on Sunday 10 February 2024 and the festivities will end on 24 February 2024.
There are many places to enjoy the festivities of Chinese New Year. Check out these ideas!
Sydney
Sydney Lunar Festival (10 – 25 February)
Chatswood Year of the Dragon Festival (1 – 25 February)
Sydney Lunar Streets – Haymarket Street Festival (10 February)
Hurstville Lunar New Year Festival 2024 (3 February)
Cabramatta Lunar New Year (24 & 25 February)
Hawke’s Brewing Co. x Lucky Prawn (10 & 11 February)
Melbourne
Lunar New Year at Chinese Museum (11 February)
Chinese Lunar New Year (11 February)
Wyndham Multicultural Lunar Festival (18 February)
Brisbane
Lunar New Year (2 February)
BrisAsia Festival (1 – 18 February)
Lunar New Year Rooftop Party 2024 (17 February)
Adelaide
2024 Chinatown Adelaide Lunar New Year Street Party (17 February)
Tanzbar Lunar New Year Celebration (9 February)
Perth
Lunar New Year Fremantle Market Fair (3-4 February)
2024 Perth Chinese New Year Fair (11 February)
Canberra
Dickson Lunar New Year Celebration (10 February)
Chinese New Year Lion Dance (10 February)
Hobart
2024 Lunar New Year Festival (11 February)
Darwin
Yuan Xiao (Lantern) Festival (24 February)
Lunar Lion Blessing Parade (16 February)
(Source: Insiderguides.com.au)
Lighting up with Love on Sweetheart Day
February 14 is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day, also known as Sweetheart Day. In support of Sweetheart Day, monuments and buildings will be lit up across Australia. Check out these locations:
QLD: Story Bridge, Victoria Bridge, and the Reddacliff Place sculptures Donna Marcus: Steam 2006.
WA: Optus Stadium, Matagarup Bridge, Bell Tower, Elizabeth Quay Bridge, Council House, Perth Children's Hospital, Trafalgar Bridge, Sky Ribbon Bridge, Northbridge Tunnel, Joondalup Tunnel Bridge.
NSW: West Connect Tunnel, Manly Town Hall.
ACT: Telstra Tower, The Mint, Newcastle City Clock Tower.
HeartKids is the only national not-for-profit organisation solely focused on supporting and advocating for all people impacted by childhood heart disease, one of the largest causes of infant death in Australia.
If you wish to learn more about HeartKids and support their cause, click here.
Business Port Macquarie Calendar 2024
One can never get bored in Port Macquarie! From social to business, there is something exciting to pencil into your agenda. Check out Business Port Macquarie's Events for 2024 and mark these dates!
Micro Business Forum Calendar 2024
There is plenty lined up at the friendliest business network in town! From an evening of friendly, fun networking and learning from the best coaches to work on your business to fun business social dates to share experiences with other business owners, you'll find something that can give your business a boost.
Cinema Under the Stars
Hosted by Newcastle Permanent, Cinema Under the Stars is a great way to spend summer evenings with family fun! This free event on Saturday 17 February starts with live entertainment from 5:30pm, with the feature film starting at sundown.
Watch an open-air screening of Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) (PG) at sundown
🍿 FREE popcorn
🍿 Live music to get you vibing
🍿 Fun activities for the kids
🍿Yummy food options from local vendors
Sail into the Sunset with Port AdVenture Cruises
Check out what's happening in February and book your cruise. Take your pick from Sunset Cruises to Dolphin Spotting River Cruises or get ready for Seniors & Retirees Big Day Out!
Use this calendar to plan your next cruise! Here are the dates for February and March:
WED, 28 FEB AT 11:00 AEDT Seniors Big Day Out
SUN, 3 MAR AT 15:00 AEDT Sunday Live Music Session
SUN, 10 MAR AT 15:00 AEDT Sunday Live Music Session
SUN, 17 MAR AT 15:00 AEDT Sunday Live Music Session
SUN, 24 MAR AT 15:00 AEDT Sunday Live Music Session
WED, 27 MAR AT 11:00 AEDT Seniors Big Day Out
SUN, 31 MAR AT 15:00 AEDT Sunday Live Music Session
Seniors Big Day Out
From AUD$49.00
3 Hours (approx.)
Departs at 11am from Town Wharf, end of Clarence Street and returning at 2pm
Scrumptious buffet lunch and beautiful dessert
Easy listening music and sing along
Name that tune
Team trivia
Great prizes and lots of fun
Private charters can be provided for groups of 40 or more passengers.
Book here.
Sunday Live Music session
From AUD$59.00
3 Hours (approx.)
Afternoon tea and light snack of freshly made wraps, fruit and ice cream
Book here.
Open Mic at the Vines
Keep your 4th Sunday free each month and pop over to Open Mic at Douglas Vale Vineyard! It's a great plan with entertainment, drinks and good company!
'Sydney Streets' Will Take Over Six Inner-City Neighbourhoods with Free One-Day Celebrations
Find out what makes Sydney great at these six free street celebrations all over the city! Sydney is closing roads to cars and opening them to festivities. See full details of the schedule here.
Macleay Street — Saturday, February 17
Stanley Street — Saturday, February 24
Glebe Point Road — Saturday, March 9
Redfern Street — Saturday, March 16
Harris Street — Saturday, March 23
Crown Street — Saturday, April 6
Seniors Festival 2024
Celebrate the NSW Seniors Festival from 11th to 24th March with community events and meeting people. Check out FREE activities such as aqua aerobics, dancing, writing workshops, weaving sessions, and more. Register here to secure your spot. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Crampfire: New Gens
Calling all new gen dancers and first time movers! Crampers x MDA is proud to present Crampfire: New Gens on Sunday 24 March 2024 at 11:45am! This community event aims to create a space for the newcomers to the dance community to experience battle culture in a safe, low stakes environment. Connect with the growing Krump community and its culture and the dance community in a friendly, fun environment.
Location: East Sydney Community and Arts Centre, Darlinghurst (34/40 Burton St, Darlinghurst)
Find out more here.
ArtWalk 2024 Expressions of Interest
ArtWalk 2024 is coming up on Friday, June 7 2024, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and this time, it's going Coastal!
It's a fantastic evening celebrating our vibrant creative community and our beautiful region. Port Macquarie Hastings Council is calling for expressions of interest to get involved and make this event shine even brighter.
Are you an artist, maker, or creator? Fill out the Expression of Interest form to showcase your work through installations, lighting, sculpture, or live art. You can even partner with a business or exhibit and sell your creations in our Artist's Market space. Musicians and performers are welcome too!
Businesses can also consider hosting a working artist or an exhibition. Cafes and restaurants can offer quick, standing food options for attendees to grab and enjoy as they wander. You can also light up your windows to add to the ambience of Port Macquarie’s CBD.
ArtWalk 2024 is going to be a night to remember!
Themes Days in February
Safer Internet Day is a good time to check our cyber security and make sure we stay updated on ways to improve our cyber hygiene.
The beautiful Wood Dragon flies into our lives on February 10, bringing prosperity and good fortune! Why not celebrate with some Happiness and Longevity Noodles?
How about a Valentine's Day movie marathon night? Check out our Top Five Movie Picks for a romantic evening!
Celebrate the women in your life on Galentine's Day on Feb 13, and take the chance to tell them how much they mean to you! Grandmas, best friends, school mates, sisters... have a Happy Galentine's Day!
Here are more special themes days to jazz up your February.
February 1 - February 29 Boost Your Self Esteem Month
Feb 1 LGBT History Month
Feb 4 World Cancer Day
Feb 6 Safer Internet Day
Feb 9 National Pizza Day
Feb 10 Chinese New Year
Feb 11 International Day of Women and girls in science
Feb 12 Royal Hobbart Regatta
Feb 13 Galentine's Day
Feb 13 Mardi Gras
Feb 14 Valentine's Day
Feb 15 Singles Awareness Day
Feb 17 Random Acts of Kindness Day
Feb 20 Love Your Pet Day
Feb 24 Emotional Health Day
February 26 - March 4 New Homes Week
Themes Days in March
When was the last time you had an eye assessment? Perhaps with March being National Save Your Vision Month, it could be a good idea to make an appointment to ensure our precious orbs are in an optimal state of health, and to learn some tips on how to better care for their sustainability. Panoptic Vision has some tips for caring for aging eye health.
With Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we pay tribute to the amazing women leaders in our communities who are doing an amazing job! Learn about TG's Child Care's women leaders.
How will you be celebrating International Day of Happiness on March 20? We know those who have pets find tremendous joy in being with their furry friends!
Here's what's happening in March.
March 1 - March 31 National Nutrition Month
March 1 - March 31 Mustache March
March 1 - March 31 National Save Your Vision Month
Mar 1 Employee Appreciation Day
Mar 1 Women's History Month
Mar 3 Clean Up Australia Day
Mar 3 World Wildlife Day
Mar 7 World Book Day
Mar 8 International Women's Day
Mar 10 Start of Ramadan
March 10 - March 16 World Glaucoma Week
Mar 17 St Patrick's Day
Mar 18 Global Recycling Day
March 18 - March 24 Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Mar 20 International Day of Happiness
Mar 21 Harmony Day
Mar 23 National Chip and Dip Day
Mar 23 National Eucalypt Day
Mar 26 Purple Day
Mar 29 Easter Friday
Mar 31 Easter Sunday
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