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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Check out these fun free spring school holiday activities available in our region
Hello Koalas
Take a one hour self-guided walking tour on the Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail around the CBD. Each Hello Koalas sculpture has been hand painted by Australian artists and each has its own unique character and personality, which will be your favourite?
Town Beach Skate Park and Play Ground
We have 69 playgrounds across our region each adorned with a variety of swings, slides and see-saws, bike tracks, flying-foxes and skate parks like this one at Town Beach in Port Macquarie.
Local Library Events
Go To - https://mnclibrary.org.au/events/
The Library Van
Thursday 15th September - 10.00am to 12.00pm
Lake Cathie Community Centre
Visit the Library Van. Browse, borrow or return. Fortnightly visits to Sovereign Hills
Make your own Tambourine
Wednesday 28th September - 10.00am to 11.00am
Port Macquarie Library
Join us and make your own colourful tambourine to take home with you! Ages: 7 years and up
Saturday 17th September - From 9.00am
Wauchope Showgrounds, 93a Oxley Hwy.
Wauchope, NSW, Australia 2446
Moto Fest is A Celebration of all things Motorcycle and with Wauchope being A Motorcycle Friendly Town you should join in on the fun. There will be activities and entertainment at this family friendly event including the Motorcycle Show N Shine, Tattoo Show, Trade Stalls and Kids activities. Admission Adults $10 / Kids Under 18 Free. For more info, go to www.motofest.com.au
Cruising for Steppo
Fund Raising Launch for Stapo on Sunday, September 11th at 2.30 pm
Port AdVenture Cruises raising funds to support a very special Dad, Nathan Stapleton. The fundraiser will be launched on during a live appearance by cover band Eric Grothe and the Gurus with special guest appearance Bill Harrigan. Many will remember Eric as a tear away winger for Parramatta, NSW and Australia, although he is also a fine frontman for the band nowadays too! Bill Harrigan is Australian former rugby league football referee, and former head of refereeing for the National Rugby League. WOW, what a treat you shouldn't miss. Book this cruise now!
Port Adventure Cruises Rhythmboat
Town Wharf (end of Clarence Street, Port Macquarie)
Book online www.cruiseportmacquarie.com.au or Ph: 043439319
Head Space - Spill the Beans
Thursday, 15th September
9.30am - 1130am
BBQ Area Building 802
Charles Sturt University
An opportunity to meet new people, check in with each other. We supply FREE coffee cart beverage, games & casual chats. Look out for our green flag at the BBQ area on Thursdays
http://headspace.org.au
Collaborative Care Workshop
Thursday, 13th October
9.00am to 4.00pm
Rydges, Port Macquarie
disAbility Maternity Care have an upcoming workshop on Collaborative Care to support Parents with disabilities.
PEST AND DISEASE WORKSHOP
Sunday, 18th September
10.00am – 11.30am
Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard
235 Oxley Hwy, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Interactive workshops to find out how you can best protect your garden from pesky, hungry critters. Presented by the Department of Primary Industries it covers a range of topics.
Limited places so register on Eventbrite online.
LEARN TO MAKE A 3D BAMBOO SCULPTURE WITH ARTIST - WENDY JOHNSON
Saturday, 24th Sept
1.00pm – 3.00pm
Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard
235 Oxley Hwy, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
All 3 workshops will enable participants to build their own bamboo sculpture in the future. As part
of the lead up to the Douglas Vale Community Festival on October 29th & 30th, this workshop aims
to upskill individuals so that other community groups can build their own festive sculptures.
Dates – 24/9, 8/10 & 22/10 Limited places – Register on Eventbrite online.
MINI FARMERS
From Saturday, 24th Sept - Multiple Dates
1.00pm – 2.30pm
Grazed and Grown Farm
592 Ponsfords Road, Comboyne, NSW 2429
Meet our cute piglets, young chicks, layer hens, cute puppies and more.
ARTS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT
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Sunday Strum Days
Sunday 18th September
Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard
235 Oxley Hwy, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Free to attend and are a fun and friendly group of adult acoustic guitar players strumming and singing popular songs. We meet for two hours on the first and third Sunday of each month beginning September 18th.
Email Damon to register your interest: DamonWinter@email.com
Poetry in the Vines
Sunday 25th September
Fourth Sunday of each month – 12noon – 2pm
Expanding with a regular group of participants and audience, come and enjoy some something
different. Sample some wine beforehand, bring a picnic lunch or snack on a cheese plate, and relax
listening to poets in the vines. You might even feel like participating.
Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard
To find out more contact : John Walker - 0417 489 281 or john.walker@ozemail.com.au
Saturday Music at Cellar Door
Each Saturday in September 11am -2pm
Damon Winter supports Douglas Vale by performing relaxing instrumental guitar music for all to
enjoy. Take a tour, try some wines and while the afternoon away catching up with friends. The fire
is on in cellar door to chase away the winter blues.
Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard
Friday 16,
5.00pm Wicked Elf Beer Ruby Blunt
5.30pm Chop n Chill Matt Brooker
6.00pm Black Duck Brewery Keaper
6.00pm Club Lake Cathie Stevie B
6.30pm Port Mac Golf Club Damon Winter
7.00pm Wave Bowl Terrace Hudson Rose
7.30pm Port City Bowling Club Gary King
8.00pm Bonny Hills Hotel Steve Taylor
8.00pm Finnians Irish Tavern Leigh I'Anson
Saturday 17,
10.00pm Black Duck Brewery Ticketed Event
1.00pm Douglas Vale Damon Winter
12.30pm Chop N Chill Andrew Best
1.00pm Moo & Bean Cameron Cusak
2.00pm Brew Haven Ruby Blunt
4.00pm Wicked Elf Beer Pepper Jack
7.00pm Comboyne Services Club Pure Acoustic Duo
7.00pm Wave Bowl Acoustic Kick
7.30pm Beachwood Hotel Rhys Callinan
7.30pm Hastings Hotel The Monster Boys
7.30pm Port City Bowling Club Brody Ireland
8.00pm Finnians Irish Tavern Mum Says Rock
8.00pm Laurieton Hotel Cant Adult Today
Sunday 18,
12.30pm Chop N Chill Craig Stewart
1.00pm Long Flat Pub Steve Bennett
1.00pm Moo & Bean Tanisha Palmer
1.30pm Wauchope Country Club Niki Rudge
2.00pm Laurieton Hotel Goody 2 Shoes
4.00pm Bonny Hills Hotel Gary King
Friday 23,
5.00pm Black Duck Brewery Brody Ireland
5.00pm Wicked Elf Beer Kyle Moore
5.30pm Chop N Chill Matt Brooker
6.00pm Club Lake Cathie Rockabillys
6.30pm Port Macquarie Golf Club Ruby Blunt
7.00pm Wave Bowl Finn Hoy
7.30pm Port City BC Grahame Howle
8.00pm Bonny Hills Hotel Cheryl Hall and the Wisemen
8.00pm Finnians Irish Tavern Raku
Saturday, 24
1.00pm Douglas Vale Damon Winter
12.30pm Chop N Chill Brody Ireland
2.00pm Brew Haven Nickolina River
4.00pm Moo & Bean Pure Acoustic Duo
4.00pm Wicked Elf Pam Hata
7.00pm Wave Bowl Georgie Winchester Duo
7.30pm Hastings Hotel Happy Dave
7.30pm Port City BC Cheryl Hall and The Wisemen
8.00pm Finnians Irish Taven Fella Felafel
8.00pm Laurieton Hotel Live Music
Sunday, 25
12.30pm Chop N Chill Mystery Guests
12.30pm Moo & Bean Leigh I'Anson
1.00pm Wauchope Country Club Young Floyd
2.00pm Laurieton Hotel Brody Ireland
4.00pm Bonny Hills Hotel Craig Atkins
7.00pm Wave Bowl Terrace Kyle Moore
Friday, 30
5.00pm Black Duck Brewery Leigh I'Anson
5.00pm Wicked Elf Beer Suave Duo
5.30pm Chop N Chill Craig Stewart
6.00pm Club Lake Cathie Gary King
6.30pm Port Macquarie Golf Club Besty
7.00pm Bonny Hills Hotel Ticketed Event
7.00pm Fernhill Tavern Geoff Jones
7.00pm Wave Bowl Terrace Pam Hata
7.30pm Port City BC Dusty Soul
8.00pm Finnians Irish Tavern Alter Ego
MONTHLY MARKETS
SUPPORT LOCAL
Join the markets trail this school holidays, you will discover the finest Australian made products from our regions local businesses, farmers and artisans.
EVERY THURSDAY
Kendall Bazaar and The Meeting Place 9am to 12pm
Kendall Community Centre 19 Comboyne Street, Kendall
EVERY SUNDAY
Port Macquarie Art Society Market Bazaar 8.00am to 1.00pm
Hamilton House 198 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie
FIRST SATURDAY
Kempsey Riverside Markets 9.00am to 12.00pm
Eden St, Kempsey NSW 2440
Uniting Church Markets 8am to 11am
Uniting Church Cnr. Oxley Highway & Sherwood Rd, Port Macquarie
FIRST SUNDAY
Grown and Gathered Community Markets 9.00am to 12.00pm
1493 Pappinbarra Road, Pappinbarra
Kendall Community Markets 9am to 12pm
Kendall Showground. Kendall
Blackhead Lions Club Car Boot Market
Hallidays Point Shopping Village Black Head 7.00am-12.00pm
SECOND SATURDAY
The Foreshore Markets 8.00am to 1.00pm
Westport Park Cnr Buller & Park Streets, Port Macquarie
Johns River Markets 8.00am to 12.00pm
Johns River Community Hall 54-56 Johns River Rd, John’s River
Gloucester Farmers Market 8.00am-12.00pm
17 Denison St, Gloucester NSW 2422
THIRD SATURDAY
Forster Farmers Market 8am - 12pm
7 Little St, Forster, NSW, 2428, Australia
SECOND SUNDAY
Forster Town Market 8am -1pm
Oyster Parade, Forster NSW 2428
THIRD SUNDAY
Laurieton Riverwalk Markets 8.00am to 1.00pm
Cnr. Tunis & Short Street, Laurieton
FOURTH SATURDAY
Wauchope Farmers’ Markets 8.00am to 12.00pm
Wauchope Showground High Street, Wauchope
Tuncurry Markets 8am to 1pm
John Wright Park, Tuncurry
FOURTH SUNDAY
The Local 8.00am -1.00pm
Maritime Museum William Street Port Macquarie
LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
Pacific Palms Market 9am to 1pm
Pacific Palms Community Centre, The Lakes Way
Elizabeth Beach, NSW 2428
BUSINESS EVENTS
Micro Business Forum
Inviting small business owners to meet
Thursday 13th October
Settlers Inn, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
https://www.microbusinessforum.org.au/events
MBF Meetings are a day of friendly, fun learning from the best coaches working on your business and interacting with others.
Micro Business Forum
Coffee Connects
Thursday 13th October
Little Shack, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
https://www.microbusinessforum.org.au/events
Coffee Connect is a business social date to get to know other business owners better and are held on the second Thursday of every month
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