December 2024 Newsletter

DECEMBER 2024

Naracoorte Lucindale Community Events List

CARTERS FOODLAND CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

KEY DATES FOR DECEMBER

Friday 6th I Naracoorte Showgrounds I 5pm FREE EVENT

13th - Lucindale Christmas Party

Bring the family out for a fun evening.

15th- Carols in the Square

Attractions including Jumping Castle, Face Painting,Circus Entertainment, Market Stalls, Food Trucks,entertainment, and a Christmas parade.

Open from 5.00pm

NARACOORTE CHRISTMAS MARKET Thursday 12, Friday 13th 9am - 5.30pm Saturday 14th, 9am - 4pm I Senior Citizen Hall 46 Sandstone Avenue Craft Goodies: Xmas decorations Alpaca Wear Jewellery Beauty Products Nutrimetics Plants Locally made Art Antiques Kitchenware and much more Charity this year is CURE BRAIN CANCER FOUNDATION

6th- Naracoorte Christmas Pageant 15th- Christmas Market 17th - Council Meeting

LUCINDALE CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday 13th I from 5pm I Town Playground 5 - 6pm Christmas Stalls 6.15pm Decorated Bikes judging 6.30pm Christmas Parade 6.45pm Santa’s Visit Food and drinks available Please register your Christmas Lights display for judging at the Lucindale Post Office

FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET

Sunday 15th I Naracoorte Town Square I 9am-1pm Select from the very best of seasonal produce, along with quality value added foods, and other locally produced products and crafts.

Come Along - Something for everyone

Naracoorte Lucindale Council | Ph: (08) 8760 1100 | W:www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/

CAROLS IN THE SQUARE

NARACOORTE ART GALLERY

Sunday 15th I Naracoorte Town Squares I 6pm

91 Ormerod Street I Exhibitions:

Food carts +Pre Show Entertainment from 6pm.

Live Local Performers BYO your chair and picnic rug, and enjoy a wonderful evening singing your favourite Carols.

Primary School Age Workshop Learn Paper Making Wednesday 18th December 10.30am I $12 per Child.

Bookings and prepayment essential I 8762 3390 or naracoortegallery@gmail.com Cost: Art Gallery only - Gold coin Time: 10am-4pm Wednesday – Friday, 10am-3pm Saturday and Sunday Location: Ormerod Street For more information: Contact the Gallery 87623390 or email; naracoortegallery@gmail.com or visit www.naracoorteartgallery.com.au Closed 15th December 4.00pm I Opening January 2025

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS LUNCH Seniors Citizens Rooms Wednesday 25th December I 12.30pm - 3.00pm

COUNCIL OFFICE AND FACILITY CLOSURES OVER THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD Naracoorte Council Office – closed on 25/12/2024 to 1/1/2025 and reopening on Thursday 2/1/2025

Lucindale Council Office - closed on 25/12/2024 to 10/1/2025 and reopening on Monday 13/01/2025

Naracoorte Library & Town Hall - closed on 24/12/2024 to 1/1/2025 and reopening Thursday 2/1/2025;

Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange, and Lucindale and Naracoorte Works Depots are closed from 20/12/2024 to 3/1/25 and reopening Monday 6/1/2025

Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre closed on Christmas Day.

Bookings Essential Contact Norma Davis - 0427 041 916 normad5@bigpond.com Proudly Sponsored by Naracoorte Lucindale Community Care Network and Naracoorte Lions Club

NARACOORTE LIBRARY 93 - 95 Smith Street Thursday 19th at 10am Kylie Tull, will read her new children’s book Huxley’s Home!

Followed by some Play Dough fun with Sea Creature cutters.

Christmas Fun at the Library Listen to a Christmas Story 10am Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th Craft to do: Decorate a Christmas Tree Ornament Make your own Wrapping Paper Colour in and Activity sheets available.

Plus all the other regular events.

Summer Holiday Program Monday 6th - Friday 24th Summer inspired Craft available most days on the big table, 10am - 4pm.

Colour in and Activity sheets available every day.

Look out for the “Pop Up” Story times!

For more information on community events click here

NARACOORTE LUCINDALE COUNCIL Monthly Council Meeting Tuesday 17th December 2024 at 5pm in the Council Chambers, DeGaris Place, Naracoorte

Naracoorte Lucindale Council | Ph: (08) 8760 1100 | W:www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/

REGULAR EVENTS MONDAY

Lions Club of Naracoorte Help make a difference to your local community through a service club which raises money for projects locally, and at State, national and international levels.

Location: “Lion’s Den”, Deviation Road Time: 7.30pm Dates: 1st & 3rd Monday of the month For more information: Malcolm McEachern 0418 524 045

Card Making Classes Everyone welcome. Kits are prepared in advance for anyone attending, so bookings are essential.

No classes in December.

Location: Lutheran Church Hall, Magarey Crescent Time: 12.30pm Dates: As above For more information: Margaret 0438 886 424

TUESDAY

Naracoorte Lucindale Concert Band Location: Naracoorte Town Hall Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm Dates: Every Monday Night For more information: Sonja Gooding 0481 835 126

Anglican Church Playgroup Every Tuesday - All welcome Location: Laurie Crescent Time: 9.30am - 11am For more information:

Rotary Club of Naracoorte Inc. Location: Billy Mac's, Ormerod Street, Naracoorte Time: 6pm for 6.30pm start Dates: 2nd & 4th Monday of the month For more information: naracoorterotary@yahoo.com.au

Limestone Coast Toy Library Location: 48 Sandstone Avenue Dates and Times: Tuesdays 2pm-4.30pm Thursdays 9.30am- 12 noon and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 9.30am - 12 noon.

For more information: 0497 410 841

Naracoorte Singers If you enjoy singing, come along and join in with the Naracoorte Singers. New singers are welcome.

Location: Seymour Hall, Naracoorte Anglican Church Time: 7.00pm Dates: Every Monday night For more information: Amanda Wardle 0437 001 522.

Naracoorte Highland Pipe Band Everybody welcome, come along, join in, learn to play bagpipes or drums.

Location: Various Time: 7pm-9pm Dates: Every Tuesday For more information: Phone Ed 0475 428 989

Naracoorte Mill Quilters A group of like-minded people that meet monthly to create, chat and share. New members are always welcome, especially beginners.

Location: Naracoorte Presbyterian Church Hall Time: 9.30am-3pm Dates: 2nd Monday of the month For more information: Phone 0428 106 608

Naracoorte Spinners and Weavers New members welcome.

Location: Sheep's Back Museum, Kybybolite School Room.

Time: 9.30am-2.30pm Dates: Last Tuesday of the month For more information : Helen 0419 781 095

Naracoorte Men's Probus Fun and friendship in retirement. Probus provides you with the opportunity to join a social club in Naracoorte to meet retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities.

Location: Naracoorte Bowling Club Date / Time: 3rd Monday of the month at 9.30am For more information: Wayne 0429 647 455 Naracoorte Ladies Probus Location: Billy Mac's , Naracoorte Hotel Date / Time: 4th Monday of the month at 10am For more information : Anna 0403 913 246

Naracoorte Suicide Prevention Network Everybody welcome.

Location: Naracoorte Hotel Breakfast room Time: 7pm Dates: 1st Tuesday of the month Naracoorte Anglers Club We encourage everyone interested in fishing to come along and share their experiences of their catches and the one that got away, after all it's not just about catching fish but having fun along the way.

Location: Naracoorte Anglers Clubrooms, Park Terrace Time: 7.30pm Dates: 1st Tuesday of the month For more information: Facebook

Naracoorte Lucindale Council | Ph: (08) 8760 1100 | W:www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/

REGULAR EVENTS Naracoorte District Men’s Shed Everyone welcome.

Location: 6 Sports Centre Drive, turn right in front of Basketball Stadium Time: From 9am-1pm Dates: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday For more information: Phone Harold 0459 621 687 or David 0439 253 526 Naracoorte Embroiderers Guild New members welcome.

Location: Sheep’s Back Museum Time: 9.30am-2.30pm Dates: 4th Tuesday of the month For more information: Phone Kaye 0431 961 005

WEDNESDAY Naracoorte Community Walking Group Location: Naracoorte Sound Shell Time: 9am Dates: Every Wednesday For more information: Contact Good Country Physiotherapy, 157 Smith Street, Naracoorte, phone 8762 1515 Naracoorte Business Association Come along and have your say - be involved.

Location: Various locations Time: 6pm Dates: 2nd Wednesday of the month.

For more information: email naralucbta@hotmail.com or phone 0429 063 816 Captured Images Naracoorte Photography Club Everyone welcome, come along to learn and share your expertise.

Location: Naracoorte Art Gallery Time: 7.30 pm Dates: 2nd Wednesday of the month.

For more information: Diana Vine 0427 838 814 Naracoorte Men’s Cancer Support Group All men who have had cancer, receiving treatment, lost a loved one or may be a carer are welcome to attend for a cuppa and a chat, or discuss any issues that you may have.

Location: Naracoorte Hotel Time: 10am Dates: 4th Wednesday of the month For more information: phone Bob 0419 831 601

Upper South East Women‘s Cancer Support Group A friendship group to support women impacted by cancer.All welcome.

Location: Naracoorte Library Time: 10am Dates: 1st Wednesday of the month For more information: phone Ann 0428 854 825

THURSDAY Alcoholics Anonymous Naracoorte Cost: Free Location: Rear of Church of Christ, Jenkins Terrace Time: 7.00pm Thursdays For more information: Contact 1300222222 Friendship Centre Everybody welcome, relax, enjoy, and play games, sit and chat. Bring your own craft project or learn a new one. Morning tea provided (during school terms only).

Cost: $3 Donation Location: Church of Christ hall, 64Jenkins Terrace Time: 10am - 12 noon Thursdays For more information: Contact 0459 622 288 Ukulele Club Everybody welcome, come along, join in, learn to play.

Location: Naracoorte Hotel Breakfast Room Time: 7-9pm Dates: Every Thursday For more information: Phone Margaret 0407 608 079 Naracoorte SA 4WD Club INC. New 4WDers welcome.

Location: Anglers Clubrooms on Park Terrace Time: 6pm Sausage Sizzle, 7pm meeting starts Dates: 3rd Thursday of the month For more information: contact Peter Flavel 0428 838 454 or email pfia@bigpond.com

FRIDAY Walk the Limestone Coast - Friday Walks with Barefoot and Nourished- Nature Walking for Wellbeing Friday mornings we explore the Naracoorte Caves and the Caves Range Forest.

These walks are a wonderful way to connect with others and observe the small changes in the seasons. Pack your raincoat as we walk in all weather!

First walk is complimentary, if you'd like to come and try, or like more information, message 0408 086 792.

Location: Naracoorte Caves Range area Time: 9.30 - 10.30am.

Dates: Every Friday For more information: 0408 086 792

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REGULAR EVENTS Canasta The Naracoorte Canasta group invites you to come along and enjoy a friendly game of Canasta.

New members welcome to join them for a social afternoon, which includes afternoon tea.

Location: Senior Citizens Clubrooms, Sandstone Avenue Time: 12.45pm.

Dates: Every Friday For more information: 0437621252 Acey Squares (Square Dancing) Square dancing beginners and mainstream levels.

Families welcome, will hold instructions for beginners.

Location: Naracoorte Lutheran Church Hall Time: 7.30–10.30pm.

Dates: Every Friday For more information: Alan 0417 820 134

Wood Oven Pizza Rileys Wood Oven Pizza available every Friday night.

5 pm - 9pm - William MacIntosh- pick up or delivery.

Phone: 08 8762 1922

SATURDAY Market Day Naracoorte Historic Vehicle Club Market Day. Local produce, Homemade Goods, Craftwares, Bric-A-Brac, BBQ/Sausage sizzle. Historic Vehicle Display Open.

Dates: Second Saturday of the Month Time: 8-11.30am Location: Sheep’s Back Museum , MacDonnell St For more information: contact Doris 0447 170 155 Live Music Relax and enjoy. Bookings essential.

Cost: Free Location: Highlander Restaurant, William MacIntosh Time: From 6-9pm Dates: Last Saturday of the month For more information: Phone 8762 1644

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NARACOORTE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE For more information or to list an event, contact the Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre (08) 8762 1399 or call into the centre at 36 MacDonnell Street, Naracoorte. www.facebook.com/visitnaracoorte Email: naracoortevic@nlc.sa.gov.au Web: www.naracoortelucindale.com Event dates and details are subject to change. All reasonable care has been taken with the information provided. The Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre accepts no responsibility for errors and inaccuracies.

(Some events may not be held in January.)

COVID-19 COVID-19 restrictions are subject to change without notice. Event organisers are responsible for meeting COVID-19 regulations.

NARACOORTE LUCINDALE COUNCIL Follow Naracoorte Lucindale Council on Facebook www.facebook.com/naracoortelucindalecouncil www.facebook.com/visitnaracoorte #visitlimestonecoast

Naracoorte Lake Parkrun The 5km timed event is for walkers, joggers and runners of all standards. Registration is completely free and only needs to be done once! Simply complete the registration form at www.parkrun.com.au/register, print your barcode and head down to the lake.

Cost: Free Location: Naracoorte Swimming Lake, Moore Street Time: Pre-event briefing at 7.50am Dates: Every Saturday A list of registered community groups held in Naracoorte can be found here: https://sacommunity.org/ Naracoorte Lucindale Council | Ph: (08) 8760 1100 | W:www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/