February 2025 Events Newsletter

FEBRUARY 2025

Naracoorte Lucindale Community Events Newsletter

TASTE THE LIMESTONE COAST FESTIVAL Friday 15th I Naracoorte Town Squares I 12 noon - 7pm

KEY DATES FOR FEBRUARY 15th - Taste the Limestone Coast Festival 15th - Outback Comedy 16th- MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup 14th-16th - Lake Charlegrark Country Music Marathon 22nd & 23rd - Lucindale Show 28th - Ministry of Laughs

MINIJUMBUK NARACOORTE CUP Sunday 16th I Naracoorte Racing Club| from 12.30pm All your favourites are back- the Coopers Marquee, private marquees, beer garden, kids activities and more! Head to Moshtix.com to book your tickets!

LUCINDALE SHOW Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd I Lucindale Oval

OUTBACK COMEDY Friday 15th I Naracoorte Hotel Motel I 7.30pm Outback Comedy is bringing the country's best stand-up talent straight to your town as part of Adelaide Fringe!

Tickets are limited, so book now at https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/outback-comedyaf2025

The 126th Lucindale Show will be held on the Lucindale Oval on Saturday 22nd February, and the Horses in Action on Sunday 23rd February.

Show Day attractions will include rides, face painting, show bags, school displays, a free adventure and play area for children under 5 years, indoor competitions, wool and other exhibits, trade sites and full catering.

Gates will open at 6am, with rides and entertainment starting at 10am.

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

MINISTRY OF LAUGHS

NARACOORTE ART GALLERY

Friday 28th I Naracoorte Town Hall I 8pm

91 Ormerod Street I Naracoorte

An evening of relentless, gut-busting laughter!

Workshop - Create a Welcome Lei - Sustainably!

This is the perfect night out for any comedy fans - grab your mates, book a babysitter or invite a date, but snap tickets up quick! Ministry has sold out every show they have ever played!

Sunday 23rd February 10.30am-1pm

Doors open at 6:30pm, so come early and enjoy a drink from the fully licensed bar!

Tickets are on sale at events.humanitix.com

SAVE THE DATE! NARACOORTE FRINGE STREET PARTY Saturday 1st March I Naracoorte Town Squares A fabulous array of live performance will grace the Naracoorte Town Squares for a fun-filled afternoon of visual delights. This family-friendly event will feature live performance, food stalls, live music and pop-up market stalls showcasing local creations.

Brought to you by the Naracoorte Lucindale Council and presented and programmed by Bamboozled Productions.

Stay tuned for more information!

Join us for a morning of art, ideas, crafting and lots of fun with exhibiting Adelaide contemporary jeweller Lauren Simeoni.

Starting with sharing her insider's insights into our current exhibition Island Welcome which explores jewellery as a gesture of greeting, Lauren will guide you through experimenting with making jewellery using found objects, deconstructed sustainable materials and new simple ‘low-fi’ techniques.

No experience in jewellery-making required, just a keenness to create, share ideas and have fun!

Age range: 12+; price $20.

For more information and bookings: Contact the gallery on 87623390 or email naracoortegallery@gmail.com or visit www.naracoorteartgallery.com.au The gallery, located at 91 Ormerod Street, is open Wednesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm, subject to volunteers.

NARACOORTE LIBRARY 93 - 95 Smith Street | Naracoorte All of the Library’s much-loved and regular activities are back in February including Active Storytime, Bat Cave Babies, knitting group, CHATS group, LEGO Club, VR sessions, Teen Art Club, and more!

Keep an eye out for more information on all of these activities and more on the Library + Town Hall’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/naracoortelibrarytownhall

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 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 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 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 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 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

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

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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

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.)

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 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/

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