May 2025 Newsletter

MAY 2025

Naracoorte Lucindale Community Events Newsletter

NATURE STUDIO 2025

NATURE STUDIO

Saturday 3rd I Naracoorte Caves National Park Led by artist Fran Callen, participants will collect items such as leaves, dirt and flowers from the Caves National Park to create a joint art piece. Participants will draw, trace, note, or scribble these things across a large canvas. Complementary lunch included.

Time: 10.00am Cost: Free but bookings are required.

Register: www.countryarts.org.au/events/naturestudio/ or email Jane Ellis at jane.ellis@nlc.sa.gov.au

SWAP MEET & SHOW ‘N’ SHINE Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th | Naracoorte Showgrounds One of the largest country Swap Meets in SA. Outdoor and indoor sites of car parts, antiques, collectables, jewellery, books, crafts etc. Catering available to purchase.

Times: Sat 7am – 5pm, Sun 7am - noon Cost: Public entry $5 Enquiries: 0408 854 658 from 4-8pm or email naracoortehvc@gmail.com

KEY DATES FOR MAY

Saturday 3rd - Federal Election Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th Naracoorte Swap Meet Sunday 11th - Mother’s Day

STEP BACK IN TIME Sunday 25th | The Sheep’s Back Museum at 36 MacDonnell Street, Naracoorte|2pm onwards Relive the 1960s and 1970s in Naracoorte and join us for a groovy Sunday afternoon where we’ll recreate the vibrant atmosphere of these iconic decades!

Dust off your bell-bottoms, dig out those tie-dye shirts, and get ready to groove to the beats of the 60s and 70s.

Bring the whole family for games, crafts and more!

Food vendors interested in bringing along a taste of the times, please contact the Naracoorte National Trust on 0416 221 760 or the Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre on 8762 1399.

SKILL UP GOVERNANCE WORKSHOPS Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th | Naracoorte RSL Bowling Club - 95 Ormerod Street, Naracoorte ‘Full day Governance Masterclass’ Mon 5th 9am - 4pm ‘How to secure a position on Board’ Tues 6th 9am - 12pm ‘Practices of High Performing Boards’ Tues 6th 1-4pm Bookings: https://www.mackillopgroup.com.au/events

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

NARACOORTE GIRL GUIDES MOTHER DAUGHTER DAY

NARACOORTE COMMUNITY FORUM

Sunday 18th May I Girl Guide Hall, 2 Porter Street, Naracoorte I 2-5pm Relax and enjoy high tea while learning how to do kids’ hairstyles, and then a makeup tutorial. Tickets $20, 10 years old and under $10. Tickets essential via www.trybooking.com/CZLPY.

NARACOORTE LIBRARY 93 - 95 Smith Street | Naracoorte

All of the Library’s much-loved and regular activities continue in May, as well as so much more!

NARACOORTE ART GALLERY 91 Ormerod Street I Naracoorte

The ‘2025 Ibis Rising Art Competition’ Exhibition is on show at the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery from the 16th April - 1st June, showcasing works by artists of all ages from the Limestone Coast.

The gallery is open Wednesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm, subject to volunteers.

Keep an eye out for more information on all of the Library’s activities on the Library + Town Hall’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/naracoortelibrarytownhall or phone the Library on 8760 1170.

May is also History Month and the Library has lots planned, so stay tuned!

Biggest Morning Tea at 10am on 20 May National Simultaneous Storytime on 21 May Mother’s Day craft - 5-10th May Quilting group - 4th Monday of the month from 10am Knitting group - Tuesdays from 9am CHATS group - Wednesdays from 10am Teen Art Club - Wednesdays from 3.45pm Digital help - Thursdays from 2pm VR gaming - Thursdays from 4pm and Saturdays from 9am LEGO Club - Fridays from 3.45pm Active Storytime Naracoorte - 13th and 27th May at 9.30am Active Storytime and Yakka Babies at Lucindale from 10am on 6th and 20th May Active Storytime at Frances - 10am on 9th May Bat Cave Babies at Naracoorte - Thursdays at 9.30am Teen Book Club - last Thursday of the month at 4pm

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 Naracoorte Lucindale Concert Band Location: Naracoorte Town Hall (Upstairs Meeting Room) Time: 6.30pm-8pm Term 2 Dates: 5 May, 19 May, 2 June (commencing with AGM), 16 June and 30 June 2025.

For more information: Sonja Gooding 0481 835 126 or email secretary.nlcband@gmail.com 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

Naracoorte Walkers Walking Group Join Mia & the Naracoorte Walkers for a medium-paced 45-60 minute walk through Memorial Parklands. Dogs on leads, pram and wheelchair friendly.

Dates: Every Monday Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm Meeting point: Memorial Parklands car park Cost: Free Enquiries: Mia - 0458 966 690 or visit www.walking. heartfoundation.org.au/walking/group/naracoortewalkers 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 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 Lucindale Council | Ph: (08) 8760 1100 | W:www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/

REGULAR EVENTS 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 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

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

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

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

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

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, 64 Jenkins Terrace Time: 10am - 12 noon Thursdays For more information: Contact 0459 622 288

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Naracoorte Cost: Free Location: Rear of Church of Christ, Jenkins Terrace Time: 7.00pm Thursdays For more information: Contact 1300222222

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

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REGULAR EVENTS FRIDAY 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 Riley’s 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

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