May 2025 Newsletter

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MAY 2025

Naracoorte Lucindale Community Events Newsletter

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 3 & Sunday 4 | Naracoorte Showgrounds rd th

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

KEYDATESFORMAY

Saturday 3 - Federal Election r d

Saturday 3 & Sunday 4Naracoorte Swap Meet r d t h

Sunday 11 - Mother’s Day t h

STEP BACK IN TIME

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Sunday 25 | 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

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Monday 5 & Tuesday 6 | Naracoorte RSL Bowling Club - 95 Ormerod Street, Naracoorte

‘Full day Governance Masterclass’ Mon 5 9am - 4pm th ‘How to secure a position on Board’ Tues 6 9am - 12pm th ‘Practices of High Performing Boards’ Tues 6 1-4pm th

Bookings: https://www mackillopgroup com au/events

NARACOORTE GIRL GUIDES MOTHER DAUGHTER DAY

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.

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 16 April - 1 June, showcasing works by artists of all ages from the Limestone Coast th st

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!

NARACOORTE COMMUNITY FORUM

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!

Biggest Morning Tea at 10am on 20 May

National Simultaneous Storytime on 21 May

Mother’s Day craft - 5-10 May th

Quilting group - 4 Monday of the month from 10am th

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 - 13 and 27 May at 9 30am th th

Active Storytime and Yakka Babies at Lucindalefrom 10am on 6 and 20 May th th

Active Storytime at Frances - 10am on 9 May th

Bat Cave Babies at Naracoorte - Thursdays at 9.30am

Teen Book Club - last Thursday of the month at 4pm

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

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 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, 64 Jenkins 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

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

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

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.)

NARACOORTE LUCINDALE COUNCIL

Follow Naracoorte Lucindale Council on Facebook www.facebook.com/naracoortelucindalecouncil

www.facebook.com/visitnaracoorte

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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