What’s on BIODIVERSITY DAY: Be part of a fantastic, free community event at Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in Minmi on Thursday 3 October from 10am to 2pm. Visit stalls, bring a picnic, take home a free native plant, go on a nature or culture walk, learn about volunteering in nature and biodiversity and enjoy live entertainment, activities and crafts. SENIORS CONCERT AND LUNCH: Celebrating Charlestown Uniting Church’s 57th birthday; Thursday 3 October, 11am at the church (Milson Street, Charlestown). Gold coin donation. BOOK LAUNCH: The Legacy of Douglas Grant; from Scone to the Western Front – Grant’s adventures as a war hero are told for the first time in a full-scale biography. Thursday 3 October, 5.30pm to 7pm at United Service Club (Watt Street, Newcastle). Email marie.ramsland@newcastle.edu. au or phone 4969 6948. GARAGE SALE: Friday 4 and Saturday 5 October, 8.30am to 12.30pm at St John’s Presbyterian Church Hall (corner Hanbury and Macquarie streets, Mayfield). HUNTER VALLEY SQUARE DANCE GALA WEEKEND: Get ready for a fun time as caller Brian Hotchkies entertains and challenges you as you swing and promenade. Ed Coleman will guide you through waltzes, foxtrots, quicksteps, cha-chas and more round dances. Friday 4 to Sunday 6 October at West Wallsend High School (Appletree Road, West Wallsend). Phone David on 0419 250 998 for more information. DUNGOG FESTIVAL: The Dungog Festival returns for the fourth year over the October long weekend (Friday 4 to Monday 7 October). There are film screenings at the iconic James Theatre, dachshund dog races at Oktoberfest, Gala street parade with animals and marching bands, a free Sunday street party with performances by Trent Well and Wes Carr, Sculpture on the Farm and more. Visit dungogfestival.com.au
GARAGE SALE: Telarah-Rutherford Anglican Parish’s Garage Sale is on again at The Anglican Parish Hall (corner Capp and South streets, Telarah). Doors open 7.30am to 12pm on Saturday 12 October. Come along to browse and buy while enjoying a delicious barbecue. The Porter Children – Sunday 13 October – Miss Porter’s House
THE OLIVE TREE MARKET: Saturday 5 October, 9am to 3pm at Civic Park (King Street, Newcastle). More than 140 stalls filled with the most inspiring creatives, plus tasty street food, gourmet produce and live music to relax to while you shop. GIANT CHARITY SALE: Come and grab a bargain for $1 – toys, books, DVDs, records, jewellery, bric-abrac, clothing and brand-new items. Sausage sizzle $2. Church 4 Life (Sixth Street, Boolaroo), 8am to 1pm, Saturday 5 October. OKTOBERFEST: Central Charlestown Leagues Club (Bula Street, Charlestown), Sunday 6 October at 11.30am for 12pm. Entertainment by the Masters of Oompah, who will play not only German music but also Italian, Latin, Croatian, Slovenian, French, rock ‘n’ roll and many other party songs. Tickets available at the leagues club. Cost: $30 buffet luncheon. ADAMSTOWN MARKETS: Sunday 6 October, 7am to 1pm, corner Glebe and Brunker roads, Adamstown. Browse lots of bargains, tools, plants, fruit and vegetables, toys, games, jams and more. Held weekly. FORT SCRATCHLEY OPEN DAY: Monday 7 October, 10am to 4pm. Gun firing (seven guns) at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. There will be a coffee cart, sausage sizzle, pipe band, re-enactments and vehicle displays. Free entry. UNITING CHURCH MARKET DAY: Saturday 12 October, 8am to 1pm at 174 Salamander Way, Salamander Bay. Stalls, entertainment, BBQ and morning tea.
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NEW-SEASON FASHION: Georgetown St Matthew’s Anglican Women invites the community to a fashion parade, with new-season styles by Donna-Lou, on Saturday 12 October from 1pm at church hall (Wentworth Street, Georgetown). Check out the affordable women’s clothing in sizes 8 to 26. You can purchase clothing on the day, with EFTPOS available. Your $8 entry includes Devonshire tea. ART SHOW AND SALE: Art Lovers’ annual exhibition is on at Morisset PCYC (Kahibah Street, Morisset), Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October from 10am to 4pm both days. Great artworks and some quality crafts for sale. Light refreshments available. Live painting demos all weekend. Gold coin entry. QUILTARAMA: Dungog-Clarence Town CWA presents its popular Quiltarama at Clarence Town School of Arts Hall (Grey Street, Clarence Town) and the Senior Citizens Centre, directly behind the hall, on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October. Doors open from 10am to 4pm Saturday and 10am to 3pm Sunday. Enjoy the wonderful display of quilted items and shop or buy a raffle ticket. Entry $5. THE PORTER CHILDREN: Tinplate toys, miniature tea sets and other childhood memorabilia will be on show at Miss Porter’s House Museum (King Street, Newcastle West) during the October Open Day on Sunday 13 October from 1pm to 4pm. Relive the first decades of the 20th Century with Ella and Hazel Porter. SEND YOUR FREE ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS FOR WHAT’S ON TO: editorial@newcastleweekly.com.au
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