What’s On WASTE AS ART EXHIBITION 31st Jul - 27th Aug; Supporting the important link between correct waste disposal and our environment; @ Hunter Wetlands Centre, Sandgate; Tel: 4951 6466 NATIONAL TREE DAY 31st Jul; Community planting event; free sausage sizzle, bring own gloves & sturdy shoes; everyone welcome; @ Hunter Wetlands Centre, Sandgate; Tel: 4951 6466 to register ADULTS 5 WEEK FLORAL CLASSES 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st Aug - 1-3pm; Ages: 13 yrs +; Take home what you make; @ Salamander Bay; Cost: $150 for the course; Tel: Wendy 4984 7222 BE FREE KIDS DIY WORKSHOPS 6th & 7th Aug - 12pm; Fun mosaics (Sat) & Wall art (Sun) Workshops; @ Bunnings, Taylors Beach; Tel: 4916 3100 WATTLE ACACIAN 6th Aug - 10am-3pm; Meet our Acacia experts, find out about growing wattles and their uses, & pick up some plants & seeds to take home; @ Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Heatherbrae; Cost: Cost: $20, $15 concessions, $30F, incl. morning tea; Tel: 4987 1655 BE WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR 13th Aug - 7pm; Baylife Church is hosting this world renowned choir; please support this wonderful production; @ Baylife Church, 4236 Nelson Bay Rd, Anna Bay; Cost: FREE; Tel: 4919 0104 FREE KIDS DIY WORKSHOPS 13th & 14th Jul - 12pm; Garden craft (Sat) & Grow your own (Sun) Workshops; @ Bunnings, Taylors Beach; Tel: 4916 3100 WHAT PLANT IS THAT? 20th Aug - 10am-12:30pm; Basic botany & plant identification workshop; welcome to bring along some troublesome questions; @ Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Heatherbrae; Cost: free on park entry; Tel: 4987 1655 BE
FREE KIDS DIY WORKSHOPS 20th & 21st Aug - 12pm; Fun with paint (Sat) & Garden creatures (Sun) Workshops; @ Bunnings, Taylors Beach; Tel: 4916 3100 CRACKER NIGHT SPECTACULAR 27th Aug - 4pm; Fire Works Display, Jumping Castle & Slide, Amusements, BBQ, Auction, Live Entertainment + heaps more; @ Mount Kanwary Public School, Osterley; Cost: $5, $20F (2 adults + up to 4 children) UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE HERBARIUM 27th Aug - 10am-12:30pm; Workshop for those interested in collecting, pressing & drying plants; @ Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Heatherbrae; Cost: free on park entry; Tel: 4987 1655 BE FREE KIDS DIY WORKSHOPS 27th & 28th Aug & 3rd & 4th Sept - 12pm; Make a gift for dad Workshops; @ Bunnings, Taylors Beach; Tel: 4916 3100 NATIONAL WATTLE DAY Thurs, 1st Sep BUNNINGS DAD’S & KID’S FAMILY NIGHT 1st Sep - 6-8pm; Father’s Day craft, jumping castle, prizes, giveaways & more; Free sausage sizzle; @ Bunnings, Taylors Beach; Tel: 4916 3100 BE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL FLAG DAY Sat, 3rd Sep INTRODUCTION TO BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION 3rd Sep - 9am-4pm; Workshop with Chris Rockley guiding you through drawing construction, microscopy, lighting & more; list of equipment is available from Visitors Centre; @ Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Heatherbrae; Cost: $85; Tel: 4987 1655 BE FATHER’S DAY Sun, 4th Sep FATHER’S DAY AT THE HRBG 4th Sep; Come for a relaxing day with live music; Light lunches available or bring a picnic; @ Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Heatherbrae; Cost: $4/car
parking; Tel: 4987 1655 TREVIA 4th & 11th Sep; A competition for kids (& parents too) to use your hands & eyes to get up close & personal to one of the Garden’s trees, then record your findings; @ Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Heatherbrae; Tel: 4987 1655 PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS 4th Sep - 10am-12:30pm; Children welcome; Learn to take a photo & submit an image which could win a prize; @ Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Heatherbrae; Tel: 4987 1655 MADD NIGHT 7th Sep; An annual showcase of Music, Art, Dance & Drama; @ St Philip’s Christian College Theatre, Salamander Bay; Tickets on sale at the door on the night. FREE KIDS DIY WORKSHOPS 10th & 11th Sep - 12pm; Garden craft (Sat) & Fun mosaic (Sun) Workshops; @ Bunnings, Taylors Beach; Tel: 4916 3100 SHOAL BAY JAZZ, WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL 10th Sept; The popular Jazz Wine & Food Festival comes to life with educational wine tasting, jazz bands, fresh local produce & children’s entertainment; @ Shoal Bay Resort & Spa; Shoal Bay; Tel: 1800 181810 CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY
MARKETS
Anna Bay Community Markets 1st Saturday of every month; 8:30am - 2pm; @ 43 Gan Gan Rd; Tel: Colin Reddel 0429 506 802 Medowie Markets 2nd Saturday of every month; @ The Bull & Bush Motel; Tel: Medowie Baptist Community Church 4982 9123 Nelson Bay Craft Markets 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of every month; @ Neil Carroll Park (Fly Point); Tel: Jeanette Murray 0419 492 009
FOR ADULTS 14th Sep - 10am-3:30pm; Workshop on photographic techniques; for those familiar with Digital Single Lens & Reflex Cameras; @ Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, Heatherbrae; Tel: 4987 1655 BE THE HAPPIEST SHOW ON EARTH - PATCH THEATRE CO 14th Sep - 6pm & 15th-16th Sep - 10am & 12:30pm; Ages: 4-8 yrs; Amazing acts of circus, music & illusion including the Fabulous Flea Circus; @ Civic Theatre, Newcastle; Cost: $25; Tel: 4929 1977 BE clans on the coast celtic festival 17th Sept - 9am-4pm; A great family day out with Pipe Bands, Dancers, Stalls, Kids Events, Battle Re-enactment + heaps more; @ Tomaree No.1 Sports Ground; Cost $10A, $5 pensioners, $2C (under 15), $15F (maximum of 5) FREE KIDS DIY WORKSHOPS 17th & 18th Sep - 12pm; Garden craft (Sat) & Grow your own (Sun) Workshops; @ Bunnings, Taylors Beach; Tel: 4916 3100 AFL GRAND FINAL DAY Sat, 24th Sep FREE KIDS DIY WORKSHOPS 24th & 25th Sep - 12pm; Spring Workshops; @ Bunnings, Taylors Beach; Tel: 4916 3100
Tomaree Markets 2nd & 4th Sundays of every month; @ Tomaree Sports Complex; Tel: Elinor 4981 3565 Tanilba Bay Markets 3rd Saturday of each month; 9am – 1pm; @ President Wilson Walk; Tel: 4984 5931 or 4982 3059 BABY & KIDS MARKET 1st Jul - 9am-12noon; Huge range of gorgeous & excellent quality preloved baby & kids goods; @ Newcastle Basketball Stadium; Cost: $3 (kids free); www.babykidsmarket.com.au
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