Gangga Marrang - Purfleet/Taree Aboriginal Art Group Exhibition with Artists in Residence
Thursday, 5 June 2008
to Sunday, 20 July 2008
A survey of the artworks being created by this group over the past year. Come and see the artists working in the Gallery. Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sundays 1pm - 4pm. Admission is free.
LOCATION: Manning Regional Art Gallery, 12 Macquarie St, Taree PHONE: 6592 5455 EMAIL: taree.manning.gallery@gtcc.nsw.gov.au WEB: www.tareemanningartgallery.com.au
'Figures Galore' Art Exhibition
Thursday, 5 June 2008
to Thursday, 4 September 2008
Exhibition by Elizabeth Haddad.
LOCATION: The Moorings Cafe & Restaurant, Electra Parade Harrington Waters PHONE: 6556 1898
Landscapes and Birds on Our Patch
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
to Sunday, 13 July 2008
An exhibition of oil paintings and pastel drawings of landscapes and birds from our local area by award winning Taree artist Helga Visser. About half the exhibition is of new works, mixed with some of Helga's favourites from her years of painting. Gallery hours: Wednesday - Friday 10am - 5:30pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday 11am - 2pm. Admission is free.
LOCATION: The Morland Gallery, 105a Isabella Street, Wingham CONTACT NAME: Satu Bushell PHONE: 6553 4333 EMAIL: themorlandgallery@bigpond.com
St Josephs School JAFFA Concert
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
6:00 PM
A selection of performances from the various grades of both Wingham and Taree schools. All tickets $11. For information and tickets please call the school.
LOCATION: Manning Entertainment Centre Manning River Drive Taree North CONTACT NAME: St Josephs School PHONE: 6553 4774
Manning Music Concert with Brunie Riley
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
11:00 AM
Brunie portrays the classics with a voice that can only be described as 'Magical'. Songs from some of the greatest musicals ever performed on Broadway like: Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, Guys & Dolls, South Pacific, Porgi & Bess, Cats, The Way We Were, Chicago, Man of La Mancha, Crazy For You and many more. Tickets at Video Ezy: Adults $17, Pension $15, Student $10. Morning Tea is included in the ticket price.
LOCATION: Manning Entertainment Centre, Manning River Drive Taree North CONTACT NAME: Mike Collins PHONE: 6592 5466
Jazz at Lilli Pilli
Friday, 4 July 2008
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Bring your family & friends and relax while you enjoy Jazz sung by 'Karma'. Please make a booking.
LOCATION: Lilli Pilli Restaurant at Cundle Motel Cundletown PHONE: 6553 9709
Wingham Farmers Market
Saturday, 5 July 2008
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Fresh produce and livestock direct from the farmers - to you. Plants, cooking, mushrooms, fruit, vegetables, and much more. BBQ, food & drink available.
LOCATION: Wingham Showground, Gloucester Rd Wingham CONTACT NAME: Jane Coulduck PHONE: 6550 5761
Taree Rec Market
Saturday, 5 July 2008
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Find a bargain, fruit and vegetables, bric-a-brac or have a stall.
LOCATION: Saxby's Stadium Bligh St Taree North CONTACT NAME: Garry Stephen PHONE: 6551 7456 EMAIL: garry_stephen@hotmail.com WEB: www.taree.basketball.net.au
Jazz at Bowers
Sunday, 6 July 2008
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
'Karma' will be singing Jazz at Bowers on the 1st Sunday of each month. A great opportunity to relax with family & friends. Please make a booking.
LOCATION: Bowers Cafe, Kolodong Rd Kolodong PHONE: 6550 1230
Slim Dusty Family Reunion Tour
Sunday, 6 July 2008
7:30 PM
Featuring: Joy McKean, Anne Kirkpatrick, David Kirkpatrick, James & Kate Arneman, Hannah & Daniel Kirkpatrick. Also featuring Slim's legendary Travelling Country Band and 2008 Golden Guitar winner Amos Morris. Tickets from Video Ezy: 6552 5699 Adults $49, Students $25. 10% discount on 4 or more tickets.
LOCATION: Manning Entertainment Centre, Manning River Drive Taree North CONTACT NAME: Mike Collins PHONE: 6592 5466
Launch of "Cooking and Looking in the Manning Valley"
Tuesday, 8 July 2008
5:30 PM
Locally compiled & illustrated cookbook by Rosemary Sinclair. Free event with proceeds to children's charity Good Beginnings. Book now.
LOCATION: Bent on Food, 95 Isabella St Wingham CONTACT NAME: Donna PHONE: 6557 0727
'Bare Bones' Activity - Campground Hunt
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
A National Parks Discovery activity. Bare Bones: examine skeletons and learn about native animals. Campground Hunt: is a scavenger hunt with a difference. These activities are suitable for kids 6 - 14 years. Meet near facilities block. Wear shoes and hat. No cost - bookings not required. Under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult. Non campers are welcome - phone 6586 8315 on the day to be sure the activities are proceeding. Campers - if rainy weather please ask the caretaker.
LOCATION: Diamond Head campground PHONE: 6586 8315
Manning Valley Kart Club - Try karting days
Thursday, 10 July 2008
to Sunday, 20 July 2008
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Manning Valley Kart Club has finally taken delivery of the Australian Kart Association "come and try" trailer and go karts. The purpose of this trailer is so those interested can come and try kart racing at absolutely no cost. Four karts are available for use and can cater for anyone from the age of 7 to 70. Anyone wishing to try will have to register, children under the age of 18 must have an adult in attendance. Members of the club will have the karts on display on Thursday 10 July and Thursday 17 July from 4pm to 7.30pm at SuperCheap Auto on Victoria Street Taree. Nominations will be taken on these nights and the "come & try" days will be on July 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th.
LOCATION: SuperCheap Autos, Victoria Street, Taree CONTACT NAME: Don Carney PHONE: 6552 6131
Taree Open Art Exhibition 2008
Friday, 11 July 2008
to Sunday, 20 July 2008
The Taree Open Art Exhibition has been going since 1953 and attracts entries from all over the state. All works are for sale. Official Opening Friday 11th July Refreshments served. Entry $8 donation. Doors open 6.30pm Prize presentation 7.30pm. Exhibition July 12 - 20 Open daily 9am - 4pm, (Sunday 20th closes at 3pm). Organised by Taree Artists Inc.
LOCATION: Taree High School Hall, Cnr Macquarie & Albert St, Taree CONTACT NAME: Joy Cooksey 6556 1736 PHONE: Helga Visser 6551 3543
Jazz at Tellers
Friday, 11 July 2008
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Bring your family and friends and relax and enjoy 'Karma' singing Jazz. Please make a booking.
LOCATION: Tellers Restaurant & Cafe, Bent St Wingham PHONE: 6553 5068
Produce straight from the grower to you. Fruit, veges, meat, herbs, plants and condiments, all grown on the Mid North Coast. All under cover. Plenty of parking.
LOCATION: PCYC, Commerce St Taree CONTACT NAME: Justin Hayes PHONE: 6551 0292 EMAIL: taree@pcycnsw.org.au
John's River Market
Saturday, 12 July 2008
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Market stalls
LOCATION: Community Hall, Pacific Highway, Johns River CONTACT NAME: Rod or Bev PHONE: 6556 5042 or 6556 5028
Harrington Markets
Sunday, 13 July 2008
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Organised by the Coastal Patrol
LOCATION: Oxley Park, next to Harrington Bowling Club CONTACT NAME: Coastal Patrol PHONE: 6556 1564
Country Music for charity
Sunday, 13 July 2008
10:00 AM
Presented by Gloucester and District Country Music Association. Cost $5 per person. The Burrell Creek Your Community Association will be operating its 'Up the Creek Cafe' with a sausage sizzle, sandwiches, cakes and refreshments.
LOCATION: Community Hall, Bucketts Way Burrell Creek
Glowalman Championships - Junior Rodeos
Monday, 14 July 2008
to Saturday, 19 July 2008
Celebrating 25 years. The Championships will kick off at Gloucester on the 14th with rodeo events from 11am and campdraft ands sporting events will follow the next day from 7am. On Wednesday it's Wingham's turn with rodeo events starting at 11am and campdraft and sporting the next day from 7am. The final round will take place at Nabiac on Saturday with campdraft, sporting and stock rider events. The day ends with a mounted parade with the presentation of all the champion and reserve champion awards, ribbons and trophies in every age group and every event. Spectators are welcome. Refreshments available at all grounds.
LOCATION: Gloucester Showground, Wingham Showground & Nabiac Showground CONTACT NAME: Diana Brown PHONE: 6553 4559
Possum Magic
Monday, 14 July 2008
10:30 AM - 12:00 NOON
A National Parks Discovery activity. Supervised environmental and craft activity for children 6 - 10 years all about possums. Younger children welcome with parent. Bookings are essential - No charge as sponsored by GTCC Library
LOCATION: GTCC Library, Victoria St Taree PHONE: 6592 5298
Possum Magic
Monday, 14 July 2008
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
A National Parks Discovery activity. Supervised environmental and craft activity for children 6 - 10 years all about possums. Younger children welcome with parent. Bookings are essential - No charge as sponsored by GTCC Library.
LOCATION: Wingham Library, Wynter St Wingham PHONE: 6553 4555
'Bare Bones' activity - Campground Hunt
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
National Parks Discovery activity. Bare Bones: examine skeletons and learn about native animals. Campground Hunt: is a scavenger hunt with a difference. These activities are suitable for kids 6 - 14 years. Meet near facilities block. Wear shoes and hat. No cost - bookings not required. Under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult. Non campers are welcome - phone 6586 8315 on the day to be sure the activities are proceeding. Campers - if rainy weather please ask the caretaker.
LOCATION: Diamond Head campground PHONE: 6586 8315
NPA Walk - Lansdowne State Forest
Saturday, 19 July 2008
A medium/hard 11.5km walk along mostly old logging trails including Monumental Trail. There are steep ascents and descents.
LOCATION: Lansdowne State Forest CONTACT NAME: Mick and Marg Allison PHONE: 6553 8976
The Hub Community Markets
Saturday, 19 July 2008
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Approximately 80 stalls - majority under cover. A huge range of arts, crafts, merchandise and perishables. Ample parking. Free admission. Refreshments available. Proceeds for distribution to local clubs and organisations via the Manning River Lions Club. These markets will be held rain or shine.
LOCATION: Taree Showground off Muldoon Street, Taree CONTACT NAME: Manning River Lions PHONE: 0429 192 149 EMAIL: thehub@tsn.cc
Bute Ute Show
Saturday, 19 July 2008
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Various Categories. Street Parade. Food, Drink and Stalls onsite at showground.
LOCATION: Wingham Showground, Gloucester Road, Wingham CONTACT NAME: Ann Thorburn PHONE: 6557 0734
Mid Year Showjumping, Dressage and Hacking Championships
Saturday, 19 July 2008
to Sunday, 20 July 2008
9:00 AM
Saturday: Dressage and showjumping. Sunday: Showjumping and Hacking. Canteen available. Spectators welcome. Gold coin donation at the gate.
LOCATION: Taree Showground off Muldoon Street, Taree CONTACT NAME: Pauline McClements PHONE: 6553 1497 EMAIL: edithe@tareeshow.org WEB: www.tareeshow.org
Gangga Marrang - Purfleet/Taree Aboriginal Art Group Exhibition with Artists in Residence