Wednesday, 2 December 2009
to Sunday, 31 January 2010
An exhibition of works by invited Australian artists. Through the generosity of the late Mr Frank Saxby, works will be purchased from the exhibition for the Greater Taree City Art Collection. Gallery Hours: Wed - St 10am - 4pm, Sun 1pm - 4pm.
LOCATION: Manning Regional Art Gallery, Macquarie St Taree PHONE: 6592 5455
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
to Sunday, 20 December 2009
An exhibition of painting and sculpture by Judi Harwin, Catherine Parer Grimwood and Gayle Greenwood. Opening night: Fri 04 Dec at 6pm - 8pm Gallery hours: Wed - Fri 10am - 5.30pm, Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 2pm
LOCATION: The Morland Gallery, Isabella Street, Wingham CONTACT NAME: Satu Bushell PHONE: 6553 4333 EMAIL: _the morlandgallery@bigpond.com
Manning Valley International Day of People with Disability "Celebrating Abilities"
Thursday, 3 December 2009
10:00 AM
This day aims to promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being.. A range of activities including a concert, art competition and barbecue lunch. For further information go onto the website below and follow the links - community information/disability services
LOCATION: Saxbys Taree Basketball Stadium, Recreation Drive, Chatham CONTACT NAME: Judy Davidson-James or Richard Wheatley PHONE: 6552 8813 or 6592 5358 WEB: http://www.gtcc.nsw.gov.au/webcomm/Page/Page.asp?Page_Id=1134&p=1
Storytime @ Your Library
Thursday, 3 December 2009
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Pre-School Storytime
Join us for each week for stories, songs and craft
Join us for each week for stories, songs and craft
LOCATION: Hallidays Point Library CONTACT NAME: Hallidays Point Library PHONE: 6559 3066
'The Wizard of Oz and The Elton John Rhapsody'
Saturday, 5 December 2009
Andrea Rowsell's Academy of Dance. Andrea's students will take us down the yellow brick road and then follow it up with a dance production set to songs of the great Elton John. One of the biggest dance studios in one of the biggest dance productions of the year. Adults $18, Pensioner $16, Students $13. Bookings ph 6552 5699 Shows at 1pm and 6.30pm. Tickets can be purchased from Video Ezy, Victoria St Taree - Ph 6552 5699.
LOCATION: Manning Entertainment Centre, Manning River Drive Taree North CONTACT NAME: Mike Collins PHONE: 6592 5466
Wingham Farmers Market
Saturday, 5 December 2009
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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: Mal Marks PHONE: 6557 0059 EMAIL: bigmal@activ8.net.au
Christmas Dutch Auction
Saturday, 5 December 2009
2:00 PM
Cost: $5 includes Afternoon Tea + Dutch Auction/Raffle tickets. Extra Tickets 10 for $2. RSVP: Tine Varvel 6550 1155 or 0414 355 212. Trading Table + Quota Raffle drawn on the day.
LOCATION: Salvation Army Hall, Manning St Taree
Blackhead Bazaar
Sunday, 6 December 2009
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Browse a huge variety of local fresh plants and produce, craft products and collectibles. Treat yourself to a tasty BBQ breakfast or lunch and fresh coffee or tea with some delicious cake. Plenty of car parking and a drop off and pick up service for your purchases.
LOCATION: Wyllie Breckenridge Park, Hallidays Point CONTACT NAME: Judy Payne PHONE: 0422 307 120
Salvation Army Toy Run
Sunday, 6 December 2009
11:00 AM
The bikes will be leaving Wingham Plaza at 11am to travel to Taree, Lansdowne and ending up at Harrington Skate Park. Come along at around 12 or 12.30pm with your donations and join in the fun at Harrington. Food & Drink available (all proceeds to the Salvos).
LOCATION: Departs Wingham Plaza CONTACT NAME: Alan Walters PHONE: 0412 355 196
Sinfonia Concert
Sunday, 6 December 2009
2:00 PM
Special guests Hastings/Port Macquarie City Band, "Company of Voices" and Kantabile" ... a fantastic, varied selection of music with massed choirs, the Hastings Band, who present the second part of the program - maybe even a Christmas tune. Adults $22, Pensioner $17, Family of 4 $55, Group of 10: $15 each. Bookings at Video Ezy ph 6552 5699.
LOCATION: Manning Entertainment Centre, Manning River Drive, Taree North CONTACT NAME: Mike Collins PHONE: 6592 5466
The Annual Wingham Street Christmas Carnival is a chance for local families to celebrate the start of the festive season whilst supporting charities in our community... Food stalls, Chocolate wheels to win your Christmas ham, lucky shopper competition draws, chocolate wheels and raffles, amusement rides for the kids, Santa, showbags, displays, Pipe Band - and much more...
LOCATION: Wingham Central Park & CBD CONTACT NAME: Gillian Stone PHONE: 6557 4723 EMAIL: admin@winghamchamber.com.au
Storytime @ Your Library
Friday, 11 December 2009
10:30 AM
Pre-School Storytime 10.30am to 11.15am
Join us for each week for stories, songs and craft
LOCATION: Hallidays Point Library CONTACT NAME: Hallidays Point Library PHONE: 6559 3066
'Songbirds'
Friday, 11 December 2009
8:00 PM
With Beccy Cole, Gina Jeffries & Sarah Storer all appearing in the one huge production. Some solo work by all three stars with duet and trio work. Adults $59.90, Pensioner $55.90, Child under 13 $24.90, Group of 10: $55.90 each. Tickets from Video Ezy Taree 6552 5699.
LOCATION: Manning Entertainment Centre, Manning River Drive Taree North CONTACT NAME: Mike Collins PHONE: 6592 5466
Old Bar Lions Carols in the Park
Saturday, 12 December 2009
The evening will start with a sausage sizzle at 5.30pm, with the carols commencing at 6.30pm.
Bring along a chair or a rug.
Entertainment by Andrea Rowsell School of Dance, Manning Valley Coral Society and students from Old Bar School.
Rod Hinton will be MC on the night.
Glow candles, arm bracelets, and Santa hats will be on sale, and there will be a visit from the 'big man in red'.
LOCATION: Old Bar Sporting Fields (turn in at the Tennis Courts) CONTACT NAME: Robyn PHONE: 6553 7146
Wingham Community Markets
Saturday, 12 December 2009
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Stalls from $12. Open Market - Everything from Local Produce to Exotic Clothing and Jewellery.
LOCATION: Wingham Brush School grounds, Wynter St Wingham CONTACT NAME: Dawn 6553 4626 or Phyllis 6553 4596
Taree City Farmers Market
Saturday, 12 December 2009
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
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: Taree PCYC Commerce St Taree CONTACT NAME: Justin Hayes PHONE: 6551 0292 EMAIL: taree@pcycnsw.com.au
Tickets from Video Ezy Taree Phone 6552 5699 Adults $15.00 Students & Concession $12.00 Children $10.00
LOCATION: Manning Entertainment Centre, Manning River Drive Taree North CONTACT NAME: Mike Collins PHONE: 6592 5466
Burrell Creek Markets
Sunday, 13 December 2009
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Variety of Market Stalls - Bric-a-brac, books, craft, plants, Fruit/veges. Christmas Goodies
LOCATION: Burrell Creek Hall, Bucketts Way, Burrell Creek CONTACT NAME: Paul Buckingham PHONE: 6550 6243
Hallidays Point Lions Day in the Park
Sunday, 13 December 2009
12:00 NOON - 4:30 PM
The Christmas Edition. Entertainment, Probus Choir, Wingham Pipes & Drums. Train Rides, Pony rides, Market Stalls, Food & Refreshments. Santa Claus will arrive on the Fire Truck at 3pm.
LOCATION: Wyllie Breckenridge Park Black Head CONTACT NAME: Peter Stuart PHONE: 6559 3597
Storytime @ Your Library
Monday, 14 December 2009
11:00 AM
Pre-School Storytime 11am to 11.45am
Join us for each week for stories, songs and craft
Join us for each week for stories, songs and craft
LOCATION: Hallidays Point Library CONTACT NAME: Hallidays Point Library PHONE: 6559 3066
Krystle Malloys Studio One Performance
Friday, 18 December 2009
6:30 PM
Tickets from Video Ezy Phone 6552 5699 Adults $17.00 Students & Concession $14.00
LOCATION: Manning Entertainment Centre, Manning River Drive Taree North
The Hub Community Markets
Saturday, 19 December 2009
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 Showgrounds, off Muldoon Street, Taree CONTACT NAME: Grey Hardy - Manning River Lions Club PHONE: 0429 192 149 EMAIL: thehub@tsn.cc
Zebyah live at Club Old Bar
Saturday, 19 December 2009
7:30 PM
ZEBYAH cover all genres including Reggae, Power Pop, Aussie Rock Legends, Overseas Chart Stoppers and Do It Like The Real Deal... Don't gon any further. Cost: $5 members, $10 non members
LOCATION: Club Old Bar, 1 Belford Street Old Bar CONTACT NAME: Club Old Bar PHONE: 6553 7224 WEB: www.cluboldbar.com.au
Hallidays Point Carols in the Park
Saturday, 19 December 2009
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Details: Hallidays Point Community Church and visiting Musicians lead the singing of Carols backed by the Greater Taree City Band. Compered by 2RE Max FM announcer Anthony Zanos. Bring chairs, rugs and torches and join in festivity. Bar B Que will be operating.
LOCATION: Blackhead CONTACT NAME: Alan Tickle PHONE: 6559 2148 EMAIL: marjon7@bigpond.net.au
Harrington Lions Carols by Candlelight
Sunday, 20 December 2009
Food & refreshments from around 5pm. Carols from 7pm. Santa will be calling in.
LOCATION: Breakwall end of Oxley Reserve, Harrington CONTACT NAME: Bill Burges PHONE: 6556 1708
Carols on the lawn at Wingham
Sunday, 20 December 2009
Sausage Sizzle at 6pm. Carols at 7pm. This is an alcohol free family event. All welcome.
LOCATION: Baptist Church grounds, Murray Rd Wingham PHONE: 6557 0899
Various country crafts, preserves, produce, plants, bric a brac, chocolates, lavender, cakes, woodwork, handmade soap, gingerbread and silk painting. Delicious morning teas. New stallholders always welcome.
LOCATION: School of Arts, Bucketts Way, Krambach CONTACT NAME: Kerry PHONE: 6559 1779
Taree Carols In the Park
Sunday, 20 December 2009
6:30 PM
This years Carols in the Park will be hosted by David Freeman and Adam Stevenson. Special guests include our own Australian Idol entrant James Johnston, youth band 'Original Liberty', Youth Pastor Andrew Jones, One Accord, Manning Valley Christian Choir, soloist Ruth Crossman and the Taree gymaroo's. BBQ, drinks, ice creams, popcorn, tea and coffe, SafeFlame candles and glo sticks will all be available in the park. All welcome!
LOCATION: Fotheringham Park, Victoria Street, Taree CONTACT NAME: Vanessa Ryan PHONE: 026552 6422 or 65500188
Australian Comedy Superstar "Austen Tayshus"
Sunday, 20 December 2009
7:00 PM
Just as there are numerous styles of cuisine, there are numerous styles of comedy and Austen's is particularly perceptive and dry. Now this isn't everyone's cup of tea but if you like your comedy dry, relevant and intelligent then Austen's your man. Cost: $15 members, $20 non members
LOCATION: Club Old Bar, 1 Belford Street Old Bar CONTACT NAME: Club Old Bar PHONE: 6553 7224 WEB: www.cluboldbar.com.au
Nabiac Farmers Markets
Saturday, 26 December 2009
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Fresh local produce, local craft and value added gourmet goodies.
LOCATION: Nabiac Showground, Showground Lane Nabiac CONTACT NAME: Helen PHONE: 6554 1906
Old Bar Markets
Sunday, 27 December 2009
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Variety of Market Stalls
LOCATION: Next to Old Bar Tennis Courts, Old Bar CONTACT NAME: Lindsay Wilkes or Joan Lowe PHONE: 6553 3144 or 6552 3554
Taree Old Bar Surfclub "Food, Wine & Views"
Sunday, 27 December 2009
6:00 PM
Yummy fresh smorgasbord dinner for all the family.
Adults $15, children under 5 yrs $2
This is an annual fundraiser for the Taree Old Bar Surf Club
LOCATION: Taree Old Bar Surf Club, Old Bar Road, Old Bar CONTACT NAME: Bevan PHONE: 6553 7718
MG14 Australian Titles - Sailing
Monday, 28 December 2009
to Saturday, 2 January 2010
Hosted by Taree Aquatic Club Sailing Committee
Further details to come
LOCATION: Manning River Taree CONTACT NAME: Ross Green PHONE: 6553 3243 (ah), 6552 1218 (bh) WEB: www.sailos.info
Taree Old Bar Surfclub "Food, Wine & Views"
Wednesday, 30 December 2009
6:00 PM
Yummy fresh smorgasbord dinner for all the family.
Adults $15, children under 5 yrs $2
This is an annual fundraiser for the Taree Old Bar Surf Club
LOCATION: Taree Old Bar Surf Club, Old Bar Road, Old Bar CONTACT NAME: Bevan PHONE: 6553 7718
New Years Eve Fireworks
Thursday, 31 December 2009
6:00 PM
Bring a picnic rug along to Queen Elizabeth Park and enjoy the family fun of these new year’s eve celebrations. The live entertainment includes local bands and performers for all to enjoy and, of course, don’t forget the fireworks at 9.00pm! Food stalls and rides are also available. Bring the whole family along for a night of fun.
LOCATION: Queen Elizabeth Park, Taree PHONE: 6551 2390
New Years Eve Celebration - "Circus Mule"
Thursday, 31 December 2009
7:00 PM
No better way to welcome in the New Year than grooving to the sounds of "Circus Mule" No charge
LOCATION: Club Old Bar, 1 Belford Street Old Bar CONTACT NAME: Club Old Bar PHONE: 6553 7224 WEB: www.cluboldbar.com.au
The Frank Saxby Bequest Acquisition Prize