Community Notice
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University of the Third Age (U3A) Did you know that U3A Port Macquarie will be open for new enrolments on and from Monday 22 April 2024? You can enjoy activities and social events, including classroom-based learning. Classroom topics include astronomy, art and craft, photography, bridge, chess, philosophy, Australian history, art history, computers, languages, current affairs, music and yoga – to name just a few. Visit our website to see the program of courses available. If you are over 50 and retired, or semi-retired, then that is the only qualification you need. We would love to have you join us! You can contact us via our website: www.pmhu3a.org.au Or phone: 6584 4192
Soroptimist International Fundraising for 2024 is Kicking off with a Fashion Parade on the 27th of April at Tenison Woods Centre, Lochinvar place Port Mac at 10am. $5 admission with morning tea provided.
2024 Mother’s Day Classic – Port Macquarie Walk or run for breast cancer and ovarian cancer research on Mother’s Day. Participate with your family, friends or workmates and help raise awareness of and funds for life saving research. Anyone and everyone are invited to attend, all age groups and abilities. There’ll be a DJ, breakfast bbq, face painting and colouring for the kids, local cancer survivor speakers, and a fun event warm up. Details Mother’s Day Classic – Port Macquarie Sunday 12 May 2024 5km Run and 5km Walk Westport Park 7.15am-11.00am Register at www.mothersdayclassic.com.au
Wauchope Regional Arts Project Fundraising Event Funds raised will support WRAP’s ongoing program and allow more local artists with disability to access quality coaching and creative arts development opportunities. SESSION TIME: Saturday 4 May, 2024 from 7.30pm (doors/cafe open 7pm) Musical Director: Ian Castle Wauchope Community Arts Hall Oxley Lane, (opp Bain Park) Tickets $20 (limited tix available at the door; for companion tickets please contact WRAP) For more information go to www.wauchopearts.org.au/whats-on or the WRAP – Inclusive Arts Facebook page.
Port Macquarie Lions Announce Start to Duck Racing Season On Sunday 28th April, kicking off their annual Charity Duck Races to be held on the last Sunday of school holidays, Ticket sales and a BBQ around 11.30am, with the first race around 12.30pm followed by the Business Houses Duck Race at 1.00pm. Tickets $5 each, or 3 for $10, from Settlement City on Saturday 27th, or on Race Day. First prize $600 or the second Race, for Business Houses at $25 each. First prize is five nights for two people at Opal Cove Coffs Harbour Resort. Purchase by contacting John on 0420 435 457.
Mothers Day Orchid Show, Sunday 12th May,Wauchope RSL Club Open from 10am till 3pm, Gold Coin Donation Entry Orchid & Plant Sales, Special Posies for Mum and aLarge selection of Orchids on display.
Markets / Carboot Sale at the Telegraph Point Sports and Recreation Club 182 Mooney St are on this Sunday 21st April, 8am to 12pm. We have handmade items, goats milk soap, beauty products, cakes, muffins and biscuits, honey, F&V, secondhand goods, books, cards, knick knacks of all kinds, plants and fudge. Come and enjoy a sausage sizzle, and a cold drink. We would love to see you. Stall holders, $5 a car space with a 7am set-up. Enquiries 0412952929
Soroptimist International have a Mother’s Day stall in Port Central near Flight Centre Thursday 2nd May. Come along and find something that you can afford for your mum.
Laurieton Voices Concert will be held on Friday 19th April at 2 p.m. Venue is Laurieton School of Arts with afternoon tea provided by our members. Cost is $5. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of pleasurable entertainment.
HERITAGE DAY ON CHURCH HILL
4th May 9.00AM – 2.00PM at 50 Hay St Port Macquarie. BI-CENTENARY Heritage Day is a family event with an opportunity to connect with the 200-year history of the 1824-28 convict-built St. Thomas’ Anglican Church and other older heritage buildings on Church Hill. Interesting history throughout the church and tower. Activities for the children. Tours and Stalls
The Panthers Port Macquarie Ballroom Dancing Group Inc.will be holding their next Dance at the Port Macquarie Seniors Facility on Saturday night 20th April from 7.30 pm. Dancing will be to John’s music and all are welcome including visitors. Admission is $10 payable at the door. Please contact John on 0414 821 597 or email principal@portballroom.org.au for further information.
Kew Country Club proudly presents Camden Haven Country Music Fundraiser April 21st 11am to 4pm. Spotlight on Hazel Sketchley. Walk-ups welcome. Backed by the Fair Dinkum Country Band. A great afternoon of live country music. Gold Coin Entry. For more information call Mal 0459 991 247
The Mid Coast Careers Market is back in 2024! Mid Coast Connect is pleased to announce that the Mid Coast Careers Market will be held on 21st May at the Port Macquarie Race Club. The official opening is at 8.30am and the event will conclude at 2pm. The event is open to the public at no charge, and everyone is welcome to attend. Please do not hesitate to contact Mid Coast Connect on 65 835910 for further information.
Volunteer run organisations join together in a showcase Saturday August 10th at the Wauchope Showground. Letting our community know about our organisation and how we raise funds to help our community. If you are a volunteer group who would like be interested in participating please contact Wauchope Rotary at wauchoperotary@outlook.com.
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Square Dancing with Port Squares continuing Tuesdays 7.30 – 9pm at the Senior Citizens Hall, 43 Munster Street, Port Macquarie. Cost Senior Members $2. Needs are good hearing, listening Skills, and the ability to dance as a team of 8 dancers. Wear flat shoes. ph Louise 0458 546 880
We have our Wauchope Garden Club Meeting every third Saturday of the month in the CWA room Wauchope. We always have a guest speaker each month, trading table, swap table, raffles and general information available from our in-house horticulturist Deb 9-30 am for 10am start All welcome to attend Ros King (President) 0427625788
Soroptimist International has over 90,000 women worldwide, they are the global voice for women since 1921. Meetings held in Port Macquarie Library on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am. For further information contact Audrey 0410 532 377
Wauchope Euchre Club invite you to Mixed Euchre every Wednesday night at the Wauchope Country Club, 6.45pm. Cost $2 to join in. There are great prizes and Good fun!! All Welcome For further information call Helen 0447 876 082
View Port Macquarie Day Club. Come along and join our friendly morning group. We meet 10am on the 3rd Monday of every month at Panthers Port Macquarie upstairs. We support the Smith Family Educating Under Privileged Children in Schools. We pay $5 towards the Learning for Life Programme. Lunch after in Panther’s downstairs for those who wish to join us. Ring Anne 0417995212
Share the Love Project is a grassroots movement aimed at helping those less fortunate in our community. Their aim is work directly with people experiencing homelessness or financial hardship and to provide support and much needed life essentials. Every Wednesday, from 10am to 2pm, All welcome. For more info contact Felicity on 0424 589 345
Wauchope/Port Macquarie Riding for the Disabled is recommencing at the Wauchope Showground. They operate every Tuesday during school term. Volunteers are needed. Anyone wishing to volunteer, please contact Cathy on 0417468518
The Sunrise Rotary Club of Port Macquarie runs a community market on the first Sunday of each month at the Charles Sturt University Campus Port Macquarie. Money raised from the market is given back to the community by the Rotary Club. This vibrant market has high quality stalls, featuring handmade and artisan items in a relaxed setting, with the addition of food, coffee, wine, Kombucha and music to add to the vibe. The market runs from 8.30am to 1pm. Plenty of free parking. Please contact Vicki Finch on 0417 495 747 for further details or stallholder enquiries.
Country Women’s Association CWA CRAFT every Monday morning 9am to 1pm CWA Hall, High Street Wauchope.
Queen’s lake sailing club is operating every Saturday from 10.oo am for juniors and beginners and racing from 1.00- 1.30 pm weather and entries pending. Lunch time sausage sizzle available, club boat hire also and boat storage. Come along and join in . All enquiries to Rex on 0428652681.
Country Women’s Association Monthly Meetings on the 3rd Friday of the month at the CWA Hall in High Street Wauchope. Time 9:30am. For further info call President Doreen Burns 0400 237 729
Seniors Rights Service is the NSW based organisation part of the Older Person Advocacy Network. Seniors Rights general enquiries call 1800 424 079. OPAN call 1800 700 600 Both organisations have very informative websites with resources and brochures. seniorsrightsservice.org.au
Sailability Port Macquarie provides the opportunity for people of all ages with special needs to go sailing, this all-volunteer organisation has been operating since 2012. Every Wednesday we provide the opportunity to 70 sailors. Operating from McInherney Park boat shed between 7:30am and 2pm. We urgently need volunteers to assist us in this rewarding community service. There is a large variety of roles and knowledge of sailing is not required however sailors are very welcome. Find out more call Moira on 0411 152 598
Kendall Markets First Sunday of every month. The markets are held at Kendall Showground, Batar Creek Road, Kendall, from 8.00am to 12 noon and have over 35 stalls including great coffee, fruit and veg, honey, craft, woodwork, toys, plants, clothing, giftware and many others. Whilst at the showground you can visit the Kendall Men’s Shed, with their displays and items for sale. Please contact Louise Hudson on 0265 594163 for stall enquiries.
Have you always had a fascination for the night sky but wanted to know more? The Mid North Coast Astronomy Group hold FREE monthly telescope viewings for all ages. We meet the first Saturday of every month at Rocks Ferry Reserve Wauchope with loan telescopes and free tuition available. It’s out of this world! Phone Dave Reneke on 0400 636 363 for more information.
Riding for the Disabled Kendall Centre currently has some vacancies for Riders on Tuesday and Wednesday .We have 3 lessons per day, starting at 9.15am, 10.30am and 11.30am on both days. If anyone is interested, could you please ring 0450 798 874. We are still seeking volunteers who would be willing to assist both with horse and riders on our lesson days.
A golfing group for people living with Parkinson’s plays at Kew Country Club at 10 am every Friday. New players welcome. Call Tony on 0437 818 675 for more information.
Garden Village op shop. The op shop is now open from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Wednesday, Thursday and the 2nd Saturday of the month.
Sam’s Natty Knitters and Crocheters, knitting for the homeless every Monday 2pm to 4pm at the Port Macquarie Golf Club. They have plenty of wool donated by the Hastings community just bring some needles or crochet hooks. All are welcome.
The Port Macquarie Oxley Bridge Club meets at the bridge club rooms on Hamilton Green on Hastings River Drive on Wednesdays every week (seated by 12.15pm). All experienced players are welcome, including travelling bridge players and players new to town. Partners can be arranged. Please contact President Bob on 6584 6516
The Mid North Coast Fire Museum is open on selected days at 12 Stevens Street, Port Macquarie. The museum displays a collection of objects and is dedicated to showcasing past and present firefighting practices. Open Wednesday 11am to 3pm, and most Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Call 0477 225 705 to confirm opening hours.
Wauchope Garden Club meetings are held every 3rd Saturday of the month. They will be at the CWA Hall in Wauchope 9.30 for 10am start. Inquiries to Ros King (President) 0427625788. All welcome!
The Wauchope Anglican Op Shop in Oxley Lane Wauchope is open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. Come and grab a bargain today!
Are you someone who loves writing and would like to share thoughts and knowledge with others? ON THE PAGE is a small group of local writers who meet informally for coffee, on the first Saturday of each month at Panthers Port Macquarie, to talk about writing. The meetings start at 9.00am, concluding at 10.30am. And there’s no membership fee. New members are always welcomed. If you would like to be part of ON THE PAGE phone Don on 6583 2627.
Heart Health Port Macquarie walk meet at Town Beach car park on Thursdays from 8:30 am during Summer. Stay for a cuppa and chat at Port City Bowling club after the walk. Enquiries to Jim 0412 544 820
Justice of the Peace service is at Panthers Club. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30 to 11.30.
Laurieton Library Wednesdays 1pm to 3pm
Port Courthouse Fridays 9.30 to 11.30
Port Library Saturdays 10am to 12 noon. Outside these hours contact Barry Hacker JP on 0412 655 904
Goats is a mixed social 9 hole golf group playing on a Tuesday at 10.30 for a 11 am start on Emeralds Down Golf course. “ GOATS are golfers on a Tuesday. We would dearly love some new members. Everyone is welcome. For more information phone Dave Carter on 0457 735 023
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