Community Notice
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Easter Saturday, March 30 from 10am to 3pm at Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard Live music featuring Port’s own blues legend Reggie D & the Bloozers plus other support acts including blues harp player Kiam Adcock and others. Bargains at our Trash & Treasure Sale. Food for sale on the day. Drinks for purchase. Entry by donation – $5 per adult. Games for kids. Strictly no BYO. Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard 235 Oxley Highway, PMQ
Port Macquarie & Districts Family History Society Inc. is conducting a 2024 Beginners’ Course starting 27th March. The 4-week course will cover: A Beginning Research. A Record Keeping. Newspapers & Cemeteries. Web Sites & Group Resources. Members $10 per session or $30 for the full course payable in advance. Non-Members $15 per session or $50 for the full course payable in advance. Numbers are limited, booking is essential. BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES contact Secretary on 0475 132 804
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.
The Gnostic Centre (Meditation School) would like to invite you to their free public lectures at the Port Macquarie Historic Courthouse 35 Hay street 7pm – 8.30 pm every Tuesday to 26th March subjects include Ancient Wisdom, meditation, The Four Pillars of wisdom and the road to true spirituality.
Port Macquarie Rotary Club’s Giant Book Sale When: 5th April – 9:30am to 6:00pm, 6th-9:30am to 6:00pm, 7th – 9:30am to 3:00pm at Port Macquarie Panthers Auditorium 1 Bay Street Port Macquarie. Most books are priced at $3. Childrens books 50 cents. Admission will be by a Gold Coin donation which will go to helping the homeless in our community. Enquiries: Bob Cleland 0438 761 978
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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.
Wauchope Garden Club general meeting on the third Saturday of each month in the Uniting Hall in Wauchope across from downtown IGA. 9-30 for 10am start. All welcome ladies and gentlemen, trading tables, raffles, speakers on Garden Topics of interest!!!! Ros King (President) 0427625788 any inquiries
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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