Community Notice
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The next dinner meeting for Lighthouse Evening VIEW Club will be held at Port Macquarie Golf Club on Wednesday 14 August at 6.00pm for 6.30pm Cost $31.00. “Antiques Roadshow” is the theme, bring a treasure for “Show and Tell”. Bookings to Lynn 0428 848 148 prior to 5.00pm Sunday 11 August. Guests warmly welcomed.
The Next Step” is a 6-week course conducted by the Port Macquarie & Districts Family History Society to assist you to develop your research skills further. Topics include DNA, Convicts, Immigration, Wills and Newspapers, free online sites, English and Australian research. Where: Port Macquarie Library. Time: 10am -noon. Date: Starting Wednesday 31st July 2004 Cost is $15 per session or $70 for full course for non-members and must be paid in advance. You can choose sessions that suit your interests or enroll for the entire course. Interested? Contact 0475 132 804 secretary@pmdfhs.org.au
The July Wauchope Farmers Market is this Saturday the 27th of July as usual at the Wauchope Showground from 8 till noon. Fresh farm produce, plants, food and music. There are also craft stalls with plenty of unique, handcrafted goods. The Wauchope Farmers Market is the place where the city meets the bush. For any inquiries call Fred on 0408 270320 or visit the Wauchope Farmers Market Facebook page.
Hastings Cancer Trust Raffle, raising funds to support local cancer patients. Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10 Drawn half time of First Grade game. Pirates Port Macquarie Rugby Club vs Snappers Coffs Harbour. 27th July Stuart Park Port Macquarie Great prizes include
- Muhammad Ali FDC signed and framed photo collage with authentication.
- Angove Stones inflatable paddle board
- Pressure cleaner refurbished and donated by Karcher
The Panthers Port Macquarie Ballroom Dancing Group Inc. will be holding a Christmas in July Dance at Wauchope RSL Club on Saturday night 27th July from 7.15 pm. Dancing will be to the live music sounds of Barry Noble and all are welcome including visitors. Admission is $20 which includes tea and coffee. Please contact John on 0414 821 597 or email principal@portballroom.org.au for further information.
Sunday, July 28th from 12:15-2:30pm – Open Mic at the Vines, Free admission for all to our monthly Open Mic at the Vines at Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard at 235 Oxley Highway, PMQ, bring a picnic, your pooch and some friends while sitting back and relaxing and listening to the range of artists perform on our Chook Shed Stage.
Natures Tapestry Photographic Exhibition Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery 5 Kinchela St, Gladstone NSW to Sunday 25th August. Visitors welcome 10:30am to 4pm
Saturday, August 17 from 11:30am – 2:30pm – Songs from the Porch of Life Songwriters in the Round – Saturday 17 August – 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard. “Songwriters in The Round” – an afternoon of unrehearsed, unscripted, and raw performances. It’s not a typical band setup; it’s multiple shows happening simultaneously on stage. We’re thrilled to feature the local duo “My Sister and I” as our opening act, adding even more local flavour to the event. Tickets $15.00 Ph 02 6584 3792
Volunteer organisations will 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 Lost Plot Spring Fair is on 21st September 9am to 2pm. Free entry, Central Road Port Macquarie. There will be plant sales, food and market stalls, entertainment, workshops, kids’ activities! Visit www.thelostplot.org.au for more information.
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“Dance With Style at the new Port Macquarie PCYC. Join us on Saturday mornings at 9:30am for 90 minutes of dancing in styles ranging from pop to Latin. Get energised, get social and have fun in a relaxed environment with experienced instruction. The cost of $10 covers room hire, membership of the PCYC is required @ $30/year. Contact Warren 041 228 0869
$5 Coffee Charity Fund is Introducing and incredible easy and unique way of assisting those in our community who are less fortunate and struggling during these difficult times. All it takes is for coffee or tea drinkers to commit to foregoing just one of their normal coffees or teas weekly and donate the $5 or a one-off donation to the $5 Coffee Charity Fund. Meeting times Wednesday and Fridays 10.30am. Bring along your partners for coffee and a chat at the Little Red Van Corner of Ocean Drive and Bayside Circuit Laurieton. For more information, please contact Graham Lee 0413 480 999
The Greater Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community Alliance and Soul Sounds Music Therapy has launched a singing group for those living with Dementia and Parkinson’s and their carers. Memories in Melodies. To register call 0493 758 540
Lighthouse Evening VIEW Club – Monthly Dinner Please join us for dinner whilst supporting The Smith Family. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Port Macquarie Golf Club at 6.00pm for 6.30pm. We enjoy dinner together, offer friendship and social activities with an interesting speaker each month or a theme to create some fun. Call Cheryl on 0412 457 309 if you would like to join us. Cost $31.
Port Macquarie South Combined Probus Club welcomes new members both men and women. Meeting at Westport Club Buller Street Port Macquarie on the second Tuesday of the month 9.15am for a 9.45am start. Cost $5 includes morning tea.
“Ukulele Therapy presents MADukes who meet every Friday morning at Club Lake Cathie from 10.00-12.00. This is a fun-loving group involving singing and playing an ukulele. All levels of experience are welcomed. Make some new friends or you can come and just listen to the music and be part of an audience. For enquiries just contact Khristina 0425 278 549 ”
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. Call Louise 0458 546 880
The Wauchope Garden Club Meeting every third Saturday of the month in the CWA room Wauchope. They always have a guest speaker each month, trading table, swap table, raffles and general information available from the in-house horticulturist Deb 9-30 am for 10am start All welcome to attend Ros King (President) 0427625788
View Port Macquarie Day Club. Go along and join the friendly morning group. They meet 10am on the 3rd Monday of every month at Panthers Port Macquarie upstairs. They support the Smith Family Educating Under Privileged Children in Schools. Lunch afterwards in Panther’s downstairs for those who wish to join. Call 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.
Country Women’s Association Monthly Meetings on the 2nd 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. Visit the website seniorsrightsservice.org.au
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.
The Garden Village op shop is now open from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Wednesdays and Thursdays and the 2nd Saturday of the month.
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 are welcome!
The Wauchope Anglican Op Shop in Oxley Lane Wauchope is open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. 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.
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
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