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What's On

diary-web'What's On' August 2010 on the Mid North Coast

 

August  3-4

Volkswagen Spectacular

Valla Beach Resort

Cost Adults $15, Children free, Family $22 or

day visitors gold coin donation. One of the

largest exhibition of Volkswagen vehicles in

this three day show and shine event. Convoy

from Valla Beach Resort to Nambucca. Hill

climb at Raleigh International Raceway. All day

swap meet and markets with jumping castle

and other activities for the kids.

Contact Nambucca VW Club, Donna Pell on

0427 695 203 or (02) 6569 5203

 

12-13 August

Coffs Harbour Doll & Bear Show

Norm Jordan Pavillion - Coffs Harbour

Showground 9.30am to 3.30pm

Competition dolls judged and displayed. Dolls

and bears also for sale including items such as

dolls clothes, beads, miniatures, novelties and

pre-loved dolls and bears.

Contact Beth Donald on (02) 6656 2438

 

20-22 August

21st Bellingen Jazz and Blues Festival

The Bellingen Jazz and Blues Festival, which

began in 1990, provides three days of live music

designed to present a cross-section of jazz and

blues styles performed by the best musicians

available. The aim is to provide a program

containing “something for everyone”. Staged

in Bellingen, with its pristine river and historic

streetscape, the Festival presents around 35

performances in various centrally-located venues

over three days. The venues include the Federal

Hotel, the Memorial Hall, Council Grounds and

the Bellingen Community Markets The spread

and diversity of these locations creates variety

and ensures a vibrant, community atmosphere.

The town buzzes with activity. There is jazz in

the pub and in the park beside the council

chambers, intimate jams in small venues, and

late night grooves in clubs. The hallmark event

is on Sunday with ‘Jazz by the Riverside’ which

brings thousands of people together to enjoy

wonderful music and picnic on the banks of the

Bellinger River. Local eateries and organised food

stalls provide a wide range of cuisine, adding

an extra dimension to the day and encouraging

people to stay in town for longer to enjoy the

music.

 

There’s an endless variety of things to do

and places to see in the Great Lakes and at

this time of Year the weather is perfect for

exploring. Enjoy magnificent views from an

abundance of lookouts located in the region,

take walks through pristine rainforests,

National Parks and stretches of long sandy

beaches. Take a wander through local

galleries displaying a range of talent, visit

local museums and discover the wealth of

history the Great Lakes have to offer.

 

Fri 30 July - Mon 2 August

2010 FORSTER SENIORS TOURNAMENT

Sponsored by Harvey Norman this popular

tournament includes a dinner dance with

entertainment at Forster Bowling Club

on Saturday 31st July.

 

Sat 21 & Sun 22 August

MYALL STAGES RALLY

Part of the NSW Rally Championships this

Pace-noted rally covers a distance of 257km

around the forests of Bulahdelah.

 

Sat 21 August

INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY

Visit a lighthouse in the area, learn about

the history and the people who built and

manned them and their contribution to

maritime history.

 

Sat 21 August

MYALL COMMUNITY ART & CRAFT

OPEN DAY

Open day will be held from 10am – 4pm with

craft demonstrations throughout the day

including; art, pottery, quilting, leatherwork,

leadlighting and woodturning.

 

Sun 22 - Thurs 26 August

NSW TRAINEE PRO CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF

Hawks Nest Golf Club is the home of this

72 hole PGA Tournament. With a prize pool

of over $35,000 this is an opportunity to

experience the future of Australian Golf

 

Visit one of the Great Markets

in the area this month !

 

Bulahdelah Markets - 7 Aug

Forster Town Park - 8 Aug

Forster Farmers Market - 21 Aug

Tea Gardens Market - 21 Aug

Tuncurry Market - 28 Aug

Nabiac Farmers Market - 28 Aug

Pacific Palms Market - 29 Aug

For more details on these or other Great

Lakes Events, visit www.greatlakes.org.au

or freecall 1800 802 692

 

Sunday 1 August to Sunday 26

September

58th Blake Prize

 

The Blake Prize for Religious Art is

one of the more prestigious art prizes

in Australia. For 58 years it has been

awarding a prize for works of art

that explore the subject of religious

awareness and spirituality. Unlike

other art prizes that are awarded

for distinct subject areas such as

landscape or portraiture, the Blake has

always invited a much more open,

personal and idiosyncratic response.

This exhibition is at Port Macquarie

Regional Gallery, The Glasshouse, Cnr

Clarence & Hay Streets Port Macquarie

 

Friday 6 to Sunday 8 August

Mid North Coast Caravan,

Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show

The Mid North Coast’s annual

popular outdoor event, is coming

to Wauchope. There will be over

200 exhibitors on site to show and

demonstrate the latest products and

innovations. So if you can pack it, tow

it, drive it - get along to the Wauchope

Showground to see it.

 

Sunday 8 August

3 Rivers Mini Marathon 2010

The 3 Rivers Mini Marathon is a 25.8km

river marathon, open to any no motorized

watercraft. Competitors

meet at Telegraph Point, launch in the

Wilson River and paddle through the

Maria River and finally join the Hastings

River which brings them to the finish

line at the Port Macquarie Rowing Club

to enjoy the sounds of a Jazz Band that

will be performing.

 

Sunday 1 to Saturday 28 August

Country Energy Australian

Surf Festival

The Australian Surf Titles have been

held since 1964, the longest running

surf event in Australia. The Country

Energy Australian Surf Festival

 

combines the Australian Longboard

Titles, the Australian Surfmasters

Titles and the Australian Stand Up

Paddle Titles expanding into a unique

celebration of the Australian surf

lifestyle. Don’t miss this great event

and the best surfers across the nation,

as they converge upon the wave-rich

Port Macquarie region to contest with

barrels, wipeouts and hang tens which

are sure to impress.

 

Tuesday 24 - 25 August

La Traviata

La Traviata epitomises what the world

loves about Italian opera: it is an

enthralling story, full of fascinating

characters who sing devastatingly

romantic music. This new production,

directed by Rachel McDonald,

promises to bring Verdi’s unforgettable

music to the stage with an elegant and

searching new look at opera’s favourite

working girl. Contact Glasshouse Box

Office by phone on 02 6581 8888 for

further information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adults, $10, Concession $8 & Students $5, Family $25 (2 adults & up to 4 kids).