WAIKERIE & DISTRICT - EVENTS and ACTIVITIES From MARCH 2012 DISCLAIMER: All events/details believed to be correct at time of publication event organisers welcome to supply information Please check details with relevant event organisers. Open Mon Fri 10.30-2.30p Sat 10.00-1.00p Daily 10am 4pm Daily 10am 5pm Rainmoth Gallery Illalangi Gourmet Foods & Wines Havenhand Chocolate Factory & Cafe The Rainmoth Gallery provides an excellent display of handcrafted gifts for sale by local & South Australian artists. Changing exhibitions demonstrate the high quality of local art ranging from stunning paintings to exquisite glassware. March, April, May Feathers of Town & Bush an exhibition of Bird Photographs of the area by Peter Jacobs. Rainmoth Gallery is fully staffed by Volunteers only so if closed please accept our apologies & try again another day. Located on Lower Peake Terrace No Phone connected. Email: kmorley@riverland.net.au 12915 Sturt Highway - Growers and producers of fine wines, olive oils & gourmet foods. Taste and view the expanding range of Illalangi and local artisan food products, exquisite gift hampers, baskets and platters or pamper your skin with our range of hand-made extra virgin olive oil soaps. Free sampling of all food products daily ~10am to 4pm Group bookings & tasting platters available by appointment 12915 Sturt Highway, SA 5330 Mobile: 0427 419 037 Email: keryn@illalangi.com.au www.illalangi.com.au Lower end of Peake Tce in the heart of the CBD See Top Gold Award Winning Hand-crafted exquisite Chocolates, Fruit Chocolates & truffles being crafted featuring the Riverland s premium Fruit produce Vast array of Local Produce & Gifts for sale Enjoy coffee, light brunch/lunch or true Chocolate Experience sitting on the deck overlooking the majestic River Murray Open 7 days from 10am 5pm Enquiries: Phone: 08 8541 2134 Email: info@havenhandchocolates.com.au Daily 9am 5pm Banrock Station Great Wine, Great Food, Great Walks. beautifully restored wetland on walking trails 2.5, 4 or 8km Wine Tasting & Cellar Door Sales. Enjoy Regional cuisine on the deck overlooking the wetlands Lunches & Grazing Platters Daily Sundays Breakfast Specialty 9.30am 11.30am Open daily 9am-4pm Weekends & PH 9am-5pm Enquiries: Holmes Road, Kingston on Murray, SA 5331 Phone: 08 85830299 www.banrockstation.com.au
Sat, Sun & Public Holiday or by Prior Arrangement Mon - Sat Every Tuesday Night Every Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri Thurs Night Alternate Weekends 10 th & 11 th 24 th & 25th Sat 3rd Burk Salter Wines & Wetland Tour Recreation Centre Poker Night RSL Club All Welcome Bingo Gliding & Joy Flights 72 Paisley Road, Blanchetown - Cellar Door + B&B Wine Tasting 11.00am 4.30pm, Accommodation available Wetland Tours by arrangement conclude with wine tasting accompanied by a gourmet cheese platter. Enquiries: Jane & Greg Salter PO Box 11 Blanchetown SA 5357 Phone: 08 8540 5023 Email: admin@burksalterwines.com.au Bookings: www.salterstation.com.au Community Sports Centre Lawrie Terrace Wide range of fitness activities ranging from a gym workout to aerobics classes & personal training options. Squash Courts, Netball, Volleyball, Badminton & more Memberships available to suit individual requirements Open Mon Sat Morning Closed Sat afternoon Sunday Enquiries: Phone 08 8541 3477 Free at The Club, Crush Terrace, 7.30pm until late Enquiries: Phone 08 85412899 RSL Club 10 Thompson Street Open 2 5pm (6pm if numbers sufficient) Enquiries: Ph 08 8541 3988 Registrations 7pm Eyes Down 7.30pm Gliding Club Airfield Gliding & Joy Flights provided a Volunteer Instructor is available & Weather permitting. Enquiries/Bookings: PO Box 320 SA 5330 Phone: 08 8541 3982 annwoolf@riverland.net.au www.waikerieglidingclub.net.au Crush Tce, Opposite Mitre 10 Next to Club Sat 10 th Lion s Auction Riverfront 9am Start - 2 nd Sat of each month Sat 10 th Sun 11 th Getting to know Reptiles Facilitator Dr Mark Hutchinson Short on basics of observing Snakes & Lizards Field Activities, Day/Night Observation. Lizard & Photography Camping available on the Reserve completely Self Sufficient Toilets provided but no power or water 2 Day $99 morning/afternoon teas, camping included
Sun 11th Speedway Ziegler Road, off Sturt Highway Blanchetown Enterprises, Super Sedans Country Series R3, Jack Daniels Racing, Lightning Sprints, Modified Sedans, Street Stocks, Junior Sedans, Classics. Full Bar & Catering Facilities No BYO Gates Open 4pm Racing Starts 6pm Adults $18 Family $38. Enquiries: Rob Stevens Ph 0412 474 289 Fri 16 th Card Luncheon Hospital Day Care Centre - Hospital Guild Make up tables of 4 Play your favourite card game Raffle & Lucky Door Prize Lunch Cold Meats, Salads, Fruit Salad & Ice-cream. 11.00am to 3.00pm Enquiries/Bookings: c/- Community Health 8541 0546 Sat 17 th Rotary Continental Food Fair Civic Centre Lawns, Strangman Road, This event offers a wide variety of food stalls. It is an ideal family fun night out. There will be lots of entertainment including the final of the Talent Quest. This event will also incorporate, for the first time, the High School as a Continental. It is a Licensed event and there will be plenty to keep the young ones amused. Start time: 6pm 11pm Enquiries: PO Box 244 SA 5330 Phone: 08 8541 2671 Email: tedang1@bigpond.com 22 nd 26th PS Marion Short Cruises Morgan Riverfront Wharf Short 1 Hour & 5 Hour Cruises Enquiries/Bookings: Morgan Internet Centre Phone: 08 8540 2643 Sat 24th Sat 24th Morgan Go-Kart Club Riverfront Celebrations Go-Kart Road MORGAN 2 nd meeting for the year leading up to State Titles (4-6 May) Start 4pm 11.00pm Adults $2 Entry Fee Enquiries Neville Ellis Ph 8541 4334 or 0417 490 248 PO Box 66 SA 5330 Email Neville.ellis@mitologroup.com.au Family Event to celebrate opening of Riverfront Reversal, New Restrooms & Outdoor Movie (Red Dog) on the Big Screen. Easter Sat 7th 8.00am 1.00pm, Breakfast Available
Easter Sat 7th Cadell Harvest Festival Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition - Details TBC Enquiries: Phone 0428 518 994 Email giantpumpkin@cadell.org.au Lion s Easter Bazaar & Auction - Details TBC Stalls open at 9.00am Auction starts at 10.00am Enquiries: G Harvey Ph 8540 2051 Sat 14 th Lion s Auction Riverfront 9am Start - 2 nd Sat of each month Fri 4 th Sat 5 th Sun 6th Fri 4 th Sat 5 th Sun 6th SA Dirt Kart Title - Morgan Riverland Rock n Roll Festival - Go Kart Road MORGAN - Main sponsor is STRATCO Dirt Kart Racing over 3 days - 13 Different Classes 300-400 Entries from SA NT & WA anticipated to participate Racing will continue throughout the Days + Evenings Full Canteen Facilities Entry Fee $2.00 per person over 18 Years Friday 4pm to Sunday 2pm Enquiries: Neville Ellis Ph 8541 4334 or 0417 490 248 PO Box 66 SA 5330 Email Neville.ellis@mitologroup.com.au FRIDAY Dance at the High School Hall- WAIKERIE Live Band Name TBC Meals available 6pm 8pm Adults $13 Children $7 Seating available for those who do not wish to have a meal Bar Facilities available SATURDAY - 9am-2pm Dancing Music by DJ Roy 10am & 12,30pm Dance Demos 11.30am Street Parade Prizes for best 2 entrants 7pm-12.30am at Community Sports Centre Adelaide Band The Lincolns + DJ Midnight Rocker Dave Bar Facilities & Crusta Fruit Juice Available NO ESKY S please BYO Supper Entry by Ticket only Adults $20 Children under 18 $5 Lots of fun & giveaways, Dance the night away. SUNDAY 10am-2pm at Community Sports Centre 10am-2pm Local Live Band Darren & Wazza Brunch 10 am-12 Noon Tea Coffee OJ & Soft Drinks Available $10 for Bacon, Eggs, Pancakes, Steak & Salads Theme for 2012 Red & Black Enquiries/Bookings PO Box 311 SA 5330 Phone: Jenny 0418 4310377
Sat 5th Show n Shine 9.00am 2.00pm, Breakfast Available Crush Tce, Opposite Mitre 10 Next to Club Rock n Roll memorabilia available Enquiries: Yvonne 08 8541 2443 or 0417 088 999 Email: waikeriemarkets@hotmail.com.au 11.30am Street Parade 12.00 Noon Show n Shine at Civic Centre 12.45pm Voting Best Cars 1.15pm Announcement of Best Car Winners Enquiries: Ian Rogers 0409811 158 or 8541 2500 Sat 12 th Lion s Auction Riverfront 9am Start - 2 nd Sat of each month 5 th - 6 th May 12 th - 13 th May Introduction to Nature Photography Facilitator Craig Ingram is tailored to fit the needs of participants from beginners to advanced to make the most from the workshop 2 Day $99 morning/afternoon teas, camping included Introduction to Scientific Botanical Illustration Facilitator: Bronwyn Bean Will provide knowledge & practical experience to create your own scientific botanical illustrations no prior skills nec. 2 Day $99 morning/afternoon teas, camping included 19 th May 20 th May GPS & GIS Workshop Basics of your GPS details on website Facilitators Dennis Matthews & Craig Oliver 2 Day $99 morning/afternoon teas, camping included 29 June to 1st July 2011 WAIKERIE ENDURO Hi-Tec Oils Riverland 300 Details TBC Enquiries: Naomi Ph 08 85413475 or 0418809611 Email: nri59300@bigpond.net.au
Sat 9 th Lion s Auction Riverfront 9am Start - 2 nd Sat of each month Sat 7th Sat 14 th Lion s Auction Riverfront 9am Start - 2 nd Sat of each month Sat 4th Sat 11 th Lion s Auction Riverfront 9am Start - 2 nd Sat of each month 11 th August 12 th August 18 th - 19 th August Sunday 19th Camp Camp Oven Cook-Off Introduction to Nature Photography Facilitator Craig Ingram is tailored to fit the needs of participants from beginners to advanced to make the most from the workshop 2 Day $99 morning/afternoon teas, camping included Introduction to Macro Photography Facilitator: Craig Ingram Details on website 2 Day $99 morning/afternoon teas, camping included Morgan Details TBC Enquiries: Heather Ph 0419 853 534
25 th 26 th August 27 th 28 th August Introduction to Bird Banding Facilitator: Wally Klau Details on website 2 Day $99 morning/afternoon teas, camping included Introduction to Bird Banding Facilitator: Wally Klau Details on website 2 Day $99 morning/afternoon teas, camping included Sat 8th Crush Tce, Opposite Mitre 10 Next to Club Sat 8 th Lion s Auction Riverfront 9am Start - 2 nd Sat of each month 8 th 9 th Sept Painting Nature Facilitator: Wendy Jennings - Details on website 2 Day $99 morning/afternoon teas, camping included 15 th 16 th 22 nd 23rd Introduction to Birds & Birdwatching Facilitator: John Gitsham - Details on website 2 Day $99 morning/afternoon teas, camping included Diversity from Adversity Mallee Vegetation at Facilitator: Judy Morton & Others 2 Day $99 morning/afternoon teas, camping included
Sat 6 th LWE Crush Tce, Opposite Mitre 10 Next to Club Sat 13 th Lion s Auction Riverfront 9am Start - 2 nd Sat of each month Sat 3rd Crush Tce, Opposite Mitre 10 Next to Club Sat 10 th Lion s Auction Riverfront 9am Start - 2 nd Sat of each month Fri 30th 30 th Nov 1 st Dec Lion s Xmas Pageant Santa s Cave Opens Details TBC Santa arrives following the Xmas Pageant Institute enter from McCoy Street Opening Hours TBC but usually 7 days a week Open for all December Bus Bookings & Enquiries: VIC - Ph 08 8541 2332 Email: lucy@waikerievic.com.au The Bats of Reserve Facilitator: Dennis Matthews & Terry Reardon 2 Day $99 morning/afternoon teas, camping included Santa s Cave Opens Institute enter from McCoy Street Opening Hours TBC but usually 7 days a week
Open for all December Bus Bookings & Enquiries: VIC - Ph 08 8541 2332 Email: lucy@waikerievic.com.au Sat 8 th Lion s Auction Riverfront 9am Start - 2 nd Sat of each month Sat 15th Crush Tce, Opposite Mitre 10 Next to Club