December 2020

Every Day ‘Morning Cruise’ - Port AdVenture Cruises Every Day ‘Ocean Blast Coastline Tour’ - Port Jet Cruises (except 3,5,6,19 & 25 Dec) - Ph: 0434 393 199 10:30am (40 mins) - 1 Short St, 11am - 1.00pm - Cruise Terminal, Clarence St, PMQ Bookings essential – www.portjet.com.au Bookings Essential: www.cruiseportmacquarie.com.au Ph: 0419 620 765

Every Night ‘Sunset Cruise’ - Port AdVenture Cruises Every Day – ‘Sunset Dolphin Cruise’ - Port Jet Cruises (except 4,5,10,11,12,13,19 Dec) - Ph: 0434 393 199 4.00pm - 1 Short St, Port Macquarie 6-8pm - Cruise Terminal, Clarence St, PMQ Bookings essential – www.portjet.com.au Bookings Essential: www.cruiseportmacquarie.com.au Ph: 0419 620 765

Every Day - Affinity Helicopters - Helicopter Scenic Flights, Every Day - Golf Practice & 18 Hole Putt Putt Special Occasion Picnics, Winery Landings Port Macquarie Driving Range and Mini Golf 9.00am – 5.00pm – Bookings via 9am - 5.30 pm every day (closed Christmas Day only) www.affinityhelicopters.com.au - Ph: 0423 548 938 3 Lindfield Park Rd Port Macquarie - No booking required www.portmacquariegolfrange.com.au - Ph: 65 810 925 Every Day - Port Macquarie Koala Hospital Lord Street Port Macquarie ** Tickets are not available at the Every Monday – Saturday Port Macquarie Museum Koala Hospital - All visits must be pre-booked 10.00am - Clarence Street Port Macquarie www.koalahospital.org.au - Ph: 02 65 841 522 www.portmuseum.org.au - Ph: 02 65 831 108

Every Day – Ricardoes’ Tomatoes & Strawberries Every Monday & Thursday Indoor Bowls Every Week Day – * Check website 1.00pm - Seniors Facility 43 Munster St., PMQ 221 Blackmans Point Road Blackmans Point Bookings essential for non-members www.ricardoes.com - Ph: 02 65 850 663 Ph: 02 65 837 149

Every Day - Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail Every Mon-Sat (exc. Fri) - Zumba Classes by Krista Follow trail map (available from Glasshouse Visitor Information Mon: 12.30pm/6.00pm, Tues: 10:00am, Centre or online) to find Koala sculptures dotted around the region. Wed: 1:00pm/ 5:30pm, Thurs: 3:30pm, Sat: 10:30am www.hellokoalas.com Bookings via email: [email protected]

Every Day – Billabong Zoo - Port Macquarie Every Tuesday from 12pm - Real Food Markets 9.00am – 5.00pm - Personal Animal Encounters Port Central/Glasshouse Forecourt Book online www.billabongzoo.com.au/book-now Enquiry Emails: [email protected] Ph: 02 65 851 060 www.portcentralshopping.com.au/real-food-markets

Every Day Bago Winery and Hedge Maze Every Tues & Thurs ‘Eco River’ Port Jet Cruises 9.00am–5.00pm – Milligans Rd, Herons Creek 1.00pm- 3:00pm - 1 Short St Port Macquarie Online bookings are requested Bookings essential – www.portjet.com.au www.bago.com.au - Ph: 02 65 857 099 Ph: 0419 620 765

December 2020

Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Every Saturday – Altitude Nightclub 9.30am – ‘Uncovering Our Past’ Walking Tour - Port 6pm-12am - 128 William St, Port Macquarie Macquarie’s History and Archaeology - Bookings essential: www.pmheritage.com.au/walking-tours 3 & 6 Dec – ‘3hr Cruise’ - Port AdVenture Cruises Ph: 0447 429 016 Cruise Terminal, Clarence St, Port Macquarie Bookings Essential: www.cruiseportmacquarie.com.au Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Ph: 0434 393 199 2.00pm – ‘Grave Tales’ Walking Tour – Historic Cemetery Bookings essential: www.pmheritage.com.au/walking-tours Every Saturday - Rotary Pre-Loved Book Sale Ph: 0447 429 016 9.00am - 1.00pm - Rotary Hall, 198 Drive, Port Macquarie Every Wednesday & Friday – ‘Fish and Chip Lunchtime River Cruise’ - Port Jet Cruises - Ph: 0419 620 765 Every Sat. & Sun. ‘Boom Net Hastings River Cruises’ 11:30am -1.30pm - 1 Short St Port Macquarie Port Jet Cruises Bookings essential – www.portjet.com.au 11:00am- 1:00pm - 1 Short St Port Macquarie Bookings essential – www.portjet.com.au Every Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun - Planet X Port Ph: 0419 620 765 Macquarie Recreational Skating & more! 8.30am – 8.00 pm * Note times may vary Every Second Saturday - Wauchope 10 Chestnut Road Port Macquarie - Ph: 02 55 260 485 Bonsai Workshop Group www.planetxportmacquarie.com.au 10.00am-Noon, Rotary Hall, Oxley Lane, Wauchope Email: [email protected] Every Wed and Fri - Pottery Clay Projects 1.30-3.30pm - Merrigal Rd, Port Macquarie Every Sunday – Farm Tours - Toms Creek Limited Bookings & Private Workshops available Sustainable Gardening & Living www.claykoala.com.au - Ph: Sue 0427 953 824 10am - $25 Ticket – Group Deals Available Bookings: email – [email protected] Every Wed. & Sat. Douglas Vale Historic Vineyard www.growsustainableliving.com.au 10am to 3.00pm – Homestead Tours & Wine Tastings 235 Oxley Highway, Port Macquarie Every Week - Black Duck Brewery Wed (12-6pm), Thurs (12-6pm). Friday(12-8pm) & Saturday (1-5pm) www.douglasvale.com.au - Ph: 02 65 843 792 6B Acacia Avenue – Bookings essential - Ph: 0477 447 467 Check Facebook for Live Music & 'Cheap Eat' events Every Friday – ‘Unplugged with Friends” https://www.facebook.com/theblackduckbrewery Live Music! Altitude Nightclub The Seed Creative Workshops - Various Creative Classes 5pm-10pm - 128 William St, Port Macquarie Book Your Christmas Party at The Seed

www.theseedcreativeworkshops.com Ph 0447 114 796 Every Friday - ‘Nannas of The Lost Art’ Craft Group -

10am– 2pm BYO Craft Project - Ph: 02 65 834 100 Arthouse Industries - Various Creative Classes Sunset Gallery 2/25 Central Rd, Port Macquarie www.arthouseindustries.com.au - Ph: 0403 515 622

December 2020

Lake Cathie Bowling & Recreation Club _Evans Street, The Westport Club - Buller St., Port Macquarie Barefoot Bowls Every Friday 4pm Check website for Bingo Membership Draw & Raffle Times Check website for Raffle times www.thewestportclub.com.au/whats-on -Ph: 02 65 887 201 www.lakecathiebowlingclub.com.au - Ph: 02 65 855 701 24 December Live Music - 7pm Jimmy’s Bar and Lounge 04 Dec --Leigh I ‘Anson - 6pm, 31 December Live Music & New Year’s Eve Celebrations 11 December Rockabilly’s, 7pm Jimmy’s Bar and Lounge 31 December Kid’s Bingo - 11am Community Lounge 18 December Steve Bennett 13 December - 3pm - Toy Raffle Settlers Inn, Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie 27 Dec - Thurs, Fridays & Sundays, - Ham Raffles 09 Dec - Christmas Ham Raffles 13 Dec - Family Fun day and Santa Visit 21 Dec - Locals Christmas Party Wauchope RSL Club – Young St., 23 Dec - Christmas Trivia Check website for Bingo, Membership Draws & Raffle Times 24 Dec - Christmas Eve Schnitzel Night www.wauchopersl.com.au - Ph: 02 65 852 244 26 Dec - Boxing Day at Settlers Every Wednesday Nights 6-8pm - SNITTYS – Members $12 27 Dec - LIVE MUSIC - Brock Colley Ph; 02 65 833 100

2,9,16 Dec – Wed. 5:30 – 7:30pm Annual Ham & Turkey Raffles Lake Cathie Tavern, Ocean Drive, Lake Cathie

Ph: 02 65 848 024 Laurieton United Services Club - 2 Seymour St., *See other dates in this document for specific events 13 Dec - Family Fun Day 16 Dec - Christmas Ham Raffles Check website for Bingo, Membership Draws & Raffle Times 21 Dec - Christmas Trivia www.laurietonclub.com.au - Ph: 02 65 599 110 24 Dec - Christmas Eve at Lake Cathie Tavern 5 Dec - $5,000 Christmas Toy Raffle 26 Dec - Boxing Day Test at the Tavern Tickets on sale 5.30pm | Drawn from 6.30pm 22 Dec – Tommy Memphis Hastings Hotel, High Street, Wauchope Ph: 02 65 851 963 6.00pm Blue Christmas: FREE 05 Dec - LIVE MUSIC - Hannah Lee 27 Dec – Thirsty Merc 12 Dec - LIVE MUSIC - Jessica Flannigan 7.30pm – Tickets: $37.50 | Door: $42.50 13 Dec - Family Fun Day Tickets: lusc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/3461 17 Dec - Ham Raffles 19 Dec - Locals Xmas Party Port City Bowling Club - Owen St., Port Macquarie 19 Dec - LIVE MUSIC Leigh I’Anson 26 Dec - LIVE MUSIC-Andrew Cousin, Whoop Whoop Cup Party Check website for Bingo, Membership Draws & Raffle Times www.portcity.com.au - Ph: 02 65 831 133 Beechwood Hotel, Beechwood 02 65 856 170 18 Dec - Monster Christmas Raffle Panthers Port Macquarie – 1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie 24 Dec - Christmas Eve Knock Off Party

Live music- TAPP Bar- Every Fri & Sat 6.00pm-9.00pm, Trivia Nights & Sunday 1.00pm-4.00pm Every Monday - Lake Cathie Tavern - 7:00pm Check website for Bingo, Membership draws & Raffle Times Every Tuesday - at The Westport Club – 6.30pm www.portmacquarie.panthers.com.au – Ph: (02) 6580 2300 Every Wednesday - at Settlers Inn – 7.00pm Every Wednesday - at Port City Bowling Club – 7.00pm Every Thursday - at Port Macquarie Panthers - 7.00pm

December 2020

1 – 24 December - Santa Photos Settlement City 5 Dec – Beginners Beekeeping Course Spots available every day, online bookings essential 10 am– 2pm – GROW @ Tom’s Creek Rd, Toms Creek www.settlementcity.com - Ph: 02 65 837 377 www.growsustainableliving.com

1 – 30 December – Local Artist Original Works 5 & 6 December – North Coast Junior Golf Championships Hastings Fine Art Gallery - 2 William Street, Port Macquarie Kew Country Club 185 Kendall Road, Kew www.hastingsvalleyart.net.au Participants aged 17 and under Ph: 02 65 594 596

1 – 30 December – Tourists Paradise Online www.bluegolf.com/junior/events/jnjg209/index.html

Port Macquarie Museum - 22 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie 5 & 6 December Hills District Weekend [email protected] - 02 65 831108 Depart by 05:00am to Hawkesbury Region

1 – 30 December – Lighthouse Gallery www.portbus.com.au - Ph: 02 65 833 330

Solo Exhibition – by Nicola McLeay - 159 Matthew Flinders 5 - 24 Dec Sunset Gallery’s Black & White Exhibition Drive, Port Macquarie - Ph: 0448 380 725 9:00am - 12:00pm - Sunset Framing & Gallery

2 December - Topical Talk: Voluntary Assisted Dying Sunset Gallery 2/25 Central Rd, Port Macquarie 6pm live via zoom - Port Macquarie Library www.sunsetgallery.com.au - Ph: 02 65 834 100

Register via mnclibrary.org.au/topical-talk – Ph: Ph 65 818 755 7,14,21 December Layered Out Art Class 2,4,6,9 Dec - Stitched Llama Christmas Ornament 5.30 – 7.30pm - Sunset Framing & Gallery Workshop - Varied times each date - Ph: 02 65 834 100 Sunset Gallery 2/25 Central Rd, Port Macquarie Sunset Gallery 2/25 Central Rd, Port Macquarie www.sunsetgallery.com.au - Ph: 02 65 834 100 sunsetframinggallery.square.site/shop/creative-classes/11 7 & 14 December Pet Photos with Santa

4 December Port Bus Christmas Long Lunch Spots available 4.30pm to 8pm, online bookings essential 12.00pm @ Twotriplefour Restaurant www.settlementcity.com - Ph: 02 65 837 377 www.portbus.com.au - Ph: 02 65 833 330 11 Dec – ‘A Lot Like Christmas’ Musical -Glasshouse- 5 December – The Christmas Bell - PMHC 11:00am - 12:00pm – Glasshouse Ph: 02 65 81 8888 7:00pm – 8:00pm – Online Event ** www.glasshouse.org.au www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/the-christmas-bell 11 Dec – Westport Park – Festival Of The Sun – PMQ 5 December – GROW Farm @ The Sparkle Fairy Cage 5pm – 9:30pm – ‘Back in the Sun’- Westport Park Flower crown making, botanical cocktails & grazing platters Tickets: fotsun.com www.growsustainableliving.com 12 Dec - ‘Live at the Smokehouse – BBQ & Live Bands 4 - 6 Dec – NSW Touch Association- Annual State Cup 11am at Westport Park Port Macquarie – Tickets 8:00- 5:00am - Port Macquarie Regional Sports Stadium www.liveatthesmokehouse.com.au Boundary Street, Port Macquarie, , 2444 www.nswtouch.com.au - Ph: 02 9558 9333 12 December Port Bus Christmas Foraging Lunch Depart by 11:00am for a Foodie Trail 4,11,18,25 Dec – Little Fish Café Restaurant – LIVE music www.portbus.com.au - Ph: 02 65 833 330 Hot Summer nights on the Verandah! 7pm – 9:30pm - ‘Angie Lee’ & Le Trio 12 to 14 Dec Port Bus to Hunter Valley Christmas Lights Ruins Way Port Macquarie Depart by 07:30am to Hunter Valley www.littlefishcafe.com.au Ph: 02 65 811 332 www.portbus.com.au - Ph: 02 65 833 330

December 2020

12 – 21 Dec – ‘Snowline to Sandune’ Exhibit 20 December Golf ‘n Grub – Depart by 07:00am for Kew Country 10:00am – 2:00pm - Entry Free – Glasshouse Club & Port Macquarie Golf Club www.portbus.com.au - Ph: 02 65 833 330 12 December & Every 2nd Sat. – Wauchope Bonsai Group th 10am – 2pm - Oxley Lane, Wauchope 25 December – Port Adventure Cruises – CHRISTMAS LUNCH 12noon – 3pm – Catered Lunch - Ph: 0434 393 199 [email protected] - Ph: 0413 585 117 Leaves Cruise Terminal, Clarence St, Port Macquarie 13 December Market Madness Bookings Essential: www.cruiseportmacquarie.com.au

Depart by 08:00am for Eungai Markets & Buffalo Farm 27 December – Thirsty Merc www.portbus.com.au - Ph: 02 65 833 330 7:40pm – Laurieton United Services Club Tickets: lusc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/3461 13 December – Laurieton Christmas Concert

5-7pm – Longworth Park (opp Plaza Theatre) 29 & 30 December – Cassegrain’s Oysters in the Vines 11am-3pm, 4pm-7pm 13 December Elvis and Friends Christmas Show 10 Winery Drive Port Macquarie NSW 2444 2pm Port Macquarie Panthers - Bookings Essential www.cassegrainwines.com.au- Ph: 65 828 377 www.portmacquarie.panthers.com.au - Ph: 02 65 802 300

29 Nov, 6 & 13 Dec – Christmas Ham Raffles 15 December Around the Region 2pm Jimmy’s Bar and Lounge Depart by 06:30am for Monkerai www.thewestportclub.com.au/whats-on - Ph: 02 65 887 201 www.portbus.com.au - Ph: 02 65 833 330 27 December Live Music 15 December, 2020 – Cassegrain’s Taste of Summer 3:30pm Jimmy’s Bar and Lounge

5:45pm- Bookings Essential Ph: 02 6582 8377 www.thewestportclub.com.au/whats-on - Ph: 02 65 887 201 www.123tix.com.au/events/12832/taste-of-summer 31 December New Year’s Eve Dinner 15 December ‘Christmas Storytime Celebration’ From 7pm Zebu Bar & Restaurant 10:30am - Bookings Port Macquarie Library-Ph: 65 818 755 www.123tix.com/events/rydgespmq - Ph: 02 65 892 888 mnclibrary.org.au/Christmas-storytime-celebration 31 December New Year’s Eve After Party 16 December Christmas Storytime Celebration 10pm The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant 10:30am Port Macquarie Library www.123tix.com - Ph: 02 65 895 200 Bookings essential via link or Ph: 65 818 755 31 December New Year’s Eve Cruise mnclibrary.org.au/Christmas-storytime-celebration 8.30pm Port AdVenture Cruise Terminal, Clarence St, 15 & 16 December The Arts Tour Port Macquarie Ph: 0434 393 199 Depart by 07:00am to Newcastle & Sydney Bookings Essential: www.cruiseportmacquarie.com.au www.portbus.com.au - Ph: 02 65 833 330 31 December – New Year’s Eve – Laurieton Cub

17 December Aldings Shopping Day 5pm -Family Fun on the Foreshore Depart by 09:00am for Aldi & Bunnings 7pm -The Crew Live and FREE inside the Club www.portbus.com.au - Ph: 02 65 833 330 www.laurietonclub.com.au - Ph: 02 65 599 110

18 December Mamma Mia 31 December - New Year’s Eve -Lake Cathie Bowling Club 8pm Port Macquarie Panthers - Bookings Essential Celebrate with the Rockabilly’s www.lakecathiebowlingclub.com.au - Ph: 02 65 855 701 www.portmacquarie.panthers.com.au - Ph: 02 65 802 300 All cruises subject to Weather Conditions & Covid Restriction amendments. Please note that all advertised Dates are subject to change - check relevant For more information about events- please check out websites. www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au

FOR THE YOUNG & ‘Young at Heart’ LIVE MUSIC !!!

Friday, December 11, 2020 at 5 PM – 9:30 PM

Westport Park Hosted by Festival Of The Sun, Port Macquarie Focus and 7 others - Gates will open at 5pm and wrapped up at 9.30pm In conjunction with Hot Tropics, FOTSUN proudly presents BACK IN THE SUN - a one day event on Friday the 11th of December. Not in the traditional location of FOTSUN BUT - only a 10 minute walk around the waterfront to Westport Park (so yes you can still camp!)

BACK IN THE SUN will feature the amazing Hockey Dad, Jaguar Jonze, Wharves and Scuffs and tickets are on sale now with our mates at Oztix and Moshtix. The Event will be licensed with a range of affordable beers, ciders etc BACK IN THE SUN will be a COVID Safe seated event for 500 people so tickets will sell fast!

What can you bring: - Your own comfy camp chair, small rain shade umbrellas, sealed bottle water, snacks, cheese platters etc. GA Tickets are $79+BF (All Ages) and available from www.fotsun.com

All patrons MUST have a ticket due to limited Covid capacity. Supported by Pretty Rad Store, Triple J, JB Hifi, Her.Art, Focus, Sand Events, Hot Tropics, Moshtix and Oztix

CAMDEN HAVEN NEWS! LightcC up the , 5th Dec 2020 - 16th Jan 2021 The Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce is partnering with local community groups and businesses to again Light Up the Camden Haven! We’re inviting businesses, community groups and individuals to sponsor a tree along the main streets of Laurieton, North Haven and the Big Axe at Kew, for just $100 as a part of the Light up Laurieton project. Tree sponsorship is just $100 and will include: A tag on the tree acknowledging the sponsor & A certificate of appreciation.

To register your commitment to sponsoring a tree please email Holly via [email protected] by Dec 1st 2020.

Santa Express - 5th Dec 2020 from 3:30pm Santa will be making a special appearance in the towns in the Camden Haven on a fire truck to hand lollies out to children. The parade will begin at 3.30pm and cover the areas of , Lakewood, Kew, Kendall, Laurieton and North Haven. Listen out for Santa’s siren to join in on the parade!

Laurieton Riverwalk Markets - Date: 20th December Time: 8am - 1pm @ Bruce Porter Reserve, Tunis Street, Laurieton, NSW

Talented local artist, David Brooker created The Christmas Bell image and artwork for the event, which is based on an original photograph taken by a local RFS volunteer after the 2019 bushfires around Lake Cathie. The photograph was then beautifully drawn by David and created into artwork for the entire community to enjoy, representing The Christmas Bell event.

The Christmas Bell - A moment for us all is possible thanks to an Australian Government Bushfire Disaster Recovery Grant, with Council partnering with ‘Got Ya Back’ Productions

Professional performances by local artists including: Fiona Hawkins - Kendall based Pianist, Composer & Singer. Her Grammy Winning song ‘Grace’; Phil Jamieson - Front man from rock band, Grinspoon; Blake O'Connor-2019 Toyota Star Maker/Golden Guitar Winner Interviews with inspirational locals; The lighting of the Christmas tree; The unveiling of Gratitude Murals by local artists; A guest appearance by SANTA!

For a sneak, visit pmhc.nsw.gov.au/the-christmas-bell The Christmas Bell will be streamed live on Council’s Facebook page and YouTube channel .com/pmhcouncil Saturday 5 December from 7pm – 8pm

Normal Shows Starts 3 December – The War with G*randpa,** Christmas Jars, Lassie Come Home, Home Alone (30 year re-release) Session times at www.majesticcinemas.com.au Starts 10 DecemberMEDIA – TheCONTACT: Witches, Andy Words Roberts on Bathroom - 0412 769 Walls, 454 The Furnace Session times at www.majesticcinemas.com.au Port Macquarie-Hastings Council - (02) 6581 8111 Starts 17 December – SuperintelligenceAll My Life, Fatman

Session times at www.majesticcinemas.com.au Starts 26 December - Wonder Woman 1984, Peter Rabbit 2, The Croods 2, Nomadland Session times at www.majesticcinemas.com.au Events Week of Dec 3 - A Night at the Louvre : Leonardo Session times at www.majesticcinemas.com.au Week of Dec 17 – Concerto : A Beethoven Journey Session time at www.majesticcinemas.com.au

M A R K E T S

EVERY TUESDAY SECOND SATURDAY (It’s Back) Real Food Local Produce Markets The Foreshore Markets 12pm to 6pm 8am to 1pm Port Central Westport Park Hay Street Forecourt, Port Macquarie Cnr Buller & Park Streets, Port Macquarie

EVERY THURSDAY SECOND SUNDAY (December Only) Kendall Bazaar and The Meeting Place The Artists Markets 9am to 12pm 9am to 1 pm Kendall Community Centre Maritime Museum 19 Comboyne Street, Kendall 6 William St, Port Macquarie.

EVERY SUNDAY SECOND SUNDAY Port Macquarie Art Society Market Bazaar Kundabung Hall Poultry and 8am to 1pm Farmers Markets Hamilton House 9am to 1pm 198 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie River Road Kundabung

FIRST SATURDAY THIRD SUNDAY (It’s Back) Uniting Church Markets Laurieton Riverwalk Markest 8am to 11am 8am to 1pm Uniting Church Cnr Tunis & Short Street, Laurieton Cnr. Oxley H’way & Sherwood Rd, Port Macquarie FOURTH SATURDAY FIRST SUNDAY Wauchope Farmers’ Markets Kendall Showground Markets 8am to 12pm 8am to 1pm Wauchope Showground Kendall Showground High Street, Wauchope Batar Creek, Road Kendall

FIRST SUNDAY (Except January) Grown and Gathered Community Markets 9am to 12pm Hollisdale Hall 1493 Pappinbarra Road, Pappinbarra PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ADVERTISED DATES ARE SECOND SATURDAY SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO Johns River Markets COVID RESTRICTIONS 8am to 12pm

Johns River Community Hall 54-56 Johns River Rd, Johns River

Please also check www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/whats-

on/events/markets-category