A calendar fit for a King this week in Jervis Bay

It’s our second-ever Kings Birthday long weekend, and it still sounds weird, doesn’t it? What’s not weird is the exceptional calendar of what’s on in Jervis Bay across the long weekend and beyond. Also, happy Donut Day, World Oceans Day, Seaweed Day and Winter!

See the feature length documentary Playing with Sharks at the World Oceans Day Film Fest at Husky Pics this weekend. Photo: Adobe Stock

OCEAN FILM FEST A very special World Oceans Day Film Festival is on at the Husky Pictures this Saturday 8 June from 3.30-8pm, starting with a welcome and smoking ceremony and featuring the documentary film, Playing With Sharks. There will be prize giveaways, short films and a sausage sizzle as well (veggie sausages available), all organised by a passionate group of locals who will donate any proceeds to the Aussie charity, Take3fortheSea, which is dedicated to ending ocean plastics. Well worth the $20 ticket plus a gold coin for a snag. Pre-purchase your tickets online.

SEAWEED DAY Our local seaweed innovators, PhycoHealth are donating to the Australian Marine Conservation Society this week up to World Oceans Day on 8 June, and for the inaugural International Seaweed Day, which was earlier this week on 4 June. Help them raise funds by donating directly via their fundraising page or buy up from their incredible range of food and skincare products knowing that 5% of your money will be donated.

WINTER LAPS Huskisson Sea Pool is now open, following the successful removal of black sludge and sediment, the clean pool is ready for a winter lap or two. The toddler pool is still closed for now. Feel the refreshing salt water cleanse the winter blues away and rest in the knowledge that the pool is inspected daily, and the water is changed weekly on Thursdays when the pool is closed for swimming.

Huskisson sea pool is open for winter laps. Photo: Shoalhaven Tourism

ITALIAN DINING Did someone say “lobster risotto”? It doesn’t get any better than this, thanks to Peter & Eva, who are offering this super tasty special throughout this long weekend – the restaurant is usually closed on Sundays but will be open this Sunday 9 June from 5-9pm (closed Monday). Bookings are essential as tables fill up quickly. Sunday might be just mild enough for al fresco dining so keep your eye on the BoM radar.

TASTE OF KOREA Chef Seong, aka Mama Kim is taking us on a culinary journey, showing us how to eat Korean bbq with three meat dishes and three banchans (side dishes) and a complimentary soybean soup made with Mama Kim’s house made tofu. $45pp, bookings essential via their website.

Chef Seong Kim will delight your tastebuds with a Taste of Korea. Photo: supplied

MOVING NEWS After this weekend, Mama Kim’s is finished at its current Huskisson location within Jervis Bay Coffee Co but good news. This South Coast favourite will reappear at various locations including markets where you can buy their special sauces and house-made tofu, among other delights. Follow their socials to find out news on pop-ups, markets and other locations to come.

TECH HELP Affordable help with your smartphone, tablet or computer is available at the Sanctuary Point branch of Shoalhaven Libraries, on Tuesday 11 June from 3pm. Book a 15-minute slot online for a consultation with an expert for $30.

WINTER WARMER Try a chunky roast veggie soup with hearty pearl barley drizzled with basil oil accompanied by warm Pitta bread for only $14 at Vincentia Shopping Village’s Albert N Miso café. Chef Steve loves Mediterranean and north African inspired flavours, keep an eye on their socials for other upcoming specials.

CHARCUTERIE DELIGHTS Martins Ridge Farm, a boutique grower of pork and beef and producer of cured meat products, is hosting some educational – and delicious – events. If you can’t make either of these events, try to catch Ian at one of the weekly farmers markets, in Berry or Nowra on Thursdays from 2pm. Read more about Ian’s incredible experience and passion in our story from Ben Weldon.

Charcuterie Tasting and Tutorial, Sunday 9 June 2pm, $75pp includes matched beverages. This afternoon of tutored tasting of charcuterie products includes learning about the production including the curing process.

2-day Charcuterie course, weekend of 10-11 August, 7.30am-3pm each day, $780pp. Process a whole pig over 2 days and learn basic butchery, identify different cuts of pork, and make a variety of smallgoods. Breakfast and lunch is included on both days. Take home your share of the products produced worth over $200.

Learn about charcuterie including how it’s made and what to drink with it at Martins Ridge Farm. Photo: supplied

DOUBLE HOPKINS Get over your long weekend with an Anthony Hopkins double feature plus lunch at Husky Pics, for $25pp. Choose from Tuesday 11 or Wednesday 12 June, and enjoy the Western romantic drama, Legends of the Fall and the life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, The World’s Fastest Indian. More info on their website.

ARTFUL TUESDAYS Sanctuary Point branch of the Shoalhaven Libraries will host an Artful Tuesday from 11am on 11 June, this month it’s knitting winter warmers. These are free craft sessions for adults, with all materials provided. Bookings are essential and can be made online.

Plan Ahead

BEER FEST The annual Beer & BBQ Festival is coming up in Huskisson on Saturday 22 June, and tickets are now available to purchase for $28pp for over 18s (under-18s free). This outdoor event is next to the Husky Pub and features a staggering array of brews, smoked meats and other tasty morsels, live music and entertainment.

BEST WISHES Our thoughts are with Gilmore MP Fiona Phillips this week as she deals with some urgent health issues, and we wish her a speedy recovery.