Things to do this week in Jervis Bay
Only a week and a bit till school holidays… here’s some ideas to get you through. If you want the best tips for food and drink this week, check out this story from our Hospitality Editor.
Whales have been breaching and delighting cruise boats in this calm weather. Photo: Jervis Bay Wild
A temporary fix of the notorious sinkhole may be ready by Friday 12 July, which will be a relief for a lot of locals who have added significant travel time to their routines, and to the good folks of Tomerong who have dealt with increased traffic especially right past the school. If you want to follow updates from council, this is the link.
WHALE NEWS After a huge swell and bout of unpleasant weather (this writer attempted her first trip – more on that in next week’s newsletter), conditions are perfect right now for a cruise out beyond the Bay. Whales have been spotted these past few days breaching and enjoying themselves on their migration north. Two main cruise operators, Jervis Bay Wild and Dolphin Watch Cruises, are taking bookings online for daily trips out to sea for $75pp.
For the more adventurous among us, there are underwater tours on offer. Try Woebegone’s incredible freediving experiences, or Dive Jervis Bay scuba diving. Both operators are currently taking bookings for tour dates, so hop onto their websites to see their schedules.
MUSIC ON THE RIVER BYO picnic rug to spread on the lawns outside the Homestead at Bundanon this Saturday 29 June from midday to hear artists-in-residence, the Moirai Ensemble in collaboration with composer/improviser Chloe Kim. Their dynamic blend of folk and ancient music with modern innovation will be paired with soup, coffee and tea in a peaceful riverside location. Lunch may be pre-ordered and tickets are available online for $10.
Current artists-in-residence at Bundanon, Moirai Ensemble will entertain this Saturday lunch time on the Homestead lawns.
SUNDAY SESSIONS The irrepressible George Bishop is at the Jervis Bay Brewing Co this Sunday afternoon in the Huskisson industrial zone. Soak up the sun and the vibes to wind down your weekend. We have recently enjoyed hearing George and friends at the Bands on the Bay at Vincentia Sailing Club and in Kangaroo Valley at the reggae festival. Make yourselves comfy at the brew-pub by 3pm to catch the start of George’s set, and enjoy a snack from the 5 Pigs food truck too.
MUSICAL MOVIES Husky Pics is showing 42nd Street, the legendary Broadway musical theatre classic, this Sunday 30 June and again on Wednesday 3 July. The musical is described as ‘glorious’ (Express) and ‘utterly moreish extravaganza of glitz’ (Times). It’s the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway. Check their website for showing times and ticket info.
COASTSNAP COMP We reported on the installation of special phone cradles to take photo records of the coastline a little while ago, thanks to the good journalists at The Conversation. Now, there’s a reason to take even more images of our ever-changing coastline. Every photo taken until 22 July puts the ‘coast snapper’ into the draw to win. Prizes include a double pass to the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre and two gift cards valued at $75 and $25.
Visit our local Snap cradle spots at: Boat Harbour (Bendalong), Currarong Beach, Callala Bay Wharf, Kioloa Beach, Nelsons Beach, North Mollymook Beach, Racecourse Beach, South Mollymook Beach, South Narrawallee Beach.
Here is the full run-down of how CoastSnap and the competition works.
The CoastSnap phone cradle at Nelsons Beach in Vincentia is one of nine along our coastline that citizen scientists can use.
EOFY DEALS Seaweed innovators PhycoHealth are offering a whopping 30% off for app users till Sunday 30 June. We are loving their skincare range right now, the perfect protection from the winter weather. Check out the full range and how to get the app for the extra discount.
OPEN FIELD CLOSING SOON The second biannual arts event, Open Field in Berry is slated for winter 2025, and the opportunity for artists to submit an EIO closes this Sunday 31 June. Scroll down for more opportunities for artists.
MARKETS
Thursday is farmers markets day every week, Berry 2-5pm and Nowra 2-6pm. This is without doubt the perfect weekly habit for fresh local produce, supporting local food producers, looking after your health and diet, and soaking up some afternoon sun these cooler months.
It’s a 5th Sunday! So there’s a special market on in Mollymook thanks to the Lions Club – read all about it in our new story.
Organiser Christine Steain says the sunrise is is one of the most enjoyable moments at Mollymook Beach Markets.
AUTHOR TALK If you missed her at the Boobook-hosted evening in Huskisson, here’s a second chance to hear Siobhan O’Brien in conversation about her new novel, All the Golden Light, this Friday 28 June at Ulladulla Library from 10.30am. Her compelling story is set in a fictional town based on our very own South Coast! Reserve your free seat online.
MACRAME AT THE LIBRARY Join a free adult craft class at Ulladulla Library this coming Monday 1 July from 2-4pm and try your hand at the popular knotting craft of macrame. All materials are provided and no skill or experience is needed. Reserve your free place online.
MILTON THEATRE July is a hot month for the charming local venue, with highlights including the James Morrison Quartet for the jazz lovers, and comedian Akmal with his new show, Red Flags (it’s already funny just from the title). Winter is the perfect season to enjoy superior indoor entertainments.
See the schedule and book your tickets online.
PLAN AHEAD
MAKE ART Book into an arts & crafts workshop at the Arts Muster in Huskisson, 24-25 August – the perfect way to come out of winter hibernation and let your creativity flow as the weather warms up. Classrooms include those in the grounds of the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum and the Husky Public School, with a special artisans market in the Huskisson Community Centre on the Sunday 25 August including beautiful hand-made art and crafts, art on show and musical entertainment.
Arts Muster offers a range of two-day arts and crafts workshops in Huskisson this winter, 24-25 August.
MAKE ART AND WIN So many arts prizes are now calling for entries… start by putting these four upcoming arts events in your schedule.
KANGAROO VALLEY Arts in the Valley is alerting local artists – who reside or have a studio in KV – that the Salon of Local Artists will be open for entries throughout August (closing 31 August), so if you haven’t completed you work (or three), then it’s time to get cracking. The art show takes place on the October long weekend later this year.
MEROOGAL The biannual Meroogal Women’s Art Prize is on again with a 24 September closing date for entries. Artists are encouraged to use the house and its generations of stories as a springboard to make an artwork.
RIVER OF ART In our neighbouring shire of Eurobodalla, this colourful arts festival is now inviting entries into their art prize, closing 8 August. The River of Art festival runs from 27 September to 7 October and you can find more details on their socials.
