Spring school holidays, the countdown to the big C word has commenced – it’s three months till Christmas! Check out Narrell’s story for some great ideas for family-time this holidays. And keep scrolling for a few ideas for your leisure time this week.
It’s Save the Koala Day this Friday 27 September (the whole month is dedicated to our iconic, endangered koalas), so take a moment to consider that it’s estimated there are only 60,000 wild koalas left in Australia and reflect on the massive hits to their population that occurred due to catastrophic bushfires, loss of habitat and other threats like attacks from feral animals. If you are able, now is a good time to contribute to your choice of koala charity. With the big C fast approaching, consider what I do – I send a koala sponsorship as a gift to my relatives overseas, no postage required!
Closer to home, Jervis Bay’s Mudgeroo Emu Farm & Animal Refuge is asking for volunteers to help create a quoll enclosure this weekend at their property on Jervis Bay Road, from 9am this Saturday 27 September. Belinda and Phil are dedicated to rehabilitating animals including wombats, with the ultimate aim of returning them to the wild, and they need help to continue their efforts. Find out how you can help via this event listing on Facebook.
Here’s what else is on this week around Jervis Bay and the south coast.
Culburra Beach Festival is this weekend, 27-28 September, a celebration of music, food and markets with the unique coastal vibe in Crookhaven Park. Bring your blanket, sunscreen and dog (on leash) along to make the most of this annual event. See the website for the full program. Tickets are $40/$60/$75 depending on your choice of day/s, available online.
The Missing Guitar & Songs Tour of Andrew Clermont promises to be an evening of quirky stories and fantastic folk/country/bluegrass music including Spanish percussion courtesy of special guest Michelle Lauren. Andrew is a well-travelled multi-instrumentalist (guitar, fiddle, mandolin) and piano tuner (he will be tuning the upright in the hall & is available to pop in to your place too). For $30+bf, at the Tomerong Hall on Saturday 28 September from 7pm, find out what happened to the guitar.
The Goldner String Quartet is on a farewell tour after 30 amazing years and we are so lucky to be able to see them in Kangaroo Valley this weekend, Sunday 29 September at 3pm in the public hall. This amazing performance is only $35/$30 and free for under 18s. Catch these amazing musicians before they hang up their bows.
Plan Ahead
Women’s Healing Sound Bath $30, is coming on 20 October, Huskisson Community Centre, 3-4pm. Soothing Koshi and Zaphir Chimes, Kenari Seeds, Crystal Singing Bowls and more, expertly blended by Jen from Healing Sounds Jervis Bay . Enjoy a restorative bathe in holistic sounds and vibrations to help relax, reset and rejuvenate your body and mind. Experience the wellbeing effects of sound and its healing potential in an intimate, safe space among women. Complimentary herbal teas afterwards. Book online.
Spirits of Huskisson Festival is coming Saturday 23 November at the Husky Pub carpark and White Sands Park, buy your ticket now to enjoy an afternoon celebrating the distilleries of the south coast producing gin, whiskey, rum and vodka. There will also be delicious food vendors, masterclasses, sampling and demonstrations, live music and entertainment, for $20+bf.
