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What’s On in Jervis Bay This Hot, Stormy Summer

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Samantha Tannous

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Friday 17 January: There is truly something for everyone in our list of what’s happening around our region, come rain or sun. Visit artists’ studios, attend a corroborree, help raise funds for Marine Rescue or the Golfie.

Artwork by Roselle Stretton, one of the Jervis Bay Arts Trail artists, image supplied
Artwork by Roselle Stretton, one of the artists with an open studio on the new Jervis Bay Arts Trail. Image supplied

Vincentia Golf Club birthday

Head up to The Golfie this Sunday from midday to help celebrate its 56th birthday. Read about what’s on in our story, including an upcoming golf trivia night.

Corroboree on Sat 25 January

First Nations cultural custodians Gadhungal Marring have extended an invitation to Baabaa-Gulli Murru Krabri, a corroboree of storytelling and connection on the eve of Survival Day, from 5pm on Saturday 25 January in Huskisson.

They say, “Together, we will share the stories of our old people, speak truth about our land’s history, and celebrate the strength, wisdom, and resilience of our culture that has always been here. This is a space for open hearts and minds—come sit with us, listen, learn, and be part of the healing as we walk together toward unity and understanding.”

There will be food provided at the event, tickets are $90/$20 or $200 for a family of 4. Meet at the shop (on the grounds of the JB Maritime Museum), 11 Dent Street Huskisson and wear comfy shoes.

Join a corroboree hosted by First Nations cultural custodians, Gadhungal Marring on 25 January. Image supplied
Join a corroboree hosted by First Nations cultural custodians, Gadhungal Marring on 25 January. Image supplied
New Art Trail in Jervis Bay

Visit a handful of artists in their natural environment, ie their home studios next Saturday 25 January along the new Jervis Bay Arts Trail. Meet the artists, see where and how they work, and perhaps even pick up a unique artwork to take home. There are paintings, photography, textiles and more on this monthly trail that will take place on the last Saturday of the month, 11am-2pm.

Check their website to see who is open and map your route around Vincentia, Wollamia and St Georges Basin.

Brazilian BBQ Long Lunch

If you are in need of a long, lazy summer lunch, book in for this Brazilian BBQ at The Growers By Ponte from midday on Saturday 25 January. Just $65 per person gets you two hours of succulent meats including marinated beef, mild chorizo and peri-peri chicken cooked the Brazilian way, plus a selection of salads, sides and desserts. Chef Thiago Menezes brings authentic Brazilian culture to this sprawling restaurant at Worrigee Sports. Kids menu available and book online.

Hottest 100! Parties

Gather around the wireless at one of two Huskisson venues from midday on Saturday 25 January to count down the annual Triple J Hottest 100 songs of 2024. Head over to Jervis Bay Brewing Co’s beer garden in the Husky industrial zone and settle in for the long haul with nourishment from the 5 Little Pigs food truck and great beverages, of course. Or find a pozzie at the Husky Hotel where the tunes will be pumping across the entire venue including the Waterfront Bar – don’t forget their spectacular pizza oven will be fired up too.

Duck Derby Day

Back a duck in the annual Marine Rescue Duck Derby races at Moona Moona Creek on Sunday 26 January, starting at 9am. A fun-filled day at the water’s edge includes a range of market stalls, food trucks and entertainment, all in support of a great cause: all proceeds go towards supporting Marine Rescue Jervis Bay’s vital work in keeping our waters safe.

Buy a duck in a race and support Marine Rescue Jervis Bay on Sunday 26 January. Image via Facebook
Buy a duck in a race and support Marine Rescue Jervis Bay on Sunday 26 January. Image via Facebook
Meet the Author – Orphan Joeys Storybook

The author of Two Peas in a Pouch – a Diary of Two Orphaned Joeys – will be at Boobook on Owen in Huskisson this coming Monday 20 January from 10.30am-12.30pm. Ingrid Kangas of Snuggle Pouch Studios wrote and illustrated this lovely book after her own experience with rescuing wildlife. Choose a hardcover or softcover book and receive a free bookmark with purchase.

Koala Doco Shows Plight of Wild Habitats

See The Koalas – a Movie About Survival on Tuesday 21 January at Huskisson Pictures, and learn more about the plight of our iconic native animals in the wild. Screening at 4.30pm, your ticket also includes a directors’ Q&A with special local speakers. Learn about local threatened species and what you can do to help them survive and thrive. Tickets available from the box office in the foyer.

Plan Ahead

Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival (SFNFF) is presenting Like My Brother, a film eight years in the making that tells the story of young First Nations women moving between two worlds – their home on the Tiwi Islands and the professional football clubs of Melbourne. Their endurance, resilience and the support and strength of both their communities.

This film documents the role of sport as a force for change and has powerful messages for indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences. Screening 2pm on Sunday 9 February, tickets from $15 available online.

Samantha Tannous

Samantha is a visual artist, and also organises arts, crafts and cultural events, including Arts Muster on the stunning NSW South Coast. Sam has also enjoyed a successful career as a public relations consultant and journalist, content creator and social media communicator.