FRIDAY 9 MAY: It’s the Mothers Day Classic this Sunday starting out from Voyager Park in Huskisson and raising funds for vital research into breast and ovarian cancers. Plus Meet the Artists at Club Jervis Bay, Jazz in Milton, early whales in the Bay and more great things to do in Jervis Bay and the South Coast right now.
Mothers Day Fundraising
The Bay & Basin business community gathered for Bubbles & Beers at the Greenhouse co-working space in Huskisson last night in support of the sensational fundraising efforts from this community for the Mothers Day Classic. Thanks to Justine and Troy from the Husky Bakery for hosting the evening and encouraging everyone to contribute.
If you want to chip in, there are still tickets available to a Movie Night at Husky Pictures tonight (Friday 9 May), where a special screening of ‘With or Without You’ – a new Aussie drama – is part of the fundraising efforts this year: a daughter, a mother, and a stranger from another land are thrown together on an unexpected road trip.
For your $25 ticket, you will get a tasty treat and a small gift, plus be in the draw for a lucky door prize. Buy some raffle tickets, 3 for $5 and be in the draw for more prizes, around $3000 in great stuff has been donated by our generous local businesses. Find the organisers in their Mothers Day Classic t-shirts, and yes they take card payments.
The “race” itself starts in Voyager Park around 8.30am on Sunday with a 3km, 5km or 10km route around the foreshore. The weather prediction is for temps in the low 20s and slightly cloudy, excellent conditions for the event but don’t forget your sunscreen and hydration.
Mum’s Lunch
If you are in need of some ideas for delicious Mothers Day dining for Sunday 11 May, take a look on the events page of the Shoalhaven Food Network, there are still a few tables available at outstanding local establishments, including Peter & Eva Italian Restaurant in Huskisson, the Cooee Hotel in St Georges Basin, Sandbar Restaurant in Huskisson, The Growers By Ponte at Worrigee Sports, Club Jervis Bay in Huskisson, and high tea boxes from Little Eadie’s Café in Sussex Inlet.
Local Artists on Show at Club Jervis Bay
As part of the Autumn Celebration of Food this season, artists have teamed up with hospitality venues to present their work, and Club Jervis Bay is host to a sensational group show on its newly-installed gallery system. Come along to Meet the Artists at 3pm tomorrow (Saturday 10 May) and marvel at the depth of creative talent we have here in Jervis Bay and the South Coast. The show will be on at the Club till Sunday 15 June. For more hot tips on what to book for the Autumn Celebration of Food, see today’s story highlighting five excellent events.
Great Australian Art at Maritime Museum
Red Heart of Australia is an exhibition of eight paintings, created by Aboriginal artists from across central Australia, from the collection of the National Museum of Australia right now at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum. This selection of Aboriginal paintings which had its inaugural exhibition in China will be on show till Sunday 27 July.
Kangaroo Unbound is a poetry-art exhibition, featuring more than 20 paintings, etchings and collagraphs from Garry’s Shead’s iconic D.H. Lawrence series, as well as poems written in response to those works by Wollongong writer and academic Luke Johnson. On now till 27 July.
Entry to the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum is $12.50/$10 (under 16s free when accompanied by an adult), open every day 10am-4pm.
Markets This Weekend
Callala Bay Mothers Day markets, Saturday 10 May 8am-1pm at the Callala community centre on Emmett Street.
Sussex Inlet community markets, Saturday 10 May 8.30am-12.30pm on the church grounds and the Lions Club Peace Park, plants, arts and crafts, fresh locally grown food, gifts and more.
Husky Markets on the sports fields, Saturday 10 May 8am-2pm, dozens of stalls with everything from fresh produce to art.
Kangaroo Valley Farmers Markets, Sunday 11 May 9am-1pm for the ultimate shop/eat local stock up once a month, supporting Kangaroo Valley, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands agriculture, healthier communities and more sustainable food choices direct from the growers. Meat, fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, jams, pickles, pastries, and more.
Ulladulla Wharf Markets, Sunday 11 May 8am-1pm, along the picturesque working harbour foreshore of this regional town, shop for local honey, pickles and relish, jewellery and clothing, and something delicious for breakfast.
Jazz in Milton
The inaugural Milton Folk, Jazz & Blues Festival is on this weekend, starting tonight, 9-11 May. There will be music in the streets with plenty of free events and ticketed shows at the historic Milton Theatre selling fast, from $25.
Plan Ahead
Make Good Next Weekend
We all need ideas for better living and Bundanon Art Museum is offering up a dozen ideas in a single weekend at the Make Good Festival including a providores marketplace, talks by scientists, gardeners and artists, and yoga by the Shoalhaven River. Some events are free, others ticketed from around $18, on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May. See the full program and how to book on the Bundanon website.
Ubuntu Africa Concert 22 May
Vincentia High School presents Ubuntu Africa 2025 Tour, a celebration of resilience, culture and youth talent in song and dance. These dynamic performers aged 18-20 began their musical journeys in the African Children’s Choir and will be touring the eastern coast of Australia, including Vincentia on Thursday 22 May from 6.30pm. These concerts are courtesy of KwaYa Australia, a not-for-profit dedicated to cultural connection through music and exchange. Tickets are $25 or family of 4 for $50, available online.
Stitching for Wellbeing in Winter
Join Dr Natalie McDonagh to discover an easy, effective way to calm mind and body, and improve your wellbeing, at a series of community sessions of Stitching for Wellbeing. There will be seven weekly sessions on Wednesdays 11am-1pm from 18 June till 30 July. Materials are provided and entry is free on a first come, first served basis at the Vincentia Connections Hub (in the shop next to Swell Takeaway and The Local Café at the Burton Street shopping village). If you wish to make a voluntary donation, proceeds will support a student scholarship for the Arts Muster workshop program in August this year. Natalie will help any newcomers to stitch get started with simple techniques.
Whale watching season pass
There’s only a few weeks left to secure a great deal on a whole season of whale watching in Jervis Bay. Jervis Bay Wild’s Whale Watching season pass is available to book online for adult $350, concession $325, child $300, which gives you a year of unlimited whale cruises. There have been sightings of whales in the region this week, which is very exciting.
