What’s on this week in Jervis Bay
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You know it’s nearly Christmas in Jervis Bay when…
… Roadside cherries appear – the new fruit harvests from Young are at roadside stalls around JB, also apricots, plums and honey. Here at JB Weekend we have already devoured a crate of cherries.
… Santas appear on bicycles
For just $15 you can support our local firefighters while having the most fun dressed in Christmas clobber, on the annual Santa Ride in Huskisson. Takes off from Husky pub on Saturday 9 December, buy your tickets now.
… On Paddleboards
Join in the Sussex Inlet annual Santa Paddle this Saturday 2 December, registration from 11am for a paddle at midday, book your spot on the event page.
… And on the Beach!
Photo sessions with the surfing Santa are almost booked out so check out what’s left, including some dog-friendly slots.
Book your slot now for a photo shoot with Jervis Bay Beach Santa. Photo: supplied
… Markets are full of gift ideas.
So many options this weekend! You could have all your Christmas shopping finished. Try the Milton Village Christmas Markets this Saturday 2 December, 9-2, the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum Twilight Markets Saturday from 3-7, or the Kangaroo Valley Christmas Shopping Night on Friday 1 December 3-8, or a twilight artisan & food truck market at The Mill in Pyree.
Give the gift of art, shop along the Currarong Art Trail Saturday December 2 from 10-2, and support local artists.
You can light up a kid’s Christmas
There’s still time to put some Christmas cheer under the Giving Tree at the St Georges Basin Country Club. Pick a gift for a 0-12 year-old child, and leave it (unwrapped) under the tree before 11 December.
Carols in the Park
Bring your rugs, chairs and a few $ for the food trucks and enjoy Christmas Carols thanks to the Lions Club this Saturday from 6pm at Paradise Beach Reserve in Sanctuary Point.
Help Keep JB Clean
There are some incredible people here in JB who are passionate about keeping our environment as clean and safe as possible, mobilising the community to help, and even collecting data to improve environmental outcomes for everyone. You can get involved this Sunday from 10am in Huskisson where the freediving tour operators, Woebegone, are helping a team of volunteers to clean up along the waterfront. Check their Facebook post for all the details, and enjoy a hot beverage from Serotonin on Currambene as a thank you.
Festivals
It’s the Vincentia Festival at the Burton Street Village this Saturday, officially opening the newly renovated village square, lots of food and drink, live music and stalls, 12-8.
Live Music
Welcome in the first weekend in December with a fantastic choice of local live music. Flamin Galah has a great line up all weekend Starting on Friday 1 Dec with Kate Young at 5.30pm, then Saturday at 4.30pm is Three Hours South and Sunday from 1pm is Shaun Baxter 1pm. Table bookings are highly recommended.
Jervis Bay Brewing Co is always humming on a Sunday, this weekend it’s Jeremy Butterworth in the Taproom from 4pm.
Chill out on the deck at vegetarian restaurant Serotonin on Currambene this Friday and enjoy the sounds of is Kane Cali from 5pm.
Chill out on the deck with live music and a cocktail at Serotonin on Currambene. Photo: supplied
