LEGO Brickfest
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The Rotary Club of Pambula is hosting the event at Club Sapphire on January 23 and 24.
Brickfest coordinator Janet Brandon said it is an interactive exhibition that adds an extra dimension to what we see and do in the area.
“It’s a great family event, it encourages creativity and practical skills for every one – adults and kids,
“There will be a ‘build zone’ for everyone to have a go,” she said.
“The builders are passionate about their LEGO creations and look forward to sharing them with others,” Ms Brandon said.
“The exhibitors will present their creations and will be delighted to chat to anyone who has an interest.”
The Brickfest Exhibition is on Tuesday January 23, 10am to 6pm and Wednesday January 24, 10am to 4pm.
Tickets are available at the front desk of Club Sapphire at a cost of $5 per person, or $15 per family (2 adults and 2 children 12 years and under).
All proceeds of the exhibition will go to support local charities.
Parkinson’s Support Group
The Bega Valley Parkinson’s Support Group will hold their first meeting for the year at Bega Golf Club on Monday, February 5, starting at 10.30am.
This meeting is open to people living with Parkinson's, their carers and members of the public who have an interest in Parkinson's.
The group will celebrate its 10th year this year. It was formed by Phil and Sue Nelson, Bill and Naomi Lewis, current President Bob McDonald and Secretary Jean Nicholson.
The group has been able to provide support,information and encouragement to Parkinson's sufferers throughout the Bega Valley.
Club Bega has been very supportive of the group over the past five years by making the Bega Golf Club available for the group’s monthly meetings
Contact numbers: Bob McDonald (m) 0448 325 002, (landline) 6495 7562. Jean (m) 0426 982 650.
Social anglers’ club
Members of the Bermagui Country Club Social Anglers’ Club were faced with a difficult fishing competition due to the weather conditions over the weekend.
With undoubted enthusiasm, Robert Brown won the prize, enjoying the social get together at the barbecue on Sunday.
Members are reminded of the fishing competition against the Bermagui Hotel next month – February 9-11 – with the Sunday barbecue at 12.30pm at the Country Club.
U3A courses come to Bega
U3A Sapphire Coast (U3ASC) is offering a number of new courses and one-off activities in Bega in Term 1, beginning January 30, this year.
U3ASC hopes to expand its Bega program through the year but, for now, interested retired, or semi-retired, Bega-ites can choose to do courses in Introductory Astrology, Beginners’ French for Travellers, Drawing for Pleasure, Practising Mindfulness, or a short course in the use of the Library’s E-resources.
They can also join The Australian Novel Reading Group or the U3A Choir (Harmless Harmonies); or they can attend one-off activities such as a presentation on Who Made God, and a morning visit to the ABC radio studios for a tour and to see a program being made.
People interested in these – or any of the many courses and activities U3ASC runs in other parts of the shire – can find full details at u3asapphire.wikispaces.com, or by phoning Lindy on 0478152877.
Or they can come to U3ASC’s Bega Registration Day at the Funhouse in Hill St on January 24 from 10am–1pm where course leaders will be on hand to provide information and assistance in registering as U3A members.
U3ASC is part of a world-wide movement of people in their retired, or semi-retired years, who love learning and sharing their knowledge and skills with others.
There are absolutely no educational or professional qualifications required. To join, you just need to be over 50 and to pay a small annual membership fee that entitles you to access any courses or activities run by U3ASC.
Dancing Kate Bush style
“Dancing Kate Bush” is a six-week course to explore the movement, music and style of one of the Funhouse team's personal heroes, Kate Bush.
The class will explore some of Kate's classic dance and movement sequences, and we will also be learning the choreography for Wuthering Heights. It will be a lush and indulgent way to reconnect with your inner Kate Bush.
The course starts on Tuesday February 20, at 6:30pm at the Funhouse Studio - $75 for 6 weeks or $17 casual.
Funhouse working bee
Funhouse Studio Equipment Drive and Working Bee - Our first 'Working Bee' of the year – is on this Friday! Please be sure to come & bring a friend. Drinks, lunch & merriment provided! If you can't stay long but have some handy tools you'd like to drop in, feel free! Friday, January 19, 10am to 3pm.
Animal Welfare League
If you need financial help to have your pet de-sexed please collect a subsidy application form from all Bega Valley Shire Vets before your animal reaches 6 months of age.
Please note that Far South Coast Branch Animal Welfare League NSW volunteers raise the funds to support this de-sexing subsidy and do not receive any government funding.
Helpful hints: Responsible pet ownership begins at home. By keeping your pet contained within your property you can prevent them from wandering, getting lost or injured, or becoming a nuisance to neighbours and vehicles on the road.
Spiral Gallery
An exhibition of silk weavings, paintings and drawings by brother and sister team, Liz and Andy Doyle, opens at Spiral Gallery on Friday, January 19, at 5pm. Artwork by their late sister Jenny will also be on display.
Doyle & Doyle, Coastal Works will run till February 14 and show artwork inspired by our rugged coastline and inland reaches. Drinks and light food will be served at the opening, and the party will continue across the street, at the newly opened Choc Dee coffee bar, afterwards.
Ivy Hill Gallery
An enticing exhibition of landscape and abstract paintings will combine with contemporary sculpture in corten and stainless steel at Ivy Hill Gallery from Thursday, January 18.
Featured artists are Jen Mallinson, Olivia Bernardoff and Antonia Haege.
Join the artists for drinks on Saturday, January 20, from 5pm. You will find Ivy Hill Gallery on the coast road between Bermagui and Tathra. The gallery is open from 10am until 5pm, Thursday to Sunday. This exhibition will run until February 18.
Aladdin auditions
Spectrum Theatre’s new production, Disney Aladdin Jr is holding auditions for youth on the Far South Coast on Monday, January 22.
It is Spectrum Theatre’s first Youth Production of its kind and experience isn’t necessary. The production has 10 performances and one preview performance beginning May 14.
For audition booking and inquiries contact director Amber Little, 0418599704, amberlsd@hotmail.com.
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