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Things to do in Murray Bridge: September 9-15, 2022

All you need to know about Ride Against Suicide, the netball grand final and Painting the Bridge Read.

Viki Ntafillis

Sep 8, 2022 — 4 min read

Welcoming Week coincides with R U Ok? Day, which makes it seem like now is the perfect time to check in with those around us. Photo: RCMB/Facebook.

Today is R U OK Day, a day that focusses on mental health by imploring us to simply ask our nearest and dearest: “Are you okay?”

A simple check-in could give someone the opportunity to let go of whatever burden they are carrying, and can even save a life.

In keeping with this theme, the Ride Against Suicide will go ahead this Sunday, ending with a parade in the Royal Adelaide Show’s main arena.

Netball grand finals will be on this Saturday, with Imperials and Mypo battling it out for the trophy.

This week is also Welcoming Week; the theme is #WhereWeBelong, which focuses on the places that encourage belonging, like art galleries, libraries and the riverfront.

The folks at the library are ready for you to Paint the Bridge Read this Friday. Photo: Viki Ntafillis.

Friday ☂ 17°

Storytime with SAPOL and Paint the Bridge Read launch: 10.30am at Murray Bridge Library. Celebrate Child Protection Week for an exciting time at the library with one of the local police officers.

It’s Imps against Mypo; who will take out the title this Saturday? Photo: RMNA/Facebook.

Saturday ⛅ 17°

River Murray netball: At Meningie Netball Club. Grand final.

Intermediate three: 8.30am, court one. Mypolonga v Ramblers.
Junior two: 8.30am, court two. Tailem Bend v Ramblers.
Intermediate two: 9.45am, court one. Jervois v Mypolonga.
Sub-junior one: 9.45am, court two. Imperials v Ramblers.
Intermediate one: 11am, court one. Mypolonga v Imperials.
Sub-junior two: 11am, court two. Mypolonga v Imperials.
Junior one: 12.15pm, court two. Imperials v Mypolonga.
A Reserves: 12.45pm, court one. Mypolonga v Imperials.
B Reserves: 2.45pm, court two. Imperials v Mypolonga.
B Grade: 2pm, court one. Ramblers v Mypolonga.
C Grade: 1.30pm, court two. Mannum v Mypolonga.
A Grade: 3.15pm, court one. Imperials v Mypolonga.

River Murray football: at Meningie Oval. Preliminary finals.

Under 14s: 9am Tailem Bend v Mypolonga
Under 16s: 10am Tailem Bend v Mypolonga
Under 18s: 11.15am Imperials v Ramblers
Reserves: 12.40pm Mypolonga v Tailem Bend
League: 2.30pm Imperials v Meningie

Festival of Ferrari: gates open from 10.30am at The Bend Motorsport Park. See over 50 Ferraris from The Bend’s viewing platforms. Hosted by the Ferrari Club SA.

The Ride Against Suicide will conclude at the Royal Adelaide Show for a final lap in the main arena. Photo: Peri Strathearn.

Sunday ⛅ 17°

Antiques and Collectables Fair: 10am-4pm at Meningie RSL hall. In aid of the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Critiques available for item @ $2 per item all day. Morning and afternoon tea and soup will be available. To book a site, contact Marianne Cunneen on 0437320779.

Ride Against Suicide: from 8am. Be a part of South Australia’s 7th Ride Against Suicide. Choose to ride from Palmer, Nuriootpa or Two Wells, for an all-group meet up at the Royal Adelaide Show main arena at 3pm. Riders will have the opportunity to take part in a parade in the arena from 3pm. For more information or to register, visit mycause.com.au.

Jazz in the Hills: 12pm at Carob and Hare, 14 Old Princes Highway, Kanmantoo. Enjoy some fun jazz music at this unique destination in the Adelaide Hills, along with beer, wine and local produce. Tickets: $19 at www.eventbrite.com.au.

Sunday sessions with Jordan Holmes: 2-3pm at the Murray Bridge Library.

Monday ⛅ 15°

Author talk with Leonie Kelsall: 1-2pm at the Murray Bridge Library. Author of The Wattle Seed In and The Farm at Peppertree Crossing, don’t miss out on meeting this South Australian author, who has even lived in the Murraylands throughout her life.

Council meeting: 7pm at the Murray Bridge council office, or via the Rural City of Murray Bridge YouTube channel.

Tuesday ⛅ 18°

Foster and Kinship Carer Week – Murray Bridge lunch: 11.30-2pm at Murray Bridge Community Club. To say thankyou for the important role they play, carers are invited to a lunch at the community centre. For more information or to register, visit eventbrite.com.au or contact Christine Schulz at christine.schulz@sa.gov.au or 8535 6200.

Jervois Hall AGM: 7.30pm in the hall room. All are welcome to attend, all positions will de declared vacant to form a new committee. Several members are retiring so the committee is looking for new members from the community to join.

Wednesday ⛅ 19°

Youth council forum: 10.30am-2.30pm at Murray Bridge Town Hall. Be a part of shaping the future of Murray Bridge. For people aged 12-24. Hear from motivational speaker Rhiannon Tracey and CEO of Local Government Professionals Rhiannon Grebenshikoff. The event is free, to register visit eventbrite.com.

Thursday ☂ 18°

Murray Bridge Community Centre AGM: 1.30pm at the Edwards Square Community Centre, 2 South Terrace. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by September 12 2022, as attendance is by registration only. Email cdo@mbcci.org.au. If you’re interested in becoming a board member please email the above address to request a board nomination form or call Jade or Sarah on 8531 1799.

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