Things to do in Murray Bridge: September 10-16, 2021

Here's the lowdown on River Murray netball's grand finals, the Rockleigh 105 Gravelfest, Priscilla, live music and more.

It has been two years since the River Murray Netball Association’s best last competed in a grand final. Photo: RMNA/Facebook.

The Imperial Netball Club will play for an astounding seventh straight A grade premiership this Saturday when the River Murray Netball Association holds its grand finals.

After last season was cancelled due to COVID-19, two years’ worth of training will come down to the deciding matches in 12 grades.

Mypolonga stands in Imps’ way in A grade, and will also have teams in the Bs, B reserves and five junior grades.

Imperials will have a shot at seven flags overall, including in A reserves, B reserves and C grade.

Host club Tailem Bend, Mannum, Jervois and Meningie will each have two teams competing, and Ramblers just their C grade.

The on-court action will start at 8.30am, with the A grade decider to be played at 3.15pm.

Peta Davis, as Miss Understanding, gives audiences a preview of the Murray Bridge production of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. Photo: Peri Strathearn.

Friday ☀ 28°

Josh Dawes: 6-10pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Live music.

Priscilla: Queen of the Desert: SOLD OUT.

Chris Vlatko will perform at the Bridgeport Hotel on Saturday night. Photo: Chris Vlatko/Facebook.

Saturday ⛅ 24°

River Murray Football League preliminary finals: At Jaensch Park, Tailem Bend.

Ferrari Club Australia SA track day: At The Bend Motorsport Park. Displays, track sessions and more.

River Murray Netball Association grand finals: From 8.30am at Jaensch Park, Tailem Bend. Mypolonga v Imperials in A grade at 3.15pm.

Preschool passion project: 10-11.30am at Murray Bridge Library. Explore sensory science sensations, mathematical magic, artistic avenues and musical masterpieces with your preschooler. Book: Search for Play with a Purpose Australia on Facebook or call Tina on 0467 096 402.

Australian International Pedal Prix: CANCELLED.

Chris Vlatko: 6-10pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Live music.

Priscilla: Queen of the Desert: SOLD OUT.

Cyclists will get a challenge out west of Murray Bridge on Sunday at the Rockleigh 105 Gravelfest. Photo: MMI Events.

Sunday ☂ 16°

Rockleigh 105 Gravelfest: 8am-4pm starting at the Monarto Sports Complex. An off-pavement, gravel grinder-style cycling challenge in aid of the Rockleigh CFS, over four distances from 21 to 105 kilometres, through amazing landscapes. Register: raceroster.com.

National Bilby Day: 9.30am-5pm at Monarto Safari Park. Free Melba's chocolate bilby on arrival. Admission: $39/28/21 at www.monartosafari.com.au/tickets.

Antiques and collectables fair: 10am-2pm at Meningie Uniting Church, 2 Princes Highway. Various stalls; critique sessions at 11am and 2pm for $2 an item; morning tea, afternoon tea and soup lunch available; proceeds to Friends of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

U3A Vocalise: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Sunday Sessions live music.

Noel Kneebone and John Harvey: 2-5pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Live music.

Messy Church: 3.30-5.30pm at Murray Bridge Uniting Church. Families celebrate Jesus and Joseph's amazing dream coat, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Priscilla: Queen of the Desert: SOLD OUT.

Monday ⛅ 16°

Jordan Holmes: 5-9pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Live music.

Kickstart Loans Program introduction: 5.30-7pm at the Murray Bridge council office, 2 Seventh Street. For entrepreneurs aged 12-25 interested in securing an interest-free loan of up to $2000 for their businesses. Apply: www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au.

Murray Bridge council meeting: From 7pm at the Murray Bridge council office, 2 Seventh Street. Live streamed on Youtube.

Tuesday ⛅ 18°

Katherine Wicker: 5-9pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Live music.

Wednesday ⛅ 21°

Jordan Holmes: 5-9pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Live music.

Thursday ☀ 25°

Spring bush walk: 10am-12pm at Monarto Safari Park. Join a guided walk with former Zoos SA president Heather Caddick and experience African animals, native plant life and wildflowers. Admission: $39/28/21 at www.monartosafari.com.au/tickets.

Life stories with Peri: 2-4pm at Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace. Put your achievements, memories or experiences into words with Murray Bridge News journalist Peri Strathearn.

Jordan Holmes: 5-9pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Live music.

Land: 5.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Thursday night movie about a hunter who brings a grieving lawyer back from the brink of death in the Rocky Mountains.

A Fire Inside: 7pm at Cameo Cinema, Murray Bridge. Preview screening of a film about the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-20, the people who responded to it and the price they paid, in aid of Lifeline, admission includes small popcorn and drink. Tickets: $20 at www.cameocinema.com.au.

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