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.
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.
Friday ☀ 28°
Josh Dawes: 6-10pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Live music.
Priscilla: Queen of the Desert: SOLD OUT.
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.
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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