Things to do in Murray Bridge: September 8–14, 2023
All you need to know about a Voice forum, the Rockleigh 105/Gravel Fest X, The Big Bad Musical, National Bilby Day and more.
The South Australian Council of Social Service (SACOSS), Empowered Communities and ac.care invite you to attend a forum in Murray Bridge about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and its call to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution, implement a First Nations Voice to Parliament and work towards Treaty and Truth-telling as key steps on Australia’s journey to reconciliation.
Come along to the John Dohler Hall at 10.30am this Tuesday to hear about the Uluru Statement, the forthcoming referendum and the question all Australians are being asked to consider.
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Friday 🌧️ 15°
Outdoor play for children: 9.30am–11.30am at Our Paddock, 97 Hartmann Road, Monarto. Our Paddock welcomes families with children from 0–5 years old. The aim of the outdoor play sessions, run by qualified occupational therapists, is to make sure you have a great time playing with your child/ren, while forging a strong connection between you and your family in a calming atmosphere. Bookings: $22.49 at eventbrite.com.au.
Off shears sale: 1pm–3pm at Murray Bridge saleyards, off Cypress Terrace, Murray Bridge. Looking to buy sheep? Then come to this sheep sale, run by Elders. For bookings or more information, phone 8531 9200 or email MurrayBridgeLivestock@elders.com.au.
Saturday ⛅ 18°
The Big Bad Musical: 1pm and 7pm at the Murray Bridge Performing Arts + Function Centre, 13–17 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. For something different, experience a fun, interactive show about the trial of the Big Bad Wolf, accused of a crime against fairytale characters. The show has catchy songs and humorous dialogue, and the audience – that’d be you – serves as the jury. Tickets: $20 at trybooking.com or at the door.
Rockleigh 105/Gravel Fest X: From 1pm Saturday at Ride HQ, Monarto Sports Complex, Schenscher Road, Monarto – off SE Freeway/Old Princes Highway. Mountain bike riders who like a bit of gravel in their ride will love the Jekyll and Hyde enduro and the sunset Classic Night Grinder. Registrations: raceroster.com/events. Cost: From $40. For more information, contact Morgan Coull on 0431 638 721 or at Morgan.Coull@gmail.com.
Sunday ☀️ 20°
Rockleigh 105/Gravel Fest X: 5.30am registration and 6am start for Mad Dog Miller (160km); 7am registration and 8am start for Rockleigh 105 (105km); 8am registration for 9am start for Rockleigh 65km, 45km and 21km rides, all starting at Ride HQ, Monarto Sports Complex, Schenscher Road, Monarto – off SE Freeway/Old Princes Highway. Ride your heart out on the second day of this mountain bike event. Registrations: raceroster.com/events. Cost: From $30. For more information, contact Morgan Coull on 0431 638 721 or at Morgan.Coull@gmail.com.
National Bilby Day: 9.30am–5pm at Monarto Safari Park, 63 Monarto Road, Monarto. Hop in to help celebrate the cute Australian native bilbies. Almost too cute. Spend $10 or more in the Safari Shop and receive a free Melba’s chocolate bilby. Bookings: From $25 at tickets.zoossa.com.au. For more information, contact Monarto Safari Park on 854 89501 or visit www.monartosafari.com.au.
PALM (Pacific Australian Labour Mobility) church service and BBQ: 12pm at Murray Bridge Uniting Church, 1 Narooma Boulevard, Murray Bridge. Everyone is welcome to attend a church service and hear special guest speaker Israel Trevor Sibia. Afterwards, there’ll be a BBQ in the park. For more information, phone 8532 5150.
Sunday Sessions – Barney Rebel: 2pm–3pm at the Murray Bridge Library. What better way to chill out on a Sunday than a bit of live music? Today’s Sunday Session features the musical alter ego of none other than Murray Bridge News editor, Peri Strathearn. For more information, contact the library on 8539 1175 or at library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
The Big Bad Musical: 7pm at the Murray Bridge Performing Arts + Function Centre, 13–17 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge. For something different, experience a fun, interactive show about the trial of the Big Bad Wolf, accused of a crime against fairytale characters. The show has catchy songs and humorous dialogue, and the audience – that’d be you – serves as the jury. Tickets: $20 at trybooking.com or at the door.
Monday ⛅ 23°
Author talk with Rosemary Garreffa: 2pm at the Murray Bridge Library. Hear Rosemary Garreffa discuss her debut novel, Alfredo – How the Angel Got His Wings. The novel combines women’s fiction and contemporary fantasy with themes of familial generational sagas, forgiveness and with end-of-life (cancer) issues. For more information, contact the library on 8539 1175 or at library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Tuesday ⛅ 24°
Story Time Tuesday: 9.30am every Tuesday (until September 26) at the Murray Bridge Library. Read, learn, sing. For more information, contact the library on 8539 1175 or at library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
First Nations Voice, Treaty and Truth forum: 10.30am–12.30pm at John Dohler Hall, 5 Marchand Street, Murray Bridge. This forum is a chance to hear about and discuss the Uluru Statement, the forthcoming referendum and the question all Australians are being asked to consider. Registrations: sacoss.org.au.
Wednesday ⛅ 25°
Funeral service for Frances Griffiths: 11am at the Murray Bridge RSL, Lot 2, Ross Road, Murray Bridge East. For more information, visit mingefunerals.com or phone 8531 1111.
Welcoming Week 2023 at the Round House: 11am–3pm from Wednesday to Sunday at the Round House, 146 Railway Terrace, Murray Bridge. Do you want to find out more about some of the first European settlers who called Murray Bridge home? Then come to the Round House or visit www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Thursday ⛅ 28°
Thursday night at the movies – Long Story Short (rated M): 5.30pm at the Murray Bridge Library, Level 2, 51 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Teddy wakes up the morning after his wedding to discover he’s jumping forward to the next year of his life every few minutes. He must make every second count if he’s going to win back the woman he loves. Cost: Free. For more information, contact the library on 8539 1175 or at library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
PALM scheme community information event: 6pm–8 pm at Murray Bridge Uniting Church, 1 Narooma Boulevard, Murray Bridge. Learn about the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, which allows eligible Australian businesses to hire workers from nine Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste when there aren’t enough local workers available. For more information, visit eventbrite.com.au.
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