Things to do in Murray Bridge: April 26-May 2
Your guide to the Dragway at the Bend track championship, a native plant giveaway and more.
Local and interstate racers will battle it out down the quarter mile at the Bend this Saturday.
Who will take home the points and trophy in the track championshipâs grand final?
Expect a full day of tyre-smoking, wheels-up drag racing action for the whole family.
- Tickets: $25 at www.outix.co.
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Friday 26th âď¸ 19°
Zootopia: 10am and 2pm at Murray Bridge Library. When Judy Hopps, a rookie officer in the Zootopia Police Department, sniffs out a sinister plot, she enlists the help of a con artist to solve the case in order to prove her abilities to Chief Bogo. Book: 8539 1175.
Funeral service for Rosalind Joan Karpany: 1pm at Tailem Bend Town Hall.
Saturday 27th â 20°
River Murray football and netball: Southern Suns v Mallee Storm at Pinnaroo; Coorong Cats v Mypolonga Tigers at Tintinara Oval; Ramblers v Tailem Bend at Le Messurier Oval, Murray Bridge; Mannum v Imperials at Mannum. All A-grade football matches at 2.30pm, all A-grade netball matches at 12.30pm.
Parkrun: 8am every Saturday at Narooma Wetlands, 74 Long Island Road, Murray Bridge. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event; walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate â itâs up to you; please register before you attend your first Parkrun at www.parkrun.com.au and click on Narooma Wetlands.
Dragway at the Bend Track Championship grand final: Gates at 8am, qualifying from 9am, eliminations and finals from 2-7pm at the Bend Motorsport Park. Round five of the track championship will see the first ever track champions crowned. A full day of tyre-smoking, wheels-up drag racing action for the whole family. Tickets: www.outix.co.
Roto-sport flight discovery BBQ day: From 11am at Rolloâs Airfield, 214 Pallamana Road, Pallamana. Attend the flight discovery briefing in the hangar, enjoy a BBQ lunch and book a 30-minute flight in a gyro or fixed wing aircraft. Bookings essential: www.eventbrite.com.au.
50-plus Friendship Group: 1.30pm at the Square, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Meetings are held on the last Saturday of each month to touch base and have a coffee. Outings and events, shared interests, no subs or joining fees. More information: Call Murray Bridge Community Centre 8531 1799.
Sunday 28th âď¸ 24°
Sidecar spectacular: 7am-4pm at South Coast MX Club, 3761 Old Princes Highway, Monarto. Senior, junior and peewee sidecar classes, senior solo vintage, senior open solo; racing from 10am.
Native plant giveaway: 9am-2pm (while stocks last) at Brinkley ReUse Centre, 524 Brinkley Road, Brinkley. The council will give away more than 3000 plants, of more than 30 different native species grown and nurtured by volunteers. The following quantities will be available for each property: five plants for up to 500m²; 10 plants for 500m² and above. There will also be a market day with a large variety of up-cycled items on sale and a coffee van.
Bird expo: 11am-2pm at Murray Bridge Racing Club, Gifford Hill. Ample parking, food, trade displays, free childrenâs raffle; presented by the Lower Murray Bird Club. $2.
Monday 29thâď¸đ§ď¸ 22°
Quiet dinner at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge: 5.30-7pm for families, 7-8.30pm for adults in the Charles Sturt function room. In collaboration with Autism SA, the Bridgeport Hotel will hold this special dining event on the last Monday of each month. The venue features low lighting and reduced sound, no background TV, and tables will be adequately spaced apart to ensure space and privacy. Bookings or more information: 8532 2002.
Tuesday 30th â 20°
Yarn Group at the Library: 9.30am-12 noon at Murray Bridge Library. Come along for a chat and help make a blanket or two. Please contact the library on 8539 1175 to book or for further information.
Sprout Cooking and Health Studio: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Cooking demonstration. Call the Library to book on 8539 1175.
Hip Hop Connect: 4-6pm at The Station, Murray Bridge. Hip Hop Connect is an exciting and engaging program for youth interested in Hip Hop. This program offers a variety of workshops, and offers young people the chance to connect with other Hip Hop heads, poets and music makers. Suitable for 12-25-year-olds, equipment and snacks provided. Call for more info: 0427 400 635.
Wednesday 1st â 19°
Horse racing: From 11.30am at Murray Bridge Racing Club, 342 Brinkley Road, Murray Bridge. Thereâs nothing like a day at the races. Tickets: www.moshtix.com.au.
Creative Kids Craft - Motherâs Day: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. Come and make some craft with your friends. Suitable for kids aged 5-12. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.
Thursday 2nd â 19°
Stitch âem up sewing group: 5-7.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Join like-minded people who love sewing, you might even learn a thing or two. All skill levels welcome, from beginners to advanced. This group will have you in stitches. For more information please call the library: 8539 1175.
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