Things to do in Murray Bridge: August 2-8, 2024

The SALA Festival is upon us now that it’s August, and the Murraylands’ first art exhibition opening of the season will be at Tailem Bend this Friday night.

We’ve got a few exhibitions listed in this week’s column, plus more in our preview of the festival – read it here.

For the theatrically inclined, you can catch a recreation of a 1950s radio play at Murray Bridge’s performing arts centre on Saturday night – check out our story from last week for a complete preview.

Or if you’d like to see how the big Gifford Hill development is going, you could head along to the horse races and gaze out into the paddocks.

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Friday 2nd ⛅ 19°

What Will Be: 10am-4pm on weekdays and 11am-3pm on weekends at Murray Bridge Marketplace. Discover a diverse group of local artists at this SALA Festival exhibition.

Loss, grief and trauma information session: 10am-1pm at Murray Bridge Library. Presented by Murray Bridge Lutheran Community, learn how to heal the body, mind and spirit as well as how to stay sane and safe while grieving. Speakers include Pastor David Kuss and facilitator Annette Korzeba. Register: Contact Annette on 0411 306 878 or at korzies@internode.on.net.

Open exhibition opening: 1.30pm at the Coorong Gallery, Tailem Bend. Featuring local Coorong artists using a variety of media. RSVPs would be appreciated for catering numbers to pcrabb@coorong.sa.gov.au.

Funeral service for Norma Gladys Turner: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Saturday 3rd ☀️ 17°

River Murray football and netball: Southern Mallee v Jervois at Lameroo Oval; Coorong Cats v Imperials at Tintinara Oval; Mannum v Ramblers at Mannum Showground; Tailem Bend v Mallee at Jaensch Park, Tailem Bend. A grade netball at 12.30pm, league football at 2.30pm.

Off-street drags: 9am-6pm at the Dragway at the Bend, Tailem Bend. Provides the unique opportunity for legal off-street drag racing. Come and see some of SA’s quickest street-registered cars and bikes. Harley Davidson hour from 12 noon. All makes and models, modern and classic. Free for kids 15 and under. Tickets: From $20 at www.outix.co .

Kids and teens art classes: 10am-12pm at Baden Powell Hall, 27 Sixth Street, Murray Bridge. Free art classes during August focusing on kids and teens lived experiences and mental health. Participants can explore different art materials such as drawing with pens, pencils and oil pastels, painting and mixed media whilst creating in a safe, non judgmental environment. Classes alternate on Saturdays and Sundays. Book: events.humanitix.com/free-kids-and-teens-art-workshops.

Horse racing: Gates open 11am, first race at 12.02pm at Murray Bridge Racing Club, Gifford Hill. There’s nothing like a day at the races. Tickets from $22 at www.moshtix.com.au.

Great Detectives: All New Mysteries: 7.30-9.30pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre (town hall). Be immersed in suspense as we recreate the experience of attending a 1950s radio recording live on stage. This is a night of mystery, comedy and intrigue not to be missed, featuring fan favourite detectives Candy Matson and Johnny Dollar in two new mysteries. Tickets: From $35 at events.ticketbooth.com.au.

Sunday 4th ⛅ 17°

Cars and Coffee: 8-10am in the wharf precinct car park, Wharf Road, Murray Bridge. Check out the cars on display, have a coffee and a bite to eat in the beautiful wharf precinct alongside the Murray River. Coffee, hot chocolates, milkshakes, cool drinks, donuts and egg and bacon rolls available to purchase. Family friendly event held on the first Sunday of the month.

Leonie Kelsall author Talk: 1.30-2.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Join us author Leonie Kelsall talk writing and her new novel The Homestead in the Eucalypts. Book: Contact the library on 8539 1175.

Luke: Time not listed at the Swanport Hotel, Murray Bridge South. Sunday jamming session. More information: Call the hotel on 8532 3666.

Monday 5th ⛅ 17°

Reflections on Homelessness exhibition opening: 11am-12pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. This exhibition is a valuable opportunity to take a moment to broaden our minds about what homelessness means and how it’s experienced. Guest speaker Shane Maddocks, CEO of AC Care. Exhibition runs from August 3 to September 1.

Funeral service for Richard John Harrington: 11am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Funeral service for Conrad Melville James Harmer: 2pm at St Martin’s Lutheran Church, Mannum.

Social walking netball: 6.45pm for a 7pm start at Unity College gym, Murray Bridge. No teams, all ages and experience levels welcome. Just come along and play. Please wear a black or dark coloured top and BYO water. All equipment provided. Cost: $5 payable on the night.

Tuesday 6th ⛅ 17°

Funeral service for Ervin Wilfred Nitschke: 2pm at St Martin’s Lutheran Church, Mannum.

Hip Hop Connect: 4-6pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. Back for term three, join fellow hip hop heads, poets and music makers in a safe and friendly space. For young people aged 12-25. Equipment and snacks included, no experience needed. Call Aiden to book: 0427 400 635.

Wednesday 7th ⛅ 19°

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day: 10am-2pm at 11a Standen Street, Murray Bridge. Join PKT, Communities for Children and HIPPY and celebrate “strong in culture, stronger together”. T-shirt painting, biscuit decorating, build a whirly, face painting and so much more. Please RSVP to Kayla with family name and number of people attending: 0487 561 182.

Circle of Security parenting: 10am-12pm at Centacare Murray Bridge. The program assists parents to provide their children with the emotional support needed to develop good attachment, resilience and school readiness. Call Lyall to book: 0437 389 997.

Funeral service for Kevin Barry Ricketts: 2.30pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Headspace Book and Movie Club: 4-6pm at Headspace Murray Bridge. Come along to watch a movie with an opportunity to discuss the book after the movie. Snacks provided. Young people between ages of 12-25 are welcome to join and this free event. Call 8531 2122 to find out more.

Thursday 8th ☁️ 20°

Bedtime stories: 6-6.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Come along in your pyjamas and bring your favourite teddy. Refreshments provided, children of all ages welcome. Fortnightly at the Library. Call 8539 1175 for information.

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