Things to do in Murray Bridge: July 21–27, 2023
All you need to know about school holiday activities in the Murraylands, an equipment petting zoo, kalette sampling – yes, that's right – and more.
A free eight-week conversation series on getting older, Getting Older – Let’s Talk About It, will begin this Tuesday at the Tailem Bend Community Centre.
Zest Creative will facilitate different topics to give you an opportunity to exchange your views and insights on growing older with meaning and passion.
Some of the topics to be explored are home, belonging and community, the reality of ageing, money matters, living with meaning and purpose and the importance of social connection.
But if you’re not quite in that age bracket yet, there are plenty of activities on over the final weekend of the school holidays – read on below.
Friday ⛅ 17°
Family film at the library – Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: 10am and 2pm at the Murray Bridge Library. Looking to relax in the school holidays with a fun flick? Who said that you should never smile at a crocodile? For more information, phone the library on 8539 1175 or email library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Quilt exhibition: 10am–4pm (today and Saturday) at the John Dohler Hall, 31 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge. This quilt exhibition from the Bridge Patches and Quilters is to raise money for a Sozo machine at the Country Health Connect centre. So, see some quilts and support a worthy cause. There’ll also be morning and afternoon tea and a light lunch available, along with a quilt shop and a trading table with handmade goodies. Cost: $5 admission. For more information, phone Sue on 0410 968 437 or Erica on 0432 351 316.
Funeral of June Rodda: 11am at the Minge Chapel, 63 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge. For more information, phone 8531 1111.
Equipment petting zoo: 11am–2pm at the Station, 3–5 Railway Terrace, Murray Bridge. In this free, all-ages event, you’re invited to explore the enchanting world of keyboards and piano sounds, explore drums and percussion instruments in the Noise Room or enter the DJ-ing room and experience the thrill of mixing and blending music. For more information, phone 0427 400 635 or email station-admin@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Kalette in-store sampling: 1pm–4pm at Farm Fresh Market, 185 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. What’s a kalette, you ask? It’s a brand-new vegetable, combining the best flavours of Brussels sprouts and kale. If you’re curious, pop in for a free in-store sample. For more information, phone 8531 2888.
CFS Bushfire Blitz: 6pm at the Ettrick Fire Station, 15508 Karoonda Highway, Ettrick. Come to an informative and interactive 45-minute presentation that focuses on your area’s bushfire risk; bushfire behaviour; how to protect your house and property; personal safety; and bushfire survival planning. Registrations: cfs.sa.gov.au. For more information, phone Michael Amos on 0408 798 716 or email michael.amos@eso.sa.gov.au.
Saturday ☔ 16°
Tailem Bend market: From 9am (sellers from 8am to 2pm) at Saint Luke’s Church, Station Drive, Tailem Bend. If you’re into markets, then check out plants, produce, preserves, handicraft, sweets, bric-a-brac, CDs, DVDs, tools, coffee and cake, a sausage sizzle and more. For more information and bookings for sellers, contact Tony Aylen on 040 0870 878.
Quilt exhibition: 10am–4pm (today and Saturday) at the John Dohler Hall, 31 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge. This quilt exhibition from the Bridge Patches and Quilters is to raise money for a Sozo machine at the Country Health Connect centre. So, see some quilts and support a worthy cause. There’ll also be morning and afternoon tea and a light lunch availabe, along with a quilt shop and a trading table with handmade goodies. Cost: $5 admission. For more information, phone Sue on 0410 968 437 or Erica on 0432 351 316.
Sunday ☔ 16°
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Monday ☁ 16°
Kanga training with Rachel: 9am (every Monday in Term 3) at the Square, 2 South Terrace, Murray Bridge. Strap on your carriers and get moving with Rachel in a postpartum safe, full-body, low-impact exercise class that improves muscular and cardiovascular endurance. All parents are welcome. Cost: free. Bookings: Contact Rachel at rachel@kangatraining.com.au or phone the Wellbeing Hub on 0468 640 800.
Playing for All: 3.30pm–4.30pm (every Monday) at the Fraser Park Primary School Gymnasium, 25–27 Burdekin Avenue, Murray Bridge. Playing for All is back for Term 3. It’s a games-based program for children with intellectual disability and/or autism, helping them to get active, make friends and have fun while learning important life skills. Cost: $5 for the term. Bookings and more information: events.humantix.com.
Tuesday ⛅ 16°
Yarn group at the library: 9.30am–12pm every Tuesday. Come along for a chat and help make a blanket or two. Bookings essential: Phone the library on 8539 1175.
Getting older – let’s talk about it! Ageing well in your community: 10am–12.30pm (every Tuesday) at the Murray Bridge Community Centre, 141 Railway terrace, Tailem Bend. This eight-week conversation series, presented by Zest Creative, provides an opportunity to share with and learn from others about what it takes to succesfully grow older. Cost: Free (with refreshments provided). Bookings: Phone 8572 3513 or email info@tbcc.org.au.
Funeral of Shaune Standley: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, 63 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge. For more information, phone 8531 1111.
Wednesday ☀ 21°
Personal security information session: 10am–12pm at the Murray Bridge Library. Learn about personal security, with topics including being out and about; celebrations; driving and parking; public transport; ATM banking; and online safety. Bookings: Phone the library on 8539 1175, email library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au or speak to staff in person.
Raffia and fabric art workshop: 10am–2pm at the Square Community Centre, 2 SouthTerrace, Murray Bridge. Be raffish and come along to this workshop presented by Danielle from Creative Raffia. Create either a mat or basket using raffia and fabric. Some fabric will be supplied, but if you have a specific colour or pattern, please bring it along. You may also want to bring some farbric you treasure (your partner’s clothes etc.) to make a memory mat. All other materials will be provided. Cost: $30. Bookings essential: Phone 8531 1799 or visit murraybridgecommunitycentre.com.au.
Horse racing: 11am–5pm at the Murray Bridge Racing Club, 342 Brinkley Road, Gifford Hill. You can watch seven different races, each with prize pools from between $22,000 and $25,000. For more information, phone 8532 2310.
Thursday ⛅ 17°
Yarn group at the library: 9.30am–12pm every Thursday. Come along for a chat and help make a blanket or two. Bookings essential: Phone the library on 8539 1175.
Bedtime stories at the library: 6pm–6.30pm at the Murray Bridge Library. Children of all ages are welcome to come along in their PJs and bring their favourite teddy and hear bedtime stories. For more information, phone the library on 8539 1175 or email library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
Thursday night movies at the library – The Monuments Men: 5.30pm–7.30pm at the Murray Bridge Library. Matt Damon and George Clooney star in this story of an unlikely WWII platoon sent to Germany to rescue creative masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners. For more information, phone the library on 8539 1175 or email library@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
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