Things to do in Murray Bridge: November 25-December 1, 2022
All you need to know about the Australian Superbike Championship race at the Bend, Murray Bridge Marathon Festival, David Strassman's tour and more.
The nation’s top-flight motorcycle racing series will have its grand finale at Tailem Bend this weekend as the Australian Superbike Championship rolls into the Bend Motorsport Park.
Moto GP racer Jack Miller and Moto 3’s Joel Kelso will be among the star riders competing at the venue’s international circuit over Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
If you’d rather get the legs working than sit in a grandstand, there were still spots left for Sunday’s Murray Bridge Marathon Festival, which will run on a modified course owing to bridge works and imminent flooding.
Or, if you’re more of a music fiend, head to Murray Bridge’s gallery for a quiz night on Friday or the Station for a jam on Sunday.
Friday ☀ 32°
Australian Superbike Championship: 8.30am-6.10pm at the Bend Motorsport Park. Free practice sessions in seven racing categories, gates open 7am, continues Saturday and Sunday.
Go Getter community day: 9am-5pm at Go Getter community hub, 100 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. Celebrate the opening of the NDIS provider's community hub with free food and drinks, live entertainment, interactive games, special guests, prize giveaways and more. Reserve a spot: www.eventbrite.com.au.
An afternoon with John Ovenden: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. The former ABC and BBC World Service newsreader will present a talk on his 55 years in the media. Book: 8539 1175.
Funeral service for John “Jack” Aunger: 2pm at the Minge Funerals chapel, Murray Bridge.
Music quiz night: 6-9pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Mark the opening of the Pub Rock exhibition from Canberra's National Portrait Gallery with giveaways, prizes, fun and games over four rounds of music-themed trivia. Bookings essential: www.eventbrite.com.
Saturday ⛅ 29°
Market day at St Luke’s: 7am-1pm at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Station Drive, Tailem Bend. A fun day for all and a chance to find interesting and unusual presents for Christmas: garden and farm produce, bric-a-brac, books, tools, preservatives, memorabilia, plants, clothing, jewellery, drinks, food and more.
Australian Superbike Championship: 8.00am-4.55pm at the Bend Motorsport Park. Racing in seven categories including Superbikes round seven, gates open 7am. Tickets: From $40 at www.outix.co.
Jervois market day: From 9am at Jervois Hall. Craft for Christmas market, lots of stalls, food, bric-a-brac, Santa will be there from 12-1 with gifts for children, raffles, prizes.
David Strassman in The Chocolate Diet: 9.15pm at Murray Bridge Town Hall. Experience David Strassman’s uproarious comedy with the loveable Ted E Bare and the evil Chuck Wood; 7pm show sold out. Tickets: From $59 at events.ticketbooth.com.au.
Sunday ⛅ 22°
Murray Bridge Marathon Festival: 7am-2.15pm, starting at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Half-marathon, 10-kilometre, 5km and 2.5km distances; no full-length marathon due to bridge works and imminent flooding; athletes’ dinner and registration at the Bridgeport Hotel from 4-7pm the night before. Register: $50/30/20 at raceroster.com.
Australian Superbike Championship: 8.30am-6.10pm at the Bend Motorsport Park. Racing in five categories, Superbikes qualifying, gates open 7am, continues Sunday. Tickets: From $40 at www.outix.co.
Music Connection: 11am-3pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. Open mic; perform on stage, meet other musicians, PA and lighting provided, bring your instrument, supportive and inclusive, all ages welcome.
Workin’ Overtime: 11am-4pm at the Imperial Football Club, Murray Bridge. Murray Bridge Country Music Club event, lunch available. Admission: $12/10.
Book presentation – Blood, Sweat and Fears: 11am-12pm at Monarto Safari Park. Hear some of Australian author Brian Bassett’s captivating wildlife stories. RSVP: functions@zoossa.com.au.
Lazy Sunday afternoon at Windsong: 1-5pm at Windsong Wines, 370 Clements Road, Langhorne Creek. Jodie and Emlyn O’Regan sing up a storm with their arrangements of trad and roots folk and jazz. Reserve a spot: www.eventbrite.com.au.
Legally Blonde the Musical information night: 7pm at Murray Bridge Players and Singers, 9 Short Street. Anyone interested in being part of the May 2023 musical, on stage or behind the scenes, is welcome to come along.
Monday ☁ 20°
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Tuesday ⛅ 21°
Place of Courage information session: 4pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Information session about a public artwork to be built at Sturt Reserve in tribute to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Book: www.eventbrite.com.
Wednesday ☁ 22°
Using your Android phone: 10am-12pm at Murray Bridge Library. Being Digital session intended to make your life easier and help you get the most out of your device; please bring your own.
Thursday ☁ 25°
Stroke Safe speaker: 2pm at the Murray Mallee GP Network, 55 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. Hear what a stroke is and how to recognise the signs, what to do if someone is having a stroke and how to prevent stroke. Register your interest: 8531 1303.
CD launch at the Station: 5-6.30pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. Year 10 and 11 Murray Bridge High School students will launch their very own CD with all-original tracks.
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