Things to do in Murray Bridge: October 21-27, 2022
All you need to know about the Bend Autofest, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Expo, the mayoral forum and more.
This weekend the Bend Autofest will kicking off once again, featuring the Shannons Motorsport Australia Championships, the Bend Classic, the Adelaide Hills Rally and a GT festival.
To celebrate mental health month, local service providers are putting on an expo, with a variety of stalls, activities and guest speakers.
Murray Bridge News’ mayoral forum is also this Friday night, so come along and hear what the candidates would plan to achieve, should they be elected mayor.
On Sunday, Monteith Hall’s 100th birthday will be celebrated with a barbecue lunch; you can read all about the hall’s fascinating history and latest refurb here.
Also, if you guess the name of the new giraffe calf at Monarto Safari Park you’ll go in the running for a double pass to a giraffe safari – but get in quick because the competition ends on Wednesday.
Friday ⛅ 24°
Murray Bridge Mental Health and Wellbeing Expo: 10am-3pm at Murray Bridge Town Hall. A community event that promotes mental health and wellbeing, featuring a variety of stalls and activities. These include sound baths, live music, massages, EFT/tapping and more. Guest speakers on the day will be Body Image Movement founder Taryn Brumfitt and Hutt Street Centre CEO Chris Burns. The event is free.
The Bend AutoFest: from 8am at The Bend Motorsport Park. A massive three day event featuring Shannons Motorsport Australia Championships, The Bend Classic, Adelaide Hills Rally and GT Festival. Tickets are $25-$40 and available at eventbrite.com.au.
Murray Bridge mayoral forum: 7-9pm at Murray Bridge Town Hall. Listen to mayoral candidates Wayne Thorley and Dawn Matthews as they introduce themselves and explain what they hope to achieve in the job. The event is free; to register visit eventbrite.com.au.
Saturday ⛅ 22°
The Bend AutoFest: from 8am at The Bend Motorsport Park. A massive three day event featuring Shannons Motorsport Australia Championships, The Bend Classic, Adelaide Hills Rally and GT Festival. Tickets are $25-$40 and available at eventbrite.com.au.
Art En Plein Air at the Round House: 1-3pm, meeting at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. En plein air means “in the open air” in French, which is a fitting name since you’ll be making your art amongst the impressive scenery of the Round House. Some art materials will be available to try on the day but participants are encouraged to bring their own materials. Tickets are $20, or $17 concession. Bookings are essential, to book a ticket visit eventbrite.com.au.
Resin art beginner class: 10am-12pm at Tailem Bend Community Centre. Learn the techniques to creating a unique design in resin. All materials are included. Tickets are $80/$60. To book your spot, call 8572 3513 or email info@tbcc.org.au.
Fiction and Friction meet and greet: 4-7pm at the Bridgeport Hotel. Get to know a dynamic group of local authors. Tickets are $43.29 at eventbrite.com.au.
Sunday ☂ 20°
The Bend AutoFest: from 8am at The Bend Motorsport Park. A massive three day event featuring Shannons Motorsport Australia Championships, The Bend Classic, Adelaide Hills Rally and GT Festival. Tickets are $25-$40 and available at eventbrite.com.au.
Monteith Hall centenary celebrations: 11am at Monteith Hall. BBQ and salad lunch for sale, complimentary afternoon tea. A raffle will be drawn on the day, and a slideshow of past photos of the hall will be on display. All are welcome.
Monday ⛅ 22°
Know of anything happening today? Email viki@murraybridge.news.
Tuesday ⛅ 22°
Fashion parade: 1.30-2pm at Murray Bridge Anglican Cathedral, 8 Mannum Road. Tickets are $12 and include afternoon tea and door prize. To RSVP call Lee Lyons on 0408 811 293 or Joy Paech 0408 378 323.
Wednesday ⛅ 21°
Being Digital – using Facebook: 10am-12pm at the Murray Bridge Library. Learn how to get the most out this popular social media platform under the guidance of a digital learning officer. Please bring a device. If you have any questions, call the library on 8539 1175 and ask for Suzette.
Thursday ⛅ 22°
Flourish by Five seminar: 6-8.30pm at Uniting Church, Narooma Boulevard. Hear the facts, grasp the division and add your voice to determine how all pre-schoolers in the the region can have access to positive learning experiences. To register, text ‘seminar’ and your name to 0411 306 878.
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