Things to do in Murray Bridge: September 6-12, 2024
Your guide to all this week's events in the Murraylands, including a TL Swan author signing, Stepping Out, Rockleigh 105 Gravel Fest and more.
Best-selling Australian author TL Swan is a global phenomenon in the world of spicy romance books.
She has sold more than 10 million copies of her works, and they have been translated into 12 languages.
When she tours the United States, her fans queue for up to three hours to get their books signed and have a selfie with her.
But you can skip all that when you meet her in Murray Bridge.
Independent bookstore Fiction and Friction will bring TL Swan to the Bridgeport Hotel this Friday night, so grab your tickets while you can.
The price of admission includes a signed copy of her latest novel, The Bonus, and a drink on arrival.
- Tickets: $41.87 at www.eventbrite.com.au.
This week's column is brought to you by Murraylands Life magazine. To express an interest in sponsoring this weekly feature, contact jane@murraybridge.news.
Friday 6th 🌦️ 21°
Mobile service centre pop up: 9am-4pm opposite the Tailem Bend Post Office. Get help with new claims for most Centrelink payments, updating your information, access to a self service terminal and many other services.
TL Swan book signing and Q&A: 6-8.30pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Join best-selling author TL Swan for an evening of stories and book signings celebrating the release of her new book The Bonus. This event will be hosted by Fiction and Friction. Tickets: $41.87 from www.eventbrite.com.au.
Stepping Out: 7.30pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Set in 80s England, this heartwarming musical comedy follows nine women and one man who gather weekly in a dance hall. Presented by Murray Bridge Players and Singers, runs until September 14. Tickets: $40, or $35 concession, at www.trybooking.com or Ray White Murray Bridge.
Saturday 7th 🌤️ 21°
River Murray football and netball: At Mypolonga Memorial Oval. Includes Coorong v Mypolonga in the A grade football semi-final at 12.45pm and Imperials v Southern Mallee in an A grade netball elimination final at 3.20pm.
Kerryn Hobbs Memorial Competition: From 9am at Murray Bridge Showground. The Mounted Games Association South Australia is joining with the Pancare Foundation to raise money for people affected by pancreatic and other upper GI cancer in memory of Kerryn Hobbs. Mounted games are a series of very fast and exciting races performed by people on ponies. Come and compete or simply come and show your support by watching. Free admission.
Dragway at the Bend: 1-8pm. Off-street drags and tractor pull. Bring your street registered car or motorbike out to the dragway and have some fun. Race your mates or call out a vehicle on the night, or just test your vehicle and skill against the lights. For tickets and more information visit www.outix.co.
Stepping Out: 2pm and 7.30pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Set in 80s England, this heartwarming musical comedy follows nine women and one man who gather weekly in a dance hall. Presented by Murray Bridge Players and Singers, runs until September 14. Tickets: $40, or $35 concession, at www.trybooking.com or Ray White Murray Bridge.
Sunday 8th 🌤️ 20°
River Murray football: At Johnstone Park, Murray Bridge. Includes A grade elimination final between Southern Mallee and Imperials at 12.45pm.
Rockleigh 105 Gravel Fest: 8am-5pm at Monarto Sporting Complex. With distances from 21-105 kilometres, the 11th Gravel Fest will be a firm favourite for off-road bike riders. For more info visit www.mmievents.net.au.
Stepping Out: 7.30pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Set in 80s England, this heartwarming musical comedy follows nine women and one man who gather weekly in a dance hall. Presented by Murray Bridge Players and Singers, runs until September 14. Tickets: $40, or $35 concession, at www.trybooking.com or Ray White Murray Bridge.
Monday 9th 🌤️ 20°
Funeral service for Lorraine Joy Leighton: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Rural City of Murray Bridge council meeting: 7-9.30pm at the local government centre. Everyone is welcome to attend but if you can't make it in person you can watch the livestream at www.youtube.com.
Tuesday 10th 🌤️ 24°
Giving Back to the Community: 10am-2pm at Muscle Cutz, Murray Bridge. Free haircuts for homeless and disabled individuals. Donations from Costa will also be given to brighten the day for our guests.
Funeral service for Beverly Margaret White: 10.30am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
East side community waste management system meetings: 3-5pm and 6-8pm at Murray Bridge RSL. Two Q&A information sessions will be held by the council regarding the east side CWMS proposal. Have you say here.
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. Tuesdays during school term. Contact Aidan for more information on 0427 400 635.
Dad's Space: 6-7pm at Centacare Murray Bridge. A place for dads to chat, relax and encourage healthy wellbeing. Free food provided. Contact Lyell to register - 0437 389 977.
Wednesday 11th 🌤️ 25°
Business Murray Bridge breakfast: 7-8.30am at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Guest speaker Luke Temme from the Office of Small and Family Business. Tickets: $25 from www.eventbrite.com.au.
Band Connections: 4-6pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. A fantastic program for young people aged 12-25 and interested in music. It's a place where they can learn, play, and grow as musicians. Every Wednesday during school term. For more information text or call Aidan on 0427 400 635.
Thursday 12th 🌦️ 21°
Chatty bench launch: 10am at the corner of Sixth Street and South Terrace, Murray Bridge. R U OK Day morning tea to follow at the Square Community Centre.
Funeral service for Robert Lyndsay Graetz: 2pm at Murray Bridge Racing Club.
Let Murray Bridge News know about an upcoming event or express an interest in sponsoring this feature by emailing jane@murraybridge.news. Events may be listed at Murray Bridge News’ discretion.
