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March 2010
ILLAWARRA CARAVAN & CAMPING SHOW
Date: 5 - 7 March 2010 Venue: Kembla Grange Racecourse Wollongong
Time: 9am - 5pm
The Illawarra Caravan Camping 4WD & Fish Show has over 190 exhibitors displaying everything you will ever need for Caravan, Camping, 4WDs & Fishing.
Free car parking. Easy access for disabled.
Adults: $14
Aged pensioners and Government issued seniors card holders: $10
Children up to 16 years: Free
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
Date: 7 March 2010 Venue: Reddall Reserve Reddall Parade, Lake Illawarra
Contact Details: Shellharbour City Council on 02 4221 6111
Time
Registration for Clean Up: 9am-11am
Dig For Treasure: 11:30am
All volunteers who help clean up will be given the chance to enter the ‘Clean Up Treasure Hunt’. The entries drawn get a couple of minutes on the beach to dig for more than $1000 in prizes.
SHELL COVE WALK OR RUN FOR FUN CHARITY DAY
Date: 7 March 2010 Venue: Main Reserve Off Shell Cove Boulevard, Shell Cove
The Walk or Run for Fun is a 5km or 10km scenic route and takes in scenic parklands around Shell Cove. The route is easy and is available for all to enjoy including children, adults, seniors, mothers with prams etc. Proceeds to the Cancer Council and Shellharbour Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.
There will music and a jumping castle for the children as well as a variety of food stalls.
Parking is available at the Shell Cove Sales Office carpark.
Time: 9.30am start
THE ACA MASTERS TWENTY20 GAME
Date: 7 March 2010 Venue: Croome Cricket Oval, Croome Sporting Complex Croome Road, Albion Park
Contact Details: Tourism Shellharbour on 02 4221 6169
Time: 12.30pm
A host of former Australian legends including Jason Gillespie, Andy Bichel, Terry Alderman and Greg Mathews will lead the ACA Masters against the best young players in the South Coast competition.
Come and see the legends of the game! Get an autograph.
Tickets
Adults: $5
Children under 16: free
DARCHINYAN V'S GUERRERO FIGHT
Date: 7 March 2010 Venue: Wests Illawarra, Hargreaves St, Unanderra 2526
Time: 3.30pm
Enjoy this great fight on the big screen at Wests. The fight starts at 3.30pm and will be shown in the Sporties Bar. Members can also enjoy Happy Hour from 1pm until 4pm with Schooners only $2.50!!!
SUNDAY MUSIC ON THE TERRACE
Date: 7 March 2010 Venue: Albion Park RSL, 160 Tongarra Road Albion Park, NSW 2527
Time: 4pm
Eric Lewis is back to give you another unforgetable afternoon of terrific entertainment. It all starts at 4pm.
FREE - Bookings not required
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Date: 10 March 2010 Venue: Centenary Hall Albion Park, 108 Tongarra Road Albion Park NSW 2527
Council will be hosting a range of workshops for women at Centenary Hall Albion Park as part of International Women's Day celebrations.
A range of different cooking workshops will teach women how to cook a host of international cuisine while sticking to a tight budget.
After cooking up a veritable feast all participants will then be able sit down and enjoy each other's company over a well cooked meal.
The day is a partnership with the Illawarra Women's Health Centre.
BAND ITALO
Date: 12 March 2010 Venue: AGA Club Germania 636A Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange
Time: 8pm
A great place to come and enjoy the live entertainment and eat and drink the German way.
BAND HOT RHYTHM
Date: 13 March 2010 Venue: AGA Club Germania 636A Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange
Time: 8pm
A great place to come and enjoy the live entertainment and eat and drink the German way.
ILLAWARRA LIGHT RAILWAY MUSEUM
Date: 14 March 2010 Venue: 48A Tongarra Road, Albion Park
Contact Details: Illawarra Light Railway Museum on 02 4256 4627 or visit www.ilrms.com.au
Time: 10.30am to 4pm
See the action – have a ride – take a picnic
On the second Sunday of every month.
Free entry parking inside, picnic grounds with free wood fired barbeques with free usage of the picnic grounds and a safe Childs play area.
SHELLHARBOUR VILLAGE CRAFT MARKETS
Date: 14 March 2010 Venue: Shellharbour Public School Addison Street, Shellharbour Village
Contact Details: Markets on 0400 412 963
Time: 9am to 2pm
Browse through the wonderful craft and gourmet food markets which are held on the second Sunday of each month (excluding January). The markets are an all weather market so you can enjoy the markets whatever the weather.
BAND ITALO
Date: 19 March 2010 Venue: AGA Club Germania 636A Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange
Time: 8pm
A great place to come and enjoy the live entertainment and eat and drink the German way.
SENIORS WEEK
Date: 19 - 27 March 2010 Venue: Official Opening: Diamond Room, Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club, Jason Avenue, Warilla. Other events for this festival are at multiple venues throughout Shellharbour City.
Seniors Week will again encourage elderly residents to get out and about when it kicks off on Friday 19 March with the official launch at the Warilla Bowling Club.
With a host of activities and events to partake in Seniors Week 2010 will again provide local residents with the opportunity to discover fresh interests while meeting a range of new people.
With many of the favourite activities back including the Trivia Challenge, morning teas and fashion parades this year's program will also feature water wise gardening workshops, computer training programs and a host of historic tours.
THE JUNGLE KINGS
Date: 19 March 2010 Venue: The Oceanview Lounge, Shellharbour Workers Club Cnr Wattle & Shellharbour Rds, Shellharbour
Door Times: 8.00pm
Show Times: 8.00pm
Now playing ONCE a month FREE in the Oceanview Lounge. Old jungle saying ........ "band who rocks - cannot die". Over 18s only.
KIDZ DISCO
Date: 19 March 2010 Venue: Albion Park RSL, 160 Tongarra Road Albion Park, NSW 2527
Time: 8pm
Yep! It's time, once again, to let the littlies loose on the dance floor. Parents/ Carers, you are reminded that you must remain in the club while your children are in attendance at the disco.
FREE - Bookings not required
PRODUCE MARKETS
Date: 20 March 2010 Venue: AGA Club Germania 636A Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange
Time: 8am to 1pm
The German Club hosts a Produce Market every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. There is a variety of produce available including: Fresh fruit & veg, cakes, jams, chilli, International foods, free range poultry as well as beautiful craft, candles, hand made soaps, pet food and outdoor furniture.
DESPERADO - THE EAGLES SHOW
Date: 20 March 2010 Venue: The Flinders Room, Shellharbour Workers Club Cnr Wattle & Shellharbour Rds, Shellharbour
As Desperado combines awesome vocals and harmonies and great musicianship, audience members can witness that unique sound as heard by the original Eagles. Desperado authentically recreates the sound of this classic band.
Door Times: 7.30pm Show Times: 8.30pm
Members Price: $22
Visitors Price: $24
BAND APS
Date: 20 March 2010 Venue: AGA Club Germania 636A Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange
Time: 8pm
A great place to come and enjoy the live entertainment and eat and drink the German way.
A TRIBUTE TO DAME VERA LYNN
Date: 21 March 2010 Venue: The Flinders Room, Shellharbour Workers Club Cnr Wattle & Shellharbour Rds, Shellharbour
Door Times: 1.30pm
Show Times: 2.00pm
A Seniors Week special starring Elizabeth Ryan and special guest Ronny Monks. General Admission (tickets at the door on the day). Receive $5 worth of FREE raffle tickets when attending the show. (Valid for one month from day of show).
Tickets: $5
ILLAWARRA LIGHT RAILWAY MUSEUM
Date: 23 March 2010 Venue: 48A Tongarra Road, Albion Park
Contact Details: Illawarra Light Railway Museum on 02 4256 4627 or visit www.ilrms.com.au
Time: 10.30am to 3pm
The ILRMS will be operating diesel train rides for seniors week from 1030am to 3pm, light refreshments available and free entry in to the park with free usage of the barbeque area and facilities.
ILLAWARRA LIGHT RAILWAY MUSEUM
Date: 25 March 2010 Venue: 48A Tongarra Road, Albion Park
Contact Details: Illawarra Light Railway Museum on 02 4256 4627 or visit www.ilrms.com.au
Time: 10.30am to 3pm
The ILRMS will be operating diesel train rides for seniors week from 1030am to 3pm, light refreshments available and free entry in to the park with free usage of the barbeque area and facilities.
AUSTEN TAYSHUS
Date: 25 March 2010 Venue: Albion Park RSL, 160 Tongarra Road Albion Park, NSW 2527
Time: 8pm
Enjoy a night filled of side-splitting laughter when Australia's comedy superstar brings his show to our club. One show NOT to be missed!
Tickets: Tickets are only $10 before the day, or $15 at the door.
SENIORS BY THE SEA
Date: 25 March 2010 Venue: Little Park, Addison Street, Shellharbour Village
Time: 11.30am to 1.30pm
Seniors Week celebrations continue with the hosting of the annual Seniors by the Sea picnic at Shellharbour Village.
With a range of Irish Folk and Old Time music as well as a complimentary barbecue lunch the Seniors by the Sea has proved to be one of the most popular events on the Seniors Week program.
The day provides an excellent opportunity for residents to come down and take part in a relaxing morning’s entertainment while meeting a host of new friends.
BAND ITALO
Date: 26 March 2010 Venue: AGA Club Germania 636A Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange
Time: 8pm
A great place to come and enjoy the live entertainment and eat and drink the German way.
OZTAG SENIOR STATE CUP
Date: 26 - 28 March 2010 Venue: Myimbarr Community Park Sportsfields Wattle Road, Shellharbour (opposite Shellharbour Workers Club)
Time : 9.30am start
SHELLHARBOUR City Council has been awarded the rights to host the 2010 NSW State Oztag Championships. With more than 3000 competitors expected to converge on the city.
OZTAG football is the latest craze in recreational sport that now has competitions running all over Australia, with the largest areas located in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra.
It is a non-tackling game. Normal dimensions of the field are 70 metres x 50 metres. Two fields will fit on one rugby or soccer field. Eight players in each team are on the field at anyone time. Players wear shorts with a Velcro patch on each side. A strip of cloth is attached to the Velcro, known as a tag. The object of the game is to score tries. Defenders prevent this by tagging the ball carrier, removing the tag from the shorts.
Everyone is welcome to come along and watch the competition. Food and drink and amenities available at the grounds.
KIDZ KARAOKE
Date: 26 March 2010 Venue: Albion Park RSL, 160 Tongarra Road Albion Park, NSW 2527
Time: 8pm
The night your kiddie's have been waiting for. It's time for them to unleash their vocal chords at the Kidz Karaoke night. Parents/Carers, you are reminded that you must remain in the club while your children are in attendance at the Karaoke
FREE - Bookings not required
COMEDIAN TAHIR AND MENTAL AS ANYTHING COMBINED
Date: 27 March 2010 Venue: Wests Illawarra, Hargreaves St, Unanderra 2526
Door Times: 7.30pm
Show Times: 8.00pm
Come down to Wests Illawarra and enjoy a combination of shows that make one fabulous night. Australian comedian Tahir & Australian rock band Mental As Anything have both been described as Australia's premier acts, so imagine what they are like together!! Tahir will perform his side splitting comedy act before Mental As Anything finish off the night with a 75 minute rock performance.
So come on down to Wests & have one of the most amusing nights of your life with Tahir before dancing the night away to Mental As Anything.
Members: $20
Non-members: $25
Tickets available from reception.
BAND SOD
Date: 27 March 2010 Venue: AGA Club Germania 636A Northcliffe Drive, Kembla Grange
Time: 8pm
A great place to come and enjoy the live entertainment and eat and drink the German way.
TOUCHDOWN HELICOPTERS LOCAL JOYFLIGHTS
Date: 28 March 2010 Venue: The Aviator Lounge at Illawarra Regional Airport, Airport Road Albion Park Rail
On the last Sunday of every month. Flights start at $65.00 per person for 10 minutes and bookings are not required.
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