What's On? Community Events

21ST ANNUAL BIG SCRUB RAINFOREST DAY

19 – 22 SEPTEMBER VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Join in over 15 activities across four days in idyllic locations learning about our critically endangered lowland subtropical rainforest ‘The Big Scrub’ and its magnificent biodiversity. Activities include: Nature connection, landholder field days, community tree planting, guided rainforest walks, science and ecology talks, fun family activities. Presented by Big Scrub Landcare in association with Rous County Council.

bigscrubrainforest.org | #bigscrub | @bigscrublandcare

BALLINA LIONS CLUB 14 ANNUAL FUN RUN WALK

22 SEPTEMBER MISSINGHAM PARK AMPHITHEATRE

The Annual Fun Run Walk caters for everyone. Walk or run as a familiy or individual. Enter in the 5km or 10km course. Entry forms are available from Athletes Foot Ballina Central and the Ballina Lions website. Proceeds will be donated to Heartfelt House, Biala Support Services and the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation. The event commences at 9am with registrations from 8am.

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SECOND HAND SATURDAY

Saturday 28 September

If a good spring clean is on your agenda this year, then put Saturday 28 September in your calendar as registrations have just opened for the North Coast’s biggest day of garage sales - Second Hand Saturday!

Hosted by Northern Rivers Councils and North East Waste, Second Hand Saturday provides a great opportunity to bring the community together to celebrate and support reuse over landfill.

Registered garage sales receive free online and print advertising, and if you think you have too much for just one day, there’s an optional second date the following Saturday 5 October for those who participate on the first date.

Plus with over 800 garage sales last year across Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Richmond Valley, Lismore, Kyogle and Clarence Valley, this year is sure to attract the pre-loved shopping crowds once again!

Register by 18 September 2019 at secondhandsaturday.com.au

BALLINA RSL SUB-BRANCH CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

12 - 13 OCTOBER

For more than a century we have commemorated ex-service personnel and the fallen on Anzac Day and now the Ballina RSL Sub-Branch invite the community to join them in their centenary celebrations. Bringing veterans and the community together for the centenary dinner to be held 6pm Saturday 12 October at the Ballina RSL.

Entertainment includes Dean Doyle and the Headliners Chorus. Tickets are $65. Support a short parade on Sunday 13 October at 10.30am along River Street from Fawcett Park through to Memorial Park, followed by a commemoration service.

Stay on for lunch at the Ballina RSL. Cost is only $30. Tickets can be purchased from the Ballina RSL Sub-Branch Office. Opening hours 9am to 12noon Tuesday to Thursday.

Enquiries: Dick Wills 0414 618 793

BALLINA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

GALA DINNER 18 OCTOBER | FESTIVAL DAY 20 OCTOBER BALLINA JOCKEY CLUB AND BALLINA RSL CLUB

Celebrating 10 years. It’s the longest running festival of its type in Ballina. The festival kicks off on Friday night 18 October at the Ballina RSL Club with the Asahi - After Dark Gala Dinner, featuring superb food, teamed with De Bortoli wines and Asahi Premium beer.

Live entertainment by Rachael Beck, David Cameron & Jed Zarb. Sunday 20 October is the main Festival Day, held at the Ballina Jockey Club, featuring exhibitors, demonstrations and quality entertainment.

We have a great line up of talent performing including singing, stage and TV sensation Rachael Beck accompanied by renowned pianist David Cameron, along with The Mumblers, Kathryn Jones and Jed Zarb.

There will be a top line up of chefs in the cooking marquee including Sean Connolly. Entry to the festival is for 18 years and over only. Buses are running around the region.

This festival is run by the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond.

ballinafoodandwine.com.au

ALSTONVILLE SHOW IS ON AGAIN!

25 – 26 OCTOBER ALSTONVILLE SHOW GROUNDS

The 131st Alstonville Show promises an affordable and fun family day out for everyone. Thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers, and the generous support of local sponsors, the longest running Agricultural Show on the North Coast is on again and is jam packed with entertainment.

The program includes horse events, fireworks, circus, wood chopping, Crack Up Sisters, monster trucks and much more!

So come along and help make the 2019 Alstonville Show one to remember!

alstonvilleshow.net

2019 BALLINA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

1 – 3 NOVEMBER

The 2019 Ballina Country Music Festival, now in its 8th year, is gearing up to be the best year yet. This year visitors and local festival goers will be singing and dancing to over 100 free performances, on seven stages and in six locations. Plus one paid feature concert.

First day of the festival will feature the Festival’s free concert, and Saturday will host the major feature concert Travellin’ Still – The Songs of Slim Dusty. Both shows will be staged at the Cherry Street Sports Club.

Saturday 2 November will also feature a free kids play zone at Cherry Street Sports Club including jumping castles, rides and mechanical bull.

ballinacountrymusic.com

BALLINA WHITE RIBBON DAY WALK

22 NOVEMBER 2019 - 1PM LEAVE FROM LAS BALSAS PLAZA CARPARK (next to the Ballina Swimming Pool)

Walk with us along River and Cherry Street to the new Ballina Indoor Sports Centre (BISC) to help end Domestic Violence in our town. At the BISC there will be guest speakers to highlight the need for collective action to stop violence against women. Schools, sporting groups, service organisations and community members are welcome to join us. This walk is run by the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond and the Ballina Domestic Violence Liaison Committee.

Enquiries: Dave Harmon – 0401 956 996

whiteribbon.org.au