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2020 IS A LEAP YEAR AND traditionally, on Feb 29th it was perfectly OK for a woman to propose and “put a ring on it”. Now, if the proposal is not forthcoming do not worry as there are plenty of other engagements to say 'yes' to this weekend.

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On Friday, Sea Shepherd Byron Bay hosts the screening Ocean Warriors – Chasing the Thunder at Byron Theatre from 5:30 pm. The doco covers the longest chase in maritime history as Sea Shepherd pursued the notorious fi shing vessel Thunder for 110 days across the oceans. Grab your tix at byroncentre.com.au for the screening that includes a Q&A with one of the sailors involved in this epic cat and mouse chase.

On Saturday you can boogie those hips at Warm Up from 6pm at The Rock and Roll Coff ee Company over in Mullum. DJs Pob, Andrew Haig, Milk, and El Toro play the funk, disco, Balearic and house, with happy hour cocktails from 6 pm to 7 pm you’ll soon be heating up the fl oor. It's free entry with an item of canned food, that will be donated to the Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre Inc.

On ‘Sunday Funday’ the music continues at Byron Bay Brewery with the legendary soulster Lisa Hunt bringing the good times from 5 pm. Also at 5pm, it’s the Go Wild for Wildlife Fun$Raiser at Marvell Hall. It promises to be a bit of a bush dance, and the chance to fi nd out how you can help our wildlife friends. Chris Aronsten & The Larnook Mountain Band will be playing, and WIRES and Bangalow Koalas will be there along with animal face painting, Stone & Wood beers, and some tasty food. Entry is via a donation to the cause whilst kids are free.

If you’ve got, or know of someone with a business that wants to go 'next level' then Sonia Friedrich’s one-day event, Irrational Pricing Wins needs to be on the radar. Att endees will be empowered with strategies and savvy tips around behavioral economics, brand value, pricing, and product decoys. The event runs from 9 am to 3:30 pm Tuesday at Elements of Byron. To learn more visit soniafriedrich.com

And happy birthday to all the February 29th ers.

#ORANGEFORORANGESKY LOOKING FOR LOCAL SUPPORT WITH NORTHERN RIVERS LAUNCH

To celebrate the Northern Rivers Launch of Orange Sky, today, Thursday 27th February, we’re calling for everyone to go #OrangeForOrangeSky! We’d love for everyone to add a splash of orange to their shopfronts, clothing, products and services, to spark conversation and support locals experiencing homelessness in the community. We’re also very eager to grow our Northern Rivers Orange Sky family, so, if you’re up for some quality conversation and can spare a few hours each fortnight to volunteer, head to orangesky.org.au to register and get more information.

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