DEAR KEENWA PG

Tricky Trivia Answers PG 12

1. Which ocean is closest to Madagascar? A. Pacific Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean C. Indian Ocean 2. After the 'Mona Lisa' was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, which famous artist was considered a suspect? A. Pablo Picasso B. Edgar Degas C. Georgia O'Keeffe 3. There are more twins now than ever before. Scientists believe this trend is due to the fact that older women tend to have more twins, and women are choosing to start families later. True or false? 4. People who are currently alive represent about what percentage of the total number of people who have ever lived? A. 7% B. 12% C. 26%

5. The British royal family may be the most famous royal family on the planet, but there are still plenty of other nobles out there. In total, there are 28 royal families who rule over a total of 43 countries around the world? True or false? 6.Some places around the world have very, very long names. Located in New Zealand, how many letters are in the longest place name in the world? A. 36 letters B. 64 letters C. 85 letters 7. The Word for Black Belt in Japanese Translates to what in English? A. Strong fury B. First step C. Last stand 8. What is it called when you use a jumble of symbols in place of a curse word? A. Grawlix B. Schtuffle C. Lennegrits

9.Spam Mail got its name from what popular show? A. M.A.S.H B. Monty Python C. Seinfeld

10. The burnt part of a candle wick is called the what? A. Charzon B. Litner C. Snaste

Dear Keenwa Mother Grain FRO M THE Ancient Wisdom

DEAR KEENWA, This is a test for the cosmos. For three weeks, and three days, I have been sending you mail Keenwa. Not one single letter has been published. I know it's been a mercury retrograde, and my preferred form of communication is ESP, but if this one passes, we will indeed know astrology is a true science considering mercury has now finally stationed direct. - Fated Union DEAR FATED UNION, Yes, yes, all is above board here. The computers are omm-ing, the press chanting. We have had our Byron Bazaar sharing circle to kick off the issue. The delivery guy has blessed his bike tyres, and begun his rounds in bare feet. The graphics fella has written his intentions for an abundant drop. We have all surfed, meditated, drank 'buchu and coconut lattes (even the big boss), and dropped our kids at their Steiner Schools. I don't know about astrology, but this publication is Byron legit.

DEAR KEENWA, Is it just me, or is P.M.S truth serum? There are a million light years between where I want to be and where I am atm, and not even my mountain of choccie stash will fuel me enough to get there. Also being able to read the thoughts of everyone I pass is just so draining. Any ideas? - Touche Thursday DEAR TOUCHE THURSDAY, In the old days of the red tent, you would have been chillin' and Netflixing with your babes, well, in a red tent. Without kids. Without hubby. But alas the capitalist society we live in wants us to soldier on and produce, and then calls us mean names when we are cranky about it. Listen to your body. Refuse to cook dinner, go to school meetings, and grocery shop until you muster up the energy to attack your goals again. This is the role-modelling our sons and daughters need.

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What’s Happening In Our Community

AUTUMN FEDERAL EXCHANGE - SAT 2ND MAY Save the Date! 10am, Federal Park, all-weather, family-friendly, cash-free event. Bring along fruit, veg, herbs, cuttings, seeds, eggs, bulbs etc to swap and share. see FB group @The Federal Exchange

LIBRARY OF STUFF MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE The Library of Stuff has over 400 items available for our members to borrow. Avoid contributing to consumption created emissions. #Borrow-dont-buy. See libraryofstuff.org.au for details. BALI GIVE BAGS- DONATION BAGS FOR MUMS Are you travelling to Bali and would like to donate essential items directly to mums and newborn babies , for more information and a free donation pack please email baligivebags@gmail.com

WANT AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY LOCALLY AND OVERSEAS? Rotary has some amazing projects for you to get involved in. Find out more at Rotary Club of Byron Bay. We meet every Tuesday at 6:30pm for 7pm at the Byron Services Cub. All welcome. www.byronbayrotary.org.au/ SCRABBLE PLAYERS. New to area and would like to join local scrabble group or start a new group . Contact fidgetbriget@gmail.com OUT THERE WOMEN FOR NEW GROUP Are you fun? love adventure? live in the Nth Rivers? Group to meet for lunches, live music, theatre, art & travel. 45 - 60 yrs approx 0428 446 550 FREE SALSA/LATIN SOCIAL DANCE NIGHT monthly all weather event, every first Wednesday of the month, 8-10.30pm, at Guzman Y Gomez, 52 Jonson Street, Byron Bay. Donations go to charity. Check FB Byron Barrio Latino / call Esther 0431 130 456 BE CONNECTED WITH FREE TRAINING We're providing free training now in Byron Bay to give you the skills to be a digital mentor for seniors, helping them to get online and be connected. Takes 1 day, free lunch included. Call 6621 7397 BYRON LANGUAGE EXCHANGE CLUB Every 2nd Friday. Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, Japanese & more. To join our free club, send a short introduction about yourself to byronbaylanguages@gmail. com. Find us on fb! BYRON AREA BOOK CLUB Love reading? Want to meet like minded people? Our book club is looking for new members. Visit the Facebook Page or text 0451 638 844 for information. GROUP MEDITATION Group Meditations on every Tuesday 11.30am at Marvell Hall, 37 Marvell st, Byron Bay. Everybody Welcome. Donations appreciated. Gnostic Society 0412 020 234 BYRON YOGA PHILOSOPHY CLUB Always free meditation classes every Monday evening @ 7pm 1 Korau Place Suffolk Park, Byron bay www. wisdom.yoga if you need a ride from Byron Ph Kris 0435 300 743 CHIN WAGS @ MAIN BEACH Casual discussion group! This is a judgement free, compassionate evening open to everyone. Fridays 6.30pm, Main Beach - Right side of Surf Club when looking at the beach: FB GROUP- Chin Wags CHOOSE FROM 40 ORGANISATIONS at the volunteer hub at Byron Community Centre. Make a difference, have fun, learn new skills and meet new people. volunteers@byroncentre.com.au

LEARN TO MEDITATE For those who think they can't meditate or who would like to expand their consciousness naturally. An effortless technique that will enhance all levels of your life. By donation 02 6684 7630

SOCIAL TABLE TENNIS at Bangalow Bowling Club now starts at 3 - 5pm.

DOING GOOD IN OUR COMMUNITY? Submit your info on events, fundraisers or meetings via our website: byronbazaar.com/community Deadline Monday prior to publication date. Reserved for community groups, free / charitable events & not-for-profit only. Not for business or profit based organisations.

Tricky Trivia Answers - Questions on page 11

9.B, MONTY PYTHON. 10. C, SNASTE.

5.TRUE. 6.C, 85 LETTERS. 7.B, FIRST STEP. 8.A, GRAWLIX.

1.C, INDIAN OCEAN. 2.A, PABLO PICASSO. 3.TRUE 4.A, 7%.

Community Markets

1ST SATURDAY

Brunswick Heads / Lismore Makers / Murwillumbah

1ST SUNDAY

Byron Bay Community / Lismore Car Boot

2ND SATURDAY Byron Flea / Kingscliff 2ND SUNDAY The Channon Craft / Alstonville Plateau / Lennox

3RD SATURDAY Mullumbimby / Murwillumbah 3RD SUNDAY Uki Bazaar / Lismore Car Boot / Ballina

4TH SATURDAY Tyalgum / Kingscliff 4TH SUNDAY Bangalow / Nimbin 5TH SUNDAY Nimbin / Lennox Head

DININ G GUIDE

Farmers Markets

We are blessed to live in some of the greenest most lush landscapes in Australia and with that comes fantastic growing conditions. With a number of fresh food markets across the shire, local, organic and all round delicious food is only a short distance away. Here are some of the amazing weekly locations where you can fill the pantries and your belly.

TUESDAYS New Brighton Farmers Market 8am - 11am

WEDNESDAYS Murwillumbah Farmers Market 7am - 11am Newrybar Eats and Produce Market 4pm - 7pm

THURSDAYS Byron Bay Farmers Market 7am - 11am Note: location now Cavanbah Centre

FRIDAYS Mullumbimby Farmers Market 7am - 11am

SATURDAYS Bangalow Farmers Market 7am - 11am Lismore Farmers Market 8am - 11:30am

SUNDAYS Ballina Missingham Farmers 6-11am

High above the hustle and bustle of Byron Bay, Balcony Bar & Oyster Co. is the best place to pair people watching with freshly shucked oysters, cocktails and live music. Under the direction of Executive Chef Sean Connolly, the food ethos here is all about fresh, simple, honest flavours. DAILY Sunset happy hour. $6 selected beers, wine and spirits. $13 selected cocktails $12 Espresso Martinis. MONDAY Pasta Pop Up – Homemade pasta and matching wine $30 | $25 for members TUESDAY Moules Frites – Mussels and bottomless shoestring fries $35 | $30 for members WEDNESDAY Oyster Hour – freshly shucked oysters $1.50 THURSDAY Live Local Music SATURDAY Bottomless Bellini's for 2 hours $29 SUNDAY Bottomless Bellini's for 2 hours $29 Live Local Music Drag 'n' Dine 4pm-6pm 9:30pm-close Lunch & Dinner Lunch & Dinner 5pm-6pm from 7pm from 9am from 10am from 4pm from 7pm

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OPEN Mon - Fri 12pm until late Sat and Sun 9am until late

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Fresh and vibrant new summer menu, with locally sourced dishes at affordable prices. We have a range of bar snacks, health bowls and burgers to choose from, as well as a poolside bar and beer garden to relax in our tropical setting.

BEST HAPPY HOUR IN THE BAY - EVERYDAY FROM 6 - 8PM $4.5 SCHOONERS - $4.5 WINE - $5 BASICS SLIDERS Americano - beef, cheese, AQ sauce Teriyaki Tofu - pickled kimchi (vn) Sticky Pork - crunchy slaw, plum relish $4.50ea

CANADIAN STYLE POUTINE w melted cheese and gravy

WILD MUSHROOM ARANCINI (V) w goats cheese and red pepper romescu

BAHN-MI ROLL w crispy pork, pickled carrot, chilli jam, Vietnamese dressing and crackling

GREEN BOWL (VN) w kale, sautéed greens, avocado cream, quinoa, zucchini noodles and sweet balsamic.

A16 Lawson Street (next to Library) P 02 6685 7663 W aquariusbyronbay.com.au

OPEN7 Days, noon-late

Grab a seat on our balcony in Mercato on Byron and get ready to sing along to some jukebox tunes. Unashamedly Tex-Mex, our value-packed, crowd-pleasing menu caters to everyone, including vegetarian, vegan and glutenfree diners. Kick-back with one of our fabulous giant margaritas, don a colourful sombrero and enjoy unlimited FREE corn chips and salsas. HAPPY HOUR $7.50 margaritas, 500ml beer or cider, house wines & tequilas. WEEKLY SPECIALS TUESDAY $2 tacos all day. Selected tacos include: barbeque chicken, cheeseburger and vegetarian Vegan and GF options available. WEDNESDAY 10 cent chicken wings with the purchase of a 24oz margarita or 500ml of tap beer. THURSDAY 1/2 price fajitas. Choose between spiced adobo chicken, lime & pepper steak or confit portobello Vegan and GF options available LUNCH SPECIAL Burrito & 300ml Beer $15. Choose between chicken, beef or vegetarian burritos Vegan and GF options available Mon-Fri 4-6pm 12pm 'till late 12pm 'till late 12pm 'till late Mon-Fri 12-3pm

WEEKEND SPECIAL Tex Mex Fiesta We are offering you and your friends a three course share style Tex-Mex Fiesta menu that includes two hours of signature margaritas, beer and wine for $79pp! Fri - Sun OPEN Mon-Sat 12pm-late Sun 12pm-10pm A 108-114 Jonson St, LVL 1 @ Mercato P 02 9259 5600 W elcaminocantina.com.au

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ROOM AVAIL FROM 16TH MARCH for 2wks perfect spot nice room avail for non smoker single female thoughtful house private $235pw 0421 865 737 FULLY FURNISH HOUSE TO RENT IN MULLUMBIMBY. 3 bed,2 bath plus seperate bed studio w bath.salt water pool,outdoor entertain area,woodburner, dbl car port,new appliances. Minutes walk to town.Lovely large private home.$1100.00 per week. 0416 430 969

HOUSE FOR RENT IN FEDERAL Three bedroom, two bath house with pool and garage. Available immediately. Rent $2,500 per week. 0460 500 001

WORKSHOP SPACE A&IE Workshop space available in a shared warehouse. 0413 470 775 - No shop front/craftsperson or artist preferred - no engagement!

ROOM TO SHARE with one other in 2 bed, 1 bath unit in ocean shores. Avail 15 Feb, no pets! $220 per week, Call Steve 0407 105 832 after 2pm

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Q &A A QUICK CHAT WITH...

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE MUSIC TO CHILL OUT TO? At home you'll find me listening to all sorts of music; The Beatles, Father John Misty, Beyonce, LCD Sounds System, the Beastie Boys, Leon Bridges, Dope Lemon – it's quite eclectic. My teenage heart still belongs to Radiohead and Weezer. Go check out modernloveceremonies.com.au to learn more about Cara and to get in touch with one of the Shires true local legends.

Cara Gallagher WEDDING CELEBRANT AND VOICE-OVER ARTIST TELL US WHERE YOU’RE FROM AND HOW YOU ENDED UP IN BYRON. I grew up in Nambucca Heads and went to high school in Coffs Harbour. We spent about 10 years in Sydney working and playing, and then after my husband and I started a family we wanted to get back to a country lifestyle and be closer to family. The Mid North Coast seemed like the perfect place to lay down some roots and give our kids a childhood like our own. YOU’RE A VOICE OVER ARTIST AND A WEDDING CELEBRANT – DO THESE ROLES SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER IN ANY WAY? They do actually. I'm very good at cold reading, meaning I can look at a script and quickly work out the way it needs to sound, which is important in both roles. You also need good people skills in both, as you're always working with new people. And the schedules seem to fit in well - most weddings are performed late in the afternoon or on weekends, whereas the voice work is 9-5. IF YOU COULD CHANGE ANYTHING ABOUT BYRON WHAT WOULD IT BE? More understanding and acceptance between different groups of people and less judgement – but that's a universal problem and not something that Byron has a monopoly on. COMPLETE THIS SENTENCE – “I LOVE …. chocolate, surfing, dancing and spending quality time with loved ones.” IF YOU WENT TO A FANCY-DRESS PARTY, WHO WOULD YOU GO AS, AND WHY? Once I went to a “W” party as Watermelon Girl. I carved a helmet from a watermelon, donned a cape and wore my undies on the outside of my tights. I also went as a chilli to a Mexican party once – so I guess fruit and veg are my go to. BYRON IS RENOWNED FOR ITS WILD BRUSH TURKEYS. HAVE YOU EVER HAD ONE GATE CRASH A WEDDING? Brush Turkeys love a wedding – they will always come and check out the floral design of an arbour, to see if anyone is hiding any snacks in there.

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HOSPITALITY CERT III TRAINEE FOR BED AND BREAKFAST Small accommodation business looking for a new trainee to join our work family. The position is full time for approx. 1 year working towards a Certificate III in Hospitality. Duties vary including breakfast set-up, cleaning rooms, customer service, admin and you will learn skills relevant for managing accommodation. Would suit a school leaver wanting to start work in the accommodation industry. Please email your applications to BYRONPALMSGUESTHOUSE@GMAIL.COM

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