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Illawarra Mercury

Saturday February 16, 2008

TODAY

Kangaroo Valley Show - Includes children's dog obstacle race, talent quest, circus, FYRE Youth Stage. At Kangaroo Valley Showground, 1-6pm. Free entry.

Natural Health Society - Meeting at Wollongong Library Theatrette, 2pm. Naturopath John Hanes will address "Don't Worry Be Happy". Ph 4295 4255.

NSW Justices' Association - Wollongong Branch - JPs will be available to sign documents at Wollongong Library (upstairs) from 10am to noon. Ph 4261 7333.

TOMORROW

Music in the Park - This is a free event with Les Crosby (pictured) and The Hacienda tones of Latin, salsa, swing and the blues. At City Park, Minga Cres, Shellharbour City Centre.

Nan Tien Temple, Berkeley - Self development and cultivation classes, every Sunday at 3pm. Free of charge. Ph 4272 0600 or visit www.nantien.org.au

ALL WEEKEND

Art In The Park - Wollongong Traditional Arts Society exhibition of original paintings by members. Brighton Beach, Belmore Basin, Wollongong, 10am-5pm. Weather permitting.

From Botany to Berlin - Johnny Warren exhibition at Jamberoo Pub. Free entry.

Illawarra Museum - 11 Market St, Wollongong. New exhibition: Going to the Beach. Open weekends and public holidays 1-4pm and Wednesdays and Thursdays noon-3pm. Ph 4228 7770.

Illawarra Rhododendron Gardens - Open weekends and public holidays, 10am-4pm and Tuesdays, 8am-noon, Parrish Ave, Mt Pleasant. Bushwalks, picnic tables, BBQ facilities. Entry $2/car.

Stomping of the Grapes - (pictured) The Illawarra's largest winery invites visitors to throw off their footwear and dive into vats of grapes as part of the annual event. At Crooked River Wines, 1 Willowvale Rd, Gerringong. Ph 4234 0975.

THROUGH THE WEEK

Arafmi Illawarra - Provides free services to families and friends who care for someone with a mental illness. Weekly Carer's Support Group, 1 Atchison St, Wollongong. Ph 4254 1699.

Bridge Played - At Illawarra Master Builders Club, 61 Church St, Wollongong, Monday evenings, Wednesday and Friday mornings and lessons on Saturdays at 1.15pm. Ph 4226 1195.

Free English Classes for Eligible Migrants - Classes are held throughout the year. At Wollongong WEA, Kiama Adult Community Education, and Wollongong and Shellharbour TAFE Campus. Ph 4226 1622, 4232 1050, 4229 0025 or 4295 2254.

Free Fame Trivia - Thursdays at the Beach Bar, Novotel North Beach, 7.20pm. Free BBQ and $2000 scratch and win promotion.

Futureworld Eco-Technology Centre - Miller St, Coniston, Monday to Thursday, 10am-4pm. Ph 4226 9147 for bookings.

Jelly Beanz - For preschoolers and toddlers with mums/grandmums, at Preschool Centre, rear Figtree Anglican Church, Gibson Rd, Figtree, Fridays 1pm-2.30pm. Ph 4272 1322.

Lake Illawarra PCYC - Stretching and strengthening classes, every Monday, 9.45-10.45am, cost $10 per class. Art classes run every Tuesday, from 4.30-6.30pm at Lake Illawarra PCYC, Reddall Pde, Lake Illawarra. Cost $12 and includes all art supplies. Ph 4296 4448 or lakeillawarra@pcycnsw.gov.au

St Mark's Anglican Church Playtime - Held every Friday during school term, 9.30-11.30am, at 429 Crown St, West Wollongong. Ph Erin 4227 6330.

Township Stories - The Australian premiere of The South African State Theatre's internationally acclaimed Township Stories, at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, 32 Burelli St, Wollongong, February 19 to 23. Ph 4226 3366.

MARKETS

Thursday: Gourmet Food & Variety Market, Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow, 8am-1pm.

Friday: Wollongong Produce and Creative Traders Markets, 9am-3pm in Crown St mall. Ph 4268 0709;

Saturday: Huskisson Growers & Craft Market; Camden Craft Markets; Gerringong Rotary Sunrise Markets, 8.30am-4pm, Gerringong Town Hall, Fern St; Mittagong Markets, Lodge Jubilee, Princess St, 8am-3pm; Tomerong Village Market, 8am-1pm; Farmers and Craft Market, German Club, Northcliffe Dr, Kembla Grange, 8am-1pm.

Sunday: Dapto Showground; Berry Flea Market, Great Southern Hotel; Bowral Markets, at Rudolf Steiner School, cnr Kirkham & Centennial Rds, Bowral, 9am-3pm; Kiama Seaside Craft Markets, 9am-3pm, Black Beach; Shoalhaven City Markets, Stewart Pl, Nowra; Wandanian Village Community Markets, Progress Assoc Hall.

DANCES

Sunday: Old Time/New Vogue Dance - Charity dance, 1.30-4.30pm, Ribbonwood Centre, Dapto. Admission $5, all welcome. Ph 4260 9389.

Through the Week: Bushdance - Wongawilli Hall, every Wednesday, 8pm. $2.50 includes supper and live band. Ph 4226 2082.

Square Dancing - At Woonona Bulli RSL, 10am-noon, every Tuesday. Ph Tedda and Marion 4283 5685.

The deadline for Your Week is noon Wednesday. Details to Tricia McInerney: ph 4221 2218, fax 4221 2338 or email to tmcinerney@illawarramercury .com.au

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