When

Illawarra Mercury

Saturday January 26, 2008

TODAY

Australia Day Breakfast on the Beach - At Werri Beach From 8am, includes bush band and Teddy Bears Picnic, treasure hunt, sand modelling, beach volleyball, brickies relay; Jones Beach, Kiama Downs, 7am-5pm.

Australia Day Breakfast by the Lake - Shellharbour City's festivities, at Reddall Reserve, Lake Illawarra, from 7am to 11am. Breakfast for $3 with proceeds to local charities, traditional Aussie music, contests and a citizenship ceremony. Ph 4221 6111.

Australia Day Celebrations in Wollongong - children's entertainment, amusement rides (pictured), street theatre, main stage entertainment from 4pm, fireworks spectacular at 9pm. Lang Park, Wollongong Harbour.

Australia Day Concert - At Kevin Walsh Oval, Jamberoo. Includes BBQ at 4pm, concert from 5pm. Refreshments available.

Australia Day Illawarra Aquathon - This unique held at Wollongong Harbour (pictured) includes a swim, followed by a run. On your own or join with a partner to make a team. All ages and standards. Events from 8.30am at Belmore Basin. Entry on day 6.30-8.30am. Ph 4226 4754.

Jamberoo Food, Fun and Concert - At Reid Park, Jamberoo. Includes Blow-ins vs the Born-n-Breds cricket match at 1pm, address by Australia Day Ambassador at 4pm, BBQ, refreshments and evening concert.

Jazz by the Bay - At Haywards Bay. Featuring Short 'n' Horny from 2pm to 6pm. Free BBQ by Dapto Rotary, jumping castle, face painting for the kids. Ph 4257 5725.

Kiama Agricultural Show - Pavilion, exhibitions, displays, sideshow, ring events. Ph 4233 1597.

South Coast Wine Show - Public tasting of wines from the Shoalhaven Coast and Southern Highlands wine regions, at Milton Showground, 6pm-8pm. Entry is $15p/p for all wine, cheese and finger food. Ph 4457 3042.

TOMORROW

Breakwater Battery Military Museum - Open Sunday from 10am-2pm. Large collection of paintings and military memorabilia. Entry $2, pensioners $1. Gloucester Blvd, Port Kembla. Ph 4275 2888.

Illawarra Live Steamers - Open 10.30am at Virginia St, Nth Wollongong. Canteen, BBQs for visitors, parking. Covered footwear must be worn for safety reasons. Ph 4229 7812.

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

Steam Train Rides - At the Illawarra Light Railway Museum, Tongarra Rd, Albion Park. Steam-diesel train, trams and miniature train rides (enclosed footwear) 10.30am-4.30pm. Enjoy a picnic or BBQ. Refreshments available. Museum open Tues, Thurs and Sat. Ph 4256 4627.

ALL WEEKEND

From Botany to Berlin - Johnny Warren exhibition at Jamberoo Pub. Free admission. No closing date.

Gerringong and District Historical Society Museum - Blackwood St, Gerringong. Open 1-4pm. Also open Tuesdays and Thursdays in school holidays.

Group 5 - Australian Art and Craft Exhibition, at the Old Fire Station Gallery, Terralong St, Kiama, 9am to 4pm. Free entry.

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

THROUGH THE WEEK

Anxiety Support Group - Meeting Wednesday, January 30, at 41 Market St, Wollongong, 10am. Providing support for people with, or family and friends, with panic attacks, social phobia, agoraphobia and obsessive compulsive disorder. Ph 1300 794 992.

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.

Dancespace 383 - Invites interested people to their famous Thursday night dance class, 8pm, at 388 Princes Hwy, Woonona. Ph 4283 3637 or 4267 2087.

Dapto Greyhounds - Thursday nights. Great trackside action, fantastic dining facilities, first race 7.30pm. Free entry. Ph 4261 1080.

Free English Classes for Eligible Migrants - Classes are held throughout the year, either full or part-time. 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, open Monday to Thursday, 10am-4pm. Ph 4226 9147 for bookings.

Gerringong Pics & Flicks - Screening 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days (MA) Romania 2007. At Gerringong Town Hall, Friday, February 1, 7.30pm. Tickets $10. Ph 4234 0166.

Illawarra Vietnam Veterans Sub Branch (96 Market St, Wollongong) - Welcomes all returned service personnel and their families. Ph 4228 6774 between 10am and 3pm Monday to Friday for information for welfare, services and meetings. Or email vaaill@fishinternet.com.au

In The Bin Short Film Festival - Australian and International best short films created purely to entertain, in one night. At City Park, Minga Cres, Shellharbour City Centre, Friday, February 1, 8.30pm to 10.30pm. Free, open air, bring a chair and blanket, refreshments available to purchase. Ph 4221 6170.

Learn to Surf - Lessons daily, except Sunday, at North Wollongong and Thirroul beaches. School holiday program, one lesson/$59 and three lessons/$149, ages 7-17 years. Taupu Surf School. Ph 4268 0088.

Poets Breakfast - Wednesdays, 7am, in the community hall at the back of the Phoenix Theatre, Bridge St, Coniston. Ph Tony Stoddardt 0402 003 339.

The Roo Theatre - The Wedding Singer. Auditions on Thursday, January 31 at 7.30pm and Saturday, February 2 at 9.30am. Ph 4297 2891.

WIN Sports & Entertainment Centre - Monday, January 28 to Thursday, January 31: Korean Christian Youth Conference, 9am-10.30pm daily. Friday, February 1: NBL Round 20 - IMB Hawks v Melbourne Tigers, 7.30pm. Ph 4220 2828.

MARKETS

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

Saturday: Huskisson Growers & Craft Market; Windang Public School; Wollongong Market & Auction Centre, 98-104 Gipps St, Wollongong, markets 6am-4pm, car auctions 2.30pm, ph 1800 193403; Kiama Produce Market, 8am-1pm, Black Beach; Bomaderry Rotary Club poolside markets; Colo Vale Markets, Colo Vale Hall, 9am-2pm; Sanctuary Point Primary School;

Sunday:Dapto Showground; Used Vehicle and Boat Market, Endeavour Sports High School, cnr The Boulevarde and Taren Point Rd, Caringbah, 8am-4pm; Coledale School Market, 9am-3pm; Pyree Village Art and Craft market, 9am-2.30pm; Southern Highlands Country Craft Fair, Moss Vale Showground, 9am-3pm; Towradgi Beach Hotel Arts and Crafts markets, 10am-3pm; Mollymook Beach Reserve; Jamberoo Arts & Craft, 8am-2pm, Reid Park, Jamberoo

DANCES

Saturday:

Marshall Mount Old Time Dance - 8pm-midnight. Adults $8, children $2. Marshall Mount Rd. Ph 4257 1212.

Sunday:

South Coast Country Music Association - Family Day, line dancing commences 10am, at Kembla Heights Hall, Harry Graham Dr, Mt Kembla. Cost $2. Ph 4256 0720.

Through the Week:

Bushdance - At Wongawilli Hall, every Wednesday, at 8pm. $2.50 includes supper and live band. No partner needed. 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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