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Friday 1st January to Sunday 10th January 2010 Post by: Triple M Adelaide 16 December, 2009 - 5:25 PM
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Debbie Farnden says
January 10th 2010, The "Emu Bay Sandcastle Competition" is an annual event held at Emu Bay on Kangaroo Island. It is a great family day out and great prizes to be won! Cost to enter is $10 per sandcastle "plot". Starts 11.00AM until 3.00PM. There will be toilets available on the beach and food and drinks available to purchase. So come visit K.I., bring shade, bucket and spade. To get to K.I., Please ring Sealink on 131301.
Posted Thursday 17 December, 2009 10:29 AM -
Kym Miller says
Kym Miller says
Athletics - School Holiday Coaching Clinic for ages 9 and above at Enfield Athletics Club, $15 per session.
Starts 15th December and goes all the way through the school holidays on Tues, Wed and Thursdays.
Boys from 10am to Noon
Girls 1pm to 3pmcontact Kym Miller on kymmiller@y7mail.com to get program of events
http://www.enfieldharriers.athleticssa.org/
Posted Monday 21 December, 2009 11:17 PM -
Julie says
Schutzenfest
Date: January 8th - 9th , 2010
Please note: The Schützenfest venue has changed, and will now be held at Ellis Park, West Tce.
Pricing: $15 and children under 14 freeIn Adelaide the South Australian German Association has hosted the Schützenfest, the largest folk festival in the Southern Hemisphere, on an annual basis since 1964.
With over 40 stalls serving traditional German food and beverage, cultural heritage displays, children's entertainment, Strong Arm Beer Stein Lifting Competitions, and more, Schützenfest is a festival for the whole family.Program Highlights
Coopers Strong Arm Beer Stein Lifting Competition - on Saturday 9th January at the Open Air Stage at 2.05 pm, 3.15 pm and the final at 5.10 pm.
Shooting Competition - on Friday and Saturday at the Shooting Range
Great line up of bands - throughout the day on both Friday and Saturday at the Open Air Stage Including Jungle Jooce, The Shiny Brights, Clearway, The Sundance Kids, Two Stroke Jonny and more!Website: www.schutzenfest.com.au
Posted Tuesday 22 December, 2009 7:38 PM -
Julie says
Alice in Wonderland
6 to 9 January 2010An interactive pantomime presented by the OPUS Performing Arts Community. Tickets are $10. Performing on 6 and 7 January at 11.00 am, 8 January at 11.00 am and 7.30 pm, and 9 January at 2.00 pm at the Hopgood Theatre, Colonnades Shopping Centre, Noarlunga.
To book tickets contact 8186 3481
Posted Tuesday 22 December, 2009 7:50 PM -
Julie says
2010 Resolution Run - Adelaide
January 3 2010
Elder ParkThis is not just another fun run.
Don’t just say you want to get fit in the new year … take action and make it happen. Start the way you intend to continue and register for the 2010 Resolution Run now!
No more excuses - take charge of your own health and fitness and join others on Adelaide’s spectacular Linear Park.
Elder Park will come alive on January 3, 2010 as positive, action minded people arrive for the 4.5km or 9km event. Regardless of experience or fitness, participants will share a common passion to be actively involved in life. Walk, run or jog – it’s up to you.
And here is the best part. While you are doing something terrific for yourself, you have the opportunity to assist others through our partnership with Everyday Hero. Raise funds for the charity of your choice and make a positive difference in the community. In just 3 minutes you can create your own Hero Page and raise much needed funds - it's that's simple.www.resolutionrun.com.au
Posted Tuesday 22 December, 2009 8:35 PM -
Julie says
Jimmy Barnes Sounds by The River
9th January 2010JIMMY BARNES, SHANNON NOLL, ADAM BRAND SOUNDS BY THE RIVER, MARY ANN RESERVE MANNUM SATURDAY 9 JANUARY 2010
Jimmy Barnes will headline the next Sounds by the River concert at the picturesque Mary Ann Reserve at Mannum on Saturday 9th January 2010 on the banks of the Murray River. Sounds by the River at Mannum will be Jimmy Barnes’ only South Australian date during his ‘Red Hot Summer Tour’ in January.
The ‘Red Hot Summer Tour’ will feature three of Australia’s greatest entertainers on the one bill. Barnes will be accompanied by singer – songwriter Shannon Noll, and current Dancing with the Stars champion and country favourite Adam Brand.
Visit www.soundsbytheriver.com.au for more details or contact the Mannum Visitor Information Office on 08 85691303 for accommodation and camping details. For bus links from Adelaide Metro, Hills, Barossa or Murray Bridge contact LinkSA on 85643022 or www.linksa.com.au. Children under 12 are free and all under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Enjoy the best of Australian music on the banks of the Murray River.
Don’t miss Jimmy Barnes and guests on his Red Hot Summer Tour at Sounds by the River, January 9, 2010, Mary Ann Reserve Mannum. Gates open 3.00 p.m. Entertainment commences at 4.00 p.m. No BYO Liquor/Softdrinks or Eskies.
Posted Tuesday 22 December, 2009 8:46 PM -
Julie says
Flaherty’s Beach Sandbar Golf Classic 2010
Warooka SA
10th January 2010Come to one of the states best, and most entertaining family fun golf days on the town beach between beautiful Hardwicke Bay and Point Turton - the Flaherty’s Beach Sandbar Golf Classic.
The Flahertys Sandbar Golf Classic will provide you with:
A spectacular course on Southern Yorke Peninsula, two and a half hours from Adelaide.
A hole-in-one competition with a AUD1000.00 prize for the first person to make the shot, which is known as the “Scooby†Hole in One.Two six hole golf course with water hazards and sand traps a plenty.
Maximum of 120 players.
Prizes for men, women, juniors and NAGA.
Lunch, pre golf and on course refreshments.The Flaherty’s Beach Sandbar Golf Classic has, over the years, established a reputation that has set it apart from the usual run of golf functions. Organised to a tee, with great prizes and exciting and fun entertainment
http://www.yorkepeninsula.com/warooka/
Posted Tuesday 22 December, 2009 9:10 PM -
Julie says
Cape Jaffa Seafood & Wine Festival 2010
For lovers of food and wine, Cape Jaffa is the place to be on Sunday 10th January 2010.
Location: King Drive, Cape Jaffa SATime: 10:30am - 5:00pm
This year's Festival promises all the seafood, local produce and wine you could desire
in a casual, relaxing atmosphere with live entertainment by Lincoln Sharpe and Elijah Maddern.
Crayfish, prawns, oysters, Lobster Pate and BBQ Shark headline our seafood selection.
For lovers of food from the land there is succulent Trim Lamb, prime BBQ beef, olives, almonds, jams, honey, home-style crepes, tea and coffee.
To compliment this fine food, the fine wines of the Mount Benson Wine Region, including:
Cape Jaffa Wines, Frog Island, Ralph Fowler, Norfolk Rise, Cape Thomas, Wangolina Station and Wehl's Mount Benson.http://www.capejaffafest.com.au/
Buses
Posted Tuesday 22 December, 2009 9:23 PM
Bookings essential
More Information call 0409 571 438
From Kingston:
Royal Mail Hotel & Kingston Caravan Park
From Robe:
Visitor Information Centre -
Julie says
ADELADE'S PSYCHIC EXPO - The New Age Festival
January 10th, 10am to 5pm
Burnside Ballroom
Cnr Greenhill & Portrush Road
BurnsideCome For The Day & Enjoy:
FREE WORKSHOPS
Clairvoyants, Mediums, Psychic Artists, Tarot & Palm Readers, Astrologers, Natural Healers, Product Stalls, Tasty Food & Great Coffee!For Visitor Information & Exhibitor Enquiries contact:
Phone: 8395 3322 or 0404 352 049
www.adelaidespsychicexpo.com
$5 entry, Kids 15 & Under Free
Posted Tuesday 29 December, 2009 11:20 AM -
Julie says
The Pirate Show
The Pirate Show runs Monday to Friday January 4-8, 11-15, 18-22. Two shows a day at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm.
SA Maritime MuseumShiver Me Timbers! It’s “The Pirate Show!†and it’s free with Museum entry during January! The Pirate Show, a rollicking, interactive, magical and musical adventure. Come ready to set sail with the pirate captain, mad mate and a lovely lighthouse keeper as they scramble for treasure. Join Captain Black Diamond and his First Mate on board a real ship at the Maritime Museum. They have run out of money and need to sail for Treasure Island to get some more, so they’ll be needing a crew, which could be you.
Filled with magic, cannon-ball juggling and music, there are pirate songs aplenty to sing along with.
Children learn sailing and pirating skills, including the pirate’s alphabet. It’s a swashbuckling tale with more twists and turns than a cat chasing a rat. So come dressed and ready to join in the fun. And best of all it's free with Museum entry.The South Australian Maritime Museum is located at 126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide and is open 10am to 5pm every (except Christmas Day) Admission charges are $8.50 adults, $6.50 concession, $3.50 children or $22.00 for a family ticket. For further information contact the museum on 8207 6255.
Posted Friday 1 January, 2010 9:17 AM
