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Saturday, 7 February, 2026
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70 years’ celebration

Wanilla Rangers Netball Club is celebrating 70 years on Saturday, July 19, with an A grade showcase game at the Port Lincoln Netball Association netball courts, followed by a cocktail event at 6pm for a 6.30pm start at Port Lincoln Yacht Club. Tickets are $70 per person, with cocktail food by Damien Mrdjen, music by KBeez Gang and a silent auction. The dress code is cocktail, with a black and white theme.

Happy Chat

Port Lincoln Ladies Probus Club’s Happy Chat will meet on Tuesday, July 22 at Port Lincoln Hotel at 10am. Please bring a family photograph.

Open mic night

Jam Shed is hosting an open mic night at Port Lincoln RSL clubrooms on Friday, July 25 from 6pm until late. Take to the stage for a 15-minute performance, or just enjoy the show. Proceeds go to Salvation Army. A two-course meal is provided – check out the menu on the RSL Facebook page. Bookings are essential, call Peter O’Neill on 0404 301 556.

Ceduna soup kitchen

Back by popular demand, Ceduna Hospital and Village Auxiliary will be hosting another soup kitchen, on Friday, August 1 at the Ceduna Memorial Hall from 10.30am. A cup of soup and a bread roll costs $7, with lots of homemade varieties on offer.

Garage Girls show

Garage Girls is coming to Ceduna and Cummins in August. Hosted by Country Arts SA, the performance is inspired by Alice Anderson’s short but eventful life, taking you from Melbourne’s mysterious underbelly to the deserts of Alice Springs. The show will be at the Ceduna Sports Sports Club on Thursday, August 7 and the Cummins Community Hall on Saturday, August 9 – both at 7pm. Tickets are on sale from countryarts.org.au/events/garage-girls

EP dirt circuit

Ceduna Dirt Circuit Club is hosting the rescheduled second round of the EP Tri-Series on Saturday, August 9 at Andoc Park on Denial Bay Road. Gates open at 12.30pm, with practice at 2.30pm and racing from 4.30pm. Entry is $10, under 16s are free. There will be a full bar and canteen.

Wirrulla Mock Wedding

The Wirrulla Hall Committee invites all to attend a Mock Wedding Fundraiser. Dress up in your best op shop wedding guest attire and expect a fun-filled evening complete with a cheeky ceremony, dinner, dancing, and loads of entertainment – all in the name of raising funds to keep the hall up and running. The event is at 6.30pm on Saturday, August 9 at Wirrulla Hall. More details and ticket sales coming soon.

Border Dash

Register now for the 35th annual Border Dash on Saturday, October 11. The iconic 13-kilometre run starts in Western Australia and crosses into South Australia to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service. After the dash, stick around for a barbecue and charity auction. Sign up at bordervillageroadhouse.com.au/borderdash-2025

Blue Water Raiders Dragon Boat Club

Come and join the group for a morning paddle in the beautiful calm waters of Tumby Bay. The dragon boaters meet every Sunday, weather permitting, at 7.45am, at the Tumby Bay marina boat ramp. No experience is necessary, with life jackets and paddles supplied. Enjoy a single paddle or become a new member. Talk with Tiffany at the Tumby Bay Chemist, or call Verona on 0429 185 908 for more information.

Patchwork Group Ceduna

The Patchwork Group meets at Ceduna Men’s Shed on Eyre Highway every Tuesday from 10.30am to 3pm. Bring along any project you may want to do – you are not limited to patchwork. A small fee of $5 is charged per week, which enables the group to donate any excess funds to the Ceduna Hospital and Village Auxiliary plus Royal Flying Doctor Service, and also to help with the cost of utilities. People are welcome to come along to have a look and a chat. For more information, contact Margaret Spry on 0439 864 428 or Julie Lennell on 0427 688 466.

Busyfingers Craft Group

Ceduna’s Busyfingers Craft Group meets at Ceduna Men’s Shed every Friday from 10.30am to 2pm and people are welcome to bring along any project they would like to. Members have a range of skills from quilting/patchwork, knitting, crocheting, card making, diamond dots, embroidery and more. A small fee of $3 is charged per week. For more details, contact Jocelyn Wighton on 0487 183 954.

Cleve Coffee, chat and craft

Everyone is welcome to join Coffee, Chat and Craft at the Cleve Uniting Church Hall on the third Friday of each month.

Kimba crochet

Coffee, crochet and chat make the perfect blend at Our Town Kimba each Wednesday from 10am until noon.

RSL bingo

Cowell RSL Sub-Branch holds bingo each Tuesday at 7pm. $15 for 10 games with tea and coffee provided.

Just Love to Dance

Just Love to Dance is starting dance lessons at Port Lincoln RSL Sub-Branch clubrooms each Thursday from 6pm to 9.30pm. The cost is a $5 donation to the RSL. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact David on 0417 389 724, Ada on 0438 277 684 or email asherry1954@gmail.com.

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