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Wednesday, 4 February, 2026
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CarnEVIL

Gardner’s Vineyard at North Shields will host the Halloween-themed CarnEVIL on Friday 31 October. Gates will open at 3pm for the Candy and Clowns Kidzone and Freaky Funhouse Marquee Maze, with a kids costume competition at 5.30pm. From 8pm the scares intensify with an R18+ late-night horror maze experience running until late. All funds raised will support Ronald McDonald House. Entry is a gold coin donation, with the maze experience ticketed. Book now at events.humanitix.com/carnevil-2025

Live music

Port Lincoln’s Cellar Folk Club will host a free live music session on Saturday 1 November from 7.30pm at the Baptist Church Cafe at 7 Ravendale Road. There will be a shared supper and a raffle. All are welcome to attend.

Cowell Lions markets

Cowell Lions Market is on again this Sunday from 9am until 1pm in the Main Street. Take a trip to the market to enjoy live music, fresh hot coffee, and an egg and bacon breakfast. Browse stalls with home baking, plants, jewellery, pre-loved clothes and more. The Christmas market will be held at twilight and by combined with carols on Sunday 7 December.

Ceduna Hospital and Village Auxiliary AGM

The 2025 Ceduna Hospital and Village Auxiliary annual general meeting will be hosted on Thursday 6 November at the Ceduna Anglican Church Hall from 10am for morning tea and 10.30am for the AGM, followed by a general meeting. All are welcome – come and join an enthusiastic group working together to assist the wellbeing of patients and residents of the hospital and the village. Apologies and/or agenda items to Alison Pearson on 0476 193 236.

Denial Bay Jetty Market

A new date for the Denial Bay Jetty Market has been announced, after it was postponed due to weather conditions. Head along to the Denial Bay foreshore on Sunday 9 November from 10am to 2pm to find items from a wide variety of stalls. All are welcome to come along. Stallholders can set up from 8.30am.

Friends of Parnkalla Walking Trail AGM

Rachael Kannussaar will be the guest speaker talking about shorebird conservation on Eyre Peninsula at Friends of Parnkalla Walking Trail annual general meeting on Monday 17 November at 7pm. The presentation will include information on both resident shorebirds and migratory shorebirds. The meeting will be held at the Senior Citizens Hall at 3 Hallett Place and refreshments will follow the meeting.

Elliston Markets

The Elliston Markets will be held on Saturday 29 November at the Elliston Parklands near the RSL building. For stall applications please contact Sam Agars on 8687 9200 or info@elliston.com.au, or drop into the Elliston Community & Visitor Information Centre.

Ceduna Christmas Market

The 2025 Ceduna Christmas Market will take place in the Ceduna Memorial Hall on Friday 5 December and Saturday 6 December. Stall applications to Chris Gascoyne on 0428 252 991 or c.gascoyne@bigpond.com, or to Lauren McEvoy on 0421 191 606 or lkmcevoy.94@gmail.com.

Ceduna Hospital and Village Auxiliary Christmas Raffle

Tickets for the Ceduna Hospital and Village Auxiliary Christmas Raffle are on sale and can be purchased from auxiliary members and at different business locations around Ceduna. Tickets are $2 each. First prize is $250, second prize is $150 and third prize is $100. The raffle will be drawn on Friday 12 December at the cake/produce stall out the front of the Ceduna Memorial Hall.

Chandada 100th Christmas Tree

Chandada Memorial Hall will host a milestone Christmas Tree celebration, on Sunday 14 December from 4pm until late. All past and present families and friends of the Chandada community are invited to join in celebrating this historic event. The evening will include a community performance, Santa visit, full bar facilities, dinner (cost by donation), stalls, raffles, photo booth and more. This is a fundraiser for the Chandada Memorial Hall. RSVP by 1 December. Contact Patrea Carey on 0400 872 885 or email chandadamemorialhall@gmail.com.

Carols by the Beach

Tumby Bay’s Carols by the Beach will take place on Sunday 14 December. There will be food stalls and kids’ pre-carols entertainment from 5pm, with carols starting at 6pm. All are welcome to enjoy an evening by the beach, on the Tumby Bay foreshore lawns, adjacent to the yacht club.

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