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Monday, 16 February, 2026
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Textile, Quilting & Fibre Group meeting

The next meeting of Port Lincoln’s Textile, Quilting & Fibre Group will have a member taking everybody through the Eco Dying process with fabric and leaves and petals and dyes made from natural resources. Do not miss that, on Saturday 15 November. It starts at 11am at the Arteyrea Hall – come along for a free demonstration whilst enjoying coffee and morning tea.

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.

Port Lincoln Ladies Probus Club general meeting

Port Lincoln Ladies Probus Club’s monthly general meeting will be on Tuesday 18 November at Kirton Bowling Club at 10am. The Christmas lunch will be hosted at Wangary Sporting Complex on Tuesday 9 December – a bus will leave Kirton Bowling Club at 10.30am and return at 3pm. The cost is $10 for the bus and $50 for lunch. Please pay monies at the November general meeting.

Elliston Water Allocation Plan community session

Come along to the Elliston Sporting Club from 3.30pm to 6.30pm on Wednesday 19 November to find out more and have your questions answered about Eyre Peninsula’s water allocation plan for groundwater.

Dirt circuit racing

Ceduna Dirt Circuit Club is back for another night of high-octane action at Andoc Park, on Denial Bay Road, on Saturday 22 November. This is the Glen Bates Memorial Race. Gates open at 4pm and racing starts at 7pm. Full bar and canteen facilities available. Entry is $10 for adults, and kids under 16 get in free.

Nurses lunch

The next lunch for retired and semi-retired nursing staff from Port Lincoln Health Service will be held on Monday 24 November at noon at the Marina Hotel. This will be the last one for the year, so organisers look forward to seeing many people there. RSVP to Shirlene on 0429 056 140 by Friday 21 November for booking.

Camera club meeting

Port Lincoln Camera Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday 24 November at the Senior Citizens Hall at 7pm. Please note the last meeting for the year will be on Monday 15 December. A reminder to all members the EPCCA is fast approaching, so begin organising your photos now. For any further information please refer online to ‘My Photo Club’ or the Port Lincoln Camera Club Facebook page. The club welcomes new members.

Port Lincoln Ladies Probus Club Happy Chat

Port Lincoln Ladies Probus Club’s Happy Chat will be at the Port Lincoln Hotel on Tuesday 25 November at 10am. Please wear a hat to be in the racing theme for November.

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.

Arno Bay Christmas Craft Fair

The Arno Bay Christmas Craft Fair is on Saturday 29 November at Turnbull Park from 9am to 2pm. There will be a variety of stalls such as baked goods, handmade crafts, plants, Christmas present ideas, CFS display, coffee van and more. For more information contact Trish Darling on 0429 420 115.

Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting

A discussion forum on prostate cancer will be held on Friday 5 December, from 5pm to 7pm at Port Lincoln’s Grand Tasman Hotel meeting room. In attendance will be prostate cancer specialist nurse Janet Birkin. For further information, contact Ross Sharrad on 0439 282 242.

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.

Cummins Christmas Markets

The 2025 Cummins Christmas Markets will take place on Sunday 7 December at the RSL Hall from 10am to 3pm. Come along to find gifts, crafts, smallgoods, baking and more. Email cdec@lec.sa.gov.au to register. Also open will be the Christmas Wonderland, Op Shop, Green Leaf Collective and 5 Loaves Bakery.

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.

Family Fish Day

Head along to the Streaky Bay jetty on Saturday 3 January 2026 for the annual Family Fish Day event. Registration is from 8am, with the fishing competition from 9am to 11am – scaled fish only. Cash prizes and trophies for anglers aged three to 17. This free community event is hosted by Streaky Bay Tourism and Business Association – for more information, contact tourism@streakybay.com.au.

Smoky Bay fete

Come along for the Smoky Bay Strawberry Fete at Smoky Bay Community Club on Sunday 11 January. More details to follow. To book a stall, email smokybayclub@outlook.com.

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