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February

Adelaide Plains Cup Festival Friday February 29th – Sunday March 2nd 2008

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Friday 29th February 2008

What: Adelaide Plains Cup Festival Launch and 2008 Emu Awards Presentation
When: 7.30am – 9.00am
Where: Dublin Institute, Corner of First and Sixth Streets, Dublin
How much: $8 per person (payable on the day but RSVP essential)
Contact: Adelaide Plains Marketing - Bridget Sara 0402 049 276
Event Information: The Adelaide Plains Cup Festival will officially be opened at the Dublin Institute on Friday morning with a gourmet breakfast. The launch will also incorporate the announcement of the Adelaide Plains EMU Award winners. The Adelaide Plains EMU Awards are supported by The Plains Producer and Churches of Christ Life Care and aim to recognise those individuals, organisations/community groups, and businesses that have stuck their neck out and had a go! This year Churches of Christ Life Care will be providing the overall winner with $600 prize money.

What: Community Forum
When: 10am-12noon
Where: Dublin Institute, Corner of First and Sixth Streets, Dublin
How Much: FREE
Contact: District Council of Mallala - Ann-Marie Eaton
Event Information: Community forum for people to find out what services are available in the community.

What: Port Wakefield Courthouse Display
When: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Port Wakefield Courthouse Museum, West Street, Port Wakefield
How Much: Gold Coin donation appreciated
Contact: Ros Nankivell 8867 1470 or Wendy Denium 0418 844 546
Event Information: Display of Port Wakefield history and memorabilia.

What: Meet the Author!
When: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Where: Two Wels Community Library, 61 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells
How Much: FREE
Contact: Kimberley Hargrave 8520 2100
Event Information: Search and discover the Two Wells Public Library and the launch of the 2008 The Little Big Book Club. Guest author story telling from 2-3pm.

What: “Battle of the Balaclavas” Art Exhibition
When: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Balaklava Courthouse Gallery, 6 Edith Terrace, Balaklava
How Much: FREE
Contact: Jo May 0409 698 798
Event Information: Exhibition of balaclavas decorated by media and local identities. “Guess Who? Competition and lots more!!

What: Cinema Under the Stars
When: 5:30pm-12 midnight
Where: Virginia Oval, Old Port Wakefield Road, Virginia
How Much: Gold Coin donation
Contact: Adrian Marschall 0439 717 653
Event Information: Cinema Under the Stars is screening the movie “Happy Feet” on 6 x 3m screen on the Virginia oval. Adult and Kids rides are free from 5:30 and catering is available. Bar Facilities are available. Good picnic atmosphere.

What: “Friends of the Last Super” Art & Wine Gourmet Dinner
When: 7:30pm – 11:30pm
Where: Hummocks Station Function Centre, Barunga Homestead Road, Snowtown
How Much: $48.00 per person or $180 per couple including accommodation
Contact: Merry Canavan 8865 2520 or 0417084377
Event Information: “The Friends of the last Supper” Art, Wine and Gourmet Dinner revolve around the unique art work “Last Supper” painted by well known artist Marek Herburt. Held in the newly restored Hummocks Station Function Centre.
During the 3 course meal, there will be “behind the scenes stories” of his work from the cast of the painting. All art work on display is for sale on the evening. With many of the artists present, there will be opportunities to discuss your favourite selection!

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March

Saturday 1st March 2008

What: Two Wells Weekly Market
When: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Old Port Wakefield Road (in front of the Football Oval) Two Wells
How Much: FREE
Contact: Maria Yfantidis
Event Information: Weekly Two Wells market featuring fresh produce.

What: Balaklava All Town Garage Sale
When: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Where: Various locations throughout Balaklava
How Much: FREE
Contact: Monique Callery 8862 0800
Event Information: The town of Balaklava will be on sale. Well almost!!
The townspeople will be having a Whole of Town Garage Sale. There will be Garage sales virtually any street you turn down for the whole weekend.
You never know, you might pick up something you’ve been hunting around for, for years!

What: Launch of the Adelaide Plains & Neighbours Living Libraries
When: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Balaklava Community Library, May Terrace, Balaklava
How Much: FREE
Contact: Kimberley Hargrave 8520 2100
Event Information: Launch of a cultural program to be run throughout the Adelaide Plains region during 2008. Regional partners include Gawler Library, District Council of Mallala Library Service, Balaklava Community Library and Light Public Library Service.

What: Balaklava Sidewalk Sale
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Various shops throughout Balaklava
Contact: Monique Callery 8862 0800
How Much: FREE
Event Information: Local businesses will set up their wares on the sidewalk for the whole day from 9am til 5pm! This will make for an interesting walk around the streets and give people the opportunity to discover what Balaklava provides and the vast variety of goods and services we offer in our town.
Experience genuine country town hospitality and perhaps leave with a few bits and pieces you’ve purchased along the way!!!!

What: Arts & Craft Community Gathering
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Balaklava Town Centre
How Much: FREE
Contact: Janine Hinton 8862 0800
Event Information: 30-40 local arts and crafts people exhibiting in vacant stores in Balaklava town centre.

What: “Wind, Water and Wheels – Rural Icons”
When: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Centenary Hall, May Terrace and Urlwin Park, 34A Short Terrace, Balaklava
How Much: $3 per adult, 50c per child for access to both museum sites
Contact: Norma Schopp 8862 1854
Event Information: Display of heritage farm structures—focusing on “Wind Water and Wheels” - Linked by horse shoe trail

What: Hummocks Station Art Exhibition
When: 10:30am-5pm
Where: Hummocks Station, Barunga Homestead Road, Snowtown
How Much: FREE
Contact: Merry Caravan 8865 2520
Event Information: Following on from the Art and Wine Gourmet Dinner on the Friday night Hummocks Station will have art work on display and for sale!

What: Port Wakefield Courthouse Display
When: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Port Wakefield Courthouse Museum, West Street, Port Wakefield
How Much: Gold coin donation appreciated
Contact: Ros Nankivell 8867 1470 or Wendy Denium 0418 844 546
Event Information: Display of Port Wakefield history and memorabilia

What: Summer Golf Open Ambrose
When: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Balaklava Golf Course
How Much: $50 per team of 4
Contact: Carol Parkin 8862 1612
Event Information: Teams of 4 to play Ambrose golf competition on the picturesque Balaklava fully greened golf course. Balaklava Golf Course is situated 80kms from Adelaide. It is a beautiful greens golf course with a great country atmosphere. Lots of trees, native birds and kangaroos on the course make for a very enjoyable and memorable round of golf. After your game of golf enjoy a large BBQ tea catered to by our volunteers in true country friendliness. Our bar staff will be on hand top serve you from our well stocked bar. Balaklava Golf Course invited you to our Ambrose day, get a group together and experience a great day out!

What: Welcome to Wakefield
When: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Civic Centre, Balaklava
How Much: Free to invited guests
Contact: Janine Hinton 8862 0800
Event Information: Welcome to new residents and business / employees with free lunch provided and musical entertainment.

What: “Battle of the Balaclavas” Art Exhibition
When: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Balaklava Courthouse Gallery
How Much: FREE
Contact: Jo May 0409 698 798
Event Information: Exhibition of balaclavas decorated by media & local identities. “Guess Who?” competition and lots more!!.

What: Wakefield Regional Council Volunteers Lunch
When: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Balaklava Triangle
How Much: Free for invited guests
Contact: Janine Hinton 8862 0800
Event Information: In recognition and appreciation of substantial contribution made by volunteers to our local community.
Council invites all volunteers to a lunch – Please note this is not a public event

What: Balaklava Bead Fair
When: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Balaklava Town Hall
How Much: FREE
Contact: Lynda Pedersen 8862 1545
Event Information: Market featuring bead makers and beadwork artisans, sales and demonstrations. When Lynda Pederson moved her beadwork collection to Balaklava in 2006, the Bead Fair followed! She had previously co-ordinated four similar annual events in Adelaide and it was a refreshing change to bring beadwork artisans and suppliers to the rural community. With over 20 stalls and free entry, the event was very popular in 2007.

What: Mallala Home of Motorsport
When: 7pm-12 midnight
Where: Mallala Hotel
How Much: Limited FREE tickets available from the Mallala Hotel, IGA and Post Office
Contact: Colleen Moyne 0400 286 083
Event Information: Mallala has a rich motorsport heritage and the Mallala Economic Development Board have developed a "Mallala - Home of Motorsport" town brand to attract more tourists into the township. The Mallala - Home of Motorsport Celebration on Saturday 1st March from 7pm will showcase the new branding to the community. The night will include a free BBQ and live entertainment

Sunday 2nd March 2008

What: Walking for MAC
When: 8:00am – 12 noon (9am race start)
Where: Mallala Oval (Fun walk is through township)
How Much: $15.00 for 6 - 15 years, $20.00 for 16+ years.
Contact: Penny Matthew 8520 2880
Event Information: Enjoy a 5 or 10 km run or walk around the township of Mallala in the walking for MAC fun run/walk.
All funds raised though sponsorship and registration payment will be donated to the Mallala Hospital, Ambulance Service and Country Fire service (MAC) All entrants receive breakfast! If entry cost is prepaid includes T-shirt – children under 6 are no charge but will not receive a T-shirt

What: Balaklava All Town Garage Sale
When: 8:00am – onwards
Where: Balaklava Township
How Much: FREE
Contact: Monique Callery 8862 0800
Event Information: The town of Balaklava will be on sale. Well almost!! The townspeople will be having a Whole of Town Garage Sale. There will be Garage sales virtually any street you turn down for the whole weekend. You never know, you might pick up something you’ve been hunting around for years

What: Balaklava Junior tennis tournament
When: 8:30am – late afternoon
Where: Ralli Park Courts, Balaklava
How Much: $10 per event, Ages 8 - 17
Contact: Tania Allen 8862 2212
Event Information: Singles and doubles competition for boys and girls. Consellation plate opportunities, minimum of two matches. Come along and join in the fun. Starting from 8:30am. Closing date for entries is 22nd February 2008.

What: Hamley Bridge Garage Sale & Breakfast
When: from 8:30am
Where: Breakfast – Hamley Bridge Institute. Garage Sale – various locations in Hamley Bridge
How Much: FREE
Contact: Louise Wren 8528 2332
Event Information: Enjoy a country style breakfast at the Hamley Bridge Institute and collect your map for the all Town Garage Sale. There will be heaps of bargains! Sale and breakfast start at 8am sharp so get in early and enjoy a drive around our beautiful historic town while you look for your treasures. A perfect start to the day with the Adelaide Plains Cup to finish off

What: Mallala is on the Map
When: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Mallala Museum, 1 Dublin Road, Mallala
How Much: FREE
Contact: Margaret Tiller 8527 2172
Event Information: “Century of Change 1860-1960”
A journey of courage and determination settler families took on life with the building of Churches, schools, halls and transport services. A comprehensive photographic displays. The Old Flour Mill is a feature of the museum a three story structure of local stone and bricks. Built in 1878 it is an enduring illustration of the stonemason skills.

What: Primo Australia Adelaide Plains Cup
When: 10:30am – 10:00pm
Where: Balaklava Racing Club
How Much: $12 adults, $8 concession, under 18 free.
Contact: Balaklava Racing Club 8862 1503
Event Information: 8 Event race meeting which features the Adelaide Plains Cup, Coopers Keg Roll, Fashion Parades, free pony and bouncy castle rides for the kids and after race party

What: Homesteads, Tin Sheds and everything in between Poetry Competition Winners Announcement and Poetry Reading
When: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Where: Mallala Hotel, Adelaide Road, Mallala
How Much: FREE
Contact: Carolyn Cordon 8527 2412
Event Information: Announcement of winners of the ‘Homesteads, Tin sheds, and everything in between’ Poetry Competition, With Poetry Readings to follow.

What: Adelaide Plains Hymn Sing
When: 7pm -8:30pm
Where: Mallala Uniting Church
How Much: FREE
Contact: Rodney Reid
Event Information: An evening of community hymn singing of well known traditional hymns. The singing will be interspersed with items from locals across the Adelaide Plains. A shared supper in the adjoining church hall at 8.30pm will conclude the evening