Events

Picture yourself and a ‘crew’ of family or friends aboard a fully equipped, luxury houseboat enjoying a fun-filled weekend while you explore majestic Lake Macquarie.
Thanks to Wangi and Beyond Houseboats, that’s the fantastic prize in the Windale Men’s Sheds major fund-raising event of the year, its Father’s Day raffle, valued at $1800.
Drop anchor in a secluded bay to fish, swim or snorkel – even try paddle-boarding – then fire up the onboard barbie while you and your shipmates enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.
It could be yours.
Get your tickets at Pelican Markets on the first Saturday of the month, or at Lake Macquarie Square shopping centre outside either Coles or Woolworths on the second Saturday of the month and the fourth Thursday of the month until the raffle is drawn next September. Tickets are also available at the Windale Men’s Shed, 2c Lake Street, Windale (02 49485830) every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8am till 2pm.

Picture yourself and a ‘crew’ of family or friends aboard a fully equipped, luxury houseboat enjoying a fun-filled weekend while you explore majestic Lake Macquarie.
Thanks to Wangi and Beyond Houseboats, that’s the fantastic prize in the Windale Men’s Sheds major fund-raising event of the year, its Father’s Day raffle, valued at $1800.
Drop anchor in a secluded bay to fish, swim or snorkel – even try paddle-boarding – then fire up the onboard barbie while you and your shipmates enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.
It could be yours.
Get your tickets at Pelican Markets on the first Saturday of the month, or at Lake Macquarie Square shopping centre outside either Coles or Woolworths on the second Saturday of the month and the fourth Thursday of the month until the raffle is drawn next September. Tickets are also available at the Windale Men’s Shed, 2c Lake Street, Windale (02 49485830) every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8am till 2pm.

Who ate the Dinosaur?
Extinct Swamp Dwellers
For the third time, we are welcoming local dinosaur expert Mike Dawson with an exhibition drawn from his amazing collection of museum quality casts of fossils. This exhibition will focus on extinct animals known to inhabit wetlands millions of years ago. It will include insects, labryinthodonts, amphibians, reptiles, birds and much more.
• View the exhibition and discover Who ate the Dinosaur? Open 10am and 12 noon daily.
• Meet collection owner and local expert Mike Dawson who will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the collection.
• Create your own fossil.
• Follow the footprints and track what has come out of the swamp.
• Visit the Animal House and Visitor Centre and meet some relatives of the se extinct swamp dwellers.
Dip-netting, bird feeding, canoeing, children’s playground are available as usual.
Bring a picnic or eat at the café.

The Hunter Wetlands Visitor Centre is open 9am to 4pm daily

Adults and children (4 year ) $7.50
Members & children/grandchildren $5
Book online: https://wetlands.org.au/events/who-ate-the-dinosaur/

Who ate the Dinosaur?
Extinct Swamp Dwellers
For the third time, we are welcoming local dinosaur expert Mike Dawson with an exhibition drawn from his amazing collection of museum quality casts of fossils. This exhibition will focus on extinct animals known to inhabit wetlands millions of years ago. It will include insects, labryinthodonts, amphibians, reptiles, birds and much more.
• View the exhibition and discover Who ate the Dinosaur? Open 10am and 12 noon daily.
• Meet collection owner and local expert Mike Dawson who will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the collection.
• Create your own fossil.
• Follow the footprints and track what has come out of the swamp.
• Visit the Animal House and Visitor Centre and meet some relatives of the se extinct swamp dwellers.
Dip-netting, bird feeding, canoeing, children’s playground are available as usual.
Bring a picnic or eat at the café.

The Hunter Wetlands Visitor Centre is open 9am to 4pm daily

Adults and children (4 year ) $7.50
Members & children/grandchildren $5
Book online: https://wetlands.org.au/events/who-ate-the-dinosaur/

Opening in the July School Holidays, Young People’s Theatre is thrilled to be presenting, for the first time in Newcastle, The SpongeBob Musical. Based on the hit Nickelodeon cartoon, this bubble-filled production follows the adventures of SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy and Squidward on their mission to save the town of Bikini Bottom and have the Best Day Ever!

This musical mash-up features songs from famous artists such as Aerosmith (Bikini Bottom Boogie), Sara Bareilles (Poor Pirates), Panic! At the Disco (Simple Sponge), Cyndi Lauper (Hero is my Middle Name), John Legend (I Guess I Miss You), David Bowie (No Control) and many more. This creative blend of musical styles allows our production to be expressive and innovative, featuring a plethora of contrasting dance genres and staging opportunities in this full-length contemporary musical.

Performances
The SpongeBob Musical runs from 5 July to 6 August at YPT Theatre in Hamilton and includes weekend and school holiday performances.

Tickets
https://ypt.org.au/bookings/ or call our Box Office on 49614895 from 10:30am weekdays or 8:30am Saturdays.

A petition to build a new skate park in the Medowie Town Centre has now reached 1,000 signatures.
Children and young people in Medowie have been making-do with a basic skate park that has fallen into disrepair and has numerous safety hazards, including black mould on all concrete surfaces.
Emma Townend from Medowie Skate & Scoot says “Mallabula/Tiligerry and Anna Bay have had their skate parks replaced in the past two years and now it’s Medowie’s turn. Medowie is undergoing unprecedented growth, with over 1,000 new homes built since 2019 and an expected 6,500 new homes in the next 15 years. The population of Medowie has increased by 43% (forty-three percent!) in the last five years, and twenty seven percent of Medowie residents are less than 19 years of age. While not all kids will use a skate park, about 55% of them do and Medowie needs a new family-friendly, welcoming and inclusive skate park that is suitable for kids of all ages. It is essential that the new skate park is centrally located and highly visible, located in the heart of the Medowie Town Centre alongside recreational facilities like a children’s playground, splash playground, basketball/netball court, BBQs and shaded picnic tables, walking paths, outdoor fitness equipment, a dog park, community garden and space for a coffee van.”
Port Stephens Council have received the petition and Medowie Skate & Scoot’s proposal to build a new skate park in the Medowie Town Centre.
Come down to Woolworths Medowie to sign the petition to build a new skate park in Medowie Town Centre on 9 July 2022.

NSW State Emergency Service Cessnock Unit is throwing open its doors to the community. Come along and learn how to better prepare your home or business from storms and floods. Learn how you may become a volunteer and aid your fellow citizens in times of natural disasters or volunteer behind the scenes in a number of roles. Demonstrations, give aways and more.

This unit has attended to almost 400 emergency request for assistance so far this year, our dedicated small band of volunteers need your help in order to ease the load. We have jobs for every age group, you don’t have to work the frontline.

Experience Edwardian Newcastle and the changing face of the city’s Westend throughout the twentieth century. A dynamic display of photographs, postcards and memorabilia collected by the Porter family over the decades, has been selected by volunteers of the museum to give you an insight into the life and activities of Herbert and Florence Porter and their daughters, Ella and Hazel. Come along to the open day to be held July 10 from 1pm until 4pm. Volunteers will be on site to guide you through this wonderful home.
Located at 434 King Street , Newcastle West.
Entry: Adults$10, Concession $8, Family $25, Children under 5 years free
Enquiries Ph49270202

I am on the Committee for the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Art Society and we would like to place the following under Community Notices (free as we are a non-profit organisation). The Art Exhibition is on for 10 days – if you could publish more than once that would be most appreciated.

“Announcing The Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Art Society Exhibition located at Belmont Golf and Bowls Club 801 A Pacific Highway, Marks Point from Friday 15 July till Saturday 24 July.
This is an Exhibition of original works by local members of the Society. Paintings include mediums such as oils, watercolour, acrylic, pencil, pastel and mixed media.
Come in and have a browse. This Society has been in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie for many years and has major Art Exhibitions each year.
For further information ring Karen on 0404 893 855”

Bring the family for a great day out as we raise money for Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation!
No Entry fee! Just come join the fun!
Kids of all ages welcome!

Have a game of bowls and learn tips from some masters.

Buy tickets in our raffle with incredible prizes donated by local businesses.

Check out the beautiful HBCF Merchandise stand.

Enjoy some Tapas in the new Norma’s Bistro, grab a drink from the bar and chill out with friends in the beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces.

Come for some fun, bring your friends and support a cause that helps Hunter people during some of the most difficult challenges one can face!