August Community Events 2019

Photo: McLaren Vale SA courtesy of Volunteer Laura Monje

3 August 2019
Woodworkers 'Come and Visit' Project Day
Celebrating 20 years of service, the club invites you to visit to see examples of their work as they look for new members to join their friendly team! Find out about their fantastic work in supporting their community by making wooden toys for local charities such as Lions to distribute to disadvantaged children.

Hosted by The Woodworkers Shed Northern Districts S.A. (Inc)
Saturday 3rd August 2019 from 9 – 2pm 
Woodworkers Shed, Lawrie Ave Salisbury North, SA 5108

4 August 2019
Adelaide Harmony Choir Concert
The 75 voice strong Adelaide Harmony Choir will sing, in German,  the magnificent A German Requiem by Johannes Brahms, along with the very beautiful Five Mystical Songs by Vaughan Williams. 
4 August 2019 at 2pm
Elder Hall, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Tickets Adults $35, Concession/Group 10+ $30 Child $10
Book online at www.trybooking.com/BDDVI  or ring Jenny on 0425 103 394

4 - 10th August
Homelessness Week 2019, with the theme "Housing Ends Homelessness"
In SA: Homelessness SA

10 & 11 August 2019
Barossa Medieval Fair 2019 
Family fun day - Join in the festivities for a trip back in time to Medieval Europe. Cheer on your favourite knights, as they battle it out in the combat arena to be crowned champion, or why not learn about medieval archery whilst digging into a mouth watering pig on a spit.

Hosted in association with the Ironclad Academy of the Sword Inc. 
Saturday 10am - 4pm and Sunday 10am - 3pm 
Heinemann Park, Lot 2 Barossa Valley Way, Tanunda 5352
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=506179

 
10 & 11 August 2019
Riverland Hit 'n' Miss Rally
A family day out with a variety of stalls, food and drinks. Features events such as the Vintage Tractor Pull, working displays of Vintage Farm Machinery and trucks, hand/mechanical sheep shearing, stationary engines and blacksmithing. Replica Tom Kruse Mail Truck and Ford Quadricycle, there’s something for everyone!   

Hosted by Waikerie and Districts Machinery Preservation Society Inc.
Saturday 10 August 10am - 5pm and Sunday 11 August 9am - 3pm
Benson Park, 14077 Sturt Highway, Waikerie SA 5330 (13km east of Waikerie towards Barmera)
Contact: Erica 0437 912 327 or Ron 0448 757 456 

14 August
GovHack Mount Gambier Information Night/Connections Event
Wednesday 14th August, 2019 at 6pm
Collaborative Learning Centre, Mount Gambier High School, 17 Brownes Rd, Mount Gambier SA 5290
To register, contact Mount Gambier Library (08) 8721 2540

15 - 24 August 2019
An Inspector Calls ~ JB Priestley's thrilling mystery drama
Presented by the Therry Dramatic Society Inc.
Preview ($10): Wed 14 August 8pm
Thurs 15 - Sat 17 August 8pm
Wed 21 - Sat 24 August 8pm
Matinees Sat 17 and Sat 24 August 2pm

Bookings online >>here or by phone 10am - 5pm 8271 8487 or
Box office (From Mon 12 August 12noon - 5pm) 8410 5515 

20 August 2019
"What Drives our Climate?" - a Science Week Event
Fascinated by the weather? Interested in the records of SA climate and weather patterns and looking to contribute to science? AMetA is the association for you

Hosted by the Australian Meteorological Association (AMetA)
6pm - 8pm Tuesday 20th August
Flinders at Victoria Square, 182 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000

23 August 2019
Daffodil Day - Annual Cancer Council SA Fundraiser
Hosted by the Cancer Council SA
Find out more here >> on the Blog
Visit: www.daffodilday.com.au