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Announcements by community organisations for week starting:

16th May 2022

Young@HEART

Young@HEART runs every Monday between 10 and 12, providing a free concert at the HEART for people of all ages. Monday 23 May has performances from Michelle Spriggs (a jazz vocalist and pianist) alongside David Rastrick on saxophone.

RSVP not required.

Contact: https://www.margaretriverheart.com.au/event/young-heart-march/

Better Together Big Breakfast

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and the Shire of Augusta Margaret River invites you to join them for the Better Together Big Breakfast, a free breakfast at the HEART on Sunday 22 May at 9am to celebrate the contribution local volunteers make to our community.

Families are welcome, and RSVP is required on Eventbrite.

Contact: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/better-together-big-breakfast-tickets-334094665137

Free RAT Tests & Masks at the Augusta CRC

Western Australians who are COVID close contacts are each entitled to 10 free RAT tests to help them meet testing requirements while asymptomatic (1 per day for 7 days). RAT tests are available for Augusta residents from the Augusta Hospital from 8-4 Monday-Friday, and for Margaret River residents from the Margaret River Hospital from 9-5 Monday-Friday.

There is no need to register, just turn up. More information can be found on the WA Government website.

Contact: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus/covid-19-coronavirus-wa-free-rat-program

Announcements by community organisations for week starting:

9th May 2022

Storytime (ages 2 – 5 years)

The Margaret River Library hosts Storytime every Tuesday at 10:30am to encourage children aged 2-5 to discover a love of books, stories, reading and rhymes. It also promotes family literacy skills.

RSVP is required, by phone or email to secure your place.

Contact: Librarian: Youth and Children, Rachael at rdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au or call 9780 5602.

Jacky Cheng – Artist Talks & Workshops

Jacky Cheng, a visual artist from Broome, will be holding an artist talk at the Margaret River Library on May 19 at 6pm to discuss her practice working with Orizome, a Japanese fold and dye paper art.

You can also attend a free workshop with Jacky on May 18 at the Margaret River Community Centre from 1-4pm to try this technique for yourself.

There is no need to RSVP for the workshop, but for the artist talk you will need to book via email.

Contact: Email amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Write to the beat of a different drum: a workshop with Mark Greenwood

Join award-winning author and percussionist Mark Greenwood for a free masterclass on imaginative storytelling at the Augusta Council Chamber at 10am on Thursday May 13 as part of the Readers and Writers Festival.

You can reserve your space on the Readers & Writers website.

Contact: https://mrrwfestival.com/tickets/30-write-to-the-beat-of-different-drum/

Announcements by community organisations for week starting:

2nd May 2022

Baby Rhyme Time (ages 0 – 2 years)

The Margaret River Library holds Baby Rhyme Time every Monday at 2pm to learn new rhymes and songs to share with your little ones aged 0-2.

RSVP is required, by phone or email to secure your place.

Contact: Librarian: Youth and Children, Rachael at rdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au or call 9780 5602.

Margaret River Uke Club Jam Session

The Margaret River Uke Club Jam Session offers free performances at the Margaret River HEART in the outdoor Soundshell, with a jam on every Wednesday from 1-3pm.

There is no need to RSVP – you can find out more on the Margaret River HEART website, or by phone.

Contact: https://www.margaretriverheart.com.au/whats-on/ or call 08 9780 5294

Opening Doors – Business Accessibility Workshop with lunch

Advocacy WA is holding a free Business Accessibility workshop, including lunch, on Wednesday May 18 from 9:30am-12:30 at the Shire Chambers for employers looking to improve their offerings and customer service to people with disabilities.

You will also be able to book a free consultation to see how accessible your business currently is.

You can reserve your spot online via Eventbrite.

Contact: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/opening-doors-business-accessibility-workshop-with-lunch-tickets-264933361817

Announcements by community organisations for week starting:

25th April 2022

Lions Cancer Institute- Free Screening Bus

The Lions Cancer Institute free screening bus is going to be at The Lions shed, located at 12 Burton Rd, on Saturday 30 April & Sunday 1 May.

The Bus offers appointments to have your skin checked for cancer, and while the service is free donations can be made to support the service.

Bookings can be made by phone.

Contact: Pat on 0493 419 094.

Young@HEART

Young@HEART offers free performances at the Margaret River HEART in the Foyer Gallery, with a show on Monday May 2nd at 10am featuring talented jazz musician Michelle Spriggs.

There is no need to RSVP – you can find out more on the Margaret River HEART website, or by phone.

Contact: https://www.margaretriverheart.com.au/whats-on/ or call 08 9780 5294

Skilled Migration Visa Sessions for Employers

Registrations are now open for the popular workshops by the Department of Home Affairs on the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for the South West and other Skilled Visa Programs available.

This free session will run next on May 17 from 4:30-5:30 at Margarets in Town, and you can reserve your spot online via Eventbrite.

Contact: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/south-west-dama-and-skilled-visa-information-session-margaret-river-tickets-304406868137

Announcements by community organisations for week starting:

18th April 2022

Visual Stories Art Competition & Exhibition at the HEART

Each year, the Visual Stories Art Competition and Exhibition forms an exciting part of the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival with unique works displayed over the festival period.

This year’s exhibition theme is NO WORD LIMIT and it will be on display in the foyer at the Margaret River HEART from Tuesday 3rd May for the remainder of the month.

To find out more, please visit the Readers & Writers website.

Contact: https://mrrwfestival.com/visual-stories/

Margaret River Lions – change of times

Margaret River Lions have made the difficult decision to only accept donations Monday, Wednesday & Friday between 8am and 12 noon, due to the overwhelming number of donations being received.

The Lions would like to remind you that while the generosity shown is appreciated, there has also been an increase in unsaleable items which cannot be resold.

To find out more about donation times and what can be accepted for sale, please visit the Lions website, or follow them on Facebook.

Contact: https://margaretriver.wa.lions.org.au/ or https://www.facebook.com/margaretriver.lions/

Witchcliffe Eco Village- Stage Four Site Tours

The Witchcliffe Eco Village civil is now offering free guided walking site tours of their Stage 4 build on Sundays through until the end of May.

The tour will also explore existing Stages 1-3, the Village Square development area, and take in the expanse of the site, the beautiful dams and conservation zones.

REGISTRATION FOR THE SITE TOUR IS MANDATORY and numbers will be capped at 25 people per tour – registration can be done by phone or email.

Contact: Please email sales@ecovillage.net.au or call the office on (08) 9757 6688.

Announcements by community organisations for week starting:

11th April 2022

River Angels – Volunteers Required

2022 is off to a busy start for the River Angels with 14 local families requiring support while a family member struggles with cancer.

Assistance required ranges from food drops to cleaning and gardening through to short trips for appointments.

If you are able to lend a hand, please reach out to the River Angels online via Facebook.

Contact: www.facebook.com/riverangelsMR

Gracetown 2022 Easter Bay Swim

The Gracetown community is holding its annual Easter Bay Swim on 16th April at the Main Beach in Cowaramup Bay. The swim is approximately 1km starting at 9.30am.

Swimmers of all abilities are welcome and the Gracetown Sea Rescue Group will be in attendance, but the most important thing is to have fun!

Tickets can be purchased online for $20.

Contact: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gracetown-2022-easter-bay-swim-tickets-274009619147

Carbon Farming Unpacked – Presented by Lower Blackwood LCDC & Carbon Farming Foundation

Join Lower Blackwood LCDC & Carbon Farming Foundation’s Lachy Ritchie on Thursday April 21 at 4pm for a free online webinar to simplify the seemingly complex world of carbon farming.

The workshop will cover a step by step explanation of what it is, how the system works, and the different ways farmers can be involved – addressing all the pros & cons.

Register online through the Lower Blackwood LCDC website

Contact: https://lowerblackwood.com.au/new-events/2022/4/21/carbon-farming-unpacked

Announcements by community organisations for week starting:

4th April 2022

Call for Stitched and Bound 2022 art submissions

Creatives with a passion for quilting are encouraged to submit a piece of work for the Stitched and Bound 2022 juried exhibition of contemporary art quilts.

This year’s tour will showcase the creativity and innovative work currently produced by WA artists who challenge the usual concept of the ‘quilt’ medium. Entries close on April 30.

Entry forms and full conditions can be found online.

Contact: https://stitchedandboundblog.wordpress.com/blog/

South West Community Legal Centre Inc

The South West Community Legal Centre provides free legal advice fortnightly on a Thursday at the Community Resource Centre located on Tunbridge St.

Phone appointments are available if face-to-face is not an option.

Further information on eligibility criteria, services, and bookings can be made by phone.

Contact: (08) 9791 3206

Young@HEART

Young@HEART offers free performances at the Margaret River HEART in the Foyer Gallery, with a show on Monday April 11th featuring John Stringer on vocals and guitar with Charlie Lizee, a talented classical guitarist.

There is no need to RSVP – you can find out more on the Margaret River HEART website, or by phone.

Contact: https://www.margaretriverheart.com.au/whats-on/ or call 08 9780 5294

Announcements by community organisations for week starting:

28th March 2022

Elementals, from Nurture to Nature at the HEART

Showing FREE in the Foyer Gallery at the HEART until April 27, the Elementals, from Nurture to Nature show by Karin Luciano and Caroline Bannister is an expression of their personal connections to nature.

Using a variety of art media they incorporate classical iconography, mythology and abstraction to represent the natural forces of nature.

RSVP not required.

Contact: https://www.margaretriverheart.com.au/event/elementals-from-nurture-to-nature/

Margaret River Lions Garage Sale

The Margaret River Lions still have vacancies for community groups to work the grant in their shed on garage sale weekends.

Assistance is required Friday and Saturday mornings, with at least 2 capable of lifting heavy furniture, and all must be at least 18 years old.

There are also plenty of vacancies for groups to run the sausage sizzle on the Saturday.

Please ring Nigel if interested.

Contact: Ring Nigel on 0419 937 116 if interested.

Cape Walk for Life with Lifeline

Join Lifeline on Sunday April 10 at 9am for a free walk on the northern end of the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse.

The community walk is open to everyone, highlighting the importance of mental health and suicide prevention in our community. It provides an opportunity to support and encourage discussion about this important topic.

Coffee and sausage sizzle will be available for purchase following the walk.

Registration is via Eventbrite

Contact: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cape-walk-for-life-tickets-254998957747

Announcements by community organisations for week starting:

21st March 2022

Young@HEART

Young@HEART runs every Monday between 10 and 12, providing a free concert at the HEART for people of all ages. Monday 28 March has performances from Erica Lumsden (reading poetry ) and John Anderson (playing accordion).

RSVP not required.

Contact: https://www.margaretriverheart.com.au/event/young-heart-march/

Career Conversations – talking to young people about pathways and opportunities

On Monday 28th March at 6:30pm the Department of Education is running a free parent information session at Abbey Beach resort on having Career Conversations – talking to young people about pathways and opportunities.

Armed with accurate, up-to-date information, you can help guide your children to the pathways open to them.

Register to attend on Eventbrite.

Contact: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/career-conversations-an-information-session-for-parents-busselton-tickets-260837200087

The Ringtail Tally is now in its 8th year

Help Nature Conservation count Western ringtail possums in the Margaret River area, by registering to join this year’s Ringtail Tally on Saturday April 9.

All you have to do is count critically endangered ringtails on at least one occasion over 4 weeks.

Registration is now open on the Nature Conservation website.

Contact: https://www.natureconservation.org.au/ringtail-tally-2022/

New coastal research aims to keep coastal areas safer

The AMR Shire are programmed to undertake a coastal investigation in Augusta, starting at Albany Terrace to the north adjacent to Blackwood River entrance and Davies Road and Dawson Way connection to the south starting Monday 21 and anticipated to end Friday 25 March.

With the exception of traffic control, there is expected to be minimal disturbance to adjacent residents and no environmental impacts.

Contact the Shire for more information.

Contact: Jared Drummond, (08) 9780 5268 or via email at jdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au