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What’s on? COMMUNITY EVENTS 21ST ANNUAL BIG SCRUB RAINFOREST DAY 19 – 22 SEPTEMBER VARIOUS LOCATIONS
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Join in over 15 activities across four days in idyllic locations learning about our critically endangered lowland subtropical rainforest ‘The Big Scrub’ and its magnificent biodiversity. Activities include: Nature connection, landholder field days, community tree planting, guided rainforest walks, science and ecology talks, fun family activities. Presented by Big Scrub Landcare in association with Rous County Council.
BALLINA LIONS CLUB 14 ANNUAL FUN RUN WALK 22 SEPTEMBER MISSINGHAM PARK AMPHITHEATRE
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The Annual Fun Run Walk caters for everyone. Walk or run as a familiy or individual. Enter in the 5km or 10km course. Entry forms are available from Athletes Foot Ballina Central and the Ballina Lions website. Proceeds will be donated to Heartfelt House, Biala Support Services and the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation. The event commences at 9am with registrations from 8am.
BALLINA RSL SUB-BRANCH CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS 12 - 13 OCTOBER For more than a century we have commemorated ex-service personnel and the fallen on Anzac Day and now the Ballina RSL Sub-Branch invite the community to join them in their centenary celebrations. Bringing veterans and the community together for the centenary dinner to be held 6pm Saturday 12 October at the Ballina RSL. Entertainment includes Dean Doyle and the Headliners Chorus. Tickets are $65. Support a short parade on Sunday 13 October at 10.30am along River Street from Fawcett Park through to Memorial Park, followed by a commemoration service. Stay on for lunch at the Ballina RSL. Cost is only $30. Tickets can be purchased from the Ballina RSL Sub-Branch Office. Opening hours 9am to 12noon Tuesday to Thursday. Enquiries: Dick Wills 0414 618 793
BALLINA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL GALA DINNER 18 OCTOBER | FESTIVAL DAY 20 OCTOBER BALLINA JOCKEY CLUB AND BALLINA RSL CLUB ballinafoodandwine.com.au Celebrating 10 years. It’s the longest running festival of its type in Ballina. The festival kicks off on Friday night 18 October at the Ballina RSL Club with the Asahi - After Dark Gala Dinner, featuring superb food, teamed with De Bortoli wines and Asahi Premium beer. Live entertainment by Rachael Beck, David Cameron & Jed Zarb. Sunday 20 October is the main Festival Day, held at the Ballina Jockey Club, featuring exhibitors, demonstrations and quality entertainment. We have a great line up of talent performing including singing, stage and TV sensation Rachael Beck accompanied by renowned pianist David Cameron, along with The Mumblers, Kathryn Jones and Jed Zarb. There will be a top line up of chefs in the cooking marquee including Sean Connolly. Entry to the festival is for 18 years and over only. Buses are running around the region. This festival is run by the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond.
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