As you enjoy your Easter weekend with friends and family, catch up with the latest local news and events.
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Local prize winners at the Sydney Royal Easter Show shared their stories here.
A $30 million MH-60R Seahawk Romeo helicopter simulator was delivered. Read more here.
Surfers helped spread joy to members of the Disabled Surfers Association. Read about the happy story here.
With seafood the main course on the menu over Easter, we found out about the humble oyster.
Take a look at this great list of local events too.
Friday, April 3 - Good Friday
10am: Harmony Meditation, Callala Bay. Harmony Meditation is free and has been meeting in Callala Bay on a Friday morning for over 10 years. Relax and learn how to live in harmony with yourself and your world. All genders and all ages are welcome. Phone John or Jeannie on 4446 5902 for more information.
2pm: Coolangatta Estate's Bigfoot Adventures Good Friday Tour. Experience the fun, steep climb up Coolangatta Mountain with driver commentary and amazing views. Suitable for all ages. The ride is one hour and departs from the Coolangatta Estate car park, 1335 Bolong Road, Shoalhaven Heads. Please note Coolangatta Estate will not be open for lunch Good Friday and there are limited spots for dinner. Cost is $25.
Saturday, April 4 - Easter Saturday
8am-9.15am: Tilbury Classic Ocean Swim. This is a 1.9km swim around the headland from Tilbury Cove around Penguin Heads to Warrain Beach. Entrants have the opportunity to see marine life and have fun. Nowra/Culburra Surf Lifesaving Club, Culburra Beach: 4 Farrant Avenue, Culburra Beach. Swim starts at 10am after early entry. All funds raised this year go directly towards the Nowra/Culburra Nippers program.
8am-noon: Shoalhaven Heads Seafood and Produce Fair. Fresh local produce including: freshly caught prawns and fish; fruit and vegetables, fresh bread, cakes, pies, tarts, jams, sauces and honey; olives and olive oil; sun-dried tomatoes, free-range eggs and fresh flowers. Held at the Heads Hotel 51 River Road, Shoalhaven Heads.
8am-1pm: Shoalhaven Heads Red Cross Easter Market at Shoalhaven Heads Community Centre.
8am-1pm: Jervis Bay Maritime Museum Markets, Huskisson. Explore a variety of arts and crafts, home-wares, handmade gifts and local produce on the museum grounds. Enjoy a selection of food, beverages and live music.
8am-5pm: Jervis Bay Lions Club White Sands Festival at Huskisson Sports Ground. Over 130 stalls as well as rides, parade and entertainment. Fireworks at 8pm. Entry by gold coin donation. Phone Jeff Thompson on 0417 772 262 for details.
10am-4pm: Jervis Bay and Basin Arts Easter art trail. Phone 0414 856 965 for details.
10.30am- 4pm: Australia’s Open Garden Scheme, Mirambeena at 77b Nerringillah Road, Bendalong. Entry is $8. Phone Peter Hudson on 4456 4070 for details.
Noon-3pm: The Bomaderry Charity Trust fundraising bingo at the Bomaderry RSL Club.
6pm: Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 134 Kinghorne Street, Nowra Neighbourhood Centre.
8pm: Saturday Night Bush Dance. Enjoy live music from the bush orchestra. Everyone is welcome, even if you’ve never danced before. Please bring a plate of supper to share. Any musicians are welcome to come and join in. There will be sheet music and a practice session from 6.30pm. Nowra School of Arts off Berry Street, Nowra. Cost $5.
Sunday, April 5 - Easter
8am-2.30pm: Berry Country Fair. Purchase honey, hand-made soap, grab bargain priced antiques, restock the garden and much more. Berry Showground, Alexander Street, Berry.
8.30am-1pm: Culburra Beach Markets. Baked and sewed goods, plants, craft, jewellery and fishing stalls. Barbecue and coffee van on site. Corner of West Crescent and Prince Edward Avenue, Culburra. Markets are located opposite the Culburra Bowling Club, Corner West Cres & Prince Edward Ave, Culburra.
10am-4pm: Jervis Bay and Basin Arts Easter art trail. Phone 0414 856 965 for details.
10am-4pm: Shoalhaven Family History Society Research Centre, Pyree is open. For information phone Gai Henderson on 4423 1584.
10am-4pm: Milton/Ulladulla Stamp and Coin Fair at the Ulladulla Civic Centre, 81B Princes Highway. Stamp and Coin collectors can view a large number of displayed collections as well as obtain advice about valuations, purchase and sell items.
10.30am- 4pm: Australia’s Open Garden Scheme, Mirambeena at 77b Nerringillah Road, Bendalong. Entry is $8. Phone Peter Hudson on 4456 4070 for details.
10.30am-4pm: Bundanon Open Day. Tour the Bundanon homestead and Arthur Boyd’s Studio. Friendly and knowledgeable guides are on hand to answer all your questions. Browse through the gift shop and follow up with a bush walk to the natural amphitheatre. 533 Bundanon Road, Illaroo. Entry $12.
10am-7pm: Blessing of the Fleet Ulladulla Harbour Festival. At the Ulladulla Civic Centre off the Princes Highway. Don’t miss Ulladulla’s annual Easter event. The Festival Parade will start at 11am. The Floats will be led by Ulladulla fishermen, Father David Anthony and Saint Peter the patron saint of fishermen for the traditional harbour blessing ceremony.Enjoy entertainment, browse the many stalls, visit the food court, visit the Kids’ Zone, Scottish games, circus performances and more. Fireworks start at 6pm.
12.30pm-3.30pm: Cupitt Winery's Jazz in the Vines. Enjoy the vineyard, wine and food, art displays, markets and music. Bookings are essential. Contact Cupitt's Winery on 4455 7888. 58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla.
12.45pm: Indoor Carpet Bowls at Nowra Ex-Servicemen’s Club. Interested in learning or playing? Contact Wanda on 4421 3145.
3pm- 5pm: Flamenco Dance Classes with professional dancer trained in Spain, Ana Otero. From $20 per two-hour class at Tomerong Hall. For registration or more information contact Kimberly on 0410 438 332 or visit the website www.flamencowomenproductions.com.au.
3.15pm onwards: Shoalhaven City Turf Club Greenwell Point Cup. Enjoy a day out at the races with music and a chance to win prizes. Entry $10. Shoalhaven City Turf Club (Archer Racecourse) Albatross Road, Nowra.
Monday, April 6 - Easter Monday
7pm: Narcotics Anonymous meeting. Oolong House, 11 Junction Street, Nowra.
7pm-9.30pm: Shoalhaven Rock and Roll Group. Learn to rock and roll at St Georges Basin Country Club. Cost is $5. Contact John on 4441 5847 or David on 0413 420 636.
10am-2pm: Justice of the Peace Association help desk at the Gilmore Electoral Office, 24 Berry Street, Nowra. Phone Brenda on 0407 065 031.
11am: Al-Anon Family Group support group for family members and friends of problem drinkers at Salvation Army Hall, St Anne Street, Nowra. For information and help phone 4448 8231.
