Gawler Visitor Information CentreCalendar of Events 2019

Register your event by emailing: visitor.centre@gawler.sa.gov.au www.facebook.com/gawlervisitorinformationcentre

Produced by the Gawler Visitor Information Centre based on information provided by event organisers. Event dates and details are subject to change. While all reasonable care has been taken in compiling this information in this calendar, the Gawler Visitor Information Centre accepts no responsibility for errors or inaccuracies.

NOVEMBER 2019

Saturday 2 Gawler Rotary Village Fair

9am-2pm. Community Village Fair run by the Rotary Clubs of Gawler as a fundraising vehicle for local ‘not for profit’ community groups. Free entry to the public and free entertainment by community groups is provided. Fun for all the family with amusements, displays, food and many stalls selling goods, plus entertainment by the Gawler Town Band, Taiko Drummers, Gawler Dog Training and Gawler Gymnastics. Come, see, buy and enjoy! Pioneer Park, Murray Street, Gawler.

For further information email villagefair@gawlerrotary.org.au

Saturday 2Gawler: Lah-Lah: Stripy Sock Club Live

10am-11am. Grab your stripes and join the Club! Are you a Stripe (a Stripy Sock Club member?) Here’s your chance to join Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band as they perform live in concert. The Stripy Sock Club is for every boy & girl (and mums and dads too!) So grab your stripes and get ready to dance. Tickets $27.50-$55. Bookings essential. STARplex, Alexander Avenue, Evanston Park.

For further information phone (08) 8522 0622

Saturday 2 Ladies Night

6pm-10.30pm. Grab the girls for a night out of healing, guidance and messages from above. 4 talented individuals will be up on stage showcasing their skills in an intimate gathering. Tickets $55 per head. The Terrace Function Centre, Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club, Barnet Road, Gawler.

For further information phone skye 0403 420 711

Saturday 2 – Sunday 3

Bri-Glen Open Garden

10am-4pm. Open Gardens SA. Come and experience our walkways linking different areas, arches, old gates, water features, garden art. Rosemary hedges, salvias, purple statice and cottage plants intermingle creating a blend of flowers and foliage. A variety of food and drinks available all day. Live Musical Entertainment. Plant and other interesting item stalls and kids corner. Chosen charity is Leukaemia Foundation. 7 Melaleuca Drive, Gawler East.

For further information phone Glenys 0407 975 003

Sunday 3 Willaston Country Music

12pm-5pm. Palomino Deluxe plus guest artist Abbie Ferris. Meals, bar, air-conditioned, members prizes, tea/coffee, members lounge, raffles, door prizes. $8 members, $10 non-members. Willaston Football Club, Gawler River Road, Willaston.

For further information phone Earlston 0415 671 679

Sunday 3Gawler Gold Cup 2019 (Greyhound Racing)

Gates open 4.30pm. Catch Group 3 greyhound racing action at this year’s Gawler Gold Cup. Free rides and face painting for children. Food vans and undercover bars. Gold Coin entry. Book your seats upstairs in Nixons for a buffet dinner. Tickets $30. Nixon Terrace, Gawler.

For further information phone (08) 8522 2935

Sunday 3 Remembering Previous Souls

7pm-8pm. A simple ceremony to acknowledge the babies who have touched our lives and forever live in our hearts. Anyone who is affected by the death of a baby is invited to attend this year’s twilight gathering. Precious Souls Memorial, Willaston Cemetery, Gawler.

For further information phone Michelle 0418 523 777

Thursday 7

Ladies Day Luncheon Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club

10.30am-5pm. It’s Ladies Day at the Gawler Racecourse with fashion and fun. Running in conjunction with the Oaks Day from Flemington Racecourse, this event is one for the ladies to enjoy. We will be hosting a Fashions on the Field qualifying event on this day. With prizes offered for Best Dressed Womenswear & Best Millinery (details to be released soon). Barnet Road, Gawler.

For further information phone (08) 8522 1801

Sunday 10 Car Boot Sale Gawler View Club

9am. Entry by gold coin donation. BBQ Breakfast, Sausage sizzle and Hot and Cold Drinks. Entry by gold coin. Gawler View Club proudly supporting The Smith Family children’s charities. Gawler and Barossa Jockey Club, Barnet Road, Gawler.

For further information phone 0400 216 757 or 0408 222 377

Monday 11 Remembrance Day

11am-1.30am. A commemorative service will be held in Pioneer Park. All welcome. Pioneer Park, Murray Street, Gawler.

For further information phone (08) 8522 9275

Saturday 16 Gawler Skate Park Competition

11am-4pm. Skateboard, scooter and BMX competition led by YMCA Action Sports. Other fun activities include: interactive play station; tie dye; body art and glitter tattoos, SA Nature Play, Henna, giant Games. Food and beverage available for purchase. Clonlea Park, Murray Street, Gawler.

For further information phone Ebony (08) 8522 9295

Monday 18Evening with Spirit Zoe McDonald

Gawler Cinema will be holding another Evening and the last for 2019. Tickets $40 each and include a complimentary glass of Wine. Gawler Cinemas, 11 Murray Street, Gawler.

For further information phone (08) 8523 1633

Monday 25The Man Who Mapped the World

7.30-8.30pm. Join Australia’s bestselling non-fiction writer Peter FitzSimons as he discusses his new book. FREE event. Gawler Civic Centre, Institute Hall, 89 Murray Street, Gawler. Bookings: Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-man-who-mapped-the-world-tickets-77075100701

Email: heritage@gawler.sa.gov.au Phone (08) 8522 9268

Friday 29 The Desirables Show

6.30pm-10.30pm Meet, dine and mingle with the stars! The Desirables Show includes pre-dinner entertainment, a two course meal and a live 5-piece band! Stars like Neil Diamond, Dame Shirley Bassey, Roy Orbison, Tina Turner, The Beatles, Elvis, Dolly Parton and more present a spectacular evening of entertainment. “Dinner with the Stars Show is a well-executed and entertaining show.” The meal and the show will be provided and held in the Institute Hall at the Gawler Civic Centre, prepared by the team from Niina Marni Café and Red Centre Enterprises. Gawler Civic Centre, Institute Hall (First Floor), 89-91 Murray Street, Gawler.

Online bookings: gccdesirables.eventbrite.com.au In person Bookings: Gawler Visitor Information Centre.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Dinner with the Stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Starring

Dinner & Show: $56 adults / $51 concession2-Course Meal ★ Online Booking Fees ★ Reserved Seating / Tables of 10

BOOKINGS ONLINE: gccthedesirables.eventbrite.com.auIN PERSON: Gawler Visitor Information Centre (Lyndoch Road)

Gawler Civic Centre Institute Hall, 89-91 Murray Street

Friday 29 November at 6.30pm

★ Neil Diamond ★ Roy Orbison★ Dame Shirley Bassey ★ Tina Turner

★ The Beatles ★ Elvis Presley★ Dolly Parton and more...

❝...a well-executed andentertaining show.❞

CIVIC CENTRE

MARKETS AND REGULAR HAPPENINGS

Every Sunday Gawler Lions Market 8am-12noon. Bric-a- brac, plants, crafts and produce. $10 for stall holders, bookings essential. Gawler Railway Station, Twentythird Street, Gawler. (except Easter ,Christmas & New Year)

For further information phone 0437 675 653

Every Sunday Exchange Hotel 3pm-6pm. Exchange Hotel, 155 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone 8522 1889

Every Sunday Live Music 2pm-6pm. Kingsford Hotel, 32 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone 8522 1687

Second and Fourth Sunday Open Mic 3pm-7pm. Prince Albert Hotel. 109 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone

8522 1865

Last Sunday of Month Gawler Poets at the Pub 2pm-4pm. Poetry Reading takes place at the Prince Albert Hotel. Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone Carolyn 0418 806 490

Every 2nd Sunday Live Music 2pm-5pm. Criterion Tavern. 18 Nineteenth Street, Gawler. For further information phone 8522 1922

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Gawler Civic Centre Guided Tours

Guided Tours are now offered by Town of Gawler Tour Guide and Greeter Volunteers, throughout the Gawler Civic Centre. A guided tour of the Gawler Civic Centre will take between 45 minutes and 1 hour. Explore all areas of the Centre, understand the history of the State Heritage Listed buildings and discover many interesting facts about the facility, construction and future direction. Social connection, community celebration and lifelong learning are key outcomes for this unique, regional facility.

For further information phone Sam 8522 9267.

Every Tuesday Gawler Greyhound Racing 11.30am, Entry is free, a great day of entertainment. Gawler Oval, Nixon Terrace, Gawler. For further information phone 8522 2935

Every Wednesday Gawler Markets Gates open from 6am. Poultry, vegetables, plants, sundries, hay and grain. Hayles Road, Evanston South, look for the signs on Main North Road.

For further information phone Karen 0403 660 717

Every Wednesday Quiz Meisteers 7pm-9pm. Free to play with weekly prizes. Exchange Hotel, 155 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone 8522 1889

Every Wednesday Smarty Pants Trivia Kingsford Hotel from 7.30pm (Cash Jackpot prize). 32 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone 8522 1687

Every Friday Gawler Greyhound Racing 11.30am, Entry is free, a great day of entertainment. Gawler Oval, Nixon Terrace, Gawler. For further information phone 8522 2935

Every 2nd Friday Live Music 7pm-10.30pm. Criterion Tavern, 18 Nineteenth Street, Gawler. For further information phone8522 1922

Every Friday Live DJ 9pm-1am. Exchange Hotel, 155 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone 8522 1889

1st Saturday of the month (excl Jan & Feb)

Memoirs of EH Coombe Guided Walking Tour

11am. Join in and learn more about Ephraim Henry Coombe who was a significant person in the history of Gawler and South Australia. He was a business man, a journalist, the Editor of The Bunyip and the Member of Parliament representing the Barossa District. He used his position of influence to champion many social causes. Visit the Gawler Cultural Heritage Centre and Gawler Museum on this tour. Approx 1.5 hours. $12 Adult/$8 Concession. Bookings Essential. Meet at the Gawler Visitor Information Centre, 2 Lyndoch Road, Gawler.

For further information phone 8522 263

Every Saturday Aussie Farmers Market – Gawler

8am-12Noon. Wide variety of local and South Australian produce at great prices. Gawler Visitor Information Centre Car Park, 2 Lyndoch Road, Gawler.

For further information https://www.facebook.com/gawlermarket/

Every Saturday Gawler Garden and Produce Share

Put produce out 10.45am to swap at 11am. No money changes hands and everything is shared. Meet us in Pioneer Park, Murray Street, Gawler.

For further information phone 0457 720 281

Every Saturday Live Music 8pm-11pm. Prince Albert Hotel. 109 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone 8522 1865

Every Saturday Live Music 9pm-midnight. Exchange Hotel, 155 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone 8522 1889

Every Saturday Karaoke 9.30pm-1am. Have a go or sing along with friends. Kingsford Hotel, 32 Murray Street, Gawler. For further information phone 8522 1687

Every Saturday parkrun Free. Open to all ages. 7.45am for an 8am meeting next to the tennis courts, subject to weather conditions. Clonlea Reserve, Murray Street, Gawler.