Your Weekend

Illawarra Mercury

Saturday February 7, 2004

TODAY

Circus WOW - Watts Lane, Bellambi, 10am-1pm. Classes in circus basics for women over 18 years. No experience necessary, all shapes and sizes welcome. Learn to juggle, hula hoop, acrobalance, aerial and more. Just bring your spirit of adventure and sense of humour. Ph 4283 5555

Jervis Bay & Basin Arts' Petal Power- Laura's Cafe Shop, 3/200 Kerry St, Sanctuary Point, 9am-4pm. Exhibition by Pat Campion. Ph

4443 3663.

Kids' Food Club - Thirroul Neighbourhood Centre, 11am-1pm. Fun and educational get-together; come and enjoy touching, tasting and sharing delicious food. Ph 4268 0201.

Racing @ Illawarra Turf Club - Princes Hwy, Kembla Grange. Ph 4261 7211.

Shoalhaven Astronomers - Viewing the Heavens at Nowra Hill School, BTU Rd, Nowra Hill. Ph 4423 2255.

The Times Seaside Fun Run - Mollymook Surf Club, 7-11am. The 5km course is one of the highlights of the annual Ulladulla Summer Games. Ph 4454 5678.

MARKETS

Windang Public School; Dapto Uniting Church; Milton, Settlement Courtyard, Princes Hwy; The Salvation Army Tarrawanna; Sanctuary Point Youth & Community Centre.

Cobbitty Village Markets - In school grounds, Cobbitty Rd, 8am-1pm. Country market with more than 100 stalls of craft, local produce, a barbecue and Devonshire teas. All profits are donated to local charities.

Huskisson Growers & Craft Market - Every Saturday morning, Lady Denman Complex, Dent St, Huskisson.

Wollongong Markets - Every Saturday, 9am-3pm in Gipps St (opp Bunnings). Fruit and vegies, flowers, bread, art and craft, all the general stalls, plus specialty shops and train cafe. Under cover. Free parking. Ph 0438 387 387.

TOMORROW

Basin to Beach Classic Ocean Swim - Belmore Basin to North Beach, Wollongong. All money raised is in support of the World Titles team. Ph 4261 5421.

Breakwater Battery Military Museum - Large collection of paintings and military memorabilia, 10am-2pm. Entry $2, pensioners $1. Gloucester Blvd, Port Kembla. Ph 4275 2888.

Jazz in the Vines - Crooked River Winery, 11 Willow Rd, Gerringong, 11am-4pm. Entry: $10 adults, $5 children. Bookings essential. Ph

4234 0975.

Shoalhaven Branch Budgerigar Society Annual Show - Illaroo Road Public School, Illaroo Rd, North Nowra. Free admission. Ph 44474145.

Steam Train Rides - Illawarra Light Railway Museum, Tongarra Rd, Albion Park, 10.30am-4.30pm. Enjoy a picnic or BBQ and inspect the exhibits. Refreshments available. Museum open Tues, Thurs, Sat. Ph 4256 4627.

Uruguayan Family Centre of Illawarra - At Don's Farm, Rotary Club, Avondale Rd, Dapto, from 11am. Ph 42628161 or 4261 6527.

MARKETS

Bulli PCYC; Dapto Showground; Huskisson, White Sands Park; Ulladulla Coastal Patrol, Ulladulla Wharf.

Berry Country Fair - Berry Showground, 8am-2.30pm. Huge selection of art and craft. All proceeds donated to local charities.

Menangle Park Markets - Every Sunday, 9am-3pm, off Racecourse Rd, Menangle.

Robertson Country Markets - School of Arts Hall, 9am-3pm. Home-made cakes, jams, hot pancakes, old-fashioned lemonade, BBQ, lavender products, fresh fruit and vegies.

Shellharbour Village Craft Markets - In school grounds, Addison St, 9am-2pm. All welcome. Ph 0429 968 629.

ALL WEEKEND

Illawarra Museum - 11 Market St, Wollongong. Open Thursdays, noon-3pm and weekends/public holidays, 1-4pm. New exhibition: Evolvement: Why Do Things Evolve? Ph 4228 7770.

Arcadians' 40th Anniversary Concert - Miner's Lamp Theatre, 141 Princes Hwy, Corrimal. Sat, 2pm and 8pm and Sun, 2pm. Adults $17, concessions and groups $14. Ph 4284 8348.

Wombarra Sculpture Garden - 57 Morrison Ave, Wombarra, 10.30am-4.30pm. Entry $5. Ph 4268 2695.

University Alumni Bookshop - Old Books Cottage, Northfields Ave, 1-5pm. All proceeds go toward scholarships and book prizes for students.

Deadline for Your Weekend is noon each Thursday. Details to Tricia McInerney: ph

4221 2218, fax 42212338 or email to tmcinerney@illawarramercury .com.au. This is a free service.