What's On

Illawarra Mercury

Saturday May 15, 2004

TODAY

Natural Health Society - Essential Oils for Everyday Living, Wollongong Library Theatrette, Burelli St, 2pm. Ph 42594255.

St Pius X School 2004 Fete - Cummins St, Unanderra, from 11am. Rides, sample bags, face painting, variety of stalls.

Picton Theatre Group - Auditions for a kids' panto, at Wollondilly Shire Hall, 2pm. For ages six-19. Ph 46830193.

WIN Sports & Entertainment Centre - St George Illawarra Dragons vs Canterbury Bulldogs, from 5.30pm. Ph 132849.

Wollongong Botanic Garden - Plant sale, potting group, at the Discovery Centre, 10am-3pm.

MARKETS

Camden Craft Markets; Huskisson Growers & Craft Market, Lady Denman Complex; Mittagong Markets; Windang Public School; Wollongong Markets, Gipps St, 9am-3pm.

DANCES

Old Time/New Vogue Dance - Oak Flats Bowling Club. Free lessons 7-8pm, social dance at 8pm. Ph 42842480.

TOMORROW

Art in the Park - Wollongong Traditional Arts Society exhibition of paintings and craft. Brighton Beach, Belmore Basin, Wollongong, 10am-5pm. All items for sale. A percentage of sales donated to a selected charity.

Heart Song Magic - Music Illawarra - Wesley Uniting Church on the Mall, Crown St, Wollongong, 2pm. $25/$20. Featuring Sussane Towers (soprano), Peter Avery (baritone) and John Martin (accompanist).

RSPCA Million Paws Walk - Lion's Park, Burrill Lake. Registration 9.30am for 11am start. Cost: $5 adult, $2 child and $10 family. Includes a pre-walk vet check, entertainment, food, refreshments, raffle, prizes, dog grooming, showbags. Ph 0414749490.

Mammal Day - Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, 3105 Remembrance Dr, Bargo, 10am-3pm. Ph 46841112.

MARKETS

Berry Flea Market, Great Southern Hotel; Harbourside Craft Fair, Cliff Rd, Wollongong; Kiama Seaside; Nowra Showground; Sutton Forest Village; Dapto Showground; Menangle Park Markets, Racecourse Rd, Menangle, 9am-3pm.

Used Vehicle and Boat Market - Endeavour Sports High School, cnr The Boulevarde and Taren Point Rd, Caringbah, 8am-4pm. On behalf of The Rotary Club of Caringbah.

ALL WEEKEND

15th Annual Wollongong Antique Fair - Illawarra Sports Stadium, Waples Rd, Unanderra, 10am-5pm. Tickets $6/$2, $12 family. All items for sale. Ph 42717781.

Gerringong 150th Anniversary Celebrations - Includes historic movie, street stalls, street parade, concert, historical display, old-time dance, picnic games. Ph 42342606.

THROUGH THE WEEK

Law Week 2004 - Free information sessions of special interest to senior citizens. Monday at The Theatrette, next to the library, Burelli St, Wollongong. Veterans' Entitlements, 9.30-11am; The Aged-Care Rights Service, 11.30am-1pm; Wills, Power of Attorney and Guardianship, 2-3.30pm. Ph 42288299.

Shoalhaven Astronomers: Viewing the Heavens - Friday, at Nowra Hill School, BTU Rd, Nowra Hill. Ph 44232255.

Steel City Strings Inaugural Concert - Friday, Wollongong Community Hall, Town Hall Complex, 7.30-9.30pm. Featuring cellist David Pereira and the world premiere of Balkan Connection, by local composer Matthew Hindson. Ph 42683128.

DANCES

Old Time Dance - Robertson School of Arts Hall, May 21, 8pm-midnight. Music by The Illawarra Flames. Admission $7 (with supper). Ph 42574078.

MARKETS

Wollongong Produce and Creative Traders Markets - Crown St Mall, every Friday, 9am-3pm. Fresh produce and handicrafts. Ph 42680709.

Wollongong Markets - Gipps St (opp Bunnings), every Thursday, 9am-3pm. Fruit and vegies, art and craft. Ph 0438387387.

Due to space restrictions, What's On will only run listings for new activities/functions/events, and those which occur monthly or bi-monthly. Market and Dance listings remain unaffected. Deadline is noon Thursday. Details to Tricia McInerney: ph 42212218, fax 42212338 or email: tmcinerney @illawarramercury.com.au

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