The Community Switch is designed to allow charity or sporting organisations to promote their upcoming events and meetings. If you are a group and wish to share your event with the community please scroll to the bottom of this page to submit your Community Switch post.
If you or your loved one have recently been diagnosed with dementia, speak with the local Dementia Alliance to find out more about dementia, what your next steps should be and what services are available.
Forster Library, Forster Civic Centre
1st Wednesday of every month
9.30am-11.30am
Tea Garden’s Library
4th Friday of every month
9am – 10am
Taree Parkrun is a free 5km timed run or walk that takes places every Saturday at Endeavour Place, Taree from 8am.
It’s a great way to get some exercise and meet new friends.
For more information visit parkrun.com.au/taree.
Would you like to connect, catch-up & share your creative knowledge with other people in our community?
Mitchells Island Community Hall are holding weekly craft classes and morning tea each Thursday from 10 am.
Catch-up with other community members, while having a cuppa and creating something crafty.
$10- per person, all materials & morning tea supplied.
No Bookings required
Taree Manning River Menshed is a community based non-profit and non-commercial organisation accessible to all men to provide a safe and friendly environment.
The shed has facilities for various activities and has skilled tradespeople who can assist.
Shed activities and functions can be viewed on their Facebook page.
All are welcome to the shed to meet members. They are open from 9am to 3pm Monday to Wednesday.
Plan a trip to the Gloucester Spring Plant Fair Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October at the Gloucester Showground!
Discover a huge range of interesting plants from Dahlias to Australian Natives, Fruit Trees, and much more. Meet passionate growers and find your new favourite plants.
It’s a paradise for plant lovers! Tickets are just $10. For more details, search “Gloucester Spring Plant Fair” on Facebook or Instagram
The ADRA Community Garden is open between 10:30 and 12:30 Wednesdays, on the corner of Gipps and Cowper Streets Taree.
All are welcome.
Ride for Pink motorcycle event will be held on Sunday 20th October starting at 10am at the Taree Service Centre.
The ride is open to all motorbike riders and everyone is encouraged to dress up in PINK!
The event ends at the Old Bar Tavern where there will be prizes and raffles. There is also a Pink up a Bra competition ($5 per entry) where you bring along a decorated bra and the publican chooses the winners! (You don’t have to wear the Bra… just hang it in the Tavern).
Hannah’s Blue Butterflies Road Safety Awareness is a Registered Incorporation in New South Wales with authority to fundraise and are looking for volunteers to join their team.
HBB do not receive any funding, they rely solely on donations.
Their amazing team are committed to fundraising and road safety awareness and grief support.
Their committee meets monthly on a Saturday.
Lansdowne Open Music will hold their next show on Sunday 27th October at Lansdowne Hall, 27 Cundle road Lansdowne, from 11am to 4pm.
Walk up artists welcome and is open to all genre of music. Backing band provided.
BBQ lunch and refreshments available as well as Raffles. With a gold coin entry.
Head along and enjoy a great day of music or even have a sing.
For further information contact Jenni 0431347772.
This Saturday 19th October Rotary will be holding their new Hub Markets at the Taree Showground, commencing at 8am.
With lots of new stalls there will be something for everyone.
Rotary Taree and Wingham will also be holding their book sales from 8am.
Donations of books are welcome at both venues.
The Spring Garden Spectacular will be held Saturday 26th October from 10am at 196 Tinonee Road Wingham.
Entry fee is a small donation to the Beyond Blue Charity.
Head along for a day of beauty, art and live music all while supporting a great cause.
Submit your community notice here.
