Extraordinary Meeting

The meeting will cover different issues in the community. The minutes and agenda will be uploaded onto the council website closer to the date. It will also be livestreamed on council's website.

Craft meet-ups

People can bring along a craft project and chat with others in the hall. It does not matter what type of craft it is, and people can come along and just chat and have a cuppa.

The Writers Circle

Meet other local writers and focus on your own writing project. RSVP by contacting Erica via writers4circle@gmail.com.

Justice of the Peace

Justice of the Peace volunteers will be at the following locations to help people with documentation weekly. It is a free service.

The desk will not operate in Mittagong Easter Saturday (March 30).

Mobile Community Recycling Centre

Wingecarribee Shire Council's free mobile community recycling centre stops in many of the towns and villages. This week, it will stop at Bundanoon Oval on March 27, from 8.45am to 12.30pm. Household waste is limited to 20 litres or kilograms per customer per drop off.

Items that can be collected include:

R U OK? The Conversation Convoy

The R U OK? Convoy travels around Australia to educate people on how they can look out for their family members, friends and others. R U OK? community ambassadors Charile Willbridge and Will Stewart will be there, along with local services. It is a free event and there will also be a complimentary barbecue lunch and hot drinks. Everyone is welcome.

Activities at Mittagong Seniors

Mittagong Seniors hosts an array of activities at the Mittagong Senior Centre weekly. See the list below:

For more information about any of these activities, drop into the centre for a cuppa and chat, or email mittagongseniors@gmail.com.

Learning about the Care Finders program

This morning tea session will provide insight on the Care Finders program, which is for vulnerable people who need support. It is a free service. There will be a free introduction and then the chance to chat with workers who are responsible for connecting people in the Wingecarribee, Wollondilly and Camden local government areas.

Gunamaragang Burraay Djindjingara (Little Child Stars) Playgroup

Community Links has established an Aboriginal-focused playgroup called Gunamaragang Burraay Djindjingara, which means Little Child Stars in Dharawal. The playgroup will focus on day-to-day activities and host cultural events and celebrations, which involve the broader community and showcase the richness of Aboriginal culture. For more information, contact Leann Dykes at Community Links Wellbeing on 4683 2776.

Yerrinbool Railway Garden

Residents are invited to explore this garden weekly. The community garden was founded by volunteers who wanted to grow healthy and fresh produce. There is also a mini market on the fourth Saturday of the month.

Railway Street fresh food and produce market

Grab fresh produce, plants, organic sourdough breads and more, which are made and grown in the Highlands.

Crop Swap Robertson

Exchange crops, plants and magazines at this weekly meet-up. People do not have to come with crops to take anything from the table. No money is exchanged. All are welcome.

Volunteering opportunities through Volwing

Volwing is the region's volunteer resource organisation, where people can make a difference in the community, learn new skills and make friends. There are various positions available that cater to many interests. They include teaching learners to drive, greeting tourists at museums, serving food, being a reading assistant at a primary school, and more. To find out more, go to volwing.org.au, call 4869 4617, or visit the office from Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 1pm.

Donate blood

Lifeblood, which is run by the Australian Red Cross, is making its way to the Bowral Swimming Centre from April 8 to 13.

Check out the times below:

People can book a time to donate through lifeblood.com.au/blood, or calling 13 14 95.