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There's plenty happening across the Highlands, with something for everyone.
Check out what's back on and how you can get involved:
Farmer's market
The On the Grow Railway Street Farmers Market continues to provide a place to source healthy, fresh food. Located on the corner of Railway Avenue and Spring Street in Moss Vale, the markets are open from 3pm every Thursday afternoon.
Community pantry
The St Stephen's Anglican Church in Mittagong's popular morning tea has returned. Held on a Friday morning, this is supported with donations of cakes and pastries from Gumnut Patisserie, Bakers' Delight and the Chelsea Bakery in Mittagong. The morning tea is held each Friday from 10am until midday.
Joylands Fun Park
This weekend will be the first of two that Joylands Fun Park is at Moss Vale Showground. There will be rides, food, side show games, VR simulators and show bags.Over the two weekends, the fun park will operate in three hour sessions. Visit www.joylands.com.au for more information.
Bowral Markets
The Bowral Public School Market will run on November 28. The markets will run from 9am until 1pm. There will be a range of stalls from gardening, food, clothing, jewellery, along with hot food and coffee.
Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra
After a long awaited opportunity, The Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra will present three short concerts for 2020 at Bowral Memorial Hall. The program will include works by Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven with violin soloist Lisa Gemell. Seating is by general admission. Adherence to Covid-19 requirements will be in place. The concerts will take place on November 28 and 29. Visit trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=680850& to book tickets.
Parkinson's support
The monthly meetings continue to be postponed. Coffee and chat (under social distancing and sanitising rules) are on Saturday mornings 9.30am-10.30am at Bradman Museum (order at the cafe but seating is in the museum). For further information contact Mrs Dympna Irwin 4869 5252.
Twenty Twenty - Sturt School for Wood
The Sturt School for Wood graduate exhibition for 2020 will open on Sunday. Come and see the remarkable furniture and objects made this year by the graduating students. The exhibition will run from November 22 through to December 6 at Sturt Gallery and Studios in Mittagong between 10am and 5pm.
Marionette performance
ImaginArta - the Australian Puppet Centre presents a gorgeous family puppet every Sunday at 11am at the Sutton Forest Hall. Ticket prices are $15 adults, $11 Children and only $10.50 per ticket for groups of four or more. With ticket numbers reduced because of Covid, bookings are strongly advised: https://www.trybooking.com/BLZKP. Currently playing is "In Search of the Giddy Gird Bird" by the Sydney Puppet Theatre.
Bushwalking
With some indoor activities still limited, now's a great time to get outdoors and enjoy some of the spectacular scenery the region has to offer. Southern Highlands Bushwalkers are still offering a range of walks. The next walk will be from Sunday, November 29 at Thirlmere Lakes. It will be a moderate walk around lakes and includes new northern track between Lake Nerrigorang and Dry Lakes Rd. The walk will be approximately 13km with some steep sections.Contact Michael on 0408 684 432 to book a spot. Visit http://bushwalkingnsw.org.au/clubsites/southernhighland/index.html to become a member or for more information on the club.
Has your community group restarted its regular activities? Or do you have an upcoming event you'd like to share? Email lauren.wright@austcommunitymedia.com.au to let us know.