Executive Listening Tour: Buxton

General Manager Lisa Miscamble, director of corporate strategy and resourcing Carmel Foster, director of communities and place Geoff King, director of service delivery and projects Karin Targa and place liaison officer Corinne Buxton will provide an executive overview of council. A question and answer session will follow. Seating is free, but limited, and only those who register can attend. Residents can register via Eventbrite.

Helping Learner Drivers Become Safe Drivers Workshop

Wingecarribee Shire Council is offering free road safety workshops designed to help learner drivers become safer drivers. Council's Road Safety Officer, Brian Speed, believes parents and supervisors play a vital role in providing young drivers with the experience they need to be safe on roads. It also explores the role of parents in establishing parameters and support for provisional license holders, helping to create a positive environment for both the supervisor and learner driver. Learner drivers are also encouraged to attend. You can register for the event through Eventbrite and call 4868 0888 for more information. Attendees must register by 5pm on May 16.

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Bowral Uniting Church Grocery Pantry

The Bowral Uniting Church pantry is open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. The pantry is located around the side of the church's office. Groceries are free and have been donated by local businesses. COVID practices are in place at the church. A free takeaway lunch is also available every Wednesday.

Ordinary meeting of council

Residents can livestream the meeting on the WSC website and find the agenda and minutes on council's website.

Tuning into teens

Parents and guardians of children between the ages of 12 to 17 can learn about connecting with their kids more through this six week program. The program is run by the Highlands Community Centres and Community Links. It will help attendees create meaningful conversations with children, help teens deal with conflict and emotions, among other things. Registrations are essential. People can contact Nicole on 0437367494 or Cherrie on 0417139777 or cherrie@communitylinks.org.au to book or request more information.

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JP Service

Two certified Justice of the Peace volunteers are present to witness documents weekly at the following locations:

Scottish dancing

Southern Highlands Scottish country dancing takes place weekly. New dancers are welcome. Residents can call Margaret on 0466166 866 for more information.

Railway Street Farmers Market

Grab some seasonal produce harvested by local growers this week. Attendees also have the opportunity to meet the growers at the market. Those interested can call Elissa Thomson on 0450 276 320 for more information.

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Singalong

Come along to make new friends and sing in a safe environment. The Mittagong Senior Citizens Ukulele Group will entertain guests. Attendees can bring a gold coin donation. People can call Shonagh Moore on 4871 1369 for more information.

Mittagong Junior Disco

Children can dance with their friends at this disco. There are also vouchers to win, which will be drawn on the night. Entry is five dollars per child, with funds going back to children in the Southern Highlands community. You can call 0412 321 555 if you require further information.

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