Meetings, community groups and more - this week's community noticeboard

Extraordinary Meeting of Council

The meeting will cover the draft 2024-25 operational plan, 2023-24 budget, resource strategy, the local planning panel, Land and Environment Court appeals and other local issues. The meeting will be livestreamed and the agenda can be found on the council's website.

Mobile Community Recycling Centre

This week, the free mobile community recycling centre will stop at the Yerrinbool Oval on May 1 and Welby Oval on May 5, from 8.45am to 12.30pm.

Items that can be collected include:

Local matters forum for eastern villages

Wingecarribee Shire Council invites residents to attend the forum and chat directly with council staff. It will cover what is happening locally, the 2024-25 operational plan and budget and more local news. It is free to attend. Register through Trybooking.

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.

Wingecarribee Remembers

This exhibition promotes connections between the local community and veterans. A documentary video has been made to accompany it by Ian Holland, and includes the stories of three Vietnam veterans. The exhibition also has military memorabilia and a vehicle from Vinh Tran, paintings by Ben Quilty and photographs from veterans.

Volunteering opportunities through Volwing

People can make a difference in the community, learn new skills and make friends through Volwing - the volunteer resource organisation in the Highlands. Available positions cater to a variety of interests. They include teaching learners to drive, 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.

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.

Southern Highlands Evening CWA meeting

The branch is made up of a passionate group of women, who are determined to make a difference. It was formed in 2011 for women who prefer to meet in the evening. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month. The branch represents a variety of ages, interests and skills, with something for everyone. Contact Jennifer Woodwell on 0408 635 719 or email secretary.shecwa@gmail.com for more information.

Yerrinbool Railway Garden

People in the Highlands are invited to explore this garden, and help maintain it whenever they can. 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.

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.

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. All are welcome. People do not have to come with crops to take anything from the table. No money is exchanged.

Gunamaragang Burraay Djindjingara (Little Child Stars) Playgroup

Community Links has established an Aboriginal-focused playgroup called Gunamaragang Burraay Djindjingara, which translates to 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.