upstART
24 November 24 - 8 December
upstART exhibition and awards will celebrate its twenty-first birthday in 2024. This unique showcase of artworks by students in Stages 5 and 6 (years 9, 10, 11 and 12) embraces a diverse range of artworks, including experimental and creative approaches in painting, ceramics, mixed media, photography and sculpture. This is a ‘must-see’ exhibition of artworks by young artists presented by the Cowra Regional Art Gallery in association with high schools in the Central West.
The Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm and Sunday 2pm - 4pm
Extended opening hours at Cowra Library
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Cowra Library, 77 Darling Street
Can't make it the Library within work hours? The Cowra Library is trialling an extension of the opening hours to encourage more people to use community libraries.
The new hours during weekdays will be extended by one hour opening from 9.30am to 6.00pm, an additional four and a half hours will be seen on Saturdays with hours changing to allow the library to be open from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
The Cowra Regional Library hosts many events throughout the year and is an inviting space for all. Events hosted at the library range from rhyme time, story time, author talks and many school holiday activities.
Cowra Christmas Festival
6 December, Kendal and Macquarie Streets, 6-9pm
Cowra comes alive with the festive spirit at the Cowra Christmas Festival, with late night trading, food trucks and plenty of live entertainment to celebrate long summer nights and time spent with family and friends. This year’s festival will include the Cowra Christmas Cracker, with more than $10,000 worth of prizes to be won.
Learn more at www.visitcowra.com.au/cowra-christmas-festival
Michael Clarke Memorial Fishing Competition
6 - 8 December, Reflections Holiday Park Wyangala Waters
Join anglers across the region for the Michael Clarke Memorial Fishing Competition, a heartfelt celebration of Michael’s love for fishing and the Wyangala community. This weekend event will bring friends, family, and fellow fishing enthusiasts together to honor Michael's legacy, with activities on and off the water. Enjoy fishing, fun, and camaraderie, concluding with a weigh-in and prize presentation at noon on Sunday.
Entry Fee: $5
Registration: From 5 PM Friday 6 December
Catch and release options available
The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Support Group
Meets on the 1st Friday of each month in Cowra at 12:30.
The group may become a part of your support network which would also include trustworthy friends and health professionals. Recovery from child abuse involves an ongoing dedication to self and the support group provides the encouragement needed to keep going whilst trying to improve our daily life by sharing our hurdles, good ideas, and strategies. Open to all adult survivors of child abuse of any community. If interested, contact Pascale on 0458 698 460. All details on the internet via: recover.itmatters.com.au.
Cowra Jockey Club Christmas Races
7 December, Cowra Showground, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Enjoy a great day at the races, witht the Rotary club food van available for a family-friendly day out on the lawn. Expect plenty of thrills and maybe some spills at the annual Christmas Races
Gooloogong Christmas Recreation Park Market
8 December
All roads will lead to Gooloogong Recreation Park Markets at the Gooloogong Park from 9am to 1pm.
The Christmas markets will have a wide range of gifts available for everyone it will be a fabulous chance to purchase those unique Christmas gifts locally and support this significant event in the Gooloogong calendar.
We hope to see you and your friends at our markets. For further information please contact Michele Spicer on 6344 8291 or Lynne Dowd on 63448350.
Primavera: Young Australian Artists
December 15 - February 02, 2025, Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Tiyan Baker, Christopher Bassi, Moorina Bonini, Nikki Lam, Sarah Poulgrain and Truc Truong investigate themes of protest, perseverance, identity and history. Curator Talia Smith asks what are artists creating to challenge society’s prescribed structures, built by a select few to supposedly serve and protect us?
Through new and recent works in various media, including installation, video, painting, sculpture, mark-making and text, Primavera is an exhibition as call to action. Drawing on their lived experience, these early-career artists work to disrupt the dynamics of power and deliver compelling alternatives to the status quo.
The Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm and Sunday 2pm - 4pm
Cowra Community Markets
December 21, Sid Kallas Oval, 8:30am - 12:00pm
The Cowra Community Markets are held every third Saturday of every month at Sid Kallas Oval with a wide variety of local fresh produce, diverse stallholders and local buskers. The December markets are the perfect time to pick up a last-minute Christmas gift.
Each month at their Markets you can find locally grown fruit and veg, eggs, honey, oils and other pantry staples. They also have home baked bread, cakes, slices and biscuits, homemade preserves, homewares and gift ideas, clothing, candles, plants, collectables and bric-a-brac, tea and coffee, and much more.
Christmas Day Luncheon at the Cowra Bowling Club
This Christmas, let us take care of the cooking while you enjoy the holiday spirit with family & friends at the Cowra Bowling Club!
Date: Wednesday 25th of December, 2024 (Christmas Day)
Time: Doors Open 11:45am – 2pm | Buffet from 12pm
Hot & Cold Buffet
Members
Adults $80pp | Aged 8 – 14 $40pp | Aged 3 – 7 $20pp | Aged 1 - 2 Eat Free
Non-Members
Adults $100pp | Aged 8 – 14 $50pp | Aged 3 – 7 $25pp | Aged 1 - 2 Eat Free
Bookings essential
Book via the Reception Desk or contact: 02 6342 1279 or hollie@cowrabowlingclub.com.au
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