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👄 Jaca Begins 💜

👄 Jaca Begins 💜

Jeremy Billett
October 17, 2024

Good morning, Clarence Valley. The purple season is upon us with the first events of the Jacaranda Festival.

In this week’s Catch:

Jacaranda Festival program
Brooms Head tragedy
Art 1 exhibition opening

Let’s get started.

Quick News 📰

Jacaranda Festival Begins

The Jaca festivities begin this weekend and will run over the coming weeks with plenty of events, celebrations and more in and around Grafton. You can find the complete festival guide and events at the Jacaranda Festival website — or below in our weekly events.

Brooms Head Tragedy

A local man in his 50s has died near Brooms Head after being found unresponsive in the water despite the efforts of bystanders and emergency services.

Council Chatter 👷

Resealing Works 🚧

Clarence Valley Council have engaged Spray Seal NSW to perform resealing works in Grafton. These works will be carried out in the coming weeks.

Mary Street between Fry Street and Arthur Street
Bacon Street between Turf Street and Cranworth Street
Powell Street between Bowtell Avenue and Turf Street
Bowtell Avenue between Oliver Street and Hoof Street
Mary Street between Fry Street and Arthur Street
Little Queen Street
Chalinor Street
Robinson Avenue

What’s Happening 📅

Friday

💡 Illuminate Opening: See the opening of the illuminated Jacaranda trees with live entertainment, food trucks and bar at See Park in Grafton from 6:30pm.

👨‍🚒 Magic Men: A ladies night out this Friday at Maclean Bowling Club from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. This is an 18+ show, tickets are available here.

Saturday

🥳 Childrens Party: A free Jacaranda event for the kids this Saturday at See Park, Grafton. Fancy dress, games, prizes and food available. Starting at 10am.

💃 Jacaranda Ball: The Jaca Ball and Garden Party is on this Saturday at the Grafton Showground Barn from 6pm. This is a ticketed event with live entertainment, catering and bar. Tickets are available here.

Sunday

🤣 Bush Poetry & Comedy: Make it to the Lawrence Hall this Sunday 20th October from 2pm for a comedy show with 3 Randy Poets. Afternoon tea is available, $20 entry at the door.

Know what’s happening?

Reply or email details to [email protected].

Local Markets 🛍️

Grafton Farmer’s Markets - Today, Thursday 17th October, from 8am to 12pm at Historic Market Square, Grafton.
Grafton Markets - Saturday 19th October, from 9am to 3pm at the Grafton Showgrounds on the corner of Prince and Dobie Streets.
Ashby Markets - Sunday 20th October, from 7:30am to 12pm at the Ashby Hall Reserve along Mcauley Street, Ashby.
Yamba Farmer’s Market - Wednesday 23rd October, from 7am to 11am at Whiting Beach carpark, Yamba.

Arts & Culture 🎭

Artisan Registrations Open 📅

Clarence Valley creatives and artists are invited to book a stall at three pop-up artisan markets in the Clarence Valley. Registrations close soon.

Saturday 26th October 10 - 3pm Grafton Regional Gallery
Sunday 17th November 10 - 3pm Yamba Indoor Sports Centre
Saturday 14th December 5 - 9 pm Memorial Park Grafton

If you would like to register please direct message Debrah Novak on mobile 0402404606 or email [email protected].

Art 1 Exhibition 🖼️

New exhibition opening this Friday 18th October at 5:30pm, at the Old Kirk Gallery in Yamba. A collection of impressive original works from Mr Graham Mackie’s students as a result of over 50 years teaching at Dubbo, Fairfield and Maclean High Schools.

Live Music Lowdown 🎸

Friday

Saturday

Pacific Hotel Yamba | Billy Gudegon Band | 9:30pm
Club Iluka | Ricki Wood | 6pm

Sunday

Movie Night 🎬

Yamba Cinema - Now Showing
Saraton Theatre Grafton - Now Showing

The Critic | M | Saraton Theatre, Yamba Cinema
Hellboy: The Crooked Man | MA15+ | Saraton Theatre
Joker: Folie A Deux | MA15+ | Saraton Theatre
Runt | PG | Saraton Theatre, Yamba Cinema
Smile 2 | MA15+ | Saraton Theatre
Transformers One | PG | Saraton Theatre
The Wild Robot | PG | Saraton Theatre, Yamba Cinema
Thelma | M | Yamba Cinema
Assassin’s Plan | M | Yamba Cinema

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