National Tree Day competition
Pearl Beach Progress Association’s Environment Group, in association with the Pearl Beach Arboretum, is calling for entries in its annual competition to celebrate National Tree Day. The community greatly values…
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Garage sale a monster success
The second annual Pearl Beach Monster Garage Sale was a resounding success on the long weekend, raising more than $4,000 for maintenance of the memorial hall. For many years the…
Great long weekend at Pearl Beach
Pearl Beach is the place to visit over the June long weekend. On Saturday, June 8, Pearl Beach Progress Association will hold a Monster Garage Sale from 9am-3pm at Pearl…
Place of refuge for Pearl Beach community
The Pearl Beach Memorial Hall has been upgraded to serve as a place of refuge in the advent of a bushfire. Pearl Beach Progress Association received $91,000 funding from the…
Drowning prevention campaign comes to the Central Coast
Australia’s largest community engagement for a drowning prevention campaign is coming to Umina and Pearl Beach between April 12 and 18. The campaign will see lifesavers on the beach teaching…
Outdoor opera a real Pearler
Among the angophoras and squiggly gums this year’s Opera in the Arboretum at Pearl Beach was a resounding success on all levels. The scene was set for a sublime afternoon…
Easter Art Trail at Pearl Beach
More than 20 artists will open their homes and studios for the Pearl Beach Art Trail on Easter Saturday. Each studio will display a red flag to indicate that a…
Pearl Beach mourns a much-loved resident at this year’s book fair
Pearl Beach is grieving one of its most loved sons, following the death of long-time resident Bill Abbott on March 12. Abbott moved to Pearl Beach more than 50 years…
Book fair a huge success
The Pearl Beach Summer Book Sale on Thursday, December 28, was a resounding success, with almost $2,500 raised towards the upkeep of Pearl Beach Memorial Hall. Co-ordinator Alison Phillips said…
Pearl Beach Book Fair
When the excitement of Christmas is over, it will be time to get in some quality Summer reading and Pearl Beach Progress Association can help out. The Pearl Beach Summer…
Follow the art trail at Pearl Beach
The Pearl Beach Art Trail will take place on Saturday, December 9, from 10am-4pm as artisans look forward to welcoming visitors. Just follow the red flags along the streets of…
Gratitude for Pearl Beach Rural Fire Service
Pearl Beach residents and friends are being encouraged to attend a community afternoon tea to thank the Pearl Beach Rural Fire Service team. The afternoon tea will be held at…
Special screening of Caddie
Enjoy a screening of the classic Australian film Caddie at Pearl Beach Memorial Hall on Sunday, November 5, and chat with the film’s producer, Anthony Buckley, now a Central Coast…
Evolving Construction takes out Home of the Year
Central Coast-based company Evolving Construction has taken out the Home of the Year award at the 2023 HIA-CSR Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathrooms Awards. The company also took out…
Art Fair in the Arboretum
Don’t miss the Art Fair in the Arboretum on Sunday, October 1, at Pearl Beach. Community members, friends and visitors are invited to enjoy the beautiful unique environment of Pearl…
Best ever Beatles tribute show headed to Pearl Beach Arboretum
The Beatles Rebooted is coming to Pearl Beach Arboretum on Saturday, October 7, at 2.30pm. Described as a world class band and string section, the nine musicians recreate live, note…
Singalong variety concert at Pearl Beach
The Pearl Beach Singers will present a singalong variety concert, The ‘70s and Beyond, later this month. Originally a Glee Club, the group was formed in the 1950s to raise…
New beacons could be a life saver
Residents and holiday makers at a number of popular Central Coast swimming spots will be a little safer following the installation of new lifesaving technology at The Entrance Channel, Budgewoi…
Bathtub Gin Orchestra heads for Pearl Beach
Described as two parts 1920s stomp, one-part early 1930s swing with a dash of Gypsy jazz thrown in, the Bathtub Gin Orchestra’s concert at Pearl Beach on August 12 promises…
National Tree Day activities at Pearl Beach
The Pearl Beach Arboretum (officially known as the Crommelin Native Arboretum) will host a National Tree Day planting on Sunday, July 30, from 9am. Established in Pearl Beach in1976, the…