Central Coast libraries poetry competition open
Central Coast Library Service is seeking entries for its Poetry Writing Competition, which opened September 19. Council acting manager Ms Beth Burgess said: “We will be hosting a number of…
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Woytopia to be held on October 14
Woy Woy’s sustainability festival, Woytopia, will be held at Woy Woy South Public School on Sunday, October 14. It will feature a full program of entertainment, exhibitions and activities for…
Eco village open day to have many unique events
Narara Eco Village’s next Village Open Day will be held on Saturday, September 29. Village Open Days are a way for eco-conscious people to learn more about the principles of…
Fairhaven Antiques and Collectables Emporium now open
A store with a difference is thriving at Fairhaven Shopping Village in Point Clare. Fairhaven Antiques and Collectables Emporium is the first charity run antique store in NSW, and the…
Jazz in the Arboretum coincides with art exhibition
Jazz in the Arboretum will feature jazz vocalist Monica Trapaga and the World According to James Greening Band this year. The event will take place from 2:30 pm on Sunday,…
Nominations for Australia Day Awards now open
Recognising the achievements of individuals and groups for their outstanding contribution to the local community, Central Coast Council is now open for nominations for 2019 Central Coast Australia Day Awards….
Yarramalong Valley Spring Show held
The Yarramalong Valley Spring Show was held on Sunday, September 16. The Spring Show is held annually as the conclusion of the Yarramalong Valley Spring Festival, which sees the unblemished…
Comedy being performed as fund raiser for children
The Entrance Rotary Club is partnering with Woy Woy Little Theatre to raise money for the Central Coast’s only dedicated Autism Spectrum specialist school, Aspect School, Terrigal. In October, Rotarians…
Happy Moon Festival held at The Entrance
The Central Coast celebrated the Chinese Cultural and Moon Festival at The Entrance on September 16. One of the largest multicultural festivals on the Coast, the Chinese Cultural and Moon…
Brackets and Jam release September line-up
The team behind Brackets and Jam Kincumba, have released the line-up for the September Brackets and Jam. Taking place on Friday, September 21, the event will feature SamNkal, Hotel Satisfaction,…
Coast Opera Australia has a stunning debut
Coast Opera Australia, the region’s first professional opera company, held their debut concert at Central Coast Leagues Club, on September 1. The company’s debut brought four internationally acclaimed Principal Artists,…
Rotary club sponsors stringed instrument scholarship
A plan by Woy Woy Rotary Club to sponsor up to 20 local children, aged 7 to 8, in a selective string instrument scholarship program has been welcomed by the…
Bouddi Foundation announces 17 arts grants
The Chairman of the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts, Mr John Bell, has announced $21,500 in grants to 17 talented young local artists. Mr Bell said he acknowledged the enormous…
Death of Ed James at Glen Innes in March
Many people in the district will be saddened to learn of the death of community activist Edward James at Glen Innes on March 31 this year. Mr James was involved…
Final exhibition at the Olive Branch Gallery
Noel Olive’s final Olive Branch Gallery exhibition at Umina later this month will be a show of his own works. Mr Olive, who has recently moved into aged care, said…
Artists sought for first Chalk the Walk
Central Coast Council has tasked one of Australia’s most celebrated artists with ensuring the success of its inaugural street art event, Chalk the Walk, when it comes to Waterfront Plaza,…
Yarramalong Valley Spring Festival
Yarramalong is set to bloom as the agricultural township prepares for the annual Yarramalong Valley Spring Festival. The Festival has been running since 2008, and is staged on behalf of…
Animal carer seeks funds for native wildlife humidicrib
[Animal Welfare] A Umina wildlife carer has started a crowd-funding campaign to purchase equipment to improve the survival rate of sick, injured and abandoned native animals coming into care on the…
Bush dance workshops at Kariong
The Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association Inc. are bringing back their dance workshops just in time for spring. “We believe there are lots of people who would like…
Successful La Boheme production on Central Coast
The Central Coast Opera production of La Boheme, exceeded expectations at the opening night on Saturday, August 18, at the Laycock St Community Theatre, North Gosford. “It was an exhilarating…