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WEATHER FORECAST
Rain is forecast in Cessnock on Thursday and Friday, before a sunny weekend. Tops of 17 to 19 degrees and overnight lows of 2-9 are predicted over the next seven days. Stay tuned to bom.gov.au for the up-to-date forecast.
INCLUSION DAY
Belgravia Leisure's Inclusion Open Day at Kurri Kurri Aquatic Centre, which was set to be held on Wednesday, June 30, has been postponed. Call 4937 1362 for more information.
COMBINED PROBUS CLUB MEETING
Cessnock Combined Probus Club meets at the Cessnock Leagues Club on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10.30am for "fun, friendship and fellowship". For more information, email ccpc2325@gmail.com or call Pat on 0417 721 997.
U3A WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
Cessnock City U3A (University of the Third Age) welcomes retired and semi-retired mature-aged people to join its courses, talks and social activities. These include a book club, walking group, petanque, Tai Chi, craft, social afternoons with guest speakers, and outings to regional theatre shows and wine tastings. Annual membership is $30 for singles and $50 for couples, or $15 per person for a half-year. For more information, visit cessnockcity.u3anet.org.au or contact Greg on dg.harris@bigpond.com or 4998 0311.
FUNDRAISER POSTPONED
Hunter Prelude's Dancing with the Local Stars has been postponed until Saturday, August 14, with a dress rehearsal held morning tea to be held the day prior. Both events will be held at Cessnock Leagues Club and tickets are on sale at stickytickets.com.au. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Call Reagan on 0409 641 757 or email reagan.k@hunterprelude.org.au for more information.
GIG GUIDE
Abermain Bowling Club: Friday, karaoke.
Australia Hotel: Saturday, Finnian Johnson.
Bellbird Workers Club: Saturday, Paul Watters.
Cessnock Leagues Club: Friday, Michael Duchesne. Saturday, Solid Gold Party Night.
Criterion Hotel Weston: Friday, Nano.
Cypress Lakes Resort: Saturday, Luke Ligtenberg.
East Cessnock Bowling Club: Saturday, DJ Cotton.
Harrigan's Irish Pub Pokolbin: Friday, Redline. Saturday, Damien (1pm-4pm), Greg Bryce Band (9pm). Sunday, Mike Horbacz.
Huntlee Tavern: Friday, RNB night. Saturday, Komiti Levai Duo. Sunday, Damien.
Kurri Kurri Bowling Club: Saturday, Gianni.
Paxton Bowling Club: Saturday, Trinity Woodhouse.
Peden's Hotel: Saturday, Kazzie.
Royal Federal Hotel Branxton: Saturday, Lithium.
Royal Oak Hotel Cessnock: Friday, karaoke.
Vincent St Kitchen and Bar: Friday, Anthony Lee. Saturday, The Larks.
Wollombi Tavern: Sunday, Tim Usher.
SNOW TIME
Hunter Valley Gardens' Snow Time in the Garden runs daily until July 18. Visit huntervalleygardens.com.au for tickets.
MARKETS
Handmade in the Hunter: Kevin Sobels Wines, Saturday 9am-3pm.
Hunter Wine Country Markets: De Bortoli Wines, Saturday 9am-3pm.
TRIVIA
Vincent Street Kitchen and Bar, Wednesday 7pm
Trivia is back at Vincent Street Kitchen and Bar on Wednesday nights. Maximum 10 people per team; free entry and great prizes to be won. Call 4005 6766 for bookings.
Cessnock Leagues Club, Tuesday 7pm
Trivia is on at Cessnock Leagues Club every Tuesday nights. Maximum 10 people per team. COVID-19 restrictions apply. Call 4993 2655 for more information.
SAVE THE DATE
June 30: The Tap Pack at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre. Read more here.
July 3-4: Hunter Events Bar & BBQ Festival at Dalwood Estate. Read more here.
July 3: Pigsty in July at Dashville. Read more here.
July 4: Remembering Reg Lindsay (ft. Ross McGregor, Mark Shay, Louis Burt, Trinity Woodhouse, Finnian Johnson, Bill and Tracey Rowland, and the Simon Johnson Band) at East Cessnock Bowling Club.
July 4: Cessnock Business Chamber Scavenger Car Rally. Read more here.
July 31: CPAC Studio Sounds presents Lyn Bowtell at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre.
September 18: Rockin' the Nock Round 2 (ft. The Viper Creek Band and All Access '80s) at East Cessnock Bowling Club.