TALKING HISTORY
Saturday and Sunday, Warners Bay Theatre and Rathmines Heritage Centre
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History Illuminated 2020 asks the question: "What is history good for?". Presented by Lake Mac Libraries and NSW History Council, it's a program full of discussions, lectures and presentations on historical fiction, fact, research and writing. Topics include Service and Seaplanes - The Story of Rathmines RAAF; A Stone Road at Argenton and the Path to Forgotten People; The Convict Valley; Vida: A Woman for our time; Pathfinders: A history of Aboriginal trackers in NSW; The Lost Boys: The untold stories of the under-age soldiers in WWI; Tracking back with Ed Tonks: Local railways in the 70s & 80s; and The Lake: its history and its characters.
FOODIES MARKETS
Saturday, 11am to 5pm, Speers Point Park; Sunday, 11am to 5pm, Quinn Park, Swansea
Food and market stalls; live music; $2 entry (part of the entry fee being donated to Rural Aid).
LIVE MUSIC
Saturday
Newcastle indie band Kookshill play two shows at The Cambridge Hotel: 6.30pm (all ages) and 9pm (over 18s). Also, Newcastle band Camino Gold play with punk band Microwavejonny at The Lass O'Gowrie Hotel, and Ezekiel Ox will take to the stage at The Wickham Park Hotel.
POP-UP DINING
Saturday
The Lake Mac Food Truck Crawl: Bonjani Woodfired Pizza (The Esplanade, Warners Bay); Food By Zed (Rathmines Playground); Mr Loaded (Speers Point Sailing Club); Sammy's Tucker (Belmont South, plus Sunday); Southern Smoke (Toronto Lions Park); Spring Potato Twisters (Cooranbong Playground); Taco Locato (Blacksmiths Boat Ramp)
SPRING MARKET DAY
Saturday, 8.30am to 2.30pm, 2A Platt Street, Lambton
Hunter Multicultural Centre and the Waratah-Mayfield Diversity Garden, along with the Men's Shed, are holding a community market day.
YOGA IN THE GARDEN
Saturday, 9.30am, Gross Street Reserve, Tighes Hill
A one-hour outdoor yoga class. All proceeds to Tighes Hill Community Garden.
SUPER RUGBY
Saturday, 5pm, McDonald Jones Stadium, Broadmeadow
Melbourne Rebels vs Western Force.
BAREFOOT BOWLS
Sunday, noon to 4pm, Alder Park Sports Club, New Lambton
Lunch at Our Taste of Greece, live music and barefoot bowls. Bookings recommended.
COME AND TRY
Saturday, 2.30pm, Valentine Bowling Club
Canoe Academy Outrigger Club is inviting you to bring the kids for an afternoon of fun on the water. No experience required. Bring a hat and sunscreen, and book ahead to secure your spot.
GARDENING SESH
Sunday, 10am, Fig Tree Community Garden
Log off, enjoy the fresh air and make new friends. BYO water, lunch, gloves, hat and mask.
FATHER'S DAY
Sunday
Don't forget dad's special day. If you hope to eat out, make a reservation.
