• When: 10.30am to noon (8 to 12) and 1pm to 2.30pm (13 to 18)
• Where: Wagga City Library
• Cost: $25
• Details: Animate your school holidays by making your own stop motion film! Join film whizzes Alice Markham and John Oldroyd for Waggafest Winter School, and over five sessions you'll create a film that you can share with your friends and enter into the Wagga Waggafest Short Film competition.
• Contact: 6926 9194

• When: 9.30am to 4pm
• Where: Sturt Mall
• Cost: Free
• Details: Make a chocolate freckle with Junee Liquorice and Chocolate Factory
• Contact: 6921 4594

• When: Library opening hours Monday to Saturday
• Where: Wagga Wagga City Library
• Cost: Free
• Details: Looking for a place to chill out and relax for a few hours in the holidays? Mondays to Saturdays in the school holidays, Wagga City Library provides FREE board games, Xbox Kinect, colouring activities, WiFi and of course books! Bring a coffee and relax in the children’s area while the kids get busy.
• Contact: 6926 9700

• When: 7pm
• Where: Civic Theatre
• Cost: Adults $47.80, concession $42.80, child $37.80.
• Details: Local community production of Mary Poppins.
• Contact: 6926 9688

• When: 10am to 3pm
• Where: Marketplace, Wagga
• Cost: Free

Friday, July 3

• When: 9am and 10am
• Where: The Learning Tree, 1/64 Urana Street
• Cost: $15
• Details: Bounce Yoga take the kids on an adventure letting their imagination run wild. They are fun & energetic classes! Classes run for 40 minutes & start from the age of three years old.
• Contact: 0481 160 915

• When: 10.30am to noon (8 to 12) and 1pm to 2.30pm (13 to 18)
• Where: Wagga City Library
• Cost: $25
• Details: Animate your school holidays by making your own stop motion film! Join film whizzes Alice Markham and John Oldroyd for Waggafest Winter School, and over five sessions you'll create a film that you can share with your friends and enter into the Wagga Waggafest Short Film competition.
• Contact: 6926 9194

• When: 9.30am to 4pm
• Where: Sturt Mall
• Cost: Free
• Details: Make a chocolate freckle with Junee Liquorice and Chocolate Factory
• Contact: 6921 4594

• When: Library opening hours Monday to Saturday
• Where: Wagga Wagga City Library
• Cost: Free
• Details: Looking for a place to chill out and relax for a few hours in the holidays? Mondays to Saturdays in the school holidays, Wagga City Library provides FREE board games, Xbox Kinect, colouring activities, WiFi and of course books! Bring a coffee and relax in the children’s area while the kids get busy.
• Contact: 6926 9700

• When: 10am to 3pm
• Where: Marketplace, Wagga
• Cost: Free

• When: 7pm
• Where: Civic Theatre
• Cost: Adults $47.80, concession $42.80, child $37.80.
• Details: Local community production of Mary Poppins.
• Contact: 6926 9688

• When: 10am to 4pm
• Where: Wagga Art Gallery
• Cost: Free
• Details: As part of local community celebrations during NAIDOC Week 2015,  Wagga Art Gallery in partnership with SHINE for Kids is proud to showcase an exhibition of Indigenous artwork created by the talented participants of the Colourful Dreaming Program.
• Contact: 6926 9660

• When: 7pm to 10pm
• Where: Wagga Bowling
• Cost: $15
• Details: Love to sing? Love to bowl? This event is for you.
• Contact: 6971 9410

Saturday, July 4

• Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical
• When: 2pm and 7pm
• Where: Civic Theatre
• Cost: Adults $47.80, concession $42.80, child $37.80.
• Details: Local community production of Mary Poppins.
• Contact: 6926 9688

• When: 10am to 4pm
• Where: Wagga Art Gallery
• Cost: Free
• Details: As part of local community celebrations during NAIDOC Week 2015,  Wagga Art Gallery in partnership with SHINE for Kids is proud to showcase an exhibition of Indigenous artwork created by the talented participants of the Colourful Dreaming Program.
• Contact: 6926 9660

• When: Library opening hours Monday to Saturday
• Where: Wagga Wagga City Library
• Cost: Free
• Details: Looking for a place to chill out and relax for a few hours in the holidays? Mondays to Saturdays in the school holidays, Wagga City Library provides FREE board games, Xbox Kinect, colouring activities, WiFi and of course books! Bring a coffee and relax in the children’s area while the kids get busy.
• Contact: 6926 9700

• When: 7.30pm to 12am
• Where: Downside Hall, off Coolamon Road.
• Cost: Adults $4, children $1
• Details: 8km along the Coolamon Road with traditional folk band The Tin Shed Rattlers. All dances are called. Light supper available.
• Contact: Contact (bh) 6925 4800 (ah) 6928 5541.

Sunday, July 5

• When: 10.30am to 4pm
• Where: Botanic Gardens
• Cost: $2
• Details: Take a ride on the 2km track through the gardens.
• Contact: 6925 2249

• When: 5pm
• Where: Civic Theatre
• Cost: Adults $47.80, concession $42.80, child $37.80.
• Details: Local community production of Mary Poppins.
• Contact: 6926 9688

• When: 10am to 4pm
• Where: Wagga Art Gallery
• Cost: Free
• Details: As part of local community celebrations during NAIDOC Week 2015,  Wagga Art Gallery in partnership with SHINE for Kids is proud to showcase an exhibition of Indigenous artwork created by the talented participants of the Colourful Dreaming Program.
• Contact: 6926 9660

Monday, July 6

• When: 10am
• Where: Ashmont Baptist Church
• Cost: Free
• Details: Face painting, coloured hair spray, balloon animals, puppet show, dress ups, games and more.

• When: Library opening hours Monday to Saturday
• Where: Wagga Wagga City Library
• Cost: Free
• Details: Looking for a place to chill out and relax for a few hours in the holidays? Mondays to Saturdays in the school holidays, Wagga City Library provides FREE board games, Xbox Kinect, colouring activities, WiFi and of course books! Bring a coffee and relax in the children’s area while the kids get busy.
• Contact: 6926 9700

• When: Morning sessions: 9am to 12pm
• Afternoon sessions: 1pm to 4pm
• Full day session: 9am to 4pm
• Where: Belisi Equine Park, 1103 Oura Road, Wagga Wagga
• Cost: $50 for morning/afternoon sessions, $90 full day session
• Details: An introduction to the world of horses conducted in a safe and fun environment! Sessions include ground skills (catching and leading a horse, grooming, feeding, safe behaviour around horses), description and use of riding equipment, riding skills and games. Half day or all day sessions.
• Contact: 0421 277 717

• When: 9.30am to 4pm
• Where: Sturt Mall
• Cost: First 300 each day are $6. After 300 have sold, the price is $10.
• Details: Choose from 15 Stufflers plush animal skins and use our Fluffenstuff Machine to bring your new friend to life.
• Contact: 6921 4594

Tuesday, July 7

• When: 10am to 4pm
• Where: Wagga Art Gallery
• Cost: Free
• Details: As part of local community celebrations during NAIDOC Week 2015,  Wagga Art Gallery in partnership with SHINE for Kids is proud to showcase an exhibition of Indigenous artwork created by the talented participants of the Colourful Dreaming Program.
• Contact: 6926 9660

• When: 9.30am to 4pm
• Where: Sturt Mall
• Cost: First 300 each day are $6. After 300 have sold, the price is $10.
• Details: Choose from 15 Stufflers plush animal skins and use our Fluffenstuff Machine to bring your new friend to life.
• Contact: 6921 4594

• When: 11am to 2pm
• Where: Marketplace, Wagga
• Cost: Free

• When: 10am and 1pm
• Where: Uranquinty Community Hall
• Cost: $5, Groups 4+ $4 each
• Details: CS Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia have inspired countless generations of children and adults alike, with lessons in bravery, honesty and generosity. This unique adaption by le Clanche du Rand tells the tale of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe in a 45 minute, two-actor rendering that ignites the imagination of the audience.
• Contact: 6926 9688

• When: Library opening hours Monday to Saturday
• Where: Wagga Wagga City Library
• Cost: Free
• Details: Looking for a place to chill out and relax for a few hours in the holidays? Mondays to Saturdays in the school holidays, Wagga City Library provides FREE board games, Xbox Kinect, colouring activities, WiFi and of course books! Bring a coffee and relax in the children’s area while the kids get busy.
• Contact: 6926 9700

Wednesday, July 8

• Where: Wagga City Library at 10.15am
• Cost: Free
• Details: Children and parents are invited to a welcoming and safe environment to watch some great movies on the big screen. You are welcome to bring yummy snacks  and a snuggly pillow.  July 8 will feature The Man from Snowy River II.
• Contact: 6926 9700

• When: Library opening hours Monday to Saturday
• Where: Wagga Wagga City Library
• Cost: Free
• Details: Looking for a place to chill out and relax for a few hours in the holidays? Mondays to Saturdays in the school holidays, Wagga City Library provides FREE board games, Xbox Kinect, colouring activities, WiFi and of course books! Bring a coffee and relax in the children’s area while the kids get busy.
• Contact: 6926 9700

• When: 9.30am to 4pm
• Where: Sturt Mall
• Cost: First 300 each day are $6. After 300 have sold, the price is $10.
• Details: Choose from 15 Stufflers plush animal skins and use our Fluffenstuff Machine to bring your new friend to life.
• Contact: 6921 4594

• When: 7pm
• Where: Civic Theatre
• Cost: Adults $47.80, concession $42.80, child $37.80.
• Details: Local community production of Mary Poppins.
• Contact: 6926 9688

• When: 10am to 4pm
• Where: Wagga Art Gallery
• Cost: Free
• Details: As part of local community celebrations during NAIDOC Week 2015,  Wagga Art Gallery in partnership with SHINE for Kids is proud to showcase an exhibition of Indigenous artwork created by the talented participants of the Colourful Dreaming Program.
• Contact: 6926 9660

• When: 10am and 1pm
• Where: Oura Community Hall
• Cost: $5, Groups 4+ $4 each
• Details: CS Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia have inspired countless generations of children and adults alike, with lessons in bravery, honesty and generosity. This unique adaption by le Clanche du Rand tells the tale of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe in a 45 minute, two-actor rendering that ignites the imagination of the audience.
• Contact: 6926 9688

• When: 11am to 2pm
• Where: Marketplace, Wagga
• Cost: Free

• When: 2pm to 3pm
• Where: Coolamon Shire Library
• Cost: $12
• Details: Children will enjoy interactive warm ups, performance songs, games and composition activities.
• Contact: 6027 2492

Community diary

THURSDAY, JULY 2 

• 10am: WAGGA PATCHWORK AND QUILTERS GROUP meets at the ARCC hall on Tarcutta Street until 4pm on first, third, fourth and fifth Tuesdays and every Thursday. Contact Norma on 6922 3393 or Anne on 6922 6404.
• 10am: KOORINGAL SENIORS meet at Sacred Heart Church each Thursday during school terms from 10am to 2pm for a day of enjoyment and friendship. Activities include craft, cards and bingo. Morning tea and lunch are provided. Cost $7 and transport is available. Phone Fay on 6922 6883 or Mary on 6921 4770. 
• 10am: CRAFT AT KINGS CHURCH is held each Thursday, during the school term, from 10am to 3pm at Kings Church. Bring along your lunch. The craft sessions are not only for people who can already do craft, but for those people wishing to learn in a helpful environment. Contact 6926 4444. 
• 10am: Do you need a JP? At the Wagga courthouse every thursday until 1pm, offering help for witnessing, signing and certifying documents. 
• 11.30pm: STORYTIME at Mount Austin Public School every Thursday for all children (regardless of where they live or school they wish to attend) until 2.30pm. Come to the school library and share in stories, games, activities, songs, craft and afternoon tea - all run by an experienced teacher. Contact 6925 2481. 
• 2pm: GROW meets at Sunflower Family Services, 47-49 Gurwood Street. GROW is a 12-­step group offering friendship, support and help in the area of mental health. Contact 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.org.au.
• 2pm: FRIENDS OF THE BOTANIC GARDEN are a group of supporters of the Botanic Gardens on Willans Hill. They work with Wagga City Council to promote the gardens and encourage residents and visitors to enjoy and interact with the many attractions located within the gardens precinct. The Friends meet on the first Thursday of each month from February to November in the Playgroup Hall at the top end of Macleay Street. New members are most welcome. Contact Irene on 6925 4041. 
• 2.30pm: Stock up on fresh produce at the EAT LOCAL MARKETS. At the Murrumbidgee Turf Club each Thursday.
• 7pm: NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: At the rear of St Paul’s Anglican Church, corner of Mitchelmore Street and Fernleigh Road, Wagga
• 7pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Anglican Church Hall, corner Mitchelmore Street and Fernleigh Road, (hall around the back). Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au. 
• 7.30pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Salvation Army Hall, Edward Street, (next to McDonalds). Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au. 

FRIDAY, JULY 3

• 9am: WAGGA RIVERINA LAPIDARY CLUB INC at 7 Small Street, Wagga invites you to drop in to the clubroom during a session and see what they do and how they do it until 3pm. Friday activities are wire-wrapping and silversmithing. Contact Cheryl Lynch on 6933 1112. 
• 9.30am: SCHOOL FOR SENIORS open to anyone 45 and over until 2.30pm. Fee for each term is $10 at Wesley Uniting Church, Johnston Street. Light exercises, old time dancing, current affairs, speaking with confidence, guest speakers on a wide variety topics and services in Wagga, basic computer lessons for beginners, art and ladies choir, morning tea. Contact Gordon Mowbray on 6926 2218. 
• 9.30am: OLDER MEN: NEW IDEAS meets every Friday at 9.30am at the Ham Radio Hall, Small Street, for social support and friendship for men over 50 years. New members welcome. Contact Bill Salter on 6933 1757. 
• 10am: SCRAP AND CHAT CLUB meet the first Friday of the month at Senior Citizens Hall, Tarcutta Street from 10am to 1pm. Come and go as you please. Gold coin donation for both days.Contact Kerrie on 6931 2183, 0438 817 661 or Amanda on 6926 3515.
  
• 10.30am: DROP-IN CENTRE open each weekday at the Wesley Complex, 21 Johnston Street for light lunches, tea and coffee. 
• 5.30pm: ALLIANCE FRANCAISE de WAGGA meets on the first Friday of the month at 5.30pm for French conversation and on the third at 7.30pm for a variety of activities. It also offers French classes for beginners through to advanced for those wishing to learn the language. Contact 6920 2294. 
• 7pm:  WAGGA BABY BOOMERS SINGLES GROUP meets at the RSL club on Friday nights from 7pm. Contact 0417 779 481 between 9am to 6pm.
• 7pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Salvation Army Hall, Edward Street, (next to McDonalds). Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au. 

SATURDAY, JULY 4

• 9am: WAGGA DEMONSTRATION GARDEN is open on shaw Street every Saturday until noon. Organic vegetables such as kale, silverbeet, rhubarb, lettuce, bok choy, herbs and more. There is also a veggie buy/swap. Contact Kerri on 0429 386 429.
• 10am: TOY LIBRARY WAGGA is open from 10am to 1pm  in the children's section of the Wagga library. Family membership is $30 (for 13 months) and $2 a toy for one month, four items at a time. Contact 6971 9722. 
• 1pm: WAGGA RIVERINA LAPIDARY CLUB INC at 7 Small Street, Wagga invites you to drop in to the clubroom during a session and see what they do and how they do it until 5pm. Friday activities are wire-wrapping and silversmithing. Contact Cheryl Lynch on 6933 1112.
• 1.30pm: GRANDVIEW TENNIS CLUB every Saturday from 1.30pm at Sunshine Avenue. Cost for unregistered players, $5. Players are welcome to come along and join us for a game. Contact Diana North on 6925 43 95. 
• 6pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Anglican Church Hall, corner Mitchelmore Street and Fernleigh Road, (hall around the back). Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au.
• 7pm: THE DOWNSIDE BUSH DANCE at the Downside Hall, 8km along the Coolamon Road with traditional folk band The Tin Shed Rattlers. All dances are called, cost $4 adults, $1 children. Light supper available. Contact (bh) 6925 4800 (ah) 6928 5541. 

SUNDAY, JULY 5

• 10.30am: MINIATURE RAILWAY at the Botanic Gardens until 4pm. Lunch break from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Covered footwear essential. $2 per ride. Contact John Lennon on  6925 2249. 
• 7.30pm: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Baptist Church, 154 to 156 Tarcutta Street. Contact 1300 22 22 22 or www.wagga.aagroup.org.au.