Community Events

Penguin History 150 Years of Photography

The Penguin History Group is Celebrating Penguin's 150 Years with a Photography Exhibition opening on the 23rd of March at the Railway Station. The exhibition depicts a selection of varied photos spanning the last 150 years to celebrate Penguin's birthday whilist a short documentary covers the history of the town. The regular open times are on Mondays 1:30 to 3:30pm and Wednesdays 10am to 12noon and then 7pm to 8:30pm. Feel free to drop in to the Railway Station in Main Street and enjoy the display

Address:
Railway Station in Main Street Penguin

Ulverstone Camera Club

The Ulverstone Camera Club meets fortnightly Wednesday at 7pm until 9. Come along and learn to take great photo. A great program to suit all levels of talent, fun activities both indoors and outdoors, Try twice for free before joining. Email for more information at [email protected].

Email: Email for more information at [email protected]

Ulverstone Seniors Club Variety Socials

Ulverstone Seniors Club Variety Socials meet at the Club in Patrick St Ulverstone every Thursday of every month at 1:30pm. Entry only $5 and includes afternoon Tea- Come along bring a friend - everyone is welcome

Address:
Patrick St Ulverstone

Calendar Girls – The Musical

The Devonport Choral Society presents Calendar Girls – The Musical at the Devonport Town Hall Theatre during May  is an uplifting and heartfelt production based on the true story of a group of Yorkshire Women’s Institute members who defy tradition by creating a nude calendar to raise money for charity. Directed by Emil Djakic, with musical direction by Del Polden and Carolyn Harris, and choreography by Dana Sallese, the Devonport Choral Society is thrilled to bring the Tasmanian premiere of this powerful production to life. Featuring unforgettable songs and moments that will bring both laughter and tears, Calendar Girls showcases the warmth, humour, and solidarity of ordinary women doing something extraordinary. Book your tickets at the Paranaple Art Centre Web Site.

 

Website: https://www.paranapleartscentre.com.au/events/calendar-girls/

Address:
Devonport Town Hall Theatre

Madagascar Jr

Burnie Musical Society presents Madagascar Jr at the Burnie Arts Centre from the 16th to the 22nd of May.  Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins on their adventure, Madagascar JR. will leave you with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”. Tickets from the Burnie Arts Centre site

Website: https://www.burniearts.net/Whats-On/2025/BMS-Madagascar

Address:
Box Office
77-79 Wilmot Street,
Burnie TAS 7320

Phone: 6430 5850

JMC NWFL Games of the Week Round 6

The JMC NWFL Games of the Week Round 6 for the 17th of May are:

Home Team	versus	Visitors
Ulverstone		Devonport
Penguin		Circular Head
Wynyard		Latrobe
East Devonport		Burnie

The JMC Broadcast Match of the Day will be Ulverstone versus Devonport coming from the Ulverstone.

Lovefest Tasmania

Lovefest Tasmania is celebrating Love for Earth, for community, and for ourselves on Saturday the 17th May in the Longford Memorial Hall. Lovefest is a family friendly place, where everyone is safe to authentically express and expand themselves! Connected, we create a better future, and remember that there is hope for all of us, and our future generations. Through CONNECTION, DANCE and CELEBRATION. Practice yoga, enjoy nourishing food, learn about permaculture, and be reminded of the ripple effect that each of us has to make our home planet a better place for all. Our Wellness Facilitators will take you on a journey that flows through the day and into the light of the waning moon. See you soon at Lovefest Saturday the 17th May in the Longford

 

Website: https://undiscovered.events/lovefesttasmania

Email: [email protected]

Address:
Longford Memorial Hall: 53 Wellington Street, Longford

Phone: 0466321905

Autumn Ceilidh Bush Dance

The Autumn Ceilidh Bush Dance is been held on Saturday the 17th May from 1pm to 4:30 at the Sulphur Creek Community Hall 310 Preservation Drive. A ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is like a bush dance with a Scottish accent. Easy dances for all comers, no experience required as all dances are called. Live music by Iain MacLeod with bonus instrumental sets by Pipers Weird.
May 17, 1:00pm - 4:30pm. Adults $20, students $12, under 12s free. Please bring a plate for afternoon tea.

Website: https://www.trybooking.com/DAHUQ

Email: [email protected]

Address:
Sulphur Creek Community Hall
310 Preservation Drive
Sulhpur Creek

Phone: 0428 144 712

Old Time Dance Penguin

Join in the fun of an Old Time Dance at the Penguin Sport & Services Club on Saturday the 17th of May from 7:30pm with the Woodfield's Orchestra. Entry only $10 with raffles, Lucky Spots, and Door Prizes. Further information from Kath Scott 0439 402 907

Address:
Penguin Sport & Services Club
11 Sports Complex Avenue
Penguin

Phone: 0439 402 907

Fair, Market and Garage Sale

The Wynyard Uniting Church annual Fair, Market and Garage Sale will be held on Saturday 17th May from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Proceeds of the Market will support activities of the Uniting Church at a local and national level. Come along an enjoy the atmosphere of the Market Saturday 17th May.

Email: [email protected]

Address:
Uniting Church
9 Dogin Street
WYNYARD TAS 7325

Phone: 0427 345 386

Music in the Caves – Gunns Plains Cave

Come to the Gunns Plains Caves for a cave tour with a musical interlude part way through the cave, Sunday May 18th. Charlie will give a short interlude on his Didgeridoo as a part of the 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm tours, before checking out glow-worms as you leave the cave. Bookings are essential so that you don't miss out.  For bookings, contact us using our contact form below, or phone 03 6429 1388. Please book by giving us a call, message on Facebook, or contact us through our website gunnsplainscaves.com.au

Website: https://www.gunnsplainscaves.com.au

Address:
Gunns Plains Caves
46 Cave Road Gunns Plains

Phone: 6429 1388

National Volunteer Week

The National Volunteer Week runs from Monday, 19 May 2025 to Sunday 25 May celebrating the diverse passions and talents of volunteers, inviting everyone to explore and find their perfect role in making a positive impact. With the theme of ‘Connecting Communities’, let’s acknowledge the spirit of connection and the incredible impact of volunteers in building inclusive and thriving communities. Visit the Volunteering Tasmania website and see what programs are available in your area, there are some exciting and varied roles to choose from - perhaps you could be a bread collector for Community House Hilltop Central, a learner driver instructor in the A2Ps program, a volunteer shop assistant for St Vincent de Paul, meal delivery driver for Red Cross, or an adult and family literacy tutor for Libraries Tasmania?

Website: https://volunteeringtas.org.au/#/search/all/?Locations=Burnie%2C%20TAS%2B10

Connected and Respectful Tas

The South Riana Memorial Hall Committee are hosting a Community Conversation which is being facilitated by Relationships Australia Tasmania, on Monday the 19th of May from 7 to 8pm at the South Riana Memorial Hall. Everyone is invited to join in the discussion and share ideas, perpespectives and experiences on what a "Connected and Respectful Tasmania " means to you. There will be light refreshments and no RSVP is required. Further information from Natalie on 0488 663 513.

Address:
South Riana Memorial Hall
776 South Riana Road

Phone: 0488 663 513

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea – Sassafras

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is been held at the Sassafras Community Hall at 76 Chapel Road Sassafras from 10am. Cost only $5. For information contact Dianne on 0409 907 281

Address:
76 Chapel Road Sassafras

Phone: 0409 907 281

Live Well Tasmania Volunteer Expo

We are linking organisations we need volunteers with people interested in volunteering. This is a free event on Thursday the 22nd of May from 11am to 3pm. There will be a light lunch  provided, and a fun drumming workshop will happen in the afternoon. Come along and learn about the many benefits of volunteering, as well as about volunteering opportunities in Waratah-Wynyard.

Website: https://lwt.org.au

Email: [email protected]

Address:
Live Well Tasmania Community Centre
28 Saunders St
Wynyard

Phone: 0421461724

Artisan Alley Makers Market

The Artisan Alley Makers Market is on again at the Latrobe Memorial Hall Gilbert Street Latrobe on Sunday the 25th of May - last Sunday of the month. Come along and check out the many unique items for you or someone special at the Artisan Alley Makers Market, Sunday the 25th of May

Address:
Latrobe Memorial Hall
Gilbert Street Latrobe

Book Launch by Kate Jenkins

The Waratah - Wynyard Council are hosting a special book launch at the Wonders of Wynyard on Monday 26 May at 11am. The Tasmanian author Kate Jenkins will be launching her new novel Out of the Ordinary, which delves into the early life of Wynyard’s own Frederick Matthias Alexander—founder of the internationally renowned Alexander Technique. It’s a fascinating local story with a fresh historical fiction twist.

Website: https://www.warwyn.tas.gov.au

Address:
Wonders of Wynyard

Phone: 6443 8367

Health Minds Community Forum

A Health Minds  is a free mental Health Community Forum on Tuesday the 27th of May from 6:30pm to 9:30 at the Devonport Country Club 66 Woodrising Ave Spreyton . Bring your friends and family along to hear from Wayne Schwass, AFL Premiership player and founder of PukaUp who will share his journey through mental health challenges. Light refreshments will be served.

Address:
Devonport Country Club
66 Woodrising Ave
Spreyton

JMC NWFL Games of the Week Round 7

The JMC NWFL Games of the Week Round 7 for the 31st of May are:

Home Team	versus	Visitors
Burnie		Penguin
Circular Head		Wynyard
Ulverstone		Latrobe
Devonport		E Devonport

The Broadcast Match of the Day will be Burnie versus Penguin coming from the West Park.

Ulverstone Breastscreen Bus

Don't miss the Bus for a Breastscreening in Ulverstone from the 2nd June until the 18th of July. The Bus will be located adjacent to the Ulverstone Civic Centre in Victoria Street Ulverstone. The Breastscreen is a free service for women over 40. To make an appointment call 13 20 50. For further information check out the website.

Website: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/breast-screening

Address:
Civic Centre
Victoria Street Ulverstone

Phone: 13 20 50

Lifelong Respect – Walk Against Elder Abuse

The Lifelong Respect - Walk Against Elder Abuse in Devonport is on Wednesday the 14th of June. Join us for a 1km walk in support of Elder Abuse Awareness through the Mall and waterfront in Devonport, ending back at Market Square for speeches and a light morning tea. This event is part of the global recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (15 June).

Website: https://events.humanitix.com/devonport-lifelong-respect-walk-against-elder-abuse

Email: [email protected]

Address:
Market Square, Devonport

Phone: 0427511262

WOTEVAS in Peace Love & Rock n’ Roll

The Island State Brewery Presents WOTEVAS in Peace Love & Rock n' Roll on Saturday the 5th of July. It will be a celebration of the 60s and 70s music at The Pier Ulverstone.

Address:
The Pier Ulverstone