While many areas around the nation are enduring more lockdowns, how appreciative are we for the freedom to safely enjoy weekends in the pristine wilderness that is our backyard. This weekend, we’re making it our mission to enjoy the great outdoors-the weather isn’t ideal for the reef, so perhaps head north to the Daintree and relish the exquisite rainforest-if you head further north to Lions Den, local favourite Shannon Hunter is playing live over the weekend. Camping available at the pub.

If you head inland, Mount Molloy has their fabulous Jag the Joker night tonight, with Lady Valiant lighting up the dance floor. Spend the night and head off early for a tour of the tablelands and its many waterfalls and walks, a refuge from the Covid crisis.

The fabulous Kiki Courtidis is also playing live tonight at the Daintree Bar at the Sheraton Grand Mirage, and locals, guests and visitors are welcomed.

Oaks Resort Port Douglas welcome back locals poolside, with another locals Sunday session this weekend, promising house DJs, live music and fabulous food and drink specials all afternoon. “The Tav” at Four Mile are also introducing Sunday Sessions with live music by local fave Seachange from 1pm this weekend.

If you’ve always wanted to “Give Golf a Go”, a free golf clinic is being held by PGA professional Dan Harrington.

On the subject of sport, the Port Douglas Crocs AFL team take on the South Cairns Cutters at home on Saturday, with Reserves kicking off from 12pm.

What is the weather doing?

A high [1032 hPa] moving eastward across southern Australia extends a strengthening ridge over northern waters. The high will move into the Tasman Sea later in the weekend or early next week, with winds turning more onshore. Weekend winds are a fairly consistent southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.

FRIDAY 6 AUGUST 2021

ENTERTAINMENT

CROSSROADS CAFE

Fish N Chips & Open Mic Night from 6pm

Crossroads turns it on again with their beloved fish ‘n chips and open mic night from 6pm.

MT MOLLOY HOTEL

Live music by Lady Valiant & the Jackpot Joker sitting at $550 with tickets from 5.30pm raising funds for the local CWA and the RSL. Meat tray raffle at 7pm. Enjoy Happy Hour and a transfer bus home.

EXCHANGE HOTEL MOSSMAN

Live Music 6pm & Meals on Wheels Raffles 5pm

CANE TOAD RACING

Chilly’s Pizza & Trattoria

5.15pm-6pm

PADDYS

5pm Raffles for the Port Douglas Crocs AFL team

COURT HOUSE HOTEL

Live Music by Seachange from 7.30pm

CENTRAL HOTEL

Live Music

DAINTREE BAR, SHERATON GRAND MIRAGE

Kiki Courtidis live every Friday from 8pm-10pm. Guests, visitors and locals are all welcome.

THE TIN SHED

Raffles from 5.30-6.30pm

HEMINGWAYS

Live Music by Lunar from 5-8pm

LADY DOUGLAS FRIDAY MUSIC CRUISE

Music Cruise package with the Yacht Club every Friday.

Enjoy a delicious Seafood Platter for two and a bottle of wine at the Yacht Club then dance the night away to Live Music onboard the Lady D. BOOK NOW on 0408 986 127

CLINK THEATRE

Dolly Diamond & Tash York Theatre Production 7.30pm

LIONS DEN

Jag the Joker jackpots at $650

WINE & DINE

INN FRONT

Tapas & Drink Special 5-6 pm

MAMAN

Live Acoustic Music Fridays 4-6pm

HIGH FALLS FARM

Happy Hour 5-6pm & Dinner from 6pm

PORT DOUGLAS YACHT CLUB

Sunset Tunes & Seafood Session

WHET, CAPE TRIBULATION

Parmy Fridays

ELLIS BEACH BAR & GRILL

$10 Pizza Specials

SPORT & WELLNESS

MOSSMAN PORT DOUGLAS SENIOR SHARKS v IVANHOES RUGBY LEAGUE

Deadly Choices Round.

Under 18 at 5.30

Reggies at 7pm

A grade at 8.30pm

As this is a Deadly Choices sponsored event there is no alcohol permitted.

DAINTREE YOGA

10am Buffs Hall, Mossman

ACTIVE8 FITNESS

Free Seniors Movement and Parkour

Mossman & District Gymnastics Club & Kindergym 10.30am

SATURDAY 7 AUGUST 2021

ENTERTAINMENT

CANE TOAD RACING

Chilly’s Pizza & Trattoria

From 5pm for 5.15pm start-6pm

COURT HOUSE HOTEL

Lady Valiant Live from 7.30pm

IRONBAR

Grand Theft Audio Live from 11pm

LIONS DEN

Shannon Hunter live

WINE & DINE

HIGH FALLS FARM

Lunch

THORNTONS BEACH CAFE

Fish & Chips

MARKETS

MOSSMAN 7am-1pm

ST CRISPINS 8.30am-1pm

MOUNT MOLLOY

ARTS & CULTURE

DAB PERSPECTIVES EXHIBITION

A new exhibition “Perspectives” opens. DABsters have outdone themselves creating beautiful, quirky, and thought-provoking paintings, glass work, pottery, jewellery, drawings, prints, mosaics, sculptures, and items made of wool and plant fibres, all reflecting a wide range of perspectives on art and life.

Visit DAB Gallery and spend some time exploring the “Perspectives”.

Gallery is open 10am – 2pm Monday to Saturday at 11 Mill Street, Mossman.”Perspectives”

Exhibition runs until 28 August.

SPORT

DAINTREE YOGA WITH SCHELL

9am Buffs Hall Mossman

MOSSMAN & DISTRICT RIFLE CLUB

Target Rifle Shooting Afternoon

PORT DOUGLAS CROCS AFL versus SOUTH CAIRNS CUTTERS

Port Douglas Sports Complex, Reserves at 12pm and Seniors at 2pm

FOUR MILE BEACH SOCIAL SWIM

A weekly social Ocean Swim around the buoys in front of the patrol hut, which makes about a 500m course. Meet in front of the patrol hut on Four Mile Beach at 9am. Please note this is a social swim without any organised water safety and you swim at your own risk. For safety reasons we swim in front of the patrol hut during lifeguard hours.