The Week/End Guide.

LIVE & LOUD ALL WEEK/END

This weekend, you’ll find live music at Paddy’s, Court House and the Central Hotel on Friday and Saturday nights and again at the Courty for a Sunday market session.

Barrier Reef Tav are backing up with Lady Valiant live in the courtyard from 3pm.

The Yachty will be hosting Stu Harcourt from 6pm, with a seafood platter special.

Hughies in Mossman is open again Friday for their once-a-week celebrity appearance from 4pm.

Stop by from 11pm till late at the Ironbar this Saturday and sway away to the tunes of DJ Daniel Jon.

This Friday, Mount Molloy National Hotel features Lady Valentine and th pub digs are fully booked so its sure to be. a great night! Jag the Joker is sitting on $2000 with meat raffles-tickets with your drink purchase from 5.30pm. Happy Hour and a transfer bus home (book early!) or a room at the inn upstairs.

Mossman Chill Out Group play host to some of our local favourite musicians next Tuesday at Mossman Community Centre from 930 am.

MISCHIEF & MAYHEM AT THE BALLET

A Midsummer Night’s Dream has captured the hearts of many, young and old, in the centuries since it was written.

Shakespeare’s fantastical masterpiece interweaves the magical realm of fairies and woodland creatures with the mortal world of unrequited lovers.

A co-production between Queensland Ballet and Royal New Zealand Ballet playing Friday and Saturday evening at CPAC.

Tix ⟼ https://www.ticketlink.com.au/ticketlinkEvents/dance-and-ballet/a-midsummer-nights-dream

WEEKLY DINING SPECIALS

We need to make special mention to welcome Hideko’s team to Seashell’s Seafood where he has introduced a takeaway menu. we all know his tempura fish & chips and karaage chicken are inimitable!

The Yachty / On Wednesdays they host a Pasta Night with delicious lasagne and cannelloni prepared by Italian chef Alex for only $20. $19 Parmy night is Thursdays. Friday is a Specials board. Saturday’s offering is a Seafood Platter for two with a bottle of vino for $90.

Restaurant Kai has a 2-course weekly special where guests can choose any entree + any meal from the classics for $45 pp. Offer valid Tuesday – Saturday from 5pm.

Daintree Village Hotel have a $20 Pot and Parmy special on Wednesday nights, Pizza night on Thursdays and $20 Steak night on Fridays.

Palmer Sea Reef host a popular Sunday Roast special-2 roasts and a bottle of vino for $60. Bookings essential 40 87 2222.

HELP CLEAN UP OUR WATERWAY

This Friday, members of the community have the opportunity to help clean our local waterways. A collaborative effort between Tangaroa Blue, ReefClean and local volunteers, come along for the Dickson Inlet Monitoring Clean-up in Port Douglas. Meet on the corner of Port St and Wharf St, just down from the Coral Beach Lodge at 2pm.
Registration is essential: Please email megan@tangaroablue.org

Join the ReefClean project and help prevent marine debris from entering the Great Barrier Reef!

GROWING UP IN THE TROPICS

What are the most significant memories about growing up in the tropics? How do they differ from growing up in other places?

Cairns Museum presents recollections of childhood through photographs, artefacts, drawings, and smells that characterise the uniqueness of tropical landscape and climate with its beauty and challenges.
The exhibition brings together four categories of children’s lives — playing, learning, getting around, and resilience — salient themes showcasing items from the tropical museum collection. You are invited to reflect on your own childhood and connect with the past.

Members only opening night 3 March
Public exhibition 4 March to 17 June 10am-4pm, Mon-Sat

Info ⟼ https://www.cairnsmuseum.org.au/…/growing-up-in-the…/
Tickets ⟼https://www.cairnsmuseum.org.au/book-now

HAVE YOU TRIED SOUND HEALING?

Experience the immersive power of sound therapy at Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre next Monday morning at the Community Hall. Please contact 4099 5518 to reserve your spot.

BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOGIE!

Mossman Support Services are turning up the volume and offering line dancing on Mondays. All inclusive fun and a great way to keep fit. This is an all abilities class whether you can tap your toes, dip ya hat or slap ya hip.

Come along, bring your inner cowboy, cowgal or cowperson for some boot scootin’ goodness!

LOCAL MARKET CALENDAR

A fabulous new local event for Julatten kicks off this Sunday afternoon with the Grand Opening of Julatten’s Fairmarket at Geraghty Park Hall from 2-5pm.

Enjoy live music, a barbeque, stalls, cakes, open mic, soap box, lots of fun for all the family-playground, table tennis, chess and boules.
Bring along any produce, cooking, craft, art, new or second-hand goods to sell or swap, Tables and chairs supplied.
Vendors can simply turn up on the day or call 0411170524 for further details.
The aim of the new fairmarket is to provide a cosy family and child safe environment where the community can mingle and meet.

Mossman markets from 7am-1pm-get on down for that spicy Korean chicken!

Port Douglas markets are Sundays from 8am-1.30pm. More chicken!

Bookmark the regional market calendar here: https://bit.ly/3QccTFT

SPORTS

Douglas Athletics ⟼ Come & Try Day is tomorrow, Thursday March 2 at 3:45pm at the Mossman High School oval. Join a fun session for all, where all new season information will be available. Further details

Petanque ⟼ Wednesdays in Port Douglas 4pm

Sailing ⟼ WAGS Wednesday afternoon sail at the Yachty

Douglas Athletics ⟼ Come & Try Day will be held March 2 at 3:45pm at the Mossman High School oval.

Aqua Zumba ⟼ Mondays 4.15-5.30pm Mossman Pool.

Zumba ⟼ Wednesday 8.30 am and Thursday 6pm at Buffs Hall.

Zumba Plus ⟼ every Monday, Buffs Hall 8.30am with a little body conditioning. 45 mins of dancing with added squats, pushups, abs or butt work.

HAVE A CHAT WITH MP CYNTHIA LUI

Cynthia Lui invites the Douglas Shire community along to Coffee with your local MP in Mossman at Beechwoods tomorrow and at Whileaway Bookshop & Cafe in Port Douglas, Thursday March 9, 10.30am – 12.30pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet over a cuppa and share your State issues and concerns.
Please drop by for a chat or if you cannot make it and have a Cook related issue please contact Cynthia’s office on
(07) 4223 1100 or email cook@parliament.qld.gov.au

COMING SOON

Port Douglas Yoga Shala ⟼On Thursday 16 March 5pm – 6.30pm, Margit will be hosting a Gratitude Circle. Holding space with all natural bush aroma essence and angelic singing Please contact Margit for a space or for more information call 0477 703 148.