Katherine Cup Race Day
This weekend
One of the most prestigious events on Katherine's social calendar, The Katherine Cup Race Day will be held this weekend. In a normal year (ie. COVID-free), the day attracts over 3000 racegoers to the town for the weekend. It would be great to see the huge local contingent through the gates in 2021 to support the day. Saturday, August 14. 11am. Katherine Turf Club, Jim Jackson Race Course, 11 Murray Street. $25 entry.
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Discrimination courses
Register now
The Anti-Discrimination Commission will hold public training courses in Alice Springs. There will be four courses - Preventing discrimination, harassment and bullying for managers and supervisors; contact officer; anti-discrimination, harassment and bullying; and challenging unconscious bias. Numbers are limited with registrations by August 20. Stuart Training room, level 1, Alice Plaza. August 31 to September 3. Contact 08 8999 1444 or 1800 813 846 for further details and to book.
Kalano Golf Day
Book now
A golf day will be held for the Kalano Youth Outreach and Transport that will raise money to create a drop-in centre for the youth of Katherine to keep them off the streets. The service is looking for teams to enter, or businesses to sponsor a hole. Friday, August 13. Katherine Golf Club. Breakfast from 8am, shotgun start at 9.30am. Contact Kalano CEO Bill Headley for info on wheadley@kalano.org.au or 08 8972 2588.
From Mangroves to Mataranka
Exhibition
Award-winning eco-artist Aly de Groot's woven sculptures and designs includes a thorough investigation into the use of recycled and plant materials, taking contemporary fibre arts practice to strange and unexpected places. Until August 13. Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre.
AFL live
Big screen
Toyota's AFL Live Site will be in Katherine, bringing regional Australians closer to the footy action. Friday, August 20. From 5pm. Katherine Town Square. Free entry, but tickets required. Tickets at www.ticketebo.com.au/toyotaafllivesite.
Danny Murphy
Exhibition
Come and see the works of Katherine's own master potter Danny Murphy. Danny won the 44th Katherine Art Prize. From Friday, August 20. Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre. Free.
Kumbidgee Markets
Next weekend
Swing by and pick up your locally-grown produce, or hand made and upcycled goods. Sunday, August 22. 9am to noon. 595 Gorge Road. Visit www.kumbidgee.com.
Urapunga Arts
Coming up
Urapunga Arts represents a collective of creative artists from the remote Aboriginal community of the same name. They have developed a unique style that is contemporary and colourful to represent traditional beliefs, connection to country and to illustrate life experiences and history. Friday, September 3. 6pm. Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre, Lot 3238 Stuart Highway, Katherine.
Fishing Comp
Save the date
With the slogan "size does matter" here's a chance to put your fishing skills to the test and land the one that doesn't get away. The Mataranka/Roper River fishing comp had a $2000 first prize up for grabs in the event. It will be held from September 17-19.
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