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What’s on in Port Lincoln and surrounds

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Friends of Southern Eyre Peninsula Parks

Thursday 12 March, 7.30pm, the Friends of Southern Eyre Peninsula Parks annual general meeting will be held at the Port Lincoln Senior Citizens Hall. The guest speaker will be well-known local photographer and osprey expert Fran Solly, talking on the Osprey Project. Light supper will be provided, and all are welcome.

Not opening

St Thomas Tea-Room

Friday 13 March, the St Thomas Tea-Room will not be open this Friday. Organisers regret any disappointment this causes for regular customers. The next tea-room opening will be on Friday 27 March.

Brunch

International Women’s Day

Saturday 14 March, 10am to noon, guest speaker Kathryn House AM will challenge thinking and ignite motivation at an International Women’s Day brunch at Port Lincoln Hotel. Come and ‘Power Up’ for the day ahead, gain confidence and meet with community leaders in a welcoming environment. Tickets are $60 on Humanitix – search 2026 IWD Power Up Brunch, Port Lincoln or visit events.humanitix.com/iwd-power-up-brunch/tickets

St Pat’s Dance

Port Lincoln Social Dance Group

Sunday 14 March, 7.30pm, it is a green theme for this week’s social dance night at North Shields Hall, celebrating St Patrick’s Day, with lucky spot and door prizes. Bring a plate of supper to share, or come along and join the family fun evening. All are welcome – learn a dance or listen to the music. $10 admission, kids under 15 years free. For more information phone 0455 269 565. Dance practices are held every Tuesday evening at North Shields Hall at 7pm. Phone the above mobile to confirm.

Outing

Southern Eyre Bird Club

Sunday 15 March, 9am, the club’s next outing will be visiting Lincoln National Park. BYO lunch, chair, binoculars and camera. Meet at St Joe’s Triangle at 9am. Car pooling is available.

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Port Lincoln Ladies Probus Club

Tuesday 17 March, 10am, Port Lincoln Ladies Probus Club will host its annual general meeting at Kirton Bowling Club at 10am. All are welcome.

Movie night

Eyre Peninsula Community Foundation

Thursday 19 March, 7.30pm, the Eyre Peninsula Community Foundation is holding a movie fundraiser – Project Hail Mary – at Lincoln Cinema. Tickets can be bought online at trybooking.com/events/landing/1548205. For more information, call 0400 685 520.

Lunch event

Marina Mingle

Saturday 21 March, 11.30am, while the Tuna Classic boats are out on the water, join Variety Bash group The Runaway Brides for a wonderful afternoon of food, friendship and fundraising at Marina Hotel. There will be a three-course lunch and a complimentary drink on arrival, in addition to door prizes and raffles, in support of Variety SA. Tickets are $80. For more information and to buy tickets, head to events.humanitix.com/marina-mingle

Fishing competition

Coffin Bay

Sunday 22 March, 7am onwards, Cummins Kapinnie Netball Club’s Coffin Bay Fishing Competition will take place in the Coffin Bay area. Online registrations are open until Friday 20 March, or register on the day at the Coffin Bay boat ramp on the day between 7am and 9.30am. To register for the competition and read the rules and regulations, visit tinyurl.com/Fishing-Competition

Mad March

Happy Chat

Tuesday 24 March, 10am, Port Lincoln Ladies Probus Club will celebrate Mad March with Happy Chat at Port Lincoln Hotel. Wear something you have not worn for years and be way out!

Coffin Bay trip

Lincoln Happy Hatters

Thursday 26 March, 11.15am, Lincoln Happy Hatters will meet at Kmart on Thursday – please note change of day – 26 March, ready to drive to Coffin Bay. Lunch will be at Oyster HQ. Please let Josie or Christine know if you are attending as numbers must be booked.

Birthday celebration

Permaculture Fair

Sunday 29 March, 9am to 2pm, head along to Big Swamp Hall – corner of Pobke Road and Flinders Highway – for the Permaculture Fair. The event will be the 30th birthday celebration for Eyre Bioregional Permaculture Group. There will be stalls, produce, barbecue, food, coffee, music and more. Follow the parking direction. All are welcome to attend.

Meeting

Eyre Peninsula Parkinson’s Support Group

Tuesday 31 March, 11.30am, the next meeting of the Eyre Peninsula Parkinson’s Support Group will be at the Tasman Hotel. All regular and new members are welcome to attend.

Easter Sunday Fishing Day Competition

Elliston and Districts Business and Progress Association

Sunday 5 April, the Elliston and Districts Business and Progress Association is hosting the second Easter Sunday Fishing Day Competition. Juniors 16 years and under in four categories and adults in five categories, with great prizes to be won. Registration is $5 per person, payable by cash only. Register at the Elliston markets on Saturday 4 April, 10am to 2pm and on Sunday 5 April, at the Elliston front beach barbecue area on Beach Terrace from 7:30am to 10am. For more information and to stay up to date, visit the Elliston Fishing Day Comp 2026 Facebook page or phone Leanne Kelly on 0427 450 717.

Cancer fundraiser

Bad Bridesmaids

Friday 17 April, 6.30pm to 10.30pm, join for a Ladies Night In at Port Lincoln Racecourse, tickets are $130. Tickets include a three-hour drinks package, food and entertainment including DJ Dyl and the Chrissy K band. The event raises funds for the McGrath Foundation. Tickets at trybooking.com/DILPB

SALT Festival

High Afternoon Tea – Caffeine Fiend

Saturday 18 April, 3pm to 4pm, Charlee Watt brings an award-winning show to Nautilus for SALT Festival all about coffee with a four-piece professional band. Gather your friends and join Charlee for a coffee.

SALT Festival

Charlee Watt: Rolling The Stones

Saturday 18 April, 7pm, this is a five-piece rock band tribute show with all the complexities of the biggest hits, ballads, blues and jazz influences, at Nautilus Theatre. Save the date – or book tickets now to reserve your place.

Weekly meeting

Port Lincoln Weight Watchers

Mondays from 9am to 11am, meet Kirton Bowling Club and everyone is welcome to come along. For more information people can contact Rosie Bateman on 0427 854 625 or Anne Cole on 0428 881 760.

Dementia Friends Cuppa and Catch-up

Port Lincoln Library

Last Tuesday of each month, 11am to noon, Refreshments are provided at the monthly Dementia Friends Coffee and Catch-Up – an opportunity to socialise and share information and be a dementia-friendly community. All are welcome.

Auslan

Social Group

Every Friday, 1pm, Head to the Port Lincoln Library if you are interested in learning or practicing Auslan, feel free to come down and join in. For more information call Faye on 0419 718 805.

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