The Courier: Calendar

Pastels and jewellery at Echunga

February 3, 2012
6:00 pmto8:00 pm

The first exhibition this year at the Hagen Arms Hotel, Echunga, will feature pastels by Chris Ball and jewellery by Jen Nielsen. It opens in the upstairs Hagen’s Den on Friday, February 3, at 6pm. Then on March 16 Des and Pamela Pullin are exhibiting acrylics and oils, and Barb Groffen has Wonky Pots.

Stationmaster’s Gallery: ‘Five Directions’

February 22, 2012toMarch 25, 2012

The Stationmaster’s Gallery in Strathalbyn will feature ‘Five Directions’ from February 22 to March 25. Then ‘Breaking Boundaries’, March 28 to May 6, will include photographs from the Farm Gate Festival, also fabric art, sculpture, wood-turning, digital painting and collage.

Artvan watercolor workshop

February 23, 2012
10:00 amto3:30 pm

Artvan's first workshop for the year will be run by award-winning watercolor artist Brian Dobson, on Thursday February 23. from 10am to 3.30pm. For further information about the groups and workshop, contact Ann on 8398 3996.

Nation Ridge hall fundraiser

February 25, 2012
8:00 amto2:00 pm

To help with improvements to the Nation Ridge hall, a group of local women are holding a jumble sale on Saturday, February 25, 8am to 2pm. Spokeswoman Elisabeth Fagan-Schmidt said it would be an opportunity for locals to ‘meet the neighbors’ and buy or sell second hand items. It will include a sausage sizzle, tea, coffee and ...

House sustainability seminar

February 25, 2012
7:25 pm

One of the world’s leading authorities on best-practice urban ecological design will share his tips with Hills homeowners this month on how to make their houses more sustainable.Dr Paul Downton, an architect and urban ecologist, has worked on major housing projects including the Christie Walk in Adelaide. He will share his experience in establishing the sustainable ...

Steamroller Park launch

February 26, 2012
10:00 am

Stirling’s upgraded Steamroller Park will be officially launched on Sunday, February 26. The popular playground now boasts new equipment, protective rubber matting and upgraded toilets and paving. The $71,000 council project was part-funded by more than $55,000 from the Federal Government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program. Steamroller Park is situated at the corner of Old ...

2012 Heysen Sculpture Biennial B6

February 26, 2012toApril 29, 2012

The 2012 Heysen Sculpture Biennial B6 is the 6th exhibition during the Adelaide Festival of Arts and the Fringe. This exhibition is the biggest event of sculptors showing together in one place in South Australia and is on for the 6th occasion during the Adelaide Festival of Arts. This will be an exciting and innovative exhibition ...