The Shire Insider August calendar

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Welcome to our August monthly events-only edition!

August is here — the final stretch of winter!

While the mornings are crisp, the days are getting brighter, and spring is teasing its return.

But before we swap scarves for swimmers, there’s still plenty of fun to be had!

We’ve gathered the best events happening this month — and as always, we’ll keep you in the loop with weekly updates and last-minute additions.

Let’s get to it.

— Janelle Bradley

🐄 Looking for a local farmer?

I don’t really care for politics, but recently it has been announced that American beef will soon be allowed to be sold in Australia.

Not sure what the logistics on that would be (surely it would have to be labelled), but if you are in any way concerned about this, do we have the perfect solution for you!!!

Farmer to Fridge!!!

It’s an online platform connecting small family farms and consumers.

And it’s 100% Aussie grown beef (and lamb and pork and chicken etc.)

90% of my family’s beef purchases come from this marketplace (I just might need to redirect the remaining 10% or be more diligent if I want to ensure Aussie beef on my plate).

The meat is of a much higher quality for comparable pricing (or even less depending on how “bulk” your purchase is).

From the main page (here) pop in your postcode to see what farms deliver to you and then go shopping!

Buying direct from the farmer is a bit different than buying from the major supermarkets.

You buy a box (or multiple boxes) of meat, not just a single piece.

You can choose smaller “Try & See” mystery boxes (about 5kg of meat) to get a taste of the deliciousness, or order custom bulk boxes of steaks or mince.

You can also start small and order 1/8 of a cow and get a variety of cuts. Most people start here and work their way up to 1/4, or even half a cow (or lamb, or pork) if they have the freezer space.

It’s a great place to support our farmers (and ensure Aussie)!!! Check out farms delivering to you here.

**Links are affiliate links, and we may get a small commission if you choose to buy anything. This commission does not change the fact that we wholeheartedly support this platform and will support local farmers the best we can. Happy eating!!!!

August is the Month of Comedy at The Pavilion, Sutherland, with several acts gracing the stage.

Tickets can be purchased for each performance of course, but if you’re up for laughs, you can bundle tickets together here to save up to 30% or purchase individually through the links below.

• Hilarious Comedy Hypnotist Show | 02 Aug (not included in bundle)

• Luke McGregor | 09 Aug

• Are You Pulling My Leg | 16 Aug

• Mel Buttle | 23 Aug

• Punchline! An Evening of Comedy | 30 Aug
  

Local Events

Family Fun

🔭 August Public Open Nights | Green Point Observatory | 01 - 02 Aug | More
View moon craters, Saturn, star clusters and nebulae through the Selby telescope in the Observatory Dome.

🐋 Whale Watching | Cronulla Marina | 01 Jun - 31 Oct | More
The season is here for whale watching. Between 30,000 - 40,000 whales pass Cronulla each season.

🛍️ Engadine Street Festival | Engadine Town Square | 03 Aug | More
Community festival with over 200 stalls, rides, live music, kids entertainment and food.

🛍️ Local Pop-Up Markets | Kareela Village | 09 Aug | More
Immerse yourself in a world of creativity, featuring an eclectic mix of local vendors

🧱 Engadine Brick Fair | St John Bosco Catholic Primary School | 10 Aug
An annual Lego fan event hosted by 3rd Engadine Scout Group showcasing amazing Lego builds! 9am - 4pm

🦸‍♀️ Spiderman and Wonder Woman | Taren Point Hotel | 10 August
Bring the kids for face painting from 12-2 and meet Spiderman and Wonder Woman from 1-3

🎪 Thanksgiving and Family Fun Day | St Andrew’s Church, Cronulla | 10 Aug | More
Come celebrate the 90 year milestone of St Andrew’s Cronulla church building with a thanksgiving service and family fun day, including kids activities and jumping castle, and morning tea with barista coffee.

🛍️ Cronulla Winter Markets | Don Lucas Reserve | 16 - 17 Aug | More
This 2-day beachside market will be a showcase of brilliant small retailers from Cronulla and across Sydney.

🦸 Teen Titans Meet & Greet | Engadine Tavern | 24 Aug
Bring the kids to meet the Teen Titans from 1-3

🛍️ Caringbah Community Markets | Caringbah | 31 Aug | More
Monthly Community Markets

👸 Once Upon A Time | The Pavilion Sutherland | 30-31 Aug | More
Step into a world of enchantment featuring an immersive showcase of your favourite timeless melodies from beloved children’s films.

Adult Events

🎶 Sneaky Sundayz | Jensen’s Kareela | 06 Aug - 28 Sep | More
Sunday sessions are back at Jensen’s, with live music from 2.30pm - 5.30pm and happy hour cocktails sponsored by Scylla Distilling Co from 3.00pm - 5.00pm

🍷 Winemaker Dinner with Canoso | Pino’s Al Mare | 07 Aug | More
Meet the winemakers behind the Italian winery Canoso. With six dishes prepared to showcase each wine’s character, and including wines that are even difficult to find in Italy, it’s sure to be an unforgettable evening.

❓️ Seinfeld Trivia | Engadine Tavern | 07 Aug
Calling all Seinfeld fans, from 7.30pm, this one’s for you.

🚶 Aboriginal Bushfood Walk | Joseph Banks Reserve | 12 Aug | More
Go for a guided walk around Joseph Banks Native Garden and learn about Australian native Bushfood

🐨 Koala Preservation | Kirrawee Library+ | 13 Aug | More
Help save an icon! Learn more about koala preservation at this presentation by the Sydney Basin Koala Network.

📖 Michael Thompson presents | Kirrawee Library+ | 14 Aug | More
Join author Michael Thompson as se discusses his new release All The Perfect Days.

🎨 Pasta, Pinot & Paint | Woronora RSL | 16 Aug | More
Join us for an enjoyable evening of eating, drinking and socialising while you create your own masterpiece to take home!

🧘 Grounded in Nature’s Abundance | Royal National Park | 17 Aug | More
A transformative day out in the Royal National Park featuring breathwork, yoga, meditation and pranyama.

🎸 The Radiators | Taren Point Hotel | 16 Aug | More
Catch Aussie pub rock legends The Radiators live, with over 40 years of hits and high energy shows.

❓️ Seinfeld Trivia | Taren Point Hotel | 19 Aug
Calling all Seinfeld fans, from 7.30pm, this one’s for you.

🍷 Meet the Winemaker | Hazel, Gymea | 22 Aug | More
Another unforgettable evening of wine, food and great conversation, this time with the bold, expressive wines of Vinteloper from the Adelaide Hills.

🍸️ Cocktail Workshop | Bottle Keg Can | 24 Aug | More
Ever wanted to whip up a cocktail at home without second-guessing every pour? This workshop is for you.

🌼 Bonnet Bay Wildflower Walk | Bonnet Bay Public School | 24 Aug | More
Go for a guided walk around Bonnet Bay and enjoy a spectacular display of wildflowers.

📖 Colin Burgess presents | Kirrawee Library+ | 27 Aug | More
Join author Colin Burgess as he presents his new book Australia’s Aviation Heroes.

😆 Meme Street

Apparently, a few websites suggest that August 30th is International Bacon Day. Not sure how legit these things are, but I can definitely get behind that.

Thanks for reading the Shire Insider! Have a fantastic month!!