The Shire Insider July calendar

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Welcome to our July monthly events-only edition!

July is here eh! Getting into the thick of cozy season, but there are still plenty of things to do, eh!

July is packed with unforgettable events, and we’ve rounded up the very best, eh!

(And don’t worry — we’ll still send weekly updates with reminders and even more new events, eh!)

Let’s get to it eh?

— Janelle Bradley

P.S. Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians eh? 🇨🇦 

💆 Need to relax this winter?

Beachside Thai Massage in Cronulla is offering a Golden Ticket for August.

Book a massage in the month of July and get a free entry to the raffle.

Local Events

Family Fun

💚 Living with Less Plastic Workshop | The Pavilion Sutherland | 01 July | More
Start your plastic free July with knowledgeable presenter Margret who will inspire and empower you to reduce your reliance on single-use plastics in everyday life

🧩 Puzzle Swap | Your library | July
Love puzzles but you’ve completed all your own? Check out the Puzzle Swaps at your local library: Miranda 03 July, Menai 15 July,

🦸 A Beginner’s Guide to Cosplay | Kirrawee Library+ | 05 July | More
Learn how to turn your cosplay ideas into reality. Get step by step guidance to choosing the right materials for your cosplay. Bookings essential.

🐢 Ninja Turles Meet & Greet | Taren Point Hotel | 06 July
Bring the kids for the reptile zoo from 12-2 and superheroes from 1-3

🎭️ Shadow Puppetry Showcase | Kirrawee Library+ | 07 July | More
A unique insight into the myths and legends of Indonesian history and culture

🧪 Slime Time | Caringbah Library | 07 July | More
School holidays brings plenty of STEAM activities to the libraries.

🚶 Aboriginal Bushfood Walk | Joseph Banks Native Plant Reserve | 08 July | More 
Learn about Australian native bushfood.

🧒 School Holiday Activities | Engadine Tavern | 08 -18 July | More 
Pizza making, kids bingo, slime making, reptile zoo and Build A Bear

🌴 Scamper Through the Jungle | Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve | 10 July | More
Form a small team or pair and collect clues as you race through the “jungle”.

🤖 Robots for Beginners | Kirrawee Library+ | 14 July | More
Explore the world of robots in this beginners session.

🎪 Circus Workshops | The Pavilion, Sutherland | 15 July | More
From toddlers to 14+, find a circus workshop to explore the acrobatic and circus arts.

🚋 Read with the Cats | Sutherland Shire Animal Shelter | 17 July | More
Bring along your favourite library book and come read with the cats!

🎲 Board Games for Teens | Sutherland Library | 17 July | More
Board game fun and snacks!

🎨 Hazelhurst Art Fest Day | Hazelhurst Arts Centre | 20 July | More
Celebrating 25 years of Hazelhurst Arts Centre with a day of artmaking, music, exhibitions and more.

🦸 Captain America & Captain Marvel Meet & Greet | Engadine Tavern | 27 July
Bring the kids for slimemaking from 12-2 and superheroes from 1-3

🌲 National Tree Day | Gunnamatta Park, Rutherford Reserve | 27 July
Come for a fun-filled morning of planting and caring for trees at Gunnamatta Park or Rutherford Reserve. Get your hands dirty and make a positive impact on the environment

Adult Events

🦸 Marvel Themed Trivia  
Engadine Tavern | 03 July
Taren Point Hotel | 15 Jul
Come test your knowledge of the MCU.

🎸 Queen — The Show | Taren Point Hotel | 19 July | More
Celebrating all the huge Queen hits.

🎸 Queen — Bohemian Rhapsody | The Pavilion, Sutherland | 19 July | More
Celebrating all the huge Queen hits. (No, this second item is not a typo - there are genuinely 2 Queen events happening on the same night).

🎅 Holly Jolly Christmas in July | The Pavilion, Sutherland | 26 July | More
Get into the holiday spirit in a festive concert blending your favourite winter Christmas carols with classic musical theatre songs.

🧑‍🎤 Abbasback | The Brass Monkey, Cronulla | 19 July | More
The ABBA tribute show-band you’ll want to see again and again.

🍜 Dumplings & Ramen | Grams of Health | 11 July | More
Immerse yourself in a culinary experience, exploring authentic ingredients and receipts found on the streets of Asian countries.

🌴 Canopy Fest | Kirrawee Library+ | 26 July
Council is launching Canopy Fest, an exploration of our urban trees and landscape, with several events:

• Guided walk at Biddy Giles Park

• Introduction to Bonsai Class

• Aboriginal Cultural Connections to Bushland

• Cartoon workshop: How to Cartoon and speak for the trees

• Guided talk: find out what it takes to protect the native trees and their challenges

😆 Meme Street

World Chocolate Day is Monday July 7th. YUM!!!

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