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Hi there, Shire Insiders!

We had an Ah. May. Zing dinner the other night at Cronulla RSL. They had (what sounded like) their first of upcoming wine and dinner nights. It was brought to us by Nashdale Lane winery in Orange (a beautiful place, I visited a couple years ago).

The food was delish, the wine was amazing, and the whole night was very enjoyable indeed. Four courses and 6 wines paired beautifully with some friends.

Check out our Instagram here for the full photos if you’re keen.

All right, what’s on this week?

In today’s edition:

• 🥐 Parc Pavilion opens

• 💁 National Volunteer Week

• 📆 17+ fun events happening this week

Let’s get to it.

— Janelle Bradley

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📰 Local News

Parc Pavilion opens

Cronulla’s newest hotspot, Parc Pavilion, is already creating a buzz, racking up over 3000 bookings just 24 hours after the big opening announcement.

The multi-venue hotel opens in stages. It kicked off on Tuesday May 20th opening Parc Bistro, offering casual dine-in and takeaway, and Mr Monro’s sports bar.

On May 26, the light-filled upstairs Terrace opens, serving cocktails and Italian-inspired bites with DJ vibes, followed by the cozy Italian restaurant Call Me Mamma opening on June 5.

National Volunteer Week

Did you know 14% of residents in the Shire volunteer their time and skills making the Shire one of Greater Sydney’s leading communities for volunteering?

Mayor Boyd says volunteers are at the heart of the Sutherland Shire, making a real difference every day—whether it’s caring for animals at Taren Point Animal Shelter, supporting local charities, helping out at Hazelhurst Arts Centre, or protecting the environment through Bushcare.

National Volunteer Week is a chance to say thank you to these generous individuals who help bring people together, support those in need, and make the community stronger and more inclusive.

Council posted a video on their Instagram showcasing many of these volunteers.

If you’re interested in volunteering with the council, you can view their opportunities here.

📆 Exciting Events On Our Radar

Mark your calendar, go have fun!

Wine Nights at Hazel - Meet the Winemaker | 30 May

• Location: Hazel, Gymea

• Description: The second of six exclusive wine dinners, indulge in a carefully curated four-course dinner paired with nine exquisite wines from Freeman Vineyards. More info and tickets

Engadine Comedy Gala | 22 June

• Location: The Engadine Tavern

• Description: Join us for a night of comedy as 3 of Sydney’s best comics take the stage for the Engadine Comedy Gala. Tix $30.

🗓️ This week in the Shire

Friday May 23 2025

Gymea Hotel: Australian Trilogy, 7.00pm - 10.00pm. Paying tribute to 3 of the biggest names in Australian music - Crowded House, Hoodoo Gurus and Midnight Oil.

The Art of Living, Cronulla: Happiness Program, 23-25 May, Cronulla. Be happy.

The Brass Monkey, Cronulla: Songs of the Sixties, 8.30pm. Tix

The Pavilion: 

• Chicago, 7.30pm, 23 May - 31 May. Tix and info

• The Eagles Greatest Hits, 7.30pm. Tix and info

True Woo, Cronulla: Free Hula Hooping Class, 6.00pm - 7.00pm. Register. 

Saturday May 24 2025

Flora St Carpark, Sutherland: Shire Farmers Market, 8.00am - 1.00pm

The Brass Monkey, Cronulla: Abbasback, 8.30pm. Tix

The Engadine Tavern: INXS Kick, Celebrating the music of Australia’s most iconic band. Rock on. 

Sunday May 25 2025

Caringbah: Caringbah Markets, Monthly Community Market 8.00am - 1.00pm

True Woo Cronulla: 

• Empowered Breathwork Journey, 8.30am - 11.00am. Breathe 

• Paws N Paints, 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Painting combined with adorable puppies.

Shark Island Brewing Company: Salsa Sundays, 4.30pm - 7.30pm. Complimentary Salsa dance class. Olé

Taren Point Shorebird Reserve: Bike to the Beach, 9.00am - 1.00pm. 7km run bicycle ride, starting from Taren Point Shorebird Reserve to Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla. Info

The Brass Monkey, Cronulla: Hein Cooper + Gaudion, 7.30pm. Tix

The Engadine Tavern: Ninja Turtles Meet and Greet. Mega Kids Sunday, balloon twisting 12pm - 2pm and Ninja Turtles 1-3pm.

Monday May 26 2025

True Woo, Cronulla: Maintaining Everyday Mindfulness: ‘A Winter Warmer’, 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Register

Wednesday May 28 2025

Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival: 

• The Brass Monkey - The 2025 Blues Awards, 6.30pm

• Hoyts - Film Festival, 6.30pm

Thursday May 29 2025

Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival: 

• The Brass Monkey - IOTA, 6.30pm

• Hoyts - Film Festival, 6.30pm

• Northies - Simon Kinny-Lewis Band

• Zinc Bar - Kingsley James, Sam Troy, The Energy

😆 Meme Street

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