Rainbow shines on the coast

Rainbow Coffs Harbour host a regular Trivia night at CEX Coffs Harbour on a Thursday night. Feel free to rock on to the CEX on Thursday’s to join in or alternatively, you can contact them via their Facebook page, Rainbow Coffs Harbour.

On August 16 at 6.30pm, Out N Hastings are participating in a Karaoke night at Mykonos Tavern Port Macquarie.

It is free to participate, and there will be prizes. For more information please see the Out N Hastings website www.outnhastings.org.au

The call has been put out for the CoastOut Surf Comp, Fair Day stall holders, and volunteers for this years’ CoastOut Festival, 26-28 October.

Registration forms now available on the CoastOut website. Don’t miss the Coffs Coast CoastOut launch at the Plantation Hotel, Saturday, September 1 including CoastScout talent search.

The winner from CoastScout at CoastOut Fair Day will be invited to perform at Mardi Gras Fair Day! That night is also the next SWEET Dance Party with tickets available via presale at $20 from www.coastout.com.au

Feeling the winter blues? Well there is no need to. It might be cold but there are still a lot of different events happening around the Mid North Coast to keep you entertained. Feeling in the mood for some smooth Jazz? Don’t forget the Bellingen Jazz Festival August 17-19. There are still some tickets left including single event passes and whole weekend passes. Go to the website for details www.bellingenjazzfestival.com.au

Winter Soup Night will be held on 29 August at the ACON office in Port Macquarie from 6-8.30pm. If you’re feeling the cold and are up for some good soup and even better conversation, head to the ACON Port Macquarie office. RSVP by 27 August [email protected] or on 6584 0943. You’ll also get the chance to meet the new Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer and get the Big Picture.

INFO: For more about groups, services, organisations or community events on the Mid North Coast, contact ACON Coffs Harbour Outreach on 02 6651 6017 or [email protected] or ACON Port Macquarie on 02 6584 0943 or [email protected]

Anabell Thoener is the ACON Health Promotion Officer at the ACON outreach office in Coffs Harbour.