Dragon Boat Racing on the Clarence River

Sunday 28th October to Sunday 13th December

Grafton Regional Gallery, 158 Fitzroy Street - 10am to 4pm. A variety of exhibitions including History of the Jacaranda Festival Queen: Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Jacaranda Festival. Nearly every young girl dreams of being a princess the Jacaranda Festival, one of Australias Oldest Floral Festivals, makes these dreams come true for many through its Jacaranda Princess and Queen Program.

Other exhibitions during this time at the Gallery include:

2009 Clarence Valley Indigenous Art Award

Allison Williams: Awake

Gallery at the Baryulgil Public School.

Friday 30th October

Grafton District Golf Club Ladies 18 Hole 4BBB - Jacaranda Open Day

Contact the Captain, Marie Keynes 6642 1184 for more information.

Saturday 31st October

Gateway Village Residents Jacaranda Market/Fete Day

Held in the Lillypond Centre at the Gateway Village, 598 Summerland Way Grafton. Starts at 8am and finishes at 2pm. Parking available in the park. Follow the signs. Enquiries to Irene 6642 2387.

Grafton Lions Club & Clarence Valley Collectors & Bottle Club Show - Car Boot Sale

8am to 2pm at the Grafton Showground.

Admission: Adults $3 - Students & Concession $2. Proceeds to Grafton Palliative Care Support Group

Enquiries: Margaret Turner 6642 5016.

Old School House Markets Saturday

Alumy Creek Reserve, Southgate Road, Via Grafton from 8am to 12noon. Enquiries Glad Lawson 6642 2552.

Saturday 31st October to Sunday 8th November

Clarence River Historical Society at Schaeffer House, 190 Fitzroy Street, Grafton. The museum will be open daily from 10am to 5pm.

Grafton Art Club Inc. 41st Jacaranda Art Exhibition & Youth Awards is being held at the Grafton Community Centre, Duke Street Grafton.

Saturday 31st October  9am - 8pm

Sunday 1st November  9am - 6pm

Official opening: Sunday 1st November October at 6pm by Mayor Richie Williamson

Monday 2nd to Friday 6th November  9am - 6pm

Saturday 7th November  9am - 6pm

Sunday 8th November  9am - 3pm.

Exhibitions judged by Mr Graham Mackie.

All works for sale.

Enquiries: Beth Willis 6643 5501.

Sunday 1st November

Dragon Boat Races Family Fun Day, on the banks of the Clarence River at Memorial Park. Starts at 9am.

Enquiries: Lyn Diskon 6642 9700.

Website: www.threeonethree.com.au

Monday 2nd November to Friday 6th November

Handicraft Mini Mart

Monday to Friday Sale of locally made crafts 9am to 4pm. Open Saturdays 9am - 11.45am. We look forward to seeing you; find us at 133 Prince Street Grafton.

Sunday 1st November to Saturday 7th November

Northern Rivers Woodworkers Association -  Annual Exhibition at the South Grafton Ex-Servicemen's Club, Wharf Street South Grafton.

Open daily from Sunday 1st November to Friday 6th Nov 9am to 5pm and Saturday 7th November 9am to 2pm.

This exhibition will feature woodworking competitions that are open to the public. The main event is the Jacaranda timber competition which is the only competition of its kind in Australia. The exhibition also features demonstrations of woodturning, woodcarving and scroll sawing.

A large range of locally made wooden items will be for sale. Plus our monster raffle of selected items made by club members.

Enquiries: Bill Chad 6642 7404 or 0412 427 3955.

Grafton Gem Club are holding their Annual Jacaranda Gem Display. 9am to 5pm. Located at their Club Room beside the Pavilion on the grounds of Grafton Showground, Demonstrations and Sales.

Tuesday 3rd November to Saturday 7th November

Jacaranda Doll Society - 2009 Doll & Bear Show. Open to the public between 9am and 5pm. Located in the Masonic Hall in Bacon Street.

Enquiries: Marlene 6644 7590

Wednesday 4th November

Clocktower Gallery at Clarence River Visitor Information Centre, Cnr Spring Street and Pacific Highway South Grafton.

Quality local arts and crafts - 9am to 5pm everyday. Special entry for 4th November - Market day from 9am to 2pm with arts & crafts for sale plus special bargain tables.

The Grafton Salvation Army Women's Rally (Celebrating our 30th Jacaranda Women's Rally) Starts at 10am at the Salvation Army Complex at 91-93 Oliver Street, Grafton.

Theme "Pearl of Great Price".  Guest: Lt Colonel Olive Lucas.

Rally followed by a light Luncheon. Cost: $8.  Enquiries: Lyn Gilbert - Home League Secretary 66431422.

Clocktower Gallery Market Day

Thursday 5th November and Friday 6th November

Clarence River Ferries invite you to Cruise on the Clarence River aboard the "1964 Clarence Head Ferry".

Departing from the Crown Hotel in Prince Street every half-hour. Adults: $8; Pensioner: $6; and Children: $4.

Friday 6th November

Grafton View Club "42nd Birthday" at South Grafton Ex-Servicemen's Club Wharf Street, South Grafton.

Morning Tea from 10.30am; cost $26. Theme "Yesteryear - 150 years since proclamation of Grafton".

Raffles, tombolas, vintage fashion parade and entertainment. Bookings essential for catering. Call Helen Smith 66423867 or tickets available at the Clothes Pegg, Grafton Mall.

Saturday 7th November

Grafton TAFE Markets

Starts at 8am with over 150 market stalls. There is going to be plenty of entertainment and a Kids Area.

Enquiries: Terena 6641 1610.

Squatters Rest Private Museum will be open for afternoon tea from 1.30pm to 4.00pm (a small charge for admission).

The museum will be open for people to browse at their own leisure. Also come along to the Trash and Treasure Market day Sunday 8th November from 8am to 12 noon. 23 Collette Street Tucabia. For further information phone 6644 8076.

Jacaranda Bull & Bronco Riding Championships

Grafton Showground, Prince Street. Start 6pm to 7pm. Ph: 0401 720 682.

Saturday 7th November and Sunday 8th November

Grafton Jacaranda Volleyball Carnival - at the Grafton Regional Sports and Entertainment Centre, Powell Street Grafton.

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