Don’t miss out on some fantastic activities this week in the Riverina. Photo: Visit NSW.
The Riverina is busy this week with plenty of events for just about everyone to get excited for, with workshops for language learning, art and music, as well as plenty of sport, fun runs, author talks and more.
The Giants and the Queensland Firebirds go head to head at the Equex Stadium for a preseason netball match, which will be followed by a chance to meet with the players.
Forest Hill Oval gets a bit more colourful as it hosts a colour fun run, with competitions and prizes on the day to excite runners.
And new year’s resolutioners looking to expand their horizons will find a lot to love with workshops for learning Italian, picking up new painting skills or honing their musical talents.
Multiple Days
Take your first step in learning Italian. Photo: Visit Griffith.
Italian Language Course at Limone Dining – Griffith
When: 3, 4 and 5 February, 6 pm
Where: Limone Dining, 482 Banna Ave, Griffith
Cost: Tickets are $160 | Book online.
Looking to pick up some new language skills? Maybe you’ve got an upcoming trip to Italy? Either way, Limone Dining in Griffith is opening its doors with an Italian language course, offering lovers of Italian culture, food and language a chance to learn in a practical, immersive way.
The first lesson will focus on the most basic of skills – ordering at a cafe, asking for directions and building confidence in speaking. This is ideal for those heading to Italy who need foundational skills.
For those looking to expand their horizons in Italian, the second lesson delves into daily vocabulary and expressions used at home, speaking with family, cooking and shopping, as well as building a set of grammatical skills.
Lesson three is about sharpening those skills in conversational Italian and learning grammar through practical discussion.
Friday
Get ready for a fierce competition on the court this week. Image: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
GIANTS Netball vs Queensland Firebirds Preseason Match
When: 30 January, doors open at 4:30 pm, game starts at 7 pm
Where: Equex Multi-Purpose Stadium, Copland Street, Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $39 to $54 | Book online.
Don’t miss this exciting taste of the netball season to come in this preseason match between the Giants and Queensland Firebirds as they go head-to-head on the court.
Besides the game itself, there will be activities for kids, food and beverages available and opportunities to meet with the players after the match.
Saturday
See how many wetland creatures you can spot this Wetland Day. Photo: Visit NSW.
World Wetland Day at the Marrambidya Wetland
When: 31 January, 8 to 10 am
Where: Marrambidya Wetland, Wagga
Cost: Free | Register online.
Head to the Marrambidya Wetland for a fun, family-friendly celebration of the region’s beautiful natural spaces on Wetland Day. This free event is great for getting kids and adults out and about in the outdoors.
There will be hands-on activities such as waterbug workshops, guided bird walks and nature journaling, all of which are great ways to enhance one’s understanding and appreciation of nature.
So whether you want to spy some amazing aquatic insects, try your hand at identifying the Riverina’s many birds or document it all in a nature journal, Wetland Day is for you.
A run in the park with a twist. Image: Forest Hill Neighbourhood Network Inc., Facebook.
Colour Fun Run
When: 31 January, 10 am to 1 pm
Where: Forest Hill Oval, Elizabeth Avenue, Forest Hill
Cost: Free.
Head to the Forest Hill Oval for a colour fun run, turning an ordinary run into a celebration of colour and life, with plenty of competitions on the day and prizes to be won. All are welcome but minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday
Aimed at young artists, this workshop is a great way to spark creativity. Image: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
Songwriting Workshop – Music Session for Young Artists
When: 3 February, 4:30 to 8 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way, off Tarcutta St, Wagga
Cost: Free | Book online.
If you’re a young artist from 14 to 24 looking for a space to collaborate and work with other musical artists, this workshop is for you. This free songwriting session is all about creating, developing, workshopping and planning original music, both for whatever project you may be working on or to find others for collaborative projects. It’s all about having fun creatively. Meet at the theatre’s stage door behind the building at 4:30 pm to get started.
Thursday
Bestselling author Leonie Kelsall talks about her new book at the Wagga Library. Image: Humanitix.
Author Talk: The Ironbark Promise – Leonie Kelsall
When: 5 February, 6 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga City Library, 243 Baylis St, Wagga
Cost: Free | Book online.
Author Leonie Kelsall comes to the Wagga City Library to talk about her newest novel.
The bestselling author of The Path Through the Coojong Trees, will be talking about and answering questions about her new book, The Ironbark Promise – romance between an urban lawyer turned reluctant bush-dweller and a local farmer with a bad-boy reputation.
There will be nibbles and drinks and an opportunity to buy a signed copy of the book.
Ignite your artistic skill at the Griffith Gallery. Image: Griffith Regional Gallery.
Artist Essentials: Still Life with Linzie Joanne at the Griffith Regional Art Gallery
When: 5 February, 6 to 8 pm, second session on 12 February, 6 to 8 pm
Where: Griffith Regional Art Gallery, 167 Banna Ave, Griffith
Cost: Tickets are $90 for two sessions | Book online.
Across two evenings, artist Linzie Joanne invites you to discover the world of still life, an important component in an artist’s repertoire. These hands-on workshops will cover foundational skills such as colour mixing, brushwork, composition and layering. Beyond techniques, students and amateur artists will explore theoretical principles of still life art, learning how to examine shapes, light, shadow and framing to put vignettes of daily life on the canvas.
Whether you want to dive headfirst into the world of art or you need to sharpen some existing talents, this is a great way to engage with your artistic side this Thursday.
