AUGUST

3 Visit The Lions Club of Brighton market at Pontville Hall, held the first Sunday of the month from 10am-2pm.

4 Tasmanian Whisky Week runs until 10 August, celebrating local distilleries with over 20 events statewide.

4 Bring your 6-11 year olds to Build, Make and Create at Bridgewater Library, 3:15pm. They can use building and art materials to create to their heart’s content. Free, register on Eventbrite.

5 Brighton Food Hub, which provides affordable food for the community, is open every Tuesday and Thursday (10am-4pm), and every Wednesday (4pm-7pm).

8 Entries for the Bridgewater Jerry Photography Competition close today. Winners will be announced during the first week of September, to coincide with National Asthma Week.

9-10 Head to Oatlands for the Heritage & Bullock Festival this weekend. Enjoy a step back in time with bullocks, horses, steam engines, stalls and more.

12 Science enthusiasts of all ages can head to Hobart for the Beaker Street Festival, packed with a wonderful mix of fun science events. Until 19 August. Find the program at www.beakerstreet.com.au.

15 Join Under One Rainbow for an anti bullying event for ‘Bullying No Way Week’. The family afternoon is at Cris Fitzpatrick Park in Gagebrook, 2pm-4pm, for a sausage sizzle, Milo, music and games.

25 The Brighton & Surrounds Garden Club hold their monthly meeting at 7pm in the CWA Room, Pontville Hall. Discuss all things plants and gardening. Call 0407 877 779 for more info.

28 Cormac Russell leads a Sustainable Community Driven Development Workshop exploring Asset Based Community Development (ABCD). Brighton Civic Centre, register via the LGAT website.

SEPTEMBER

2 Australian rock music legend Paul Kelly performs at MyState Bank Area in Glenorchy tonight. Doors open at 6pm. Book tickets via Ticketek.

3 Dining with Friends is on tonight. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy a free meal, thanks to dedicated volunteers. From 5:30pm at the Brighton Civic Centre.

5 Join a family history DNA course at Bridgewater Library today at 10am to learn how to get a DNA test and what to do with the results. Free, register on Eventbrite.

7 Happy Father’s Day! Treat Dad to a sausage sizzle at a nearby BBQ and picnic spot, like Pontville War Memorial Reserve or Lennox Park.

11 Bin to Win is back for another year! Remove and recycle waste for free at the Bridgewater Waste Transfer Station, while learning more about recycling.

18 Take part in a two-day Mental Health First Aid Training at Brighton Regional Sports Centre starting today. You’ll learn how to provide initial support to adults experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.

20 Celebrate the end of winter with Springfest 25. This free, fami­ly-friendly community event has fun activ­ities, free food, live music, entertainment, arts, and more. At Material Institute, Bridgewater between 11am and 4pm.