October 1 If you’re after pre-loved items, bric-a-brac, arts, crafts or local produce, head to the Brighton Market at Pontville Community Hall today. From 9am-2pm.

4 Dining with Friends is on tonight in Bridgewater. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy a free three-course meal. From 5:30pm at the Brighton Civic Centre.

5 Head to New Norfolk for the New Norfolk Vintage Festival. Celebrate all things cars, fashion and music from the mid-20th century. Free entry from 10am-4pm on the New Norfolk Esplanade.

6 The 2023 Tassie Mental Health Comedy Roadshow is on tonight at the Pontville Community Hall. Laugh the night away for a great cause! Free tickets at humanitix, but book ahead.

7 The Brighton Community Food Hub Fortnightly Bingo is on today at the Bridgewater Civic Centre from 12pm. Also 4 Nov, 12pm. The Dromedary Hall hosts the Derwent Valley Country Music Club, from 2pm-5pm.

12 If you’re in need of affordable groceries, head to Brighton Food Hub today, held at the Brighton Civic Centre. Groceries start at 50c, hampers from $20. From 11am-2pm. Also on 26 October.

13 Hand’s Up Clothing Exchange is on at the Gagebrook Community House from 10am-1pm. Fill a bag and update your wardrobe for $5.

14 It’s time to cast your vote for the referendum on the Voice to Parliament today at your local polling place. For more information visit www.aec.gov.au/referendums.

16 Today marks the start of the 25th Annual Seniors Week. Celebrate our older Tasmanians with events around the state. On until 22 October.

17 Get Up Close and Personal with Keith Potger from The Seekers, on today from 2pm-3:10pm at Brighton Civic Centre as part of COTA Seniors Week. Tickets $20. Call 0419 558 421 to book.

18 Kids can sing along at Rock & Rhyme at Bridgewater Library today from 10am-10:30am. Book via Eventbrite.

21 The Old Beach Foreshore Monthly Clean Up is on today. Meet at 10am at the Old Beach Jetty car park.

23 Kids can put their building skills to the test at Lego Club, on again at Bridgewater Library from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Register via Eventbrite.

24 Cafe Connections are meeting today at Brighton Civic Centre from 10am-12pm. Check out www.facebook. com/cafewithadifference for more info.

26 The Brighton Food Hub is open today at the Brighton Civic Centre, selling groceries items from 50c and hampers from $20. All welcome. From 11am-2pm. Also on 9 Nov and 23 Nov.

27 If you need help with your digital skills, head to Digital Skills Help at Bridgewater Library, from 2pm-4pm today.

November 1 Dining with Friends is on tonight in Bridgewater. Come along for a chat and enjoy a free three-course meal. From 5:30pm at the Brighton Civic Centre.

3 PINGO! Is played like bingo but for grocery prizes. Play 10 games plus 4-line games. Cost is $5 per person (which includes coffee and games). At the Gagebrook Community Centre from 11am-1pm.

12  The Brighton Show is back for 2023. Enjoy a day packed full of fun and entertainment with something for everyone. Book your tickets at www.brigh-tonshow.com.au or get them at the gate. The Garage Sale Trail is on today too.

18 Take a drive to the Huon Valley today. The 2023 Huon Show is on at Ranelagh Show-grounds with heaps of stalls and entertainment, 8am-4:30pm. The Garage Sale Trail is on again today and tomorrow.

19 The Old Beach Foreshore Monthly Clean Up is on today from 10am-12pm. Head down to Old Beach Jetty to get involved.

25 This weekend Bothwell hosts the Highlands Bushfest 2023. Check out all things fishing, hunting, camping, food and drinks, arts and crafts and music. Today and tomorrow.

26 Grab your billy carts! The Rotary Club of Claremont Annual Billy Cart Derby is on from 10am-3pm at Claremont College. Free entry. More details at Claremont Rotary Billy Cart Derby’s Facebook page.