Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all of our subscribers! We hope that 2019 arrives in a burst of colour and fun, and we look forward to working with you again to continue to make the Adelaide Hills such a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.

The hills are alive with the sound of cyclists

It's a busy and exciting time in the hills when the Santos Tour Down Under visits in January. This year Council is hosting two stage finishes in the Santos Women's Tour Down Under, and the start and finish of Subaru Stage 3 in the Santos Tour Down Under. There are also other stages passing through the region, including some iconic Subaru King of the Mountain challenges.

Thursday 10 January | Santos Women's Tour Down Under, Ziptrak Stage 1 Finish
Shannon Street, Birdwood. Stage finish approximately 1:45pm
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The National Motor Museum will be putting on entertainment on the lawns, and opening its doors for free entry on this day to celebrate the arrival of the Santos Women's Tour Down Under.

Saturday 12 January | Santos Women's Tour Down Under, Subaru Stage 3 Finish
Mt Barker Road, Stirling. Stage finish approximately 1:20pm
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Watch the ladies fly through the town centre before lapping back around to the finish arch at Stirling Oval where spectators can watch the presentations amongst the shady oak trees.

Thursday 17 January | Santos Tour Down Under, Subaru Stage 3 Start
Main Street, Lobethal. Stage start approximately 11:00am
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Join this passionate community as they invite UPI WorldTour Riders to 'gear up' at the original start/finish line of the 1939 Australian Grand Prix.

Thursday 17 January | Santos Tour Down Under, Subaru Stage 3 Finish
Greenhill Road, Uraidla. Stage finish (after seven laps) approximately 2:30pm
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Other key places to take in the seven laps of the Piccadilly Valley include the Piccadilly Memorial Hall with Piccadilly Vantage, the Summertown Netball Club, and the family lock-in at Woodhouse Activity Centre.

All details for our region, including links to maps and printable community information, is available on our website. Information on this international event as a whole is found on the Santos Tour Down Under website.

Win tickets to join the race!

Win two seats in the Subaru Tour Parade for Subaru Stage 3 at the Santos Tour Down Under 2019. You'll get exclusive access at the start line in Lobethal, drive the race route interacting with communities as you go, access the finish line hospitality in Uraidla, and enjoy post-race access to the Tour Village in the city.

How to enter: Email us at events@ahc.sa.gov.au with your name and the name of the person you would love to take in the Subaru Tour Parade! Entries close 11:59pm Sunday 6 January. Winners are drawn at random. Click here for full Terms and Conditions.

Hot tip: like and follow our Facebook page to find another chance to win!

Join the conversation

Council has some consultations on now that have sparked the imagination of our communities. Don't miss your chance to have your say.

What should replace the Stirling rotunda? Closes 28 January 2019
We are seeking blue-sky design ideas and community input into what new facility (if any) may replace the former rotunda in front of the Coventry Library.

Proposed Stonehenge Reserve Courts Upgrade. Closes 22 February 2019
We are exploring the feasibility of upgrading Stonehenge Reserve in Stirling. Proposed plans include two new courts, upgrades to car parking, stormwater drainage, clubhouse facilities, and lighting.

2019 Stirling Fringe promises to be bigger and better than ever

Returning in 2019 for its third year, Stirling Fringe is set to again grace the Stirling Lawns (Piccaillyangga).

Featuring 82 individual events from 52 different companies, Hills locals Bamboozled Productions is bringing shows from home and abroad to make it the biggest Fringe yet.

“We’re very proud of our locals who show such amazing support for our festival every year by almost selling out our entire program." Says Stirling Fringe Director Louise Clarke, "So this year we’ve gone all out, programming more shows than ever before.”

Artists include three local Hills acts, another 10 from elsewhere in South Australia, 15 interstate companies, and 24 international acts hailing from Europe, North America and New Zealand.

In addition to featuring eight Australian premiere shows, there will also be six events that are exclusive to Stirling. With kids’ shows, magic, music and theatre, there is something for everybody.

Stirling Fringe kicks of in grand style with an Opening Night Party on Friday 22 February. It runs until Sunday 3 March. Click here to explore the full program, and head to FringeTIX to book your tickets.

Australia Day 2019

On Saturday 26 January our communities will come together at a range of events around the district. As well as a variety of entertainment, refreshments, and family activities, Council will use the occasion to recognise some of the amazing people in the Adelaide Hills through our Citizen of the Year and Civic Award program.

STIRLING | 10:30 - 12:30
Welcome new citizens to our country and celebrate our Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, and Community Event of the Year.

You can also join the family atmosphere and watch the presentation of local Civic Awards at one of the community events in Mylor, Uraidla, Woodside, or Gumeracha.

Click here for all the information.

School Holiday Program

Do you have school-aged children at home that are starting to suffer from holiday boredom? Well bust that boredom with our school holiday program.

There's plenty on offer including:
> LEGO building
> Kids in the kitchen
> Virtual reality
> Arts and crafts
> Free movies
> Arcade games
> Gaming tournaments, and more!

Click here to download the full program, and don't forget to book into those activities you like - you don't want to miss out on your favourites.

Make some New Year Business Resolutions

If you're a small business owner in the Adelaide Hills, now is a great time to start planning your goals for a great 2019.

Our tips are to:
> Subscribe to our quarterly business e-newsletter, which includes industry updates, local case studies, and plenty of helpful information.
> Attend some business workshops that will increase your skills and improve your confidence. Check out our events listing and use the Event Category filter to find everything on Business Development.
> Pencil May Business Month into your diary NOW. This is the local business event series that could make 2019 your best year yet!

Support Carly's Day: Outdoor Cinema

Celebrate the life of Carly Ryan at the outdoor screening of her favourite film: SPIRITED AWAY (PG) on Friday 25 January.

This will be the first outdoor cinema experience in front of the Coventry Library, Stirling, and there will be plenty of prizes on offer in addition to the movie. Entry is via donation.

Click here to learn more about the Carly Ryan Foundation.

What else is on:

See more events at the Adelaide Hills Council website.

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