♥️ Looking for a Father's Day gift with a difference? Try this Father's Day Special from Jacqui Denton Kinesiology. Treat Dad to a kinesiology session, where he will be able to take time out to de-stress and relax. Bookings for this Special close on Friday 6 September. Please mention ‘Father’s Day’ when you make your booking through the website.

Sunday 1 September
Perth Hills Artisan Markets is THE place to find gorgeous local work from local crafters, creatives and artists, local produce, jam masters, sweet treat makers, olive oil producers and more.

Enjoy music by local musicians, indulge in delicious food and have a fabulous day out! 9.30am-3pm.

Mundaring Christian College, 125 McDowell Loop, Parkerville. View event info on Facebook.

Sunday 1 September
2019 marks the 16th year of presenting world class chamber music in the wonderful setting of the Darlington Village. Join some of WA's finest musicians for an afternoon of beautiful music at the iconic Darlington Hall. View this month's program on the website here.
Concert starts 3pm. Darlington Hall, Owen Road, Darlington.

Saturday 7 September
Immerse yourself in winter creature comforts with delicious authentic Asian food lovingly prepared by chef Kepler Weber.  Match this delightful indulgence with wine if you like! This month's Long Table Asian Dinner event will launch the Inn's series of themed long table dinners.
 
T: 9295 1118 to book. View Facebook event here. 4260 Gt Eastern Highway, Mahogany Creek

Sunday 8 September
Mundaring Sunday Markets has a great range of stalls, including seasonal fruit and veg, jewellery, scarves, bags, clothes, craft items, garden ornaments, plants, soap, honey, chutneys and preserves. Snap up a bargain, then enjoy a bite to eat at the Mundaring Hotel, just a few steps away. View info. on Facebook. Markets open 9am-2pm, Nichol Street, Mundaring

Sunday 8 September
Head along to the Club Open Day to try your hand at Disc Golf, Golf or Bowls. View details of this event on Facebook here.

Disc Golf will have a 6-hole beginner loop for you to try and discs available to borrow. Team Dynamic Discs Player Jason Browne will be on hand to run beginner driving & putting clinics and Disc Golf members on hand to help navigate the course. 

The Bowls Section will have experienced bowlers with bowls available so you can try your hand.

The Golf Section (golf equipment supplied) will use the driving range tee to hit out with practice shots, also putt out and an option to play a normal 4-par fairway.

This event runs 10am-12 noon and followed by a FREE sausage sizzle. The bar will be open (cash only). Mundaring Sporting Club, Coolgardie St, Mundaring. T: 9298 9809

Friday 6 & Saturday 7 September
Your last chance to enjoy 3 one-act plays for $10 what could be better? Join Darlington Theatre Players as they give you a night of laughs with this year's One Act line up:
• The Suess Odyssey (Youth Production)
• The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon
• At Ten The Time Will Be
Marloo Theatre, 20 Marloo Road, Greenmount.  View website here.

Friday 13 September (7pm)
Gallery 1 - Perigrinations of a Citizen Botanist
Part of the What on Earth project
Peregrinations of a Citizen Botanist examines Australia’s current relationship with the environment and presents an alternative view of history.
Gallery 2- Seeds, Pods and Pollen
Part of the What on Earth project
Seeds, Pods and Pollen presents a collection of plant and pollinator inspired artworks created by both children and adults.
Open Tues to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat and Sun 11am-3pm. Closed Mon and public holidays. T: 9295 3991 or visit website

Friday 13, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September
The Chidlow BBQ Festival is a Kansas City Barbecue Society CBS Master Series event hosted by Chidlow Tavern!
Make Chid-Low and Slow a tradition and book now for The Chidlow BBQ Festival. This year there's more teams, more competition meats, more KCBS reps, plus a KCBS Judges' Class BBQ's. More vendors, more bands - it has to equal more fun - right! For more information about registering your team, email Katie@chidlowtavern.com.au or message them on Facebook or just head to Chidlow to enjoy all the festivities!  4 Thomas Street, Chidlow. T: 9572 4154

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September
The hills will be filled with the sound of music, as Battle of the Bands returns to The Chidlow BBQ Festival) With the stage calling and places limited, are you ready to meat your match? Bands, duets and solo musicians will do (musical) battle, with 40 minutes to wow the judges, prove who’s the hottest talent and showcase some of Perth’s best up and coming musical performers to the guests and competitors of our KCBS International BBQ Competition and artisan markets. The Battle is open to all musical genres, may include originals or covers, the use of both acoustic and electronic instruments - all performances must be 100% family-friendly in every aspect. Entry fee is $5/person. For more information and registrations, message the Tavern on Facebook or email Katie@chidlowtavern.com.au for your Performers Pack.
There is no admission charge to watch this event.

Saturday 14 September
The Wild Goose is excited to bring you this fabulous musical feast and an evening celebrating Irish music, with the Robert Zielinski Trio playing a large repertoire of slow airs, jigs, reels, strathpeys, highlands, and original compositions and will be accompanied by award winning Irish Dancers from the Kavanagh School of Irish Dance. Find our more here. Find Wild Goose at Noble Falls Estate,  2927 Toodyay Rd, Gidgegannup.

Sunday 15 September
Yacopetti Circuit Mahogany Creek
This walk covers a distance of 7.1km, covering a variety of moderate wide trails, some flat, some steeper, some rocky. Presented entirely in bushlands. Big jarrah and Marri and wildflowers! Walk commences at 9am.  Duration approx. 2.5-3 hours. Cost is $5 (payable on the walking day). No pets, bikes or children under 12. Bookings and enquiries: T: Cliff Burns on 9299 6696.

Sunday 15 September
Enjoy a relaxing, fun day at this glorious property that is all about slowing down, getting back to simplicity and savouring the satisfaction and pride that accompanies creating wholesome food from scratch. This workshop aims to help and inspire you to incorporate more wholefoods into your diet. Workshop runs 10am-2pm. View event on Facebook here.

KSP’s popular short fiction competition is back! There is free entry for youth, thanks to support from the Shire of Mundaring. Adult entry fees start at $10 with discounts for multiple entries.

Prizes include certificates, cash awards, and a residency. It’s an open theme so you can write about anything you like! For more information on criteria and entry form, visit website. KSP Writers' Centre, 11 Old York Road, Greenmount.

Sunday 15 September
If you are fit and experienced then this one is a perfect walk for you.Walk 23.5km return from Perth Hills Discovery Centre to the brand new Helena Campsite via Ball Creek Campsite, led by Foundation volunteers. Pass flowing creeks, through mixed jarrah forest and wandoo forest and also take a break at the Helena campsite with amazing views from high up the valley. 8.30am- 4pm. More here.

Opens 10am - Saturday 21 September
‘Bush Bounty’ explores the many ways people, past and present, encountered West Australian flora.  From food and medicine, to decoration on clothing and domestic items, this exhibition celebrates how the State’s extraordinary botanical diversity has been utilised in the everyday and commonplace. 

Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm, Sun 10am-2.30pm. Mundaring District Museum, Old School, 7225 Gt Eastern H'way, Mundaring. 
Emily Pelloe Illustration, from Charles Gardner & Emily Pelloe, Wildflowers of WA, 1938

Saturday 21 September
Browse the beautiful range of local crafts, artworks, giftware, skincare, homemade preserves and baked goodies, plus there's locally grown fruit and veg, plants and more!  When you finished scouting the stalls, hop over the road for a bite to eat and check out the amazing railway memorabilia at the historic Chidlow Tavern. 9am-2pm Chidlow Hall, Old Northam Road, Chidlow. View event on Facebook.

Sunday 29 September
Mundaring will be bursting with a day of action, history and natural wonders when the 'What On Earth Open Day ‘plants the seed of creativity’ in the town centre.

Community groups, artists and businesses from across WA will come together to showcase their botanical passion, with a plethora of plant sales, interactive art activities, natural dyeing  demonstrations, environmental displays and more.

The Mundaring Arts Centre, Hall, District Museum, Library, Sculpture Park, Station Masters House, Craigie Place and surrounds will be ‘blossoming’ with a cross-pollination of hands on activities, food, displays, talks and locally crafted things to buy. Soak up the atmosphere and get your hands dirty! Event runs 10am-3pm. Find out all about this event on Mundaring Arts Centre's website.

The Parkerville Tavern is a lovely old family pub and restaurant in the heart of Perth Hills. Steeped in history, this double-storey federation style pub is a local favourite. The beautifully restored “Parky” is ideal for families with great line up of live, local music between 3pm-6pm every Sunday. Keep an eye on their Facebook page to find out what's on the calendar for September.
6-18 Owen Rd, Parkerville. T: 9295 4500.

Enjoy live music every Sunday from 12pm-3pm. Relax with a delicious meal in front of the roaring fire while listening to the musician of the week! Visit the Wine Dungeon and sample the Estate's home-grown wines. 
Sun 1 September: 2easy
Sun 8 September: Brett Hardwick
Sun 15 September: TBC
Sun 22 September:  2easy
Sun 29 September: Brett Hardwick 

Wild Goose, Noble Falls Estate, 2927 Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup. T:9574 6255

Known locally as The Mounties, the historic Mount Helena Tavern was brought to life in 1902. The Tavern is a traditional Australiana-style pub with a country feel that appeals to families, with indoor and outdoor winter fires to keep you cosy and a large beer garden and kids playground. 

Live music Friday & Saturday nights. Visit Facebook here to check out what's coming up this month. 900 Keane St, Mount Helena. T: 9572 2121

The Mundaring Hotel is a family-friendly restaurant, bar and beer garden located in the heart of Mundaring. The Winter Menu has heaps of homemade delicious dishes to warm the cockles. Plus ALL DAY Sunday Roasts for $25 - available ALL DAY every Sunday from 11.30am.

Regular LIVE MUSIC on Friday and Saturday 7.30pm-10.30pm. Check Facebook for full program. Cnr Nichol/Jacoby St, Mundaring.  T: 9295 1006

SAVE THE DATE - Saturday 12 October
The iconic Mundaring Hotel with be throwing a big bash to celebrate its 120th birthday! Tickets $5, with all ticket proceeds going towards The Parkerville Children & Youth Care Inc. Christmas Appeal. Live music with Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys and the whole night is 1920s theme, with optional dress to impress ‘Gangster & Molls’ dress-up! Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more.

Benefit with BIG4 Holiday Parks Membership.Midland Tourist Park has just joined the BIG4 Holiday Parks and its new name is BIG4 Perth Midland Tourist Park. 

This tranquil, guest-friendly Park is conveniently located to explore Perth Hills Mundaring and the Swan Valley and offers a wide range of accommodation options from small rooms to large chalets as well as caravan and camping sites.

BIG4 members receive a discount on standard accommodation rates and other benefits; conditions apply. BIG4 membership cards are available for purchase at BIG4 Perth Midland Tourist Park. 

The Park offers free WiFi, camp kitchen with BBQ area, recreation room, seasonal spa-swimming pool and a friendly relaxing environment. Visit the Park’s website for more details and current accommodation offers.

BIG4 Perth Midland Tourist Park, 6 Toodyay Rd, Middle Swan. Open Mon-Sun 8am–6pm.