Saturday 29 February
The stars have aligned, the universe has gifted us an extra day to play with and this year you're invited to get into the celestial spirit at The Mundaring Hotel with a $29 SPECIAL OFFER FOR ONE DAY ONLY:

Sirloin, Chips & Salad + Pint of Swan
OR glass of White or Red House Wine
OR
Grilled Fish, Chips & Salad + Pint of Swan OR glass of Red or White House Wine

Are you a Leapling?  Since Leaplings only get to celebrate their true birthdays every four years, The Mundaring Hotel wants to make your day extra special and offer you a voucher for *29% off your next visit.

*To be eligible for this offer, come in on Saturday 29th Feb 2020, present your ID card at the bar, showing your date of birth, and you will receive your voucher when you make a purchase at the bar. Offer is only available for 18 years & over. Offer is valid Mon-Thurs for lunch or dinner in March 2020 only. Offer excludes use of voucher on public holidays and already discounted products. Voucher must be presented at the time to redeem your 29% discount, which may be used on purchases of food & beverage only.

Grab your picnic basket and blanket and head out to the Kookaburra Cinema for an evening of great entertainment under the stars. Check out this month's program:-
Sun 1: Spies in Disguise (PG)
Mon 2: In Your Hands (M)
Fri 6 & Sat 7: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG)
Sun 8: 1917 (MA15+)
Fri 13: Rory's Way (M)
Sat 14 & Sun 15:Just Mercy (M)
Fri 20 & Sat 21: H is for Happiness (PG)
Sun 22: The Biggest Little Farm (PG)
Fri 27: A Hidden Life (M)
Sat 28 & Sun 29: Mr Jones (MA15+)

Gates open 6.15pm, show starts 7.30pm
Cost $15 adults, children $10. Program details here

Sunday 1 March
Learn how to make kombucha, water kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, and more. Experience first hand just how simple home fermenting is and take home what you make on the day. Includes demonstration, tastings, recipe booklet and hands-on learning. 3pm-5pm. Mundaring Wellness Centre, Craig St, Mundaring. More here.

Sunday 1 March
Enjoy a laid back, jazz-filled Sunday afternoon in the park with performances from tARQ (The Arthur Robinson Quintet) and the Hills Big Band. Bring a platter, kick back and relax in our great outdoors. This event is alcohol free. Performances 5pm-7pm. View event on Facebook here. Mundaring Community Sculpture Park, Jacoby St, Mundaring.

Monday 2 March
Photographic terms can be confusing to start with, but this course has been designed to remove that confusion and help you to become confident in using your camera as it should be used. Anna-Mair Francis is a professional photographer with years of experience in teaching people to develop their photographic skills and helping them get the shot they've always wanted. 9.30am-12.30pm. Mundaring Sculpture Park. Find out more here.

Starting on Sunday 1 March, The Lounge at Amaroo Retreat will be hosting live music every Sunday from 1pm–4pm.  With their full menu available, daily specials and Sunday Roast with all the trimmings, it’s the perfect way to spend your day relaxing before the week ahead. Dinner available 5pm–Late.

Visit the website here to see the line-up for March. Restaurant bookings can now be made online. Amaroo Retreat, 1200 Alison St, Mount Helena

Wednesday 4 March
Whether you’re a gin aficionado or a recent addition to the fan club, you will love this fabulous tasting event. You will receive 4 nips of different gins, along with tasting notes on each one.  It is up to you to match the tasting notes with the correct gin. Numbers are limited and booking is essential. More here

Saturday 7 March
Dumbo (PG)
Enjoy the pre-show fun with Simply Circus who will be sharing circus tricks for everyone to try, plus face-painters, giant bubble activities, local fire brigades, community group stalls, ice cream and coffee. Gates open 6pm. Film starts at sunset. Wooroloo Primary School, Wade St, Wooroloo. View event on Facebook here.

Saturday 7 March
Following the hugely successful Keto Degustation evening earlier this year, be sure to secure your seats for this special evening, serving up five elegant and healthy low sugar, low-carb, keto and gf courses. Sugar-free cocktails and gluten-free beers also available. 6.30pm.  Inn Mahogany Creek, 4260 Great Eastern H'way, Mahogany Creek. More here.

Sunday 8 March
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. Markets open 9am-2pm, Nichol Street, Mundaring

Saturday 14 March
THE place to find out about Perth Hills' wedding venues, florists, jewellers, tailors, hairdressers, stylists, wedding planners, beauticians, car hire, day spas, hens/bucks night ideas and romantic accommodation, all in one amazing space. Incorporating the Re-purpose Wedding Emporium. View Facebook here. Free admission. 2pm-9pm, 1470 Stoneville Road, Mundaring

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 March
The Blue Sky Festival is back and this year it's bigger and better than ever! On Saturday, there's talks, workshops and fabulous local youth presentations, then on Sunday take time to explore the variety of environmental stalls, displays, entertainment, music, homemade goods, kids activities plus great food. 10am-4pm both days. More here

Saturday 14 March
Enjoy an exhilarating evening under the stars, as internationally-acclaimed performer Kim Hoffman performs a superb tribute to Sir Elton John with his international Elton John Tribute Show 'Beyond The Yellow Brick Road'. The Mundaring Hotel, Cnr Nichol & Jacoby St. Mundaring. Tel: 9295 1006 

Through to Saturday 14 March
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole as a cast of over 80 performers lead you on a magical adventure around the town of Easingwold. This brand new version of the much loved story will come to life as part of Easingwold's Little Fest weekend and will transport audiences to the nonsensical world of wonderland. You'll join Hatters and Hares for tea, converse with Cats and Caterpillars and avoid the fearsome Queen of Hearts along a journey that just gets curiouser and curiouser.

Show times: Wed, Fri & Sat curtains up at 7.30pm. Sunday matinees 2pm. Marloo Theatre, 20 Marloo Rd, Greenmount. Visit website

Wednesday 18 March
Head to The Chidlow Tavern to celebrate St Patrick's Day (on Irish time).  Raise a pint of draught Guinness or Kilkenny, tuck into one of the themed specials or choose from regular menu. Live music from 7.30pm.  Kitchen open 5.30pm-8.30pm. Bookings recommended. Tel: 9572 4154. Chidlow Tavern, 4 Thomas St Chidlow.  View on Facebook

Deadline to submit: Sunday 29 March
This free annual anthology competition for spooky stories is sponsored by the KSP Writers’ Centre and Little Black Dress Productions, and is open to WA authors only. There are cash prizes for both youth and adults, plus the opportunity to be published. Winners will be able to celebrate at a special spooky sundowner book launch in winter. Entries must be rated PG and address the theme ‘beneath’. Visit website for more info.

Friday 20 March
This month, the Mundaring Folk 'n' Blues Club will continue its' presentation of live acoustic music, as it welcomes the award wiinning singer-songwriter Helen Townsend, accompanied by Shannon Smith on guitar/vocals. The duo has recently completed two regional tours of NSW and received West Australian Music Award for Album of the Year. With her original folk/country/blues songs, Helen has been recognised as an Emerging Artist of Note in the USA's "Australia Presentation". 

Also on the Bill; South-West resident and emerging artist Shane Thomas and the comedic and satirical A Capella quartet "Ball Point Penguins" who will be finalising a long established performance career at this year's Fairbridge Festival in April.

Doors open 6.45pm. Entry $10. Bar & food available. Show starts 7.30pm.  Mundaring Sporting Club, Coolgardie St, Mundaring. View website here

Saturday 21 March
This month the regular markets will be replaced with a special Twilight Markets from 4pm-8pm.  Browse the beautiful range of local, handmade crafts, artworks, giftware, skincare, homemade jams, chutneys, cakes, 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. Chidlow Hall, Old Northam Rd, Chidlow. View Facebook event here.

BIG4 Perth Midland Tourist Park is conveniently located to explore Perth Hills and the Swan Valley and offers a wide range of accommodation options from small en-suited rooms to large self-contained chalets, as well as caravan sites and camping areas. 
The Park offers free WiFi, spa-swimming pool, camp kitchen with BBQ area, recreation room and a friendly relaxing environment. Book direct on the website and benefit from available special offers.
BIG4 Perth Midland Tourist Park, 6 Toodyay Rd, Middle Swan. Open Mon-Sun 8am–6pm

Saturday 28 March
Hills Fabric & Craft De-Stash is an event bringing sellers and buyers together all in one place. This event gives sewists, artisans, creatives, quilters, scrapbookers, knitters, beaders and painters a chance to clear out their cupboards, come together and "de-stash" excess supplies, incorporating a special Upcycled Market. Just $2 entry. 9.30am-2pm. Mundaring Church of Christ, 1470 Stoneville Rd, Mundaring. Visit Facebook here

Through to Sunday 29 March
Gallery 1 & 2 - Homo Eclectic
Hans Arkeveld is one of WA’s foremost artists and sculptors. This retrospective exhibition documents his 50-plus year multi-disciplinary practice and long-term engagement with the University of Western Australia Anatomy Department, and draws on his passion for the machinations and form of the human body as well as social justice issues.

Mundaring Arts Centre is open Tues to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat and Sun 11am-3pm. Closed Mondays and public holidays. 7190 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring. Tel: 9295 3991 or visit website here

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 its large beer garden and kids playground - perfect for relaxing through the lazy days of summer.

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 iconic Mundaring Weir Hotel provides the perfect laid-back atmosphere for a Sunday chill out. The traditional lamb spit roast is served every Sunday - carving and serving starts at around 1pm.

Live music from one of three resident folk bands, together with the spectacular backdrop of Beelu National Park makes this an extra special way to spend a Sunday in the Perth Hills. Mundaring Weir Precinct. Tel: 9295 1106 or visit 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 a great line up of live, local music on Fridays from 6.30pm and Sundays 4pm-7pm. Keep an eye on their Facebook page to find out what's on this month. 6-18 Owen Rd, Parkerville. T: 9295 4500

The Lounge at Amaroo Retreat is open to the public for lunch and dinner 5 days a week. You don’t have to be a guest of the retreat to enjoy meals and drinks at our restaurant and bar. We use only the freshest produce sourced locally, and we offer a menu that is accommodating to all dietary requirements. If there is something specific that we haven’t covered on our menu, please don’t be afraid to ask prior to visiting us! Dinner service is available Weds–Sun 5pm–9pm. Lunch available Fri–Sun 12pm–4pm.

The Mundaring Hotel is a family-friendly restaurant, bar and beer garden located in the heart of Mundaring. The hotel offers an extensive A La Carte Menu with top quality pub favourites as well as exquisite dishes from The Daily Specials Board, tapas bites and kids meals. Check out the menus here. Courtesy bus Fridays &  Saturdays from 6pm-midnight.
LIVE MUSIC on Friday 7.30pm-10.30pm and Sunday 4pm-7pm. Visit them on Facebook page. Cnr Nichol/Jacoby St, Mundaring.  T: 9295 1006

Exhibition runs throughout March
‘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