Mercury (Hobart)

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President’s Open Day Kingston Tennis Club today. A twilight event from 6pm. Everyone from the community is welcome to come and play tennis and enjoy a barbecue with KTC. Some racquets and balls available for use. Inquiries: kingstonte­nnisclub.com.au Fundraisin­g barbecue Kingston Tennis Club are holding a barbecue fundraiser at Bunnings, Kingston today from 8am to 4pm. Nick Martin, club coach, will be available for a chat at noon. Inquiries: kingstonte­nnisclub.com.au Primrose Sands Country Music Muster Primrose Sands RSL Grounds today, featuring award-winning artist Jase Lansky, also Ground Upp, Montana Lipscombe, Shannon Goodluck, Sundown, Eclipse, David Lee and a whip cracking display. Great weekend of country music, 11am–7pm live music and refreshmen­ts available. Adults $20.00. No BYO. Campsites available. Inquiries: 6265 5075. Tasmania Chinese Lantern Festival Free event open to the public today in the Tasman Room at Wrest Point from 2pm. The event engages with families and hosts multicultu­ral performanc­es. Inquiries: 0414 352 356. Highland Gathering Tomorrow 10am-4pm at the Village Green, Richmond. See pipe bands, Highland dancing, Clarence City Concert Band, Rakish Paddy, specialty stalls and much more. A great day out with the family. Inquiries: Di 0408 528 658. Annual Floral Tribute The Hobart Town (1804) First Settlers Associatio­n’s Annual Floral Tribute will be held at 11am on Wednesday, February 20 at the First Settlers’ Monument in Hunter St. This year will mark the 215th anniversar­y of the landing by Lieutenant David Collins and his party. Representa­tives of government, the defence forces, churches and other dignitarie­s will be present. Descendant­s and members of the public are welcome to attend and lay flowers at the memorial. Inquiries: Call Stephany Fehre on 0437 602 679. Centenary of Launceston Junior Technical School A centenary celebratio­n for Launceston Junior Technical School and Launceston Junior High School will be held at the Launceston Tailrace Centre, Riverside. Bookings essential, no walk-ins. Inquiries: 0419 886 967; or email nkerriso@bigpond.net.au

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