The Kiama Farmers' Market is held every Wednesday in Coronation Park at Surf Beach from 3-6pm.

Kiama Seaside Markets are on the third Sunday of the month from 9am–3pm at Black Beach. For stall bookings call 0457773063.

Gerringong Markets is on the third Saturday of the month at Gerringong Town Hall, 8am-1pm. For bookings call Margaret Hyslop 4234 2564 or Patricia Crowhurst 4234 4904.

GROUPS

Blowhole Buskers Ukulele Group meet each Monday at Village Centre Blue Haven: 2-3pm, beginners welcome. Thursday – North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre: 7–9pm.

Friday Friends is a non religious group of elderly that meet each Friday at the Kiama Uniting Church from 9.30am-1pm. For details call Linda on 4232 1215

Gerringong and District Seniors meet each Wednesday at Gerringong Town Hall, 9.30am for morning tea and a chat. Doreen Woods 4234 2268.

The Illawarra Breast Cancer survivors group meet on the second Tuesday of each month at Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church Hall, Manning St. Kiama, 10am-12pm. Moira 4234 0324.

Kiama Jamberoo Community Music Assoc. runs a variety of musical groups. All groups play fortnightly Wed/Thur, 6.30pm at Jamberoo Chapel Soundspace, 11 Wyalla Rd, Jamberoo. Email KJcommunitymusic@bigpond.com or call 0488 549 838.

Kiama Pipe Band is keen to talk to anyone interested in joining the band. The band practises on Wednesdays 7–9pm at the Uniting Church Hall in Manning St. Kiama. John Kenny 0434 989 253.

Kiama Group of Knitters Guild NSW Inc meet on the third Saturday of the month at Kiama Uniting Church, 1.30pm. Sue 42321798

The Kiama Quilters Guild meet each Wednesday from 10am-2pm in the Joyce Wheatley Hall, Hindmarsh Park. New members welcome. Robyn B 0409043923 or Robyn J 0427655052.

The Kiama Spinners, Weavers & Embroiderers Inc meet each Tuesday morning at the Coachhouse Gallery, Farmer Street, Kiama from 9.15am to 12pm.

Kiama U3A, North Kiama Community Centre, Meeham Dr. Monday talks program 2-4pm. We have a wide range of extra classes, (extra fees on enrolment).

Illawarra Women’s Health Centre have various musical groups: drumming, ukulele, musical moments. For information call 4255 6800.

Craft get-togethers at St Paul’s Church Hall, 17 Railway Ave, Minnamurra. Tuesdays during school terms 9.30am-12pm, bring your own craft project and do your own thing. Call 4232 2066.

Sing Australia Kiama meets every Wednesdays, 7.30pm. Fun packed & harmonious. Call Rick 0439453107.

Learn new skills, gain confidence with speaking in public at Kiama Toastmasters, 7pm on first and third Tuesdays, Kiama Leagues Club. Noelene 4232 2573.

Women’s Health Service, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District: Free Well Women’s Clinics providing free pap smears, health advice and information about women’s health issues. Call 1300 792 755 to book appointment. Women’s Health Nurse 0477 723 421.

The Music Teachers' Association of NSW Illawarra is holding a GM on June 18, 10.30am, Dapto Anglican Church Café, Moombara St. Dapto. Contact Elaine Davis at Illawarra@musicnsw.com.au or 0438 098 347.

Kiama Community Calendar is a free service for not-for-profit organisations. Contributions are welcome and should reach the Kiama Independent by 1pm Wednesday for the following week's edition. Items should be as brief as possible and sent by email only. Email: community.isen@fairfaxmedia.com.au. Use Kiama Community Calendar in the subject line.