MPAS presents Sam Paine's Menagerie with the first show night Friday, February 14. Mudgee Performing Arts Society's first production of the year, Menagerie, is out of the ordinary. It is a collection of short plays written by just the one playwright, in this case, Mudgee's talented Sam Paine.

While the three plays have very different content, they are linked by being about the animal kingdom (including humans), giving rise to the name Menagerie.

Originally staged in 2007, the show was revived recently for a successful run in Potts Point and now comes home to Mudgee. Menagerie will be staged at Mudgee Town Hall Theatre at 7.30pm February 14,15, 21, and 22, and at a matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday, February 22. Tickets will be available at the door or online at mpas.org.au.

Today Mid-Western Regional Council Library will be celebrating Library Lovers' Day. Borrow five items or more from any of our branches for your chance to win a prize in the draw on the day!

Valentines Day at The Cellar by Gilbert. Visitmudgeeregion.com.au: The Cellar by Gilbert is open for dinner! Join them this Valentine's Day from 6pm! Bookings recommended.

Rocking Valentines Day at Mudgee Brewing company from 6.30pm. Three Eyed Monks are teaming up with Mudgee Brewing Co to bring you a Valentines Day treat!

Saturday February 15

Mudgee Branch of the Knitters Guild will be holding a meeting on Saturday, February 15 at 1pm. To be held in the Mudgee CWA Rooms, Market Street, Mudgee. New members welcome. Enquiries can be directed to Janet on 02 6372 0430.

The Lawson Park Markets are held by the river in the picturesque Lawson Park from 8am to 1pm.

The Mudgee Fine Foods Farmers' Markets are held in the picturesque grounds of Robertson Park, every third Saturday of the month from 8.30am.

Summer Acoustics, The Federal Hotel, Mudgee, tonight at 7pm.

Sunday, February 16

The next Mudgee Coffee and Cars will be held this Sunday, February 16 from 8am-11am at the Mudgee Railway Station. As usual this free event - organised by the Cudgegong Valley Pioneer Vehicle Club - is an informal gathering of car hobby enthusiasts who meet to share their passion for motor vehicles. Why not dust off your pride and joy and put it proudly on display. Everyone is invited, you don't need to own a car, just have an interest in them.

Breakfast and brunch will be available from the Mudgee and Districts Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association, serving delicious egg and bacon and sausage rolls along with an assortment of cold drinks and juices. Cafe Sassy Mobile Diner will again be the professional barista providing fabulous coffee and milk shakes.

This month's special guest exhibitor will be Stuart Barnes from Everything Mechanical.

Mala Prayer Beads workshop from 1pm at Mudgee Honey Haven 10 Hill End Road. Tickets at www.allevents.in

Summer Workshop: Gather and Cook with Kim Currie. Visitmudgeeregion.com.au and gather and cook with Kim Currie, starting with a stroll in the garden - create a range of simple seasonal dishes today from 4pm

Tuesday, February 18

The Write Stuff: teen writing group. Come along and play with words, create stories and learn new creative techniques. All teens looking to write (in any genre!), share ideas and develop their craft in a supportive environment are welcome to attend. Third Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:45pm in Mudgee Library. Email libraries@midwestern.nsw.gov.au or call 6378 2740.

Wednesday, February 19

Mid-Western Regional Council Meeting from 5.30pm. Mid-Western Regional Council generally holds regular meetings once a month on the third Wednesday. Occasionally Council holds extraordinary meetings. These are Council meetings held outside the normal meeting cycle, most often to consider matters of an urgent nature.

Sunday, February 23

An old time dance in aid of the Baird Institute for heart and lung surgical research. It will be held at Gulgong bowling club from 12.30pm to 4.30pm. There will be a lucky door and raffle prizes. Please bring a plate to share. $10 admission, for enquiries call Pat on 6372 6619.

Saturday, February 29

Got your tickets? Available online at http://bit.ly/2020charityshield. The Charity Shield will be held at Glen Willow Stadium on Saturday, February 29, details on Council's website https://bit.ly/2Od8SBl

Gulgong Markets are a group of local art, crafts, food plants and produce stalls that come together every fourth Saturday in Coronation Park, Gulgong.

Thursday, March 5

Free author talk at the library. Annie Seaton is the internationally published author of an impressive number of books - both standalone and series - including Daintree, the Second Chance Bay series, the Bindarra Creek books and Undara, a page-turning eco-adventure.

Saturday, March 7

Little Women, Bombshell and Dolittle screening in March. Tickets for the March movies will go on sale Monday, February 24. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.trybooking.com/eventlist/mudgeetownhallcinema

Saturday, March 14

Suck it Up Buttercup is a muddy obstacle course at Bunnamagoo Estate Wines in Mudgee, on Saturday, March 14.

Sunday, March 22

1st Mudgee Scout group 100 year community birthday party. From 9am to 12pm at the Scout hall. Entry by gold coin donation.