Every Saturday the tasty Harvest Market takes over the Cimitiere Street parking area to share fresh food and produce. Discover a wide range of vendors and local brands to support.

Spring has sprung as Entally Estate's annual celebration of the season blooms this weekend. Gardenfest includes stalls such as indoor and outdoor plants, mulches, gardening tools, accessories, and sculptures. Also on offer will be Devonshire tea, exhibitions, displays, wine tastings, and a raffle. Up to 2000 people will be allowed on site at once and masks are mandatory, with organisers recommending people bring their own. However, some will be provided on site if needed. Dogs are allowed at the event if on a leash. For tickets visit entallyestate.com.au/gardenfest.

The State League's champion will be decided on the weekend, with semi-final action on Saturday followed by grand final play on Sunday in the Basketball Tasmania Gala. The sole Northern team competing is the Launceston Lightning women, who finished second on the ladder and are coached by Launceston Tornadoes coach Sarah Veale.

Sally's Ride aims to create a healthy community while raising funds and awareness of mental health issues in youth. There will be five rides on offer to cater for all abilities: St.LukesHealth 10-kilometre Family Ride, ALA Partners 25-kilometre Recreational Ride, Tas Gas 45-kilometre Challenge, Briggs Financial 70-kilometre Challenge and Peak Computer 100-kilometre Sally's Ride. Rides will start from Royal Park, Launceston. For more information visit sallysride.com.au.

The National Book Council will hold its final event for 2021. The team are hoping to excite the community to think about books that would be welcomed by two to eight year old's for Christmas gifts. Carol Fuller from The Children's Book Council Australia is coordinating the event in partnership with the council. The event will be held at Pilgrim Church. Registration is required and can be done by emailing nationalbookcounciltasmania.gmail.com.