After months of planning, the Rotary Club of Kiama would like to say “thank you, thank you, and thank you” to everyone who came out and shared their “Christmas In July” Trivia Night on Friday, 21 July 2023.

There was a flurry of excitement, with over 200 people in their Christmas costumes adorning the Kiama Pavilion and eagerly decorating their team tables. Flashing lights, Christmas Trees, Christmas bonbons, Santas and reindeer were out in abundance. The wonderful Kiama Pipe Band welcomed the trivia teams with Christmas Carols and other well-known tunes. There was fierce competition between the teams, with a tie being the final result.

A great night was had by all and was made possible by wonderful Community, Sponsors, Donors and the Rotary Kiama team. A special vote of gratitude to the Kiama Pipe Band for the fabulous music, Dave Evans from Laughter House Entertainment and our Rotary friends who stepped up to help on the night.

Thanks also to the team at, Camden & Kiama Furniture One, Kiama Leagues Club, Collins Street Dental, The Sebel Harbourside – Yves Bar & Bistro, PCL Money, Kiama Farmers' Market, Wildginger Kiama, Shellharbour Wild, Jamberoo Action Park, Coastal Float, Endota day spa Kiama, Jamberoo Bowling Club, Tussta Hair, Manning Street Cellars, and Hello Weekend.

The “Christmas in July” Raffle was drawn during the evening with thanks to Tonia Barnes, District Governor, Rotary District 9675, for drawing the prizes.  Congratulations go to the Raffle Winners:

1st Prize: Ticket #0846 Deidre Backhouse: Weber BBQ donated by Kiama and Camden Furniture One 

2nd Prize: Ticket #0127 Greg Davies: Shellharbour Whale Watch Voucher donated by Shellharbour Wild 

3rd Prize: Ticket #0142 Anne Doorn: Yves Cocktail & Bistro Voucher donated by The Sebel Harbourside Kiama 

4th Prize: Ticket #0549 Jill Wilson: Wildginger Kiama Voucher donated by Wildginger 

5th Prize: Ticket #0195 Katrina Evans: Jamberoo Action Park Voucher donated by Jamberoo Action Park 

Funds raised from this event will support Rotary Kiama's local, national, and international projects. Thanks to Kiama for all the support.