What’s On in the Towong Shire October 2018

OPENING A FARM GATE – UPPER MURRAY Wednesday 3 October Venue: Council Chambers Time: 5pm to 7pm Contact and bookings: Towong Shire Council on 02 6071 5100 or visit www.eventbrite.com.au Cost: Free Thinking of selling your home grown produce to your local community and visitors? Yes? Then this workshop is a must. Let us walk you through your legal obligations, inform on how best to market your produce, and give you some pointers on what does and doesn’t work in your neck of the woods.

FIESTY FISHING AND TASTY TIDBITS MITTA VALLEY LANDCARE Sunday 7 October Venue: Lake Banimboola, Dartmouth Road, Dartmouth Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Contact and bookings: Robyn on 0427 495 864 or Doris on 0499 977 471. Bookings are essential. Cost: Free A family fishing day on the banks of Lake Banimboola, Dartmouth with fishing lessons for the children, fresh local produce to try and market stalls. Food stalls for lunch and morning tea includes loaded baked potatoes, damper and billy tea, Mitta Valley Lamb, pancakes and much more. At 11am, guest speaker Rim Riteman from the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will be discussing the biosecurity risk to farming in Australia.

CEEBRATING PIONEER MUSEUM 20TH ANNIVERSARY Sunday 7 October Venue: Granya Pioneer Museum Time: From 10.00am Contact: Jenny McKinley on 0421 340 288 or Lyn O’Shea on 02 6072 9590 Cost: Contact Jenny or Lyn for more details. Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Granya Pioneer Museum with morning tea from 10.00am, the unveiling of the ‘Star Wagon’ which was used by James Star to carry goods to settlers in the area from 1870s onwards at 1.30pm. A BBQ lunch is available.

2018 CORRYONG PIONEER CEMETERY WALK Tuesday 9 October Venue: Corryong Pioneer Cemetery Time: Commences 5.30pm sharp. Contact and bookings: Man from Snowy River Museum on 02 6076 2600 Cost: $20.00 for Dinner – Bookings Essential The Upper Murray Historical Society and the Man from Snowy River Museum are celebrating the Victoria History Week with a walk through the Corryong Pioneer Cemetery followed by dinner at the Court House Hotel in the historic dining room.

BIRD WALK WITH JUDY COCHRANE Tuesday 9 October Venue: Pelican Park/Boat Ramp Time: 9.30am-10.30am Contact and bookings: Towong Shire Council on 02 6071 5100 Cost: Free Bird walk commencing at the Pelican Park/Boat ramp, sensible walking shoes and hat are a must, binoculars (not essential)

INAUGURAL MIXED VETERANS TOURAMENT 18 HOLE STABLEFORD Thursday 11 October Venue: Walwa Golf Club Time: 8.30am for 9.00am start Contact and bookings: John Blackburn 02 6037 1232 or Trevor Bagley 02 6037 8114 Cost: $20.00 includes lunch Walwa Gold Club present s the Inaugural Mixed Veterans Tournament 18 Hole Stableford. Entries before 5th October, golflink numbers with entries. Prizes for men and women.

PING-PONG-A-THON Friday 12 October Venue: Sacred Heart school Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Contact and bookings: Gerard Evans on 02 6076 1138. Cost: Fundraiser, collect sponsors. As part of a national campaign, people from all over the Upper Murray region will play table tennis to raise funds and awareness of the impact of human trafficking and exploitation. Funds raised support charities in South East Asia who are working to bring about a positive change. An Australian first with three venues in Corryong this year – go to www.pingpongathon.com for more details.

UPPER MURRAY FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET Saturday 13 October Venue: Attree Park Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm Contact and bookings: Kerrie Haycraft on 0408 685 900 Featuring a variety of fresh and local produce including local wines, preserves, cakes, chocolates, plants, arts, crafts and much more.

TALLANGATTA TALL TRESTLE TREADLE Sunday 14 October Venue: Park the car in for a bus ride to Corryong for start of the ride. Time: Contact organisers Contact and bookings: Kerry Love on 02 6071 2334 or Rob Caddell on 0417 294 234 www.highcountryrailtrail.org.au Cost: $80.00 includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Explore the magnificent forests of the Upper Murray on your bicycle with this marvellous day of easy riding through the upper reaches of the High Country Rail Trail. Participants will take part in four rides with bus shuttle between each section. Ride from Corryong to Colac Colac, Shelly Station to Station, Koetong Station to Darbyshire and finally finish your ride from Old Tallangatta to Tallangatta.

RUBBER SOUL – THE BEATLES SHOW Monday 15 October Venue: Tallangatta Memorial Hall Time: 10.00am Contact and bookings: Towong Shire Council on 02 6071 5100. Bookings essential. Cost: $15.00 for Towong Shire Seniors Towong Shire presents Rubber Soul – The Beatles Show in celebration of Victoria Seniors Festival. Free bus from Corryong, Mitta Mitta and Bellbridge. For more information visit www.towong.vic.gov.au

PING-PONG-A-THON – CORRYONG HEALTH Friday 19 October Venue: Mittamitite A – Corryong Health Time: 9.00am – 7.00pm Contact and bookings: Jenni Wood on 02 6076 3236 or email: [email protected] Cost: Fundraiser, collect sponsors. As part of a national campaign, people from all over the Upper Murray region will play table tennis to raise funds and awareness of the impact of human trafficking and exploitation. Funds raised support charities in South East Asia who are working to bring about a positive change. An Australian first with three venues in Corryong this year – go to www.pingpongathon.com for more details.

DART DAM TROUT TROLLING TOURNAMENT Friday 19 October, Saturday 20 October & Sunday 21 October Venue: Dart Pub Time: Commences 12.00pm, 19 October – Finishes 12.00pm, 21 October. Contact and bookings: Ron on 0409 148 690 Cost: $65 - $75. Friday night BBQ optional $10. Dart Dam Trout Trolling Tournament is a fishing competition fundraiser for the Dartmouth CFA and community. Trolling for Trout only on Dartmouth Dam in North East Victoria. The major prize for just entering the competition is an Electric Troll buddy Kit valued at $1,295. Registrations close 30 September 2018. Commencing 12pm Friday and ending 12pm Sunday. Entry fee includes Saturday night meal at the Dartmouth Pub. Friday night BBQ in the Dart Pub dining room is an additional cost of $10per person but must be booked and paid for with entry fee. Dartmouth CFA will have a sausage sizzle at final weigh in on Sunday. Great prizes for each category. To find out more visit http://dartmouth.net.au/dart-dam-trout-trolling-tournament/

CUDGEWA SPRING MARKET Saturday 20 October Venue: Cudgewa Hall Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm Contact: Tracey Paul on 0448 760 774 Come and celebrate spring at the Cudgewa Spring Market! There will be plenty of arts and crafts, plants, preserves, cakes, bric-a-brac, sausage sizzle and more.

NATIVE BEES AND POLLINATORS WITH KAREN RETRA Tuesday 23 October Venue: Tallangatta Library and Community Centre, followed by a garden walk to find local pollinators. Time: 10.00am-12.00pm Contact and bookings: Towong Shire Council on 02 6071 5100. Register by 17 October. Cost: $5.00

PING-PONG-A-THON Friday 26 October & Saturday 27 October Venue: Corryong Baptist Church Time: 3.00pm 26th – 3.00pm 27th Contact and bookings: Craig and Jennifer Stephens on 02 6077 9166 Cost: Fundraiser, collect sponsors. As part of a national campaign, people from all over the Upper Murray region will play table tennis to raise funds and awareness of the impact of human trafficking and exploitation. Funds raised support charities in South East Asia who are working to bring about a positive change. An Australian first with three venues in Corryong this year – go to www.pingpongathon.com for more details.

COLAC COLAC CARAVAN PARK CONCERT WEEKEND Friday 26 October & Saturday 27 October Venue: Colac Colac Caravan Park, 1994 Murray Valley Hwy, Colac Colac Time: From 4.00pm on Friday & from 2.00pm on Saturday Contact and bookings: Colac Colac Caravan Park on 02 6076 1520 Cost: Tickets $20.00 per person (accommodation extra) Be entertained under the stars for two nights of live music at the Colac Colac Caravan Park with a variety of talent on show which will include Classic, Country and Rock. This two day concert features the talented likes of Joe Attana, Molly Waters, Renata and Jim, Dale Hudson, Deborah Helen Wright and local artist and poet Maurie Foun.

CORRYONG MACHINERY CLUB INC TALLANGATTA SWAP MEET, HISTORIC RALLY & SHOW ‘N’ SHINE Saturday 27 October & Sunday 28 October Venue: Tallangatta Showgrounds Time: Gates open from 7am both days Contact: Les Hanley 0429 003 385, Jason Klippel 0438 419 537 or Bruce Tregilgas 0438 437 037 Cost: $10.00 per person, children under 16 are free. Camping available $10.00 per night. Corryong Historic Machinery Club Inc. presents the Tallangatta Swap Meet, Historic Rally and Show ‘n’ Shine. Come along and enjoy a fun day or weekend out with the family, experience live music, wander around the swap meet and see a range of activities including David Brown tractor display, stationary engines, vintage, classic tractors, cars, trucks, motorcycles, market stalls and show ‘n’ shine. Camping is available for anyone wishing to stay for the whole weekend.

CORRYONG HEALTH CARER’S DAY Saturday 27 October Venue: Upper Murray Resort – Walwa Time: TBA Contact and bookings: Corryong Health on 02 6076 3200 Cost: Free Corryong Health will be holding a Carer’s Day for carers and families of people with disabilities from 7 years old to 23 years old. This will be a relaxing and informative day with numerous events being held throughout the day for everyone involved. If you or someone you know would like to be a part of this day please contact Corryong Health for more details.

DRY STONE WALL MAKING WORKSHOP WITH TED AND GLENDA MINTY Sunday 28 October Venue: “Binderee” 1497 Murray Valley Highway, Huon Time: 9.30am - 12.00pm

Contact and bookings: Towong Shire Council on 02 6071 5100. Register by 24 October. Cost: $5.00 for morning tea (pay on the day)

REGULAR EVENTS

MOSAICS, FUN AND MORE MOSAICS Every Monday Venue: Tallangatta Trade Store, 4 Banool Rd, Tallangatta Time: 10.00am to 1.30pm Contact: Aaryn on 0407 910 368 Cost: From $20 (BYO materials) Learn how to mosaic from start to finish. Only $30 per person includes most materials or for $20 per person bring your own project and materials.

JAM SESSION Every Wednesday Venue: Corryong Neighbourhood Centre, Hanson Street, Corryong Time: 6.00pm Contact: Corryong Neighbourhood Centre on 02 6076 2176 Cost: Free Share your talents with other locals who enjoy music and performing. Meet others who are interested in various musical styles and develop your skills together.

TAI CHI Every Wednesday Venue: Tallangatta Health Service, Barree Street, Tallangatta Time: 7.30am and 4.30pm Contact: Tallangatta Health Service on 02 6071 5200 Cost: Free Tai Chi is valuable in promoting health and improving concentration and overall wellbeing. Anyone regardless of age or level of fitness can practice and benefit from Tai Chi. Loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes should be worn to classes. The Tallangatta Health Service conducts two classes per week on a Wednesday, facilitated by Barb Ritchie. Barb has practiced Tai Chi for over 15 years. If you are interested in participating in the classes, they are held on Wednesday from 7.30am to 8.15am and a new class is due to commence on Wednesday afternoon from 4.30pm to 5.30pm (depending on numbers).

MAINLY MUSIC Every Wednesday (except during school holidays) Venue: Corryong Baptist Church, Hanson Street, Corryong Time: 10.30am to 12.00pm Contact: Kirsty on 0411 524 442 Cost: $3 per child (capped at $8) Would you like to bond with your children, have lots of fun, meet other parents and be nurtured at the same time? If the answer to this question is yes, then Mainly Music is definitely for you! Each week parents bring their young children, aged from birth to pre-school, for a half hour session of song, actions, rhymes and rhythm. Adults are encouraged to interact and participate with their children. This is then followed by morning tea which is provided. After morning tea there is an opportunity for the children to play and socialise while the adults get a chance to chat.

TRIVIA NIGHT Every Thursday night Venue: Corryong Hotel Motel, Corryong Time: 6.30pm Contact: Corryong Hotel Motel on 02 6076 1004 Cost: Free entry. Winning team wins $200, with a chance to win $5000. If you fancy yourself a bit of a trivia buff and know your way around the World Book Encyclopedia then come on down every Thursday for our trivia nights. This is a fun night out for all ages and kicks off at 6.30pm. If you are a local sporting, community, school or charity group, this is a wonderful opportunity to fund raise - if your team wins donate your winnings to your group! It’s that easy. Terms and conditions available at the bar.

TECHNOLOGY PLAYGROUP Every Thursday and Friday Venue: Corryong Neighbourhood Centre, Corryong Time: Morning and afternoon (no specified times) Contact: Corryong Neighbourhood Centre on 02 6076 2176 Cost: $5 per person Are you interested in learning about your new technology device or learning how to use different apps or tools? Bring along your device or jump on one of the CNC’s computers to learn some new skills.

ADULT COLOURING SESSION Every Thursday Venue: Corryong Library, Corryong Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm Contact: Corryong Library on 02 6076 2160 Cost: Free Get your creative juices flowing at the adult colouring sessions put on by the Corryong Library. Great stress relief, meditation and socialising over a cup of tea. Fun and free for all to attend.

GETTING CRAFTY Every Friday Venue: 39 Hanson Street, Corryong (next to the Post Office) Time: 1.00pm to 3.30pm Contact: Corryong Neighbourhood Centre on 02 6076 2176 Cost: $5 per person Held with Michelle Collins, bring your own project along to work on or suggest a craft or project that the group may like to learn.

STORYTIME AT CORRYONG LIBRARY First Thursday of every month Venue: Elyne Mitchell Library, Corryong Time: 10.00am Contact: Towong Shire Council (Corryong Office) on 02 6076 2160 Cost: Free Bring the little ones to Corryong Library on the first Thursday of every month to find out what storyteller Shirley has in store!

STORYTIME AT TALLANGATTA LIBRARY First Friday of every month Venue: Tallangatta Library and Community Centre Time: 10.00am Contact: Tallangatta Library on 02 6071 2955 Cost: Free Bring the little ones to the Tallangatta Library on the first Friday of every month to find out what storyteller Jo has in store!

SPOTLIGHT First Friday of every month (except during school holidays) Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Donaldson Street, Corryong Time: 3.30pm to 5.00pm Contact: Linda Nankervis – [email protected] Cost: Free Five to fourteen year old students are welcome to attend and enjoy afternoon tea, games, stories and craft activities. Meet at the quiet tree then walk to the Uniting Church Hall.

BUSH POETRY AND ACOUSTIC MUSIC Third Sunday of every month Venue: The Resting Place – Poet’s Paradise, Towong Time: From 3.00pm Contact: Maurie Foun on 0429 100 279 Cost: Free Free regular live acoustic music and bush poetry sessions held at 'The Resting Place – Poet’s Paradise' have gained the reputation of being the friendliest gig in Corryong. A group of talented local musicians head up the entertainment which often includes poetry recitations from some of Australia's best exponents. Host, Maurie Foun, himself an acclaimed performing poet, warmly welcomes and encourages the involvement of his visitors. Sessions held on the third Sunday of each month are rounded off with a shared camp-oven and open fire cooked meal.

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