FROM THE COUNCIL DESK IMPORTANT DATES MON, May 17, 2021: Council Meeting, 7pm, Clare Council Chambers, 4 Gleeson St. Clare. Agendas and minutes are available to view on Council’s website: www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au Please contact council – [email protected] for the latest information on meeting accessibility. Meetings are currently available via Zoom on request. Idea Sharing Evening Emergencies impact us all – it’s time to share all our ideas and see if we can create even better outcomes. The final gathering for our communities to strengthen our management during emergencies will be on Wednesday, 5 May 7-9pm at the Auburn Institute – everyone welcome. Enquiries or to book: 8842 6400 or email: [email protected] Footpath replacement Pathways in Hentschke Park, Essington Avenue, Clare are being replaced over the next 10 days. Pedestrian access will be restricted in areas where work will be carried out. Library Officer Level 2 Applications are invited for the position of Library Officer Level 2 (0.75 FTE) at the Clare Library, beginning June 2021. Full job and person specifications on Council’s website: www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au Applications close on May 21, 2021 at 5pm. History Month – https://festival.history.sa.gov.au FRIDAY 7 MAY- 10am-3pm – Secondhand book sale, Clare Town Hall Foyer. Donations gratefully accepted. FRIDAY 7 MAY - 6.30pm, Clare Hotel, Dinner & Guest Speaker, Author Max Slee, who will talk about the life and explorations of early SA pioneer John Hill, for whom Hill River is named. RSVP by Monday 3 May to Gerald Lally – 0457 020 680 or [email protected] THURSDAY 13 MAY – starting at 11am – Clare History Walking Tour. Take a FREE guided walk through the historic Clare town precinct, starting at the Clare Library. THURSDAY 13 MAY – 6-7pm – The Red Gum Bookcase. It’s South Australia’s earliest surviving piece of furniture. Enjoy a talk with Justin Gare, Artlab Senior Objects Conservator. Bookings required: clarelibrary.eventbrite.com.au SATURDAY 22 MAY – 4.30-6.30pm – A Twilight Walk Among Penwortham’s Gravestones. $20pp Bookings: Meredith McInnis, 0427 051 881, [email protected] SATURDAY 30 MAY – 10am-3pm – Riverton History Centre Open Day. Adelaide Guitar Festival on the Road Relax, unwind and discover and enjoy three nights of great guitar music at iconic local venues – FREE events: MAY 21 – 7pm – Auburn Institute (Alana Jagt & Tom Kneebone, Mike Bevan, Cam Blokland). MAY 22 – 7pm – Mintaro Institute (Alain Valodze, Jimmy Bay, Cookie Baker, Taylor Pfeiffer). MAY 23 – 2pm – Riverton Community Hall (Hugh Stuckey, Kelly Menhennett, Slava & Sharon Grigoryan). Burra Street, Mintaro, Bridge Replacement Burra Street, Mintaro will be closed for bridge replacement works until approximately mid-June 2021. Detours will be in place. Refuse collections will not be affected, unless otherwise advised. For queries about this road closure and associated works please call: 8842 6400. Clare Valley Short Walks Six new short walks have been launched in our region to take in our scenic walking trails. More information here: www.clarevalley.com.au/explore/short-walks All Woman – Free networking event Free women’s networking event on Friday, 21 May at the Mintaro Institute, 4.30-6.30pm. Bookings essential – https://bit.ly/2QHPe5z Let’s Stop the Spread – Let’s Not Undo the Good Let’s not undo the good: get tested with any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild; stay home if you feel sick; wash your hands regularly, wipe down frequently touched surfaces and cover your coughs and sneezes; keep 1.5 metres away from other people whenever and wherever possible. www.stopthespread.sa.gov.au COVID-19 – keep up to date For detailed information for all the information in our current changing landscape please go to the State Government’s COVID-19 information website at https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/ Newsletter & Facebook Keep up to date with Council news by signing up for our newsletter (email: [email protected] ) or ‘liking’ our Facebook page. FOOTER ENDS .