Events Calendar - Northern Grampians Shire Council
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Events Calendar - Northern Grampians Shire Council
EVENTS Calendar 2015 3rd March Served with High Tea—Women in Business Workshop Series 6th March to 27th March Stawell & District University of the Third Age (U3A) Term 1 Great Western Community Hall, Main Street, Great Western Stawell Health & Community Centre, 8-22 Patrick Street, (2nd Floor, Ruby Room) Stawell “The 5 inefficiencies you do everyday without even knowing it” - Served with High Tea/Women in Business Workshop Series commences from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at the Great Western Hall. General admission includes: Buffet High Tea and Presentation at a cost of $37.00. Various dates as indicated: 6th March 13th March 1pm Drama 2.20pm BYO piece of music (3 minutes long) 1pm Creative Writing 2.20pm Current Affairs 1pm to 3.20pm Classical music (one hour sessions) Lunch organised by Ann Vanwell 1pm Making a Point in the 13th Century 2.20pm Trivia Quiz The VIP Package includes: Presentation, Reserved front section seating, Personal 2 Tier High Tea dessert stand at your table and 30 minutes SMART Session Consultation with chance for redemption post Workshop (Value total over $85.00) at a cost of $52.00. 20th March All registrations to be submitted by 2 March 2015. To register please follow the link: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/the-5-inefficiencies-you-doeveryday-without-even-realising-it-served-with-high -tea-women-in-tickets-15566374445 For further information, please contact Cheryl on (03) 5358 3183. For further enquiries, please contact: 0422 112 922 Livefast Lifestyle Café, Shop 5, Stony Creek Stores, Grampians Road, Halls Gap 5th March St Arnaud Football/Netball/Hockey Club Triathlon 25th March 27th March 7th March Maddison Wilson Performs at Livefast Performs live from 7.30pm, meals from 6.00pm. St Arnaud pool and surrounds, Grant Street, St Arnaud For table bookings, please contact Will Hudson on (03) 5356 4400. Suitable for youth under 16 through to forty plus years. Commences from 5.00pm to 7.30pm. Website: www.livefast.com.au For further information, please contact Roxanne on 0427 310 147 or Yelana on 0432 167 667. 1 8th March Stuart Mill Picnic Day Stuart Mill Recreation Reserve, Stuart Mill Low Road, Stuart Mill Commences from 10.00am Activities include: Fastest Farmer Competition, Novelty Races, Jumping Castle, Shearing Display, Face Painting/Balloons, Lego Display BBQ canteen , Vintage cars display and much more. For further information, please contact Neil Stead on 0409 779 938 or Debra Borg on (03) 5499 9277 11th March Festival of Small Halls Glenorchy Hall, Forest Street, Glenorchy Commences from 6.30pm to 10.00pm. Folk music festival which is touring through regional Victoria. A fun filled evening for the whole family. For further information, please contact Carly on (03) 5358 0507. 12th 13th & 14th March Moyston Sheep Dog Trials 13th March Free Business Forum in Horsham Australia China Business Council Horsham Golf Club, 304 Golf Course Road, Haven Commencing at 10.45am for 11.00am start. In partnership with Australia China Business Council and Regional Development Victoria. There will be a panel of expert speakers providing export and trade advice, tailored specifically to the Grampians business community. Please follow the links below for more information: http://www.acbc.com.au/events_526-2 http://www.acbc.com.au/initiatives_29 Or contact Regional Development Manager, James Scullin with any queries on (03) 9027 5611 or email: [email protected] 13th & 14th March Grampians Food Alliance Launch Ararat College Trade Training Centre, Brakly Street, Ararat Moyston oval, Ararat-Halls Gap Road, Moyston Friday 13th March: Featuring Emma Dean—Winner of Masterchef 2013 from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Depending on entries, the sheep dog trials will commence approximately 8.30am Thursday to 4.00pm, then 8.00am Friday to 5.00pm and Saturday 8.00am to 3.00pm, with finals beginning around 1.00pm. Activities include: Cooking demonstrations Local produce stalls Food swaps and live music FREE Entry There will be country catering: Morning and afternoon teas @$4 Lunch @ $10. Saturday 14th March from 10.00am to 3.00pm Local producers and backyard people and sites in your local area. Maps will be available at the Launch. On Friday after the finals there will be Roast Lamb/ Beef Salads @ $10 and Desserts @$5. The bar will open at 6.00pm to 10pm and entertainment from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. To register, please contact Meagan Ward by the 10th March 2015 on (03) 5352 6227 or Email: [email protected] Accommodation is available with powered sites – camping sites and local B & B’s. Enquiries: Max Mclean Ph: 0419 382 315 2 14th & 19th March Grampians Textures 2015 15th March (Cont) Stawell Regional Arts—Café Culture Series ‘The Sounds of Silent’ Various venues throughout Halls Gap Commences from 9.00am to 4.00pm each day. Autumn in the Grampians - Western Victoria, is a wonderful time of year. Tickets on sale at Stawell Library (03) 5358 1274, Cost: $20 (students 16 and under accompanied by an adult admitted free of charge), tickets at the door on sale at a cost of $25. Develop your interest and build on your skills in fibre arts at Grampians Texture. BYO drink and nibbles, tea/coffee & homemade cake available for purchase. An opportunity to work with leading Australian and international textile art tutors in 2, 4 or 6 day workshops. For further information, please contact David on (03) 5358 2059. For further information, please contact the Event organiser, Marion Matthews on 0428 825 971 or Email: [email protected] 15th March Block Party Residents in Stawell Stawell Regional Library, Cnr. Sloane & Patrick Streets, Stawell Commences from 11.00am to 2.00pm . barbeque, entertainment for all ages. 18th March National Playgroup Week Stawell Neighbourhood House, (at the Powerhouse), 42 Sloane Street, Stawell Held from 10.00am to 1.00pm (next to Cato Lake) Come along and join in the fun with your children. Activities include: Lunchbox demonstrations, Playgroup Victoria’s Play Van activities, boomerang painting and mask making, maternal child nurse and dietician will be there too. Casual A community event to introduce all residents (old and new) to sporting/social/community groups in Stawell. Promoting social connection/inclusion into the shire. RSVP: Tuesday 3 March for catering purposes to Sepe Illig or Kerry Wilson at the Stawell Library (03) 5358 1274 Email: [email protected] 15th March Stawell Regional Arts—Café Culture Series ‘The Sounds of Silent’ Stawell Entertainment Centre, 63-65 Main Street, Stawell The Café Culture Series ‘The Sounds of Silent’ will be held at the Stawell Entertainment Centre on Sunday 15 March 2015, from 5.00pm. (Cont) For more details, please contact: Suzie Hamilton on (03) 5358 7465 or Lisa Gillard on 0456 869 390. Hosted by Powerhouse Playgroup. 21st to 22nd March Country Fire Authority & State Emergency Services Halls Gap Zoo Fundraiser Halls Gap Zoo, Ararat-Pomonal Road, Halls Gap Commences between 10.00am and 4.00pm. Open days at zoo, Cost $5 entry per person, raising funds for local Country Fire Authority and State Emergency Services teams. For further information, please contact Rachel Deckert: 0419 009 254. 3 21st March Murder Mystery Show Fundraiser Stawell Central Park Clubrooms, Napier Street, Stawell Commences from 6.00pm to 10.30pm. Dress code: Semi formal or optional 1930’s mobster style. Pre drinks at 6.00pm with show and dinner commencing at 7pm. Cost: $100 per person (includes 2 course meal, beer, wine, soft drink and reduced cost spirits. Tickets available from Dave at Stawell Foster Mensland at 0408 996 803 or Susan Byron for enquiries at 0407 502 571. 26th March & 30th April Open Mic Night at Livefast Lifestyle Café Halls Gap Shop 5, 97 Grampians Road, Halls Gap Open for meals from 6.00pm, music from 7.00pm, open mic night from 8.00pm, last Thursday of each month from here through to Spring and Summer months. Local wine, craft beer ($5 each) and featuring a special menu. For further information or bookings, phone Will on (03) 5356 4400. www.livefast.com.au 28th & 29th March Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria State Rural Championships at St Arnaud Lord Nelson Park, Charlton Road, St Arnaud Commences at 8.30am until 4.00pm each day. Promoting teamwork and fire fighting skills for Country Fire Authority members. A series of events ran against the clock using fire fighting equipment on replica tanker stands. For further information, please contact Barry Wiseman on (03) 5499 8265. 28th & 29th March Woody’s Murray to Moyne Cycling Relay Cycle relay from Echuca to Hamilton/Port Fairy Annual fundraising cycle relay from Mildura. Echuca & Swan Hill to Port Fairy on the weekend of Saturday 28 & 29 March 2015. For further enquiries, please contact Maggie Leutton on 0467 788 765. 30th March Stawell Harness Club Race Day 78 Patrick Street, Stawell 27th March Wine & Savoury Tasting Stawell Hospital Auxiliary Bistro Opens at 12.30pm. Stawell Entertainment Centre, 63-65 Main Street, Stawell For further details, please contact: Lisa McIllvride Phone: (03) 5358 1237 Website: www.stawellharnessracing.com.au Commences at 6.30pm. Eight exciting races. Cost: $20/per person For further information, please contact Brenda Clark on (03) 5358 2059 or Eleanor Reid on (03) 5358 2032. 4 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th April Apex/Lions Stawell Easter Carnival Cato Park, Victoria Street, (across from Central Park), Stawell Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6.00pm to close. Monday from 11.00am to close. Contact: Doug Harvey 0406 234 342 3rd April Deep Lead Easter Art & Craft Exhibition Old Deep Lead School, Western Highway, Deep Lead From 10am–5pm daily. Admission $5 (including light refreshments). 3rd, 4th & 6th April (Cont) Stawell Golf Club Easter Events Ladies’ and men’s Stroke competition, held Saturday 4th April with Hit-Off from 12.00 noon to 12.30pm. Normal entry fees apply. Sponsored by Comfort Inn, Stawell. Ladies’ and men’s Stableford competition, held Monday 6th April. Registration from 11.30am to 12.15pm. (Includes afternoon tea). Sponsored by Hi-Way 8 Motor Inn. Contact: 0497 568 707 (Col Prockter) 3rd April Stawell Gift Calcutta Stawell Entertainment Centre, 63-65 Main Street, Stawell Contact: Shirley Strachan (03) 5358 1607 or 0418 507 933 Betting on the Gift commences Friday evening at the Stawell Entertainment Centre with the Calcutta and Call of the Card. 3rd April Great Western Rodeo Doors open to the public at 6.00pm. Great Western Racecourse, Moyston Road, Great Western Contact: Stawell Athletic Club on (03) 5358 1326 or www.stawellgift.com Strictly no BYO (checks apply). 3rd, 4th & 5th April Ozact presents ‘How You Like It’ Grampians Shakespeare Spectacular Free camping available onsite Friday night (Camping available other nights for a small fee). Recovery breakfast on sale Saturday morning. Plenty of action and activities for all the family. (Gates open 10am). Admission: at gates. Contact: Danny Hoare 0429 981 812 3rd, 4th & 6th April Stawell Golf Club Easter Events Marnoo Road, Stawell Ladies’ and men’s Stableford competition held Friday 3rd April Registration from 12.15 to 12.45pm, Shot Gun start 1.00pm (includes afternoon tea). Sponsored by Albright Metals. (Cont) Heatherlie Quarry (11 kms from Halls Gap), Roses Gap Celebrate with OZACT, its Twentieth Anniversary of performing Shakespeare in the great outdoors - ‘AS YOU LIKE IT’. Performances each day commence at 3.00pm. AS YOU LIKE IT is Shakespeare’s enthralling ‘exploration of love’, set in court and country. It is a tumultuous journey of deception and desire, rivalry and romance, pathos and parade of wit. (Cont) 5 3rd, 4th & 5th April (Cont) Ozact presents ‘How You Like It’ Grampians Shakespeare Spectacular Pack a rug and cushion and share the exceptional magic of Shakespeare in the great outdoors. Bookings: www.ozact.com or call 0419 330 516. Tickets also available at the venue. Website: www.ozact.com 4th April Stawell SES Market SES Drill Hall, Sloane Street, Stawell Commences at 9.00am to 3.00pm, home grown produce, craft, plants and clothing. Contact: Jenny on 0408 501 918 or Alan on 0408 247 034 4th April Stawell Main Street Sensation Main Street, Stawell In true Easter Saturday tradition, the Main Street will be closed to traffic from 9am to 1pm so locals and tourists alike can soak up the Easter atmosphere, live music, children’s activities plus much more! Indulge in local specialty shopping, great coffee and food delights. Contact: Dave Kaczynski (03) 5358 1137 4th April The Wander Inn Easter Market Wander Inn, 2637 Northern Grampians Road, Wartook Valley, Wartook On the grounds of the Wander Inn, commences at 10.00am to 4.00pm Contact: Jenny (03) 5383 6377 4th & 5th April Stawell Collectors, Restorers & Hobby Show Stawell Clay Target Complex, Lavett Road, Stawell Held over two days during Easter. Saturday: 10.00am to 5.00pm Sunday: 10.00am to 4.00pm This event will cater for all makes and models of vintage and classic cars, plus motor cycle, 4WD and motor sports performance equipment, including all types of memorabilia and cars for sale. Swap meet held on Sunday. Admission: $5.00 (Children under 16 free) All enquiries to Phil on (03) 5358 2178 4th April Big Bucks Bingo Stawell Bowling Club, Napier Street, Stawell 60 games, two jackpots, refreshments available. Eyes down at 6pm. Admission: $6 per session per set of books. Contact: Margaret Puddy on (03) 5358 3768 5th April Lindsay Kent Memorial 5km Fun Run/3km Walk or Run Stawell Racecourse, Pomonal Road, Stawell Enter, start & finish at Stawell racecourse car park. Winners’ & Random Sash. Spot prizes. Assembly 8.30am for 9.00am sharp start. Entry: $10 Adults & $5 U/14. Contact: Keith Lofthouse (03) 5356 2493. 6 5th April Halls Gap Primary School Market Halls Gap Primary School, School Road, Halls Gap Homemade & home grown produce, goodies, clothes, art & craft items held at the School grounds, Halls Gap. 9.00am to 2.00pm Easter Sunday. Bacon & egg rolls from 9.00am. Sausage sizzle from 11.00am. All proceeds to the school. Website: http://www.hgps.vic.edu.au/craft.html 5th April Ecycle Solutions Stawell Gold Cup Stawell Racecourse, Pomonal Road, Stawell Commences Easter Sunday from 11.00am to 8.00pm. A feature event, attracting big crowds, entertainment, activities, live music, fashions on the field, face painting, temporary tattoos, jumping castle, rock climbing wall and Kelly Sports supervised children’s activities. Geared towards a family fun day and themed as the Stawell Easter Sunday Children’s Eggstravaganza, it is a must for any family with highlights such as ‘Over-sized Children’s Egg and Spoon Race’ and the ‘Golden Easter Egg Hunt’. Buses will run from Halls Gap, Lake Fyans and the Gift Hotel in Stawell before and after the last race. An eight race card is programmed, commencing at 1.00pm and the last at 5.30pm. There will be a full bar, catering and TAB facilities available on-course and a band playing after the last race. Cost: Adult $20, Concession $15, children under 17 FREE when accompanied by an adult. 5th April (Cont) Ecycle Solutions Stawell Gold Cup Website:www.countryracing.com.au/stawell-wimmera -racing-club Facebook: Stawell Racing Club Follow us on Twitter: @StawellRacing 12th April Stawell Regional Arts—Stage Show ‘Belles of Broadway’ Stawell Entertainment Centre, 63-65 Main Street, Stawell The stage show ‘Belles of Broadway’ will be held at the Stawell Entertainment Centre on Sunday 12 April 2015, from 2.00pm. For further information, please contact David Clark on (03) 5358 2059. 15th to 24th April ‘Touched by Talin’ & ‘Million Steps for a Cure’ Northern Grampians Shire Between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm, awareness and fundraising for these two causes. For further information, please contact Jane on 0403 259 824 17th April Stawell Harness Club Race Day at TABCORP PARK Western Freeway, Melton Held at TABCORP PARK. For further details, please contact: Lisa McIllvride Phone: (03) 5358 1237 Website: www.stawellharnessracing.com.au For further information, please contact, Penny Penfold or Marcus Marrow on (03) 5358 5290. (Cont) 7 18th April Folk for Refugees 2nd May Stawell Regional Arts ‘Gallipoli’ Fallen Giants Vineyard, 4113 Ararat-Halls Gap Road, Halls Gap Stawell Entertainment Centre, 65 Main Street, Stawell Commences at 3.00pm to 9.00pm. Stage Show ‘Gallipoli’ performance to be held in the Stawell Entertainment Centre at 7.30pm. This benefit gig is to raise awareness and funds for Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Footscray. For further information, please contact Corinne Leahy on (03) 5356 4601 or 0409 334 800, and/or email: [email protected] 25th April ANZAC Day March and Service For further information, please contact David on (03) 5358 2059. 10th May Mother’s Day Classic Walk North Park, Lamont Street, Stawell Commences from 8.00am to 12.00noon. Main Street, Stawell Commencing at 11.00am in Main Street and at the War Memorial in Main Street. To promote community awareness of breast cancer and to provide community opportunity to participate in walk/fun run. For further information, please contact Des Leonard on (03) 5358 3588. For further information, please contact Merrilyne Middleton on (03) 5358 1952 or 0428 501 135 or Pam on (03) 5358 5464 or 0428 598 272. 2nd May Petanque Autumn Triples Tournament 13th May Stawell Harness Club Race Day Halls Gap Boule-o-Drome, situated at the Halls Gap oval, Grampians Road, Halls Gap Annual Tournament held in conjunction with Grampians Grape Escape weekend. Please refer to the website for detailed costs of tournament entry fees and packages associated with the Grampians Grape Escape. Website: www.grampianspetanque.com.au Membership of the Grampians Petanque Club Inc. is open to individuals and corporate entities. The individual membership fee is currently $20 per a and each Saturday a social game is held at 2.00pm at the Boule-o-Drome. Visitors are always welcome and equipment is supplied. Contact: Tim Walsh (Secretary) on (03) 5356 4288 Email: [email protected] 78 Patrick Street, Stawell Bistro Opens at 12.30pm. Eight exciting races. For further details, please contact: Lisa McIllvride Phone: (03) 5358 1237 Website: www.stawellharnessracing.com.au 24th May 4th Annual Run the Gap Fun Run MOCO Gallery, 475-481 Grampians Road, Halls Gap With breathtaking views of Mt William and the Serra Range, participants can choose the 6km run/walk or go the distance in a 12km run which includes a lap across the stunning Lake Bellfield, finishing with a complimentary brekky brunch in Halls Gap village parklands. (Cont) 8 24th May (Cont) 4th Annual Run the Gap Fun Run Run the Gap is a not for profit organisation with all profits going to enhance Bike/Walk tracks and Fitness areas in Halls Gap. Registration open online in December, or contact event organiser, Monique on (03) 5356 4664. Website: www.runthegap.com.au 31st May Stawell Regional Arts Café Culture Series ‘Taliska’ Stawell Entertainment Centre, 63-65 Main Street, Stawell The Café Culture Series ‘Taliska’ will be held at the Stawell Entertainment Centre Sunday 31 May 2015, from 5.00pm. 11th June (Cont) Stawell Regional Arts Classical Talent on Tap Evening This event is open to people of all ages and in particular students who are studying classical music and who would like to share their talent with the local community. All members of the local community, especially family and friends are invited to come along and support and enjoy this special evening. Entry by gold coin donation and soup, tea and coffee will be supplied. For more information or to register interest in performing or to book a table, please contact David on (03) 5358 205 9 or email: [email protected] 10th to 12th July Winter Woollies Festival For further information, please contact David Clark on (03) 5358 2059. Stawell Neighbourhood House (Powerhouse), 42 Sloane Street, Stawell 1st June Stawell Harness Club Race Day Commences 4.00pm to 6.00pm on Friday, 10.00am to 5.00pm Saturday and 10.00am to 4.00pm on Sunday. 78 Patrick Street, Stawell Bistro Opens at 12.30pm. Entry: Gold coin donation from the public Eight exciting races. $1 per item to be sold with 25% of sales going to Stawell Eventide Homes, with all profits on the day. For further details, please contact: Lisa McIllvride Phone: (03) 5358 1237 Website: www.stawellharnessracing.com.au For all enquiries, please contact Cherrelle Nicholson on 0447 358 992. 11th June Stawell Regional Arts Classical Talent on Tap Evening Stawell Uniting Church Hall, Scallan Street, Stawell Commencing at 7.00pm (Cont) Denotes change/first time advertised For further information please visit: www.ngshire.vic.gov.au or contact Carly Garonne, Community Partnerships Officer on (03) 5358 0507 or email: [email protected] 9