Meeniyan Motel

“MOO’S AT MEENIYAN”

WINERY OF THE MONTH

Cannibal Creek Winery, Tynong

Cannibal Creek Chardonnay 2005

Description

Creamed honey and rich melon aromas combine with yeasty characters on the nose. There is cleansing acidity on the palate and firm structure enhanced by the use of French oak barriques.13.5 alc/vol. 8 std drinks. Diam Closure.

Wine Making

• Barrel fermented in new and older oak aiming at the a minimum of 30% new wood. We carefully monitor malolactic fermentation to achieve the right balance and we control the temperature of ferments in the barrels, below 23 deg C at all times.
• Minimal handling is important and we try to only handle the wine when really necessarily so we retain fruit freshness and a clean palate.
• GOLD MEDAL WINNER
  Federation Square Regional Wine Awards 2009
• Finalist
  Federation Square ‘wine of the year’ Annual Awards 2009
• Winner
  Gippsland Wine Show 2008 and 2009

Cannibal Creek Pinot Noir 2006

Description

Violets and cherry aromas, and a delicate but concentrated mix of savoury characters on the palate makes this pinot a smooth and complex wine.

Medals

• Gippsland Wine Show 2009

COMING EVENTS

Christmas in July Week End

Roast turkey and Much more

July 9, 10, 11th 2010

Wagyu Beef dinner July 30th

Come and taste locally farmed Wagyu

3 course meal

Main course is a Wagyu mixed grill

Moo’s is fully licensed

For Bookings or more information ring Marty on 56640010

www.moosatmeeniyan.com.au

Launch of the Meeniyan Community Plan

Meeniyan Tavern Night 10 July 2010

Bookings Eric 5664 7376

Meeniyan Red Cross annual Progressive Dinner 17th July 2010

Bookings ring Mary 5664 7228 or Avril 5664 7403

MADS theartre Group’s Next Fabulous  Production

“THE UMBRELLA”

Friday 30th July 2010

Saurday 31st July 2010

Sunday 1st August 2010

Tickets at Meeniyan Newsagency, Revelations Foster, and Bairs Music Leongatha. or at the door

COST: Adults $15, children and concession $10

Donna’s gardening tips

Lyrebird’s Art Council concerts

Melbourn Male Welsh Choir Concert

25th July 2010 2pm

COST: $10

Bookings: Eric 5664 7376

Or buy tickets at the door

Plus lots more in the Meeniyan Newsletter down load now Meeniyan Newsletter July 2010

26 May—27 July

TOUCHED BY TEXTILES EXHIBITION

This exhibition was created using items selected from the Coal Creek collection. It is a small exhibit which is aimed to showcase those textiles which were used to clothe us, to protect us, to decorate our homes; to adorn us and to enrich our daily lives from a time gone by.

The exhibition features lace, wool, cotton, silk and felt clothes and accessories. Admission to the exhibition is FREE.

Open Thursday to Mondays 10am – 4.30pm and everyday 10am – 4.30 pm during school holidays

Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra

Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811

Email: rowenaa@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Website: http://coalcreekvillage.com.au

1 June—31 July

“FEEL FREE” EXHIBITION”

Paintings by Bub Clark.

Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00am to 5.30 pm, Saturday 10.00am – 3.00 pm

Venue: Mushroom Art / Craft Space, 40 Bair St, Leongatha

Contact: Margaret Tattersall, 03 5662 2144

Email: mushroomcrafts@dcsi.net.au

10 June—6 July

STITCHING UP A STORM

Stockyard Gallery’s 2010 Textile Exhibition.

Gallery Hours: Open Daily, 10am – 4pm

Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster

Contact: 03 5682 1125

Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au

Website: www.stockyardgallery.org.au

20 June—17 July

“THESE STRANGE PLACES”

These Strange Places – Works in Oil by Celeste Whittle and Collage and Glasswork by Sarah Dingwall.

Opening Sunday June 20 from 2-5pm.

Gallery Hours: Thurs – Mon (Closed Tues, Wed), 10am – 5pm

Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek

Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery,  03 5683 2481

Email: framing@geckostudiogallery.com.au

Website: www.geckostudiogallery.com.au

26 June—22 July

PAPER TALISMAN EXHIBITION

Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to PAPER TALISMAN by Jane Power.

An exhibition of works on paper examining the symbology, memory and the mundane.

Opening Sunday 27th June from 2pm – 4pm

Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday), Weekends, 11-5pm

Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan

Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101

Website:http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au

26 June—11 July

“MORE THAN GOLD”

Foster Museum (Crawford Hall) has an exhibition running over the school holidays called “More than gold”. Illustrating that there was more than gold found in Foster. They will be open every day Saturday 26th June to 11 July from 10 am to 4 pm.

Venue: Foster Museum, Main St, Foster

Contact: Graeme Rogers, 03 5682 1760

1 July

VICTORIAN STATE PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Spectators welcome

Food and drinks available

Free entry

(Sign-posted from South Gippsland Highway)

Time: 10am – 2pm

Venue: St Helliers Rd, Grantville

Contact: Adrian and Wendy Tilling, 03 5659 2406

2 July — 3 July

NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Spectators welcome

Food and drinks available

Free entry

Venue: Pyramid Rock Road, Ventnor (Phillip Island) (First right after Grand Prix Track))

Contact: Adrian and Wendy Tilling, 03 5659 2406

2 July

2010 TWILIGHT TALKS — DR SUE TURNBULL

Brought to you by Foster’s Little Bookshop each Friday evening in July an author will give a talk.

The fee of $21 per head includes wine from Windy Ridge Winery and Finger Food from Catherine McGleads’ Promontory Gourmet Foods.

Bookings essential.

Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster

Contact: Foster’s Little Bookshop, 03 5682 2089

Email: flb@virtual.net.au

Website: www.stockyardgallery.org.au

3 July

SOUTH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET

Starting at 8am and finishing around 1pm

Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koala Drive, Koonwarra

Contact: Juliet Klauer, 03 5659 8208

Website: www.koonwarra.vic.au

4 July

JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET

Time: 8.30am – 1pm

Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna

Contact: Dawn Wylie, 03 5657 3253

4 July

KONGWAK MARKET

10am – 3pm

Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak

Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

8 July—20 July

“DESCENDANTS” – A MOTHER/DAUGHTER EXHIBITION

Stockyard Gallery, Foster, presents:

Sharon Anderson and Klaire Anderson.

- From Mother to Daughter

- From Past to Present

Gallery Hours: Open Daily, 10am to 4pm

Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster

Contact: Stockyard Gallery, 03 5682 1125

Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au

Website: www.stockyardgallery.org.au

9 July

2010 TWILIGHT TALKS

Brought to you by Foster’s Little Bookshop each Friday evening in July. Guest speaker Aaron Wood this week.

The fee of $21 per head includes wine from Windy Ridge Winery and Finger Food from Catherine McGleads’ Promontory Gourmet Foods.

Bookings essential.

Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster

Contact: Foster’s Little Bookshop, 03 5682 2089

Email: flb@virtual.net.au

Website: www.stockyardgallery.org.au

10 July

MEENIYAN TOWN TAVERN NIGHT

This month we reach the mid-point in the year’s presentations and as usual we have some new performers and some always welcome “Old Hands”. A young classical guitarista from Inverloch, a Ukulele player from Melbourne and a very well known local singer David Durrant all make their first appearance.

In the “Been Before” bracket we have Real Women, Tish Hanks and Danny Pellin, this time with son James and Steve Drury and perhaps wife Annie plus a couple of acts to be confirmed.

Starting at 8pm.

Cost: $6 and BYO drinks, nibbles and glasses. FREE tea and coffee

Bookings would be very helpful.

Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan

Contact: Eric, 03 5664 7376

Email: jazzbo@dcsi.net.au

10 July

SOUTH GIPPSLAND YOUNG FARMERS TRIVIA NIGHT

South Gippsland Young Farmers are holding a Trivia Night to raise funds to develop youth activities in the agricultural sector in South Gippsland.

Commences at 7.30pm. Anyone welcome

BYO nibbles. Coffee and tea provided. Drinks at bar prices.

Cost $10 per person tables of 8.

Bookings required.

Venue: Poowong Football Club Rooms

Contact: 0407 476 368

10 July

TOORA MARKET

8am – 12.30pm

Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora

Contact: Joyce, 5688 1237

11 July

FOUR PATHS TO DIETARY CHANGE — BEING SWEET WITH RAW VEGAN

THE PATHS TO ZENERGETIC FOODS.

Four paths to dietary change. Jennie and Hess Strengers extend their substantial knowledge of vegan based food preperation and theory from their guests at Zenergie to the wider public. Watch the food preparation and then sample the results.

Session 4: 10am start. BEING SWEET WITH RAW VEGAN!

How do you remove chocolate and sugar from your diet and from those you love? Learn about alternatives to conventional confectionary and begin to provide snacks that bring life and nourishment instead of destroying both. Also look at alternatives to desserts. The session includes morning tea with ‘real’ snacks and a light lunch with a sweet dessert.

Cost: $55 per person. Includes the demonstration and all foods (morning tea and lunch) and select handouts of recipes.

For more information contact us and have a chat and/or we can post or email a more in depth schedule of the day. A full information sheet is also sent with registration.

If the dates dont suit you, register your interest so we can look at fitting you in at some other time. Minimum numbers required are 3 and maximum 5.

Venue: Zenergie, 45 Inverloch Rd, Kongwak

Contact: Zenergie, 03 5657 4490 or 0409 295 657

11 July

TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT — MONTHLY WALK

Meet at the Cenotaph at 9.30am for a monthly walk with members of the TROSP. Morning tea is provided and normal Park fees are waivered.

The Tidal River Open Space Project (TROSP) is a community based initiative in partnership with Parks Victoria. The purpose of the project is to design and construct an integrated open space at Wilsons Promontory National Park on the site of the current playground in Tidal River.

This social walk will be to Cotters Lake.

Venue: Cenotaph, Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory National Park

Contact: Parks Victoria, 13 19 63

Email: dana@blminfo.com.au

Website: http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

11 July

LOCH PUBLIC HALL WINTER MARKET

Time: 9am – 1pm

Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch

Contact: Jennie Kennedy, 03 5659 4305

11 July

KONGWAK MARKET

Time: 10am – 3pm

Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak

Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

14 July

ECO EFFECTIVE CONTROL BURNS TALK

The South Gippsland Conservation Society, Foster branch has guest speaker Dan Brown, Parks Victoria Eco Fire Officer, discussing control burns.

Commences at 7.30 pm

All Welcome

Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Station St, Foster

16 July

2010 TWILIGHT TALKS

Brought to you by Foster’s Little Bookshop each Friday evening in July. Guest speaker Ray Smithies this week.

The fee of $21 per head includes wine from Windy Ridge Winery and Finger Food from Catherine McGleads’ Promontory Gourmet Foods.

Bookings essential.

Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster

Contact: Foster’s Little Bookshop, 03 5682 2089

Email: flb@virtual.net.au

Website: www.stockyardgallery.org.au

17 July

CONVIVIAL DINNER

The July Convivial Dinner is the 2nd of these dinners for Winter. The produce on offer is rich and rare. Book yourself a seat at our shared tables and savour some of the best food and wine in Gippsland ~ Koonwarra Store

Time: 7pm

Venue: Koonwarra Store, South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra

Contact: Koonwarra Store, 03 5664 2285

Email: store@koonwarrastore.com.au

Website: http://www.koonwarra.vic.au

17 July

SHINGLER MEMORIAL LECTURE AND DINNER

Presented by Leongatha & District Historical Society Inc.

Speaker: Cheryl Glowrey. Early settlement of Corner Inlet–the coastal route from Western Port to Port Albert. An environmental history.

6.30pm for 7pm start.

Tickets: $35 BYO drinks.

Tickets to be purchased in advance from the Mechanics’ Institute on Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays between 12noon and 4pm. Phone 03 5662 2492 or contact

Joan & Geoff Michael 5662 3548 and Margaret Stokes 5662 3492

Venue: Dakers Centre, Smith St, Leongatha

Contact: 03 5662 2492

17 July

PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET

8am – 12noon

Venue: Foster WMAC Hall, Main St, Foster

Contact: Juneen, 03 5680 8509

17 July

INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET

Fresh Food and Produce

Time: 8am – 1pm

Venue: The Glade, Inverloch

Contact: Robert Arnold, 03 5664 0096

18 July—21 August

THE GRAPHIC COAST—DENNIS LEVERSHA

Images of South Gippsland coastlines in graphite and acrylic.

Official opening Sunday 18th July, 2pm – 5pm

Gallery Hours: Thurs – Mon (Closed Tues, Wed), 10am – 5pm

Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek

Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery,  03 5683 2481

Email: framing@geckostudiogallery.com.au

Website: www.geckostudiogallery.com.au

18 July

KONGWAK MARKET

10am – 3pm

Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak

Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

23 July — 16 August

PAGES OR NOT – IT’S A BOOK!

An exhbition being toured by East Gippsland Art Gallery, this will be a fascinating display of the many different forms a book can take.

Gallery Hours: Open Daily, 10am – 4pm

Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster

Contact: 03 5682 1125

Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au

Website: www.stockyardgallery.org.au

23 July

2010 TWILIGHT TALKS

Brought to you by Foster’s Little Bookshop each Friday evening in July. Guest speaker Cheryl Glowrey this week.

The fee of $21 per head includes wine from Windy Ridge Winery and Finger Food from Catherine McGleads’ Promontory Gourmet Foods.

Bookings essential.

Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster

Contact: Foster’s Little Bookshop, 03 5682 2089

Email: flb@virtual.net.au

Website: www.stockyardgallery.org.au

24 July

GHOST TOURS AT COAL CREEK

Come and discover the darker side of local history. Be guided through the haunting atmosphere and listen to stories about Coal Creek’s ghosts.

The tours are not suitable for children under 12. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

The 2 hour tour costs $25per person, no concessions. Light supper is included.

Tour times 7.30pm to 9.30pm and during day light saving months 8.30pm – 10.30pm.

Tour dates for 2010: May 1st and 29th, June 26th, July 24th, August 28th, September 25th, October 23rd, November 21st and December 18th.

Tours must be pre-booked and pre-paid. Groups welcome; maximum 20 persons.

For further details visit the Coal Creek Website Events page www.coalcreekvillage.com.au. For bookings contact Coal Creek on 03 5655 1811 or email rowenaa@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.

Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra

Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811

24 July—25 July

MEENIYAN ART GALLERY WORKSHOPS

Mask making workshop and a Gothic calligraphy workshop will be conducted on these days.

Bookings and payments can be made through Leongatha Community House.

A random weave basketry workshop is yet to have a date set.

Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan

Contact: Leongatha Community House, 03 5662 3962

24 July—26 August

NIGHT AND DAY — FIGURES IN THE SHED

Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to ‘Night and Day – Figures in the Shed Exhibition’ from 24 July – 26 August 2010.

Dianna Bannister, Heather Carroll, Geoff Harrison, Graeme Henry, Jill Hill, Steve Jensen, Adrian Johnson, Carolyn Landon, Hamish Kentwell, Dennis Leversha, Paul Satchell, Wendy Satchell, Marjorie Scott, Paul Storti, Ellen Taylor, Bronwyn Teasdale, Bob Tyler, Alan Whitmore and Frank Wildenberg.

Opening Sunday 25 July from 2-4pm

Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday), Weekends, 11-5pm

Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan

Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101

Website:http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au

25 July

KONGWAK MARKET

10am – 3pm

Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak

Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

30 July

CONVIVIAL LUNCH

So successful was our first and second lunches, that, of course, the next event is sure to be a sold out event. Join us for food, wine, lively discussions and more ~ Koonwarra Store

Date: To be confirmed

3 course lunch, $40 per person.

Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm.

Venue: Koonwarra Store, South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra

Contact: Koonwarra Store, 03 5664 2285

Email: store@koonwarrastore.com.au

Website: http://www.koonwarra.vic.au

30 July

2010 TWILIGHT TALKS

Brought to you by Foster’s Little Bookshop each Friday evening in July. Guest speaker Aaron Wood this week.

The fee of $21 per head includes wine from Windy Ridge Winery and Finger Food from Catherine McGleads’ Promontory Gourmet Foods.

Bookings essential.

Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster

Contact: Foster’s Little Bookshop, 03 5682 2089

Email: flb@virtual.net.au

Website: www.stockyardgallery.org.au

30 July — 1 August

MEENIYAN AMATEUR DRAMATICS SOCIETY — THE UMBRELLA

Cerise De Gelder’s The Umbrella is a comedy highlighting small snippets in the life and times of an umbrella as it changes hands over a short period of time.

Directed by Paul & Pat Hendry and Avril Van Wamel.

Suzie Green’s dancers together with “Turning Point’s’ vocal talents will provide a memorable evening entertainment.

Further details on time and cost will be available soon.

Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Main St, Meeniyan

31 July

MIRBOO NORTH MARKET

8.30am-1pm

Venue: Baromi Park, Main St, Mirboo North

Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465



MEENIYAN TOWN TAVERN NIGHT This month we reach the mid-point in the year’s presentations and as usual we have some new performers and some always welcome “Old Hands”. A young classical guitarist from Inverloch, a Ukulele player from Melbourne and a very well known local singer David Durrant all make their first appearance. In the “Been Before” bracket we have Real Women, Tish Hanks and Danny Pellin, this time with son James and Steve Drury and perhaps wife Annie plus a couple of acts to be confirmed. Avril will be MC.

WHEN: Saturday 10th July 8pm

WHERE: Meeniyan Hall COST $6 BYO drinks, nibbles and glasses Free Tea and Coffee

Bookings very helpful, Eric 5664 7376 or jazzbo@dcsi.net.au

16 May—19 June
TREES OF GIPPSLAND
Colin Bennison, in this solo exhibition of paintings and drawings, pays tribute to the essential tree and makes us aware of their contribution to the visual beauty of Gippsland’s glorious landcsape.
Gallery Hours: Open Thursday to Monday (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
10am – 5pm
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery,  03 5683 2481
Website: www.geckostudiogallery.com.au

20 May—8 June
POTS & PAINTINGS EXHIBITION
New pots by ceramic artist Malcolm Boyd plus a mixed exhibition of wonderful watercolours.
Gallery Hours: Open daily, 10am – 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster

Contact: 03 5682 1125
Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au
Website: www.stockyardgallery.org.au

29 May—24 June
‘METAL ART AND SCULPTURE’ — JACQ OF HEARTS EXHIBITION
Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to ‘METAL ART & SCULPTURE’. An exhibition by Jacquie Burslem.
Jacquie has been creating beautiful Jewellery for 24 years. She also loves working with Copper and Metals creating wonderful pieces on a larger scale. Her inspiration comes from travels to Central Australia and living by the ocean on Phillip Island.
Opening Sunday 30th May from 2pm – 4pm
Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday), Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101 OR Winsome Richards, 0429 817 631
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au

1 June—30 June
“FEEL FREE” EXHIBITION
Paintings by Bub Clark.
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00am to 5.30 pm, Saturday 10.00am – 3.00 pm
Venue: Mushroom Art / Craft Space, 40 Bair St, Leongatha
Contact: Margaret Tattersall, 03 5662 2144
Email: mushroomcrafts@dcsi.net.au

5 June
RED LIGHT RIDE
For full details about the ride including registration please go to www.redlightride.com
Venue: Boolarra
Contact: 0431 598 240
Email: mail@redlightride.com
Website: www.redlightride.com

5 June
LEONGATHA PRIMARY SCHOOL BALL
Local band “Red Sector A” will be playing.
Tickets cost $35 per person.
Bring your own supper and drinks with finger food on arrival.
Venue: To be announced
Contact: Jenny
Website: 0488 106 675

5 June
SOUTH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET
Starting at 8am and finishing around 1pm
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koala Drive, Koonwarra
Contact: Juliet Klauer, 03 5659 8208
Website: www.koonwarra.vic.au

6 June
NYORA SPEEDBOWL (RESCHEDULED MEETING FROM 8TH MAY 2010)
Features VSC Standard Saloon Junior Title
Costs: Adults $15, Kids (10 – 16) $10 Pensioners $10 Family $50
Venue: Nyora Speedbowl, Recreation Reserve, Nyora
Contact: 0429 847 888

6 June
FOUR PATHS TO DIETARY CHANGE — MAKING THE BIG CHANGE (FIRST STEPS!)
THE PATHS TO ZENERGETIC FOODS.
Four paths to dietary change. Jennie and Hess Strengers extend their substantial knowledge of vegan based food preperation and theory from their guests at Zenergie to the wider public. Watch the food preparation and then sample the results.

Session 1: 10am start. MAKING THE BIG CHANGE (FIRST STEPS!!)
Morning tea and lunch and watch it being made and be given lots of ideas to transform your diet to greater health. An introductory and inspirational morning of ideas to bring greater nutritional awareness into you life and show you how to begin making the changes from the conventional Standard Australian Diet (SAD).

Cost: $55 per person. Includes the demonstration and all foods (morning tea and lunch) and select handouts of recipes.
For more information contact us and have a chat and/or we can post or email a more in depth schedule of the day. A full information sheet is also sent with registration.
If the dates dont suit you, register your interest so we can look at fitting you in at some other time. Minimum numbers required are 3 and maximum 5.
Venue: 45 Inverloch Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Zenergie, 03 5657 4490 or 0409 295 657

6 June
CELEBRATING YOUR CORNER INLET
Making the connection between the work of community groups, landholders and agencies and the health of Corner Inlet. Come along and enjoy bacon, eggs and a coffee with us as we celebrate the good work already done and look towards the future. Hear about the wondrous wetlands, underwater treasures and the great work being done by local landholders to help protect them. RSVP by 31st May 2010.
Time: 10am – 12 Noon
Venue: Yanakie Caravan Park, Foley’s Rd, Yanakie
Contact: Marnie Speed, 1300 094 262.
Email: marnis@wgcma.vic.gov.au

6 June
JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Time: 8.30am – 1pm
Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 03 5657 3253

6 June
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

10 June—6 July
STITCHING UP A STORM
Stockyard Gallery’s 2010 Textile Exhibition.

Gallery Hours: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster
Contact: 03 5682 1125
Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au
Website: www.stockyardgallery.org.au

11 June
‘OFFICIAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL’, OPENING COCKTAIL PARTY
Live music at The Gilded Lily Restaurant & Bar.
Bookings Ph: 5659 4488
Venue: The Gilded Lily Restaurant & Bar, 35 Victoria Rd, Loch
Contact: The Gilded Lily Restaurant & Bar, 03 5659 4488
Email: thegildedlily@bigpond.com
Website: http://gildedlily.com.au

12 June
‘A TASTE OF GIPPSLAND’ GOURMET DINNER
7pm start. $60per person. Bookings essential
Bookings Ph: 5659 4488
Venue: The Gilded Lily Restaurant & Bar, 35 Victoria Rd, Loch
Contact: The Gilded Lily Restaurant & Bar, 03 5659 4488
Email: thegildedlily@bigpond.com
Website: http://gildedlily.com.au

12 June
CONVIVIAL DINNER
The June Convivial Dinner is special in that we are in the first month of Winter when the produce on offer is rich and rare. Book yourself a seat at our shared tables and savour some of the best food and wine in Gippsland ~ Koonwarra Store
Time: 7pm

Venue: Koonwarra Store, South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra
Contact: Koonwarra Store, 03 5664 2285
Email: store@koonwarrastore.com.au
Website: http://www.koonwarra.vic.au

12 June
COOK AND CO. CONCERT
Soprano Theresa Borg,
Violinist Severin Donnenberg,
Pianist Janis Cook
Renowned for its fine musicians and creative artistry, COOK & CO. performs music by Korngold, Prokofiev, Bernstein and others inspired by Shakespeare to write some of their most memorable melodies.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: $20 / $15 (children 12 & under free). Tickets can be purchased at the door
Venue: War Memorial Arts Centre, Main St, Foster
Contact: 0428 480 743
Email: jcookandco@gmail.com

12 June — 14 June
WELSHPOOL & DISTRICT 15TH ART AND CRAFT SHOW
Theme for 15th Art and Craft show is Stage and Screen.
Venue: Welshpool Hall, South Gippsland highway, Welshpool
Contact: Welshpool Hall Committee 03 5686 1051

12 June
TOORA MARKET
8am – 12.30pm
Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Contact: Joyce, 5688 1237

13 June
LOCH FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
Loch Village Food & Wine Festival featuring award winning Regional Produce and Wines $10 visitor registration. Includes all food and wine tasting, information pack & souvenir tasting glass.

Loch Village Food & Wine Festival’s Main Event is packed full of fun for the whole family. Loch is just over an hour drive from Melbourne DBD via the Monash Freeway. Visit Loch Village On Line for details of other events on during Loch Village Food & Wine Festival over the Queen’s Birthday weekend.
Venue: Loch Village
Contact: Howard Booth, 5659 4215 or 5659 4245
Email: howard@carringtons.com.au
Website: http://loch.org.au/online

13 June
A FRIENDS PLANTING DAY—TREE PLANTING
1.30pm to 4.30pm
Volunteers welcome please register upon arrival.
BYO drinks, afternoon tea provided
Venue: Beach 1 car park, Venus Bay

13 June
COELIAC LUNCHEON
Live music at the Royal Hotel from 12noon
Pianist Cheryl Connor 12-2pm
Blues Master Willie Golightly 2-6pm
Bookings Ph: 03 5659 4446
Venue: The Royal Hotel, 2 Smith St, Loch
Contact: The Royal Hotel, 03 5659 4446

13 June
COOK AND CO. CONCERT
Renowned for its fine musicians and creative artistry, COOK & CO. performs music by Korngold, Prokofiev, Bernstein and others inspired by Shakespeare to write some of their most memorable melodies.
Time: 2.30pm
Tickets: $20 / $15 (children 12 & under free). Tickets can be purchased at the door
Venue: Dakers Centre, cnr Smith and Watts Street, Leongatha
Contact: 0428 480 743
Email: jcookandco@gmail.com

13 June
FOUR PATHS TO DIETARY CHANGE — GOING VIBRANT VEGAN (NO MEAT OR ANIMAL PRODUCTS) THE PATHS TO ZENERGETIC FOODS.
Four paths to dietary change. Jennie and Hess Strengers extend their substantial knowledge of vegan based food preperation and theory from their guests at Zenergie to the wider public. Watch the food preparation and then sample the results.

Session 2: 10am start. GOING VIBRANT VEGAN (NO MEAT OR ANIMAL PRODUCTS)
Morning tea and lunch and watch it being made and be given lots of ideas to transform your diet to veganism. Begin to see the immense range of dishes available and the immense health benefits that come with it. Veganism isnt just eating salad and lentils!

Cost: $55 per person. Includes the demonstration and all foods (morning tea and lunch) and select handouts of recipes.
For more information contact us and have a chat and/or we can post or email a more in depth schedule of the day. A full information sheet is also sent with registration.
If the dates dont suit you, register your interest so we can look at fitting you in at some other time. Minimum numbers required are 3 and maximum 5.
Venue: 45 Inverloch Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Zenergie, 03 5657 4490 or 0409 295 657

13 June
LOCAL PRODUCE SAMPLER BUFFET LUNCHEON
Live music at Hard Loch Cafe
Venue: Hard Loch Cafe, 10 Smith St, Loch
Contact: Hard Loch Cafe, 03 5659 4466

13 June
COAL CREEK’S TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC
Bring out your Teddy Bears before they hibernate. Old fashion games, paint your own bear and bear hunting are some of the activities.
Free admission.
Bear hunt 10 am to 11.30 am. $5 per hunting licence.
Competitions at 11.45 am ie best dressed Teddy, most loved and age group.
Captain Koala visiting from noon to 1 pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811

13 June
TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT — MONTHLY WALK
Meet at the Cenotaph at 9.30am for a monthly walk with members of the TROSP. Morning tea is provided and normal Park fees are waivered.
The Tidal River Open Space Project (TROSP) is a community based initiative in partnership with Parks Victoria. The purpose of the project is to design and construct an integrated open space at Wilsons Promontory National Park on the site of the current playground in Tidal River.
This social walk will be to Mt Bishop.
Venue: Cenotaph, Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory National Park
Contact: Parks Victoria, 13 19 63
Email: dana@blminfo.com.au
Website: http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

13 June
KNOX HILL CLIMB
Leongatha Motorcycle Club is hosting the 34th Annual Event.
Venue: Knox’s Hill, Nerrena Road, Leongatha
Contact: Kevin Gray 03 5662 3670 or Chrstine Payne 03 5668 2436

13 June
GRANTVILLE PIRATE  FESTIVAL
Family fun with lots for young pirates to see and do.
Come dressed in your best pirate or wenches gear to win a Pirate Trophy (0 – 16 yrs)
10.45 am Official opening by Count Corleon  11.45 am Best dressed pirate or wench judging starts.
Cost: Buccaneers & wenches (Adults) – $17
Galley slaves (Children 4 – 14)  – $11
Old Bones (pensioners) – $11
Pirate Horde (2 adults & 3 children) – $60
Venue: Pirate Pete’s Mini-golf complex, MARU Koala & Animal Park, Bass Highway, Grantville
Contact: MARU 03 5678 8548
Website: http://www.marukoalapark.com.au

13 June
LOCH PUBLIC HALL WINTER MARKET
Time: 9am – 1pm
Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch
Contact: Jennie Kennedy, 03 5659 4305

13 June
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

14 June
TARWIN LOWER MARKET
8.30am – 2pm
Venue: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall (Main St)
Contact: Carol Dwyer, 03 5663 7657

17 June
SUPERMARKET TOUR – DIETARY INFORMATION – FOSTER
Foster community Health Centre is running this tour commencing at 9.30 am.  People with health issues are encouraged to come and find out more about the foods they eat.
Venue: Foster foodworks, 58 Main Street, Foster
Contact: Foster Community Health Centre 03 5683 9780

19 June
SOUTH GIPPSLAND HOSPITAL AUXILIARY JAZZ EVENING
The New Orleans Wonder Dogs Jazz Band will be performing on the Saturday evening to raise funds for the South Gippsland Hospital Auxiliary.
Cost: $15 BYO drinks, nibbles and glasses.
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Foster WMAC Hall, Main St, Foster
Contact: Christine or Alex, 03 5682 2349

19 June
BASS COAST CHORALE
Bass Coast Chorale together with a full orchestra present “Miner’s requiem”.
Tickets available from Wonthaggi Tattslotto, Wonthaggi Historical Museum and The State Coal Mine.
Time: 8.00 pm
Venue: Wonthaggi Community Arts Centre, Wonthaggi

19 June
PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
8am – 12noon
Venue: Foster WMAC Hall, Main St, Foster
Contact: Juneen, 03 5680 8509

19 June
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Fresh Food and Produce
Time: 8am – 1pm
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Contact: Robert Arnold, 03 5664 0096

20 June
BASS COAST CHORALE
Bass Coast Chorale together with a full orchestra present “Miner’s requiem”.
Tickets available from Wonthaggi Tattslotto, Wonthaggi Historical Museum and The State Coal Mine.
Time: 2.00 pm
Venue: Wonthaggi Community Arts Centre, Wonthaggi

20 June—17 July
“THESE STRANGE PLACES” EXHIBITION
These Strange Places – Works in Oil by Celeste Whittle and Collage and Glasswork by Sarah Dingwall.
Opening Sunday June 20 from 2-5pm.
Gallery Hours: Open Thursday to Monday (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
10am – 5pm
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery,  03 5683 2481
Email: framing@geckostudiogallery.com.au
Website: www.geckostudiogallery.com.au

20 June
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

25 June
CONVIVIAL LUNCH
The second of our Convivial Style Lunches. So successful was our first that, of course, the next event is sure to be a sold out event. Join us for food, wine, conversation, style tips and lively discussions. An opportunity to learn all about whats happening in the world of fashion and interiors from professionals and your peers ~ Koonwarra Store
Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm.
Venue: Koonwarra Store, South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra
Contact: Koonwarra Store, 03 5664 2285
Email: store@koonwarrastore.com.au
Website: http://www.koonwarra.vic.au

26 June
GHOST TOURS AT COAL CREEK
Come and discover the darker side of local history. Be guided through the haunting atmosphere and listen to stories about Coal Creek’s ghosts.
The tours are not suitable for children under 12. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
The 2 hour tour costs $25per person, no concessions. Light supper is included.
Tour times 7.30pm to 9.30pm and during day light saving months 8.30pm – 10.30pm.
Tour dates for 2010: May 1st and 29th, June 26th, July 24th, August 28th, September 25th, October 23rd, November 21st and December 18th.
Tours must be pre-booked and pre-paid. Groups welcome; maximum 20 persons.
For further details visit the Coal Creek Website Events page www.coalcreekvillage.com.au. For bookings contact Coal Creek on 03 5655 1811 or email rowenaa@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811

26 June
PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP—MONOPRINTING TECHNIQUES
Gecko Studio Gallery Workshop – Monoprinting Techniques
Dates: Sat, 26 Jun 9:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: $100
Tutors: Kim McDonald & Kerry Spokes
Fee includes morning tea, lunch and all materials.
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery,  03 5683 2481
Email: framing@geckostudiogallery.com.au
Website: www.geckostudiogallery.com.au

26 June
FOSTER FOOTBALL CLUB GOODS AND SERVICES AUCTION
All welcome
Time: 8 pm
Venue: Foster Exchange Hotel, 43 Main Street, Foster
Contact: 03 5682 2377

26 June
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET
8.30am-1pm
Venue: Baromi Park, Main St, Mirboo North
Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465

27 June
FOUR PATHS TO DIETARY CHANGE — GOING TO THE PEAK; RAW VEGAN
THE PATHS TO ZENERGETIC FOODS.
Four paths to dietary change. Jennie and Hess Strengers extend their substantial knowledge of vegan based food preperation and theory from their guests at Zenergie to the wider public. Watch the food preparation and then sample the results.
Session 3: 10am start. GOING TO THE PEAK; RAW VEGAN (Vegan and nothing ‘cooked’ above body temperature heat).
Morning tea and lunch and watch it being made and be given lots of ideas to transform your diet to Veganism. Raw Vegan food is a brave new world and is both exciting and the pinnacle of food nutrition. The day focuses on what Raw Veganism is, why people pursue it, what you need to make it and a range of dishes to sample it.
Cost: $55 per person. Includes the demonstration and all foods (morning tea and lunch) and select handouts of recipes.
For more information contact us and have a chat and/or we can post or email a more in depth schedule of the day. A full information sheet is also sent with registration.
If the dates dont suit you, register your interest so we can look at fitting you in at some other time. Minimum numbers required are 3 and maximum 5.
Venue: 45 Inverloch Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Zenergie, 03 5657 4490 or 0409 295 657

27 June
NYORA SPEEDBOWL
Featuring Southern 2000, Open Independent Ladies, ASCF Junior events.
Cost: $15 Adults, $10 Kids (10- 16), $10 pensioners, $50 Family
Venue: Nyora Speedbowl, Nyora Recreation Reserve, Nyora
Contact: 0429 847 888 (club) Lloyd Hobson  0418 347 288

27 June
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

30 June
AREA 51 – GLOW FOAM PARTY — UNDER 18 EVENT

This is a secure non alcohol under 18 event for ages 14 – 17. Commences 7.30pm finishes 11.30pm
Dress in white and join the party. DJ’s Dboy & Starky.
Wristbands on sale at Party Planet, 3 Bair St, Leongatha for $10 or
$15 @ the door. Limited tickets. No passouts.
Venue: Carino’s, Smith Street, Leongatha
Contact: Party Planet, 0419 199 771

Community Planning Project meetings

Filming Of 3rd Series of Bed Of Roses

V Line Bus shelter outside of Meeniyan Motel

Sewerage update

New Pavements

Local events

Bendigo Community Bank Update

South Gippsland Photography competition

For more information download

Meeniyan Newsletter June 2010

10 April—2 May
ON BRIGHT WINGS Art Exhibition
Open daily 10am to 5pm
Venue: Emily Koenders Art Gallery,
230 Ruby Fairbank Rd, Fairbank
Contact: Emily Koenders Art Gallery, +613 5662 5808
18 April—15 May
RETRACING DARWIN
Gecko Studio Gallery invites you to an exhibition of paintings, photography and rock art by Norm Hanson. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species. Norm Hanson followed the trip Darwin undertook in 1836 from Sydney to Bathurst through the Blue Mountains. The exhibition is inspired by what Darwin saw.
Opening Sunday 18th April, 2pm – 5pm.
Gallery Hours: Open Thursday to Monday (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)10am – 5pm
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery,  03 5683 2481
Website: www.geckostudiogallery.com.au
24 April—27 May
“A FINE LINE” EXHIBITION
Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to “A FINE LINE”
Sue Gilford, Mandy Gunn, Pauline John, Peter Lorkin, Ann Parry and Kerry Spokes.
Opening Sunday 25th April, 2pm – 4pm
Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday), Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
29 April—18 May
PROM COAST ARTS ANNUAL MEMBERS’ SHOW
Prom Coast Arts PRESENTS their annual members’ show:
“SHIFT” EXHIBITION
Opening Event: Saturday 1st May at 11am
Gallery Hours: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster
Contact: 03 5682 1125
Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au
Website: www.stockyardgallery.org.au
30 April—15 May
Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc. Presents:
COLE PORTER’S HIGH SOCIETY.
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter, Book by Arthur Kopil. Based on the play “The Philadelphia Story” by Phillip Barry.
Gala Opening: 8pm, Friday April 30th.
2pm matinees: Sundays, May 2nd and 9th.
8pm Performances: May 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th and 15th.
Ticket sales: Mushroom Crafts, 40 Bair St Leongatha. Tickets on sale from Wednesday, April 7th.
Venue: Leongatha Lyric Theatre, Mesley Hall Leongatha
Contact: Bookings and enquiries, 03 5662 3940
1 May
GHOST TOURS AT COAL CREEK
Come and discover the darker side of local history. Be guided through the haunting atmosphere and listen to stories about Coal Creek’s ghosts.
The tours are not suitable for children under 12. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
The 2 hour tour costs $25per person, no concessions. Light supper is included.
Tour times 7.30pm to 9.30pm and during day light saving months 8.30pm – 10.30pm.
Tour dates for 2010: May 1st and 29th, June 26th, July 24th, August 28th, September 25th, October 23rd, November 21st and December 18th.
Tours must be pre-booked and pre-paid. Groups welcome; maximum 20 persons.
For further details visit the Coal Creek Website Events page www.coalcreekvillage.com.au. For bookings contact Coal Creek on 03 5655 1811 or email rowenaa@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811
1 May
LANDCARE OPEN DAY
Travel around South Gippsland and visit the South Gippsland Landcare Network ‘headquarters’, and three award winning properties. Explore the Landcare principles landholders have used when planning and developing their farms. Each property will host displays, refreshments and have tours of the properties highlighting the planting, pest control and landscape restoration projects that have been undertaken.
So join us for a day of inspiration and education. Part of the Sustain Gippsland: Farms for our Future Project.
All properties open from 10am to 3pm Saturday May 1st. Farm walks on all properties will take place at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 1.30 and 2.30pm. Please wear appropriate clothes and footwear suitable for farm walking and the weather. NO DOGS PLEASE!
Suggested itinerary:
1. South Gippsland Landcare Network Headquarters, Cnr. Young and Bair St, Leongatha.
2. Stuart and Veronica Greaves (2009 Bushcare Award Winners), 170 Sewell’s Rd, Koonwarra
3. Rob, Linda & Geoff Whitaker (2009 Rivercare Award Winners), 1 Richie’s Rd, Arawata
4. Graeme & Rosemary Trease (2007 Rivercare Award Winners & Mardam/Mirboo North Landcare Group – 2009 Group Award), 85 Trease’s Lane, Mirboo North.
Follow the Landcare signs on the day. Please sign our visitors book at each site to be covered by insurance.
Contact us for more information including a map of where to find the properties please phone SGLN on 03 5662 5759 or Belinda Brennan on 0409 004 901.
Venue: 3 PROPERTIES around South Gippsland
Contact: South Gippsland Landcare Network, 03 5662 5759
Email: sgln@landcare.net
1 May—31 May
FINE AUSTRALIAN ART
Coal Creek Gallery located within the Coal Creek Community Park and Village will host an exhibition of Fine Australian Art with hangings from renowned Australian Artists.
Open: Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811
Website: http://coalcreekvillage.com.au
1 May—31 May
MARINE FORMS—BASKETRY BY PAT DALE
Pat Dale will be a feature artist who is well known for her contemporary basketry forms. Pat will exhibit twisted forms and shapes as an installation suggestive of underwater marine forms.
Gallery Hours: Weekdays, 10am to 5pm (Closed Tuesdays). Saturdays 10am to 2pm (Closed Sundays).
Venue: Leongatha Gallery, Cnr. McCartins and Michael Place, Leongatha
Contact: President L.A.C.S., 03 5662 2029
1 May—31 May
SMOKE ‘N’ MIRRORS
An exhibition by Koori Artists Pennyx Saxon and Brian McDonell. Pennyx is an exciting and innovative Koori artist, now exhibiting with her protege, Brian McDonell. This is their first showing of work in South Gippsland and is not to be missed.
Venue: Mushroom Art / Craft Space, 40 Bair St, Leongatha
Contact: Margaret Tattersall, 03 5662 2144
Email: mushroomcrafts@dcsi.net.au
1 May—9 May
ALPACA WEEK — MIRBOO NORTH
Open from Saturday 1 May to Sunday 9th May. Open everyday – weekends 10 – 4 Weekdays 10- 1pm
Come and feed the bottle-fed babies at 10 am & 2 pm. Look at handcrafted items from alpaca fleece. Alpacas for sale
Venue: 65 Pines Road, Mirboo North (country Melways 97C8)
Contact: Brigitte, 0427 201 192
Website: http://www.alpaca.asn.au
1 May—24 May
CELIA ROSSER GALLERY—RECENT WORKS
Recent Works by Wendy Satchell, Tom Murray-White, Paul Satchell.
Official opening by Brian Dawe Saturday 1st May at 2pm
Gallery Hours: Open Friday to Monday 10am to 4pm
Venue: Celia Rosser Gallery, Promontory Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Andrew Rosser, 03 5683 2628
Email: andrew@celiarossergallery.com.au
Website: http://www.celiarossergallery.com.au
1 May
SOUTH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET
Starting at 8am and finishing around 1pm
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koala Drive, Koonwarra
Contact: Juliet Klauer, 03 5659 8208
Website: www.koonwarra.vic.au
2 May
CLASSICAL AT THE CREEK
Classical Music for everyone The charming old buildings of Coal Creek, Korumburra will come alive with the beautiful strains of classical music on Sunday 2nd May 2010, when South Gippsland Wind Orchestra is hosting “Classical at the Creek”.
Ensembles from Melbourne and Gippsland will gather at Coal Creek to perform a wide variety of Classical Music. We have duos, trios, quartets and quintets. Playing strings, brass, woodwind, percussion plus unusual medieval versions of our modern instruments.
All buildings will be heated on the day for the benefit of Performers and Patrons alike. There will be a selection of food & drink vendors in the park.
Tickets are available at $20 per person from Coal Creek, Korumburra, or by contacting Em Barton by phone 03 5655 1767 or email: sgwindorch@vic.chariot.net.au. Children under 16 years will be admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult. We also accept “Companion Card”, with free entry for the carer of a companion card holder.
This event is proudily sponsored by South Gippsland Shire Council through their Community Grants Scheme.
Venue: Coal Creek, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Em Barton, 03 5655 1767 Email: sgwindorch@vic.chariot.net.au or Lynda Fromhold, 03 5664 7309
2 May
INAUGURAL POOWONG MOWER MUSTER & UTE SHOW
Commencing at 10 am with over 30 mower riders competing for glory.
Entry is $5 for adults and children under 15 free.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local Lions club.
Strictly Alcohol free event.
CFA smoke house and a free jumping castle for kids.
The ute show will have a range of categories and entrants from across the state are expected to attend.
Proceeds going to the Poowong CFA.
Venue: Poowong North Hall, Timms Rd, Poowong
Contact: Stephen Douglas, 03 5659 2446
2 May
JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Time: 8.30am – 1pm
Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 03 5657 3253
2 May
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
6 May—1 June
‘WHERE DO YOU DRAW THE LINE’
A group exhibition of mixed media.
Opening night Friday 7th May, 6.30 – 8pm
Gallery Hours: Open 6 days (Closed Wednesdays), 10am to 4pm.
Venue: Yarram Courthouse Gallery, 122 Commercial Rd, Yarram
Contact: Yarram Courthouse Gallery, 03 5182 6553
7 May—9 May
ALPACA WEEK — AGNES
Open Days:
Friday 7 May 10 – 3 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10 – 4 pm
Display of alpaca goods, spinning and felting. Alpacas for viewing and sale.
Venue: 74 McKanes Road, Agnes
Contact: Catherine, 0438 881 356
Website: http://www.alpaca.asn.au
7 May — 9 May
MIRBOO NORTH ARTY GRAS FESTIVAL
Now in its third year and with the themes of Recycle and Regeneration, the 2010 Mirboo North Arty Gras Festival on May 7, 8 & 9 promises to be a fun and event-filled weekend for all.
Following the opening of the MIRBOO NORTH ART SHOW on Friday night the 7th of May, there will be a food and craft market, music performances and children’s activities in Baromi Park on Saturday 8th May from 9am to 4pm including the STREET PARADE at 11am and Buskers on street corners.
There will also be . . .
Chook, Leggo, best dressed window and biggest pumpkin competitions; workshops in community singing, weaving, wire work, iconography and jewellery making; and on Sat and Sun: Bush Walks, CWA and Community Art Exhibits, a Quilt hanging and fire recovery photographic exhibition around town with Mic Conway and friend downstairs Saturday evening at the Brewery.
Venue: Mirboo North Township
Contact: artygras@mirboonorth.vic.au
Website: http://mirboonorth.vic.au/artygras
8 May
AN EVENING WITH HARRY MANX
SATURDAY MAY 8TH – MEENIYAN TOWN HALL – 8PM
AN EVENING WITH HARRY MANX
CONCESSION/ MEMBERS $45 ADULTS $48
Unique Canadian bluesman Harry Manx returns for a long awaited Australia-wide tour, bringing with him his stunning new ‘Bread and Buddha’ album. It was his five-year tutelage with renowned Rajasthani musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Grammy winner with Ry Cooder for ‘A Meeting by the River’) that forged his now signature east-meets-west style of music, infusing traditional American earthy 12-bar blues with a subtle hint of mystic Indian sounds. Playing lap-slide guitar, harmonica, cigar-box guitar, banjo, stomp box and the 20-stringed Mohan Veena, Harry envelopes his audience with his warm vocals and haunting original songs, plus his quirky reworks of some classic blues.
Venue: Meeniyan Town Hall, Whitelaw St (Main St), Meeniyan
Contact: Lyrebird Arts Council, (03) 5664 9239
Website: http://www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au
8 May
TOORA MARKET
8am – 12.30pm
Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Contact: Joyce, 5688 1237
9 May
TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT — MONTHLY WALK
Meet at the Cenotaph at 9.30am for a monthly walk with members of the TROSP. Morning tea is provided and normal Park fees are waivered.
The Tidal River Open Space Project (TROSP) is a community based initiative in partnership with Parks Victoria. The purpose of the project is to design and construct an integrated open space at Wilsons Promontory National Park on the site of the current playground in Tidal River.
This social walk will be to Vereker Lookout.
Venue: Cenotaph, Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory National Park
Contact: Parks Victoria, 13 19 63
Website: http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
9 May
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
9 May
LOCH PUBLIC HALL WINTER MARKET
9am – 1pm
Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch
Contact: Jennie Kennedy, 03 5659 4305
15 May
MEENIYAN CFA TRIVIA NIGHT
Trivia Night to raise funds for the Meeniyan CFA.
$5 per seat with tables of 10.
Local policeman Paul McDonald is the quiz master and the night boasts prizes worth more than $1400.
BYO drinks and nibbles.
Venue: Meeniyan Town Hall, Whitelaw St (Main St), Meeniyan
Contact: Denise Poletti, 03 5664 7519
15 May
PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
8am – 12noon
Venue: Foster WMAC Hall, Main St, Foster
Contact: Juneen, 03 5680 8509
15 May
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Fresh Food and Produce
Time: 8am – 1pm
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Contact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 0096
16 May
3RD ANNUAL LOCH STICKY DATE COMPETITION
Sunday 16th May 2010 at
The Royal Hotel Loch
WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
For details and entry forms please see Victoria Street Gallery for details,
ring 5659 4310, or see the Loch Website www.loch.org.au
Or Entry forms can be obtained from the Prom Country Visitor Information Centre, Korumburra.
Venue: Loch Village
Contact: Steve Hickmott, 0409 991 130
16 May—20 June
TREES OF GIPPSLAND
Colin Bennison, in this solo exhibition of paintings and drawings, pays tribute to the essential tree and makes us aware of their contribution to the visual beauty of Gippsland’s glorious landcsape.
Official Opening: Sunday 16th May at 2pm
Gallery Hours: Open Thursday to Monday (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
10am – 5pm
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery,  03 5683 2481
Website: www.geckostudiogallery.com.au
16 May
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
19 May—31 May
SOUTH GIPPSLAND EMBROIDERERS GUILD—EXHIBITION
The South Gippsland Embroiderers Guild have produced some exquisite and original pieces for this special display in the Leongatha Gallery.
Gallery Hours: Weekdays, 10am to 5pm (Closed Tuesdays). Saturdays 10am to 2pm (Closed Sundays).
Venue: Leongatha Gallery, Cnr. McCartins and Michael Place, Leongatha
Contact: President L.A.C.S., 03 5662 2029
20 May—1 June
POTS AND PAINTINGS EXHIBITION
New pots by ceramic artist Malcolm Boyd plus a mixed exhibition of wonderful watercolours.
Gallery Hours: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster
Contact: 03 5682 1125
Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au
Website: www.stockyardgallery.org.au
21 May
CONCIARTO SERIES — ELANEE ENSEMBLE
Music for viola and double bass including:- Paganini, Beethoven, Sperger, Dittersdorf and Don Kay.
Admission $55 includes glass of wine and a light supper
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Venue: Celia Rosser Gallery, Promontory Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Andrew Rosser, 03 5683 2628
Email: andrew@celiarossergallery.com.au
Website: http://www.celiarossergallery.com.au
23 May
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
28 May
MIRBOO NORTH TRIVIA NIGHT
The annual Rotary Trivia Night will be held at the Mirboo North Shire Hall on Friday 28 May at 7pm This year, Mirboo North Rotary is looking to raise funds for the Duke of Edinburgh Award program for Mirboo North school children.
The night will be a mix of general knowledge and music trivia, plus raffle draws, extra games and spot prizes. Family teams – work teams – club teams – pub teams – everybody is welcome. Why not put a team together and book a table? Just $120 per team (for a table of ten). An evening of entertainment for just $12 a head!!
BYO food and drink.
To book, phone 0408 681 478 or 0428 873 752.
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Venue: Old Shire Hall, Ridgway, Mirboo North 3871
Contact: Cliff Hammond, 03 5668 2049
Email: lewes@tpg.com.au
Website: http://mirboonorth.vic.au/community/rotary/epicure
29 May—24 June
‘METAL ART AND SCULPTURE’ — JACQ OF HEARTS EXHIBITION
Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to ‘METAL ART & SCULPTURE’. An exhibition by Jacquie Burslem.
Jacquie has been creating beautiful Jewellery for 24 years. She also loves working with Copper and Metals creating wonderful pieces on a larger scale. Her inspiration comes from travels to Central Australia and living by the ocean on Phillip Island.
Opening Sunday 30th May from 2pm – 4pm
Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday), Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101 OR Winsome Richards, 0429 817 631
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
29 May
GHOST TOURS AT COAL CREEK
Come and discover the darker side of local history. Be guided through the haunting atmosphere and listen to stories about Coal Creek’s ghosts.
The tours are not suitable for children under 12. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
The 2 hour tour costs $25per person, no concessions. Light supper is included.
Tour times 7.30pm to 9.30pm and during day light saving months 8.30pm – 10.30pm.
Tour dates for 2010: May 1st and 29th, June 26th, July 24th, August 28th, September 25th, October 23rd, November 21st and December 18th.
Tours must be pre-booked and pre-paid. Groups welcome; maximum 20 persons.
For further details visit the Coal Creek Website Events page www.coalcreekvillage.com.au. For bookings contact Coal Creek on 03 5655 1811 or email rowenaa@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811
29 May
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET
8.30am-1pm
Venue: Baromi Park, Main St, Mirboo North
Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465
30 May
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

Meeniyan Anzac Day 2010

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

Meeniyan Stony Creek CFA Trivia night

Donna’s Gardening Tips for May

Bread and Pickles Deli

Celebrant with a twist  Tisheena Hanks

Tarwin Valley Primary School

Ethel Hanks latest Stone Project

Meeniyan Tavern Night

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Meeniyan Newsletter MAY 2010

Convivial Style Lunch
Join the Koonwarra Stores’ In-House Stylist – Thomas Burge – to discuss current trends and classic looks in clothing,, accessories and interiors that are strong for the coming Winter season,
whilst enjoying an elegant lunch in the emporium!
Friday 23rd
April 2010
12.30 – 2.30
Regional Platter Autumn Salad, Lemon tart, Handmade Chocolate, Coffee Tea, Glass of Sparkling wine
$55.00 per head
Book as a group or individually
Maximum 10 guests
O3 5664 2266
store@koonwarrastore.com..au

Winter Shopping

Discover the joys of a guided shopping trip through the newly renovated Chadstone Shopping Centre.

See all the new winter collections and be advised on the best looks for you by the Koonwarra
Stores’ In-House Stylist – Thomas Burge!
Thursday 6th
May 2010
12..30 – 5..30
Meet at a designated cafe for a light snack and coffee/tea before heading off to shop till you drop.
$55.00 per head
Book as a group or individually
Maximum 6 participants
O3 5664 2266
store@koonwarrastore.com.au

KOONWARRA S T O R E
Foodstore & Emporium
Convivial Dinner
Saturday April 17th
Entree
Baked local Figs, stuffed with Berry’s Creek Tarwin Blue, wrapped in Jamon on Rocket
Bellvale Chardonnay 08
$10gl – $36 bottle
Main Course
Rolled roasted Pork Belly stuffed with Apple & Chestnuts served with a Potato Gratin and Mustard Beans
Bellvale Chardonnay 08
$10gl – $36 bottle
Bellvale Pinot Noir 08
$10gl – $36 bottle
Dessert
Local Apple & Quince Tarte Tartin with Honey Comb Icecream
Menu Featuring our Convivial Dinner
Producers …
John Bell – Bellvale Wines
Berry’’s Creek
Barry & Cheryll Charlltton –
Berry’’s Creek Cheese,,
Berry’’s Creek

Slow Food Melbourne Would like to invite you to join us for an exciting weekend in Gippsland April 17/18 & 19 for 3 days of shopping, cooking, eating & talking food & food sustainability issues.

The fun begins Saturday at the Foster Farmers Market for a Cook Here & Now event led by “Cooking The Italian Way” chef & teacher Pauline Leonard where you can get together to shop, cook & eat fabulous Gippsland produce.
Sunday we will enjoy a Sustainable Seafood lunch in Meeniyan.

Monday is the day to stretch the grey matter at the Growers & Eaters Forum.

As part of Slow Food Melbourne’s ‘Gippsland Weekend’, Moo’s is hosting a sustainable seafood lunch featuring fabulous seafood from our very own corner inlet.

SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD LUNCHEON
Jake Nicolson, sous chef at Circa the Prince will be taking over Moo’s kitchen for the day, working with Moo’s chefs Kevin & Jess..
4 Course Menu & matched Gippsland wines
Sunday April 18th 12pm
Guest Chef
Jake Nicolson
from Circa The Prince
Join writer Hilary McNevin, author of “Guide to Fish” Choosing and Cooking Sustainable species while she explains the mysteries & secrets of sustainable local seafood.
Enjoy our menu prepared to feature local wild caught fish & including fabulous Gippsland cheeses matched to local wines. This is locavore eating at its finest.

To Book phone Marty 03 5664 0010 or email us at eat@moosatmeeniyan.com.au
$90 Slow Food Members     $100 Non Members
For further information on this event phone Alison 0438 318 319
For more on Slow Food check us out on www.slowfoodaustralia.com.au OR www.slowfood.com
to find out what else Slow Food Melbourne are up to http://twitter.com/SlowFoodMelb & http://www.facebook.com/slowfoodmelbourne

5 March—6 April
AFFORDABLE ART
A selection of work by Brian Cragg, Irma Van-Der Steen, & Bianca Biesuz-Stefani as well as other artists. Is open most days, 9am to 5pm
Venue: Stefani Hilltop Gallery, 39 Keanes Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Bianca, 03 5683 2253
21 March—17 April
MEZZE PLATE EXHIBITION
Prints by Sharman Feinberg who uses an eclectic array of printmaking techniques in her work.
Gallery Hours: 10am-5pm, Thursday to Monday (Closed Tue, Wed)
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, 03 5683 2481
Website: http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au
27 March—18 April
“AUTUMN’S PALETTE”
A Major Art Exhibition by Di & John Koenders.
Gallery Hours: Open daily from 10am to 5pm including all Public Holidays and Easter Days.
Venue: Mayfield Gallery, Fairbank Rd, Arawata
Contact: 03 5659 8262
Website: http://www.mayfieldgallery.com.au
27 March—22 April
“STILL LIFE” EXHIBITION
An exhibition of works by Antonia Buckley.
Antonia’s work pays homage to the detail of pattern and colour that are essential in nature for reproduction and continuity. This exhibition focuses on fruit, vegetables and flowers.
Opening: Sunday 28th March from 2-4pm
Gallery Hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday), Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
1 April—27 April
VENUS ARTISTS
10 Contemporary Venus Bay artists inspired by their environment.
Gallery hours: open daily including gift shop from 10am – 4pm.
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster
Contact: Stockyard Gallery, 03 5682 1125
Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au
2 April—4 April
“VENUS BAY—TOUR DE TARWIN”
2010 Venus Bay Tour De Tarwin
Winner – 2010 Community Event of the Year – 4th Year & Bigger than Ever!
This year the event program spans 3 days:
Good Friday (2nd)- Contemporary Art Exhibition at VBCC all day, and Tour De Tarwin Launch and Games night at VBSLC (7.00pm)
Easter Saturday (3rd) – Tour De Tarwin – Venus Bay to Tarwin Bike/Walk.
Join us for a casual walk/ride to the “Long Table” at Tarwin Lower, BYO drinks & Picnic lunch:
9am – Registration outside the Venus Bay General Store/Fishing Village Bar & Cafe.
10am – Market stalls, face painting, live music featuring “Beggs to Differ”
12pm – START – outside Venus Bay General Store/Fishing Village Bar & Cafe.
Contemporary Art Exhibition at VBCC all day
Easter Sunday (4th) – Farmers Market at Venus Bay Shops from 8.00am , Bare Foot Bowls & BBQ at Tarwin Bowls Club from 12 noon, Contemporary Art Exhibition at VBCC all day
Venue: The Venus Bay General Store
Contact: Craig Williams, 0403 029 494 or Paul Griffiths, 0418 606 027
2 April
MOSSVALE MUSIC FESTIVAL—OH WHAT A GOOD FRIDAY
Old Crow Medicine Show & Special Guests TBA
Details: Originally planned for the Thursday night we just had to change to the Friday to accommodate Old Crow Medicine Show who want to play a FULL set. At least 2 hours! How could we refuse. So there will be a couple of stella performances first: artists TBA. And then Old Crow Medicine Show!!!!!
With great joy, Love Police continue to deliver the goodness with the return of the amazing OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW back to Australia in March and April 2010.
The band has gone far beyond the label of “Americana” and kicks out good old bluegrass styled music with attitude.
Tickets: Adults $55, Concession/Members $50, Family $150. Plus booking fee. Under 14 Free.
Tickets $10 extra at the gate on the day.
Tickets available at www.moshtix.com.au, 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on your mobile www.moshtix.mobi and all moshtix outlets including Polyester Records and Greville Records.
Tickets also available: Bair Music, Leongatha / Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek / Main Street Revelations, Foster.
Venue: Mossvale Park, Berry’s Creek.
Contact: Lyrebird Arts Council Inc, 03 5664 9239
Email: lyrebirdarts@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au
2 April
ROYAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL
Poowong Apex Club is running the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Commencing at 11am to 4pm
Free admission.
Spinning wheel with great prizes. Easter Egg hunt, face painting, tractor rides, jumping castle, raffles, tractor rides, hot food and drinks available.
Also Leongatha Medieval Society will be doing a re-enactment.
Venue: Loch Recreation Grounds, off South Gippsland Hwy.
3 April
TWILIGHT DINING AT THE KOONWARRA STORE
Whether you are travelling to your Easter holiday destination or just enjoying the last of the longer days. Be our guest as we extend our opening hours to 8.30pm with several dinner specials.
Venue: Koonwarra Store, South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra
Contact: Koonwarra Store, 03 5664 2285
Email: store@koonwarrastore.com.au
3 April
BACK TO CHARLIE BROWN
In memory of beach coma, Charlie Brown – one of the first settlers to Waratah Bay.
FAMILY FUN DAY
With different activities such as egg and spoon races, sack races etc
Sausage sizzle – gold coin
Entry: FREE
Starts: 11.30am
Venue: Waratah Bay Recreation Reserve, Cnr. Gayle and Moongana Streets, Waratah Bay
Contact: Joan Newman, 03 5684 1434 or Waratah Bay Caravan Park, 03 5684 1339
3 April—5 April
SANDY POINT ART SHOW
Easter Saturday 3rd April 2010 –Monday 5th April 2010 10am -4pm
Venue: T.P. Taylor Reserve Hall, Surfers Walk, Sandy Point
Contact: Joyce, 03 5684 1403
4 April
COAL CREEK EASTER EGG HUNT
Great day out for the family to enjoy. Easter egg hunt in the morning, games and entertainment throughout the day.
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 03 5655 1811
4 April
STONY CREEK RACING—EASTER CARNIVAL
Please contact the Stony Creek Club Office for details
Venue: Stony Creek Racecourse, South Gippsland Hwy, Stony Creek
Contact: Stony Creek Club Office, 03 5664 0099. Email: enquiries@scrc.com.au
Website: http://www.countryracing.com.au
4 April
VENUS BAY FARMERS MARKET
Special addition to the market calendar. At the seaside for all your gourmet produce needs
Time: 8am—1pm
Venue: Venus Bay Township
4 April
“CONTRABAND” – BAND & FILM NIGHT
South Coast Boardriders Inc. Presents: FILM AND BAND NIGHT, “CONTRABAND” Awesome local band.
Tickets: At the door, Family $25, Single $10
Raffle on the night – New Shearwater Quan-fin Surfboard.
Time: 7pm—12midnight
Venue: Waratah Bay Surf Lifesaving Club
Contact: South Coast Boardriders Inc. Email: magic@dcsi.net.au
5 April
MAD MONDAY EASTER EGG HUNT
Starts 11.30 am to 1.30 pm
Hunt for free lollies and chocolate eggs plus free sausage sizzle and cold drinks.
Parade your hat for the Easter Parade and win great prizes. 3 categories for children
Parade and judging 12 noon.
Run by the Toora and District Community Progress Association.
Venue: Sagassers Park, Toora (opposite the Pub)
Contact: Kathy Whelan, 03 5688 1400
10 April
TWILIGHT DINING AT THE KOONWARRA STORE
Be our guest as we extend our opening hours to 8.30pm with several dinner specials.
Venue: Koonwarra Store, South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra
Contact: Koonwarra Store, 03 5664 2285
Email: store@koonwarrastore.com.au
10 April—11 April
SOUTH GIPPSLAND RELAY FOR LIFE 2010
Teams of locals take turns to walk through the night to raise funds and awareness to fight cancer.
Participants are encouraged to enter early to receive their Relay For Life polo shirts and event kit.
You can enter of team of friends, family or a social or sports group.
Starts: 3pm on Saturday 10th
Venue: Dumbalk Recreation Reserve
Contact: Karen Lawson, 03 5664 4471 or Michelle McDougall, 0407 327 968
10 April
CANCER SURVIVORS & CARERS AFTERNOON TEA
A Survivors and Carer’s afternoon tea will be held at 2pm at the Dumbalk Recreation Reserve prior to the start of the Relay For Life event. Must register your attendance by Sunday 4th April 2010.
Venue: Dumbalk Recreation Reserve
Contact: Michelle McDougall, 0407 327 968
10 April—2 May
ON BRIGHT WINGS
Art Exhibition.
Open daily 10am to 5pm
Venue: Emily Koenders Art Gallery, 230 Ruby Fairbank Rd, Fairbank
Contact: Emily Koenders Art Gallery, +613 5662 5808
11 April
TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT MONTHLY WALK
Monthly walk conducted by members of the TROSP which commences at 9.30 am at the cenopath. Morning tea provided and normal Park fees are waivered.
Venue: Cenotaph, Tidal River
Contact: Parks Victoria, 13 19 63
Website: http://www.parks.com.au
16 April—17 April
56TH EXHIBITION OF HANDICRAFTS, ART & HOME INDUSTRIES
Official opening and presentations of awards Friday 16th at 11am in the cafe.
Refreshments available, raffle, stall
Free entry
Times: Friday 10am to 4.30pm, Saturday 10am to 3.30pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 03 5655 1811
16 April
CONVIVIAL DINNER
The April Convivial Dinner is special in that we are in the middle of the gorgeous autumn season when the produce on offer is rich and rare. Book yourself a seat at our shared tables and savour the best food and wine you are likely to taste in Gippsland.
Starting at 7pm
Venue: Koonwarra Store, South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra
Contact: Koonwarra Store, 03 5664 2285
Email: store@koonwarrastore.com.au
17 April
COOK HERE AND NOW—FOSTER
Slow Food Melbourne presents Cook Here and Now, an event which brings together a group of people to share in the selection, preparation and consumption of a locally-sourced meal. Our first event in 2010 takes place in the Gippsland town of Foster, approximately two and a half hours drive from Melbourne. We are thrilled to be working in partnership with Foster Primary School, a proud participant in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program for this event in Foster. Three students and the coordinator of the SAKGF program in Foster, Kim Albert, will join us for Cook Here and Now – Foster.
Book your place by signing up for the event at http://www.trybooking.com/EET
Times: 8:00am – Gather outside the hall adjacent to the market, meet project manager Sarah Robins and chef Pauline Leonard.
8:30am – Meet the producers on a tour of the market with Juneen Schulz, Prom Country Farmers’ Market Manager
9:00am – The group purchases ingredients for the meal based on menu.
9:30am – Grab a quick coffee, make any personal purchases, then head into kitchen at the hall on-site.
10:00am – Food preparation begins. Participants are divided into groups to work on various parts of the meal but all participate in pasta-making. Non-cooking partners organise drinks and set tables etc.
12:30pm – Lunch service.
2:00pm – Clean up commences.
3:00pm – Clean up complete.
Farm visit to Golden Creek Olives, Fish Creek (Andrew & Lyn Jamieson)
Cost: There is no participation fee for Cook Here and Now, just a contribution to the costs of the meal, which is set at $35.00 per head. Please bring this amount in cash on the day of the event, payable to Sarah Robins at the market.
Melbourne-based chef Pauline Leonard has operated ‘Cooking the Italian Way’ for more than seven years and has a background in cooking, catering and education. www.cookingtheitalianway.com
Cook Here and Now is an initiative of Marco Flavio Marinucci. Victoria is the first region outside the United States to produce Cook Here and Now, following presentations in San Francisco, California and Austin, Texas.
The 2010 Cook Here and Now events across Victoria are presented by Slow Food Melbourne and generously supported by the Victorian Government through Regional Development Victoria.
For further information about www.slowfoodaustralia.com.au
Venue: Main St, Foster (next to War Memorial Arts Centre)
Contact: Slow Food Melbourne or Cook Here & Now.

E: slowfoodmelbourne@iprimus.com.au or phone (03) 9416 2099.
Website: www.slowfoodaustralia.com.au or www.cookhereandnow.com
17 April
GIPPSLAND CAMPDRAFT ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
Comencing approximately 7am
This true “aussie” sport began in the cattle camps of the outback, where riders were required to select a beast out from the mob. This took the combined skill of horse and rider working together as one, as most cattle resent being separated from the mob. Over time, these skills were developed into the uniquely Australian sport as we see it today.
Venue: Dumbalk campdraft arena, Dumbalk
Contact: Karen Penney, 03 5189 1272
17 April
CONCIARTO SERIES—FRESHWATER TRIO
Beethoven Ghost Piano Trio Piazolla Otono from the four seasons of Bueno Aires, Schumann Piano Trio No 2
Admission $55 includes glass of wine and a light supper
Time: 7pm—10pm
Venue: Celia Rosser Gallery, Waratah Road, Fish Creek
Contact: andrew@celiarossergallery.com.au
18 April
BENA BABY BAZAAR
STALLHOLDERS AND SHOPPERS WANTED.
Here is an opportunity to buy and sell pre-loved goods including clothes, toys and furniture for children from birth to 6 years.
Time: 10am—1pm
Venue: Bena Hall, Bena
Contact: Maureen Benson, 03 5657 2276. Email: ramp@tpg.com.au
30 April—15 May
COLE PORTER’S—HIGH SOCIETY
Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc. Presents:
COLE PORTER’S HIGH SOCIETY.
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter, Book by Arthur Kopil. Based on the play “The Philadelphia Story” by Phillip Barry.
Gala Opening: 8pm, Friday April 30th.
2pm matinees: Sundays, May 2nd and 9th.
8pm Performances: May 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th and 15th.
Ticket sales: Mushroom Crafts, 40 Bair St Leongatha. Tickets on sale from Wednesday, April 7th.
Bookings and enquiries: 03 5662 3940
Venue: Leongatha Lyric Theatre, Mesley Hall Leongatha
Contact: 03 5662 3940
PROMONTORY HOME/PRODUCE MARKET
Venue: Foster Showgrounds, Foster Venue: Foster WMAC hall, Main St, Foster
Time: 8am Start Time: 8am—12noon
Contact: Max Parnell, 03 5682 2654 Contact: Market Manager 03 5682 1345
2009/10: Nov 1st, Dec 6th/27th, Jan 24th, Mar 7th,  Apr 4th 2009/10:

TARWIN LOWER MARKET JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Venue: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Tarwin Lower Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Time: 8:30am start Time: 8:30am start
Contact: Carol Dwyer 5663 7657 Contact: Dawn Wylie 03 5657 3253
2009/10: Monday of a Public Holiday 2009/10: 1st Sunday of each month.
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET KONGWAK MARKET
Venue: Baromi Park, Mirboo North Venue: Korumburra—Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Time: 8:30am start Time: 10am start
Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465 Contact: Jane 0417 142 478
2009/10: Last Saturday of every month. 2009/10: Every Sunday
STH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET TOORA MARKET
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koonwarra Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Time: 8.30am start Time: 8am start
Contact: Juliet Klauer 03 5659 8208 Contact: Joyce 03 5688 1237
2009/10: 1st Saturday of each month. 2009/10: 2nd Saturday of each month.
LOCH VILLAGE MARKET LOCH PUBLIC HALL WINTER MARKET
Venue: Railway Siding, Loch Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch
Time: 8:30am start Time: 9am—1pm
Contact: Ron Payne 03 5659 0212 Contact: Jennie Kennedy, 03 5659 4305
2009/10: 2nd Sunday of each month Oct—Apr 2009/10: 2nd Sunday of each month May—Sep
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Time: 8am to 1pm
Contact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 0096
2009/10: 3rd Sunday of each month