Prom Country Events June 2010

Dated: 3 Jun 2010
Posted by Lorraine
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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

Prom Country Events March 2010

Dated: 6 Mar 2010
Posted by Lorraine
Category: Latest News and Events
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1 February—31 March 2010

GIPPSLAND FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Inspired by Gippsland: 2010 Food and Wine Festival, February-March 2010.

A slice of Gippsland featuring…fine, food, fabulous restaurants, organic, berries, world beating cheeses, wicked wineries, prawns fresh from the boat, farmers markets, harvest picnics and festivals galore. Venue: Different wineries around South Gippsland Website: http://www.inspiredbygippsland.com.au

4 February—2 March

RENEWAL—REMEMBERING BLACK SATURDAY

A group exhibition responding to the fires. Exhibition open: everyday 10am to 4pm except Wednesdays.

FREE ENTRY A community run exhibition space in the historic courthouse building adjoining the information centre.

Venue: Courthouse Gallery, 122 Commercial Rd, Yarram

Contact: Courthouse Gallery, 03 5182 6553

14 February—20 March

ASSEMBLAGES #15 EXHIBITION Transforming everyday objects into art. Includes artists: Sian Adnam(Cape Woolami), Deb Le Cerf (Cape Patterson), Peter Cole (Venus Bay), Bridget Crowe (Fish Creek), Grant Flather (Yanakie), Sue Gilford (Agnes), Mandy Gunn (Tarwin Lower), Suellen Lee(Binginwarri), Andrew McPherson (Fish Creek), Ann Parry (Foster North), Jane Power (Fish Creek), Abigail van Rooyen (Waratah North), Kerry Spokes (Fish Creek), Annie Stark (Fish Creek), Rachel Warren (Outrim), Helen Wilkinson (Yanakie).

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

25 February—14 March

EXHIBITION — TONY KNIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

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

27 February—25 March

SEXY SACRED’ EXHIBITION An exhibition of works by Ellen Taylor. ‘The forceful, the fleeting, the sacred and the sexy. Ellen’s drawing, collages and installations will examine intimate human to human encounters’

Gallery hours: Weekdays 10am to 4pm (Closed Tuesdays) Weekends 11am to 5pm

Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan

Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101

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

5 March —8 March

SEVENTEENTH INVERLOCH JAZZ FESTIVAL

Musician and patron registration from 2pm on Friday 5th March. Then 7pm – 11.30pm programmed music Including opening ceremony.

Saturday 6th March: 10am street parade featuring musicians, decorated community floats, brass band, marching groups and vintage cars. 11am – 11.30pm full music program at all venues. Sunday 7th March: 10am combined churches jazz service. 11am – 11.30pm full music program at all venues

Monday 8th March: 11 am picnic in the park, jazz, food and wine in the Glade, on the beautiful Inverloch foreshore.

Entry Fees: Patron registration for full festival (Early bird – by 05/02/2010): $55 All others: $65 Musicians Spouse/partner: Prepaid $20, At desk $25 Friday Night Only: $20 Sat or Sun (full day): $35 Sat or Sun (evening only) $20 Marquee only – one gig: $5. Children 16 and under FREE Street parade, church service, jazz picnic: FREE

Venue: Inverloch Township Contact: Secretary, 03 5674 3879.

Musician Registrations: Ross Owen, 03 5674 6086

Website: http://www.inverlochjazzfestival.com

6 March

CLASSIC MUSIC CONCERTS

Poowong Historical Group Presents: Classic Music Concerts featuring the Team of Pianists in the historic ‘Pioneer Chapel’ in Poowong.

Saturday March 6th: 2pm and 7pm and Sunday 7th March at 2pm.

Venue: Pioneer Chapel, Poowong

Contact: 56275576 or 56592379

6 March

FISH CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CAR BOOT SALE

Monster garage and car boot sale. Have fun exchanging your treasures. Funds raised will assist local community projects.

Venue: Old Railway Station and Park, Fish Creek

Contact: Doug Knez, 0408 170 465

6 March

ANDERSONS INLET STAMP AND COIN FAIR

The Anderson Inlet Stamp Club, incorporating “Sammy Stamp”, is again holding their annual “Stamp & Coin” Fair on Saturday, 6th. March, 2010. We choose the Saturday of the Labour Day Weekend to coincide with Inverloch’s Jazz Festival. Stamp and coin dealers from Melbourne and Gippsland will be in attendance, both buying and selling. We are always hoping to attract new members to this interesting and informative hobby. We also collect and sell excess stamps for “Sammy Stamp”, a wonderful charity located in Melbourne. So if you are looking for a great hobby with a fun crowd, call in to our fair. Time: 9am – 4pm

Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Williams Street, Inverloch

Contact: Dawn Kuyer, 03 5674 3382.

Email: gippystamps@vic.chariot.net.au

6 March

THE SHEILA SESSIONS

Commencing at 8.30 pm The Sheila Sessions features Beccy Cole, Chris E Thomas, Kate Ballantyne singing with supporting band “The Distance”

Tickets cost $25 at the door or via listed website

Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Main St, Meeniyan

Website http://thedistance.com.au

6 March

CONCIARTO SERIES — PARKVILLE ENSEMBLE

Bottesini Gran Duo Concertante, Reynaldo Hahn songs, Interval, Mozart piano quartet.

Admission $55 includes glass of wine and a light supper.

Bookings essential 03 56832628 Time: 7 pm for 8pm

Venue: Celia Rosser Gallery, Promontory Rd, Fish Creek

Contact: Andrew Rosser, 03 5683 2628

email andrew@celiarossergallery.com.au

6 March

LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S LONG WEEKEND. Tantalise the senses at Lyre Bird Hill Winery as the weather warms up. The wood fired pizza oven will have the fires burning to cook freshly made pizzas by Sam and Rose from Paradise Pizza in Leongatha. Local guitarist Peter has been adding to his repertoire of easy listening old favourites, Leongatha Painters Group are hanging their recently painted watercolours of local flowers and landscapes, and Zak Chalmers of Valley Plains Pottery has been firing his handmade pots ready to use at your table.

Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra

Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204.

Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au

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

6 March

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

7 March

CLASSIC MUSIC CONCERT

Poowong Historical group presents Classic Music Concert featuring the Team of Pianists in the historic ‘Pioneer Chapel’ in Poowong. Time: 2 pm

Venue: Pioneer Chapel, Poowong

Contact: 03 5627 5576

7 March

STONY CREEK RACING—STONY CREEK CUP

Cup Day is the major draw card of our season. Exciting racing is guaranteed and our card for the day includes several races for quality gallopers. This feature day is one on which many groups pin their social plans, renting marquees, pre-booking food and bar packages, and dressing with style to for there chance to shine in our Fashions on the Field. Open to public: 11am

Admission: Adults $20, Concession and Pensioners $15, 17 & Under Free, Members Free

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

7 March

LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S

Tantalise the senses at Lyre Bird Hill Winery as the weather warms up. The wood fired pizza oven will have the fires burning to cook freshly made pizzas by Sam and Rose from Paradise Pizza in Leongatha. Local guitarist Peter has been adding to his repertoire of easy listening old favourites, Leongatha Painters Group are hanging their recently painted watercolours of local flowers and landscapes, and Zak Chalmers of Valley Plains Pottery has been firing his handmade pots ready to use at your table.

Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra

Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204.

Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au

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

7 March

BOWDEN, FINC & LEONARD @ MEENIYAN

The band, Cousin Leonard, is coming to Meeniyan on the long weekend. They are touring with international acts Peter Finc from Switzerland and Drew Bowden from NZ. BYO drinks & nibbles. Tickets: pre purchased $15 at Moos of Meeniyan, At door $20 Time: 7.30 pm

Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Main St, Meeniyan

Contact: Moos at Meeniyan, 03 5664 0010

7 March

PROMONTORY HOME/PRODUCE MARKET

Big market 8am start Venue: Foster Showgrounds, Station Rd, Foster

Contact: Max Parnell, 03 5682 2654

7 March

JUMBUNNA MARKET Time: 8.30am – 1pm

Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna

Contact: Dawn Wylie, 03 5657 3253

7 March

KONGWAK MARKET 10am – 3pm

Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak

Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

8 March

TARWIN LOWER MARKET 8.30am – 2pm

Venue: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Tarwin Lower

Contact: Carol Dwyer, 03 5663 7657

13 March

INVERLOCH FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

Includes wine tasting and cooking demostrations. The festival aims to showcase to locals and tourists the culinary delights of Inverloch and surrounding region and provide an opportunity to sample wines from local boutique wineries.

Fantastic local musicians will be providing relaxing and festive background music all afternoon. Time: 11am – 5pm Costs: Adults $10, children free, $15 for tasting glass.

Venue: The Glade, Inverloch

Contact: 1300 762 433

13 March

MOSSVALE MUSIC FESTIVAL AT MOSSVALE PARK

On Saturday the 13th March the music at Mossvale Park will have a little more Alt Country / Rock flavour. Multi-award winning Australian alternative country singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers with partner Shane Nicholson, father Bill Chambers as well as guests, will headline at Mossvale. Receiving praise across the globe, 2010 will be Australia’s first chance to see and hear the alluring Eilen Jewell and her band. Eilen Jewell puts her own beautiful stamp on old country, folk and blues. Also appearing at the March Mossvale will be American Mary Gauthier: “With songwriting as powerful as hers, there’s no need to go looking for qualifiers…She’s a unique, intrinsically valuable musical voice. And there’s never a surplus of those.” – Los Angeles Times. Also performing will be Australian bands, The Junes featuring Suzannah Espie and Sarah Carol, and rising stars on the Australian music scene, Sal Kimber & the Rollin’ Wheel. Tickets: Members/Concession $50, Adults $55, Family $150 (2 Adults & max. 4 children b/w 14 & 18 ), Under 14 FREE. Plus booking fee.

NOTE: Ticket price at the gate on the day, $10 extra

Tickets via email: lyrebirdarts@hotmail.com or phone 03 5664 9239 Tickets: Bair Music, Leongatha, Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek, Main Street Revelations, Foster as from 01/12/2009 (these outlets – cash only)

Tickets also available at www.moshtix.com.au, 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on your mobile www.moshtix.mobiand all moshtix outlets including Polyester Records and Greville Records. Venue: Mossvale Park, Berry’s Creek

Contact: Lyrebird Arts Council Inc. 03 5664 9239

Email: lyrebirdarts@hotmail.com

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

13 March

TOORA MARKET 8am – 12.30pm

Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora

Contact: Joyce, 5688 1237

14 March

TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT MONTHLY WALK

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

Venue: Cenopath, Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory National Park

Contact: Parks Victoria, 13 19 63

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

14 March

SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL

Cost – FREE – This is one day in March for all your questions about living now for a brighter future. Come to see cooking demonstrations, specialist food exhibitors, farming demonstrations on soil care and water management and guest speakers on agriculture diversification, energy and built environment, sustainable food production and manufacture, health and wellbeing and self sufficiency living. The event will also include fun activities and education for the kids.

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

Contact: Chris Hamilton, 03 5662 9314

14 March

LOCH VILLAGE MARKET 8.30am – 1pm

Venue: Railway Siding, Loch

Contact: Ron Payne, 5659 0212

14 March

KONGWAK MARKET 10am – 3pm

Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak

Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

19 March

“DAVO”—AUSTRALIA’S FUNNIEST IMPERSONATOR

Meeniyan Bowls Club & MDU football Club fundraising function. Cost: $20 per head

Venue: MDU Clubrooms, Meeniyan Recreation Reserve, Nerrena Rd, Meeniyan

Contact: Bob Graeme 03 56624509 to book tickets or tables.

19 March

WELSHPOOL & DISTRICT HORTCULTURAL SOCIETY AUTUMN SHOW

Welshpool & District Hort Soc Autumn Show: Dahlias, Cut Flowers, Fruit & Veg, Pot Plants, Home Produce, Floral Art, Plant Stall, Raffle.

Times: Fri 1.30pm – 5pm, Sat 10am-4.30pm

Venue: Welshpool Hall, South Gippsland Highway, Welshpool

Contact: Fran Grylls 03 5184 1376

20 March — 21 March

KORUMBURRA WORKING HORSE & TRACTOR RALLY

The Theme for this year’s Rally will be Green. Commencing at 10am Activities and displays include Pioneer skills, vintage cars and trucks, cow milking and butter making, craft and variety stalls, food stalls and much much more. There will be a Grand Parade each day.

Admission: Adults: $10, under 16 free, Two Day Pass: $15

Free parking Times: 10 am— 4 pm

Venue: South Gippsland Highway, Nyora Ref Mel 612 S9

Contact: Melanie Durkin 03 5659 4305. 0412 051 740.

Email: ilolden@dcsi.net.au

20 March

PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET

8am – 12noon

Venue: Foster WMAC Hall, Main St, Foster

Contact: Juneen, 03 5680 8509

20 March

INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET

Fresh food and produce Time: 8am – 1pm

Venue: The Glade, Inverloch

Contact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 0096

21 March

LEONGATHA SHOW ‘N’ SHINE & CAR BOOT SALE

Leongatha Rotary Club Charity Event: If its got wheels and you’re proud of it, SHOW IT, or Convert surplus goods to cash at the car boot sale! With live music, food providers and childrens activities! Entry: Adults – $5.00, Family – $10, Children under 14 FREE EXHIBITORS WELCOME! At 1pm – auction of framed HRT shirt signed by Garth Tander & Will Davison. Categories: Entry of the Show, Bike of the Show, Best Hot Rod, Best Street Machine, Best Custom, Best Commercial Van Ute or Wagon, Best Aussie Vehicle, Best Original Restored Car, Best Original Restored Bike, Best Paint Job, Best Engine Bay, Best Interior, Special Interest Vehicle, Best Vintage Truck, Best Truck age 1-3 years, Best Truck age 3-10 years, Best Caravan or Motor Home, Best Go Kart, Best Feral Ute. Costs: Display Vehicle and Driver – $5 each, Each Passenger $5, Car Boot $5. Times: 9 am— 3 pm Venue: Leongatha Velodrome, Roughead St (Strzelecki Hwy), Leongatha

Contact: John O’Connor, 0416 193 990 or John Mackie, 0408 512 353

21 March

KONGWAK MARKET 10am – 3pm

Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak

Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

27 March

SILO STRING QUARTET This internationally renowned quartet will play at the Yarram Courthouse Gallery, starting at 8pm.

Tickets: $39 ($34 members) Tickets on sale at “All Forms of Design” 217 Commercial Rd Yarram from 24th February. Wednesday to Saturday. Ticket enquiries: Phil, 03 5182 6978 or courthousegalleryyarram@gmail.com

Venue: Yarram Courthouse Gallery, 122 Commercial Rd, Yarram

Contact: Phil, 03 5182 6978

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 28 March from 2-4pm

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

27 March

MIRBOO NORTH MARKET

8.30am-1pm

Venue: Baromi Park, Main St, Mirboo North

Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465

28 March

KONGWAK MARKET

10am – 3pm Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak

Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

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25 September—6 November
‘ON THE EDGE OF A METAPHOR’

Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to ‘ON THE EDGE OF A METAPHOR’
An exhibition of works by John Mutsaers.
Exhibition from September 25 to November 6, 2009 • Opening Sunday, September 27 from 2–4pm
Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday). Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
26 September—2 November
THROUGH SCAPE

A photographic exhibition by Alice Buscombe.
Gallery hours: Weekdays 10am to 4pm CLOSED TUESDAYS.
Weekends 11am to 5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
18 October—14 November
PIECES OF EIGHT

Exhibition by Jeannie and Bill McDonagh.
Gallery Hours: Thursday to Monday 10am to 5pm. Extended trading hours during peak periods.
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, Telephone: 03 5683 2481
Email: framing@geckostudiogallery.com.au.
Website: http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au
30 October—31 October
WELSHPOOL FLOWER SHOW

“Wedding” is the “Theme” this year.
Venue: Welshpool Memorial Hall, South Gippsland Hwy, Welshpool
Website: http://www.welshpool.vic.au
30 October—3 November
37TH ANNUAL ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION

Friday 30 October – Official opening and Awards Night
Saturday 31 October – Community Market – A bigger market is planned this year with stalls, artists
workshops, music and fun for all.
Jazz Night, bookings essential, Call Eric Mould on 5664 7376 or jazzbo@dcsi.net.au.
Sunday 1 November – Garden Walks, Devonshire Tea at the Hall
Monday 2 November – Exhibition continues
Tuesday 3 November – Mad Hatters Breakfast – Exhibition closes at 4 pm.
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Main St, Meeniyan
Website: http://www.meeniyan.org.au.
31 October—3 November
SURF’S UP FOR ART

Art & Craft Exhibition. Entry by gold coin donations.
Saturday to Monday: 11am to 6pm
Tuesday: 11am to 2pm
Venue: Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club, Venus Bay Beach 1

31 October—3 November
SOUTH GIPPSLAND WINES SUMMER STARTERS WEEKEND

Southern Gippsland Wines 5th annual Summer Starters weekend.
Full details can be obtained from www.southerngippslandwine.com.au or from brochures available
from participating wineries and all information centres in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland local government areas.
Website: http://www.southerngippslandwine.com.au
31 October
LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S

Tantalise the senses at Lyre Bird Hill Winery as the weather warms up. The wood fired pizza oven
will have the fires burning to cook freshly made pizzas by Sam and Rose from Paradise Pizza in
Leongatha.
Local guitarist Peter has been adding to his repertoire of easy listening old favourites, Leongatha
Painters Group are hanging their recently painted watercolours of local flowers and landscapes, and
Zak Chalmers of Valley Plains Pottery has been firing his handmade pots ready to use at your table.
Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra
Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204. Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au
Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
31 October
NEXT CONCIARTO—PARKVILLE ENSEMBLE

31 October 2009 Season Opening Concert with the Parkville Ensemble 8PM. Alexander Borodin
“Quartet No. 2″ / Interval / Arvo Pärt “Summa” / Astor Piazzolla “Tango Ballet” / Javier Alvarez “Metro
Chabacano”. The musicians: Violins: Rachael Hunt, Rachel Gamer, Viola: Jason Bunn, Cello:
Philippa Gardner.
Venue: The Celia Rosser Gallery and Banksia Café, Promontory Road, Fish Creek
Time: Arrive at 7pm for an 8pm start
Cost: $55 per person.
Enquiries: to Andrew Rosser andrew@celiarossergallery.com.au
31 October
HALLOWEEN AT COAL CREEK

Also featuring at Coal Creek from October 24th to November 8th will be entries in the annual
Scarecrow Competition. There is $300 in prizes to be won.
Time: 5.30pm to 10pm
Contact: Coal Creek Village, 03 5655 1811
Venue: Coal Creek Village, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
31 October
CONVIVIAL TABLES—CONVIVIAL GOOD TIMES

Saturday October 31st, 2009 at 7pm.
Contact: 56642285 to book now!
Venue: Koonwarra Store, Koala Dve, Koonwarra
31 October—22 November
A COUNTRY PARADISE EXHIBITION

A Major Art Exhibition by Di and John Koenders.
Open Daily: 10am – 5pm (including all public holidays).
Contact: Mayfield Gallery, 03 5659 8262
Venue: Mayfield Gallery, 585 Fairbank Rd, Arawata
Website: http://www.mayfieldgallery.com.au
1 November
LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S

Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra
Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204. Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au
Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
3 November
MELBOURNE CUP DAY LUNCHEON

Time: From 12pm
Bookings Essential, Phone: 03 5664 2285 to book now.
Venue: Koonwarra Store, Koala Dve, Koonwarra
Contact: 03 5664 2285
3 November
LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S

Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra
Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204. Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au
Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
6 November
WAYGU BEEF NIGHT

Come and dine on the rich flavour and melt in your mouth experience of premium Wagyu steak with a glass of Purple Hen Shiraz or premium beer for only $45.
Or be completely decadent and add 1/2 doz oysters for a total price of $60. Splash Out!
Bookings required 5659 4488
Venue: The Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar, 35 Victoria Rd, Loch
Contact: The Gilded Lily, 03 5659 4488 Website: http://www.gildedlily.com.au
6 November
STONY CREEK RACING—LADIES DAY

Ladies Day is the first meet for the season. It will include the ever popular Fashions on the Field.
Open to public: 10.30am
Admission: Adult $15, Concession & Pensioner $10, 17 & Under Free, Member Free
Venue: Stony Creek Racecourse, South Gippsland Hwy, Stony Creek
Contact: Stony Creek Club Office, 5664 0099. Email: enquiries@scrc.com.au
Website: http://www.countryracing.com.au
8 November
OPEN GARDEN DAY

SGSC Music Department – OPEN GARDEN DAY. Featuring 8 picturesque gardens in Foster.
All gardens open for viewing from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Live music at Smiths garden throughout the
day. Cost: $15 per adult, $10 concession, under 18 free.
Entry booklets available at South Gippsland Secondary College, Foster Primary School and Lilly Pilly Nursery. Alternatively at Sue and David Hoares from 9am on the day.
Booklet includes entry into all 8 gardens, direction maps and voucher for a free cuppa and slice.
Approx 30 tractors featuring a Lanz Bulldog Half-track (possibly the only one in Australia). Shed open from 2-4pm only.
Contact: Colleen Smith 0409 905 397 or 03 5682 2066 for more information.
8 November
LOCH MARKET TRAIN

The South Gippsland Tourist Railway is running a special train to the Loch Market.
Venue: South Gippsland Tourist Railway, Korumburra Station
Contact: Korumburra Station 03 5658 1111. Email: info@sgr.org,au
Website: http://www.sgr.org.au
13 November—14 November
LEONGATHA ROSE SPECTACULAR

Rose show featuring old fashioned roses, plant and cake stalls, talks and demonstrations, refreshments
available from Red Cross, large open garden.
Times: Friday 12noon to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 4.30pm.
Cost: Entry: $3
Venue: Leongatha Memorial Hall, Cnr. Michael Place & McCartin’s St, Leongatha
Contact: Joan Michael, 03 5662 3548
14 November
LOCH VILLAGE GARDEN FESTIVAL

Further information: www.loch.org.au
Time: 10am—5pm
Venue: Victoria Street, Loch Village
Contact: Grahame Hastie, 0412 459 260 or Cherie Smirl, 5659 4466
Email: sales@carringtons.com.au
Website: www.carringtons.com.au
15 November
INVERLOCH LIONS FUN RUN AND BILLY CART DERBY

Helicopter rides also available on the day.
Medallions for all fun run participants and tropies for winners.
Costs: Fun Run or Billy Cart Derby: $10pp, $20 family up to 3, $5 extra child, $10 extra adult
Combined Fun Run $ Billy Cart Derby: $15pp, $30per family, $15per adult.
Venue: A’ Beckett St (Main St) Inverloch
Contact: Geoff Cole Billy Cart Derby info: 03 5674 6030 & Debbie Rielly Fun Run: 0409 945 559
19 November
MEET THE WINEMAKER—DAVID MORRIS

Morris Wines, Rutherglen. Fifth generation winemaker David Morris has emerged as one of Australia’s most outstanding winemakers after achieving unprecedented show success and he’s coming to the gilded lily on Thursday 19th November to share his wines and story over a delicious 4 course dinner.
Book early to avoid disappointment – 5659 4488
Cost: $88 per person – all inclusive dinner, wines, coffee/tea.
Venue: The Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar, 35 Victoria Road, Loch
Time: 7pm for 7.30 dinner
Contact: The Gilded Lily, 03 5659 4488. Website: http://www.gildedlily.com.au
20 November—22 November
MEENIYAN CARNIVALE
A weekend of events. November 20th, 21st and 22nd
A WEEKEND OF EVENTS TO CELEBRATE LYREBIRD ARTS COUNCILS 10TH
ANNIVERSARY.
Venue: Meeniyan Township
Contact: Lyrebird Arts Council, (03) 5664 9239
Website: http://www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au
21 November—22 November
KORUMBURRA AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL SOCIETY SHOWJUMPING CLASSIC

Venue: Korumburra Showgrounds, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Sandy Carfrae, 03 5655 2157
21 November
DINNER TRAIN

The South Gippsland Railway will be running a Dinner Train on Saturday 21 November 2009.
Tickets are $50.00 per person. This price includes train travel, dinner and finger food, and a complementary glass of wine with dinner. Discounts available for groups of 8 or more.
Att: C. Raven, 35 Mahoney Cres, Seaford VIC 3198
Bookings via email preferred to info@sgr.org.au or phone Marketing Manager, Cathy on
(03) 5658 1111.
Venue: South Gippsland Tourist Rail, Korumburra Station.
25 November
A NIGHT FULL OF FAVOURITES

$45 for 2 course menu with mixed breads & bruchetta & warmed olives to start.
Book now – the whole menu will be Delicious!!
Venue: The Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar, 35 Victoria Rd, Loch
Contact: The Gilded Lily, 03 5659 4488
Website: http://www.gildedlily.com.au
28 November—22 December
“LINK” EXHIBITION

Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to ‘LINK’.
An exhibition of works by Julia Price and Marilyn Ardley.
Opening Sunday November 29 from 2pm to 4pm
Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday). Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
28 November
SOUTH GIPPSLAND BUSKERS FESTIVAL

The 2009 Korumburra Buskers Festival will be held on Saturday 28th November 2009 between
9am—4pm.
Venue: At the rear of the Commercial street shops on South Gippsland Tourist Railway land,
Korumburra.
Contact: June Ramsay 03 5655 1108 or Christine McKenzie 03 5655 2275
Email: cafesixtyone@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.korumburrabuskersfest.com
28 November
MEENIYAN ANTIQUES FAIR

Set in lovely Meeniyan, at the Art Deco Town Hall and Community Centre, Whitelaw Street, right on the South Gippsland Highway. This will be the first of what we hope will be an annual event.
Approx 25 – 30 stalls of beautiful, affordable antiques, with porcelain, figurines, art, jewellery, retro, glass, Victoriana, small furniture and so much more. Something very special in the area, with its beautiful views & great local cafes. On the highway to Wilson’s Prom, Foster & just past Leongatha.
Catering will be provided by local kindergarten. Enquires very welcome but stalls are filling up fast.
Venue: Art Deco Town Hall and Community Centre, Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan
Contact: Sue on 0418508800 or Karen on 0419009115.
28 November
DINNER TRAIN

The South Gippsland Railway will be running a Dinner Train on Saturday 28 November 2009.
Bookings via email preferred to info@sgr.org.au or phone our Marketing Manager, Cathy on
(03) 5658 1111.
Venue: South Gippsland Tourist Rail, Korumburra Station.
28 November—29 November
BACK TO TARRA BULGA NATIONAL PARK

Welcome to country with Dedlee Kultya
(Gunai Kurnai Dance Group)
12pm Sat 28th November
Also on the weekend:
- Birds and Animals of the Ash Forests (a sound and light show)
- An exhibition of historical photographs of Tarra Bulga
- Digital photo competition (prizes each weekend)
-Guided walks by naturalists Bob McDonald, Catheryn Thompson and Rohan Bugg (all day with night
spotlighting on Saturday nights).
- Sausage sizzles and activities for the kids.
Venue: Bulga Visitor Centre, Tarra Valley
Contact: 03 51 861 283

PROMONTORY HOME/PRODUCE MARKET PROM COUNTRY FARMERS 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, 2009/10: 3rd Saturday of each month.
Apr 4th
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

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Meeniyan Art Gallery
“Together” Exhibition
Helen McInnis, Pat Dempsey and Susan Hall.
28 – 25 September
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au

1 September—29 September
THE COLOURS OF NATURE
Calligraphy, poetry, photography and painting by Jenefer Chitty. And Mosaics by Michelle Stewart.
Opening 2pm – Tuesday 1st September.
Gallery Hours: Weekdays from 10am – 5pm and Saturdays from, 10am – 3pm.
Venue: Mushroom Crafts, 40 Bair St, Leongatha
Contact: 03 5662 2144 or J. Chitty – 5662 5413

3 September—22 September
Stockyard Gallery’s
Gallery Hours: 10am – 4pm, 7 days per week.
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, 20 Main St, Foster
Contact: Stockyard Gallery, 03 5682 1125 Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au

September
FATHER’S DAY SWAP MEET
Auto Parts, Bric-a-Brac, Car Boot Sales at Fathers Day Swap Meet on September 6th held at the Nyora
Recreation Reserve.
Times: Sellers 6.00 am, Buyers 7.00 am
Cost: Selling Sites $15.00. General Admission: $3.00
Venue: Nyora Recreation Reserve, Grundy Ave, Nyora
Contact: The Committee, (03) 5659 6530

11 September—19 September
‘A LITTLE HOTEL ON THE SIDE’ (LYRIC’S NEXT SHOW)

Tickets: $20 Adults. $18 Concession. Tickets available at Mushroom Craft, Leongatha or available
on the night.
Times: 8pm 11/12/17/18/19 September. 2pm 13/19 September
Venue: Mesley Hall, Leongatha Secondary College, Nerrena Rd, Leongatha
Contact: Mark Eva on 0422 894 149

13 September—10 October
ROBERT MCLAREN—’MARBLED PAPERS

Robert McLaren – ‘Marbled Papers’ – September 13 to October 10
Opening Sunday September 13 at 2pm.
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, Telephone: 03 5683 2481
Email: framing@geckostudiogallery.com.au.
Website: http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au

20 September
COAL CREEK COMMUNITY FUN DAY

A Community Fun Day will be held on Sunday 20th September from 12noon to 4pm. All funds raised
will go to very special kids and one of the giant piggy banks at the heart of Very Special Kids 2009
Appeal will make an appearance at 12 noon. The day will feature entertainment for all the family including
a sausage sizzle, children’s art classes and old fashioned games.
Venue: Coal Creek Heritage Village, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek Village, 03 5655 1811.
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
23 September—24 September
SOUTH GIPPSLAND DAIRY EXPO

Time: 9am—4pm each day
Venue: Poowong Recreation Reserve
Contact: Deanne Kennedy, 0419 878 055
Website: http://www.dairyexpo.org.au/online

25 September—6 November
Meeniyan Art Gallery
‘ON THE EDGE OF A METAPHOR’

An exhibition of works by John Mutsaers.
Exhibition from September 25 to November 6, 2009 • Opening Sunday, September 27 from 2–4pm
Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday). Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au

27 September
EARTH KIDS

Raising this generation sustainably. Be part of a great day out in the holidays…
and help make the planet a better place for future kids!
Just an hour and a half from Melbourne on the way to Wilsons Prom in gorgeous South Gippsland.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of Earth Kids, the first of four exciting community events to be
held in Koonwarra. (Check out the program on koonwarra.com.au)
For more information, or to book an indoor stall or outdoor space for car-boot sales, contact Jennifer
Hamilton, Promotions Co-ordinator on 0418 556 746 or email: jennifer.hamilton@frostcorp.com.au
Don’t delay! There are limited places for stall holders and car boot sales.
Cost: Adults $2, Children under 16 free
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koonwarra
Contact: Jennifer Hamilton, 0418 556 746 Email: jennifer.hamilton@frostcorp.com.au
Website: http://koonwarra.com.au

PROMONTORY HOME/PRODUCE MARKET PROM COUNTRY FARMERS 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, 2009/10: 3rd Saturday of each month.
Apr 4th

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

Testimonials

Dated: 13 Dec 2008
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August 18th 2010

Very comfortable with good provision of tea and coffee etc in room. Very Clean.

Stephen B. Wotton-under-Edge U.K.

July 7 2010

A stay a Meeniyan motel is homely. the host Lorraine is friendly and ensures her guests are comfortable and well catered for in her rooms

June -  Eaglehawk, Bendigo

July 9 2010

Good value for your money. Reception very helpful and accommodating.

Lorraine was great.

Paul – Milwaukie USA

June 2010

A welcome oasis. Nice and Quiet, warm and comfortable.

Margaret and Colin – Taree NSW

May 30 2010

Very nice, very clean and close to everything we needed

Jacquie – Phillip Island

May 29 2010

I would be happy to stay here every weekend

Marlene  – Cheltenham

May 22 2010

It was cold outside but we were warm and comfortable inside.

Erica – Soldiers Point

May 2010

Very nice Place to stay in a lovely little country town

Rob

April 26 2010

Lorraine is a very friendly helpful hostess.

Christine N. Clifton Hill, Melbourne

April 14th 2010

Very clean and comfortable, excellent value for money.

Bob W. Toogong NSW

March 2010

The Accommodation is spacious and clean. We particularly appreciated that you were prepared to change our breakfast order, with a specific request. the scrambled eggs, in particular, were excellent. Thank you Max and Pat. From Henley Beach. South Australia

February 2010

Thanks for having us in your spotlessly cleaned and well presented rooms. We enjoyed our stay very much and will definitely stay with you next time we come to Wilsons Promontory.

Tim From Woori Yallock

January 2009

A convienent place for a stop over after a day trip around the area. Just far enough away from Melbourne to enjoy without having to drive back after an enjoyable meander of the district.

Jane.  from Ormond  Victoria

Mercurio’s Menu

December 2009

Hello Lorraine,

We just wanted to thank you and the great folk of Meeniyan for a fantastic few days in town.

15 months ago when we were here, it felt like the town was terminal.  When we found out we were coming back to South Gippsland for another episode of Mercurio’s  Menu, we were keen to ensure we stayed at your Motel with the view to giving the town a helping hand through a bit of publicity.

We were astounded to see how much the town has changed in such a short period.  A functioning pub, a new restaurant about to open and of course your awesome hospitality gives Meeniyan a great vibe.

There now seems a future for the town and there is a new vigor around the place.  Good luck for the future and thank you for having us.  We look forward to our return in the future.

Regards
The Mercurio’s Menu production team
Mark Bayly, Producer
Paul Mercurio, Host
Mark Doberer, Camera
Dave Collins, Audio

Bed of Roses Series 1 Dec 2007

Dear Lorraine, On behalf of the art department, I just wanted to say a big thank you for helping out with all your wonderful and very generous hospitality. You really looked  after us all while we were staying with you and made us feel completely at home. The filming of Bed of Roses at Meeniyan was such a positive experience for all of us and I just hope it was for all of you. Meeniyan is a very special place.  Cheers and many thanks. Carrie Kennedy Production Designer

Below are some voluntary testimonials that have been posted on the Total Travel Website.

” Great hostess & location value for money, lovely pool. Lovely central Gippsland spot. Excellent affordable accommodation superb garden and pool area. Walking distance to all in the town, next door to the Pub. Hostess very welcoming, providing fantastic local knowledge and fresh eggs for breakfast from the chooks on the property. A wonderful family spot ideal for Wilsons Prom and all the lovely Gippsland secrets. Very quiet, safe and friendly.” – Danielle Patsy from Carnegie, Australia (3 Dec 08)

“Fantastic! This motel is lovely. The rooms are beautifully maintained and extremely clean. The service is brilliant, the pool is awesome. Very reasonably priced. Highly recommended.” – Lisa F from Carrum Downs, Australia (18 Mar 08)

“Relaxing setting, clean and comfortable rooms, refreshing salt water pool, delicious meals and excellent service. Set in a quiet, pleasant little town full of interesting characters. Surrounded by numerous scenic drives and places to explore. Enjoy!” – Meeniyan Motel Visitor from Phillip Island, Australia (21 Jan 08)
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Things To See And Do – South Gippsland

Dated: 12 Dec 2008
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NATIONAL PARKS

WALKS

Great Southern Rail Trail (50 km)
Port Franklin Boardwalk
Mirboo North – Boolarra Rail Trail (13kms)
Lyrebird Forest Walk
Foster Flora Reserves walk (15 min)
Bald Hills Wetland Reserve (30min walk suitable for wheelchairs and prams)
Bass Coast Rail Trail

DRIVES

  1. Meeniyan, Toora, Agnes Falls, Welshpool, Port Welshpool, Back Toora, Port Franklin, Foster and back to Meeniyan.
  2. Meeniyan to Mirboo North , Grand ridge Road, Tarra Bulga National Park, Yarram back to Meeniyan.
  3. Meeniyan, Koonwarra, Inverloch Coastal drive to Wonthaggi, back to Inverloch via inland route, Leongatha and back to Meeniyan.
  4. Meeniyan to Foster, Mt Nicoll Lookout (Foster, Fish Creek Road), Fish Creek, to Wilson’s Promontory.
  5. Meeniyan To Foster then Shallow Inlet, Sandy Point, Walkerville, Cape Liptrap Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay and back to Meeniyan.
  6. Meeniyan to Leongatha, Korumburra to Inverloch, Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay and back to Meeniyan.

BEACHES

Sandy Point –surf
Shallow Inlet – wind surfing – child friendly
Venus Bay – surf
Inverloch -surf
Whisky Beach – beautiful sunsets and sandy beach – Wilsons Promontory
Picnic Bay – at scenic Wilsons Promontory
Squeaky Beach – romantic location with sand that squeaks when you walk on it – Wilsons Promontory
Waratah Bay – One of the 10 safest beaches in Victoria
Norman Bay – One of the 10 safest beaches in Victoria – Wilsons Promontory
Oberon Bay – Access from Wilsons Promontory National Park
Waterloo Bay, Sealers Cove, Refuge Bay – Several hours walk from Telegraph Car Park at Wilsons Promontory.

ANTIQUE SHOPS

Meeniyan, Toora, Loch, Korumburra, Welshpool, Port Albert, Mirboo North, Wonthaggi and Inverloch

GOLF COURSES

Meeniyan ($30 all day), Leongatha, Woorayl, Foster, Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Korumburra and Mirboo North.

OTHER THINGS

WINERIES

For wine Event Details please Visit

www.southerngippslandwine.com.au

RESTAURANTS AND CAFES

  • “Moo’s at Meeniyan” 03  5664 0010 (Moo’s will be closed from the 9th August to the 1st of September inclusive as Marty and staff will be having a well earned break)
    • Open Thursday to Monday breakfast & lunch from 8.30am to 4.30pm.  Christmas Holiday open 7 days a week
    • Regional dinners every Friday & Saturday evening from 6pm. If you do not want to miss out booking is essential
  • Meeniyan Hotel – meals 7 days a week 03 5664 7203
  • Andy’s pizza – Meeniyan- open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun night 03 5664 7397
  • Homely Cafe – Meeniyan – closed Thur and Fri
  • Meeniyan Milk Bar and Takeaway open 7 days a week
  • Bread and Pickle Delicatessen – Meeniyan open 5 1/2 days
  • Koonwarra Store – open 7 days aweek
  • Koonwarra Cooking School
  • Cafe Tsunami – Inverloch
  • Red Elk – Inverloch
  • Cottage Restaurant – Inverloch
  • Tomo – Modern Japanese – Inverloch
  • Wildfish Restaurant – Port Albert (right on the wharf) ‘One of Victorias top three seafood restaurants, as voted by the Hearld Sun’
  • Port Albert Wharf Fish and Chips
  • The Middle Hotel Korumburra
  • Rainbow Place Chinese Restaurant – Korumburra
  • Diva’s Tandoori Indian Restaurant – Korumburra
  • Carino’s Wine Bar Restaurant – Leongatha
  • Gatha Food Store – Leongatha
  • McCartins Hotel – Leongatha
  • R.S.L Club – Leongatha
  • Promontory Gate  Hotel  (Fishy Pub) – Fish Creek
  • Orange Roughy Cafe – Fish Creek
  • Flying Cow Cafe – Fish Creek
  • Foster Hotel
  • Toora Hotel
  • Pelican View Waterfront fish and chip Restaurant – San Remo
  • Kily Pub Kilcunda
  • Tarwin Lower Hotel
  • Gilded Lily - Loch (Great Food)
  • Hard Loch Cafe
  • Sybs Place – Royal Hotel Loch
  • Archies on the Creek -  03 5678 7787

MARKETS

  • Prom Country Farmers Market – 3rd Saturday every Month 8-12pm
  • South Gippsland Farmers Market Koonwarra – 1st Saturday of every month 8-1pm
  • Kongwak Market – every Sunday 10- 3 pm
  • Promontory Home Produce and Craft Market – November till Easter 8-1pm
  • Inverloch farmers Market – 3rd Sunday of month
  • Mirboo North Market – last Sunday every month 830-1pm

Visitor Information Centres – Korumburra, Foster, Visit Prom Country

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