September—8 October
FOOD ART
Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to:
FOOD ART
Meeniyan artist Leslie Monahan explores the abstract world of food through metalwork and macro-photography.
Exhibition in the Access Gallery
Opening Saturday 11th September, 2pm-4pm
Gallery Hours: Weekdays, 10am to 4pm (Closed Tuesdays), Weekends, 11am to 5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101
Website:http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
16 September — 5 October
ECHO: LANDSCAPE MEMORY
An Exhibition by Andrew Stacey
The new lighting in the gallery space shows the works to full advantage. The colours are leaping off the walls!
Gallery Hours: Open daily, 10am to 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr. Main & McDonald Streets Foster
Contact: Stockyard Gallery, 03 5682 1125
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au
19 September—16 October
‘MELANGE’ EXHIBITION
M`elange – Tracy Lewis and Boyd Maddocks.
Landscapes in oil and mixed media by Tracy Lewis and sculptural works by Boyd Maddocks.
Opening Sunday September 19 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
19 September — 17 October
A LITTLE BIT FISHY…
An Exhibition exploring the re-use of fish tins as artwork. Set price of $40 for each piece of artwork.
Open: Friday to Monday, 10.30am to 4.30pm
Venue: Ride the Wild Goat, 5 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Andrew McPherson, 03 5683 2661 or Anne Roussac-hoyne, 03 5687 1370
Email: andrew@ridethewildgoat.com.au or aroussac@bigpond.com
25 September—28 October
SOLILOQUY, SANCTUARY AND SILHOUETTE
Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to an exhibition by JULIE-ANNE ARMSTRONG-ROPER, Soliloquy, Sanctuary and Silhouette.
Opening: Sunday 26th September, 2pm to 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
2 October
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 October
JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Time: 8.30am – 1pm
Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 03 5657 3253
2 -3 October
Loch Village Collectables Fair
Loch Village Collectables Fair is the 7th event in this series featuring antiques and other collectables.
Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch
Contact: Steve Hickmott 0409 991 130
3 October
SUMMER PIZZA DAYS
Wood Fired Pizzas over summer at Lyrebird Hill Winery. Pizzas by Sam and Rose from Paradise Pizza, Leongatha. Enjoy a glass of wine or two, enjoy the music and take time out to relax in the Winery Gardens.
Winery open for tastings and sales everyday except Tuesday, 10am – 5pm.
Bookings recommended for larger groups on Pizza Days, for allocation of tables. Ph: 5664 3204.
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 October
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
3 October
OPEN DAY SANDY PARK ALPACAS
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: 910 Ameys Track , Foster
Contact: Steve, 0427 257 222
7 October — 26 October
ALLORA! ITALY AND MORE…
An exhibition of drawings, paintings, mosaics and textiles will begin on October 7. Allora! Italy and More … includes works by Anita Booth, Elizabeth McIntosh, Fleur Wheeler, Johanne Miles, Kate Taylor, Olive Ormerod and Pauline Farries.
Gallery Hours: Open daily, 10am to 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr. Main & McDonald Streets Foster
Contact: Stockyard Gallery, 03 5682 1125
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au
7 October — 8 October
WONTHAGGI GOLF CLUB—SENIORS GOLF FESTIVAL
The fifth Annual Seniors Golf tournament will be held in conjunction with Seniors Week activities.
Competitive events for both men and women.
Cost $20 per day which includes lunch and the opportunity to win some of the $4,000 worth of prizes.
Venue: Wonthaggi Golf Club, McKenzie Street, Wonthaggi
Contact: Don Burke, 03 5672 2660
8 October
SENIORS FESTIVAL
Entertainer Wendy Stapleton
Gates open 12 noon
Concert starts at 1pm
BYO lunch, Afternoon tea provided
Venue: Korumburra Recreation Centre, Charles Street, Korumburra
Contact: 5662 9200 for bookings
8 October — 10 October
PROM COUNTRY ARTS
34TH ANNUAL ART & PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
Presented by the Rotary Club of Leongatha.
Featured Artists: Mandy Gunn and Andrew McPherson.
Official opening: Friday 8th October, 8pm
Times Friday 8th: 1pm to 5pm, Saturday 9th: 10am to 7.30pm, Sunday 10th: 10am to 3pm
Venue: Leongatha Memorial Hall, Cnr McCartin St & Michael Place
Contact: David John, 03 5664 1241 or Paul Beck, 03 5662 5255
9 October
LITERARY FESTIVAL GALA
Two one act plays by lyric theatre company proceeds go to a chartable organisation.
6.00pm – 11.00pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 03 5655 1811
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
9 October
COAL CREEK FARMERS MARKET
Second Saturday of every month. Stallholder applications now open.
If you grow your own produce or make a Food product from local ingredients, contact us for more details.
Phone 03 5655 1811 or email farmersmarket@coalcreekvilliage.com.au
Coal Creek is a local community Farmers’ Market that will be: for genuine producers only (no on-sellers), plastic bag free, and accredited by the Victorian Farmers Market Assoctation.
Time: 8am – 1pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 03 5655 1811
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
9 October
COAL CREEK LITERARY FESTIVAL
Check the website for more details:
http://www.coalcreekliteraryfestival.com
Time: 11.30am – 4pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 03 5655 1811
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
9 October
OPERA AT THE VINES — “STAGE TO SCREEN”
de Vine Restaurant – ‘Opera at the Vines’
2010 CONCERT SERIES
Dinner and Show Event
Includes glass of djinta djinta Classique Sparkling and Canapes on arrival
Venue: Djinta Djinta Winery, 10 Stevens Rd, Kardella South
Contact: Djinta Djinta Winery, 03 5658 1163
Website: http://www.djintadjinta.com.au
9 October — 10 October
FOSTER CHRISTMAS EXPO
Around 25 companies and stalls to take the pain out of your Christmas shopping.
Catering will be provided by local groups boosting their fund raising.
Entry is a gold coin donation with all proceeds going to charity.
(Also at Toora on 30 & 31 st october and Welshpool 13 & 14 November)
Venue: Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main St, Foster
Contact: Alice Foster, 0488 056 544
Email: mkpinkbug5@hotmail.com
9 October
TOORA MARKET
8am – 12.30pm
Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Contact: Joyce, 5688 1237
10 October
TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT — MONTHLY WALK
Meet at the Cenotaph Monument 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 Oberon Bay. Anyone welcome
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
10 October
ANNUAL HYMN FEST
Our 10th Annual Hymnfest to be held on 10th day (Sunday) of the 10th Month (October) at 1.30pm in the Loch Village Public Hall Smith Street Loch, with a theme of ‘Celebrate’ will be our Finale of what has been 10 wonderful years of Hymnfest in Loch Village.
We would like to invite all past members of the public who have supported this annual event to come and join us in celebrating our final Hymnfest. We are in the process of finalising the programme for this day for guest artist’s to come and join us, the community singing component of the programme will be a variety of Hymns and songs we have sung from the last 9 years of Hymnfest & all are favourites, for those in the community who have previously experienced Hymnfest please come again, for those who have not because of other commitments please put this date into your diary, at the close of Hymnfest please enjoy our wonderful country afternoon tea and fellowship and a final fond farewell.
All monies raised from the $6 entry donation on the day will be distributed back into the community
Venue: Loch Villiage Public Hall, Smith Street, Loch Villiage
Contact: Bev Button, 03 5658 1406
Email: hymnfest@aapt.net.au
10 October
LOCH VILLAGE MARKET
Time: Starts 8.30am
Venue: Railway Siding, Loch
Contact: Ron Payne, 03 5659 0212
10 October
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
16 October
LOCH ALIVE SPRING VARIETY SHOW
Saturday 16th October at 8pm
Showcasing local personalities & groups of all ages.
BYO wine,drinks & nibbles
$5.00 per person
Supper catering by Loch CWA to benefit Loch Pre School.
Venue: Loch Public Hall, Loch
16 October—17 October
SOUTH GIPPSLAND NATIVE PLANT AND FLOWER SHOW
Entry Fee $3.00 Adults, Children Free.
Time 10am to 4pm daily
Venue: Leongatha Recreation Reserve- Exhibition shed, Strzelecki Hwy
(Roughead St)
Contact: Coral Hughes, 5664 2221
16 October
CONVIVIAL DINNER
3 course dinner and Litho Wines Stylus. $60 per person. Book in early to avoid missing out!
Time: 7pm start
Venue: Koonwarra Store, South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra
Contact: 5664 2285
Email: store@koonwarrastore.com.au
Website: www.koonwarra.vic.au
16 October
PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
8am – 12noon
Venue: Foster WMAC Hall, Main St, Foster
Contact: Juneen, 03 5680 8509
17 October—20 November
JANE POWER AND SHARON MONK
JANE POWER AND SHARON MONK – Paintings, prints, drawings, collage and sculpture.
Opening: Sunday October 17 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
17 October
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
17 October
MEENIYAN AMATEUR DRAMATICS SOCIETY – THE UMBRELLA
FUNDRAISER FOR THE MEENIYAN HALL
Performed by Meeniyan Amateur Dramatics Society.
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.
Cost: $15, Children and Concession $10. Tickets available at the door.
Time: 2pm start
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Bookings and enquiries: Tarnya Wilson, 5664 7473.
17 October
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Fresh Food and Produce
Time: 8am – 1pm
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Contact: Robert Arnold, 03 5664 0096
22 October — 24 October
HAPPY DAYS FESTIVAL
HOT RODS AND ROCK N ROLL
Friday 22nd – Trivia and Rock n Roll dance night
Saturday 23rd – Hot Rods and Buskets Festival and then Dance Night
Sunday 24th – Markets
Venue: Yarram Town Centre (Mel Ref; 628 E9)
Contact: Carol, 03 5182 6995
Website: http://www.yarramlions.org
23 October
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.
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
23 October
COUSIN LEONARD–SPECIAL CONCERT
SPECIAL CONCERT returning to Meeniyan Hall. COUSIN LEONARD with special guest TASH PARKER – vocal
The trio play guitar, trombone and vocals. An eclectic range of music, folk, jazz, blues plus.
Appealing to a wide age range
Costs: Prepaid – from Moos at Meeniyan $15 - 03 5664 0010
At the door $20
Time: 8pm start
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
24 October
JUMBUNNA OPEN GARDEN DAY
Five beautiful gardens open to the public. Food and Jazz in the park.
Tickets available at Jumbunna Hall on the day.
Costs $10.00 per head.
No dogs please.
Venue: Jumbunna Hall, 41 Cruickshanks Rd, Jumbunna
24 October
ARTISTS BOOK WORKSHOP AT STOCKYARD GALLERY
Artists Book Workshop at Stockyard Gallery, Foster:
Sunday 24th October, 9.30am for a 10am start.
Learn to make 3 different artist books:
` pop back concertina
` back to back concertina
` book with pages attached without sewing.
In this one-day dynamic workshop with tutor Margaret Mason.
Fee: $55 (bring your own lunch)
Please book by Monday 18th October to receive materials list.
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr. Main & McDonald Streets Foster
Contact: Stockyard Gallery, Gillian Clarke OR Heather Downing 03 5682 1125
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au
24 October
BENA BABY BAZAAR
STALLHOLDERS AND SHOPPERS WANTED.
Here is an opportunity to buy and sell preloved goods including clothes, toys and furniture for children from birth to 6 years
Time: 10am – 1pm
Venue: The Bena Hall, Bena
Contact: Maureen, 03 5657 2276
Email: ramp@tpg.com.au
24 October
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
27 October
CHILDREN’S WEEK
Activities to be confirmed…
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
28 October — 9 November
FOSTER PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB — ANNUAL EXHIBITION
From October 28 to November 9, The Foster Photography Club holds its annual exhibition. Details will be uploaded to the Stockyard Gallery coming exhibitions page soon …
Gallery Hours: Open daily, 10am to 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr. Main & McDonald Streets Foster
Contact: Stockyard Gallery, 03 5682 1125
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au
30 October
LOCH VILLAGE GARDEN FESTIVAL
Loch Village Open Gardens and much more. Loch Village Garden Festival will be held on Saturday 30th October 2010. The Festival will feature open gardens in Loch Village and surrounding area. Street stalls will have garden furniture, plants, herbs and fresh produce for sale.
Time: 10am to 3pm
Venue: Loch Village & surrounds
Contact: Grahame 56594215
30 October
JAZZ AMONG THE ARTS
As part of the Meeniyan Cup Weekend Art Exhibition.
For this years presentation of the annual Jazz Gig, there will be a group of top line musos, Graeme Steel Trumpet, Don Santin Trombone, Neil Taylor Piano, Alan Smith Drums and Neville Drummond Bass. Jazz standards to dance to or just listen and enjoy high quality music. BYO drinks, nibbles, glasses ect.
Time: 8pm start. Please be seated early
Cost: $18
Bookings absolutely essential – limited space.
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Eric Mould, 5664 7376
Email: jazzbo@dcsi.net.au
30 October
SUMMER PIZZA DAYS
Wood Fired Pizzas over summer at Lyrebird Hill Winery. Pizzas by Sam and Rose from Paradise Pizza, Leongatha. Enjoy a glass of wine or two, enjoy the music and take time out to relax in the Winery Gardens.
Winery open for tastings and sales everyday except Tuesday, 10am – 5pm.
Bookings recommended for larger groups on Pizza Days, for allocation of tables. Ph: 5664 3204.
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
30 October — 12 December
LEONGATHA PAINTERS GROUP — SUMMER ARTS AT THE WINERY
Open everyday except Tuesday, 10am to 5pm
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
30 October — 2 November
MEENIYAN ART AND CRAFT SHOW
Meeniyan Progress Association invites you to the 38th Annual Meeniyan Art and Craft Exhibition.
An exhibition at the Meeniyan Hall by Gippsland Artists.
Entry Fee for exhibition – $2, children under 14 FREE
Features of the weekend:
Wine and cheese opening and awards night – 8pm Friday 29th
Exhibition – 10am to 5pm Saturday 30th
Jazz night – 8pm Saturday 30th: Because of limited space payment on booking is essential. Tickets: $18, BYO nibbles and drinks. Contact: Eric Mould on 5664 7376 or email jazzbo@dcsi.net.au
Garden Walk: 10am – 3pm Sunday 31st October. A number of local gardens open to the public. $10 fee for this includes entry into the exhibition which is open 10am to 3pm.
The exhibition continues – 10am to 5pm Monday 1st November
And the Mad Hatters’ Breakfast – 8am Tuesday 2nd November
BYO breakfast and drinks – wear a hat and join us for breakfast outside the hall
The exhibition continues – 10am to 3pm Tuesday 2nd November
Venue: Meeniyan Township
Contact: Tarnya Wilson, 03 5664 7473
Email: tarnyawilson@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.meeniyan.org.au
30 October — 2 November
SOUTH GIPPSLAND WINES — SUMMER STARTERS WEEKEND
MELBOURNE CUP WEEKEND
Fine Wines & Music, Local Food and Produce Platters, Regional Arts and perhaps WIN a free bottle!
Full details will be available from http://www.southerngippslandwine.com.au or from Wineries in South Gippsland.
Participating Wineries include: Phillip Island Wines, Bass Valley Estate Wines, Clair de Lune Vineyard, Djinta Djinta Winery, The Gurdies Winery, Lyre Bird Hill Winery & Guest House, Purple Hen, Ramsay’s Vin Rose Winery, Waratah Hills Vineyard, Windy Ridge Winery.
Venue: Wineries in South Gippsland
Website: http://www.southerngippslandwine.com.au
30 October — 31 October
TOORA CHRISTMAS EXPO
Bringing 25 + companies and stalls to take the pain out of your Christmas shopping.
Catering will be provided by local groups boosting their fund raising efforts.
Entry gold coin which will go to charity.
(Also at Foster 9 & 10 October and Welshpool 13 & 14 November)
Venue: Toora Hall, Toora
Contact: Alice Foster, 0488 056 544
Email: mkpinkbug5@hotmail.com
30 October
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET
8.30am-1pm
Venue: Baromi Park, Main St, Mirboo North
Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465
31 October
HALLOWEEN
Fun family evening not to be missed.
Prizes for best dressed, ghost train rides, scarecrow comp, trick or treating, bonfire and more.
See the website for more details including how to enter scarecrow comp and tickets for trick or treating (only available until sold out) – $5 each
5.30pm – 9.30pm
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
31 October
SUMMER PIZZA DAYS
Wood Fired Pizzas over summer at Lyrebird Hill Winery. Pizzas by Sam and Rose from Paradise Pizza, Leongatha. Enjoy a glass of wine or two, enjoy the music and take time out to relax in the Winery Gardens.
Winery open for tastings and sales everyday except Tuesday, 10am – 5pm.
Bookings recommended for larger groups on Pizza Days, for allocation of tables. Ph: 5664 3204.
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
PROMONTORY HOME PRODUCE & CRAFT MARKET
Featuring over 200 Stalls, The Home Produce and Craft Market is the biggest market in South Gippsland.
Entry with Gold coin donation.
Includes train rides for kids, arts and crafts, fresh produce, hot and cold food, plants and much much more.
Starts: 8am
Venue: Foster Showgrounds, Station St, Foster
Contact: Max Parnell, 03 5682 2654
31 October
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
