Meeniyan Motel

4 April – 6 May
SELECTED PRINTS
Selected Prints is an exhibition by Gippsland artists Janet K. Howard and Maree Gullock.
Gallery Hours: 11am – 6pm Wed – Sun
Venue: Blowfly Gallery, 11 Commericial St, Korumburra
Contact: 9018 5119
Email: info@blowflygallery.com.au
Website: http://www.blowflygallery.com.au
19 April – 5 May
GREAT SOUTHERN PORTRAIT PRIZE 2012
Annual exhibition and competition
Gallery Hours: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr Main and McDonald St’s, Foster
Contact: Anda 03 5687 1206 or Gecko Studio Gallery 03 5683 2481
Website: http://www.promcoastarts.org.au
20 April – 20 May
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION “TIME AND MOTION”
Showcasing innovations and inventions that shape the lives of Gippslanders
Gallery Hours: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Coal Creek Foyer Gallery
Contact: 5655 1811
27 April – 9 May
THE ART OF FRIENDS
An exhibition of mixed media paintings.
Gallery Hours: Weekdays: 10am-4pm (Closed Tues), Weekends: 11am-5pm

Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan

Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 5664 0101

Website: http://meeniyanartgallery.org.au
28 April – May 19
BLACK DOG EXHIBITION
Paintings & Etching’s by Abigail van Rooyen
Gallery Hours: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: 5683 2481
Email: info@geckostudiogallery.com.au
1 May
YANAKIE ISTHMUS TALK
The Prom Country historical society invites all to attend a talk on the newly located Graves at Wilson’s Promontory. Meeting in Foster at 2.45pm
Contact: Jennifer Jones 5683 2381
Email: enquiries@promcountryhistory.org.au
1 May
SYMPHONIC WORKSHOP
Coal Creek Heritage Village will host a preliminary get together to help develop a NEW Gippsland Symphony Orchestra at 7.30pm. The invitation extends too string, woodwind, brass and percussion players. The program will include selections from Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto and symphonies by Beethoven and Haydn.
Contact: Dayna 5662 2885 or 0458 060 025
2 May – 14 May
EMBROIDERER’S VICTORIA
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Leongatha Group with a visit to the Exhibition of Works
Gallery Hours: 10am – 5pm weekdays, Closed Tuesday & 10am-2pm Sat
Venue: Leongatha Art Gallery, McCartin St, Leongatha
Website: http://leongathagallery.org.au
2 MAY – 31May
AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS OF INFLUENCE
Through these artists’ works, you can see the defining steps in the evolvement in our unique Australian art style Grand Opening 4 May 7pm. Presentation by Cathy Stocky MA
Gallery Hours: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek 03 5655 1811 or Doug Kane 5655 1809
Email: coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Website: www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
4 May
PROM COAST FILM SOCIETY – THE HUNTER
2011 Australian Drama – Rated M. To make it a very social night, Windy Ridge Winery will have a wine by the glass to purchase and supper will be available after the screening
Venue: Fish Creek Hall, 13 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Catherine McGlead 0407 543 371
Email: famda@dsci.net.au
Website: http://famda.org.au
5 May
WALK FOR MS
Bring the family along dressed in red and help raise money for Multiple Sclerosis by completing a 3km walk around town.
Meet at 12 noon. Entry $20 adults and kids FREE. BBQ Provided, RSVP required.
Venue: McIndoe Park, Turner St, Leongatha
Contact: Nat 0417 058 684, Rory 0407 093 801 or Vicki 0417 316 233
5 May
SOUTH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET
Time: 8.30am – 1pm
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koala Drive, Koonwarra
Contact: Rod, 0408 619 182
Website: http://www.koonwarra.vic.au
5 May
COAL CREEK HISTORIC GHOST TOURS
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 $25 per person, no concessions. Light supper is included.
Tour times: 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tours must be pre-booked and pre-paid. Groups welcome; maximum 20
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek 03 5655 1811
Email: coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
5 May – 6 May
GRAND STRZELECKI TRACK OPENING
An open invitation to participate in weekend activities to celebrate the official opening of the Grand Strzelecki Track.
Saturday 5 May – Walk Billy’s Creek
Sunday 6 May – Walk Macks Creek, Mt Tassie, Tarra Valley & Official Opening 12 Noon at the Tarra Bulga Visitor Centre, Balook
Photo Competition, Trivia Quiz and Community Breakfast and BBQ both days.
Contact: Saturday – Carol Bolding 5128 5664 & Sunday – Paula Duncombe 5142 3487
Email: Saturday – carol.bolding@latrobe.vic.gov.au & Sunday – paula.duncombe@wellington.voc.gov.au
Website: http://www.grandstrzeleckitrack.org.au
6 May
THE GREAT SOUTHERN STAR’S 12th WEDDING EXPO
Planning a wedding? Why not come along and enjoy a complimentary glass of “bubbles” on arrival and enjoy the exhibition to gather idea’s and go in the draw to win fantastic prizes. FREE ENTRY 10am – 3pm Venue: Leongatha Memorial Hall
6 May
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
6 May
JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Time: 9am – 1pm
Venue: The Main hall, Jumbunna
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 5657 3253
9 May
CARAVAN BURLESQUE – The Dance Jam
The Dance Jam takes participants through a smorgasbord of styles from all, Latin, Bollywood, Movie Musicals, Rock’n’Roll. A mash up of dance styles in a fun class with teachers Paul Cordeiro & Holly Durant. Cost $10, Pre-Purchased tickets available at South Gippsland Shire Council
Time: 12.00pm – 1.30pm Venue: Lyric Theatre Shed, Ashenden St, Leongatha Contact: Sophie Dixon 5662 9202
Email: sophied@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
9 May
CARAVAN BURLESQUE – The Show
A travelling emporium that fuses Parisian nightclubs with wild Ethiopian dance, razor sharp intelligence with sultry songs, Australian whip cracking with Bollywood, gobsmacking dance with fluffy toys, satin table cloths, velvet drapes and hanging lanterns. BYO Drinks & Supper. Cabaret style seating. Cost of $20 p/person, tables of 4. Pre-Purchased tickets available at South Gippsland Shire Council
Time: 7.30pm Venue: Mesley Hall, Nerrena Road, Leongatha Contact: Sophie Dixon 5662 9202
Email: sophied@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
10 May – 5 June
BIRGIT VERHAGEN
Exhibition of pastel works by local artist Antarctic and animals
Time: 10am – 4pm daily Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr. Main & McDonald Streets Foster Contact: 03 5682 1125.
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au
10 MAY
CARAVAN BURLESQUE – Improvisation to Acting
Maude Davey will get you up on stage with or without a road map during this stimulating workshop. Fun way to shake off nerves, find points of inspiration and embrace the adventure of performing. Cost $10, Pre-Purchased tickets available at South Gippsland Shire Council
Time: 11.30pm – 2.00pm Venue: Lyric Theatre Shed, Ashenden St, Leongatha Contact: Sophie Dixon 5662 9202
Email: sophied@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
10 May
CARAVAN BURLESQUE – The Show
A travelling emporium that fuses Parisian nightclubs with wild Ethiopian dance, razor sharp intelligence with sultry songs, Australian whip cracking with Bollywood, gobsmacking dance with fluffy toys, satin table cloths, velvet drapes and hanging lanterns. BYO Drinks & Supper. Cabaret style seating. Cost of $20 p/person, tables of 4. Pre-Purchased tickets available at South Gippsland Shire Council
Time: 7.30pm Venue: Mesley Hall, Nerrena Road, Leongatha Contact: Sophie Dixon 5662 9202
Email: sophied@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
10 May – 7 June
A PASSAGE THRU PLACE Compilation of textile by East Gippsland artists, Fusion Fibre Arts Network Gallery

Hours: Weekdays: 10am-4pm (Closed Tues), Weekends: 11am-5pm

Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan

Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 5664 0101

Website: http://meeniyanartgallery.org.au
11 May – 13 May
MIRBOO NORTH ARTY GRAS FESTIVAL
Friday: Art Show 7.30pm – 11pm, $20 p/person, Formal Dress
Saturday: Art Show 12noon – 5pm, $3 p/person. Food & Craft Market with music performers, kids activities and much more
Sunday: Art Show 10am – 3.30pm, $3 p/person. Free afternoon Tea with live music. There is a Mother’s Day Lunch is being held at Grand Ridge Brewery and also arty exhibitions at various locations with music performance at the Shire Hall Marquee.
Venue: Art Show at Mirboo North Shire Hall and other events throughout the township
Email: artygras@mirboonorth.vic.au
Website: http://www.mirboonorthartshow.com.au
Contact: 5668 2172
12 May
COAL CREEK FARMERS MARKET
Plastic bag free. Time: 8am – 1pm Venue: Coal Creek Community Park, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra’ Contact: Coal Creek Farmers Market 0459 629 000 Email: farmersmarket@coalcreekvillage.com.au Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
12 May
TOORA MARKET
Time: 8am – 12.30pm Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Contact: Jeanette, 5686 2690
12 May
MAY CONVIVIAL DINNER
Time: 7pm
Venue: Koonwarra Store, Koala Drive, Koonwarra
Contact: 5664 2285
12 May
MIRBOO NORTH VOCAL NOSH GROUP
All of Gippsland join in a big sing.
Time: 3.00pm – 5.30pm
Venue: Arts Pit, Grand Ridge Brewery, Mirboo North
Contact: 5668 2222
12 May
MEENIYAN TOWN TAVERN NIGHT
Full program MC’d by Avril. Shane Dight (Moo’s Chef), Acoustic Kitchen, Michael Warner, The Dets, Kate Jackson with new CD and by popular demand The Awesome Foursome “Serenity”
BYO Drinks, Nibbles and glasses. Free Tea & Coffee. Cost $8
Time: 8pm
Venue: Meeniyan Town Hall
Contact: 5664 7376
Email: jazzbo@dcsi.net.au
13 May
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
13 May
MOTHER’S DAY AT COAL CREEK
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek 03 5655 1811
Email: coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Website: www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
13 May
LADY OF THE SWAMP DINNER AND SHOW
Venue: Archies on the Creek, 81 Archies Creek Rd, Archies Creek
Contact: Archies on the Creek 03 5678 7787
Website: hhtp://www.archiesonthecreek.com.au
13 May
TROSP WALK
Time: 9.30am – 6.00pm
Venue: Wilsons Promontory
Contact: dana@danahughes.com
Website: http://www.facebook.com/TROSP
13 May
LOCH VILLAGE WINTER MARKET
Time: 9AM – 1PM
Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch Contact: Jennie Kennedy 03 5659 4305
19 May
PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
Time: 8am to 12noon
Venue: Foster WMAC Hall, Main St, Foster
Contact: Market Manager, 0427 809 509
19 MAY – 20 MAY
LOCH VILLAGE MOSAIC WORKSHOP
The Loch Arts Council and Geraldine Phelan invites you to participate in a fun workshop to make your own Mosaic of any Flora or Fauna found in the Loch District. Cost $80 includes 2 days tuition, all materials and tools.
Venue: Loch Primary School
Contact: Howard Booth, Carrington’s of Loch 5659 4215
Email: gilheal@intermode.on.net
20 May
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Fresh food and produce
Time: 8am – 1.00pm
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Contact: Peter Arnold, 5664 0096
20 May
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
20 May – 16 June
ARBOREAL – “Out on a Limb”
Group Exhibition focusing on trees
Gallery Hours: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: 5683 2481
Email: info@geckostudiogallery.com.au
26 May
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET
Time: 8.30 am – 1.00pm
Venue: Baromi Park, Ridgway, Mirboo North
Contact: Maxine, 5668 2465
26 May
MEENIYAN GALLERY WORKSHOP SERIES 2012
Calligraphy – Tutor Anita George. Cost $50
Time: 10.00am – 3.30 pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.org.au
27 May
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

Highlights

Meeniyan benefits from Bendigo Community Bank

MADS Magical mystery tour

Celebrate Anzac Day in Meeniyan

Meeniyan Basketball turns 50

Meeniyan Volleyball starts 17 April

Relay for Life

Jazz track

Meeniyan Bridge

Down load the Meeniyan Newsletter APRIL 2012 For information on the above and lots lot more.

3 February – 31 March
SHIPS THAT SHAPED AUSTRALIA
The Jackie Koskie exhibition.
Gallery Hours: Open daily, 10am to 5pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Gallery, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
16 February – 6 March
WOMANS’ CONVERSATIONS
Exhibition at Stockyard Gallery Foster featuring artists: Nova Doherty, Liza
MC Dowall, Rebecca Diaz, Lucy Thorpe and Mandi Thorpe.
Opening: 18th February, 1-3pm
Gallery Hours: Open daily, 10am to 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr. Main & McDonald Streets Foster
Contact: 03 5682 1125.
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au
17 February – 15 March
LITTORAL SHAPES
An exhibition of sculptures by John Carlson.
Opening Sunday 19th February 2-4pm
Gallery Hours: Weekdays: 10am to 4pm (Closed Tues), Weekends: 11am
to 5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 5664 0101
Website: http://meeniyanartgallery.org.au
19 February – 24 March
MULTIFOLD NARRATIONS
Multifold Narrations – works in oil on panels plus ink and watercolour on
paper by Frank Wildenberg.
Gallery Hours: Open Thursday to Monday, 10am to 5pm (Closed Tuesdays
and Wednesdays).
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Road, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, 03 5683 2481
Website: http://geckostudiogallery.com.au
23 February – 20 March
“THROUGH MY EYES”
Pencil and pastel works by David Alldridge – Fine Artist.
Opening event Saturday 3rd March 2pm-4pm
Gallery Hours: Open 10am to 4pm daily (Closed Wednesdays).
Venue: Courthouse Gallery, 122 Commercial Road, Yarram
Contact: 03 5182 6553
Email: courthousegalleryyarram@gmail.com
Website: http://www.yarramchgallery.blogspot.com/
2 March
FOSTER ROTARY CLUB MASSIVE CLEARANCE SALE
As a fundraiser for the Prom Country Aged Care’s building project, the local Rotary Club will be conducting a massive farm and electrical products sale.
Time: 10.30am to 2.30pm
Venue: R & J Edwards, Waratah Road, Fish Creek
Contact: Barry Richards, 0418566316 or Neville Williams, 03 56841313
2 March
WORLDS LONGEST LUNCH AT PORT ALBERT
As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, celebrate at Wildfish, $125 for three courses with wine and entertainment.
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Venue: Wildfish Restaurant, 40 Wharf Street, Port Albert
Contact: 03 5183 2007
3 March
PROM COAST FILM SOCIETY SCREENING – ORANGES & SUNSHINE
2011 Australian Drama – Rated M.
To make it a very social night Windy Ridge Winery will have wine by the glass to purchase and supper will be available after the screening.

Annual Subs – $75, 3 months – $28.
Venue: Fish Creek Hall, 13 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Catherine McGlead, 0407 543 371
Email: famda@dcsi.net.au
Website: http://famda.org.au/
Coal
3 March
INVERLOCH FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
From 11am. A relaxing day of delicious local and regional cuisine, local boutique wines and to soak up the smooth sounds of South Gippsland’s popular musicians. Centre stage will be hosting cooking demonstrations and interviews with local food and wine producers. Kids activities all day.
Venue: Inverloch Foreshore
Contact: 1300 366 733
3 March
ORAL HISTORY PERFORMANCE – CABERET STYLE
Venue: Loch
Website: http://www.loch.org.au
3 March
SPANISH NIGHTS DINNER
Saturday 3rd March – 6pm. $125 pp all inclusive
Enjoy all things Espanola with a specially prepared Spanish Degustation Menu
matched with imported Spanish Wines. Flamenco Dancers & Spanish
guitarist. Special display of original sculpture by Ricardo Alves Ferreira
Venue: Archie’s on the Creek, 81 Archie’s Creek Road, Archie’s Creek
Contact: Archie’s on the Creek, 03 5678 7787
Email: janice@archiesonthecreek.com.au
Website: http://www.archiesonthecreek.com.au/
3 March – 4 March
POSTCARDS FROM LOCH
“Postcards” is a big, rich, sprawling collection of stories about the small South Gippsland town of Loch and its environs, memorably told by actors and musicians and backed by a 5 piece band in the Loch Public Hall. Its oral history from 1878 to today, the sad and funny real words of real people captured in their own words in original songs and stories.
Saturday night (8pm, March 3); cabaret night: BYO drinks and nibbles.
Sunday (2pm, March 4): conventional seating; tea and coffee served at both performances.

Tickets $10 from Loch Post Office
Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith Street, Loch
Contact: 0427 511 507
3 March
COAL CREEK HISTORIC GHOST TOURS
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 $25 per person, no concessions. Light supper is included. Tour times: 8.30pm to 10.30pm.
Tours must be pre-booked and pre-paid. Groups welcome; maximum 20
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek 03 5655 1811
Email: coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Website: www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
3 March – 25 March
GLASS ART BY MARLENE ABELA
Glass art by Marlene Abela on exhibition March 3rd to 25th from 10am to 5pm. In the Hunt Foyer at Archies on the Creek “Learning the behaviour of glass and then forming a relationship allows me to explore and create a new experience which is how I reflect on each new series. Using a variety of techniques layering of glass and combining multiple
application processes I look to create colour depth and texture. I look to evoke the viewer to connect and absorb all the elements before them and draw their own conclusions, and find meanings beyond those I put there”.
Marlene Abela
Venue: Archie’s on the Creek, 81 Archie’s Creek Road, Archie’s Creek
Contact: Archie’s on the Creek, 03 5678 7787
Email: janice@archiesonthecreek.com.au
Website: http://www.archiesonthecreek.com.au/
3 March
TASTE LE WARATAH HILLS – **** FULLY BOOKED****
Celebrate the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival with Waratah Wines, for a French inspired market/café event in the vineyard. $45 includes glass of wine and gourmet picnic basket lunch. A soul/swing band led by Dai Jones formerly of the “Swinging Sidewalks” will play throughout the afternoon.
Time: 11am to 4pm
Venue: Waratah Hills Vineyard, 20 Cottmans Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Waratah Hills Winery, 03 5683
3 March
SOUTH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET
Time: Starting at 8.30am and finishing around 1pm
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koala Drive, Koonwarra
Contact: Rod, 0408 619 182
Website: www.koonwarra.vic.au
4 March
SCOUTS FAMILY FUN DAY
A FREE EVENT! Activities include – Jumping Castle, Farm Animals, Abseiling Tower, Whip Cracking, Vintage Cars, Side Show Alley, Face Painting, Camp
Cooking, Tug of War, Spider Web Activity, Aeronautics Display, Medieval Knights plus much more.
A passport will be provided for each child to complete at each activity, completed passports entered into a prize pool.
Food Stalls available or BYO Food. Guest Speakers: Andrew Lock (responsible risk taking) & Victoria Police – Mobile phones and Youth
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek 03 5655 1811
Website: http://www.vicscouts.com.au
4 March
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
4 March
JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Time: 9am – 1pm
Venue: The Main hall, Jumbunna
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 5657 3253
3 March
NO MORE THAN FIVE MILES
School days in the Prom Country
Opening for this exhibition by the Mayor Cr Warren Rabbe
Time: 2pm
Venue: Foster Museum, Main St, Foster
Website: www.promcountryhistory.org.au
Shallow Inlet
9 March – 12 March
INVERLOCH JAZZ FESTIVAL
The 2012 Jazz Festival will be celebrating its 19th Year.
The festival is a not for profit, community based event. There will be around 50 bands and most types of jazz featured.
Friday night – Jazz in 3 venues, Saturday – A Grand parade followed by more jazz until about midnight in all 4 venues, Sunday – A church service followed by all the jazz genres and more to midnight, Monday – A Picnic in the Park. Bring your picnic gear and relax with plenty of food and drink stalls for refreshments.
Venue: Inverloch Main Township
Website: http://www.inverlochjazzfestival.com/
9 March
NIGHT MARKET AT ARCHIES CREEK
The night markets at Archie’s on the Creek are a feast of the senses with a huge variety of stalls offering everything from fresh, locally grown produce to jewellery and toys for the kids. There will be a BBQ and live music under the trees. Bring the family! Time: 6pm to 9pm Venue: Archie’s on the Creek, 81 Archie’s Creek Road, Archie’s Creek
Contact: Archie’s on the Creek, 03 5678 7787
Website: http://www.archiesonthecreek.com.au/
10 March – 11 March
SUMMER PIZZA DAYS
Relax in the vineyard to enjoy Sicilian style wood-fired pizzas made to your order, listen to live guitar music of old favourites, and smell the glorious roses at Lyre Bird Hill Winery.
Time: 12 noon to 5pm each day
Venue: Lyrebird Hill Winery, Koonwarra-Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra
Contact: 03 5664 3204. Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au
Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
10 March
SOUTH GIPPY PRODUCE LUNCH
Special Luncheon in conjunction with the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.
Cost: $50 for Adults for the Autumn Produce Lunch and $20 for children.
Vegetarian friendly if required and Gluten free available. Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek 03 5655 1811
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Rotunda Port Welshpool Jetty Fishing in Waratah Bay
10 March
MARCH – AUTUMN CONVIVIAL DINNER
Taste incredible free range Wagyu air dried Bresaola and thick Wagyu Sausages, listen and learn about the ageless traditions associated with growing and managing a Wagyu Cattle Farm. Showcasing Gippsland’s newest Gold Medal Winner in Grassy Spur Olive Oil. To be washed down with one of Gippsland’soldest wineries Caledonia Australis Wines.
$60 per person
Venue: Koonwarra Store
Contact: 5664 2285
Email: store@koonwarra.com.au
Website: http://www.koonwarra.vic.au/events/the-koonwarra-store
11 March
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
11 March
STONY CREEK RACES – CUP DAY
Stony Creek Cup Day is the major draw card of our season. Today’s meeting of eight live races featuring the Stony Creek Cup over 2100 metres will provide ample reward for keen punters, entertainment for families particularly children. The other special feature is our Fashions on the Field event.
Time: Open from 11.30am
Admission: Adult: $20, Concession: $16 (seniors) $15 (concession),
Child: (17 & under) free when accompanied by an adult
Venue: Stony Creek Racecourse, South Gippsland Hwy, Stony Creek
Contact: Club Office, 03 5664 009
11 March
TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT – MONTHLY WALK
Time: 9.30am
Venue: Cenotaph, Tidal River, Wilson’s Promontory National Park
Contact: Dana, 0427 808 540
Email: dana@blminfo.com.au
Website: http://trosp.tumblr.com/
10 March
STAMP AND COIN FAIR
Anderson Inlet Stamp Club Inc Sammy Stamp. Entry: $2. Lucky Door Prize – Dealers attending
Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Williams St, Inverloch
Contact: Daryl, 03 56745579 or Janet, 03 5674 2814
10 March
HIGH TEA
Voted one of the Ten Best High Teas in Victoria by The Age Good Food writer. Enjoy a sophisticated High Tea served on the second Saturday each month from 3 till 5pm. $49 per person. Why not book a table and enjoy the ambience! Bookings please Phone 5678 7787
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Venue: Archie’s on the Creek, 81 Archie’s Creek Road, Archie’s Creek
Contact: Archie’s on the Creek, 03 5678 7787
Email: janice@archiesonthecreek.com.au
Website: http://www.archiesonthecreek.com.au/
10 March
COAL CREEK FARMERS MARKET
Plastic bag free. Time: 8am – 1pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek Farmers Market 0459 629 000
Email: farmersmarket@coalcreekvillage.com.au
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
10 March
TOORA MARKET
Time: 8am – 12.30pm
Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Contact: Jeanette, 5686 2690
11 March
PROMONTORY HOME PRODUCE MARKET
Time: 8am to 2pm
Venue: Foster Showgrounds, Station Rd, Foster
Contact: Juneen, 0427 809 509
11 March
LOCH VILLAGE LIONS MARKET
Time: 8.30am start
Venue: Railway Siding, Loch
Contact: Barry Worsburgh, 0418 500 520
12 March
TARWIN LOWER CRAFT/TREASURE MARKET
Time: 9am to 2pm
Venue: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Riverside Drv, Tarwin Lower
Contact: John Classon, 03 5663 7505
17 March
ONE PERFECT DAY – MOSSVALE PARK
High profile Blues, Roots and World Music festival, featuring international, national and local musicians of the highest order. Set in the fabulous Mossvale Park, with fine local wines and food available all day. This is one of the marquee events in the Leongatha area, so we encourage you to come out and enjoy what is, truly a great day out.
Venue: Mossvale Park, Mossvale Park Road (Strzelecki Hwy), Berry’s
Creek
Contact: Suzanne, 0427 060 219
Email: suzanne230@wideband.net.au
Website: http://www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au
17 March
PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
Time: 8am to 12noon
Venue: Foster WMAC Hall, Main St, Foster
Contact: Market Manager, 0427 809 509
17 March – 18 March
MELBOURNE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL – “Meet the Maker”
A Farm Weekend at Fish Creek
***BOOKINGS AT PROM COUNTRY VIC – 1800 630 704***
Saturday 8am to 12pm
Prom Country Farmers Market
Showcasing Corner Inlet’s artisan growers and producers. From raw products such as olive oil, honey, vegetables, edible plants and seafood to value added products including preserves, bread, cheese, baked goods and gourmet pies. Talk to the producer’s tours 10am and 11am – Free
Saturday 12pm to 1pm
Vineyard Walk – Waratah Hills Vineyard
Waratah Hills is a 10 acre Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyard that is regarded by many as one of the best in Gippsland. Meet the owners and enjoy a tour followed by tasting. $10 per person
Website: http://www.waratahhills.com.au
Saturday 1pm to 3pm
Farm Walk
Ruby hills Biodynamic Farm, Dairy and Free Range Egg Producer’s Visit and see how things work at a Certified Biodynamic Dairy and Poultry Farm. Ruby Organics produces pastured eggs from 2000 hens and raw bath milk from 80 cows. (Wear sturdy footwear) $10 per person, max 50
Website: http://www.rubyhillorganics.blogspot.com
Saturday 3pm to 5pm (Repeated on Sunday)
Farm Walk – Montrose Dairy Farm
Montrose Farm has been operating for over 120years and current
managers are passionate about producing food and caring for the
environment. Stay and watch the big girls being milked and meet the
farmer’s. (Wear sturdy footwear) $5 per person, max 20
Website: http://www.montrosedairy.com.au
Saturday 3pm to 5pm (Repeated on Sunday)
Open House @ Fish Creek Community Organic Garden
Visit the newest community garden in the district, located on the platform
of the former Railway Station.
17 March – 18 March
MELBOURNE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL – “Meet the Maker”
A Farm Weekend at Fish Creek
***BOOKINGS AT PROM COUNTRY VIC – 1800 630 704***
Saturday 6pm
Wine matched dinner of Gippsland’s finest seasonal produce Amy Robson has prepared an eight course degustation menu, with each course matched by a Gippsland Wine (or ale)
$125 per person, max 110
Venue: Fish Creek Hotel
Website: http://www.visitpromcountry.com.au
Sunday 9am to 3pm
Traditional Foods Workshop at Orana
Learn key elements of fermented foods that your body will digest more easily. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided during the lecture and demonstration of lacto fermented food.
$65 per person, Max 20
Sunday 12pm to 1pm
Vineyard Chat and Barrel Samples
Windy Ridge Winery
Take in the spectacular view of Corner Inlet on arrival and chat with vignerons and winemakers of Traminer, Pinot Noir, Malbec and Cabernet grapes grown on their property between Foster and Fish Creek.
$10 per person
Website: http://www.windyridgewinery.com.au
Sunday 4pm to 5pm
Beginners Beekeeping Demonstration
Gain an understanding of bee’s and beekeeping by watching a demonstration and seeing the bee’s at work in the hive.
$5 per person, max 40
Sunday 6pm – 7pm
Prom Coast Film Society, Special screening – Honeybee Blues
FREE
Venue: The Fish Creek Hotel
Website: http://www.famada.org.au/category/film-society
18 March
ARCHIE’S LONGEST LUNCH BY THE LAKE
$95 pp includes a glass of wine and live music.
As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Archies Longest Lunch by the Lake will be held in the pavilions that wrap around the lake overlooking the water fountains. Bookings essential on 03 5678 7787
Time: 12pm to 3pm
Venue: Archie’s on the Creek, 81 Archie’s Creek Road, Archie’s Creek
Contact: Archie’s on the Creek, 03 5678 7787
Email: janice@archiesonthecreek.com.au
Website: http://www.archiesonthecreek.com.au/
18 March
OPEN MIC IN THE BEER GARDEN
Enjoy a hot pizza and cold beer while you listen to live music. Do you have a talent, do you know someone who sings or plays and would like the chance to perform?
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Venue: Archie’s on the Creek, 81 Archie’s Creek Road, Archie’s Creek
Contact: Archie’s on the Creek, 03 5678 7787
Email: janice@archiesonthecreek.com.au
Website: http://www.archiesonthecreek.com.au/
18 March
TOORA HERITAGE PEAR ORCHARD Inc PARTY & BRIDGE OPENING
Theme – Pear/Pairs – Prizes for best dressed Pair! Demonstrations, Tastings, stalls, Musicians, Art & Parade.
Sausage Sizzle/Drinks/Tea & Coffee
Time: 10am – 5.00pm
Venue: Heritage Pear Orchard, Mill Street, Toora
Contact: Meryl, 0428 864 520
18 March
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Fresh food and produce
Time: 8am – 1.00pm
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Contact: Peter Arnold, 5664 0096
18 March
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
19 March
MOSAIC WORKSHOP
Mosaic Workshop with Geraldine Phelan presented by Loch Arts Council.
Venue: Loch
Website: http://www.loch.org.au
23 March – 25 March
HUMAN POWERED GRAND PRIX
Push Carts Friday March 23 – FREE ENTRY – ALL WELCOME
Starts Saturday March 24 at 12 noon until Sunday March 25 at 12 noon
Venue: Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve, Cnr. Korumburra & Wentworth Rd
Contact: Michelle Evans, 5672 1199 or Ewan Cole, 5672 2570
24 March
MEENIYAN PROGRESS ASSOCIATION – TRIVIA NIGHT
A different twist to the usual format of one quizmaster! Subjects include, General Knowledge, History, Geography, Movies, Show tunes and Sport, among others. Bookings taken for  singles, doubles or a table of 8
Cost $5. BYO Drinks, nibbles and glasses
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Eric 03 5664 7376
Email: jazzbo@dcsi.net.au
24 March – 26 April
THE TREE HOUSE SERIES
An exhibition by Wayne Milner – ‘A Celebration of Life’
Opening: Sunday 25th March, 2-4pm
Gallery Hours: Weekdays:10am-4pm (Closed Tues),Weekends:11am-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 5664 0101
Website: http://meeniyanartgallery.org.au
Port Welshpool Jetty Mossvale Park Berry’s Creek Lime Kilns Walkerville South
25 March
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
30 March
PROM COAST FILM SOCIETY SCREENING – BOBBY 2007 USA Drama – Rated M.
The story of the assassination of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy who was shot in the early morning hours of June 5, 1968 in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, and 22 people in the hotel whose lives were never the same. To make it a very social night Windy Ridge Winery will have wine by the glass to purchase and supper will be available after the screening. Annual
Subs – $75, 3 months – $28.
Venue: Fish Creek Hall, 13 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Catherine McGlead, 0407 543 371
Email: famda@dcsi.net.au
Website: http://famda.org.au/
31 March
BUSH DANCE CELEBRATION OF THE SOD TURNING
Come along and support the Leongatha Memorial Hospital for an evening featuring The Strzelecki String Busters plus local artists. Best dressed prize and lucky door and seat prizes
Tickets available at Leongatha & Korumburra Hospital Reception and Leongatha Newsagency and Influence Clothing Cost $25. BYO Drinks, Nibbles and glasses
Time: 8.00PM
Venue: Leongatha Memorial Hall
31 March
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET
Time: 8.30 am – 1.00pm
Venue: Baromi Park, Ridgway, Mirboo North
Contact: Maxine, 5668 2465

Australia Day nominees and winners

Meeniyan Tavern night 11 February

Lyre birds Art Council concerts at the Meeniyan Hall

and lots more in the Meeniyan Newsletter FEBRUARY 2012

16 January — 29 February
GARDEN INTERLUDE — PENCIL DRAWINGS BY JOYCE CALDER
Garden Interlude – Pencil Drawings by Joyce Calder.
Open weekdays 10am to 5pm and Saturdays 10am to 3pm.
Venue: Mushroom Art/Craft Space, 40 Bair St, Leongatha
Contact: 03 5662 2144
19 January — 14 February
LIFE AQUATIC — EXHIBITION AND COMPETITION
Opening event: begins 12 noon on Sunday 22nd January 2012 with BBQ, live music and announcement of prize winners in each category.
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

21 January — 16 February
FIBRENAUT EXHIBITION
Travels into the soul of fabric and fibre!
Fibrenaut is an exhibition by Meeniyan artist Leslie Monahan that combines her passion for fabrics, fibres, photography and metalwork to create a unique and modern exhibition.
Gallery Hours: Weekdays: 10am to 4pm (Closed Tues), Weekends: 11am to 5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 5664 0101
Website: http://meeniyanartgallery.org.au

22 January — 18 February
INKWORKS
Printmaking from Lyndy Lord, Amanda Thompson and Elizabeth Scott.
Gallery Hours: 10 am to 5pm Thursday to Monday (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Road, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, 03 5683 2481
Website: http://geckostudiogallery.com.au

29 January — 25 February
SEEING THINGS
Artwork by Bruce Plant – a theme of mental well being with bright colours – it’s all about feeling good.
Gallery Open: Wednesday – Sunday, 11am-6pm
Venue: Blow Fly Gallery, 11 Commercial Street, Korumburra
Contact: Blow Fly Gallery, 03) 9018 5119
Website: http://www.blowflygallery.com.au

2 February — 21 February
“FROM THE VALLEY TO THE SEA”
A Group Exhibition featuring the Traralgon Artists Society.
Meet the artists at the opening: Saturday 4th February, 2-4pm
Gallery Hours: Open 10am to 4pm daily (Closed Wednesdays).
Venue: Courthouse Gallery, 122 Commercial Road, Yarram
Contact: 03 5182 6553
Email: courthousegalleryyarram@gmail.com
Website: http://www.yarramchgallery.blogspot.com/

3 February — 31 March
SHIPS THAT SHAPED AUSTRALIA
The Jackie Koskie exhibition.
Gallery Hours: Open daily, 10am to 5pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Gallery, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au

3 February
PROM COAST FILM SOCIETY — SLUM DOG MILLIONAIRE
Prom Coast Film Society’s screenings 8pm on the first Friday of each month at the Fish Creek Hall. Season 2012 – Friday February 3rd, Slumdog Millionaire. Crime/Drama – MA.
The rules governing Victorian Film Societies allow only subscriptions, rather than charging for individual films and the Prom Coast Film Society will be offering annual, six month and three month membership subscriptions.
To make it a very social night Windy Ridge Winery will have wine by the glass to purchase and supper will be available after the screening. Enquiries can be sent to famda@dcsi.net.au or phone Catherine McGlead on 0407 543 371. Annual Subs – $75, 3 months – $28.
Venue: Fish Creek Hall, 13 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Catherine McGlead, 0407 543 371
Website: http://famda.org.au/

3 February — 5 February
MDU CAMP DRAFT
Everyone is welcome to see some great action from Juniors to Open trying to get their steer/heifer out the gate and around a set course.
Meals & drinks available from 6 pm Friday for a BBQ with a 2 course meal & Bar on offer Saturday night.
Venue: Dumbalk Recreation Reserve
Contact: Adrian Coulter, 0427 641 326

3 February
CARNEVAL STRINGS
Commencing at 8pm.
Back by popular demand to the Cafe Culture series is this dynamic traditional string quartet comprising of four exceptional musicians, playing two violins, viola and cello.
Their extensive repertoire ranges from Baroque and Classical to the lively 50s and 60s swing jazz style.
Tickets available at the door from 7.30pm $20, $17 concession.
Venue: Bena Public Hall, Bena
Contact: Maureen, 03 5657 2276

4 February
COAL CREEK HISTORIC GHOST TOURS
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 $25 per person, no concessions. Light supper is included.
Tour times: During day light saving months 8.30pm to 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. For bookings contact Coal Creek.

Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811
Email: coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au

4 February
SOUTH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET
Starting at 8.30am and finishing around 1pm
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koala Drive, Koonwarra
Contact: Rod, 0408 619 182
Website: www.koonwarra.vic.au

4 February — 5 February
LOCH VILLAGE WOODWORK AND TIMBER FESTIVAL
Loch Village Woodworking & Timber Festival presented by Aus Woodcraft Loch Community Development Association.

Venue: Loch Village
Website: http://www.loch.org.au

5 February
LOCH VILLAGE CRAFT AND QUILT FESTIVAL
Loch Village Craft and Quilt Festival presented by Loch Community Development Association.
Venue: Loch Village
Website: http://www.loch.org.au

5 February
2o12 CAFE CULTURE SERIES — CARNEVAL STRINGS QUARTET
Cafe Culture Series! Classic to Jazz style of the Carneval Strings Quartet at the Toora Hall, Gray St, Toora on Sunday Feb 5th @7.30pm sharp. BYO drinks, nibbles and glasses. Tickets $20ea. Concession $17ea or season tickets for all four concerts $66.
For bookings phone 5662 9805 or 5686 2443
Venue: Toora Hall, Gray Street, Toora
Contact: 03 5662 9805 or 5686 2443

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

5 February
JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Time: 9am – 1pm
Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 03 5657 3253

6 February
DRUM CIRCLE: AFRICAN DRUMMING
Caters for all levels of experience and kids too. Cost: $4 to Inverloch Community House, $5 for drum hire if needed. Must phone 0409 295 657 for full details. Great fun and musical session!!
Starts: 7pm
Mondays at 7pm throughout February.
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Contact: 0409 295 657
 10 February
TOORA HEATED POOL — MOVIE NIGHT
Venue: Toora & District Heated Swimming Pool, Cunningham St, Toora
Contact: The pool, 5686 2296

11 February — 19 February
SOUTH GIPPSLAND GOLF CLASSIC
Foster, Korumburra, Woorayl, Mirboo North, Welshpool, Phillip Island, Leongatha, Meeniyan and Yarram Golf Clubs.
The 23rd annual southernmost mainland golfing event will be held in 2012.
Experience our country hospitality with 9 days of golf in picturesque South Gippsland. Dare to experience the challenge.
Venue: Various golf courses in South Gippsland
Website: http://www.southgippslandgolf.org.au/modules/mastop_publish/?tac=SG_Classic

11 February — 12 February
KORUMBURRA AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Korumburra Annual Show includes horse dressage, side shows and rides, cattle, Beaut Utes and much more.
Time: 9am to 7pm
Venue: Korumburra Showgrounds, Sth Gippsland Hwy
Contact: Creel Waugh, 03 5655 2648
Email: creel3@bigpond.com

11 February
HIGH TEA
Recently described by the Age Good Food and Travel Guide as one of the Top Ten Teas in Victoria. An afternoon is an experience of the senses with delectable delights and a glass of bubbly.
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Venue: Archies on the Creek, 81 Archies Creek Road, Archies Creek
Contact: Archies on the Creek, 03 5678 7787
Email: janice@archiesonthecreek.com.au
Website: http://www.archiesonthecreek.com.au/

11 February
WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP
WITH TUTOR GILLIAN CARPENTER
Cost $150 which includes morning tea & lunch & materials.
ph Gecko Studio Gallery on 5683 2481 (open 7 days a week until the end of January, 2012)or email framing@geckostudiogallery.com.au
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited.
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Road, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, 03 5683 2481
Website: http://geckostudiogallery.com.au

11 February
MEENIYAN TAVERN NIGHT
The first of 2012 Tavern nights. Features a range of artists.
Costs $8 BYO drinks, glasses & nibbles
Bookings please
Time: 8pm to 11.45pm
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan
Contact: Eric, 03 5664 7376
Email: jazzbo@dcsi.net.au
11 February
VALENTINES CONVIVIAL DINNER
From 7pm
Share the love this Valentines!
This is surely to be a racy, saucy night of food & wine indulgence, cupid will also be present, so why not come along and be seduced with the love of food, wine & figs.
Bookings Essential – $60 per person.
Phone 03 5664 2285 to book a hot seat or a few, or email store@koonwarra.com.au
Venue: Koonwarra Store, South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra
Contact: Koonwarra Store, 03 5664 2285
Email: store@koonwarra.com.au

11 February
COAL CREEK FARMERS MARKET
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 Farmers Market 0459 629 000
Email: farmersmarket@coalcreekvillage.com.au
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au

11 February
TOORA MARKET
8am – 12.30pm
Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Contact: Jeanette, 5686 2690

12 February
TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT JANUARY WALK
This month (FEB 12th) we are heading to Pillar Point – for those who wish to extend the walk you could head out along Norman Beach to Biddies Track or out to Norman Point.
Meeting at the Cenotaph (playground area) for a 9.30am start
Venue: Cenotaph, Tidal River, Wilson’s Promontory National Park
Contact: Dana, 0427 808 540
Email: dana@blminfo.com.au
Website: http://trosp.tumblr.com/

12 February
SUMMER PIZZA DAYS
Relax in the vineyard to enjoy Sicilian style wood-fired pizzas made to your order, listen to live guitar music of old favourites, and smell the glorious roses at Lyre Bird Hill Winery.
Time: 12 noon to 5pm
Venue: Lyrebird Hill Winery, Koonwarra-Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra
Contact: 03 5664 3204. Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au
Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
 12 February
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra – Wonthaggi Road, Kongwak
Contact: Jane 0417 142 478

12 February
LOCH LIONS VILLAGE MARKET
Time: 8.30am start
Venue: Railway Siding, Loch
Contact: Barry Worsburgh, 0418 500 520

13 February
DRUM CIRCLE: AFRICAN DRUMMING
Caters for all levels of experience and kids too. Cost: $4 to Inverloch Community House, $5 for drum hire if needed. Must phone 0409 295 657 for full details. Great fun and musical session!!
Starts: 7pm
Mondays at 7pm throughout January and February.
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Contact: 0409 295 657

16 February — 6 March
WOMANS’ CONVERSATION
Exhibition at Stockyard Gallery Foster featuring artists: Nova Doherty, Liza MC Dowall, Rebeca Diaz, Lucy Thorpe and Mandi Thorpe.
Opening: 18th February, 1-3pm
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

17 February — 15 March
LITTORAL SHAPES
An exhibition of sculptures by John Carlson.
Opening Sunday 19th February 2-4pm
Gallery Hours: Weekdays: 10am to 4pm (Closed Tues), Weekends: 11am to 5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 5664 0101
Website: http://meeniyanartgallery.org.au

18 February
PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
Time: 8am -12noon
Venue: Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main Street, Foster
Contact: Juneen Schulz, 0427 809 509

18 February
TEX PERKINS BAND OF GOLD
One month after his Dark Horse album, Tex Perkins has released Tex Perkin’s and the Band of Gold comprising “Solid Gold” country music covers.
Tickets $40/$45
Time: 8pm
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Meeniyan
Contact: Lyrebird Arts Council, 5664 9239
 19 February
OPEN MIC
Its Sunday afternoon, laid back, easy listening and a great combination of talents once again as Archies on the Creek hosts their popular Open Mic.
Free entry
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Venue: Archies on the Creek, 81 Archies Creek Road, Archies Creek
Contact: Archies on the Creek, 03 5678 7787
Email: janice@archiesonthecreek.com.au
Website: http://www.archiesonthecreek.com.au/

19 February
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra – Wonthaggi Road, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

19 February
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Fresh Food and Produce
Time: 8am – 1pm
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Contact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 0096
20 February
DRUM CIRCLE: AFRICAN DRUMMING
Caters for all levels of experience and kids too. Cost: $4 to Inverloch Community House, $5 for drum hire if needed. Must phone 0409 295 657 for full details. Great fun and musical session!!
Starts: 7pm
Mondays at 7pm throughout January and February.
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Contact: 0409 295 657

24 February—26 February
WONTHAGGI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2012
Wonthaggi International Film Festival. Mark it in your diaries now – Feb 24 to 26, 2012. Send email to reelcinema@dcsi.net.au to receive a copy of the Wonthaggi International Film Festival Program when it happens! Phone 5672 3593.
Venue: Wonthaggi Cinema, Graham Street, Wonthaggi
Contact: 03 5672 3593
Email: reelcinema@dcsi.net.au

24 February
MEET THE WINEMAKER AT MOOS
Mal Stewart will present at our first wine dinner for 2012 “the role of a contract winemaker in Gippsland” and will give us the opportunity to hear about the various styles of wine that he produces, including the sweet Liqueur Pinot Gris.
3 course dinner includes wine tasting, cheese & coffee.
Cost: $70 per person. Bookings essential
Venue: Moo’s at Meeniyan, 89 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan
Contact: (03) 5664 0010
Email: news@moosatmeeniyan.com.au

25 February
FOSTER AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Among the highlights of the 2012 Foster and District Agricultural Show will be a working dogs demonstration by Welshpools Paul MacPhail and his superbly trained kelpies. They will be working sheep and are always worth a look.
Time: 8am to 4pm
Venue:  Foster Showgrounds, Station Road, Foster
Contact: Denis O’Neil, 0425 565 649

25 February
BREAKFAST ON THE BRIDGE
Celebrate the Australian Year of the Farmer with Breakfast/Brunch provided by the CWA. Cost $5
Time: 8.00am-1pm
Venue: Rail Trail Bridge between Koonwarra and Meeniyan, South Gippsland Highway
Contact: Heather 5662 2175, Marilyn 5664 7327

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

26 February
MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE CONCERT
Featuring the Victorian Concert Orchestra and local artists.
Entry $10. Tickets available at the gate.
Children under 15 Free. Companion card accepted
Time: 11am to 4.30pm
Venue: Mossvale Park, off Strzelecki Hwy, Berrys Creek
Contact: Sophie Dixon, 5662 9202
Email: sophie.dixon@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

26 February
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra – Wonthaggi Road, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

27 February
DRUM CIRCLE: AFRICAN DRUMMING
Caters for all levels of experience and kids too. Cost: $4 to Inverloch Community House, $5 for drum hire if needed. Must phone 0409 295 657 for full details. Great fun and musical session!!
Starts: 7pm
Mondays at 7pm throughout January and February.
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Contact: 0409 295 657

27 February
GALA DAY, Meeniyan Golf Club
Sponsored by Kelvin Johns Retravision – Prizes Galore!!
4BBB Ladies & Mens
Cost $15 including lunch
Venue: Meeniyan Golf Club
Contact: Irene, 5663 6253

Looking to have fun in South Gippsland during spring then have a look at the Prom Country Events Brochure so that you do not miss out on all that is happening in glorious Gippsland.

Meeniyan IGA supermarket open 7 am – 9 pm

Melbourne Welsh Male Voice Choir

Meeniyan Art Gallery

Meeniyan Bowls

Meeniyan Preschool

Meeniyan/Stony Creek Community Plan update workshop

Meeniyan Amateur Dramatic Society

Meeniyan Town Hall Tavern Night

Lyrebirds Art Council

All of this and lots more in the

Meeniyan Newsletter September 2011

South Gippsland Events
September 2011

28 December 2010—17 September 2011
CREAM AFTER GOLD EXHIBITION
The Foster and District Historical Society invites: All members and friends to our exhibition CREAM AFTER GOLD.
Museum open: Sundays 11am to 4pm. Daily during Victorian school holidays.
Venue: Foster Museum, Main Street Foster

21 August — 17 September
ROOT AND BRANCH
The Trees of Brown Valley
by Malcolm Pettigrove
Opens Sunday 21st August at 2pm
Gallery Hours: Open Thursday to Monday (closed Tues, Wed), 10am to 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

27 August — 18 September
WELCOMING SPRING
Major Art Exhibition by Di and John Koenders.
Gallery Hours: Daily, 10am to 5pm (including all public holidays)
Venue: Mayfield Gallery, Fairbank Rd, Arawata
Contact: Mayfield Gallery, 03 5659 8262
Website: http://www.mayfieldgallery.com.au

27 August — 22 September
PAT DALE FISHY BASKETS
An exhibition of sculptured baskets. Memories are a strong influence in these works.
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

1 September — 27 September
HERE AND THERE
Fish Creek Art Group presents a diverse selection of works from more than twenty of its members.
You are warmly invited to the opening on Friday 2nd September at 5pm.
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

1 September
COMMUNITY CAFE — TOORA
The Community Cafe is a joint initiative of Yooralla, Foster & District Community House and South Gippsland Hospital and operates twice a month in Corner Inlet.
Bookings essential.
Open: 12.30 to 2pm
Venue: Toora Hall, Gray Street, Toora
Contact: Chris, 5683 9780

3 September — 21 September
QUILT ‘N’ SHOW
View the fine handmade quilts. Most are for sale.
Gallery hours: Daily, 10am to 4.30pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 03 5655 1811
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au

3 September
KOONWARRA STORE — CONVIVIAL DINNER
Starting at 7pm
3 Course Dinner $60 per person
Please phone 03 5664 2285 to book
Venue: Koonwarra Store, South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra
Contact: Koonwarra Store, 03 5664 2285
Email: store@koonwarra.com.au

3 September
WILDFLOWER GUIDED TOURS — WILSON’S PROMONTORY
Rangers from Parks Victoria will be running a series of free guided tours to see the wildflowers on Wilson’s Promontory National Park.
Bookings essential.
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Venue: Wilson’s Promontory National Park, Yanakie
Contact: Parks Victoria, 13 19 63

3 September
MEENIYAN GOLF CLUB TRIVIA NIGHT
Have some fun at the Trivia night. BYO nibbles. Drinks at bar prices.
Costs $10 ticket
Venue: Meeniyan Golf Club, Promontory Road, Meeniyan
Contact: Denise Poletti, 03 5664 7490

3 September
A NIGHT AT THE PROMS
Browns Cows Orchestra will present “A Night at the Proms” under the baton of local music legend Craig Marinus with special guest Sue Bradley of the Melbourne Tuba Quartet.
Commences at 7.30 pm
Costs $15 Supper available.
Venue: Mesley Hall, Leongatha
Contact: Em Barton, 03 5655 1767
Email: sgwindorch@vic.chariot.net.au

3 September
SOUTH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET
Starting at 8.30am and finishing around 1pm
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koala Drive, Koonwarra
Contact: Rod, 0408 619 182
Website: www.koonwarra.vic.au

4 September
FATHERS DAY SWAP MEET
Auto Parts, Bric-a-Brac, Car Boot and much more…..
Sellers: 6am
Buyers: 7am
Selling Sites: $20
Admission: $3 per person
Canteen with light refreshments available. All proceeds go to local community groups.
Venue: Nyora Recreation Reserve, Grundy Ave, Nyora
Contact: Daryl, 03 5659 6408 or John 03 5659 6217

4 September
WILDFLOWER GUIDED TOURS — WILSON’S PROMONTORY
Rangers from Parks Victoria will be running a series of free guided tours to see the wildflowers on Wilson’s Promontory National Park.
Bookings essential.
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Venue: Wilson’s Promontory National Park, Yanakie
Contact: Parks Victoria, 13 19 63

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

4 September
JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Time: 9am – 1pm
Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 03 5657 3253

7 September
VISIONARY ART THERAPY — WORKSHOP
Celebrating MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
Workshops available to help produce and prepare art for the Stockyard Gallerys’ Exhibition BEYOND THE MINDS EYE.
Imagine your future. You are much more than you think you are.
FREE Workshops – donations welcome.
Bookings: Foster and District Community House. Phone 03 5682 1101 Monday to Friday or email fosterdchlc@dcsi.net.au
Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Venue: Foster and District Community House, Station Rd, Foster
Contact: Carlene Hurst, 03 5682 2088

10 September
COAL CREEK HISTORIC GHOST TOURS
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 $25 per person, no concessions. Light supper is included.
Tour times 7.30pm to 9.30pm and during day light saving months 8.30pm to 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. For bookings contact Coal Creek.
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811
Email: coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au

10 September
COAL CREEK FARMERS MARKET
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 Farmers Market 0459 629 000
Email: farmersmarket@coalcreekvillage.com.au
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au

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

11 September
TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT — SPECIAL WALK
Members of TROSP invite interested persons to join us this month at Tidal River, Wilson Promontory National Park. This is a unique opportunity to see and learn about the effects of the recent weather on the area and the rebuild process.
This months walk has specific guidelines:
- We will leave the Park Entrance (Stockyard Camp) at 9.30am
- To reduce the number of cars traveling into the park we will need to car pool
- We will have a guided tour by Ranger Don Rogers
Note: No late vehicles will be permitted past the road block, we are requested to stay together and walkers are required to exit Tidal River after our morning tea. Morning tea provided.
Contact: Dana: dana@blminfo.com.au

11 September
MELBOURNE WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR
This choir will entertain South Gippsland residents.
The choir was formed in 1984 and since then it has grown from a small group of enthusiastic singers into one of Australia’s most acclaimed male choirs with an on-stage strength of more than 60 choristers.
Further details about the choir can be viewed on the choirs website: http://www.melbournewelshchoir.com.au/indexx.html
Costs $25 Tickets at the door.
Venue: Meeniyan Town Hall, Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan

11 September
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra – Wonthaggi Road, Kongwak
Contact: Jane 0417 142 478

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

13 September
MANDELA ART — WORKSHOP
Celebrating MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
Workshops available to help produce and prepare art for the Stockyard Gallerys’ Exhibition BEYOND THE MINDS EYE.
Meditate and Create. Improve your moods and learn balance.
FREE Workshops – donations welcome.
Bookings: Foster and District Community House. Phone 03 5682 1101 Monday to Friday or email fosterdchlc@dcsi.net.au
Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Venue: Foster and District Community House, Station Rd, Foster
Contact: Carlene Hurst, 03 5682 2088

15 September
COMMUNITY CAFE — FOSTER
The Community Cafe is a joint initiative of Yooralla, Foster & District Community House and South Gippsland Hospital and operates twice a month in Corner Inlet.
Bookings essential.
Open: 12.30 to 2pm
Venue: Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main St, Foster
Contact: Chris, 5683 9780

17 September — 18 September
SING SOUTH GIPPSLAND
The Prom Coast Singers will be hosting a choral festival which will include workshops by Stephen Leek, internationally renowned composer. It will give choirs the opportunity to get together for an inspired weekend of singing. Special sessions for young singers. Even if you do not belong to a choir you are most welcome to attend.
Registrations required.
Venue: Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main St, Foster
Contact: Andrew Jamieson, 03 5683 2683
Email: acjammo@ozemail.com.au
Website: http://www.famda.org.au

17 September
WILDFLOWER GUIDED TOURS — WILSON’S PROMONTORY
Rangers from Parks Victoria will be running a series of free guided tours to see the wildflowers on Wilson’s Promontory National Park.
Bookings essential.
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Venue: Wilson’s Promontory National Park, Yanakie
Contact: Parks Victoria, 13 19 63

17 September
VOCAL NOSH
Community singing in the Grainstore.  All welcome
Cost: $5  BYO plate to share
Time: 4.45 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: Grainstore, Ridgway, Mirboo North
Contact: Betty 03 56347692

17 September
PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
Time: 8am -12noon
Venue: Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main St, Foster
Contact: Juneen Schulz, 0427 809 509

18 September
COAL CREEK — PIRATES DAY
Another fun packed day for the family at Coal Creek Community Park & Museum.
Hunt for treasure!, Family Games!, Best Dressed Pirate! and Roving Pirate!
Arrh me hearties come join the fun!
Gold coin donation for treasure map – no booking necessary.
Times: 10.30am – 3.30pm
Hunt for treasure: 10.30am to 3pm
Best Dressed Competition 12 years and under and open age: 12.30pm
Family Games: 1pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811
Email: coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au

18 September
WILDFLOWER GUIDED TOURS — WILSON’S PROMONTORY
Rangers from Parks Victoria will be running a series of free guided tours to see the wildflowers on Wilson’s Promontory National Park.
Bookings essential.
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Venue: Wilson’s Promontory National Park, Yanakie
Contact: Parks Victoria, 13 19 63

18 September
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra – Wonthaggi Road, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

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

24 September
LOCH VILLAGE ANTIQUE FAIR
Loch Arts Council invites you to browse the display of antiques
Costs: $5 adult, $3 Concession, Children free
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Venue: Loch Public Hall, Victoria St, Loch
Contact: Carrington’s of Loch, 03 56594215

24 September — 9 October
COASTAL LANDSCAPES ART EXHIBITION
Coastal features are a wonderful inspiration for artists. On this occasion six local artists living in South Gippsland have combined to present their paintings at the Sandy Point Art Gallery for two weeks over the September School holiday period.
There will be an Official Opening on Sunday 25th September from 2 to 4pm, and the exhibition will be open FREE to the public from Saturday 24th September for two weeks.
The six local artists are: Mary Shaw, Sally Gibson, Margaret Lacey, Phyllis Cozens, Fleur Wheeler, and Anna
Walter. Their works include watercolours and oils. All paintings on exhibition are for sale.
Gallery Hours: 9am – 6pm every day
Venue: Sandy Point Art Gallery, 33 Beach Parade, Sandy Point
Contact: Mary Shaw, 03 5684 1094
Email: maryshaw@sandypointgallery.com.au
Website: http://www.sandypointgallery.com.au

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

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

28 September — 29 September
SOUTH GIPPSLAND DAIRY EXPO
The South Gippsland Dairy Expo, organised by the Strzelecki Lions Club will take place on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th September 2011 at the Korumburra Showgrounds, Korumburra.
We are pleased to announce the new venue for the Dairy Expo and we look forward to commemorating 12 years of providing the local dairying community with an event that showcases the latest in innovation, products and services available to the dairy industry.
There will be something for the ladies, the hand milking competition, kids activities and plenty to see and do.
For more information including times please visit the website.
Venue: Korumburra Showgrounds, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Website: http://www.dairyexpo.org.au/

29 September — 10 October
BEYOND THE MINDS EYE
An Art Exhibition celebrating MENTAL HEALTH WEEK.
Works by people with mental health conditions, their families, friends and carers.
All mediums, 2 & 3D. Artists workshops/Support.
Entries close 7th September 2011.
Details and entry forms to: Foster and District Community House, Corner Station Road and Court Street, Foster
Ph: 03 5682 1101 Monday to Friday.
Email: fosterdchlc@dcsi.net.au OR
Foster Medical Centre, Station Road, Foster. email: carlene.hurst@fostermedical.com.au
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

29 September — 25 October
WONDERS IN WOOD
A selection of finely crafted pieces in wood from the Victorian State Craft Collection on loan from the Gippsland Regional Art Gallery, Sale.
To be officially opened by Anton Vardy, Director Gippsland Regional Art Gallery and Ken Free, wood artist on:
Friday 30th September from 6pm to 8pm.
Gallery Hours: Open 10am to 4pm daily (closed Wednesdays).
Venue: Yarram Courthouse Gallery, 122 Commercial Rd, Yarram
Contact: Yarram Courthouse Gallery 03 5182 6553
Website: http://www.yarramchgallery.blogspot.com  

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28 December – 17 September 2011
CREAM AFTER GOLD EXHIBITION
The Foster and District Historical Society invites: All members and friends to our exhibition CREAM AFTER GOLD.
Museum open: Sundays 11am to 4pm. Daily during Victorian school
holidays.
Venue: Foster Museum, Main Street Foster
13 May – 7 June
…BUT I KNOW WHAT I LIKE!
The idea for the exhibition ……but I know what I like came from the expression I may not know much about art but I know what I like. It gave gallery members a chance to exhibit favourite works of art that they own. Where normally this art would be appreciated by a few it can take on a new
feeling and be appreciated by many in this setting.
Gallery Hours: Open 10am to 4pm daily (Closed Wednesdays’)
Venue: Yarram Courthouse Gallery, 122 Commercial Rd, Yarram
Contact: Yarram Courthouse Gallery, 03 5182 6553
Website: www.yarramchgallery.blogspot.com
28 May – 23 June
THE NATURE OF DAVID – EXHIBITION
David Alldridge
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
2 June – 5 July
TEXTILE EXHIBITION
Stockyard Gallery Foster invites artists of all textile genres to exhibit their work in the Stockyard Gallery’s Annual Exhibition.
Please leave details at the Gallery.
Contact 03 5682 1125 or info@stockyardgallery.com.au and we will send you exhibition information
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
4 June
SOUTH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET
Starting at 8.30am and finishing around 1pm Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koala Drive, Koonwarra
Contact: Rod, 0408 619 182
Website: www.koonwarra.vic.au
4 June
FAMILY FISHING DAY
Port Welshpool Working Group is holding this family fishing day from 10 am to 2 pm. All children must be registered and accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. A free BBQ will be provided for these children.
Venue: Port Welshpool jetty
Contact: Rachelle or Bianca, 03 5175 9500 or 0488 988 857
5 June – 18 June
OPPOSITES EXHIBITION
The opening of the next exhibition takes place on Sunday 5th June between 2 and 5pm – Opposites – a group exhibition featuring twelve artists from South Gippsland. Each artist has been asked to respond to the word Opposites and produce four works on paper which will be hung unframed for the two week exhibition. The artists selected for this exhibition are Peter Cole, Grant Flather, Mandy Gunn, Debra LeCerf, Andrew McPherson, Jane Power, Susan Purdy, Wendy Satchell, Kerry Spokes, Annie Stark, Colin Suggett and Helen Wilkinson.
Gallery Hours: Thursday to Monday (closed Tues, Wed), 10am to 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
5 June
JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Time: 9am – 1pm
Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 03 5657 3253
5 June
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
6 June – 11 July
EXPLORING DRAWING WITH SUE GILFORD
Exploring Drawing with Sue Gilford at Annie Stark’s studio. Over a five  week period in 3 hour sessions (12am-3pm), we will look at materials (e.g. charcoal, graphite and paper) and developing traditional observational skills (e.g. light/dark, use of line etc). Cost: $175 for five weeks.
Please phone Annie on 03 5683 2696 for info or to book or call Gecko Studio Gallery on 03 5683 2481.
Venue: Annie Starks Studio, 67 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Annie Stark, 5683 2696 for further information and to book.
9 June
SMALL NATIVE MAMMALS OF CAPE LIPTRAP
The “Enhancing the Cape Liptrap to Bunurong Biolink Project” invites everyone to find out more about the very small creatures that inhabit this region. Jim Reside, who has 30 years of experience surveying and monitoring these animals, will give us an insight to these mammals.
Time: 7pm to 9pm.
Venue: Tarwin Lower Community Centre, Walkerville-Tarwin Lower Rd, Tarwin Lower.
Contact: Bronwyn Teesdale, 0428 559 582/Jim Robinson, 0428 335 287
Email: bronwynt@wgcma.vic.gov.au
10 June – 11 June
FRIENDS OF CORNER INLET LIBRARIES WINTER BOOK SALE
The Big Book Sale will have some great bargains in books, DVDs, magazines, games etc and the profits will be returned to local libraries.
Times: Friday June 10th open from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday June 11th
open from 9am to 1 pm.
Venue: Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main St, Foster
10 June – 13 June
WELSHPOOL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Opening night Friday June 10th commencing at 7.30 pm. All Welcome Includes painting, crafts and photography.
Theme for this year is “Life on the Land”. Feature artist is Ricardo Alveres.
Times: Saturday & Sunday: 9.30am to 4pm. Monday: 9.30am to 2pm
Venue: Welshpool Hall, South Gippsland Highway, Welshpool
Contact: Welshpool Rural Transaction Centre, 03 5688 1051
Website: http://www.welshpool.vic.au
10 June
CABERET & OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE LOCH FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Festival opening by The Hon Peter Ryan MLA, Deputy Premier of Victoria at 8pm. Beehives, Lipstick and Mascara featuring She-Laas. Journey back for this night of fun when life was full of romance, glamour and dreams…
After the show this great night will conclude with dancing to hits from the 70′s, 80′s and 90′s. BYO food & drink
Tickets: $25 pp available at Carringtons of Loch Village.
Bookings: Phone 03 5659 4215
Venue: Loch Public Hall, Loch Village
Contact: Howard Booth, 03 5659 4215 or email
howard@carringtons.com.au or Cherie Smirl, 03 5659 4466
Website: www.loch.org.au
11 June
“BEGGS 2 DIFFER” CONCERT
The Rhythm Café invites you to hear these local artists. Dinner from 7 pm Show from 7.30 pm
Cover Charge: $15 per head
Venue: The Rhythm Café, Bridge Rd, Foster
Contact: 03 5682 1612
12 June
LOCH VILLAGE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Loch Village Food and Wine Festival’s Main Event features 50 producers of the best Gippsland food and wine.
Visitors pay $15 per person registration which includes all tastings, an information pack and souvenir tasting glass.
There is music throughout the village and activities for the children.
Ample parking is provided including Loch Memorial Reserve.
Coeliac Luncheon at the Royal Hotel. Bookings Ph 56594446
A Taste of Regional Produce at Hard Loch cafe and The Gilded Lily
Restaurant and Bar. Home made Delights at Cosy Kitchen Loch and Loch General Store. Travel by V/Line and South Gippsland Railway
Venue: Loch Public Hall, Loch Village
Contact: Howard Booth, 03 5659 4215 or email
howard@carringtons.com.au or Cherie Smirl, 03 5659 4466
Website: www.loch.org.au
11 June
COUSIN LEONARD – MUSIC NIGHT
This gig at Meeniyan Hall is going to be amazing with Cousin Leonard along with the Rosie Burgess Trio.
A night packed with folk, blues, gypsy-roots, some snappy hip-hop and a bit of humour. And why not make a meal of it, drop in to see us at Moos for a bite to eat before you go!
Starting: 8.30pm
Tickets: At Moos Cafe $20 or $22 at the door. BYO drinks and snacks
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Moo’s at Meeniyan, (03) 5664 0010
Website: http://www.cousinleonard.com.
http://www.rosieburgesstrio.com
11 June
TOORA MARKET
8am – 12.30pm
Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Contact: Joyce, 5688 1237
11 June
COAL CREEK FARMERS MARKET
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 Association.
Time: 8am – 1pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: 0459 629 000
Email: farmersmarket@coalcreekvillage.com.au
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au

12 June
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC
Times &Costs: 10am to 11.30am Bear Hunt: Hunting licence $5 per child. 12&U, three age categories. Hunt for gold blocks to exchange for a special teddy.
10am to 2pm: Free activities
11.45am: Competitions. Bring your teddy and enter the Best Dressed or most loved bear. 12&U and open age groups.
12noon to 3.30pm: Take a ride on the train. Ticket $6 per person.
1.30pm to 2pm: Family Races
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, South Gippsland Hwy,
Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 03 5655 1811
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au

12 June
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
12 June
TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT MONTHYLY WALK
Friends of the Tidal River Open Space Project invite you to join them in their monthly walk, this walk to Cotters Lake. Morning tea provided.
Time: 9.30 am
Venue: Meet at the Cotters Lake turn off which is on the right just before
the Airfield
Contact: Dana via email: dana@blminfo.com.au
13 June
LOCH PUBLIC HALL WINTER MARKET
Time: 9am to 1pm
Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch
Contact: Jennie Kennedy, 03 5659 4305
13 June
SOUTH GIPPSLAND WOODWORKERS WORKING MODELS
South Gippsland Woodworkers invites you to see the wonderful work of Keith Hulsman who makes working models in Tasmanian timber.
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: 105 Stockdale’s Rd, Koonwarra
Contact: Eric Miles 03 5664 2239
17 June
WARATAH HILLS WINEMAKERS’ DINNER AT MOOS
Waratah Hills winemaker Marcus Satchell will outline new wine trends, explain the distinctive local Pinot Noir terroir and examine the re-emergency of the wines of Gippsland at an exclusive winemaker’s dinner to be held at Moos at Meeniyan. Waratah Hills wines will be featured at Moos throughout June. Marcus Satchell is one of Gippsland’s most awarded young guns of the wine
industry. Bookings are essential on 03 5664 0010 or email eat@moosatmeeniyan.com.au
The three course dinner designed to compliment the Waratah Hills wines will cost $70 (inclusive of wine).
Venue: Moos at Meeniyan, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5664 0010
Website: http://www.waratahhills.com.au
17 June – 25 June
FAMDA PRODUCTION – HEROES
Gala Premiere Friday 17th June includes supper commences 8 pm.

Costs $25 per ticket. Other performances: Saturday 18th at 8pm, Sunday 19th at 2 pm,
Friday 24th at 2 pm and final show 25th June at 2 pm & 8 pm.
Tickets cost: $22 per adult or concession / child $15
Venue: Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main St, Foster
Contact: Main Street Revelations, 03 5682 1381
Email: famda@dcsi.net.au
18 June
COAL CREEK HISTORIC GHOST TOURS
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 $25 per person, no concessions. Light supper is included. Tour times 7.30pm to 9.30pm and during day light saving months 8.30pm to 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.
For bookings contact Coal Creek
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, South Gippsland Hwy,
Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek 03 5655 1811
Email: coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Website: www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
18 June
FAMILY HISTORY SEMINAR
South Gippsland Genealogical Society invites people to attend this seminar. Features 4 great speakers: Bev Spinks on Military History, Tim Hogan Yesterday’s newspapers for tomorrow researchers, Dot Wickham
Women of the Goldfields, George Legge Writing a family history.
Costs: $25 per head with lunch, tea and coffee provided.
Time: 9.15am to 3.45pm
Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Peart St, Leongatha
Contact: The Secretary, Box 395 Leongatha 3953.
Email: amarshal@netspace.net.au
18 June
PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
Time: 8am -12noon
Venue: Foster WMAC Hall, Main St., Foster
Contact: Market Manager, 03 5682 1345
19 June
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
19 June
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Fresh Food and Produce
Time: 8am – 1pm
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Contact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 0096
24 June
CROSSROADS CONCERT
Featuring Shelley & Brian West, Country / Rock and Roll artists Cost: $2 includes afternoon tea
Time: 1.30 pm
Venue: Dakers Centre, Smith Street, Leongatha
Contact: Brian 9789 6791 or 0438 247 913
25 June
ERIN’S PRIDE CONCERT
South Gippsland Secondary College invites you to see Melbourne Irish band Erin’s Pride who will be playing at Meeniyan from 7pm. If enough interest a bus will run from Foster. Table booking required by 3rd June.
Cost: Adults $20, Students $10
Time: 7pm
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Colleen, 03 5682 2066 or 0409 905 397

25 June
MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT
Starting at 7.00 pm.
Cost: only $25.00 per head including 2 course meal and Murder Mystery.
Bookings essential! (By Fri 27th May).
Make up a table of eight (characters) or join one of our existing tables. You will be provided with a character from the 50s Gangsters and Molls period in the USofA and a suggested simple costume.
Each table will compete to work out who, amongst you, is the Murderer!
Magnificent prize(s) to be won by Winning Table(s)!
For further details email: patsyfagan@dcsi.net.au or tel: 5681 2229 or 0425787600
Venue: Meeniyan Hotel, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5681 2229
25 June
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET
8.30am-1pm
Venue: Baromi Park, Main St, Mirboo North
Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465
26 June
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

This gig at Meeniyan Hall is going to be amazing with Cousin Leonard along with the Rosie Burgess Trio.
A night packed with folk, blues, gypsy-roots, some snappy hip-hop and a bit of humor – please also tell
your music-loving friends.

Meeniyan Hall Sat June 11 8.30 pm (long weekend)

Tickets available at “Moo’s at Meeniyan” $20 or at the door $22

Anzac Day in Meeniyan

Murder Mystery night 25th June at the Meeniyan Hotel

Australia’s Biggest Morning tea

Lyrebirds Arts Council – Tony Joe White 13  May – My friend the Chocolate Factory 27 May

Meeniyan T.OW.N. Club 40th Birthday

Meeniyan and District Community Bank

For more information Meeniyan Newsletter May 2011