Meeniyan Motel

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

Summer hikes at the Prom
Parks Victoria staff and contractors have been working extremely hard on reopening the remaining closed tracks of the Prom after the March 2011 flood event. It was our hope that we would have the southern section of the Prom (overnight hikes to Sealers Cove, Refuge Cove, Little Waterloo Bay and the Lighthouse) temporarily open for visitors over the summer ballot period.

Whilst works have been progressing very well, this week we commissioned an independent engineering risk assessment on the Mt Oberon Road. This assessment, together with predicted high rainfall over the next couple of months identified unacceptable visitor safety risks should this section of the park be opened before necessary road works are completed.
Whilst this is disappointing, we regard visitor safety as our number one priority.
We will  expanding our summer holiday activity program

What walks will be open over summer?

• Norman Beach

• South Norman / Biddy’s Track / Norman Pt

• Squeaky Beach

• Squeaky Beach Track

• Tidal Overlook

• Squeaky Beach via Picnic Bay

• Picnic Bay

• Pillar Point

• Lilly Pilly Link Track

• Lilly Pilly Gully Nature Walk

• Lilly Pilly Gully Circuit

• Mt Bishop Track

• Millers Landing Nature Walk

• Vereker Outlook

• Millers Landing Link Track

• Big Drift

• Woodland Walk

• Picnic Bay, Squeaky Beach, Tidal Overlook, Lilly Pilly Gully day walk

• Gully car park

• Darby Saddle To Tongue Point

• Darby River to Tongue Point

• Darby River, Fairy Cove, Tongue Point, Darby Saddle

Fancy a hike in the northern wilderness?
While the overnight hiking tracks in the southern Prom will remain closed over summer, intrepid walkers may like to explore the remote wilderness of the northern Prom. The Five Mile Road overnight hiking track from the Five Mile carpark to Five Mile beach will be open over summer with overnight hikers camp sites available at Barry Creek and Five Mile Beach.
Bookings are essential and an overnight hiking permit is required before departing.
What’s next on the agenda?
The flood recovery efforts will continue during the summer holidays with a dedicated group continuing to work on the southern walking tracks with reopening for selected tracks anticipated for April 2012.

2 November — 20 December
FOOTPRINTS: THE JOURNEY OF LUCY AND PERCY PEPPER
This special exhibition and accompanying book is a fascinating search through public and family records that trace the lives of one Aboriginal family in the first half of the twentieth century. Footprints explores the different places the Pepper family lived along with extraordinary details about the events of their lives, their resilience in the face of adversity, and the strong family connections they fiercely protected despite government policies that aimed to separate so called ‘half-caste’ Aboriginal people from their full-blood family relations.
Featuring information panels and a short film, Footprints also illustrates how Aboriginal people can retrace the steps of their ancestors through public records, and in the case of the Stolen Generations, reconnect with families and communities.
Gallery Open: Daily, 9am to 4.30pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Gallery, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au

5 November — 2 December
RICARDO ALVES FERREIRA — EXHIBITION
“Bijouterie”
Opening November 5th
Venue: Archies On The Creek, 81 Archies Creek Rd, Archies Creek
Contact: Archies On The Creek, 03 5678 7787
Website: http://www.archiesonthecreek.com.au  

20 November — 17 December
SNAPP – EXHIBITION
Mobile phone and camera art by six artists.
Jane Power, Warren Reed, Rick Rutjens, Kerry Spokes, Colin Suggett, Abigail Van Rooyen.
Opening: Sunday 20th November from 2pm to 5pm.
Gallery Hours: Open Thursday to Monday (Closed Tues, Wed).
Open 7 days mid Dec – end Jan
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, 03 5683 2481
Website: http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au/

24 November — 13 December
GRAEME MYRTEZA — GIPPSLAND GUMS
Thorpdale artist, Graeme Myrtezas beautiful landscapes will be on show in Gippsland Gums, beginning Thursday 24th November. His traditional oil paintings are of gum trees and farming land, inspired mainly by Dargo High Plains country.
For a sneak preview of Graeme’s work go to http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au/current-exhibition
Gallery Hours: Open daily, 10am to 4pm – (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day)
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr. Main & McDonald Streets Foster
Contact: Stockyard Gallery, 03 5682 1125
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au

26 November — 22 December
TEATRO MAGICO — EXHIBITION
South Gippsland performance arts – exhibition of costumes by local dance and theater companies.
Gallery Hours: Weekdays: 10am to 4pm (Closed Tues), Weekends: 11am to 5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 5664 0101
Website: http://meeniyanartgallery.org.au

1 December — 3 January
THIS MEMORY — EXHIBITION
This Memory – an exhibition of works on paper by Jenny Peterson. December 1 to January 3, opening Saturday December 3, 2 – 4pm.
Gallery Hours: Open 10am to 4pm daily (Closed Wednesdays).
Venue: Courthouse Gallery, 122 Commercial Road, Yarram
Contact: Yarram Courthouse Gallery, 03 5182 6553
Email: courthousegalleryyarram@gmail.com
Website: http://www.yarramchgallery.blogspot.com

2 December
PROM COAST FILM SOCIETY — THE KING’S SPEECH
Prom Coast Film Society Next screening – Friday 2nd December at 8pm. The Kings Speech 2010. UK – Drama/History, rated M.
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. Further details about the Prom Coast Film Society can be found at the FAMDA website www.famda.org.au.
Annual Subs – $75, 3 months – $28.
Venue: Fish Creek Memorial Hall, 13 Falls Road Fish Creek
Contact: Catherine McGlead, 0407 543 371
Email: famda@dcsi.net.au
Website: http://www.famda.org.au

2 December
BARGAINS GALORE + GIANT BOOK & TOY SALE
All books and toys brand new and half price.
2pm to 6pm
Venue: Foster Uniting Church, Station Road, Foster

3 December
GIANT GARAGE SALE
Household goods, gifts, bargains, morning tea – something for everyone!
9am to 1pm
Venue: Foster Uniting Church, Station Road, Foster

3 December
MEENIYAN TOWN TAVERN NIGHT
Our final night for the year. Features The Meeniyan Ecumenical Choir, Turning Point, Bush Poet Mike Cleeland, Danny & Barb plus a host more great entertainers.
BYO drinks, nibbles and glasses.  Free tea and coffee
Bookings very helpful.
Starting at 8 pm
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Eric 03 5664 7376
Email: jazzbo@dcsi.net.au

3 December
INVERLOCH BEACH FESTIVAL — INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
Everyone welcome! A day of free activities on the beach including, Sand Sculpting, Sailability, Kiting, Dinosaur Discovery, Rock Pooling, Kayaking, Beach Volleyball, Windsurfing and Surfing.
Inverloch Main Surf Beach, 10am – 12pm: Surfing, Sand Sculpting, Kiting, Beach Volleyball and Dinosaur Discovery.
12pm – 1pm: Lunch – Limited catering by Yooralla, Presentations & Awards and Live Music.
Angling Club Inlet Beach, 1pm – 3pm: Sailability, Windsurfing, Kayaking and Kiting.
Rotary Park Inlet Beach, 1pm – 3pm: Fishing and Rock Pooling
Some all terrain wheelchairs will be available on the day.
Register by Friday 25 November
Bass Coast Shire Council – Lisa Pettinella, 1300 BCOAST (226 278)
National Relay Service – 133 677 for people who have communication difficulties.
Venue: Inverloch beaches
Contact: Lisa Pettinella, 1300 226 278
Email: ruralaccess@basscoast.vic.gov.au

3 December
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
Featuring the Zookeeper
7.00 for 8.30 pm start
Family ticket $20
Concession $8
Child under 12 $5
BYO rugs & chairs
No alcohol

Venue: Korumburra Showgrounds, South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra
Contact: Auddino First National, 03 5658 1007

3 December
STONY CREEK RACES — CHRISTMAS PARTY

Stony Creek’s pre Christmas meeting is a great day out, whether it’s for the work break-up or a family day out, all bases are covered.
The programme features special entertainment for children including our permanent playground, face painting and a special Christmas appearance from Santa Claus.
Time: Open from 11.30am
Admission: Adult: $15, Concession: $10, Children: Free 17 & under when accompanied by an adult, Pensioner: $12
Venue: Stony Creek Racecourse, club office
Contact: 03 5664 0099
Email: enquires@scrc.com.au
Website: http://stonycreek.countryracing.com.au

3 December
CHRISTMAS IN KORUMBURRA — FAMILY FUN DAY
On stage 9am to 12 noon – photo with Santa
12 noon to 2.30pm – Music on stage
Games Galore – Christmas Carols
Christmas cakes – Puddings – Fairy Floss
Christmas Showbags – Jumping Castle – Balloons.
Prize vouchers for: Best Christmas decorated business and home. Prizes for the children: Best dressed as a Christmas theme, best handmade Christmas stocking, colouring competition.
Radio 80′s – 87.6 Live Broadcast
South Gippsland Tourist Railway Train Deal.
Venue: Top of Commercial Street Shops (top of Kelly’s Bakery – Aust. Post Carpark), Korumburra
Contact:  Korumburra Business Association, (03) 5655 1021

3 December — 4 December
GOOSENECK POTTERY KILN OPENING AND CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION
Pots from the latest firing, Throwing demonstrations – 11am and 2.30pm. Inspect the kiln and workshop, kiln talk at 12.30, wine and cheese.
Opening Hours: 10.30am to 5pm Weekends, public holidays and most weekdays (phone first weekdays). Closed Tuesdays and during August.
Venue: Gooseneck Pottery, 60 Kardella Rd, Kardella
Contact: 03 5655 2405
Email: gooseneckpottery@dcsi.net.au
Website: http://www.gooseneckpottery.com.au

3 December — 4 December
VENUS BAY LIFE SAVING CLUB — 50 YEARS CELEBRATIONS
Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club is 50 years old and will be holding a reunion on the first weekend in December 2011.
A cocktail party will be held on Saturday evening commencing at 7pm. Costs $60 per head. Bookings essential

Venue: Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club, Surf Parade, Venus Bay
Contact: 0425 858 834
Email: 50years@vbsls,org.au

3 December
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 December
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

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

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

10 December
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 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 December — 11 December
GOOSENECK POTTERY KILN OPENING AND CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION
Pots from the latest firing, Throwing demonstrations – 11am and 2.30pm. Inspect the kiln and workshop, kiln talk at 12.30, wine and cheese.
Opening Hours: 10.30am to 5pm Weekends, public holidays and most weekdays (phone first weekdays). Closed Tuesdays and during August.
Venue: Gooseneck Pottery, 60 Kardella Rd, Kardella
Contact: 03 5655 2405
Email: gooseneckpottery@dcsi.net.au
Website: http://www.gooseneckpottery.com.au

10 December — 31 January
BACK TO BACK — ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE GOLD & SILVERSMITHS GUILD OF AUSTRALIA
The Gold & Silversmiths Guild of Australia holds an Annual exhibiton every year at The Goldsmith’s Gallery in San Remo. Some of the finest jewellery, artisans and goldsmiths from around Australia are members of the Guild. The theme this year is ‘Back to Back’, it is up to the member to create a piece of jewellery that has some reference to the title of the exhibiton as well as send 5 other examples of their work for display and sale.
The Gallery is open from Wednesday to Saturday in off peak and usually open every day over the Christmas holidays. 10am-5.30pm.
Official Champagne Opening on the 10th of December at 2pm
Venue: Bridgewater Arcade, 157-159 Marine Parade, San Remo
Contact: 03 5678 5788
Email: bpratt@bepgold.com.au
Website: http://www.goldsmithsgallery.com.au

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

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

11 December
TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT DECEMBER WALK
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 Wilson’s Promontory National Park on the site of the current playground in Tidal River.
TROSP social walks are held on the second Sunday of every month. Anyone welcome. Morning tea provided after the walk.
9.30am start
This walk will be from Squeaky Beach to Picnic Bay.
Where: Meet at the Squeaky Beach Car Park
Contact: Dana Hughes, 0427 808 540
Email: dana@danahughes.com.au
Website: http://www.trosp.tumblr.com/

11 December
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

11 December — 29 January
SCULPTURE IN THE VINEYARD
Sculpture in the Vineyard is a collection of works by Gippsland artists in various mediums, principally outdoors. Following the warm reception for the sculpture exhibition last summer, Gippsland artists have welcomed the opportunity to exhibit new works. The works of various material are situated around the vineyard, the waterholes, the orchard and the gardens of Lyre Bird Hill, enticing visitors to wander, consider, maybe purchase, and enjoy the idyllic surrounds.
Time: Open daily, 10am 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  

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

11 December
PROMONTORY HOME/PRODUCE MARKET
Time: 8am to 2pm
Venue: Foster Showgrounds, Station Rd, Foster
Contact: Juneen, 0427 809 509

11 December
LOCH LIONS VILLAGE MARKET
Stallholders welcome
A project of the Lions Club of Strzelecki Inc.
Time: 8.30am start
Venue: Railway Siding, Loch
Contact: Barry Worsburgh, 0418 500 520
15 December — 3 January
“COLLECTIVE” — ANNUAL VOLUNTEERS EXHIBITION
Stockyard Gallerys fabulous volunteers showcase their awesome talents in the annual volunteer exhibition.
Volunteers wishing to enter work in the exhibition should bring the work with a completed Inwards Register form to the gallery by Monday 2nd December.
Gallery Hours: Open daily, 10am to 4pm – (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day)
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr. Main & McDonald Streets Foster
Contact: Stockyard Gallery, 03 5682 1125
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au

16 December
CAROLS AT COAL CREEK
Carols starting at 7.30pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Gallery, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au

16 December
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Hosted by Meeniyan Dumbalk United
Starting at 6pm
Free Jumping castle and face painting. Live music by Geoff ‘Dog’ Sparks
BBQ Dinner, Bar open for drinks
BYO chair
An appearance of Santa!
Venue: Meeniyan Recreation Reserve, Hanily St (Nerrena-Meeniyan Rd) Meeniyan

17 December
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH COLIN HAY
As frontman and principle songwriter for eighties hit machine Men at Work, Colin Hay is responsible for one of the most identifiable sounds in pop music.
He may be best known as the lead singer for Men At Work but he feels that his new album is the best he’s ever done.
Bookings: Phone 5664 9239 or email lyrebirdarts@hotmail.com
Tickets: $40/$45
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5664 9239
Email: lyrebirdarts@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au/

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

18 December — 21 January
“QUIET DOWN” — EXHIBITION
New paper and glass works by Sarah Dingwall. December 18 to January 21. Opening Sunday December 18 from 2 – 5pm.
Gallery Hours: Open 7 days mid Dec – end Jan, 10 am to 5pm. Other: Open Thursday to Monday (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, 03 5683 2481
Website: http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au/

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

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

27 December
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

27 December
NYORA SPEEDBOWL SPRINTCARS
5pm start
ALLSTAR SPRINTCARS, Grand in the Hand for V8 Dirt Modifieds, Geoff Moule Memorial for Victorian Mini Sprints, Open Sedans
Venue: Grundy Ave, Nyora
Website: http://www.nyoraspeedbowl.org.au

31 December
NEW YEARS EVE FIREWORKS
A range of fun events and fireworks for all.
Gates open at 5.30
Costs $25 Adults
$10 children
Venue: Alberton West Recreation Ground, Alberton West

Down load the Prom Country Walks Brochure 

and enter a competition to win 2 nights for 2 people at the Wilderness Retreat at Wilsons Promontory  National Park valued at $500 Entrys Close 16 March 2012

The Brochure includes the following South Gippsland walks

Great Southern Rail Trail – Leongatha to Foster

Lyrebird Forest Walk – Mirboo North

Bird Hide Walk – Toora

Welshpool Pathway – Welshpool

Port Franklin Board Walk – Port Franklin

Bald Hills Wetlands Walk – Tarwin Lower

Roy Henderson Walk – Sandy Point

Point Smythe – Venus Bay

Olsens Walk – Korumburra

Big Drift – Wilsons Promontory National Park

Picnic Bay – Wilsons Promontory National Park

Lilly Pilly nature walk – Wilsons Promontory National Park

Squeaky Beach (via Tidal overlook) – Wilsons Promontory National Park

Darby Saddle to Tongue Point – Wilsons Promontory National Park

Wilsons Promontory National Park reopened on Friday 23 September 2011. “The Prom” has been closed since the devastating floods on the 22 March 2011, but much has been done since to repair roads, bridges etc. to enable the Park to open for the school holidays. So if you are looking for somewhere to take the family during the school holidays head on down to South Gippsland and take a look at the Wilsons Promontory National Park. (the southern most point of the Australian mainland). Also stop at Coal Creek Village (free entry), Meeniyan and Fish Creek all are well worth a look at on the way through to the Prom.

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  

19 Aug 2011

The Wilsons Promontory National Park, Tidal River campsites and visitor area will reopen from 23 September in time for the school holidays. Over 250 camping spots will be available at Tidal River as well as some roofed cabin accommodation.

The Visitor Centre will also up and running to provide information about what is accessible and what is still under repair. Visitors need to be aware that many track closures will still remain whilst extensive repair works and possible track alignments are undertaken, especially in the south of the park.

Parks Victoria will continue to keep the public informed as the staged re-openings continue in the coming months. In the meantime, we ask visitors to respect any ongoing closures for their own safety.

Camping and accommodation from September 23 onwards

For those keen to visit the Prom again this year, camping and accommodation bookings for the September to December period will reopen at 9am Monday 22 August. Visitors can book by calling 13 1963.

Bookings for 2012 will open on 7 September.

Since Easter, visitors have still been able to access the northern section of Wilsons Promontory to continue to enjoy the beauty of the park. Severe flash flooding caused significant damage to the national park in March this year.

Wilsons Promontory Stakeholder Update 8 19 August 2011

Walking at Wilsons Prom – valid as of 23 September 2011

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

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     

9 June — 5 July
BUSH LANDSCAPES
Bush Landscapes is a delightful selection of paintings from the Alberton Collection depicting the artists love of the bush.
Artists represented include Barry Alford, Marilyn Close, Irene Cox, Julie Lungdren-Coulter, Lorraine Mumford and Judith Walsh.
Gallery Hours: Open 10am to 4pm daily (Closed Wednedays)
Venue: Yarram Courthouse Gallery, 122 Commercial Rd, Yarram
Contact: Yarram Courthouse Gallery, 03 5182 6553
Website: www.yarramchgallery.blogspot.com     

19 June — 16 July
RECENT LINOCUTS
Gecko Studio Gallery presents…
An Exhibition by Aileen Brown
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

24 June — 28 July
THE LACHLAN CAVALIER
Exhibition by Phil Henshall
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 July
THE SYDNEY HOTSHOTS
Male Dance Group!
The Sydney Hotshots will be performing at the Foster Exchange Hotel as part of their ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ tour. Sydney Hotshots is the most popular show of its kind in Australia and New Zealand.
Begins at 8.30pm
Tickets are $25 each.
Venue: Foster Exchange Hotel, Main St, Foster
Contact: 03 5682 2377

1 July
TWILIGHT AUTHOR SERIES – NEIL EVERITT
Foster’s Little Bookshop together with Stockyard Gallery, Windy Ridge Winery and Promontory Gourmet Food invites you to listen to Neil Everitt talk about the research and process of obtaining the stories for writing his books.
Time: 5.30 pm to 7 pm
Costs: $21 per head. (Includes glass of wine and finger food) Bookings essential
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster
Contact: Foster’s Little Bookshop, 03 56822089
email: flb@virtual.net.au
2 July
JIMMY WEBB
Jimmy Webb is arguably the finest American pop songwriter of his generation, who went from struggling composer to seeming overnight success in 1967 with such chart-topping renditions of his tunes as the Fifth Dimensions ‘Up, Up and Away’ and Glen Campbells ‘By the Time I Get To Phoenix’, yielding the gifted 21 year-old artist eight Grammy awards in a single year.
What better atmosphere to see and hear Jimmy Webb than the intimate venue of Meeniyan Hall. Seating only 260 people at candle lit tables, the venue is BYO.
Starting at 8pm (doors open from 7pm)
Tickets NOW on sale: lyrebirdarts@hotmail.com
Members/Concession $60, Adults $65 (includes all booking fees)
Venue: Meeniyan Town Hall, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Lyrebird Arts, 03 5664 9239
Website: http://www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au

2 July
KOONWARRA STORE — JULY WINTER CONVIVIAL DINNER
This is the first of our Winter Series of Convivial Dinners highlighting one of South Gippslands finest meat producers, Shane Harris of Harris Angus. Also we venture east to showcase one of East Gippslands newest wineries – Lightfoot & Sons Estate. We would be delighted if you could attend, bring a loved one, a friend or a small gathering, the more the merrier.
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

2 July
THE BON JOVI PINK SHOW
Mid-season ball. Presented by Stony Creek Football and Netball clubs.
All welcome
Drinks at Bar Prices, Some nibbles provided – no BYO
Starting at 8pm
Formal dress
Tickets $30 pre-sales. $35 at the door
Tickets available from Nagal’s Pharmacy, Leongatha, The Meeniyan Hotel or phone Neil 0408 634 239
Venue: Leongatha Memorial Hall, McCartin Street, Leongatha
Contact: Neil, 0408 634 239
2 July
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

3 July
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Lunch and Dinner – $85 per person.
3 courses – bubbles on arrival
Bookings essential – phone 03 5678 7787
Live music in the lounge bar – 12 noon to 4pm
Venue: Archies on the Creek, 81 Archies Creek Rd, Archies Creek
Contact: Archies on the Creek, 03 5678 7787
Website: http://www.archiesonthecreek.com.au     

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

3 July
JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Time: 9am – 1pm
Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 03 5657 3253
7 July
BOOK LAUNCH — BLACK SWAN, A KOORIE WOMANS LIFE
Time: 2pm
Come hear Carolyn Landon & Eileen Harrison talk about the making of their story.
Venue: The Hub, 16 A’Beckett St, Inverloch

8 July
TWILIGHT AUTHOR SERIES – PATRICK MORGAN
Foster’s Little Bookshop together with Stockyard Gallery, Windy Ridge Winery & Promontory Gourmet Food is proud to present Patrick Morgan’s talk on writing on Gippsland.  It includes why people were attracted to this area in the mid 19 century, and changed perceptions over the years. Bookings essential.Time: 5.30 pm – 7 pm
Cost: $21 per head (includes glass of wine & finger food)
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main Street, Foster.
Contact: Foster’s Little Bookshop, 03 56822089
Email: flb@virtual.net.au

9 July
TOORA MARKET
8am – 12.30pm
Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Contact: Joyce, 5688 1237
9 July
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 July
TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT JULY WALK
Friends of the Tidal River Open Space Project invite you to join them in a walk to Millers Landing and for those who wish to extend the walk heading out along Five Mile Track. Morning tea provided.
Time: 9.30 am
Venue: Meet at the Five Mile Car Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park
Contact: Dana: dana@blminfo.com.au
10 July
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra – Wonthaggi Road, Kongwak
Contact: Jane 0417 142 478

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

15 July
TWILIGHT AUTHOR SERIES – LIZ RUSHEN
Foster’s Little Bookshop together with Stockyard Gallery, Windy Ridge Winery & Promontory Gourmet Food is proud to present Liz Rushen who will talk about her book “Fair Game” and her latest project.  Bookings essential.
Cost: $21 per head (includes a galss of wine and finger food)
Time: 5.30 pm – 7 pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main Street, Foster
Contact: Foster’s Little Bookshop  03 56822089
Email: flb@virtual.net.au

15 July — 30 July
JEKYLL & HYDE — LYRIC THEATRE
Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc production of Jekyll & Hyde will open on Friday 15th July and run for 3 weeks closing on Saturday 30th July.
8 pm shows Fri 15, Sat 16, Thur 21, Fri 22, Sat 23, Thur 28, Fri 29 & Sat 30th
Matinees Sun 17 & Sun 24 July.
Costs: Opening night $35, Adults $28, Concession $25
Bookings at Mushroom Crafts, 40 Bair St, Leongatha. Credit card facilities available.
Venue: Mesley Hall, Nerrena Rd, Leongatha
Contact: Mushroom Crafts, 03 5662 3940

16 July
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

16 July

PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
Time: 8am -12noon
Venue: Foster WMAC Hall, Main St., Foster
Contact: Market Manager, 03 5682 1345

17 July — 20 August
ALISON LESTER’S KIDS ANTARCTIC ART PROJECT
Exhibition opening: Sunday July 17th from 2 to 5pm
Beautiful drawings of Antarctica as imagined by children.
Alison has used childrens illustrations to complete an exhibition of work which combines the childrens line drawings with her design and colour. To read more please see the website.
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

17 July
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra – Wonthaggi Road, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
17 July
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Fresh Food and Produce
Time: 8am – 1pm
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Contact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 0096

22 July
TWILIGHT AUTHOR SERIES – ARABELLA FORGE
Foster’s Little Bookshop together with Stockyard Gallery, Windy Ridge Winery and Promontory Gourmet Food proudly invites you to listen to Arabella Forge talking about food, nutrition and her cookbook. Bookings essential.
Cost: $21 per head (includes glass of wine & finger food)
Time: 5.30 pm – 7pm.
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main Street, Foster
Contact: Foster’s Little Bookshop 03 56822089
Email: flb@virtual.net.au

24 July
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
29 July
TWILIGHT AUTHOR SERIES – RUTH CARSON
Foster’s Little Bookshop together with Stockyard Gallery, Windy Ridge Winery & Promontory Gourmet Food proud invite you to listen to Ruth Carson who will talk on her journey to write her debut novel “An Unquiet State”.  Bookings essential.
Cost: $21 per head (includes a glass of wine & finger food)
Time: 5.30 pm – 7 pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main Street, Foster
Contact: Foster’s Little Bookshop 03 56822089
Email: flb@virtual.net.au

30 July

WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY CELEBRATION
A chance for women to forget the woes of the daily grind and relax, laugh and enjoy themselves. Women from all walks of life and age are welcome. The evening will include live music, local and international guest speakers, lots of fun and games as well as a traditional Christmas Dinner.
All attending are invited to place a gift under the Christmas tree for a South Gippsland child in need.
Limited seats – so make sure to get in quick.
Tickets are available at the New Beginnings Bookshop in Bair St, Leongatha
for $25 each.
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main Street, Foster
30 July
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET
8.30am-1pm
Venue: Baromi Park, Main St, Mirboo North
Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465

Meeniyan Newsletter JULY

“Meeniyan on Fire” street Festival 16th July come and help us celebrate the opening of the New Meeniyan IGA supermarket.

Live Music

$1000 major prize draw

3gg live radio

and lots more

Meeniyan Tavern Night 9th July

and lots more in the Meeniyan Newsletter

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