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

7 March – 2 April
MIDDLE-AGED WHITE CHICKS EXHIBITION
Tracy Roberts, Lesley Keevers, Janette Arnold-Collins and Alvina Bishop-Edwards.
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
22 March – 17 April
WELCOME TO MY STUDIO
A group exhibition featuring local artists and relationships they have with their studios. Official opening Friday 6th April, 6pm to 7.30pm.
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/
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
25 March – 21 April
FREESTONE PRINTMAKERS
Works from Freestone Press printmakers, Briagolong
Opening: Sunday 25th April, from 2pm
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
1 April
DROUIN ROTARY ART SHOW
Market, Stalls and Show n Shine
Sellers: From 6am, Public: 8am (Closes 1pm)
Entry: $5 per person 16yrs and over, outdoor site charge $5 (no booking required) BBQ and Drinks catered by Rotary, proceeds to local projects
Venue: Lardner Park, Burnt Store Road, Lardner
Contact: John, 0417 302 241
1 April
SOMETHING FISHY FOR YOUTH – SOUL SURFER THE MOVIE
‘Something Fishy for Youth’ is presenting the movie ‘Soul Surfer’, the inspiring true story of Bethany Hamilton at 7pm at the TP Taylor Hall, Sandy Point. All welcome!
Tickets: $2
Venue: T.P. Taylor Hall, Sandy Point
Contact: 03 5683 2650
1 April
ANNUAL FOSTER FASHION PARADE
The 6th annual fashion parade organised by Insideout Clothing in association with the Susie Green Dance School. This parade will support the Prom Country Aged Care building project. Tickets on sale now at Insideout Clothing, Main Street Foster. Gold class reserved seating (front row) at $15 or regular ticket for $10. All tickets include entry into the show and
afternoon tea. Come along and watch a show full of fun, fashion, song and dance and help raise money for a good cause too.
Venue: Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main St, Foster
Contact: Insideout Clothing, (03) 5682 1008
1 April
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
1 April
JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Time: 9am – 1pm
Venue: The Main hall, Jumbunna
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 5657 3253
1 April
ARCHIE’S ON THE CREEK – FARMERS MARKET
Fresh produce, regional wines, olive oil, soaps, jewellery and hand made art & craft. Live music and sausage sizzle.
Time: 9am – 1pm
Venue: Archie’s on the Creek, 81 Archie’s Creek Rd, Archie’s Creek
Contact: 03 5678 7787
1 April
BASS HILL BREATHTAKER – CYCLING EVENT
Archie’s on the Creek is proud to host the 2ND Annual event offering a perfect cycling environment with a choice of a 39km, 60km & 107km ride. Full ride details including prices & bookings on website
Venue: Archie’s on the Creek, 81 Archie’s Creek Rd, Archie’s Creek
Contact: 03 5678 7787
Website: http://www.eventsupport.com.au/events/bass-hills-breathtaker
1 April – 29 April
EAST OF ARNHEM LAND By Kay Sheean – ART EXHIBITON
Come and meet this incredible artist and hear her stories of life as a white woman in a remote aboriginal community. There will be live music and video presentation of ceremonial dance at the opening on Sunday 1 April, 2pm Gallery Hours: Open daily, 10am to 5pm in the Hunt Foyer Venue: Archie’s on the Creek, 81 Archie’s Creek Rd, Archie’s Creek
Contact: 03 5678 7787
Website: http://www.archiesonthecreek.com.au/
1 April – 30 April
PAINTING WITH PAKINSONS
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
2 April
KIDS FUN DAY – Stadium 4 Cinema
FREE Entertainment for the Kids, jumping Castles, face painting, giveaways and Dr Suess’ The Lorax Raffle Venue: Stadium 4 Cinema, 14-18 Smith Street Leongatha
Contact: 03 5662 5762
Website: http://www.stadiumcinema.com.au
4 April – 17 April
DRAWING FROM FALLS ROAD
Opening Thursday April 5th, 5pm to 7pm. All welcome!
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
5 April
THE KAZOO’S
One of Australia’s best children’s performance groups is coming to Fish Creek. Only one show and all proceeds’ donated to the Fish Creek Kindergarten.
Cost: $10, Babies Free!
Time: 11am
Venue: Fish Creek Memorial Hall, 13 Falls Rd Fish Creek
6 April – 7 April
TOUR DE TARWIN
The Tour de Tarwin festivities begin on Good Friday April 6, with the official launch at the Riverview Hotel Tarwin Lower at 7pm. On Saturday April 7 there is an 8am farmers market at Venus Bay, 9am registration outside Venus Bay Store, 10am market stalls with live music, 12pm the ride/walk/run and picnic starts and finishes at 1pm at the Tarwin Lower Long Table for a sausage sizzle and more. Finishes with the You Beaut raffle drawn at 2pm.
Cost for entering – $7 per person – $15 per family.
The theme is Dress to Impress.
Venue: Tarwin Lower & Venus Bay Townships
Website: http://www.tourdetarwin.com.au
7 April
SOUTH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET
Time: 8.30am – 1pm
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koala Drive, Koonwarra
Contact: Rod, 0408 619 182
Website: www.koonwarra.vic.au
7 April
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
7 April
FRANKLIN DOWNS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Not-for-profit music festival on Easter Saturday in aid of the Prom Country Aged Care Building Fund and World Vision. Featuring Levi McGrath and Andrew Horneman, also including Willy Golightly, Al Green, Geoff Sparks, Fox Road, Oliver Clark, The Frantics, Tim and Jacquie Green, Tiffany Jade, Chris ‘Cool’ Riddell and Imogen Whittaker. Unpowered on site camping available. BYO chairs, food and drinks (some hot food and soft drinks available).
Venue: Franklin Downs, Dorans Rd, Toora
Contact: Tim 0434 305 516 or Leon, 0434 569 110
Email: tim@thefrantics.com.au
7 April
KIDS DAY AT ARCHIE’S ON THE CREEK
Easter Egg hunt in the Garden at 11am, $5 each. Live music with Marty Box, Art table, Jumping castle and Face Painting (small fee to artist)

Venue: Archie’s on the Creek, 81 Archie’s Creek Rd, Archie’s Creek
Contact: 03 5678 7787
Website: http://www.archiesonthecreek.com.au/
7 April – 9 April
VICTORIAN UTILITY CHAMPIONSHIP SHEEP DOG TRIALS
Paul Macphail’s Welshpool property will again be hosting the Sheep Dog Trials. Held over the Easter weekend, dogs and their owners will be put through their paces in sheep pens, working with ducks and other fun events. Competitors can stay at Paul’s farm where a local not-for-profit group will provide catering for a small fee.
Venue: Beloka Kelpie Stud, South Gippsland Hwy, Welshpool
Contact: Paul, 0418 335 306
Website: http://www.belokakelpies.com
7 April – 9 April
SANDY POINT EASTER ART SHOW
This annual event promises to be bigger and better this year, with photography and sculpture as well as paintings.
Venue: Sandy Point Community Hall, Surfers Walk, Sandy Point
Contact: Sally Gibson, 03 5684 1545
7 April
BACK TO CHARLIE BROWN – FUN DAY
Fifth Annual ‘Back To’ Charlie Brown’s Picnic Day. Old style family picnic sports day we experienced fifty years ago, comprising; Sand Castle competition, Easter Egg hunt, 3 legged races, Egg and spoon races, Sack and Flat races for all age groups, culminating in a Tug of War event for the adults and a lolly scramble for the children.
Participants will be allocated into two groups – the Waratite’s (villages) and the Parkers (Caravan Park dwellers). Day trippers will be ‘adopted’ by the Waratites.
Music, food and drink available. Event starts at 10am.
Venue: Waratah Bay Recreation Reserve, Cnr Gale & Moongana St, Waratah Bay
Contact: Jim Harry, (Waratah Bay Caravan Park), 5684 1339 or Joan
Newman, 5684 1434
7 April – 9 April
EASTER YARRAM TARRA FESTIVAL
Saturday: Yarram Variety Market at the Guide/Scout Hall, Cnr. Church Rd and South Gippsland Hwy, Yarram.
Sunday: Port Albert Regatta Market, Rutters Park, Port Albert.
Monday: Yarram Tarra Festival Monster Market, Showgrounds, Buckley St,
Yarram.
Contact: Marion, 0434 147 105 and Gloria, 03 5182 6303
8 April
WARATAH HILLS VINEYARD – EASTER SUNDAY LUNCH
Join us for Easter Sunday Lunch (including an Easter Egg Hunt). Expect an Italian inspired menu including a decadent dessert. Places are limited – bookings required.
Adults: $45 (including a glass of wine, children $15.
Time: 12.30pm
Venue: Waratah Hills Vineyard, 20 Cottmans Rd (off Prom Road), Fish Creek
Contact: Waratah Hills Vineyard, 03 5683 2441
Email: vineyard@waratahhills.com.au
8 April
STONY CREEK RACES – EASTER CARNIVAL RACE DAY
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
8 April
COAL CREEK EASTER EGG HUNT
Come search the surrounds to find your surprise Easter egg hidden away…
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
8 April
TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT – MONTHLY WALK
Lilly Pilly Track – Morning tea provided following the walk Time: 9.30am
Venue: Lilly Pilly car park, Wilson’s Promontory National Park
Contact: Dana, 0427 808 540
Email: dana@blminfo.com.au
Website: http://trosp.tumblr.com/
8 April
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
8 April
LOCH VILLAGE LIONS MARKET
Time: 8.30am start
Venue: Railway Siding, Loch
Contact: Barry Worsburgh, 0418 500 520
8 April
PORT ALBERT REGATTA MARKET
Venue: Rutters Park, Port Albert (Vic Roads Ref: 366 H11)
Contact: Barb, 03 5183 2649
8 April
PROMONTORY HOME PRODUCE MARKET
Time: 8am to 2pm
Venue: Foster Showgrounds, Station Rd, Foster
Contact: Max Parnell, 03 5682 2654
9 April
TARWIN LOWER CRAFT/TREASURE MARKET
Time: 9am to 2pm
Venue: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Riverside Drv, Tarwin Lower
Contact: John Classon, 03 5663 7505
14 April
SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL
Free Entry
- Over 50 stall holders with practical information on energy, food, water, and land management and products. – Speakers Forum: bee keeping, bottling/preserving, solar power, vegie
growing and more. – Home Life Style Expo: free advice for retro fitting your home or building a new home.
- Cheese making demonstrations and electric vehicles on display.
- Children’s activities including petting zoo, face painting, kites, solar boats and more.
Music, entertainment, food and drinks available.
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park, South Gippsland Hwy,
Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 03 5655 1811 Or 03 5662 9314
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
14 April
GRANTVILLE PIRATE FESTIVAL
Come Bobbin’ for Squid, test your Wooden Leg Throwing Skills, Dress up in your finest Pirate outfit, and join a range of pirate games, activities, music, food and entertainment.
Time: 9am to 5pm
Venue: Maru, 1650 Bass Hwy, Grantville
Contact: 03 5678 8548
Website: info@marukoalapark.com.au
14 April
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
14 April
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 ambiance!

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/
14 April
TITANIC ANNIVERSARY DINNER
Step back in time as Archie’s on the Creek recreates the 1st Class 10 course menu served on the Titanic’s maiden voyage 100 years ago. A piece of Titanic Memorabilia will be auctioned on the night. Live music.
Bookings essential
Cost: $95 p/person
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/
14 April
TOORA MARKET
Time: 8am – 12.30pm
Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Contact: Jeanette, 5686 2690
15 April
OPEN MIC IN THE SPORTS BAR
Come and hear live music performed by up-coming and established musicians. Free entry
Time: 2pm – 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/
15 April
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Fresh food and produce
Time: 8am – 1.00pm
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Contact: Peter Arnold, 5664 0096
15 April
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
15 April
DROUIN’S 6TH ANNUAL ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES FAIR
Presented by Drouin Lions Club. Antiques, Fine China, Decorative arts, Glass, Australian Pottery and Ceramics, Linen and Lace and loads of interesting collectables. Valuations by David Freeman from 12pm.
Entry $5 including a door prize. Refreshments available.
All profits donated to Childhood Cancer Research Foundation
Venue: Drouin Secondary College, Main Sth Rd Drouin
Website: http://www.drouinlions.org.au
15 April
BIODYNAMIC GARDENS ASSOC. – INTRO FIELD DAY
Learn about the principles of Biodynamics (BD), how to store and use BD preparations, planting and cultivating methods, make a BD compost heap and much more. Tutor: John Bradshaw of “Biodynamic Growing” Early registration is recommended as places are limited.
Cost: $60/$50 p/person or $100/$90 p/couple
Venue: Fish Creek (at a certified BD small farm)
Contact: Jackie, 03 5683 2411, 0437 453 796
Email: bdgrowing@dcsi.net.au
19 April – 5 May
GREAT SOUTHERN PORTRAIT PRIZE 2012
Annual exhibition and competition!
The subject of the portrait must be a Gippsland resident, based on a live sitting, completed in the past 12 months. One entry per artist.
Entry fees: $10 open section, $2 under 16. Forms and fees in by April 13.
Forms can be downloaded from www.promcoastarts.org.au
Gallery Hours: Open daily, 10am to 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Cnr. Main & McDonald Streets Foster
Contact: Anda, 03 5687 1206 or Stockyard Gallery 03 5682 1125.
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au
21 April
SOUTH GIPPSLAND RELAY FOR LIFE
This is one of a series of events throughout the world that raise money for Cancer Research. We would like people to ‘Enter a team, Join a team, become a volunteer or come on the day.
Time: from 3pm Saturday
Venue: Dumbalk Recreation Reserve, Dumbalk
Contact: Oliver, 03 5664 4397
21 April
PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
Time: 8am to 12noon
Venue: Foster WMAC Hall, Main St, Foster
Contact: Market Manager, 0427 809 509
21 April
RAW VIBES MUSIC CONCERT
Annual Raw Vibes Youth Music Festival – organised by and for the young people of South Gippsland. The festival which features national and local bands is accessible to all
young people and is conducted in an alcohol and drug free environment.
Time: 12noon to 6pm
Venue: Memorial Hall, Cnr. McCartins Street and Michael Place,
Leongatha
22 April
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
28 April
LOCH VILLAGE BARGAIN HUNT
Venue: Loch Memorial Reserve, Loch Poowong Road, Loch
Contact: http://www.loch.org.au
28 April – 29 April
LEONGATHA SCHOOL CENTENARY REUNION
The Centenary will be celebrated by anyone involved in the Leongatha High School, Leongatha Technical School and Leongatha Secondary College. Free events over the weekend. Gala Centenary Dinner, Great Centenary Concert (these need to be pre booked and a fee is charged).
Giant Centenary Raffle drawn on Sunday afternoon. Book Launch – From Inkwell to Internet – by Dr Elizabeth Roughead and opening of time capsule on Saturday morning. Many other events including a walk around the new complex

Venue: Various locations
Contact: The School, 03 5662 4333 or Vic Rowlands, 03 5662 3335

28 April
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET
Time: 8.30 am – 1.00pm
Venue: Baromi Park, Ridgway, Mirboo North
Contact: Maxine, 5668 2465
29 April
KONGWAK MARKET
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
29 April
PORT ALBERT MARKET
5th Sunday of a month. Crafts and Produce
Time: 8am – 1pm
Venue: Mechanics Hall, Victoria Street, Port Albert
(Vic Map Ref: 360 H-11)
Contact: Barb, 03 5183 26

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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13 September—10 October
ROBERT MCLAREN—’MARBLED PAPERS’
Robert McLaren – ‘Marbled Papers’ – September 13 to October 10
Opening Sunday September 13 at 2pm.
Gallery Hours: Thursday/Friday/Saturday, Sunday/Monday: 10am—5pm
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, Telephone: 03 5683 2481
Website: http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au

24 September—13 October
‘BRUSH STROKES’ EXHIBITION
Exhibition continues until Tuesday October 13.
Gallery Hours: open daily from 10am to 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster
Contact: Stockyard Gallery, 03 5682 1125
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au

25 September—6 November
‘ON THE EDGE OF A METAPHOR’
An exhibition of works by John Mutsaers.
Exhibition from September 25 to November 6, 2009

Opening Sunday, September 27 from 2–4pm
Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday). Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au

27 September—17 October

Ride the Wild Goat Gallery
PRE—EXISTING CONDITION
Sue Gilford.
All welcome to opening drinks on Sunday 27 September at 2.00pm.
Gallery open: Friday to Monday 10.30am – 4.30pm.
Venue: Ride the Wild Goat, 5 Falls Road, Fish Creek
Contact: Andrew McPherson, 5683 2661 or Anne Roussac-Hoyne, 5687 1370.

2 October—17 October
INTO THE WOODS—A BROADWAY MUSICAL BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Where: Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main Street, Foster
When: 8 pm: October 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 2pm: October 4 & 11
Tickets: Main Street Revelations, Foster
Contact: 0400 867 872
Website: www.famda.org.au

3 October—4 October
LOCH VILLAGE ANTIQUE FAIR
Time: 10am—4pm
Venue: Loch Village
Contact: Grahame Hastie, 0412 459 260

9 October—11 October
33RD ANNUAL ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
Open to public:
Friday 1pm – 5pm (viewing only), Friday opening night: 8pm, Saturday 10am – 7.30pm, Sunday
10am – 3pm
Venue: Leongatha Memorial Hall, Cnr. Michael Place & McCartin’s St
Contact: David John 03 5664 1241 or Paul Beck (03) 5662 5255

9 October—11 October
HAPPY DAYS FESTIVAL
All proceeds going to charities.
A family fun filled weekend of Dance, Music, Food, Drinks, Markets, Hot Rods, Trivia Night, Dance
Workshops and Competitions.
Live Bands: ‘All Stars’, ‘Itchy Fingers’ and ‘Bak to Bak’
Venue: Yarram Town Centre (Mel Ref; 628 E9)
Contact: Carol, 03 5182 6995
Website: http://www.yarramlions.org

10 October
OPERA AT THE VINES—AROUND THE WORLD IN SONG
2 course dinner & show.
Time: Arrival 6pm. Show starts 6.45pm.
Complimentary glass of sparkling & canapes.
Bookings contact: 03 5658 1163
Venue: Djinta Djinta Winery, 10 Stevens Rd, Kardella South
Contact: Djinta Djinta Winery, 03 5658 1163

10 October
COAL CREEK LITERARY FESTIVAL
Cafe and a one act play performance by members of Leongatha Lyric Theatre. Plus lots more
Contact: Shirlee McPherson 0439079803 or email: shirleem@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Venue: Coal Creek Heritage Village, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au

10 October
MEENIYAN TOWN TAVERN NIGHT
This will mark the 25 years (Silver Anniversary) of this entertainment institution.
Some sterling performers have agreed to take part including, from the 2nd night, Sue Lester and
Steve Horton and Ian Duviosin’s new group and Meeniyan’s very own “Silver Belles” previously
known as “The 60′s Chicks” plus more. With all of this and local Avril as MC – you have all the hallmarks of a very memorable night.
Time: 8pm start – please be seated early.
Cost: $6 – BYO drinks, nibbles and glasses. Free tea and coffee.
Venue: Meeniyan Town Hall, Main St, Meeniyan
Bookings essential: Eric Mould on 03 5664 7376 or jazzbo@dcsi.net.au

11 October
LOCH MARKET TRAIN
The South Gippsland Tourist Railway is running a special train to the Loch Market.
Loch Market Days:
The Loch Market operates on the second Sunday of each month (during summer months):
October 11 2009, November 8 2009, December 13 2009
Market Train: The special Loch Market Train departs Korumburra at 9.00 am and arrives Loch at
09.26am. The first train which you can return on is the normal service departing Loch at 12.06 pm.
The special ticket price for the Loch Market Train is $10 per adult return and $5 per child return.
These prices are only available on the special Loch Market Train and include the return trip on the
normal service. To be eligible for the Special Ticket price and be able to travel on the special Loch
Market Train you must be a resident of the South Gippsland Shire and produce personal ID with your
current address on it.
Venue: South Gippsland Tourist Railway, Korumburra Station
Contact: Korumburra Station 03 5658 1111. Email: info@sgr.org,au
Website: http://www.sgr.org.au

11 October
9TH ANNUAL HYMNFEST
Time: 1.30pm—4.00pm
Venue: Loch Village Public Hall, Smith Street, Loch Village
Contact: Bev Button, 03 5658-1406. Email: hymnfest@aapt.net.au

11 October
AUSTRALIAN OPEN GARDENS
GELBEADO PARK—Yarram area:
Long rectangular garden beds set in lawn follow the natural contours of the land and are filled with
fruiting trees, roses and colourful spring bulbs. dotted around the garden you will find various sculptures, statues, and water features and a large paiting in the gazebo.
Entry $6 – All proceeds to Gippsland bushfire victims.
Light refreshments available.
Venue: “Gelbeado Park” 220 Spring Creek Rd, Won Wron (Melways X928:E8. Vic Roads 98 D9)
THE DALE—Yarram area:
A traditional rotunda framed by willows and large birds nest ferns in the ferny with a stream running
under a small footbridge into a pond. Over the bridge there is courtyard inspired by Monet’s garden in
France.
Entry $6 – All proceeds to Gippsland bushfire victims
Light refreshments available
Venue: “The Dale” 74 Gelliondale Rd, Gelliondale (Melway X928:D9. Vic Roads 104 B3)

15 October—27 October
‘THE UNIVERSE PROVIDES’ EXHIBITION
FURNITURE AND OBJECTS FROM FOUND MATERIALS
By Andrew McPherson, Grant Flather and Anne Roussac-Hoyne
Opening drinks: Saturday 17th October at 7.30pm.
Gallery Hours: open daily, 10am – 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster
Contact: Stockyard Gallery, 03 5682 1125
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au

17 October—18 October
NATIVE FLOWER SHOW
Australian Plant Society – South Gippsland Group
Native Flower Show and Plant Sale.
Art Exhibition and Book Sale
Time: 10am – 4pm each day
Venue: Leongatha Recreation Reserve – Exhibition shed, Strzelecki Hwy (Roughead St)
Adult Entry: $3
Enquiries ph: 5664 2221

24 October—25 October
WELSHPOOL DOG TRIALS
Lots of activities with camping also available.
Venue: Beloka Kelpie Stud, South Gippsland Hwy, Welshpool
Website: http://wkgdog.customer.netspace.net.au/

25 October
75TH ANNUAL POOWONG EAST CRAFT & FLOWER SHOW
Cake and Plant Stall.
Everybody is welcome.
Time: 11.30am – 4pm
Admission: Adults $3, Children under 12 Free, Luncheon $6, Afternoon Tea $4
Venue: Poowong East Hall, Dudley Lane (just off Main South Rd), Poowong East
Contact: Carol Olsen, 0439361815. Email: pmcainc@dcsi.net.au

25 October
MIRBOO NORTH KINDERGARDEN—OPEN GARDENS
Tickets will be available on the day from the Mirboo North Kindergarten.
Cost: $10 per adult and children admitted free. This includes entry to all six gardens, morning or
afternoon tea and an entry into our Lucky Door Prize giveaway.
Venue: open gardens at Mirboo North
Contact: Jodie Pincini, 03 5668 2120

30 October—31 October
WELSHPOOL FLOWER SHOW
“Wedding” is the “Theme” this year.
Venue: Welshpool Memorial Hall, South Gippsland Hwy, Welshpool
Website: http://www.welshpool.vic.au

30 October
‘FREEWAY’ AT THE GILDED LILY
Join us for an informal celebration to open our new function room. Finger food and live music by
‘Freeway’ (great 70′s – 90′s covers).
Only $20pp, 8pm until late
Bookings required
Venue: The Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar, 35 Victoria Road, Loch
Contact: Kerri Reid, 03 5659 4488
Website: http://www.gildedlily.com.au

30 October—3 November
37TH ANNUAL ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION
Friday 30 October – Official opening and Awards Night
Saturday 31 October – Community Market – A bigger market is planned this year with stalls, artists
workshops, music and fun for all. Jazz Night, bookings essential, Call Eric Mould on 5664 7376 or jazzbo@dcsi.net.au.
Sunday 1 November – Garden Walks, Devonshire Tea at the Hall
Monday 2 November – Exhibition continues
Tuesday 3 November – Mad Hatters Breakfast – Exhibition closes at 4 pm.
Note to artists wishing to exhibit: Download entry forms at www.meeniyan.org.au or contact Tarnya Wilson.
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Main St
Contact: 03 5664 7473. Email: tarnyawilson@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.meeniyan.org.au.

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

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

31 October
HALLOWEEN AT COAL CREEK
A celebration of Halloween on Saturday October 31st from 5.30pm to 10pm will see the whole Park decorated for the occasion. Plus lots of  surprises
Scarecrow Competition. There is $300 in prizes to be won.
Time: 5.30pm to 10pm
Contact: Coal Creek Village, 03 5655 1811
Venue: Coal Creek Heritage Village, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au

31 October—3 November
SURF’S UP FOR ART
Art & Craft Exhibition.
Saturday to Monday 11am to 6pm, Tuesday 11am to 2pm
Entry by gold coin donations.
Official opening 31st October at 2pm
Venue: Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club, Beach 1, Venus Bay

31 October—3 November
SOUTH GIPPSLAND WINES SUMMER STARTERS WEEKEND
Southern Gippsland Wines 5th annual Summer Starters weekend. Summer Starters is held each
year on the Melbourne Cup Weekend. It involves each participating winery to stage events and attractions at their cellar doors/vineyards. These attractions include, live music, food, arts and crafts.
In 2009 the participating wineries and their major events are:
·Basia Mille Vineyard and Olive Grove: feature smooth swing music from Dr. Pentatonic and Friends
on Sunday from 12-4pm
·Bass Valley Estate: ‘Vinyls in the Valley’ feature fine food and your own vinyl music on each day.
·Clair de Lune: Malaysian lunch accompanied by the smooth acoustic sounds on ‘One Tree Hill’,
Saturday 12-3.30pm
·Djinta Djinta Winery and deVine Restaurant: fine food and live music Saturday & Sunday 12-4pm
·Lyre Bird Hill Winery: ARTZ, PIZZA and PIZZAZZ, food and live music Saturday & Sunday 12-4pm
·Purple Hen Winery: live music and food Saturday 1-5pm
·Ramsay’s Vin Rose Winery: ‘JAZZ IN THE ROSES’ fine food, wine and live music featuring Frank
Garner’s New Orleans Jazz Gents, Sunday 1-5pm
·The Gurdies Winery: check www.the gurdieswinery.com.au for details of music and food events
·Waratah Hills Winery: Derby Day at Waratah Hills Saturday 31 October, live music and food
·Windy Ridge Winery: special tasting of selected Windy Ridge wines over the last 15 years
Full details can be obtained from www.southergippslandwine.com.au or from brochures available
from participating wineries and all information centres in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland local government areas.

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Coal Creek Literary Festival 2009

The following writers will speak at the festival
Judith Rodrigues, Poet; Michael Hyde, author; Honey Brown, auther; Dr Barry Collett, author; Bert van Bedaf, journalist; Bill Statham, author; Jillian Durance & Yvette Stubs author/poets, and Peter Sharp Publisher.

2 one Act Plays at the Pig and Whistle Hotel Plus much more

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

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

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

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

11 September—19 September
‘A LITTLE HOTEL ON THE SIDE’ (LYRIC’S NEXT SHOW)
Tickets: $20 Adults. $18 Concession. Tickets available at Mushroom Craft, Leongatha or available
on the night.
Times: 8pm 11/12/17/18/19 September. 2pm 13/19 September
Venue: Mesley Hall, Leongatha Secondary College, Nerrena Rd, Leongatha
Contact: Mark Eva on 0422 894 149

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

20 September
COAL CREEK COMMUNITY FUN DAY
A Community Fun Day will be held on Sunday 20th September from 12noon to 4pm. All funds raised
will go to very special kids and one of the giant piggy banks at the heart of Very Special Kids 2009
Appeal will make an appearance at 12 noon. The day will feature entertainment for all the family including
a sausage sizzle, children’s art classes and old fashioned games.
Venue: Coal Creek Heritage Village, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek Village, 03 5655 1811.
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
23 September—24 September
SOUTH GIPPSLAND DAIRY EXPO
Time: 9am—4pm each day
Venue: Poowong Recreation Reserve
Contact: Deanne Kennedy, 0419 878 055
Website: http://www.dairyexpo.org.au/online

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

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

PROMONTORY HOME/PRODUCE MARKET PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
Venue: Foster Showgrounds, Foster Venue: Foster WMAC hall, Main St, Foster
Time: 8am Start Time: 8am—12noon
Contact: Max Parnell, 03 5682 2654 Contact: Market Manager 03 5682 1345
2009/10: Nov 1st, Dec 6th/27th, Jan 24th, Mar 7th, 2009/10: 3rd Saturday of each month.
Apr 4th

TARWIN LOWER MARKET JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Venue: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Tarwin Lower Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Time: 8:30am start Time: 8:30am start
Contact: Carol Dwyer 5663 7657 Contact: Dawn Wylie 03 5657 3253
2009/10: Monday of a Public Holiday 2009/10: 1st Sunday of each month.

MIRBOO NORTH MARKET KONGWAK MARKET
Venue: Baromi Park, Mirboo North Venue: Korumburra—Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Time: 8:30am start Time: 10am start
Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465 Contact: Jane 0417 142 478
2009/10: Last Saturday of every month. 2009/10: Every Sunday

STH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET TOORA MARKET
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koonwarra Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Time: 8.30am start Time: 8am start
Contact: Juliet Klauer 03 5659 8208 Contact: Joyce 03 5688 1237
2009/10: 1st Saturday of each month. 2009/10: 2nd Saturday of each month.

LOCH VILLAGE MARKET LOCH PUBLIC HALL WINTER MARKET
Venue: Railway Siding, Loch Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch
Time: 8:30am start Time: 9am—1pm
Contact: Ron Payne 03 5659 0212 Contact: Jennie Kennedy, 03 5659 4305
2009/10: 2nd Sunday of each month Oct—Apr 2009/10: 2nd Sunday of each month May—Sep

INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Time: 8am to 1pm
Contact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 0096
2009/10: 3rd Sunday of each month

South Gippsland Tourist Railway
Dinner and Entertainment Train
19/09/09, 21/11/09, 28/11/09, 16/01/10
$50 per person icludes train trip, food and glass of wine with dinner
discount for Groups of 8 or more.
www.sgr.org.au

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