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.
For more information on the following please download
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
For more information on the following please download prom-country-september-events-2009
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
For more Information please download south-gippsland-tourist-railway-dinner-train
