This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 17 May 2024

Main: It’s nearly that time when we brave the elements and welcome in the new winter with a dip in Rocky Valley Dam – as the Ski Lifts crew did last year! Pic – Ken Bell

Left: Very proud of our students who laid a wreath at our ANZAC Day service. Pic – Roslyn Ann Photography

Right: The Mount Beauty Running Festival

MOUNT BEAUTY RUNNING FESTIVAL

New Courses This Year

The 43rd Mount Beauty Running Festival is scheduled to take place this Saturday the 18th of May. And late entries will be available on the day from 9am. While it is one of the smaller running events in Victoria, the setting in the Kiewa Valley overlooked by Mount Bogong makes it one of the most scenic and the range of distances on offer gives participants of all ages and abilities the opportunity to be part of the action.

A little bit of history is needed here as the event started life in the 1970’s as the Mount Beauty Marathon, with a half marathon added in. The trophy for the 80’s lists marathon winners Danny Flynn, G Beissbarth, N Hooper, T More, W Donald and J van der Ploeg.

The 80’s also saw a quarter marathon added and shortly after the full marathon was dropped and the event became the Mt Beauty Half Marathon. After Covid the half marathon was dropped and the event became the Mt Beauty Running Festival with a 14km trail run added to the offering. This year the committee has put a great deal of effort into improving course routes, by taking them off road onto sealed walking tracks making them more user friendly and even more scenic, as well as reintroducing the 21km half marathon distance to the festival. The 21.1km and 10.6km running

events follow the pristine Kiewa River and feature panoramic views of the surrounding mountains that hug the upper Kiewa Valley, while the shorter ‘pram and child friendly’ 3km event involves a circuit of the Mount Beauty pondage.

Meanwhile the 18km trail run makes use of the extensive network of forest trails that surround the town, taking athletes into the bush and pushing them to new limits with steep climbs, descents and two river crossings.

Organisers have also added an Ekiden Team Marathon Challenge & School Challenge Competition. The Ekiden challenge lets

Ice Plunge

MEDICAL SERVICES - Upper Kiewa Valley

WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent.

WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.

HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments

WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Damian Heman, Daniel Florisson & Andrew Mason.

WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 42 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

CONTACT Ph: 03 5754 3400

Em: enquiries@mbmc.com.au

Wb: https://www.mbmc.com.au/ Falls Creek Medical Centre is currently closed!

If you need to see a doctor please contact Mount Beauty Medical Centre on 03 5754 3400. You may be directed to a doctor for a tele-health appointment. Our Doctors are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week from Mount Beauty.

Your local practice – supporting the community!

teams cover the 42.2km marathon distance by combining team member’s results across the 3, 10.6 or 21.1km events. Points are awarded for the positions in which team members cross the line overall in their respective events, for example, if an athlete comes 5th overall but is the 1st female in the half marathon, this athlete will score 5 points for their team. Total combined points are then divided by the number of team members. The team with the lowest points wins.

This event would not be possible without the support of the Mount Beauty & District Community Bank, Alpine Shire and Mount Beauty Foodworks - plus, of course, a large team of volunteers from the local community.

Organisers are set to go and looking forward to a brilliant day of running. More information and the online entry form can be found at www.hoppet.com.au. •

Visitor Information Centre - OPEN

Some steep climbs will be a challenge this year but fit athletes like Nik Nok will do it easy! Pic - Ken Bell

Winter Starts with a Splash!

There’s only one way to kick off a Falls Creek winter, and that’s with the Annual Ice Plunge. On June 1st for the past 17 years, loads of enthusiastic (and very brave) locals and visitors fearlessly plunge into the chilly sub 3-degree waters of Rocky Valley Lake.

The event is part of the Big Freeze 10 campaign, which sees communities, clubs and workplaces all over Australia getting dunked and splashed by freezing cold water for a fantastic cause. All proceeds are donated to the vital work of Fight MND, an extraordinary organisation dedicated to finding a cure for Motor Neuron Disease. We’re counting on our local community to help us raise over $5000 for this great cause!

The plunge has become an iconic tradition that not only unites the community but also serves as our version of the age-old ‘snow dance’, a heartfelt offering to the snow gods, in return for a bountiful snow season ahead. Legend has it there is a tight correlation between a large number of plungers and a bumper season! So, if you’re into big snowfalls, you better pull out the swimmers one last time before winter. Thanks to our generous local business, there’s over $2000 worth of prizes up for grabs for the brave swimmers who catch a duck! Prizes include dining, lesson, lift ticket and retail vouchers, Bright Brewery beers and even a Season Vehicle Resort Entry Permit.

This year, we’re turning up the post event festivities with saunas, coffee and hot toddies! That’s right, after the plunge, you can treat yourself to a sauna by the lake thanks to local mobile sauna business Haut Hutt! We’ll be serving barista made coffee, BBQ and hot toddies by Bright Brewery. Come for the plunge and stay for the fun.

Mount Beauty locals Ken and Kim Edmondson from ‘Bumblebee for

FALLS CREEK ANNUAL ICE PLUNGE

MND’ will again be bringing along their Bumblebee wrapped 1977 Honda HX panel van. This dedicated family have raised over $30,000 in less than a year for critical research, clinical trials and equipment to support people and families, like theirs, affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Come along and help them reach their goal of 50K by the end of the year! You’ll be able to get your Bumblebee-nies,

or

All participants must register to plunge for just $10. All funds raised go directly to Fight MND. Register via the QR code.

Don’t forget your cossies! – and see if you can beat Grace and Ellie for dress up! •

Kim and Ken Edmondson’s Bumblebee for MND has toured extensively and will be at the Ice Plunge this year –here with our very own bump skiing champion Brit Cox. Pic – Ken Bell

Big Freeze 10 Merch

donate to support Fight MND.

Dress up is the name of the game – so get the cossies ready and enjoy a great day! Pic – Ken Bell

BUILDING RESILIENCE FOR A BETTER LIFE

Wonderful Community Initiative

The 2024 autumn Community Resilience Picnic held on Saturday May 4 highlighted the broader definition of community resilience now being promoted by the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre.

All previous bi-annual Community Resilience Picnics have focused largely on natural disaster resilience – being prepared for bushfires, floods and landslides. This focus has been supported by demonstrations and presentations by the CFA, SES, VicAmbulance and Red Cross.

This year the picnic also included an AGL

customer service team giving advice on the most economic electricity plans, as well as the Hume Riverina Legal Services team giving advice on issues such as dealing with Services Australia. This broadening of ‘resilience’ reflects the economic challenges being faced by many Upper Kiewa Valley citizens.

Bar open daily from 12noon

Bistro open from 5:30pm

Tuesday to Saturday

DRIVE IN BOTTLESHOP

Open Sunday to Thursday: 10am - 9pm Friday & Saturday: 10am - 10pm

Call in and take advantage of our great range of THIRSTY CAMEL Specials to save bucks!

Join the Thirsty Camel Hump Club for even better deals!

PH: 03 5754 4888

KIEWA VALLEY HWY, TAWONGA SOUTH

The CFA highlight of the May 04 Community Resilience Picnic was demonstrations of dealing with gas fires using the CFA gas fire training module.

The CFA training modules are hard to access by regional CFA fire services and the date for the last Community Resilience Picnic was determined by Mount Beauty CFA’s ability to get the CFA gas fire training module on site.

Another important CFA safety demonstration was correct use of fire blankets if you have a stove fire, such as flipping the fire blanket over your hands to protect them from flames before you place the blanket on the burning pan.

This fire blanket demonstration also reminded us that if you have a stove fire, you should contact your local CFA and ask them to check for potential burning embers in your ceiling cavity because most over-stove exhaust fans exhaust into the ceiling cavity. Even exhaust mains that exhaust directly outside a building should be checked because they often include plastic components. This CFA check is made free of charge.

Other presenters at the picnic included Tawonga Red Cross who held a cake stall and distributed fire safety activities to children, TREK (Towards Renewable Energy Kiewa), and UKVCA (Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association). Free coffee and food vouchers were handed out to people who engaged with presenters.

The Alpine FM outside broadcast team interviewed presenters and members of the community.

A special thanks goes to the Mount Beauty Men’s Shed who once again manned the barbecue.

Fully licensed restaurant

INTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE

Our intimate personal dinners for small group are proving to be a favourite with regulars and visitors.

Please feel free to contact us and discuss your requirements and timing. Regards, Roi and Sue.

Take Home Meals

Check our Socials for some of Rois tasty hand-made dishes!

https://www.facebook.com/RoisRestaurant/ All your favourites - Call ahead to order!

Phone: 03 5754 4495

177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga

We also heard many congratulatory comments from adults from outside the Kiewa Valley attending the junior soccer event being held on the oval behind the CFA, saying they wished they had resilience picnics in their communities.

It would be fair to say that overall the day was a great success and appreciated by all. A special thanks to everyone involved. •

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Dederang; Wodonga; Albury and surrounding

Young students learning how to work as a team to tackle a dangerous fire. Pic – Courtesy MBNC.

Thanks to the Tawonga Red Cross girls for their fabulous cake stall. Pic – Courtesy MBNC

In The Latest Round of Giving

More than $14,000 has recently been donated to dozens of community groups in the Mount Beauty region as part of an annual giving pledge by our local family-owned FoodWorks business.

The latest round of funding takes the total to half a million donated since the program launched 20 years ago.

Every time a customer shops at FoodWorks Mount Beauty, they earn Spirit of the Community ‘donation points’ and can choose where to allocate them.

Each quarter, the points are tallied up and the pledge fund from the FoodWorks store is shared among the organisations that mean the most to Mount Beauty locals.

Nearly every local group is eligible and the distribution of funds is ultimately determined by where customers allocate their points.

These donations are made possible thanks to the generosity of the store’s owners, and Mount Beauty locals, Nick and Karen Cook.

The program is entirely funded by the store, fulfilling a desire to give back, and has been running since the Cooks took ownership of the store from Karen’s parents more than 20 years ago.

More than $500,000 has now been donated since the program’s inception in 2002.

The program has benefitted people and non-profit organisations from all corners of Mount Beauty and the surrounding areas.

One of the most recent recipients, the Country Fire Authority, has received more than $2,000 in donations this quarter across the Mount Beauty and Tawonga brigades, and has been a long-term recipient of the annual giving pledge by FoodWorks Mount Beauty.

Recipients and donation amounts in the most recent round:

Tawonga Fire Brigade

Alpine Health

Mount Beauty Primary School

Mount Beauty Fire Brigade

Lauren Sauervein Trust Fund

Various other groups

$1,426

$1,372

$1,001

$820

$750

$9,036

TOTAL $14,405

Comments from FoodWorks Mount Beauty owners Nick and Karen Cook:

“FoodWorks Mount Beauty is very much at the heart of our local community and our team is proud of their connections with the customers who shop in our store. The support of people in the Mount Beauty region and the value they place in access to a local grocery store is what allows us to give back. It gives us great pleasure to hear and see the positive benefits local groups have been able to achieve through Spirit of the Community pledge funds.”

“In addition to the Spirit of the Community pledge, FoodWorks Mount Beauty strives to contribute through sponsorships and donations of goods – from major sponsors of the Dederang Mount Beauty Football and Netball Club and Mount Beauty United Cricket Club to plenty of in-kind donations of goods to raffles and sausage sizzles throughout the town.”

Comments from Australian United Retailers national operations manager Robert Markezic:

“FoodWorks Mount Beauty is a wonderful example of the important role regional supermarkets play in supporting and uniting a local community. Owners Nick and Karen Cook, along with their extended team, are hardworking, community-minded and committed to serving the people of Mount Beauty.”

About FoodWorks

FoodWorks is the country's largest truly independent supermarket chain and is proudly 100% Australian owned and operated. There are more than 400 FoodWorks stores across Australia ranging from convenience to full size supermarkets. Part of the Australian United Retailers group, FoodWorks prides itself on its fresh, contemporary approach to retail whilst still retaining a friendly, community-focused relationship with its customers. •

Mount Beauty CFA Captain, Russel Bowring with our Foodworks proprietors Karen & Nick Cook.

COMMUNITY INPUT INVITED

Draft Sports and Active Recreation Master Plans

Alpine Shire Council's Sports and Active Recreation Master Plans project has reached a significant milestone, with the release of its draft Schematic Drawings for community feedback.

EMERGENCY

Project update

The draft Schematic Drawings include proposals for Pioneer Park in Bright, the Sports and Education Precinct in Mount Beauty, and Myrtleford’s town centre sports and recreation facilities.

Developed as part of ongoing efforts to enhance sports and recreational facilities across the municipality, these drawings reflect input of both key user groups and community members.

Consideration has been given to current and future community use of the identified reserves and parks, ongoing maintenance requirements and costs, user feedback and experience, and key updates that will ensure facilities and infrastructure are safe, accessible, and inclusive.

The Master Plans are supported by a strong evidence base and align closely with the Alpine Shire Sport and Active Recreation Plan 2022-2033.

Alpine Shire Mayor, John Forsyth, emphasised the importance of community engagement in shaping the future of these important community spaces.

"In the development of these draft Schematic Drawings, we consulted with 63 sports and recreation user groups, had discussions with nine state sporting associations, services and schools, and

received almost 400 survey responses from the wider community," he said.

"Feedback now will ensure the final Master Plans successfully address the issues and needs of the community that we've already heard, and any feedback received during the public exhibition period will be taken into consideration."

Cr Forsyth said the draft Schematic Drawings represent a shared vision for vibrant, inclusive, and accessible sports and recreational environments.

"We invite all active users and residents to provide their feedback as we work towards creating spaces that meet the diverse needs of our community," he said.

"Whether you're a regular user of these facilities or an occasional visitor, it's important to have your say so we can hear from as many people as possible and get these plans right."

Community members can view the draft Schematic Drawings and submit their feedback online by visiting engage. alpineshire.vic.gov.au/sport-and-activerecreation-master-plans.

To view printed copies of the draft drawings and fill out a hard copy feedback form, visit our Customer Service Centre in Bright, or libraries in Bright, Mount Beauty and Myrtleford.

The public feedback period is open until Friday, 31 May 2024.

PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

2023-2024 PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES

Ed 01 * 07.06.24 * King’s Birthday Weekend - Welcome to Winter Fireworks. Ice Plunge Wrap (C)

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Ed 03 * 21.06.24 * New Businesses in Falls Creek. Restaurant Wrap and Race Club news.

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ENQUIRIES

Welcoming a New Face

Ms Amee Zeinert has joined the wonderful team at Mountain Creek Property.

Amee is a born and raised local who has recently made the move from Administration Officer at Mount Beauty Hospital to Reception and Property Management for this now four strong MCP team.

Amee has the local knowledge to support the team having lived in Tawonga South on and off for over 40 years. She is a wellknown member of our community and has a passion for its residents and visitors.

Having travelled Australia living in the Whitsundays, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Exmouth in WA just to name a few, she comes with well-travelled experience.

Working for a number of high profile companies in Sales and Marketing including Maritiomo (Luxury Gold Coast Yacht Builders), Ralph Lauren Home, and MediaCom in Adelaide, she has a wealth of knowledge in Luxury products and will be a welcome addition to the already very accomplished team at Mountain Creek Property. Welcome Amee! •

Property for the Week

7 Feathertop St, Tawonga South | $749,000

Gemma Lutz from Mountain Creek Property proudly presents this cherished family

CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE

ROLA Roof Racks to suit Commodore VB, VC, VH, VK & VL. Were anodized black but faded, so I had them powder coated. $350 ono. Ph: 0400 350 488.

VALLEY FUN & FITNESS CLASS

Every Tuesday at 9am at the Ladies Facility, Dederang Recreation Reserve. Bring a drink bottle and towel. $10 per session. Classes by Narelle Jones. Enquiries: Sharon McEvoy 0438 289 293 (the6maccas@bigpond.com)

POSITION VACANT

Mash Accommodation Services is gearing up for exciting growth, but we need help. We're on the lookout for a casual, reliable individual to join our team as a cleaner. Enjoy very flexible hours – Hoping for a local who resides in the valley year-round. If you're a dedicated individual that wants to join a growing business and thrive in a flexible and friendly atmosphere, we want to hear from you! Call Ashleigh on 0484 908 606.

FOUND

Gold Band wedding Ring picked up near Ariel’s Laundrette. Give me a call and describe it. 0400 350 488.

MISSING BOOK

A hard-bound copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Interaction between Land Use, the Environment and the Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985’ was given to this community in the care of the late Bill Sutton. It has been loaned out –and not returned. This is a vital piece of the history of this area and it would be fabulous to have it returned. If you are going through your old bookshelves, keep an eye out for it. Fortunately your Editor has obtained a Digital Copy form the Melbourne University for reference. Any news, please call 0400 350 488.

home nestled in the picturesque cul-de-sac of Feathertop Street, Tawonga South. This coveted location rarely graces the market, offering a prized gem that ticks all the boxes for owner occupiers and astute investors alike!

Step into comfort with three bedrooms featuring built-in wardrobes, complemented by a brand-new, stylish bathroom and laundry, creating a contemporary haven for your family.

Indulge in the ultimate entertainer's dream! Experience seamless indoor-outdoor living as the open-plan kitchen and lounge area effortlessly connects to the impressive undercover outdoor entertaining deck. Whether you prefer cosy nights by the wood fireplace or lively evenings under the stars on

your expansive second deck, complete with access to power, your private garden oasis awaits.

The beautiful established gardens also feature a full fruiting avocado tree and complete privacy and security with a fully fenced yard, offering peace of mind for pets and children to roam and play freely.

Unleash your creativity in the huge shed, equipped with power and internet cabling, perfect for workshops or passionate DIY projects. Additionally, another workshop and ample undercover parking spaces, ensuring convenience and protection for your vehicles and adventure gear all year round. Call Gemma 0417 006 963 today for a private inspection to secure your next adventure! •

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ARBORISTS

A fully insured, GST Registered, ethically minded local business. Alpine Valley Arborists. Call Kane 0428 287 814 or Hayley 0427 272 777 – for all things trees!

BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE

Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125. BUILDING & ELECTRICAL

Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879.

CAKE MAKING & DECORATING

Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: hello@studioecakes.com.au

CAR DETAILING

Give Steve a call in Tawonga South. Ph: 0423 499 086.

CARPET CLEANING

Call Nathan of NatWest Home Maintenance, your local Carpet Cleaning Service. 0429 933 492.

CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES

Oztek Constructions Pty Ltd. We do local building work, renovations, extensions and maintenance. Email Dave at: oztekconstructions@gmail.com. Or Ph: 0466 990 862

CIVIL CELEBRANT – HEATHER MULL

Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au

COLLECTABLES & HOMEWARES

I Dream Of Snow - Vintage snow collectables & brand new homewares. Open on-line all year round. www. idreamofsnow.com

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

Altitude Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109.

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

Electrik Charge – Cade Piera – Licensed Local Electrician. Mb: 0400 827 060.

FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK

Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Tues to Fri inclusive. Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.

HAIRDRESSER

Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

LANDSCAPING

Design and landscaping - quality work. Contact Hamish at External Solutions: Em: admin@externalsolutions.com.au. Mb: 0400 160 532.

LD’S HOME PET CARE

Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695.

LOCKSMITH & HANDYMAN

Codi Coutts – servicing the Kiewa Valley & North East Victoria. Ph: 0475 388 990. Em: kiewavalleylocksmith@yahoo.com

MAINTENANCE

For general property maintenance, small renovations, plastering, painting and more contact. ALL SMART MAINTENANCE - João Joaquim - 0429 474 535jpjoaquim@outlook.com

PAINTING SERVICES

Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds St, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.

PILATES

Reformer, Group or Individual for a better quality of life. Wildflower Pilates Ph: 0433 017 660.

SPORTS MASSAGE

Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au

STORAGE

Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com

Amee Zeinert (lft) now joins the team Gemma, Courtney and Gabby. Pic – Courtesy MCP

FALL LINES

Snow Fit

Get ready for the Winter Season with Wildflower Pilates Snow Fit Program. It's not too late to join in on Wildflower Pilates Snow Fit program.

Snow Fit is a tailored four week Pilates program aimed at strengthening your body, improving your cardio fitness, enhancing flexibility, and boosting balance and control. Whether you're a seasoned snow enthusiast or a complete novice, this program will get you feeling strong and confident to tackle any terrain all season long.

Even though we started on May 13th, you can still join us and access all the recordings of our live Zoom classes. Our weekly schedule includes Pilates flow, power Pilates for strength, and high-intensity interval training for cardio and agility. All classes are recorded, so you can participate at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

No previous Pilates experience requires, the classes offer modifications for all abilities, and you can go at your own pace to enjoy all the benefits.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to get Snow Fit and make this winter your best one yet! Sign up now and bring on the snow. www.wildflowerpilates. com.au. or hit the QR code to sign up. •

LakeView Fundraiser

Help the volunteers on the Parents Advisory Group for Lakeview Children’s Centre and Tawonga Kinder, raise money to rebuild their fort/slide/adventure playground which was irreparably damaged in the recent storm.

Win three nights winter accommodation for a family of four at Astra Lodge, Falls Creek, (https://astrafallscreek.com.au/) valued at $4074!

The highest bidder wins in our SILENT AUCTION, drawn on 28th May 2024. Place your bid using this link (http://www. surveymonkey.com/r/ GFRXVK2), the QR code or in person at the Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office (13-19 May) or Mount Beauty Hardware and Drapery (20-27 May).

All proceeds go to the Lakeview Children’s Centre, Mount Beauty, to rebuild their fort/slide/adventure playground which was irreparably damaged in the recent storm.

A huge thank you to Astra Lodge for their generous donation. Voted Australia’s Best Boutique Ski Hotel eight years running!! This is an opportunitynot to be missed! More information, and terms and conditions are listed on the survey monkey link, and the posters with the bidding box and local establishments mentioned above. •

COMMUNITY STRENGTH

Our regular Friday Night Raffes benefit many parts of the community. In fact, since end 2017, $200,126.00

WHAT'S ON IN 2024

MAY is Red Shield Appeal Month. Support the valuable work the Salvation Does in the community and give generously please.

Members of the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty will be collecting in the CBD on Saturdays.

MAY 25 & Park Run. 8am at Bicentennial Park, JUNE 1, 8 beside the library in Lakeside Avenue. All Welcome. Enquiries to: mountbeauty@parkrun.com.

No Park Run Sat 18th. Join the Mount Beauty Running Festival starting from the Secondary College Oval around 10am.

MAY 18 TDFNL Rd 7. Rutherglen V Dederang Mount Beauty.

MAY 25 TDFNL Rd 8. Dederang Mount Beauty V Kiewa Sandy Creek @ Mount Beauty.

JUN 1 Rocky Valley Ice Plunge – to welcome in the new winter. Ph: 03 5758 1200. See report on Page XX

JUN 1 TDFNL Rd 9. Thurgoona V Dederang Mount Beauty.

JUN 4 Biggest Morning Tea. Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre are hosting the Biggest Morning Tea Fund-Raiser to raise money for the Cancer Council. From 11am, $5 entry. Fifteen great prizes donated by local businesses and board members. Booking Please to 03 5754 1166 or Em: info@mountbeauty.org.au.

JUN 7 Winter Edition One hits the streets. Or sign up at ‘www.thisweekinfallscreek. com.au’ to have the digital copy sent to you each time it is published.

JUN 7-9 King’s Birthday Weekend Official Opening of Winter Season 2024. Fireworks in the Village Bowl 6pm Saturday.

JUN 15 TDFNL Rd 10. Dederang Mount Beauty V Mitta United @ Dederang.

JUN 22 TDFNL Rd 11. Chiltern V Dederang Mount Beauty.

JUN 25 Twilight Tuesdays – taking place every Tuesday from now through to late August. 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the Village Bowl – a Street Party for kids and adults alike. Fire pits, marshmallows, games and music and possibly even Pete the Snowdragon. Further details: 03 5758 1200.

JUN 28 Start Victorian School Holidays

JUN 29 TDFNL Rd 12. Dederang Mount Beauty V Tallangatta @ Dederang.

For further details on coming events, got to: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/whats-on/events/ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

3pm – 6pm in the Beer Garden Sat 18th