Citylife 2017 (Issue 8 - September)

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Gateway Village throws doors open Katjana Kaye finds the Sustainable Activity Centre a great place to chill out.

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The next meeting is scheduled for September 18. Meetings are held in the council chambers, level two, city offices, 104 Hovell St, Wodonga and commence at 6pm. Agendas can be downloaded from the council’s website the Friday prior to the meeting.

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Gateway Village will hold a series of open days this year, with the first on Saturday, September 23, with all sorts of fun and activities planned!

The village, on the Lincoln Causeway between Albury and Wodonga, will display everything that’s on offer across the entire arts and cultural precinct from 8am to 1pm.

Tours from Burraja Arts (the region’s only Aboriginal art gallery) will take you on the path of Eddie Kneebone’s artwork around Byrnes Lagoon to the river.

Uncle Allan from Burraja will have Boomerang and spearthrowing practice, while Musikids of all ages perform around the precinct.

When you arrive, come and meet Claire at the Sustainability Activity Centre with the children to collect their passport to fill as they visit various villagers in our community.

Other buskers from our community will entertain at the Farmers Market and at the art and craft stalls around Albury Wodonga Artists Society, GIGS Art Gallery and Studios, and the Creators Artspace.

A further task awaits them at the end of their tour.

Music will continue to filter through the area on this

Show to benefit trust The Albury Wodonga Cancer Centre will benefit from some of the proceeds of tickets sold to Lovely Lady Lump, presented by Lana Schwarcz at The Cube Wodonga on Tuesday, October 3, at 7.30pm. In 2014, Lana was diagnosed with breast cancer, but today takes a raw but hilarious approach to tell her story with silly dances and ridiculous puppetry.

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special Saturday from the Jazz Basement – home to our jazz scene – while Albury Wodonga Woodcrafters demonstrate their art and trade as artists paint scenes of the area.

Not far away will be HotHouse highlighting their many talents in stage production. La Maison will be open for lunch and dinner, and refreshments during the day.

Other open days are on the following Saturdays: October 21, November 18, and December 16.

FOR MORE INFORMATION wod.city/GatewayV

Why not try square dancing Wodonga Square Dancing has resumed from Friday, September 1, with everyone welcome to join in the fun to learn to square dance.

The dance will be held every Friday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Cost is $7 with your first dance is free.

The nights are held at the Senior Citizens Centre, Havelock St, Wodonga. Entry is off The Cube Wodonga courtyard.

For more information, please phone 0400 934 334.

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LOBBYING and LEADERSHIP A strong focus on Wodonga as a leader in the region has been a central factor in the Mayor’s and Chief Executive Officer’s lobbying and advocacy meetings.

Everything from health, trade to jobs, education and rail has been on the agenda for the past month.

A cornerstone was the Committee for Economic Development Australia Reinventing the Regions conference which brought together regional leaders to talk jobs, economic development and sustaining competitive advantage.

Have your say on draft hills plans The draft Planning for the Wodonga Hill Strategy and associated masterplans are now out for public exhibition for a four-week period.

Following the August council meeting, the draft documents – containing an overall strategy and five masterplans for individual hills precincts – have been put out to the community for final feedback following a 12-month consultation and review process.

Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie said the documents provided vital direction in managing the environmental values and usage of the hills that ring our city.

“We know people are passionate about our hills

and we know they value and enjoy all they have to offer.

“This strategy is important in ensuring we can all continue to enjoy them for many years to come through a co-ordinated approach to their management and preservation.

“The documents have undergone many changes and revisions since they were first presented to the community 12 months ago.

“But I again urge our community, whether you use them to walk your dog, stroll or train, as a member of a sporting or hobby group, or you simply live alongside the hills, to have their say on the future of our hills.”

The council has been in

consultation with the community for more than a year around our hills and planning for a Feedback and revision of the drafts has been ongoing throughout the period with meetings with key stakeholders and other land managers, including DEWLP, Parklands Albury and Wodonga and senior members of the CFA. The draft Planning for the Wodonga Hills strategy establishes a vision for each hills site and the supporting masterplan details a suite of strategies or specific actions to deliver the vision for each site.

The planning for each site hills has been guided by the management objectives and guiding principles applying to all the hills and well as

analysis of the specific features and context of each individual site.

Following the exhibition period which will close on Friday, September 22, feedback will be considered with a final version to be presented to the council for adoption.

All the draft documents including an overview document outlining the changes to the document the next steps will be available for viewing at the council’s Hovell St offices, Wodonga Library and community centres or online at the council’s consultation site Make Wodonga Yours.

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undertaken in two halves to maintain two-way traffic in South St.

The works, from Smythe to High streets, will begin on the southern side of South St .

The project includes the construction of a roundabout at the intersection with Church St to be built during school holidays.

The project is being

The reconstruction will run

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Cr Speedie also attended the Victorian Government’s Jobs Partnership forum.

CEO Patience Harrington attended the Ovens and Murray REgional Partnerships with Premier Daniel Andrews which was held at The Cube Wodonga.

The Mayor opened the Prevening Family Violence Community Forum and attended the launch of National Homelessness Week.

The Mayor and CEO are also part of the Charles Sturt University Murray Hume Regional Consultative Committee.

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WORKS UPDATE The reconstruction of South St begins this month as part of the city heart revitalisation project.

Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie was a part of the Mayors panel at the event where she spoke of Wodonga’s lifestyle advantages and the growth of Logic.

until December, weather permitting, before works begin in High St from midJanuary for the in-ground services.

The reconstruction of High St will commence in late January with the road to be shut to through traffic during the works period.

There is expected to be some minor disruption to traffic and a small reduction in car parking during this phase of the High St works.

Pedestrian access will be maintained to businesses at all times.

The reconstruction of

High St is expected to be completed by the end of April, weather permitting.

The project is supported by the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions fund.

FOR MORE INFORMATION cityheart.wodonga.vic.gov.au

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LOGISTICS LEADERS CONVERGE ON CITY Wodonga hosted the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport conference on logistics in regional Victoria last month at The Cube Wodonga.

Supported by Wodonga Council, Regional Development Victoria and MOVE - People Driven Banking, the conference featured the latest thinking from road, rail and warehouse operators with speakers from the logistics industry, infrastructure experts, and government.

It was also an opportunity to showcase the Logic precinct and the development and opportunities available.

It was in 2002 that Wodonga Council moved to secure a parcel of land for the purposes of a logistics hub.

It’s strategic location places businesses in reach of more than 75 per cent of Australia’s population by the next day transport shift and allows 24/7 operations.

Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie, who opened the conference, said more than 15 years later, the council’s goals have been realised and there has been more than $180 million worth of investment on the site including: • A major distribution centre in Woolworths,

• A rail terminal with SCT, • An education pillar with Wodonga TAFE’s National Industrial Skills Training Centre, the Driver Education Centre of Australia and Motorsports Training Australia, • The Border Express warehousing facility, and; • A 24-hour service station with fatigue management centre and trailer interchange.

In addition, XLam are constructing a $25 million cross laminated manufacturing facility to be operational by year end.

Transport and warehousing sector is a key driver of Wodonga’s economy in terms of regional exports, employment, value-added and local expenditure on goods and services.

It contributes more than $234 million to total output per annum in Wodonga and $108 million to value-added activity with more than 700 jobs contributing to more than $53 million in wages and salaries.

The prospect of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Project and the expansion of the High Productivity Vehicle Network throughout the state and along the Hume corridor will see significant change for Wodonga and the region.

Young achievers applauded Three high-performing young people received Young Achiever Awards at the August council meeting to help them pursue their sport at a state or national level.

Pictured above with Cr Tim Quilty and Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie, Elijah Amery, left, and Elijah Hollands, left, were recognised for their achievements in AFL. Elijah Hollands has achieved a lot already in Australian Rules football, and recently competed in the School Sport Australian Championships in WA in the 15 years and under boys team.

of 25, after performing extremely well against students across Victoria in the selection process that began in April.

Elijah Amery was also picked to make up the State Schools Victoria AFL under 15s boys team, and has also won a grand final premiership and club best and fairest.

Finally, Charlotte Smith, who was wearing her Australian tracksuit for the presentation, above, has made great achievements in synchronised swimming.

Both made the final team

A love for swimming and

dancing was a natural pathway into synchronised swimming for Charlotte.

She has been competing at local, state and country competitions, training with a club in Ringwood.

Earlier this month, Charlotte travelled to Portugal to compete with the 13 to 15 years national team.

MAYOR CR ANNA SPEEDIE

CR KAT BENNETT

CR LIBBY HALL

CR DANNY LOWE

0417 138 938 aspeedie@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0466 731 179 kbennett@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0466 731 180 lhall@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0466 731 181 dlowe@wodonga.vic.gov.au

CR RON MILDREN

CR TIM QUILTY

CR JOHN WATSON

0466 731 182 rmildren@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0466 731 183 tquilty@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0428 325 377 jwatson@wodonga.vic.gov.au

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for September 18.

Council meetings are open to the public. Meetings are held in the council chambers, level two, city offices, 104 Hovell St, Wodonga and commence at 6pm. Agendas can be downloaded from the council’s website the Friday prior to the meeting.

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IN BRIEF

CHOOSE TO REUSE AND JOIN THE GARAGE SALE TRAIL

POOL FENCE SAFETY

Women with disabilities are urged to join the Enabling Women Leadership Program on six Thursdays from November 2 at TAFEspace.

Is your existing swimming pool or spa fence still safe, well maintained and compliant?

Women with Disabilities Victoria in partnership with RDAS and Wodonga Council are offering the opportunity for women in Wodonga and surrounds.

If you are unsure, Wodonga Building Services can inspect, advise and issue a compliance certificate.

The free program provides an opportunity for women with disabilities from diverse backgrounds to come together, gain knowledge, new community connections and the tools and skills to speak up in the community.

Please phone (02) 6022 9300 to find out more.

DO YOU USE BPAY VIEW? Wodonga Council is able to issue rate notices via BPay View directly to your personal internet banking portal. Register through your internet banking site.

If you register before the notices go out then you will receive the notice directly into your internet banking site and will receive a notification either via SMS or email to say it is available for viewing.

RATES NOTICES EMAILED The facility is available for the council to issue rate notices as a pdf document to the nominated email address provided by any ratepayer.

If you wish to use this method and not have your notice posted, please contact the customer focus team on (02) 6022 9300 to provide the email address.

PENSIONER RATES CONCESSION Eligible pensioners who have full entitlements can get a concession on your rates for your sole place of residence.

Return completed forms in person to Customer focus and bring your pensioner card to be sighted (forms are available online or at the council).

FOR MORE INFORMATION wodonga.vic.gov.au/rates

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Program to empower women

Get to know your neighbours and be part of the nation’s biggest ever weekend of garage sales this October.

Wodonga Council is bringing Garage Sale Trail to town on Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, 2017.

Join over 350,000 sellers and shoppers as over 2 million items are set free from cupboards, garages and sheds across the nation!

For shoppers, it’s a great way to grab a bargain, find

something unique and shop sustainably. For sellers it’s a free, fun and social way to de-clutter, find a home for your pre-loved stuff, meet local people and make some pocket money. Sellers can sell on one or both days.

Garage Sale Trail is the biggest reuse and community event in Australia, and the idea is simple.

By organising communities around Australia to hold garage sales on one big day, Garage Sale Trail aims

to provide a platform for fundraising, promote reuse, enable local community connections and inspire fun in communities across the nation.

To register or to see what sales are nearby, follow the link below.

There are free seller packs available for the first 1,250 sales registered nationally.

FOR MORE INFORMATION garagesaletrail.com.au

A complementary mentoring program will also run.

Information sessions will be on Thursday, October 5, from 10am to 11.30am (on leadership) and from noon to 1.30pm (mentoring program).

Both sessions are in Wodonga Council Chambers, 104 Hovell St. Applications for the leadership program close Monday, October 16.

To register for the information sessions or to apply, email bridget.jolley@ wdv.org.au or phone (03) 9286 7813.

Staying safe with backyard fire pits

Who’s responsible for nature strip trees?

Do you love having a fire pit in your backyard for those chilly evenings?

Trees on nature strips across Wodonga are the responsibility of the council, with trees planted during winter and watered regularly over the warmer months.

Many people love the warmth and feel of a fire that provides a place for friends and family to gather.

However, with free-standing fire pits such as chimineas becoming popular, there is an increased risk of smoke being produced and fires spreading beyond your back yard.

If you use a fire pit in your back yard, please consider your neighbours. Ensure any fire on your property doesn’t impact on others – use only dry firewood, and always make sure the fire is put out properly.

Please note fires are not permitted on the ground, only in free-standing fire pits.

To avoid having a complaint made against you, read the EPA’s tips on reducing the impact of fires on your neighbours.

FOR MORE INFORMATION wod.city/EPAsmoke

The tree planting program identifies what species should be planted on each street according to strict requirements.

These include the width of the nature strip, height restriction due to overhead wires, the colour, shape, and any pruning considerations.

Any tree that is damaged, has overgrown or died is also pruned or removed by the council’s qualified arborists

and should not be trimmed by residents.

More than 1500 trees are planted every year.

If you have a tree on your nature strip that needs pruning or would like to discuss the species to be planted, please phone the Customer Focus team on (02) 6022 9300.

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Neighbourhoods welcome new playgrounds Two new playgrounds have recently been opened to provide for families in Riverside Estate and White Box Rise.

The Riverside Estate playground on Charlton Rd has a tower and climber, triple balance beam, mule rocker, and five-way swing (provided by playground manufacturer Kompan).

It also has picnic tables, bench seating, a water bubbler and a shade structure.

Landscaping includes 17 new trees that have been planted in and around the playground, and the fencing complements the estate’s aesthetics.

Meanwhile, the new playground at McLean Park in Badcoe Ave (White Box Rise

- pictured) has a flying fox, half basketball court, small rocker for young children, spider climbing frame, picnic tables, barbecue, and junior oval.

As part of the council’s annual renewal program, works have also begun in the following playgrounds to replace old equipment: Alma Rogers Park, Bradbury Park (Clover Ave), Dr Bill Grant Park, Jack Maher Park, and Jim Mathews Park.

Wodonga Council upgrades and installs new playgrounds as part of the Playground Strategy 2016-2020.

This strategy recognises the rights and need for children to play, and the significance of play in helping children develop.

Call for volunteers for Children’s Fair Wodonga’s premier children’s event – the Children’s Fair – is seeking volunteers to help out throughout the day, with all volunteers receiving a meal voucher on the day.

VISIT BONEGILLA THESE HOLIDAYS Immerse yourself in history at Bonegilla Migrant Experience these schools holidays.

Learn traditional Greek music and dance once practiced by many of the residents on Wednesday, October 4, at 12.30pm.

This year the fair is on Sunday, October 29, from 10am to 3pm at Wodonga Racecourse Recreation and Showground Reserve, with the program already shaping up to be full of new and exciting stalls and performances.

From Saturday, September 23 to Sunday, October 8, you can join a guided tour (11am or 2pm daily, no bookings required).

Volunteers must be aged 14 years or over on the day of the event, and those over 18 years require a Victorian Working With Children Check (free for volunteers).

The centre’s experienced guides will walk you through the original buildings and exhibitions, and answer all your questions ($25/family).

This year’s line up includes Mouse and Moo (a pair of local hip-hopping dads) and a Battle PT obstacle course – where parents can challenge the kids, and the army!

Or take a self-guided tour to find all sorts of interesting objects from those who lived at Block 19 – from teddies and tea pots, to bikes to trikes! Bonegilla Migrant Experience is a national heritage-listed site – right on your back door step.

PACK UP TEAMS NEEDED Wodonga Council is also calling for clubs or community organisations to help pack up at Children’s Fair in return for the council making a donation to your club.

For further information about the volunteering, please email Shelli Hardwick (Team Leader Early Years) on shardwick@wodonga.vic.gov. au or phone (02) 6022 9300.

Applications to be a volunteer at the Children’s Fair close Friday, October 27, 2017.

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Expressions of interest need to be in by Friday, September 8.

Wodonga Children’s Fair

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

If you’re aged 16 years or older and can volunteer as part of a club, please email dstreat@wodonga.vic.gov. au

For more, subscribe to the Top Things to Do for Families newsletter at wod.city/ TopThings4Families MORE INFORMATION bonegilla.org.au

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Fridays on my Mind returns for 2017

FESTIVAL SHOWS SUSTAINABLE LIVING Sustainable

The popular music event series Fridays on my Mind returns on Friday, October 6, promising to be packed with entertainment and a selection of gourmet food and wine.

The Cube Wodonga Courtyard will light up with the sounds of local band Grooveyard Hammond Combo from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.

Food for sale will include pulled pork burgers and nachos, popcorn and pancakes, icecream, kranskies, pizza, cupcakes, and more.

The surrounding venues will continue to offer people things to see or do.

Visit the Wodonga Library for themed activities on Where

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the Wild Things Are, plus entertainment for the young – and young at heart!

Pop into Arts Space Wodonga for the opening of Nicholas Kleindienst’s exhibition …like a dog without a bone, and watch the quirky antics of the Spooky Ukies band.

Fridays on my Mind will be on again November 10 and in 2018 on March 2 and April 6.

FOR MORE INFORMATION wod.city/FridaysMind

Lace up the shoes and get walking to school Wodonga’s kids and families are encouraged to get active this October by taking part in VicHealth’s Walk to School program.

Wodonga Council will work with local primary schools to deliver a range of activities encouraging more families to walk, ride or scoot to school this October.

The Walk to School program is a free, easy and fun way for kids to get active and learn healthy habits for life.

Remember that part way is okay; if you can’t walk the whole way, why not try

parking the car a few blocks from your school and walk, ride or scoot the rest?

Register on the website and listen out for local events and activities to join in throughout the month of October.

FOR MORE INFORMATION walktoschool.vic.gov.au

The Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival (now in its fourth year) will return to Wodonga this November, and is set to be bigger than ever.

The festival provides a regional sustainability experience, to equip the community and businesses with simple tools for change to improve their sustainability, help our environment and save you money!

The main event is on Saturday, November 18, and will fill Junction Place with a farmers market and

stalls featuring sustainable products and services.

Experience a tiny house and listen to talks and demonstrations. There will be sustainable fashion and art competitions, cooking demonstrations with Masterchef’s Julie Goodwin, kids’ activities, and music.

Plus you can speed date a sustainable designer, or get one-on-one advice from an energy efficiency expert or permaculture guru!

Stall holders, food vendors and exhibitors are encouraged to follow the

Sustainability in Action Guidelines to minimise their environmental impact from the event, and can register online now (link below).

The festival is brought to you by Wodonga Council and AlburyCity, and proudly sponsored by OzGreen Energy, Halve Waste and WAW. Stayed tuned to the website and Facebook page for the full program of activities throughout November!

FOR MORE INFORMATION wod.city/SLF2017

Silent film, live music a treat for all The Cube Wodonga is offering residents and visitors a rare entertainment opportunity which involves watching an intriguing silent film documentary accompanied by a live fourpiece band.

Oven fires up for spring

In 1924, the 38-year-old Italian film director Angelo Drovetti embarked on an epic The Belvoir Park Community Wood-fired Oven will fire up again 8000- nautical-mile voyage this spring with the first event on Sunday, September 17. with his movie camera.

The outdoor, communal oven proved popular since it opened in March, and returns after a short break during winter.

All residents have to do is bring their own ingredients and eating utensils, and Wodonga Apex Club will fire up the oven and cook all the pizzas between 11am and 2pm.

The result, Dall’Italia All’Australia (From Italy to Australia), is regarded by many as the most comprehensive film ever made of a migrant voyage.

The oven is a joint effort between the Australian Government, The film chronicles the voyage of the Regina d’Italia Victorian Government, Wodonga Apex Club and Wodonga (Queen of Italy) - one of three Council. passenger ships first built for the Lloyd Sabaudo Line It will also be open on Sunday, October 15 and Sunday, at the turn of last century.

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It showcases the panoramic views witnessed by Italian, Yugoslav, Greek, Arabic and Jewish migrants as they stood atop the deck of the old steamer during their seven-week world odyssey from Genoa to Australia.

The documentary is incredibly interesting

viewing, but watching it while the band perform their own music soundtrack adds another dimension to the experience. I Viaggiatori will perform live Italian folk music to accompany the film on Sunday, September 10, at 5pm in Arts Space Wodonga – but get your tickets at thecubewodonga.com.au CITYLIFE 19

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Your community centre 2017 term FOUR BARANDUDA COMMUNITY CENTRE

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION

SIP & Sunday, November 12 SPLATTER 10am to 2pm

Sage Court, Baranduda Visit wod.city/BCMarket for more

Friday, November 17 7pm BYO drinks, 18+ Have some fun with painting !

Tuesday mornings during school terms, October 10 to December 12 9.30am to 10.30am $10 per session Did you hibernate or head north over winter?

Well, Spring is here and it’s time to ease your body back into action.

Relax, recharge and rejuvenate during these wonderful sessions designed for all ages and abilities.

s p i r g o t Friday, October 6 Getting ology SCIENCE NIGHT with techn Friday, November 3

Sip and Macrame Friday, October 20 6.30pm, $20 BYO drinks, 18+ Have a go at relaxing macrame!

TIE DYE NIGHT Friday, December 1

WATER XMAS PARTY $10 per session Baranduda youth group ages eight to 14 years.

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Join us in our friendly relaxed sessions, learning a few tricks of the trade to navigate your computer with ease.

COMMUNITY CENTRE HOLIDAYS PROGRAM

KITCHEN WHIZZ

TERRARIUM KIDS

HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Wednesday, October 4 10am to 12pm $20 All materials supplied.

BYO drink bottle and snacks.

Baranduda Community Centre

HOLIDAY PROGRAM

MACRAME WORKSHOP

Tuesday, October 3 10am to 1pm $15 each Bookings essential Baranduda Community Centre

Baranduda Community Centre

KIDS FIRST AID Thursday, October 5 10am to 2pm $35 each Bookings essential Baranduda Community Centre

Beeswax Food Wrap Workshops

Make your kids a whizz in the kitchen

Emotional Wellness Key to Happiness workshop

Saturday, September 23 OR Saturday, October 28 10am to 12.30pm Free For more information please contact Padma on 0400 474 939

Monday, November 13 from 10am to noon OR Saturday, November 25 from 10am to noon.

Cost: $5 per person

HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Friday, October 6 10am to 1pm $20

FELLTIMBER COMMUNITY CENTRE

Nuture & Nourish

Bookings essential: (02) 6043 4550

Women’s Empowerment Workshop

For more information please call Shari Rippingdale on 0413 474 303.

Saturday, October 7 10am to 3pm Free For more information please contact Padma on 0400 474 939

Bushfire Planning workshops

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facebook.com/Barandudacc Subscribe to our E-newsletter at wod.city/ wod-enews Or you can visit us at Baranduda Community Centre, at 3 Sage Crt, Baranduda, from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday Phone (02) 6020 8643 Email cbaranduda@wodonga.vic.gov.au

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facebook.com/Felltimbercc Subscribe to our E-newsletter at wod.city/ wod-enews Or you can visit us at Felltimber Community Centre, at 189 Melrose Dve (cnr Melrose Dve and Felltimber Creek Rd), Wodonga, from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday Phone (02) 6043 4550 Email cfelltimber@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Wednesday, September 27 12.30pm to 3pm $10 per child, Ages 8 years + Please wear suitable clothes for using dye - Booking essential Felltimber Community Centre

Four Mondays from October 9 to October 30, 6.30pm $50 for full program Prizes to be won!

Program includes Baranduda and Felltimber Community Centres

Community Cooking Food Relief program Wednesdays weekly from October 11 to December 20 5pm to 7pm, Free Enjoy a tasty meal and learn to cook within a budget!

Mosaics for Kids HOLIDAY PROGRAM Paper crafting workshops for kids Monday, September 25 OR Monday, October 2 2pm to 4pm $20 per child. *Please note that parents are required to stay.

Felltimber Community Centre

Monday, September 25 from 10am to noon, continues Monday, October 2 from 10am to 11.30am.

Cost: $35 per child, $30 per additional sibling.

Bookings essential. Parents are required to stay.

Felltimber Community Centre

In partnership with the CFA the centre will be holding Bushfire Planning workshops.

Saturday, October 21 from 2pm to 3pm OR Monday, November 6 from 10am to 11am.

Cost: Free - morning tea provided Please RSVP on (02) 6043 4550

Mosaics for all

KidsHoliday Cooking Club Program Tuesday, September 26 10am to 12.30pm $20 per child, $15 per additional sibling.

Felltimber Community Centre

Tree of Life Mosaic Adults Up-cycled Paper Crafting Monday, November 6 6pm to 9pm $25 - bookings essential

Three Mondays: October 16, 23 and 30 6.30pm to 9pm $110 for full program.

Booking essential Create your own tree of life mosaic piece.

Three Mondays: November 20 and 27, December 4 7pm to 9pm $75 for full program.

Booking essential as places limited.

FELLTIMBER COMMUNITY CENTRE

CLOSING THE GAP ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) Thursdays from October 12 to 26 2.15pm to 3pm Learn to get to grips with technology

First Aid Level 2 The centre will be providing First Aid Level 2 certified training through Vic First Aid.

Fridays weekly from October 13 to December 15 12.30pm to 2.30pm Gold coin donation

Date: Saturday, October 28 Time: 9am to 3pm Cost: Maximum $145 per participant.

There will be a reduction in the course fee if class numbers are over 12.

Bookings are essential on 02) 6043 4550.

Tai Chi

for health and relaxation

- Thursday, October 12 to December 21 from 10am to 11am

- Tuesday, October 10 to December 19 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm

All ages and abilities

Friday, October 27, November 24 and December 15 from 1pm to 3pm October – Cakes and slices November – Relishes December – Christmas cooking

Sunday, October 22 Sunday, December 3 11am to 3pm Free Essential tools for life

LAUGHTER YOGA

WITH COLLEEN TEMPLEMAN

Thursday, October 12 to December 21 9.30am to 10am Gold coin donation

Thursday, October 5 and 19, November 2 and December 7 and 21 from 6pm to 9pm (daylight savings times) Learn to play or test your vocabulary

Grow your own food

Tuesday, October 3 11am Free Learn skills from the Bunnings Wodonga team

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WHEELS AT WESTMONT

HIGH TEA AND OPEN DAY

Westmont Aged Care Services 265 Baranduda Boulevard, Baranduda Saturday, October 28, 10am to 2pm For information contact: Peter Ward (02) 6043 9999 or pward@westmont.org.au Come along and check out the classic, heritage and custom vehicles. There will be stalls and entertainment to enjoy. Join a guided tour of Westmont facilities.

Light refreshments available for a small fee.

Conway Funeral Home 20 South St, Wodonga Wednesday, October 11, 1pm, $25. Bookings required.

Phone Megan (02) 6024 1093 Our open day with high tea catered by Geoffrey Michael Patissier. Have a look around and ask the staff any questions you may have!

2017

OCTOBER 2 - 15*

Keep this program handy to plan your celebrations

INVESTIGATING THE BONEGILLA MIGRANT EXPERIENCE

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH

Bonegilla Migrant Experience, 82 Bonegilla Rd, Bonegilla, Tuesday, October 10, 10am, $11.

Bookings required. Phone (02) 6020 6912. Talk, morning tea and tour - Historian Bruce Pennay will probe the records to explain the successes and failures of the Bonegilla Reception Centre, from the points of view of immigration authorities and migrants and refugees. He will unravel

some of the centre’s mysteries and uncover secrets that have until now

been well hidden.

Felltimber Community Centre, 189 Melrose Dve, Tuesday, October 10, 5.30pm and Thursday, October 12, 10am. $10 per session. Bookings required. Phone (02) 6043 4550. Relax, recharge and rejuvenate. Clear your mind and energise your body as you experience ancient simple Tai Chi

moving meditations drawn from nature. Highly qualified tutor Carol Smith will guide you through the sessions and ensure you have fun while building core strength.

Senior Citizens Centre, Havelock St, Thursday, October 5, 9.30am, $4 . Join us for an hour of Tai Chi for flexibility, muscular strength, fitness, and general well being.

RUBBER SOUL, THE BEATLES SHOW

BUS, FERRY AND GRUB TOUR

MARK 'SPUD' MURPHY DINNER AND SHOW

The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St, Wodonga Monday, October 9, 10am, morning tea 11am Melbourne's own authentic Beatles Show, recreating the look and sound of The Beatles.

Wodonga Plaza, Smythe St bus stop, Thursday, October 12, board at 9.45am, $15 Enjoy a scenic drive, a ride on the Wymah Ferry and lunch at the Granya Pub. Suitable for less-abled patrons, please specify if bringing a wheelie walker/wheel chair, etc. Returns at 2.30pm. Book and pay by September 25.

Wodonga Bowling Club 64 Hovell St, Wodonga Saturday, October 7, 6.30pm, $40 Bookings required. Ph (02) 6024 1554 Come and join Mark ‘Spud’ Murphy, for dinner and a night of musical comedy, sketches, one-liners and stories.

EXHIBITION ... LIKE A DOG WITHOUT A BONE NICHOLAS KLEINDIENST Arts Space Wodonga, cnr Hovell and Lawrence streets EXHIBITION OPENING Friday, October 6, 5.30pm to 8.30pm Visit Arts Space during Fridays on My Mind and hear the quirky musical entertainment of the Spooky Ukie Band.

ARTIST TALK Saturday, October 7, 10am with exhibiting artist Nicholas Kleindienst.

SENIOR DRIVER REFRESHER Community Accessibility 102 Hume St, Wodonga Tuesday, October 17, 9.30am, $5 Bookings required. Phone: Gail Carter 1300 704 530 or email info@gettingthere.net.au Refresh your skills and knowledge, to remain safe on the road and drive for longer. We don’t teach you how to drive but we help you keep your independence, encourage safe driving, and show you how to assess your own driving.

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BLACK TIE DANCE

HOY DAY

VILLIANS FASHION PARADE

MYSTERY MOVIE MORNING

Senior Citizens Centre, Havelock St, Thursday, October 5, 7.30pm, $10 Bookings required. Phone (02) 6024 2865 Old time and new vogue dancing.

Live music with Lindsay Bohun band.

Raffles, prizes, supper included.

Dress up and dance the night away.

Wodonga RSL, 27 Reid St, Tuesday, October 10, 10am, $8.50. Book by September 29.

Phone (02) 6024 3841 Book a table with friends for a day of Hoy card games with prizes and a light lunch.

Community Centre Westmont Aged Care Services, 265 Baranduda Boulevard, Baranduda Tuesday, October 3, 2pm, $10 Bookings required. Phone Anne (02) 6043 9832 Fashion parade featuring local businesses. Raffles and prizes for best dressed and afternoon tea.

Regent Cinemas Albury Wodonga Cnr Dean and David streets, Albury Tuesday, October 10, 10am, $2 Enjoy a cuppa with friends then a movie at Albury's Regent Cinemas.

Bookings required.

SCENERY, SIGHTS & LUNCHEON Wodonga Plaza, Smythe St bus stop Thursday, October 5, and Thursday, October 12. Board 9.45am, $20 First stop Hume Dam at Lake Hume for morning tea and a talk. Drive to Kurrajong Gap lookout, capture the magnificent views then lunch and entertainment at the Court House Hotel Bethanga. Returns 2.30pm. Book and pay by September 25.

Free ticket for cardholder’s companion Accessible Hearing Loop Bookings required -The Cube Wodonga

Box office - Ph: (02) 6022 9311

BBQ LUNCH - WODONGA LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB Sumsion Gardens, Wodonga Sunday, October 8, noon, $10. Bookings required.

Phone Sandra 0402 302 210 or Linda 0448 569 111 Join members of Wodonga Life and Activities Club to hear about their regular activities.

or in person at 118 Hovell St, Wodonga or visit thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

MULTICULTURAL SENIORS EXPO Gateway Health, 155 High Street Monday, October 2, 11am to 3pm The 2017 Expo will enable older residents from migrant and refugee backgrounds to meet with health and community service providers to support healthy ageing. Highlights include laughter yoga, demonstrations, and traditional foods.

For information phone (02) 6024 6895

ST. IVES SENIORS SOCIAL SHIN-DIG LUNCHEON St. Ives Hotel 64 Lincoln Causeway, Wednesday, October 11 Noon, $12 Bookings required.

Ph (02) 6041 2626 Choose from three main courses and two desserts.

Fun quizzes and music questions with a standing, stationary movement competition.

LOVELY LADY LUMP

The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St. Tuesday, October 3, 7.30pm, $32.

Presented by Lana Schwarcz, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, this is a show that is touching, real, raw and hilarious. Laugh cancer out of town!

COME AND TRY BUSHWALKING Meet at Peards car park, Borella Rd, East Albury. Monday, October 9, 9.30am, $5.

Bookings required by October 6. Phone 0419 241 687. A relaxing walk over Eastern Hill, down to Mungabareena and then explore the river.

A MORNING WITH PETE DENAHY

WODONGA YMCA SENIORS CLASSES

Wodonga Bowling Club, 64 Hovell St, Wodonga Monday, October 2, 10am to 11am A one-hour show with the comedian and bluegrass musician who hails from Yackandandah. A songwriter and singer whose shows include everything from serious ballads to songs with a twist, you're sure to be entertained. Followed by morning tea.

Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre, Hedgerow Crt Come and experience Pryme Movers, our group exercise program. Bookings required. For further information and to book phone Matt (02) 6058 2531 • Mondays, 10.30am, BodyBalance • Tuesdays, 10.45am, BodyVive • Wednesdays, 10.30am, Aqua Movers • Thursdays, 9.30am, Beginner Pilates • Fridays, 10.30am, Aqua Fitness

WODONGA GARDENS RETIREMENT ESTATE FASHION PARADE / BBQ & MEET RESIDENTS Wodonga Gardens Retirement Estate 2 Flinders Way, West Wodonga Bookings required.

Phone 0439 271 838 FASHION PARADE: Tuesday, October 3, 2pm BBQ & MEET RESIDENTS: Sunday, October 15, 12pm

WALKING BASKETBALL

WEDNESDAY TENNIS VETERANS

Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre, Hedgerow Crt, Wodonga Monday, October 2, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm (3 sessions) A low-impact, social and fun activity to improve the levels of physical activity for inactive/slightly active people including those recovering from injury. For information phone Kyle on 0423 299 267

Wodonga Tennis Centre, 1 Dalgleish St, Wodonga Wednesday, October 11, 1.30pm Bookings required. Phone Don (02) 6024 6028 Come and join us for a casual game of tennis, the usual fee will be waived.

SIGHT, SOUND AND GETTING AROUND The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St, Wednesday, October 12, 10.30am Presented by Vision Australia (partnering with Australian Hearing and Community Accessibility), this is an interactive and informative event demonstrating the latest in technologies and access equipment.

The event includes hearing assessments and a series of short presentations, demonstrations and information.

Ambassador Seeing Eye Dog Angela will also be present. For information phone Rikki Raadsveld (02) 6041 8804

COMMUNITY GARDENING Willow Park, Pearce St, Wodonga.

Sunday, October 15, 9.30am Community gardening followed by morning tea. Bring your favourite gardening gloves and tools!

Bookings encouraged.

Phone Jenni on 0410 074 900

MUSIC IN THE GALLERY

PAINTING FOR SENIORS

Arts Space Wodonga, cnr Hovell and Lawrence streets Wednesday, October 11, 10.30am, $5 per person.

Nathan and Mica bring soulful vocals and smooth jazz guitar with their extensive repertoire of jazz and contemporary music.

In this performance you will hear a mix of creative renditions of your favourite pop and jazz songs, plus originals.

GIGS Studios, Gateway Village Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga Wednesday, October 4, 10am and 1pm.

Thursday, October 5, 10am and 1pm. $10 per session Bookings required. Phone Erika (02) 6021 3073 or email bookings@gigsgallery.com.au Two-hour watercolour and pencil class. Learn to express yourself in a new, fun way. This class will provide the basics of drawing and watercolours. Materials are provided and you will take home a finished artwork.

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Professor Meg Morris will present her research Dancing with Parkinsons.

Older adults from Murray Youth Performing Arts will perform

3 Oct 9.30am

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A walk to the Community Farm on the banks of the river with our Bhutanese hosts. 700m each way (unpaved)

Wodonga Historical Society, 19 South St, Wodonga

3 & 10 Oct 1pm

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0412 241 186

Wildflower Walk 'n' Talk

Castle Creek Conservation Reserve, Castle Creek Rd. Look for our banner

4 & 15 Oct 9.30am

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(02) 6023 6714

Viewing platform of Sandy Creek Rail Bridge 6km Walk

Meet at Huon Reserve, Murray Valley Hwy. Return here for afternoon tea

4 Oct 1.30pm

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0447 332 260

Trudewind Gallery Birthday Celebrations

Trudewind Road Neighbourhood House 44 Quirk Crt, Wodonga

4 Oct 7pm

Y

(02) 6024 3950

Travel Training

Community Accessibility 102 Hume St, Wodonga

Craft 'n' Cuppa

Felltimber Community Centre 189 Melrose Dve, Wodonga

Shake your Tree and Expose your Ancestry

Senior Citizens Centre Havelock St (between Wodonga Library and The Cube Wodonga)

Estia Health Wodonga Open Day

Venue

Music & Movement for Parkinsons/Adult tap

La Trobe University, Building 3, Room 3114 Please book by September 18

2 Oct 9am

Harvest Walk 'n' Talk

Meet at Sustainable Activity Centre, Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga

Open Days - Wodonga Historical Society

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Research history or relive your memories in the photographs, scrapbooks and historic items on display Call for directions, park opposite hayshed. Wear walking boots, bring water and dress for the weather.

A bushwalking track with slopes Walk along the shores of Lake Hume to enjoy the magnificent views from the platform's spectacular vantage point Help us celebrate our first successful year! Light refreshments, door prizes and all work available for sale or lay-by Learn the ins and outs of public transport in Victoria: Myki, V/Line, Journey Planning and other travel tips

5 Oct 9.30am

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1300 704 530

6 & 13 Oct 12.30pm

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(02) 6043 4550

Get crafty with others! Feel free to bring your own craft project or learn new skills from others. Some materials supplied

6 Oct 1pm

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0447 035 725

An expo featuring historical societies and businesses to enhance your family history by offering helpful information

240 Felltimber Creek Rd

8 Oct 11am to 2.20pm

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(02) 6043 5000

Tours conducted at 11am and 1.30pm.

Fun for all with sausage sizzle, animal farm, raffles, entertainment and more!

Come and Try Croquet

Wodonga Tennis Centre Dalgleish St, Wodonga

8 & 15 Oct 9.30am

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(02) 6056 6924

Try this easy-to-learn team sport.

Members will provide information about the benefits of joining the club

Grandparents’ Storytime

Wodonga Library 126 Hovell St, Wodonga

11 Oct 10am

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(02) 6022 9330

Be sure to come along to the Wodonga Library with your grandkids for a funfilled Grandparents’ Storytime

Free DIY Workshop

Bunnings Wodonga Anzac Parade

11 & 12 Oct 11.30am

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(02) 6043 8900

Covering gardening and design in both of these do-it-yourself workshops!

Laughter Yoga

Felltimber Community Centre 189 Melrose Dve, Wodonga

12 Oct 9.30am

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(02) 6043 4550

De-stress and gain a more cheerful attitude. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle

Closing the gap on Information Technology

Felltimber Community Centre 189 Melrose Dve, Wodonga

12 Oct 2.15pm

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(02) 6043 4550

BYO laptop, mobile phone or tablet and learn some tips from Catholic College students. Learn at your own pace

Iris Flower Show, Display and Open Garden

14 Riversdale Place, West Wodonga. Free entry for seniors, gold coin entry for general public

13 Oct 10am - 6pm

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0413 188 375

Plants for purchase, bring a picnic lunch or purchase Devonshire tea. Free tea/ coffee for seniors. Tim Taylor workshop

Art Buzz

Arts Space Wodonga Cnr Hovell and Lawrence sts

13 Oct 10.30am

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(02) 6022 9600

Bring a grandchild aged three to five to enjoy this creative visual art workshop relating to the current exhibition

Come and try Bowls Day

Wodonga Bowling Club 64 Hovell St, Wodonga

15 Oct 9.30am

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(02) 6024 1554

Come and try lawn bowls in a fun and friendly atmosphere, no experience necessary

Come and try Dragon Boating

Gateway Lakes, Lemke Rd, off Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga

15 Oct 3pm

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0438 256 467

An easy session for the young at heart.

Wear comfortable clothing. Stay for a warming cuppa after. Great exercise, paddles and PFDs are supplied

Come and try Woodcraft

Woodcrafters Workshop 1A Wilson St, Wodonga

18 Oct 9am - noon

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0428 578 859

Workshop open. With demonstrations of wood lathe, scroll saw, carving pyrography. Tea/coffee provided

SENIOR CELEBRATIONS

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2017 Senior Celebrations Monday, October 2 to Sunday, October 15 Various locations Wodonga Council and local community organisations will host events to coincide with the Victorian Seniors Festival, which is an opportunity to celebrate the rich contributions of older people within the community.

Enquiries: Melissa Nagle on (02) 6022 9300 Ages: Seniors and their family/friends Cost: Various

CITY OF WODONGA WORKSHOPS

Loddon Mallee Hume Skatepark Series 2017 FIND US

The Loddon Mallee Hume Skatepark Series is back! Enjoy a day out with your mates and scoot, skate or BMX your way to win great prizes. Competition entry is free, so come and show everyone what you’ve got. Heats for: Scoot – 11am, BMX – 12.30pm, or skate – 1.30pm

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WAGER PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Exposing Edith

PART OF BE THE CU A G W O D O N ON S A E S

Lovely Lady Lump Tuesday, October 3, 7.30pm In 2014, Lana was diagnosed with breast cancer. In an unmissably vibrant mix of storytelling, rounded character work, stand-up, silly dances, ridiculous puppetry, and animated projections of her real imaging, she has made a show that is touching, real, raw and hilarious, skilfully making mutated cells the butt of the joke. Cos cancer seriously deserves to be laughed out of town.

Saturday, September 16, 7.30pm Direct from critically acclaimed seasons at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Auckland International Cabaret Festival, Exposing Edith charts the tragic life of arguably the greatest French singer of all time, Edith Piaf. Experience her life, loves and losses through the songs that shot her to stardom including La Vie en Rose, Milord and Non, je ne regrette rien.

Tickets: $32, members $25 cabaret style platters $22 (serves two) Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

BONEGILLA MIGRANT EXPERIENCE

Tickets: $32, members $25 ($5 from every ticket sold goes to the Albury Wodonga Cancer Centre) Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

FELLTIMBER COMMUNITY CENTRE

ARTS SPACE WODONGA

Soundscapes Exhibition by Abi Thompson Arts Space Wodonga Soundscapes explores the idea of another dimension within the traditional landscape. The works in this exhibition see Abi Thompson break away from working with the landscape in a silent and introspective manner.

I Viaggiatori

11am and 2pm Cost: Adults $11, children $9, family of four $25 If you’ve always meant to explore Bonegilla Migrant Experience, now’s your chance – with loads of opportunities these school holidays to immerse yourself in local history.

Tickets: $27.50, members $22, at the door $30 Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

EVERY OBJECT HAS A STORY

Wednesday, October 4, 12.30pm to 1.30pm Cost: $12 Participants will learn traditional Greek music and dance once practised by many of the residents at Bonegilla Migrant Experience.

Bookings required. Guided tours will run before (11am) and after (2pm) the workshop to provide further insight into the history of the site.

Guided tour costs as above.

Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6020 6912

PART OF BE THE CU A G W O D O N ON S A SE

In 1924, the Italian film director Angelo Drovetti embarked on an epic 8000-nautical mile voyage with his movie camera.

This black and white silent film chronicles the voyage of the passenger steam ship Regina d’Italia (Queen of Italy). Fourpiece band I Viaggiatori will perform live Italian folk music to accompany the film.

GUIDED TOURS

GREEK MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP

Hear the Bells Toll An interactive workshop with Melbourne Museum’s Federation Handbells at Belvoir Park gazebo.

Thursday, September 7, 6pm and Saturday, September 16, 10am. Cost: Free. Suitable for adults and children 10 years and older

Carrickalinga (endangered creatures of Fleurieu Peninsula) (detail), 2016, Abi Thompson, watercolour and gouache, 900mm x 750mm.

Photography: Alan Phillips, photographer and artist.

Sunday, September 10, 5pm Held at Arts Space Wodonga

Saturday, September 23 to Sunday, October 8

10am to 4pm. Cost: $3.50 per badge Explore Bonegilla Migrant Experience at your own pace with a self-guided tour to find all sorts of interesting objects from those who lived at Block 19 – from teddies and tea pots, to bikes to trikes.

Then make your own badge to remember your visit to Block 19. No bookings required.

Sounds of Spring Join local artists Cate Geard and Jacqui Coupe in a school holiday activity program that will evolve across three days.

Spring is in the air! Contribute to the growing garden.

Drop in between 10am and noon from Tuesday, September 26 to Thursday, September 28. Cost: Free

She sees these works as a return to plein air, where she has used multiple media and immersion in the landscape to alert all the senses.

C A F E C U LT U R E S E R I E S

School holidays

Wine and Watercolours Join exhibiting artist Abi Thompson in a workshop focused on the art of the watercolour. Thursday, September 21, 6pm to 8pm.

Cost: $15 per person

Felltimber Fish-a-thon Saturday, September 23 4pm to 7pm Felltimber Community Centre lake Community members of all ages are welcome to come and join in the fun. A barbecue dinner and drinks will be provided.

Please bring your own fishing gear if possible, but there will be some supplied on the day. Fishing licenses not required.

No BYO alcohol and entry conditions apply.

Enquiries: Felltimber Community Centre on (02) 6043 4550 or email cfelltimber@wodonga.vic.gov.au Cost: Free

ARTS SPACE WODONGA FOR KIDS

Just Paint Every Wednesday in Victorian school terms 3.30pm to 4.30pm Arts Space Wodonga Drop in after school to paint!

Get creative with a variety of painting media and tools.

No bookings required.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Ages: Primary and secondary students Cost: $10 per child per session includes materials

Art Buzz Every Friday in Victorian school terms 10.30am to 11.30am Arts Space Wodonga Creative visual art workshops for little hands that relate to the current exhibition.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Ages: Three to five years and their parents/guardians Cost: $5 per family

WODONGA LIBRARY

Young Writers Thursdays, September 7 and 21 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library Want to write? Young Writers invites students of all abilities and interests to take part in some fun writing challenges.

No bookings required.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Age: 10 to 15 years Cost: Free

Lego Club

Write Freely Saturdays, September 23 and 30 and October 7 and 14 9am to noon Wodonga Library Join writer Robyne Young over four sessions to explore the ways you can loosen those straight-jacket laces, diminish the angst, and discover the joy of writing short stories, poems, opinion pieces, blog posts and memoirs. Build your knowledge and confidence by developing your own writing toolbox and discovering your voice in a safe and respectful environment.

Bookings essential.

Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9330 or wodongalibrary.com.au Ages: Adults Cost: Free

Monday, September 11 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library Can you build anything out of Lego? Then this club is for you. Join in on the fortnightly challenges to see if you are a master builder. Bookings essential.

Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9330 Age: Seven plus Cost: Free

Manga and Anime Club

Dancing story

Thursday, September 21 5.30pm to 7.30pm Wodonga Library

Tuesday, October 3 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm Wodonga Library Get the kids up and moving these school holidays by exploring the story of Sleeping Beauty through movement and dance with this interactive storytime run by The Australian Ballet.

Bookings essential.

Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9330 Ages: Three to five years Cost: Free

A monthly meet up for teen fans of Japanese pop-culture. Join other enthusiasts to discuss your favourite shows and books.

No bookings required.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Age: High school Cost: $5 for pizza

Night Flies

Yoga for kids

Tuesday, September 26 11am to noon Wodonga Library

Wednesday, October 4 10.30am Wodonga Library

An informal performance by the Night Flies, an ensemble of students from the new after-hours class at The Flying Fruit Fly Circus. Enjoy the acts and then try out your own juggling or hula hoop skills.

Here comes the sun.

Ignite your spark, body, mind and spirit.

Bring a towel and water bottle.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Cost: Free

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Ages: Seven to 15 years Cost: Free