COMMUNITY HOUSES
Tatura Community House
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For course bookings phone 5824 1315. Open 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday during school terms. Visit www.tatcom.vic.edu.au
Shepp South Community Centre
Located at 11 Service St, Shepparton. Phone 5821 6172, email administrator@southcom.org.au
North Shepparton Community and Learning Centre Inc
Drop in at 10-14 Parkside Dve, Shepparton, visit www.nsclc.com.au or phone 5821 5770 to see what classes are on offer.
Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre
Located at 23 Alexandra St, Mooroopna, phone 5825 1774. We are currently offering to help the public take part in the Victorian Electricity Rebate. Take $250 off your electricity bill with us. Learn more at www.meac.com.au or on Facebook.
CLUBS/GROUPS
Goulburn Valley Writers’ Club Inc
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month (February to December) at 7pm or 6pm for pre-meeting dinner, at the Peppermill Hotel, 7900 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla. Writers of all genres can contact president Robyn Black on 0408 553 087, gvwritersgroup@gmail.com or visit our website at gvwritersgroup.com
Craft for a Cause
The Craft for a Cause group is seeking more members. C4C is a group of volunteers who make items to donate to organisations such as Goulburn Valley Pregnancy Support, Ave Maria, Tarcoola, Rumbalara, Pine Road Aged Care Services, People Supporting People and GV Health Children’s Ward. The group meets every Friday during school terms, from 10am to 2pm at North Shepparton Community and Learning Centre (Parkside Dve, Shepparton). Phone 5821 5770.
Shepparton Camera Club
Meets on the third Tuesday each month at 7.30pm at U3A hall, 14 Esson St, Shepparton. Learn how to master your camera, improve your photography, edit your images and print them professionally. Local outings, workshops and awesome weekend photo tours. Phone Leigh Teitz on 0407 040 820 or email sheppartoncameraclub@outlook.com
Shepparton senior citizens
The senior citizens are inviting new members to join the Shepparton Seniors Club at 122-132 Welsford St, Shepparton. Membership is $10. Includes activities, bus trips and euchre cards. For inquiries, contact Judith on 0409 225 548.
Coffee afternoon with Shepparton Legacy Widows Club
Shepparton Legacy Widow’s Club is holding a coffee afternoon on Friday, October 28, at Legacy House at 2pm. Location is 20 Edward St, Shepparton. Entry is $6, which includes afternoon tea. Raffle, bric a brac stall, etc. All welcome.
Soroptimist International of Shepparton Inc
Soroptimist International of Shepparton Inc meets on the third Thursday of every month at Peppermill, from 6pm for 6.30pm. A friendly group of women. Call Elaine Lenon on 0438 253 886 if you wish to attend or would like more information.
Shepparton Men’s Shed
At Flexible Learning Centre, Shepparton, the shed operates regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9.30am to 2.30pm. Meets for social interaction, listening to guest speakers and making/repairing things. Phone Gary Gray on 5827 1495 or 0458 380 357, or email gazzagg1950@gmail.com
Goulburn Valley Motor Cycle Club
Meets second Wednesday of each month from 7pm at 14 Broomfield St, Shepparton. Inclusive of enduro, motocross, speedway, touring, vintage and veteran motorcycle events. Red plate registration available. Welcoming new members of all ages. Inquiries to president Robert Palma on 0419 142 297, secretary Keiran Baker on 0487 984 675 or email gvmccinc@gmail.com
EVENTS
Neffy’s Walk — Let’s Talk
Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk at Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton on Saturday, November 12 from 6pm to 9pm. Arrive 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Goal is to raise $500 by November 30.
Memorial candle light walk: Saturday night in memory of loved ones lost to suicide, all welcome to attend, and donate or purchase a candle in memory of those lost to suicide. All proceeds to go to Lifeline to train additional crisis supporter telephone operators. For more information, contact Stephen on 0400 314 858.
Senior citizens concert
On Thursday, October 20, at the seniors hall at 122-132 Welsford St, Shepparton, is the next monthly concert with Venessa singing and Joyce on keyboard. Entry is $5, which includes afternoon tea with the music from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome. Bookings with Bev on 5821 4921.
Seniors’ fashion parade
On Friday, October 21, a fashion parade is on at the Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre (the hub), 23 Alexandra St, Mooroopna, at 1pm. $5 entry includes afternoon tea. Bookings to 5825 1774.
Shepparton Brass and Wind annual concert
Shepparton Brass and Wind members will be performing on Sunday, October 23, at 2.30pm at Riverlinks Eastbank Centre, Shepparton. The group will perform concert items from the group’s recent win at Ballarat State Band Championships as well as a number of solo items. The band is sounding fantastic at the moment and members are really excited to get on the stage and showcase their talent. Gold coin donation (no bookings required).
Country music for charity
Head along on Thursday, October 27 to the Cricketers Arms Hotel, Mooroopna, and enjoy country music with Michael Hogan from 1pm to 4pm. $10 for the music. Lunch is at noon. Doors open at 11.30am. For bookings, call Joyce on 0408 218 411.
Fashion parade at Shepparton Villages *CANCELLED*
A fashion parade and sales by Kay’s Fashions (Melbourne) is on at Shepparton Villages’ Tarcoola activities centre on Friday, October 28, at 1pm. The event will be followed by Devonshire tea. Entry is $8 which includes fashion parade, lucky door ticket and Devonshire tea. Maximum 55 persons. Bookings to 0438 567 957 or 5821 5708.
Flinders Quartet: Beethoven and the Vignettes
The SAM Foundation presents Flinders Quartet for a unique fundraising event on October 29. In this hour-long performance, the quartet will pair two seminal string quartets by Beethoven (Op.18 and Grosse Fugue), with five miniatures by emerging Australian composers. The event is on from 5pm at Shepparton Art Museum, Margaret Attwood hall, level four. Tickets are $50 (bubbles and canapés). Head to the SAM website www.sheppartonartmuseum.com.au for booking details.
Tatura Community House reunion
Come along and celebrate 40 years of the Tatura community while also catching up with old friends and revisiting the past. It will be held at the Tatura Community House at 12-16 Casey St, Tatura, on Thursday, November 17. RSVP by November 11 on 5824 1315. Displays and finger food.
LIBRARIES
Shepparton library
Discover something new at Libraries After Dark at Shepparton library every Thursday until 10pm. Check the website.
Friends of the Mooroopna Library
Meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday at 5pm. Subscriptions fall due annually at the annual general meeting, cost $5. New members welcome. Phone Mooroopna library on 1300 374 765 for more information.
MUSEUMS
Shepparton Heritage Centre Museum
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 5pm, at 154 Welsford St (opposite the police station). Adults $6, children $4, seniors $4. Wheelchair access. For group tours, phone Geoff Allemand on 0459 215 205 or visit sheppartonheritagecentre.com.au
Murchison Heritage Centre
Murchison Heritage Centre, 4 Stevenson St, is open each Saturday from 10am to 12.30pm and Sunday from 1pm to 3pm. Entry is $5 a head. Visits outside this time welcome by arrangement. Group bookings phone Janet on 5826 2363 or 0438 309 275 or visit http://murchisonhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com
Mooroopna Museum and Gallery
More than 15 rooms of many different collections from past to present, at 30 Park St, Mooroopna (near golf course). Open every Wednesday from 11am to 3pm, and each Sunday from 1.30pm to 4pm. Adults $5, students $2, children $1. Open any day by appointment. Meetings held at same address on the second Wednesday of the month at 1.30pm.
MARKETS
Violet Town community market
Held on the second Saturday of each month at Tulip St, Violet Town from 8.30am until 1pm. Great variety of items, plants, gourmet foods, books, handcrafts, organic products, great coffee, hot food and live music. Grow it, make it, bake it. Visit violettown.org.au/market or phone 0416 233 584
Deniliquin farmers’ market
The farmers’ market is held on the second Saturday of each month from 8am to noon in front of the Naponda Store, 226 Cressy St, Deniliquin.
Avenel market
Held on the second Sunday of the month at Jubilee Parkland from 9am to 1pm. Flowers, craft, food, stalls, artisan products, eggs, honey, oils and more. Phone Anne on 0400 594 838 or Wendy on 0409 931 722. Twilight market is happening in December from 3pm on the second Saturday of the month.
Stanhope monster garage and car boot sale
Second Sunday each month, 8.30am to 1pm at Birdwood Ave, Stanhope. Food, music, lots of stalls. Undercover if wet. Sites are $10. Phone Glenda on 5857 2866 or Christine on 5857 2415.
MUSIC
Country Music for Charity
On Thursday, October 27, at the Cricketers Arms Hotel, Mooroopna, is ‘Elvis Presley’ (Michael Hogan) with supporting artist James Moore. Entry is $10 for the music from 1pm to 4pm with meals at noon. Doors open at 11.30am. Proceeds to the homeless. Phone Joyce on 0408 218 411.
Sing Australia
Sing Australia Shepparton meets weekly on Tuesdays at the Baptist Church from 7.30pm to 9pm. No auditions are held and an ability to read music is not required. Weekly attendance is not compulsory. Phone Meryl on 0418 578 369 or Glenda on 0428 299 256.
Contact
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