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CALENDAR OF EVENTS AS AT August 2021
March to Oct 2021
COAL CREEK LITERARY FESTIVAL 2021
Works will be uploaded to the Coal Creek Website, YouTube and Facebook for the general public to view and enjoy each month for the rest of this year. Bert van Bedaf Memorial for a short story of 500 words. Open Poetry Prize for a poem in free or rhyming verse of no more than 20 lines.Entry forms can be found on the Coal Creek web Prize winners will be announced 10 October 2021. The winning entry in each section will be published on the Coal Creek website.
Entries close Friday 1 October 2021
(no late entries accepted).
Where: Coal Creek - online
Contact: 03 5655 1811
E:coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
W:coalcreekcommunityparkandmuseum.com
Sunday, 1st August
There are around 15 stalls at this market with everything home-made and home grown, including craft and woodwork.
Refreshments also available.
When: 1st Sunday of each month, 9am to 1pm
Where: Jumbunna Community Hall, Cruickshank’s Road Jumbunna
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 03 5657 3253
29 July to 24 August 2021
Five mini exhibitions by local and emerging artists. Varied media: oils, acrylics, pastel, colour pencil, textiles, and dream-drops and wreaths.
Later Event: From 26 August, the YARRAM ARCHIES
When: Thursday, 29 July 2021, 10:00 am to Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 3:00 pm
Where: Yarram Courthouse Gallery, 9 Rodgers Street, corner Commercial Road Yarram
Contact: 03 5182 6553
W: yarramcourthousegallery.com
Every Sunday
Kongwak comes to life with a variety of indoor and undercover stalls selling a selection of Vintage/retro and second-hand home wares, clothing, albums, art, jewellery, local produce, plants, books, live music, great food and coffee.
When: Every Sunday, 10am - 2pm.
Where: Kongwak General Store and Sheds
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
Saturday, 7th August
KOONWARRA - SOUTH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET
Set in the contemporary and rural village of Koonwarra, this community event exemplifies the best of local produce, and was founded in November 2000 by a not-for-profit association of the region’s growers, producers and specialty food-makers. Dogs welcome on a lead.
When: 1st Sat of each month, 8.00am – 12.00pm
Where: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Off Koala Drive Koonwarra
Contact: David, 0411 413 716
Saturday, 7th & Saturday, 21st August
This is your opportunity to buy a bargain and help support community programs.
When: 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month, 8am-1pm
Where: Vi-Plus Factory, Jetty Road Toora
Contact: Hans, 0419 885 295
Sunday, 8th August
Presented by Lions Club of Strzelecki Inc.
Assorted irresistible bargains, Tea, Coffee, Drinks & Food available.
Cost: Gold coin donation.
When: 2nd Sunday of the month
Where: Loch Public Hall, Smith Street Loch
Contact: Noel Gregg, 0477 398 822
Saturday, 14th August
COAL CREEK FARMERS AND CRAFT MARKET
Fresh food straight from the farms!! Wonderful dedicated locals who grow, make and bake the fabulous fare available seasonally.
When: 2nd Sat of each month, 8am -12.30pm
Where: Car park of Coal Creek, Silkstone Road Korumburra
Contact: 0408 619 182
W: http://www.kfm.org.au
Saturday, 21st August
Come along to enjoy a day of great local produce, a terrific range of local wines and chilled live music!
When: 3rd Saturday of each month, 8am - 1pm
Where: The Glade on the Esplanade Inverloch
Contact: Melissa, 0419 351 878
Saturday, 21st August
Farm fresh produce and more.
When: 3rd Saturday of the month, 8am – 12pm
Where: War Memorial Arts Centre Hall, Main Street Foster (in the adjoining hall if wet)
Contact: Juneen Schulz, 0427 809 509
E: info@pcfm.org.au.
W: http://www.pcfm.org.au
Saturday, 28th August
With over 20 stalls of fresh local produce, quirky craft, second-hand, music and foodies.
When: 4th Saturday each month, 8.30am-12.30pm.
Where: Community College Gippsland's Leongatha Campus in Howard Street, Leongatha
Contact: David Brereton, 0427 110 769
E: dbrereton69@gmail.com
Saturday, 28th August
A vibrant Community Market, great food and coffee, live music situated right in the heart of town. Boasting a selection of quality stalls including growers, bakers, merchants and makers!
When: Last Saturday of every month except December (no December market). 8am - 1pm.
Where: Shire Hall (May - Sept), 30 Ridgway, Mirboo North & Baromi Park (Oct - April), Ridgway, Mirboo North
Contact: Market Coordinator, 0490 884 265
E: market@mirboonorth.com
W: http://mirboonorth.com/events/market
27th June to 11th August
These workshops were postponed from June;
FILL THE VOID with Samara Cunningham
Dance theatre workshops
Meeniyan Hall - Monday August 2 and 9: 4.00pm - 6.00pm, Wednesday August 11: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Be part of the final performance: Wednesday 11 August at 6.00pm.
WE'RE LAYING THE TABLE with Kate Stuart
Community arts project
Sandy Point Community Centre
For those of you that have already registered for sessions, we ask that you reconfirm your interest and dates you would like to attend by emailing mary.sullivan@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Contact: Mary, 56629210
Web: https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/bigart
Friday, 6th August (1st Friday of the month).
PROM COAST FILM FESTIVAL - 2021 SCREENINGS
Prom Coast Film Society – 2021 screenings:
6 August – Never Rarely Sometimes Always – Drama, USA
When: 1st Friday of each month. Films commence at 7.30pm
Cost: Annual subscription: $60, Quarterly subscription: $25
Where: Fish Creek Memorial Hall, Falls Road Fish Creek
E: theatre@famda.org.au
W: https://famda.org.au/film/2021-film-season/
Friday, 13th August
DIDIRRI, STEPH STRINGS & THE GARDEN AGE
Live at the LOCH PUBLIC HALL! BYO Food and Drinks. This event is presented by South Gippsland Shire Council. This is an all ages event. This is a COVID-Safe Event.
Didirri is returning to regional Victoria with his ‘What Could Possibly Go Wrong’ tour.
Emerging from the studio to take on a small run of shows to celebrate the new year, Didirri will be introducing his new band members, new songs and celebrating his triple J Like A Version contribution.
When: On Friday 13 Aug at 7:30 PM to 10:15 PM
cost $20
Where: Loch Public Hall, 16 Smith Street
W: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=747155&
Saturday, 14th August
Don Walker is regarded as one of Australia’s most remarkable and respected songwriters and will be unveiling new songs, as well as performing songs from his vast catalogue with his long-term band of pure class – Garrett Costigan, Roy Payne, Hamish Stuart and Michael Vidale.
Special Guest: Meg Doherty. If you’re familiar with The Waifs, Missy Higgins, and other great Ozzie women. If you like a little Joni Mitchell with some Miranda Lambert, then hold your breath…this young lady from Melbourne’s South East will take you into those familiar sounds and to places you’ve never been before.
Book tickets via lyrebirdarts@gmail.com
Allocated table seating. All Ages. BYO.
When: Saturday 14th August. Doors 7pm. Show 8pm
Cost: $57 Pre-Sale, $60 at the door (includes all bkg fees and GST).
Where: Meeniyan Town Hall, Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
Contact:0400 117 754
Sunday, 15th August
Art in the Vines - at Red Door Estate Winery -
by Claire Sunderland. For 3 hours you can lose yourself in a Creative Adventure… and a cheeky glass of locally made wine. Claire will inspire you to create your own canvas painting masterpiece. You will be guided through the Creation Process - step by step - and be amazed at your hidden talents as they are unveiled!
All Materials Provided: Aprons, Paint, Brushes and your Canvas Masterpiece - that you take with you to impress your friends.
This time we'll be creating 'Wisteria'.
There will be a Gourmet Lunch provided that includes a Complementary Glass of Wine - from Red Door Estate.
When Sun 15/08/2021 at 11:00 am
Tickets $85
Where: Red Door Estate Winery, 175 Napier Road Mirboo North
Contact: Red Door Estate – John, 0419 598 645 W:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/art-in-the-vines-at-red-door-estate-winery-sunday-15th-august-tickets-148413535881?aff=e
Tuesday, 17 August
SHIFT: THE WORK LIFE BALANCE WORKSHOP IN TOORA
South Gippsland Shire Council is running a Shift: The Work Life Balance workshop in Toora during August to engage with people who work non-traditional hours such as shift workers and truck drivers.
The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet with other people in their community who also work non-traditional hours and to discuss any shared interests.
A free meal will be provided.
This is a program funded by the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation and aims to promote gambling-free activities for people to do in their spare time.
Research shows that people working non-traditional hours are at four times greater risk of choosing gambling as a source of entertainment during their time off and as a consequence are at great risk of experiencing gambling harm.
To book, please visit event link
When: Tuesday 17 August, 7.00pm to 9.00pm.
Cost: There is no cost to participate.
Where: Toora Football Netball Club Rooms, Toora
W: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/shift-the-work-life-balance-toora-tickets-165073426061
Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th August
Elvis Forever – Live on Stage is not just a show it’s an unforgettable experience. A night starring highly acclaimed and award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Damian Mullin delivers an incredibly powerful performance. Elvis Forever - Live on Stage is guaranteed to deliver a magnificent and captivating evening of unparalleled entertainment!
When: Wed 18th & Thurs. 19th August, 7.45pm
Where: Fish Creek Hotel, 1 Old Waratah Rd
Cost: Adults $30, Concession $25
Bookings: www.fishcreekhotel.com.au
Friday, 20th August
NEW TARWIN LOWER FILM SOCIETY 21-22
20 August 21- God Willing.
BYO nibbles and Drinks
Cost: 3- or 12-month memberships (no single tickets) - trybooking.com
When: 3rd Friday except Dec, 7.30pm
Where: Tarwin Lower Hall, River Drive, T.L.
E: tarwinlowerfilmsociety@gmail.com
W:https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=747155&
Saturday, 21st August
BIG FILM SMALL HALL - MIRBOO NORTH
A night of film, music and magic. Short films by Renowned local film makers Dr Tracie Bettina Mitchell and Stephen Noble, supported by music and magic from the award winning "Felix The Magician".
When: Saturday 21 Aug, 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Where: Mirboo Nth Hall, 30 Ridgway Mirboo Nth
W:https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/782837
Wednesday, 24 August
THINGS TO DO AROUND THE BOO - WORKSHOP
Things to do in and around the Boo
Many people living in South Gippsland work outside of 9-to-5 hours. Because of this, being part of organised clubs and sports are often hard to commit to.
Things to do in and around the Boo is a South Gippsland Shire Council event that aims to have a chat with those in Mirboo North and surrounds about a few things:
Are there barriers to joining clubs or teams? How can Council help overcome some of these?
Is there something not currently offered that you would like to see offered?
We want to hear from any and all community members who have some ideas on this or even just want to say ‘hello’.
A free dinner will also be provided to all attendees.
See 'event-brite' Link to book
DATE/TIME: Wednesday 24 August 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Where: Walter J Tuck Reserve - Mirboo North Football and Netball Clubs, Mirboo North
W: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/things-to-do-in-and-around-the-boo-tickets-164405436085
Saturday, 28th & Sunday, 29th August
20TH SOUTH GIPPSLAND ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
20th South Gippsland One Act Play Festival
COVID-19 caused major disruption to FAMDA’s activities in 2020. Plans for a package of 3 x one act plays branded as Triskelion were thwarted and the South Gippsland One Act Play Festival was not held.
However, all is not lost. The 20th South Gippsland One Act Play Festival will now hit the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre stage on the last weekend in August 2021.
Generously sponsored by our local Toora & District and Foster Community Bank, it promises to be bigger and brighter than ever with the Young Players Festival on Saturday morning already proving a major drawcard.
Entry forms are now available and being accepted for both the Adult and the Young Players’ sections.
All will be revealed in due course. Put the date in your diary now!
When: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th August
Where: Foster War Memorial Arts Centre
Main Street Foster
September
EXHIBITIONS @ MEENIYAN ART GALLERY
MAG will remain closed for the month of August. We return in September with this trio - Gillian Capenter, Hugh Foster and Daisy Antoniou.
When: Gallery open: 10-4 (Closed Tuesday)
Where: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5664 0101
E: info@meeniyanartgallery.com.au
W: meeniyanartgallery.com.au
17th September to 2nd October
LEONGATHA LYRIC THEATRE - LADIES IN BLACK
By arrangement with David Spicer Productions
COMING SOON. Book by Carolyn Burns,
Music & Lyrics by Tim Finn
Adapted from the novel "The Women in Black" by Madeleine St John
Season: 12 performances September 17th to October 2nd
Where: Leongatha Lyric Theatre - Mesley Hall
Nerrena Road Leongatha
W: https://www.leongathalyric.com.au/
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Wilsons Promontory VIC 3960, Australia
Wilson Prom National Park
The Prom is one of Victoria’s most-loved places.
At the southernmost tip of mainland Australia, it offers spectacular scenery of huge granite mountains, open forest, rainforest, sweeping beaches and coastlines.
Great bushwalks extend from under an hour to over three days. Visitors can camp, caravan or stay in huts, cabins, wilderness retreats or lodges at Tidal River where there is a general store and take-away food shop.
Wilsons Promontory Light station is perched on a small peninsula jutting into the wild seas of Bass Strait.
The waters surrounding the Prom are protected as a marine national park and marine park and offer outstanding diving.
http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/wilsons-promontory-national-park
South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra, Victoria, Australia
Coal Creek Village
Coal Creek Community Park and Museum - FREE ENTRY and unlimited fun for the whole family. Come along and ride the bush tramway, buy some old fashioned lollies from the general store, and feed the ducks in the lake. While you're here drop in and have a look at our Community Gallery, and be sure to talk to our volunteers for their knowledge of local history. Come on one of our scary Ghost Tours and see the village at night.
2000 S Gippsland Highway, Stony Creek VIC 3957
Stony Creek Go Carts
Serious Fun - Only 15 to 20 minutes drive from Loves Lane Cottages, near Meeniyan
Established in 2008 Stony Creek Go Karts is the newest and most exciting hire kart track in Victoria.
For individuals, parties and groups of up to 50 people. Stony Creek Go Karts is one of the few tracks who hire out karts as well as provide facilities to bring your own.
Telephone: 03 5664 7272
Leongatha to Port Welshpool
Great Southern Rail Trail
A picturesque rail trail close to Melbourne, Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory. This rail trail has seen many major improvements in recent years including the opening of the Black Spur bridges near Koonwarra in March 2016. The rail trail has an easily accessible and wide smooth track.
https://www.visitpromcountry.com.au/walking-cycling/the-great-southern-rail-trail
Mirboo North to Boolarra Vic
Grand Ridge Rail Trail
A very pleasant forest trail in the heart of South Gippsland that traverses 13 klms of beautiful mountain countryside with a gentle trail grade between Boolarra and Mirboo North.
https://www.visitpromcountry.com.au/walking-cycling/grand-ridge-rail-trail
Port Albert, Victoria, Australia
Port Albert
PORT ALBERT is an idyllic seaside coastal fishing village within South Gippsland, fronting Bass Strait and just East of Wilsons Promontory.
Venus Bay, Victoria, Australia
Venus Bay
The small coastal resort of Venus Bay is situated on a narrow peninsula of land, bordered on one side by the open sea of Bass Strait and on the other by the calm waters of Anderson Inlet.
http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Gippsland/Destinations/Venus-Bay
Inverloch, Victoria, Australia
Inverloch Beach
The protected waters of Anderson Inlet make the coastal town a favourite holiday spot. Swimmers, water sports enthusiasts and surfers flock to the beaches during warmer months, while the surrounding walks and drives make the village a popular year-round destination.
http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Gippsland/Destinations/Inverloch
20 Cottmans Road, Fish Creek, Victoria, Australia
Waratah Hill Vineyard
South Gippsland is incredibly beautiful and a true, cool-climate region with maritime influences from the often stormy Bass Strait. Wineries from Phillip Island to the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges produce elegant chardonnay and pinot gris, but have found their true expression with pinot noir of superb flavour and structure.
Waratah Hill is located on the road to the iconic Wilsons Promontory National Park, is one of the southern most vineyards on the Australian mainland.