GEELONG
2021 CALENDAR
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David McGuinness - Kestrel Media Carousel and Eastern Beach
JANUARY
Jacob Heston Eastern Beach Kombi
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY © Hannah Vijayan
For dates and the latest information on events in the Geelong region visit:
FRIDAY
national wool museum 4 DECEMBER 2020 TO 2 MAY 2021
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NEW YEAR’S DAY
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10
Summer Central Geelong Kids Fun Program (until 26 Jan)
How Cities Work National Wool Museum (until 27 Jun) Wildlife Photographer of the Year 56 (exhibition) National Wool Museum (until 2 May)
ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS
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Free entry to the National Wool Museum today
JANUARY 2021
nwm.vic.gov.au
SATURDAY
School Holiday shows Potato Shed, Drysdale (until 15 Jan)
AUSTRALIA DAY
www.geelongaustralia.com.au
26
Kindergarten registrations for 2022 open
27
SCHOOL TERM 1 COMMENCES (VIC) (Start dates vary, check with your school)
MAHAYANA NEW YEAR
28 PUBLIC HOLIDAY
1ST QUARTER
NEW MOON
3RD QUARTER
FULL MOON
FEBRUARY
Christopher Pearce Ocean Grove Surfer
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
WORLD WETLANDS DAY
ST VALENTINE’S DAY
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23 NEVER MISS AN EVENT!
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2020–21 rates: full payment due for non-instalment payees
Geelong’s best destination for events:
28 FEBRUARY 2021
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL APOLOGY TO THE STOLEN GENERATIONS
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Dance Hall – Phoenix Potato Shed, Drysdale (until 28 Feb)
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THINK Local FIRST! It’s Our Backyard is all about showing support for local businesses. Let’s all back Geelong and think local first!
www.geelongaustralia.com.au
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CHINESE NEW YEAR VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR (TET)
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
1ST QUARTER
NEW MOON
Geelong Flower Farm
3RD QUARTER
FULL MOON
MARCH
Danka Dear Cunningham Pier
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
For dates and the latest information on events in the Geelong region visit:
2020–21 rates: third instalment due
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
LABOUR DAY (VIC)
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
7
ST PATRICK’S DAY
NATIONAL CLOSE THE GAP DAY
Carole King’s Tapestry: The Concert Potato Shed, Drysdale
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13
Geelong Design Week geelongdesignweek.com.au (until 28 Mar)
HARMONY DAY
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Mental as Everything (cabaret) Potato Shed, Drysdale (until 19 Mar)
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EARTH HOUR 8.30–9.30pm Turn off all non-essential lights
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18 – 28 March geelongdesignweek.com.au
28 MARCH 2021
29 www.geelongaustralia.com.au
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31 PUBLIC HOLIDAY
1ST QUARTER
NEW MOON
3RD QUARTER
FULL MOON
APRIL
Duc Bui Viet Clifton Springs
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND FUN!
FRIDAY
SCHOOL TERM 1 ENDS (VIC)
GOOD FRIDAY
APRIL FOOLS’ DAY
Barwon Youth Action Club Easter Egg Party Potato Shed, Drysdale
41 Peninsula Drive Drysdale | P: 03 5251 1998
EASTER SUNDAY
EASTER MONDAY
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS (move clocks back one hour at 3.00am)
Autumn Central Geelong Kids Fun Program (until 18 Apr)
4
11
18
ANZAC DAY Services and commemorations at various locations eventsgeelong.com.au
Morning Showtime Potato Shed, Drysdale
SATURDAY EASTER SATURDAY
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Pet registrations due
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RAMADAN (until 11 May)
SCHOOL TERM 2 COMMENCES (VIC) (start dates vary, check with your school)
The Merger (cabaret) Potato Shed, Drysdale
For dates and the latest information on events in the Geelong region visit:
Free entry to the National Wool Museum today
25 APRIL 2021
www.geelongaustralia.com.au
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
30 1ST QUARTER
NEW MOON
3RD QUARTER
FULL MOON
MAY
Daniel Martin Geelong Botanic Gardens
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
2020–21 rates: fourth instalment payment due
MOTHER’S DAY
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3
10
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, BIPHOBIA, INTERSEXISM AND TRANSPHOBIA
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK (until 23 May)
MAY 2021
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
For dates and the latest information on events in the Geelong region visit:
30
9
WEDNESDAY
Cabaret Star for Hire (cabaret) Potato Shed, Drysdale
Morning Showtime Potato Shed, Drysdale
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY
4
5
11
12
Free entry to the National Wool Muesum today
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23
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25
www.geelongaustralia.com.au
NATIONAL SORRY DAY
19
26
6
RESTORATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY (TIMOR-LESTE)
RECONCILIATION WEEK (until 3 Jun)
The Magnolia Tree Potato Shed, Drysdale
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14
20
21
27
28
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
1ST QUARTER
NEW MOON
1
WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY
NATIONAL FAMILIES WEEK (until 21 May)
Bellarine DanceFest Potato Shed, Drysdale (until 23 May)
Richard Stubbs (cabaret) Potato Shed, Drysdale
8
15
22
29 3RD QUARTER
FULL MOON
JUNE
Keith Williams Dell, Clifton Springs
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY Lost in Venice (cabaret) Potato Shed, Drysdale
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MABO DAY
6
WORLD REFUGEE DAY
13
7
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY (All states except WA and QLD)
WINTER SOLSTICE
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
Winter Solstice One Act Plays Potato Shed, Drysdale (until 19 Jun)
SCHOOL TERM 2 ENDS (VIC)
REFUGEE WEEK (until 26 Jun)
20
HARD WASTE COLLECTION BOOKINGS:
For dates and the latest information on events in the Geelong region visit:
5272 5444
27 JUNE 2021
28 www.geelongaustralia.com.au
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PUBLIC HOLIDAY
1ST QUARTER
NEW MOON
3RD QUARTER
FULL MOON
JULY
Sean Bell You Yangs from Avalon
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
For dates and the latest information on events in the Geelong region visit:
NAIDOC WEEK (until 11 Jul)
School Holiday shows Potato Shed, Drysdale (until 9 Jul)
4
JULY 2021
SCHOOL TERM 3 COMMENCES (VIC) (start dates vary, check with your school)
5
Morning Showtime Potato Shed, Drysdale
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10
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9
Memoirs and Mullets (cabaret) Potato Shed, Drysdale
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www.geelongaustralia.com.au
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
1ST QUARTER
NEW MOON
3RD QUARTER
FULL MOON
AUGUST
Paula Simpson Eastern Beach Wave Breakers
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
For dates and the latest information on events in the Geelong region visit:
NATIONAL TREE DAY
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8
9
15
16
Geelong Small Business Festival gsbf.com.au (until 31 Aug)
SATURDAY
Connect. Inspire. Grow. gsbf.com.au
NATIONAL ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CHILDREN’S DAY
Margret Fulton The Musical Potato Shed, Drysdale
Morning Showtime Potato Shed, Drysdale
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VIETNAM VETERANS’ DAY
WEAR IT PURPLE DAY DAFFODIL DAY
22 AUGUST 2021
23 www.geelongaustralia.com.au
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26 PUBLIC HOLIDAY
1ST QUARTER
NEW MOON
3RD QUARTER
FULL MOON
SEPTEMBER
Trung Truong Bellarine in Spring
Leisurelink MONDAY
SUNDAY For dates and the latest information on events in the Geelong region visit:
ESSONS for
LIFE
Waterworld
LESSONS Splashdown for
LIFE
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Waterworld
SATURDAY
Newk (cabaret) Potato Shed, Drysdale
Waterworld Splashdown
Splashdown
Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre
Enrol today!
Enrol today!
FATHER’S DAY
FRIDAY
Leisurelink
Leisurelink
Bellarine AquaticBellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre & Sports Centre
Enrol today!
THURSDAY
Morning Showtime Potato Shed, Drysdale
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9
R U OK? DAY
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10
11
CHILD PROTECTION WEEK (until 11 Sep)
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26 SEPTEMBER 2021
School Holiday shows Potato Shed, Drysdale (until 1 Oct)
27 www.geelongaustralia.com.au
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PLOVER APPRECIATION DAY
16
2021–22 rates: first instalment due
SCHOOL TERM 3 ENDS (VIC)
FRIDAY BEFORE THE AFL GRAND FINAL (Date to be confirmed)
23
17
18
AFL GRAND FINAL (Date to be confirmed by AFL)
24
25
With secluded lawns for small groups, open lawns and the contemporary 21st Century Garden the Geelong Botanic Gardens are perfect for your next celebration.
30 PUBLIC HOLIDAY
1ST QUARTER
NEW MOON
3RD QUARTER
FULL MOON
OCTOBER
Chloe Jackson Bee in Spring
SUNDAY
MONDAY
HALLOWEEN SpookFest Potato Shed, Drysdale
31
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARTS (move clocks forward one hour at 2.00am EST)
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
GEELONG CHILDREN’S WEEK
Join us this October as we celebrate seniors in our community.
25 October – 31 October SCHOOL TERM 4 COMMENCES (VIC) (start dates vary, check with your school)
FRIDAY
5
10
11
12
17
18
19
GEELONG CUP
COMMUNITY SAFETY MONTH Geelong Seniors Festival Various locations (until 31 Oct)
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Tango Meets Waltz (dance) Potato Shed, Drysdale
OCTOBER 2021
Practically Perfect - Julie Andrews (caberet) Potato Shed, Drysdale
WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH
Morning Showtime Potato Shed, Drysdale
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24
SATURDAY
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
3
Pl@n B (musical) Potato Shed, Drysdale
UNITED NATIONS DAY
TUESDAY
BARWON MONTH OF ACTION (until 25 Nov)
2
Wallflowering (dance/theatre) Potato Shed, Drysdale
9
CHILDREN’S WEEK (until 30 Oct)
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30
Reclaim the Night eventsgeelong.com.au
25 www.geelongaustralia.com.au
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28 PUBLIC HOLIDAY
1ST QUARTER
NEW MOON
3RD QUARTER
FULL MOON
NOVEMBER
Chris Huby Barwon Heads Haybales
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
MELBOURNE CUP DAY (public holiday Melbourne only)
For dates and the latest information on events in the Geelong region visit:
1
NATIONAL RECYCLING WEEK (until 14 Nov)
Morning Showtime Potato Shed, Drysdale
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2021–22 rates: second instalment due
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REMEMBRANCE DAY
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North Bellarine Film Festival Potato Shed, Drysdale (until 14 Nov)
INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY
WHITE RIBBON DAY – INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Various locations (until 10 Dec)
HAVE YOUR SAY To get involved with issues that are important to you, visit
28 NOVEMBER 2021
29 www.geelongaustralia.com.au
30
SATURDAY
DIWALI
7
21
FRIDAY
FIRE HAZARD INSPECTIONS HAVE COMMENCED MAKE YOUR PROPERTY FIRE READY
geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
1ST QUARTER
NEW MOON
3RD QUARTER
FULL MOON
DECEMBER
Sandy Goddard Spiegeltent
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
YOU’RE INVITED Check out geelongaustralia.com.au/christmas for Christmas activities in Geelong
Morning Showtime Potato Shed, Drysdale
BOXING DAY
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12
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19
26 DECEMBER 2021
FRIDAY
2022 Season Launch Potato Shed, Drysdale
GEELONG CHRISTMAS
12 X 12 Short Plays Potato Shed, Drysdale
THURSDAY
20
CHRISTMAS DAY HOLIDAY
BOXING DAY HOLIDAY
27 www.geelongaustralia.com.au
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SUMMER SOLSTICE
SATURDAY
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY
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15
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10
11
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
SCHOOL TERM 4 ENDS (VIC)
CHRISTMAS EVE
NEW YEAR’S EVE
30 PUBLIC HOLIDAY
17
24
18
25 EXTRA CARDBOARD, BOTTLES OR WRAPPING LEFTOVER FROM CHRISTMAS?
31 1ST QUARTER
CHRISTMAS DAY
NEW MOON
Drop it off for free at the Drysdale or Geelong Resource Recovery Centres.
3RD QUARTER
FULL MOON
THE CIT Y OF GREATER GEELONG
2021 WASTE COLLECTION CALENDAR AREA ONE JANUARY
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MARCH
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Recycling bin fortnightly
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Place your bins out the night before your collection day.
Area one
Area two
Your collection area is:
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CONNECT WITH US
Here are the City of Greater Geelong’s 11
COUNCIL MEETING
councillors and the wards they represent.
To find out when Council meetings are on and to live webstream visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ meetings
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Cr Stephanie Asher Cr Jim Mason AM Cr Trent Sullivan
WINDERMERE WARD
BROWNBILL WARD
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BROWNBILL WARD
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BELLARINE WARD KARDINIA WARD
Cr Bruce Harwood Cr Belinda Moloney Cr Ron Nelson
WINDERMERE WARD
Cr Anthony Aitken Cr Kylie Grzybek
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133 677
SPEAK AND LISTEN: 1300 555 727
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CityofGreaterGeelong
JANUARY
Jacob Heston
Eastern Beach Kombi
MAY
Christopher Pearce
Ocean Grove Surfer Daniel Martin
Geelong Botanic Gardens
SEPTEMBER
FEBRUARY
JUNE
Bellarine in Spring
www.geelongaustralia.com.au
OCTOBER
Bee in Spring
Danka Dear
Cunningham Pier Keith Williams
Dell, Clifton Springs Trung Truong
MARCH
JULY
NOVEMBER
Duc Bui Viet
Clifton Springs Sean Bell
You Yangs from Avalon Chloe Jackson
APRIL
AUGUST
Paula Simpson
Eastern Beach Wave Breakers Chris Huby
Barwon Heads Haybales
DECEMBER
Sandy Goddard
Spiegeltent
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