Citylife 2018 (Issue 1 - February)

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NEWS

FEBRUARY, 2018

Dragon boats paddle it out CityLife is Wodonga Council’s monthly publication and is delivered around Wodonga.

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COUNCIL MEETINGS

Arts Space Wodonga Cnr Lawrence and Hovell St (Mon to Fri, 10am to 5.30pm, Sat 9am to noon)

Council meetings are open to the public and are usually held on the third Monday of the month.

The next meeting is scheduled for February 19. 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.

Baranduda Community Centre 3 Sage Court, Baranduda (Mon to Fri, 9am to 3pm) Belgrade Ave Community Centre 12 Belgrade Ave, Wodonga (Mon to Fri, 9am to 3pm) Felltimber Community Centre 189 Melrose Dr, Wodonga (Weekdays, 9am to 3pm) The Cube Wodonga 118 Hovell St, Wodonga Mon to Fri, 10am to 4pm Wodonga Library 126 Hovell St, Wodonga (Mon to Fri, 10am to 5.30pm, Sat 9am to noon) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Interested in applying for a position with the council? Register your details at wodonga.vic.gov. au/vacancies to receive job alerts about current vacancies.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY In the spirit of reconciliation, Wodonga Council acknowledges the traditional owners of this land on which it stands, and pays its respects to their Elders past, present and future, for they hold the memories, the traditions and the culture of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

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Wodonga’s Gateway Lakes will host the Victorian Dragon Boat Championships this month.

The event will see some of Victoria’s best dragon boat paddlers battle it out for both prestige and bragging rights.

The state championships also prepares the crews for national racing at the annual Australia Dragon Boat Championships, which this year will be held on the Sunshine Coast.

Three race categories will be held during the championships with up to six dragon boats per event, making a total of 120 paddlers on the water at any one time.

First up, there is a 200-metre sprint, which is a fast and furious dash for the line and produces some exciting finishes.

Next there is a 500-metre race, which tests the fitness and stamina of paddlers.

Finally, a two-kilometre race with crews racing twice around the lake to the pounding beat of each boat’s drummer.

Dragon boat racing has cultural origins in ancient China and has evolved into a highly competitive sport right across the globe.

Entry to the Victorian Championships on February 17 and 18 is free, with locals and visitors invited to attend.

Slow, stop, obey near schools School’s back, so make sure you Slow, Stop and Obey at school crossings.

dad or friend on the school crossing who are doing an important job.

It only adds a few minues to your trip, but it takes just a split second to injure a child who is on a school crossing.

So Slow, Stop and Obey to keep both our children and lollipop people safe. It doesn’t take long to slow down and do the right thing.

Slow down when approaching school crossings, stop when you see the ‘STOP’ sign and wait until the lollipop person has cleared the crossing before moving on.

Wodonga Council launched this school crossing safety campaign in 2012 to catch the attention of motorists who do not do the right thing.

Lollipop people deserve a safe work environment too, and remember – that could be your grandma, aunty,

Bulrushes to Boom Town tour How well do you know your city?

Community members are invited to join Mayor Cr Anna Speedie on the next From Bulrushes to Boom Town bus tour of the city on Tuesday, March 6 at 9.15am.

The bus tour is a fantastic way to learn more about

current projects and the future direction of Wodonga, as well as having your questions answered.

The tour is free, with a gold coin donation for morning tea.

TO BOOK GO TO wod.city/BusTourMarch2018

Pool, spa safety Is your swimming pool or spa fence still safe and compliant? If you are unsure, Wodonga Building Services can inspect and issue a compliance notice.

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

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AUSTRALIA DAY

FEBRUARY, 2018

Our Australia Day winners

Talented softballer takes out award Wodonga youngster Ben Jones was named as January’s Young Achiever Support (YAS) Scheme recipient.

Uta Wiltshire has been named Wodonga Citizen of the Year at the Australia Day awards in recognition of the dedication and energy she has poured into the local community.

Known for her commitment and knowledge of Wodonga, Uta has been a terrific ambassador for the city for many decades.

Uta has worn many hats in her life. However, it is her work in the community of which she is most proud of.

As well as being an active member of the Wodonga Show Society’s committee, Uta is a member of the Wodonga Council’s Place Names committee and had been involved with Neighbourhood Watch.

In 2001, Uta joined the Wodonga Historical Society as its treasurer and

soon took on secretarial duties. Her knowledge and expertise of the history of Wodonga is invaluable.

“I see work that needs to be done and I enjoy doing it,” she said. “I have always volunteered, even when my children were in Girl Guides. We moved a lot as a family with my husband in the Army, so now by digging up the history it makes me feel like Wodonga is my town.”

Sheridan Williams, Wodonga’s Young Citizen of the Year, has been an advocate for the LGBTQI members in the community.

She has been instrumental in getting the Alphabet Crews Youth Group — a social group for LGBTQI kids aged 12 to 17 — up and running again.

Sheridan joined the group as she felt it was important to change community attitudes towards LGBTQI people.

The Young Achiever Support Scheme is aimed at assisting young people in their pursuits to participation at a state or national level for activities, events or competitions.

She has participated in Youth Affairs Council of Victoria regional consultations and in local LGBTQI community meetings to provide a youth perspective and voice.

Ben, 14, has been selected to captain the Victorian under 15s softball team at the national championships.

The Border Ovarian Cancer Awareness Group was named Community Organisation of the Year.

He has been playing for the Wodonga Warriors for five years.

The group is dedicated to raising awareness of this cancer, assisting women to recognise the symptoms and supporting those fighting the disease.

During his time with the Warriors, Ben has been selected as best and fairest three times.

The group, made up of many volunteers, including more than 10 committee members, has raised more than $200,000 since their inception in 2012.

He has also represented Softball Albury Wodonga in the under 15s and under 17s.

The group has also set up the Kelsey Watts Memorial Ovarian Cancer Research grant, which will finance ovarian cancer trials for the next three years totalling $108,000.

In 2016-17, he was the association’s under 14s best and fairest. #loveWodonga #wodprojects #cityheart

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YOUR COUNCIL

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Families can access preschool programs

SATISFACTION SURVEY UNDER WAY During February, your household may receive a call from an independent market research agency, National Field Services.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring all children can access preschool programs the year before school.

They are conducting the annual community satisfaction survey on behalf of Victorian councils.

All families can access subsidised preschool, however, eligible families can be provided with 15 hours of free preschool.

They include: a Commonwealth health care card; a Commonwealth pensioner card; Department of Veterans Affairs Gold or White Card; refugee visa (subclass 200); In country special humanitarian visa (subclass 201); Global special humanitarian visa (subclass 201); Temporary humanitarian concern visa (subclass 786); Protectoin visa (subclass 866); Emergency Rescue visa (subclass 203); Woman at risk visa (subclass 204) and bridging visas A-E.

We appreciate you taking the time to assist us with your valuable feedback.

Have your say on island’s future Do you have a vision for, or a connection to Gateway Island?

Wodonga Council is undertaking a review of the Gateway Island Master Plan and wants to hear from Wodonga and district residents about what you value and what you see as the future for the island.

Gateway Island, located on the Murray River flood plain, connects Wodonga The government can also fully and Albury and is used by fund three-year-old children many different community to access preschool in some and sporting groups and circumstances. individuals. For the purposes of this project the island Preschool is available through has been divided into six precincts: Village, Diamond council preschools, Koorie Park, Events area, Gateway First Steps, Wodonga West Lakes, Grazing land and Children’s Centre and other Lincoln Causeway. long day centres.

Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie said many Border residents have connections to the island.

“Some use it for recreation like cycling or dragon boat racing, others enjoy the natural environment, the history, arts and cultural aspects or events that are staged there,” she said.

You are invited to provide your input which will shape the draft Gateway Island Master Plan and there will be an opportunity to comment on this in May.

“Others again will have ideas for possible commercial or tourism initiatives. We would like to hear from as many people as possible.

On Tuesday, February 20, an Open House will be held at The Butter Factory Theatre from 2.30pm to 8.30pm. The project team will be there to provide information and discuss your ideas. You can arrive at any time during these hours and stay for as little or much time as you have available.

“The council wants to include the community’s ideas in the master plan, which will guide future initiatives on the island and be used to seek funding for any new initiatives.”

You can contribute by responding to displays in the library, community centres and council offices or online via social media and the Make Wodonga Yours website.

If you have any questions, please call the council.

SCHOOL CROSSING SAFETY Do you use the school crossings at Beechworth Rd or Melrose Drive near Brockley St or on Moorefield Park Drive?

The council would like to hear from you about your experiences using the crossing through a short survey.

You will need to commit to taking part in a followup survey later in the year.

Head to Make Wodonga Yours to find out more.

FOR MORE INFORMATION makewodongayours.com.au

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

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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 February 19.

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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FEBRUARY, 2018

CELEBRATE AS BATON ARRIVES Residents from Wodonga can begin planning their Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) experience with the street-level detail and community celebrations now available to explore at gc2018.com/qbr.

Road/Pearce St and Brockley St from 9am to 10.15am.

COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS 9am to 11.15am: Junction Square community celebrations. Food vendors, live music by Sal Kimber and the Rollin Wheel and special performances by the Flying Fruit Fly Circus

9.55am: Five-minute stop at Wodonga Senior Secondary College 10am to 10.20am: Takes route as per map 10.20am to 10.30am: Ceremony at Junction Square

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Commonwealth Games with over one third of the world’s population.

“I encourage all our residents and businesses to get behind this historic occasion and save the date now for a morning of colour and celebration as we welcome the baton to Wodonga.”

Wodonga residents are encouraged to line the streets to wave the baton on as it passes by. Local schools have been busy creating artwork to bring some celebratory colour to the streets during the relay.

“This will be such an exciting day for our community as we play our part in the baton’s international journey,”

Kerryn Anderson Glenda Bailey Dawn Cardwell Michael Carter Graham Cassidy Michelle Chalwell Kim Franzke Lauren-Jean Germany

Public buses from 8.30am to 11am will have alternative pick up points. High St will operate from Hovell St outside the Cube Courtyard.

Smythe St bus stop will operate from the opposite side of the road on Smythe St.

The following roads will be closed on Thursday, February 15, 2018 during the event.

• Church St between Elgin Boulevard and Bond St from 6am to 12.30pm.

After travelling an astonishing 288 days throughout the Commonwealth, the Queen’s Baton arrived onto Australian soil in Brisbane on December 24, 2017, having shared the dream of Gold Coast 2018

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• Brockley St between Melrose Drive and Beechworth Road from 9am to 10.40am. Elgin Boulevard between Hovell St and Smythe St from 9am to 11am. Beechworth Road between Wilson St and Lawrence St 9am to 10.45am. (North bound lane only).

9.25am: Baton leaves Catholic College Wodonga

The baton will begin the local journey on Thursday, February 15 at Catholic College Wodonga and head along to Melrose Drive before going up Brockley St stopping at Wodonga Senior Secondary College before turning on to Beechworth Rd into High St and finishing at Junction Square for a community celebration.

BATONBEARERS FOR WODONGA

Lauren Jackson Shane Martin Kymbal McGrath Alannah McKeown David Milne

The High St taxi rank will be relocated to the Oak car park off Hovell St (opposite Wodonga Council).

• High St between Lawrence St and South St from 8.30am to 11am.

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• Silva Drive from 9am to 10am. Melrose Drive between Felltimber Creek

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New immunisation dates

Join in, help keep our city clean Help our environment by joining in Wodonga’s Clean Up Australia Day at Willow Park on Sunday, March 4.

Participants can register on the day or sign up via cleanupaustraliaday.org. au.

If you’ve registered and got Clean Up Australia Day branded bags, Wodonga Council will assist by picking up the collected waste.

Wodonga Council has released its monthly immunisation dates.

Monthly immunisation clinics, which were held on the fourth Thursday of each month at Stanley Street, have ceased.

Send a text to 0438 698 306 with a cross street location and a truck will collect it.

A new immunisation clinic will be held at Felltimber Community Centre on the fourth Thursday of each month from 4pm to 5pm.

For more information or dates, visit our website or call 1800 655 390.

Digging for bardi grubs in reserve not allowed Residents are reminded that digging for bardi grubs is not allowed.

After extensive planting of shrubs and grasses in Clyde Cameron Reserve on National Tree Day in 2016, people have been digging for bardi grubs.

Welcome back Mrs Mac Wodonga Library has welcomed back its much-loved librarian and Storytime host Heather McNamara or ‘Mrs Mac’.

Mrs Mac returned in January after taking long service leave for six months and enjoyed a sea change.

Yvette Hawkins had been

filling in as Storytime host in Mrs Mac’s leave.

Sharing the love of reading and books with children, babies and toddlers will once again be on the agenda for Mrs Mac. “I enjoyed my time away but I did miss reading to all the children,” Mrs Mac said.

There’s lots to love On Valentine’s Day, Wodonga Library is calling on everyone who loves books and reading to join in Library Lovers’ Day. Everyone is invited to enjoy all that the library has on offer including access to print and ebooks (fiction and non-fiction), magazines, interactive floor, Storytime, tech sessions, Family History Society and more.

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be held to celebrate from 10.30am to 11am.

Various interest groups also meet regularly at the library, including Friends of Wodonga Library, book clubs, Young Writers and the Manga and Anime Club.

Visitors who aren’t already members can join if they wish – it’s free. You can also borrow items from any of the 100 ‘Swift’ libraries.

Mrs Mac and Yvette will again lead Storytime this month as the program returns to the library.

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Preschool: Mondays from 10.30am for three to five year olds

Toddler: Wednesdays from 10.30am for 18 months to three year olds Cuddles: Fridays from 10.30am for newborns to 18 months.

TO LISTEN TO MRS MAC youtube.com/userstorytime/ anytime

There have also been instances of grubbing in bushland reserves in Wodonga.

The grubbing, where people dig up bardi grubs, has damaged some of the plants.

The lack of grubs has a potentially negative effect on the environment but it has also ruined the work of volunteers.

Many of the plantings were undertaken by Landcare volunteers and students from Wodonga Catholic College.

The grubbing has occurred at both the Pearce Street and Huon Creek Road end of the reserve.

The damage is believed to have occurred in November and December last year.

The plants were wellestablished and were cared for by a small band of volunteers.

Bardi grubs are used extensively by fishermen as bait.

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Fridays on My Mind Friday, March 2 5.30pm to 8.30pm Arts Space Wodonga The Cube Wodonga Wodonga Library Your gateway to the weekend! Relax and Unwind. Have you got Fridays on your mind? Experience performance, talks and art while enjoying gourmet food and wine. Featuring Bustamento.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9300 Ages: All Cost: Free

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Queen's Baton Relay Thursday, February 15 See December CityLife p. 5 for times

Melrose Drive, Brockley St, High St and finishing in Junction Place, Wodonga Local legends are be carrying the Queen’s Baton in Wodonga as it journeys towards its final destination, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

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Clean Up Australia Day Sunday, March 4 8am to 10am Willow Park Wodonga Grab some gloves and join in the clean up effort with a free barbecue to say thank you. Simply go to cleanupaustraliaday.org.au and click register to join our event, or create your own clean up area.

Enquiries: Clean Up Australia Day 1800 282 389 Ages: All

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Love Songs Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky Thursday, February 13, 7.30pm An intimate evening with the high priestess of Australian pop Kate Ceberano and musical partner, ARIA and Helpmann award-winning, Paul Grabowsky. The duo present stripped back renditions of some of the great love songs of the past 50 years.

Tickets: $59.90, members $44.90, Group 8+ Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets For an additional $45 treat yourself to a two-course dinner and drink at Huon Hill before the show.

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Belvoir Park Community Wood-fired Oven Sunday, February 11 11am to 2pm Members of the community are invited to bring their own pizza ingredients and use the communal pizza oven, cooked by Wodonga Apex Club.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9300 Ages: All Cost: Free

From bulrushes to boomtown tour Tuesday, March 6 9.15am to 11.45am Join Mayor Cr Anna Speedie on a tour of the city.

Learn more about current projects and the future direction of Wodonga and have your questions answered.

RSVP: By at wod.city/BusTourMarch2018 or phone Fiona at the council offices on (02) 6022 9202 Ages: All Cost: Free tour. Gold coin donation for morning tea

PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON

The 78-Storey Treehouse Saturday, March 10, 2pm and 6pm A play by Richard Tulloch, adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.

The team behind The 13, 26 and 52-Storey Treehouses Live on Stage returns with the newest, biggest, brightest blockbuster in the series … but watch out for those cows!

Andy and Terry’s treehouse just keeps on growing. With yet another 13 levels, it’s now got a Scribbletorium, a highsecurity potato chip storage facility (guarded by one very angry duck!) and even an open-air movie theatre.

Tickets: $20, members $15, family of four $70, members family of four $50 Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

BONEGILLA MIGRANT EXPERIENCE

Bonegilla by the Weir Bonegilla Migrant Experience Site open 10am to 4pm daily Saturday, March 10 to Sunday, March 12 Join one of our guided tours, enjoy a self-guided tour or take the suitcase trail.

Bring a picnic, play one of our traditional games and enjoy the surrounds for a little longer. This is your opportunity to explore, understand and appreciate Wodonga’s National Heritage Listed site.

Enquiries: (02) 6020 6912 Ages: All Cost for guided tour: Adults $11, children $9, family of four $25 Entry/self guided tours: Free

ARTS SPACE WODONGA

Inheritance Exhibition by Penelope Campbell Arts Space Wodonga Friday, February 2 to Saturday, March 10 This multimedia exhibition comprises sculpture, recycled textiles and ‘inherited’ objects found by Campbell. The crocheted and embroidered organic forms are suggestive of mutating cells - spilling out of china tea cups, ornate silver trays and antique pocket watches. Have fun with our Interactive Table in the gallery.

Cell Mutation Creation:

Participants will collaborate to create a cell mutation installation, later forming part of the exhibition.

Thursday, February 22 6pm to 7.30pm Cost: $5, refreshments included Bookings required: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

Fridays on My Mind - Highlights Arts Space Wodonga Friday, March 2, 5.30 to 8.30pm

Rockquiz: Join Grooveyard Hammond Combo for live music

and trivia. Test your skills and knowledge to challenge yourself.

Session times: 5.45pm, 6.15pm, 6.45pm, 7.15pm and 7.45pm.

All ages welcome (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)

Heirloom in Time, 2015, Penelope Campbell, recycled hand-stitched doilies, embroideries, lace and polyfibre fill, hot glue and found replica fob watches.

Cost: Free Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600

ARTS SPACE WODONGA FOR KIDS

Art Buzz Fridays in Victorian school terms 10.30am to 11.30am Arts Space Wodonga Hands-on art making for children. A weekly program that enables children to work with materials and themes that relate to the Arts Space exhibition.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Ages: Three to fiveyear-olds with their parent or guardian Cost: $5 per family Art buzzer enjoying creating a bush landscape, inspired by Abi Thompson’s exhibition Soundscapes, 2017.

Just Paint

Wednesdays in Victorian school terms 4pm to 5pm Arts Space Wodonga Drop in after school to just paint! Perfect for kids who love art and want to experiment.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Ages: Primary and secondary students Cost: $10 per child per session Children with their Just Paint artwork.

WODONGA LIBRARY

Tinker Team Term 1 Monday, February 5 and every Monday in Victorian school terms 4pm to 5.30pm Wodonga Library Get hands-on with technology in the library’s after school maker space. Learn about programming, robotics, design and electronics.

Bookings required at wodongalibrary.com.au Ages: 10 to 15 years Cost: Free

Storytime Resumes Monday, February 5 at the new time of 10.30am, in Victorian school terms Wodonga Library Preschool: Mondays, 10.30am for three to five-year-olds Toddler: Wednesdays, 10.30am for 18 months to three-year-olds Cuddles: Fridays, 10.30am for newborns to 18 months Bring your child to the session of your choice. wodongalibrary.com.au Cost: Free

Lego Club Monday, February 12 and 26, March 26 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.

Bookings required at wodongalibrary.com.au Age: 7+ Cost: Free

Minecraft Tuesday, February 13 and 27 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library Enjoy playing Minecraft?

Join us fortnightly to create and explore your own 3D virtual world using our surface pro computers.

Bookings required at wodongalibrary.com.au Age: 7+ Cost: Free

Library Lovers' Day

Anime and Manga Club

Wednesday, February 14 10.30am Wodonga Library

Thursday, February 15 5.30pm to 7.30pm Wodonga Library

Celebrate at our inaugural Book Tasting. Find a new book love by sampling a title or two from our carefully selected menu in our reading cafĂŠ and partake in some morning tea. wodongalibrary.com.au 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. wodongalibrary.com.au Age: High school Cost: $5 for pizza

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Tuesday, February 6 and 20 March 6 and 20 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library This group is for young people with disabilities to engage at the library, meet new people, and enjoy sensory rich activities.

Friday, March 2: Get the most out of your iPhone or iPad 10am to noon Wodonga Library IT classes at the Wodonga Library.

Check out the website for topics and go along with the willingness to learn something new.

Bookings essential.

Bookings required at wodongalibrary.com.au Cost: Free

Bookings required at wodongalibrary.com.au Age: School age Cost: Free

Young Writers

Pop Culture Club

Thursday, February 8 and 22 March 8 and 22 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library If you like to write or draw, this is an afternoon just for you! Meet other writers and illustrators to discuss ideas, work on your current projects and share you work with others.

Age: 8 to 14 Cost: Free Bookings required at wodongalibrary.com.au

Thursday, March 8 5.30pm to 7.30pm Wodonga Library A social group for anyone who loves gaming, comics, manga, board games and fandom. Meet up with likeminded people aged 18 to 25. Please RSVP by going to wodongalibrary.com.au wodongalibrary.com.au Age: 18 to 25 Cost: Free

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Albury Wodonga Music Group Mosaic bowl creation

YOGA & SOUND HEALING Calm the mind and body whilst giving yourself permission to rest deeply through the restorative Yoga, soothing sounds and mindful meditation.

Wednesdays from March 7, 6pm to 7pm, Thursdays from March 8, 11.30am to 12.30pm, $10 per session. Bookings essential. No experience is needed, all levels welcome.

Three sessions, Monday, February 19 to March 5, 6pm to 9pm, Cost: $80 for three week program including all material.

Create your own beautiful pieces of mosaic art with help from our highly qualified facilitator Fiona Murray. This program is designed for both the beginner and experienced person. Be surprised with what you can create.

Starts Wednesday, January 10 running weekly throughout the year, 6pm to 8pm Cost: Gold coin donation Bring along your guitar or other musical instruments

and have fun, learn new skills and work on songs together. All skill levels welcome.

For more information please contact Allan on 0458 800 511.

Bongo Bash CLOSING THE GAP ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) Wednesdays from February 14 to March 28, 11am to 11.45am, $5 per session Are you someone who struggles to understand new technology? Bring along your laptop, mobile phone or smart device and learn some tips from students from Catholic College Wodonga. Receive one-on-one tutoring and learn at your own pace.

Clear your mind, energise your body, build core strength and learn breathing techniques to slow down the ageing process. Our qualified tutor, Carol Smith, will teach you how to benefit from traditional Yang style Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Bookings essential Tuesdays and Thursdays during school terms, February 6, to March 27, 9.30am to 10.30am $10 per session

Bongo Bash is a great way to learn to drum with authentic African drummers!

Ada will guide you through easy beats that are fun, help to release stress and combat depression, boost your immune and allow for social and creative development.

Weekly, commencing January 12, 2018 12.30pm to 2.30pm Free Enjoy a relaxing afternoon and get crafty with others while sharing or learning new skills. Feel free to bring your own craft project and enjoy a cuppa with friends. Program is designed for all ages and abilities. Some materials supplied.

We all know laughter feels good, but did you know that it is also a form of complementary medicine that improves our physical and psychological health.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Term 1 Fortnightly, Thursdays on February 1, 15 and March 1, 15 and 29.

Term 2 Fortnightly, Thursdays on April 19 and May 3, 17, 31 and June 14 and 28 Time: 4pm to 5pm Cost: $10 per session

Community Cooking Supported by the Albury Wodonga Regional Food share, Community Cooking provides a relaxing environment where individuals are provided with a free meal, whilst learning new cooking skills with great company. This is a food relief program.

Term 1: Wednesdays, Febuary 7 to March 28 Term 2: Wednesdays, April 18 to June 27 Cost: Free, gold coin optional.

RSVP preferred for catering purposes.

Relaxation Meditation Be guided through simple Term 1: Thursday, February 1 to March 1 meditations that relax the mind and body and Term 2: Thursday, May 3 enjoy the journey to a to May 31 deep level of relaxation Times: 6pm (newcomers), and contentment.

6.30pm to 7.30pm Each session will start (meditation) with a relaxing ‘stillness’ Cost: Free meditation followed by a different topic.

Scrabble Club Come and challenge your word skills and stimulate your mind in a fun game of Scrabble. All skill levels, and ages welcome.

Term 1 - First and third Thursday of the month, February 1 to March 15 Term 2 - First and third Thursday of the month, April 5 to June 21 Time: 5pm to 8pm Gold coin donation.

Laughter Yoga Weekly during terms Term 1 – February 1 to March 29 Term 2 – April 19 to June 28 9.30am to 10am Gold coin donation optional.

Emotional Wellness - Key to Happiness Part II: How to Effectively Manage Stress Saturday, February 17 OR Saturday, February 24 Time: 10am to 12.30pm Cost: Free Part II of Emotional Wellness is a prerequisite for this final part III of Emotional Wellness.

Emotional Wellness - Key to Happiness Part III: How to Create Authentic Happiness Saturday, March 17 OR Saturday, March 24 Time: 10am to 12.30pm Cost: Free Bookings essential. Contact Padma on 0400 474 939 or email: nahvaus@gmail.com

For more information or to make a booking, please phone (02) 6043 4550.

Felltimber Community Centre will close at 3pm on Wednesday, December 20 and reopen on Wednesday, January 10 at 9am.

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YOGA & SOUND HEALING Calm the mind and body whilst giving yourself permission to rest deeply through the restorative Yoga, soothing sounds and mindful meditation.

Tuesdays from Febuary 27 to March 27, 11am to noon, $10 per session Bookings essential No experience is needed, all levels are welcome.

Three Tuesdays, February 6, 13 and 20 6.30pm to 8.30pm Parenting skills for resolving teenage behaviour problems Come along and learn: • Some common ground shared by parents • New understandings of adolescence • A three-option model and flow chart for decisionmaking • Self check-in, first - for parents • Building relationship with your teenager • Skills for tough conversations Bookings essential $50 per person or per couple

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Baranduda classes - Tuesdays during school terms, February 6, to March 27, 9.30am to 10.30am Clear your mind, energise your body, build core strength and learn breathing techniques to slow down the ageing process. Our qualified tutor, Carol Smith will teach you how to benefit from traditional Yang style Tai Chi and Qi Gong, to assist you in living a full and healthy lifestyle. Bookings essential $10 per session

Saturday , March 17, 2018 6.30pm to 9.30pm Baranduda Community Centre Time to don your favourite attire and join us for a fun filled night of laughs and shenanigans at our first ever Bogan Bingo night. So if it’s your fave flanny, footy shorts, daggiest trackies and moccies or perhaps some flouro active wear, dress up as bogan as you dare! Prizes for the best dressed and best dressed couple.

Cost: $10 per person

Have you got the travel bug?

Looking for places to go or stories to share?

Are you interested in joining a group who wish to share their experiences, plan a trip or tell your stories with like-minded community members?

No cost, no catch, no commitments Open to all ages and experiences Register your interest today with Baranduda Community Centre

For more information or to make a booking, please phone (02) 6020 8643.

Baranduda Community Centre will close at 3pm on Wednesday, December 20 and reopen on Wednesday, January 10 at 9am.

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Deb Dresses at Felltimber Community Centre

Felltimber Community Centre

Felltimber Community Centre has a variety of beautiful deb dresses and wedding dresses available to hire at no cost.

smalltalk Wodonga Council Supported Playgroup – 11.30am to 1.30pm – Mondays during school terms.

Multiple birth Playgroup – 10am to Noon – Wednesdays during school terms.

Friday Playgroup – 9.30am to 11.30am – Fridays during school terms.

A deposit of $80 is required and returned to you when you return the dress.

Please feel free to come and enquire between 9am to 3pm weekdays.

Belgrade Avenue Community Centre Tuesday Playgroup – 9.30am to 11.30am, Tuesdays during school terms.

Walking Groups at Felltimber

Grandparent Playgroup – 9.30am to 11.30am. Wednesdays during school terms.

If you want a fun, social way to keep fit and healthy, there a number of Wodonga walking groups for various levels of fitness and abilities.

smalltalk Wodonga Council Supported Playgroup – 9.30am to 11.30am – Thursdays during school terms.

Baranduda Community Centre Playgroup - 9.30am to 11.30am, Mondays during school terms

For more information, please phone Barb Stieber on 0418 972 667.

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COMMUNITY

FEBRUARY, 2018

No idle hands here

Community in action Number of members: 65 Fundraising target: New purpose-built Men’s Shed in Wodonga (stretch target of $230,000) Funding sources: • Victorian Government ($60,000 men’s shed grant) • Wodonga Council ($10,500 from the Community Access and Budget Funding allocation) • Donations and sponsorship from community organisations: $34,000 • Donations from corporate and business sponsors: $43,500 • Internal fundraising: $52,700 In-kind support: Estimated between $140,000 to $180,000

The new Wodonga Men’s Shed in Jamieson Court stands as a reminder of how a community can come together to build a dream.

Desperately needing a bigger space as their membership had expanded, Wodonga Men’s Shed members started fundraising in January 2016.

Less than two years later, their new shed — nine times bigger than their old home in Emerald Court — is one of the best purpose-built Men’s Shed facilities in North East Victoria.

Wodonga Men’s Shed chairman Adrian Adair said their success came down to the in-kind support and donations from the community.

“I don’t think we thought we’d ever be so successful,” Mr Adair said.

“Our members held barbecues, sold kindling through APCO and repurposed wheelie walkers selling them for $20 each.

“A lot of our internal fundraising came down to the skills we had.

“One of our members is a retired landscape gardnerer and he designed and did all the work in our gardens.

Mr Adair said the group applied for government grants but also sought funds from community organisations such as Rotary, Apex, the Old Boys Hostel, Masonic Lodge and many more.

Wodonga Men’s Shed is always looking for members.

“Blokes when they retire, they sometimes don’t know what to do with themselves,” Mr Adair said.

“For a bunch of 65 blokes, it’s an amazing effort to have so much success.”

“They can come down and get involved with the handson stuff like our bird nesting boxes or sanding and oiling preschool equipment.

Phase one of the project included a target of $230,000 for the build and fitout of the facility.

“If they need to have a chat, there is always someone here who is willing to listento them.”

Does your community group need a funding boost?

Could your organisation use up to $3000 to make a difference to the community?

Community Impact Grants are now open and allow the community to make a difference by tackling social and health issues.

The program aims to empower community organisations and individuals to grow ideas in an innovative and creative way, ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES

as well as looking to improve the city.

The grant can tackle issues such as obesity, family violence, mental illness and drug and alcohol-related harm.

Community organisations and notfor-profits can apply for up to $3000.

SITE Disability Services used their grant last year to build a stronger,

more-inclusive community while Border BMX Club spent their grant on an amazing community event.

You can also use a grant to enhance arts and culture or to address environmental sustainability.

Individuals auspiced by a community organisation can also apply for grants.

The grants help to strengthen

programs and services that meet the community’s needs.

They also encourage people to volunteer or participate in their community.

Grant applications close at 5pm on Thursday, February 22.

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

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Create, paint after school Drop in after school to Arts Space Wodonga to Just Paint.

Get creative with a variety of painting materials and tools.

Just Paint is perfect for kids who love art and want to experiment with a variety of ways to express themselves creatively.

Just Paint is on every Wednesday during the Victorian school terms from 4pm to 5pm except during installation weeks when the gallery is closed.

It costs $10 per child per session. Just Paint is for primary and secondary students.

Inherited objects as art Inheritance offers a tactile exploration into personal identity and genealogy.

The exhibition comprises sculpture, recycled and reconstructed textiles and ‘inherited’ objects.

The crocheted and embroidered organic forms suggest mutating cells –

altering in shape and spilling out of teacups, ornate silver trays, vintage teaspoons and antique pocket watches.

The artist also reveals her acknowledgment and acceptance of possessing an inherited gene mutation.

Inheritance runs until March 10.

Cell mutation creation

Marching right into Friday

Learn new skills from Melbourne-based artist Penelope Campbell at Cell Mutation Creation at Arts Space Wodonga.

Fridays on My Mind returns with Bustamento making a return to The Cube Wodonga courtyard stage on Friday, March 2.

Penelope will guide you through a practical workshop on Thursday, February 22 where participants will collaborate to create a cell mutation installation.

The installation will later form part of the exhibition Inheritance.

There will also be an interactive table to make collages using linen, lace, embroideries and doilies.

The workshop will run from 6pm to 7.30pm. Cost is $5 and bookings are required.

Led by renowned Australian musician Nicky Bomba, the seven-piece ensemble pay homage to the upbeat rhythms of the Caribbean.

The courtyard and surrounding venues will be brought to life between 5pm and 8pm with entertainment and activities, as well as delicious food and drinks.

As well as live music, Wodonga Library will be transformed in the world of Dr Seuss.

Visitors can try their hand at juggling, ‘fishing’ for red and blue fish, or creating their own silly rhymes.

The Cube Wodonga will also be hosting Rev Head Slot Cars in the north auditorium where parents and children will be able to compete against one another.

Historic site in your own backyard A huge part of Australia’s history is right in our own backyard — but have you taken the time to visit?

From 1947 to 1971, more than 300,000 migrants passed through the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre.

Today, it is estimated around 1.5 million people are descendants of former residents from the camp.

Time for another storey Come and laugh as The Cube Wodonga presents The 78 Storey Treehouse on Saturday, March 10.

Live on Stage returns with the newest, biggest, brightest blockbuster.

The play is by Richard Tulloch and has been adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.

The treehouse now has a Scribbletorium, a highsecurity potato chip storage facility and even an open-air movie theatre.

The team behind The 13, 26 and 52-Storey Treehouses

The sessions are at 2pm and 6pm.

On your way to the weir during March long weekend, why not stop in and experience the stories nd history of the centre first?

Join one of our guided tours, enjoy a self-guided tour or take the suitcase trail.

Bring a picnic and play a traditional game. Guided tours are $11 for adults, $9 for children and $25 for a family of four.

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ENTERTAINMENT

FEBRUARY, 2018

It’s love at first listen

Kate and Paul are a match made in musical heaven

Presenting the best young comedians on the Border, Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s (MICF) oneof-a-kind, national secondary school comedy competition is open to people aged 14 to 18 (years 9 to 12).

Join the high priestess of Australian pop Kate Ceberano and musical partner, ARIA and Helpmann Awardwinning Paul Grabowsky at The Cube Wodonga on Tuesday, February 13.

Hosted by a special guest comedian, the evening will keep you entertained with acombination of stand-up, sketch, physical and musical acts.

This personal journey into words and music by two of Australia’s most respected musicians sees reinterpretations of some of the great love songs of the past 50 years.

Anything goes as long on Thursday, March 15 as it’s funny!

The effect on audiences is palpable as Kate and Paul present stripped back renditions of love songs selected because of their ability to connect on a deep emotional level and, more importantly, because they have influenced both artists at some point in their lives.

As an award-winning jazz singer, Kate has lived the rock star life jazz vocalists dream of.

In the wake of her 24 albums, countless awards, TV appearances, festival highlight performances and generally prolific creative output, Kate stands as the icon emerging artists appeal to for hope, integrity and pride in their own musical endeavours.

Workshops, show for renowned clowns

The winning comedians will progress to Melbourne for the finals and will be in the running to win a $2500 prize package.

Ceberano is more than a National Treasure. She is a cultural diplomat and carries with her the torch to light a thousand paths for future of live jazz vocalists.

Paul’s contribution to Australian jazz is vast and deep and his influence underscores generations with his wise, wonderful and whimsical way of approaching music making.

The two have not worked as intimately together since their legendary heydays together at the Continental in Prahran in 1996.

Join them at The Cube Wodonga as they reunite for an intimate evening of music and love songs.

FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS thecubewodonga.com.au

To register or for more information visit classclowns. com.au There will also be free comedy workshops on Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14 led by experienced funny guy Kyle Walmsley.

For tickets or bookings, please contact the box office on (02) 6022 9311 or visit thecubewodonga.com.au

Join and become part of The Cube family a friend to every performance presented

by The Cube Wodonga as part of our season and for participating external hirer performances throughout the year;

Become a member of The Cube Wodonga and help your local venue bring amazing performances to your town.

Enjoy the great benefits including member VIP events with opportunities to meet the artists and go on behindthe-scenes tours, as well as discounts to all shows.

As a member, you will also have the opportunity to have input on future season programs and help The Cube Wodonga improve what it does.

The Cube Wodonga membership* costs $44 and you will receive all of the following benefits.

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Two free tickets to a Cube Wodonga 2018 Season Show*

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Special members prices for your immediate family (up to four people) to family season shows

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A membership card that gives you online access to membership pricing and special offers

including: 30 per cent off your stay with Quest Wodonga; 10 per cent off purchases at The Cube Bar; Free tap beer, house wine or soft drink with any main meal at Huon Hill Wodonga; 10 per cent off all services at The Wodonga Beauty Room; 10 per cent off all purchases at Café Grove; and, And much, much more.

You can purchase your membership online at The Cube Wodonga website at any time or over the phone or in person at The Cube Wodonga box office from Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.

* Conditions: Not available for shows listed no free tickets.

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