What's On 2018 (Issue 1 - February to March)

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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

CITY OF WODONGA WORKSHOPS

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

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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

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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.

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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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Tech Sessions

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