COMMUNITY EVENT Soak City Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 10am to 2pm Richardson Park, Junction Place Ages: All Cost: Free Enquiries: Samantha Lampe on (02) 6022 9232 Come along to Soak City and beat the heat. Located in the new Richardson Park, Soak City will combine the existing water play with exciting temporary structures. Venture through the ‘car wash’ and test out the water wall while Mum and Dad enjoy a coffee or lunch from nearby traders. Be sure to wear your swimmers and slip, slop, slap!
What's on? FEBRUARY TO MARCH
THE CUBE WODONGA
Summer Session Friday, February 22 7pm to 9pm
WODONGA LIBRARY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CUBE WODONGA PRESENT
Author Talk by Carly Findlay - Say Hello
Join us to chill out at this cool summer session. Get a taste of some awesome musicians, from new to the scene through to renowned local bands. Enjoy a night of live music, with entry only $5 per person. There’s snacks provided and drinks at bar prices, making this your new Friday night after-work destination.
Thursday, March 7, 6pm (Auslan interpreted)
Tickets: All tickets $5 Bookings encouraged, walk-ups welcomed
Tickets: $12.50, Cube members $10 Book at thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
Award-winning writer and appearance activist Carly Findlay discusses her bold, brave and thought-provoking memoir, that challenges assumptions and beliefs about what it is like to have a visibly different appearance. Books for sale and a signing session after the talk.
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Tinker Team Monday, February 4 and 18, March 4 and 18 4pm to 5.30pm
Tuesday, February 5, March 5 and 19 4pm to 5pm This group is for young people with disabilities to engage at the library, meet new people and enjoy sensory rich activities. Ages: School age. Cost: Free Bookings essential at wodongalibrary.com.au
LEGO Club Monday, February 11, 25 and March 25 4pm to 5pm Can you build anything out of LEGO? This club is for you. Join in the fortnightly challenges to see if you are a master builder. Ages: 7+. Cost: Free Bookings essential at wodongalibrary.com.au
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Harry Potter Book Night Thursday, February 7 Wizarding World Activities 4.30pm to 6pm Free, all ages welcome. Drop in wearing your best wizarding garb to celebrate everything from the world of Harry Potter! Gaze into the Mirror of Erised for your magical portrait, test out your wizarding skills or make a bewitching craft to take home. Trivia Competition 6.30pm to 8.30pm Free, ages eight +. Participants under 12 must attend with a parent or carer. Bookings: wod.city/HPTrivia19 Put your knowledge to the test in the ultimate Harry Potter themed trivia competition! Get together a group of friends (max 8 per table) and try your luck over several rounds of wizarding world questions. Bookings harrypotterbooknight.com #HarryPotterBookNight essential.
SHARE THE MAGIC
ARTS SPACE WODONGA
Graphia Mary-Jane Griggs Opening: Friday, February 1, 5.30pm Exhibiting to March 2 Artists Talk: Saturday, February 9, 10am Free morning tea provided In this new body of work, Mary-Jane Griggs explores the fundamental relationship between pattern and self-expression. This exhibition is the outcome of Griggs’ experimentation and extended play with pattern. Folly (detail) 2018, Mary-Jane Griggs, graphite on paper, 57 x 28cm
Learning through Art by Investment in Art 2009-2019 Artstream Collectors Opening: Thursday, March 7, 5.30pm Exhibiting to March 16 This collection reflects the artists’ response to the environment, to where and how we live. It includes works on canvas, paper, sculpture, photography and video and balances purchasing art for investment value and for art’s sake. The exhibition finalises the 10-year model of collecting, learning and networking in Australian art. Mapping the Outback (detail) 2011, Jo Davenport, work on paper, 125 x 180cm
Minecraft
Pop Culture Club
Tuesday, February 12 and 26, March 12 and 26, 4pm to 5pm Enjoy playing Minecraft? Join us fortnightly to create and explore your own 3D virtual world using our surface pro computers.
Thursday, February 14, March 14 5.30pm to 7.30pm For anyone who loves gaming, comics, manga, board games and fandom.
Ages: 7+ Cost: Free Bookings essential at wodongalibrary.com.au
Ages: 18 to 25 Cost: Free Bookings essential at wodongalibrary.com.au
Beer and Bingo
Making Tracks
Tuesday, February 12, 26 and March 12 6pm to 8.30pm Come along for a night of fun at the library. Eyes down at 6.30pm. Beer, cider, wine and soft drink available for purchase. BYO snacks
Saturday, February 16, March 2, 16, 30 10m to noon A workshop for local youth to help hone a zine for publication and create an emerging writers community.
Ages: 18+. Cost: Free entry Bookings essential at wodongalibrary.com.au
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Ages: Under 25. Cost: Free Bookings essential at wodongalibrary.com.au
Library Lovers’ Day
Anime and Manga Club
Thursday, February 14, 10.30am It’s time to share the library love with morning tea and special activities highlighting the many ways Libraries Change Lives.
Thursday, February 21, March 21 5.30pm to 7.30pm A monthly meet up for fans of Japanese pop-culture. Join other enthusiasts to discuss your favourites.
Ages: All Cost: Free Enquiries: wodongalibrary.com.au
Ages: High school Cost: $5 for pizza Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330
ARTS SPACE WODONGA FOR KIDS Just Paint Wednesdays in Victorian school terms* 4pm to 5pm 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 *except installation weeks.
Music in the Gallery Tuesday, February 26, 10.30am to 12pm Featuring James Strachan (keyboard) Book at thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets $5 per person, $20 per class group, $30 group of 10 All ages welcome (children must be accompanied) Arts Space Wodonga and Murray Conservatorium continue to collaborate, bringing joy to audiences through the thoughtful matching of art and music. Join us as art and music collide through this vibrant display of local talent.
Art Buzz Fridays in Victorian school terms* 10.30am to 11.30am A weekly program where children work with materials and themes that relate to the exhibition. Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Ages: Three to five-year-olds with parent or guardian Cost: $5 per family *except installation weeks.
COMMUNITY BUS TOUR
COMMUNITY EVENT
From Bulrushes to Boom town bus tour Tuesday, February 12, 5pm to 7pm twilight tour Ages: All Cost: Free Book at wod.city/BusTour-Feb2019 Join a Wodonga councillor on a tour of the city. Learn about current projects and the future direction of Wodonga and have your questions answered. Tour will conclude at Junction Square, where you can enjoy local traders wares and continue the conversation if you wish. 2019 morning tours Tuesday, May 14, 9.15am Book at wod.city/BusTour-May2019 Tuesday, August 6, 9.15am Book at wod.city/BusTour-Aug2019
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Fridays On My Mind Friday, March 1 5.30pm to 8.30pm Your gateway to the weekend. Relax and unwind, we’ve got Fridays on our mind. Ages: All Cost: Free Enquiries: facebook/WodongaFridaysOnMyMind
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