COMMUNITY EVENT
W H AT ' S O N ? FEBRUARY TO MARCH
BELVOIR PARK COMMUNITY WOOD-FIRED OVEN Sunday, February 9, 11am to 2pm Sunday, March 15, 11am to 2pm Belvoir Park, Wodonga Members of the community are asked to bring their own pizza ingredients and share in the communal pizza oven, cooked by council staff. BYO chair/picnic rug. BYO pizza tray, and other personal catering requirements. For more information and private booking enquiries, contact Duryarne Streat on (02) 6022 9356
A R T + C U LT U R E F E S T I VA L
SUITCASE STORYTIME & POP-UP
Hairy Maclary’s Bone, page 4 © Lynley Dodd, 1984. Reproduced courtesy of the artist and Penguin Random House New Zealand.
UPSTREAM - FESTIVAL OF ART + CULTURE
LYNLEY DODD: HAIRY MACLARY
Friday, March 6 to Monday, March 9 Albury-Wodonga, various locations and times
SUITCASE STORYTIME BY WODONGA LIBRARY Thursday, February 27, 10.30am to 11am, Wodonga Plaza Join the Wodonga Library team as we enjoy the wonderful books brought to us by Lynley Dodd.
Across four days there will be a host of activities which celebrate our rich art and cultural fabric and place a spotlight on creativity. This inaugural event will feature diverse art forms in prominent central and natural public locations. Upstream gives everyone a chance to explore and experience opportunities featuring nationally acclaimed artists as well as putting a spotlight on our local talent. upstream.org.au Picture credit: Neon Photo Booth - The Indirect Object
POP-UP BY ARTS SPACE WODONGA Thursday, February 27, 11am to 12pm, Wodonga Plaza Calling all Hairy Maclary fans: Lynley Dodd is coming to Upstream so join the Arts Space Wodonga team to make your favourite doggie mask to wear to the festival. Age: All Cost: Free wodongalibrary.com.au / artsspacewodonga.com.au/events
THE CUBE WODONGA
THE CUBE WODONGA
Photo: Jasmine Boehm
CUBE SESSION
CLOSER
Friday, February 14, 7pm to 10pm
BY PROJECTion DANCE
Cube Sessions are music and performance enjoyed in a pop-up bar style event in the main auditorium. Enjoy the relaxed vibe and free nibbles, giant games, funky decor and talented local artists for a great evening of entertainment. Come and support our emerging and established performers in these fun and accessible events.
Saturday, February 22, 7.30pm
Tickets: $10 full, $5 member Bookings: thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets or (02) 6022 9311 Ages 15+, licensed event.
Tickets: $35 full, $28 member, $25 concession, $23 member concession Bookings: thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets or (02) 6022 9311
WODONGA LIBRARY
With five incredible dancers performing Tim Podesta’s physically demanding style of contemporary ballet, this one-off performance is not to be missed. Accompanied by a hauntingly beautiful neo-classical score, hovering between classical ballet and contemporary dance.
WODONGA LIBRARY ANIME AND MANGA CLUB
Thursday, February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 5, 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library - 194 High St
Thursday, February 20 6pm to 7.30pm Wodonga Library - 194 High St
Meet with other writers and illustrators to discuss ideas, work on your current projects and share your work with others. We are meeting weekly on a Thursday during Term 1.
Calling all Anime and Manga lovers. Join your friends and play video or board games, listen to music, do craft activities or just hang out at this monthly event.
Age: 10+ Cost: Free wodongalibrary.com.au
Age: High school students Cost: $5 for pizza wodongalibrary.com.au
LIBRARY LOVERS’ DAY
BEER AND BINGO
Friday, February 14, 10.30am Wodonga Library - 194 High St
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Come along for a laugh and a night of fun. It’s free and there are prizes to be won. Eyes down at 6.30pm. BYO snacks; beer, cider, wine and soft drink can be purchased on the night. Age: 18+ only Cost: Free Bookings required wodongalibrary.com.au
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CRYPTIC CORNER
PAT AND CHAT
Every Monday, commencing March 2 10.30am to 12pm Wodonga Library - 194 High St
Every Friday 10.30am to 12pm Wodonga Library - 194 High St
Keep your mind active - relax with crosswords and Sudoku’s in good company. Join us weekly for our Cryptic Corner sessions and enjoy a variety of puzzles with others or on your own in our relaxed space.
Join us each Friday for discussion and activities, and our special guest ‘Taz’ and/or ‘Cooper’. A fabulous chance to interact while enjoying our therapy dogs.
Age: All Cost: Free wodongalibrary.com.au
Age: All Cost: Free wodongalibrary.com.au
STORYTIME
MINECRAFT
Tuesday (newborn to 18 months) and Wednesday (18 month to 3 year olds) 10.30am Wodonga Library - 194 High St
Monday, February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 2, 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library - 194 High St
Our weekly Storytime supports learning in the early years. Bring your child to the session of your choice to share stories and songs. Cost: Free wodongalibrary.com.au
WODONGA LIBRARY WRITE THAT NOVEL HOSTED BY KILL YOUR DARLINGS AND WRITERS VICTORIA
Saturday, February 22 10am to 4pm Wodonga Library 194 High St Many people have an idea for a book simmering away inside them, but the prospect of creating a publishable novel can seem intimidating. This workshop will outline some strategies and resources to make your manuscript the best it can be. Join award-winning Melbourne writer Anne Gracie, who spent her early years in Wodonga. Presented in partnership with Writers Victoria as part of the KYD Regional Victorian Writers Program.
Age: 16+ Cost: Free Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Bookings essential wod.city/Killyourdarlings
Enjoy playing Minecraft? Join us weekly in Term 1 to create and explore your own 3D virtual world using our surface pro computers. Age: 7+ Cost: Free Bookings required wodongalibrary.com.au
WODONGA LIBRARY STORYTIME ON STAGE THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD Monday, March 2 10.30am The Cube Wodonga The Gruffulo and the Child are about to meet up with the mythical ‘Big Bad Mouse’ once again! They might need a little help from their new friends in the audience… Wodonga Library, in partnership with The Cube Wodonga, are presenting a Storytime to both education and family audiences. Join staff for a special Storytime on Stage with books, singing and craft activities. Age: 2 to 5 years and their families Cost: Free wodongalibrary.com.au
STORYTIME
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A R T S S PA C E W O D O N G A P O P - U P
BIKE ART IN THE PARK AT UPSTREAM MESSY ARTY PARTY Saturday, March 7, 10am to 1pm Belvoir Park, Huon St, Wodonga Get on your bike for Upstream Messy Arty Party. Ride your bikes down to Belvoir Park, have fun with your family decorating them, then enjoy the rest of the day on the cycle paths. Age: All Cost: Free artsspacewodonga.com.au/events
COMMUNITY EVENT
YO U T H E V E N T
SKATE PARK LEAGUES COMPETITION SERIES Friday, March 13, 4pm to 9pm James Scott Memorial Skate Park, Pearce St, Wodonga This Skate Park League competition is a community based grass-roots event focused on embracing skate park culture and bringing the community together. Compete in skate, scooter and BMX events. Participation is encouraged with all competitors going in the draw to win a prize. Age categories: 14 and under / 15 and over Cost: Free All abilities welcome Fully supervised / drug, alcohol and smoking-free event wod.city/SkateComp2020
CITY OF WODONGA
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Your gateway to the weekend. Fridays On My Mind promises to be a family friendly event packed with entertainment and a selection of gourmet food and wine. There will be things to see and do and activities for all. So get your friends and family together, pack a picnic rug and head to Willow Park.
THE CUBE WODONGA
LIBRARY GALLERY REDEVELOPMENT
FRIDAYS ON MY MIND Friday, March 13, 5.30pm to 8.30pm Willow Park, Pearce St, Wodonga
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