EVENTS
Wodonga Children’s Fair 2018 TO P P I C K Sunday, October 28 10am to 3pm Wodonga Racecourse, Hamilton Smith Drive Every child’s favourite event is back. Come along for a fun family outing.
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Ages: All Cost: Free Enquiries: wod.city/CFevent18
Belvoir Park Community Wood-fired Oven Sunday, October 14, 11am to 2pm Bring your pizza ingredients and Wodonga Apex Club members will cook your creations for you. Ages: All Cost: Free Enquiries: (02) 6022 9356
BONEGILLA MIGRANT EXPERIENCE
Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21
Bonegilla Reunion Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3 An annual back to Bonegilla Migrant Camp gathering with daily activities including: l l l l l l
Garage Sale Trail
Tours Film screenings Author and genealogy talks Dinner Displays and exhibitions Food and music
Choose to reuse and host a sale or shop the sale. This jam-packed weekend is a great way to declutter, earn some money and meet locals in your area. Ages: All Cost: Free Enquiries: garagesaletrail.com.au
Join our newsletter at bonegilla.org.au/enews and like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with event details and booking information. Ages: All Cost: Some activities attract a fee Enquiries: Email bonegilla@wodonga.vic.gov.au or call (02) 6020 6912
BONEGILLA REUNION
Aussie Backyard Bird Count Monday, October 22 to Sunday, October 28 Record the types of birds you see and how many there are in your backyard, local park, schoolyard or other favourite outdoor space and help create a snapshot of Australia’s birds at the same time each year, providing vital information on how our local birds are faring. Enquiries: aussiebirdcount.org.au
WODONGA LIBRARY
Girls Write Up Wodonga 2018 Thursday, October 18, 8.30am, The Cube Wodonga
LEGO Club Monday, October 8 and 22 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.
An inclusive event open to all teens. For anyone who has felt limited by their gender and wants to understand how language can be used to liberate and empower. Ages: 13 to 18 Cost: $12 per student (teachers receive free ticket) Bookings and info: thestellaprize.com.au/schools/girlswrite-up/2018-girls-write-wodonga/
Ages: 7+ Cost: Free Bookings essential at wodongalibrary.com.au
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Anime and Manga Club
Tuesday, October 16 and 30 4pm to 5pm
Thursday, October 18 5.30pm to 7.30pm
This group is for young people with disabilities to engage at the library, meet new people and enjoy sensoryrich activities.
A monthly meet up for fans of Japanese pop-culture. Join other enthusiasts to discuss your favourite shows and books.
Age: School age Cost: Free Bookings essential at wodongalibrary.com.au
Age: High school Cost: $5 for pizza Enquiries: Ph (02) 6022 9330
Book Sale
Make and Grow
Friday, October 19 3.30pm to 5.30pm and Saturday, October 20 9am to 11.30am
Thursday, November 1 3pm to 5pm
Hunt for a bargain at the Friends of Wodonga Library Book Sale. Donated and ex-library books, DVDs and magazines will be available with prices starting at 50c.
Drop-in and celebrate sustainability with our mini make and grow afternoon. Come along to create your own seed paper and take your own seedling to plant at home. Cost: Free Enquiries: wodongalibrary.com.au
Enquiries: wodongalibrary.com.au
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
International Games Week
Wednesday, October 24 10.30am to noon The Cube Wodonga Courtyard (weather permitting)
Monday, November 5 to Saturday, November 10
A morning of teddy bear fun, stories, craft and games. Come along with your teddy bear and feel free to bring a picnic blanket and food. Ages: 0 to 4 and carers Cost: Free Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330
A week long celebration of games including Storytime, Minecraft, Chess, Wii sports, Cards and a Board Game Challenge. Check the website for all activities and times. Ages: All Cost: Free Bookings essential at wodongalibrary.com.au
THE CUBE WODONGA I.G. Big Band Sunday, October 21 2pm
PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON
THE CUBE WODONGA AND CDP KIDS PRESENT TALL STORIES’ PRODUCTION OF
The Gruffalo Saturday, October 20 11am and 1pm Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark woods in this big scary monster of a show. Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughter and fun. Tickets: $24, Members $18, Family of four $86, Member family of four $62 Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
ARTS SPACE WODONGA
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The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999 - Macmillan Children’s Books
All home-grown talent, the I.G. Big Band is a favourite on the Border, and with its swing-era tunes, fans will hear some of their favourite numbers. Tickets: $33, Members $24.50, Concession $30, Group 8+ $28 Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
PRESENTED BY MURRAY CONSERVATORIUM
PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON
Music of the Oceans Saturday, October 27 7.30pm Instrumental and vocal ensembles from the Murray Conservatorium feature in a musical exploration of our oceans, seas, lakes and rivers. Tickets: $25, Members $19, Concession $20, Child $5 Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
ARTS SPACE WODONGA FOR KIDS
Art Buzz Fridays in Victorian school terms* 10am to 11.30am Hands-on art making. A weekly program that enables children to 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 when the gallery is closed to the public.
Wanton, Wild and Unimagined Alison McDonald Official opening: 5.30pm, Friday, October 19 Exhibiting from 10am, Friday, October 19 to Saturday, November 24 A playful exhibition of sculptured recycled plastics that stirs the imagination and evokes environmental reflection. Townsville environmental artist Alison McDonald has collected thousands of lids to make a variety of unimagined and impossible creations inspired by plants, oceans and by John Wyndham’s book The Day of the Triffids. Trickle, 2013, Alison McDonald, individually hand cast and reduced recycled plastic lids and wire, 100 x 60 x 1cm. Image: Alison McDonald.
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 when the gallery is closed to the public.
CITY OF WODONGA
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YOUTH EVENT
Amazing Race Saturday, November 3 The Cube Wodonga Courtyard 9.30am sign-in 11.30am finish Undertake a series of challenges around Wodonga’s city centre for your chance to win some great prizes. Ages: 12 to 18 years Cost: Free Registration forms at: wod.city/youthevents
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Friday, October 5 and November 2 5.30pm to 8.30pm
SENIORS EVENT
Senior Celebrations Friday, October 8 to Sunday, October 21 5.30pm to 8.30pm From dancing and croquet lessons to a Carole King tribute concert, there is something for all tastes. Wodonga Senior Celebrations coincides with the Victorian Seniors Festival each year and recognises the wonderful contribution older people make to our community. Enquiries: wod.city/ Senior-Celebrations