COMMUNITY EVENT
What's on? OCTOBER TO NOVEMBER
Senior Celebrations Monday, October 7 to Saturday, October 16 From cooking lessons and free exercise classes to a fashion parade and flower shows, 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-Celebrations19
CONSERVATION EVENT Aussie Backyard Bird Count Monday, October 21 to Sunday, October 27 Last year, BirdLife Australia counted more than 2.7 million birds with the help of thousands of Australians across the country. This year, our aim is to count 3 million birds in seven days – and we need your help to make every bird count. All bird lovers are urged to take part in this year’s Aussie Backyard Bird Count during National Bird Week from October 21 to 27 – simply download the Aussie Backyard Bird Count app from aussiebirdcount.org.au and get started! aussiebirdcount.org.au #aussiebirdcount
COMMUNITY EVENT Belvoir Park Community Wood-fired Oven Sunday, October 13 11am to 2pm This event is during Senior Celebrations. Bring your pizza base and toppings or damper, sit back and have our hosts cook your lunch in our wood-fired oven. Enjoy live music by singer and songwriter Gerry Burke. Ages: All Cost: Free Enquiries: (02) 6022 9300
WODONGA LIBRARY
Family Reading Challenge
Pat and Chat
Now to Monday, October 21
Every Friday 10.30am to noon
Ignite your passion for reading with this exciting family challenge. Collect a reading challenge card from Wodonga Library, work together with your family to complete challenges for a chance to win giveaways! Open to all readers, birth to 102. Age: All Cost: Free Enquiries: wodongalibrary.com.au or phone (02) 6022 9330
Join us each Friday for coffee/tea, discussion and activities, and our special guest ‘TAZ’, a therapy dog. We aim to make this an inclusive, respectful environment for people to connect with one another. Age: All Cost: Free Enquiries: wodongalibrary.com.au or phone (02) 6022 9330
ARTS SPACE WODONGA
Just Paint Wednesdays in Victorian school terms* 4pm to 5pm Perfect for kids who love art and want to experiment. Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Age: Primary and secondary students Cost: $10 per child, per session
Girls Write Up Thursday, October 17, 8.30am to 3.20pm Venue: The Cube Wodonga Wodonga Library, in partnership with the Stella Prize, are excited to announce the program will return in 2019. Girls Write Up is for anyone who has felt limited by their gender and wants to understand how language can not only constrain but also be used to liberate and empower. Age: 12 to 18 years Cost: $12 Enquiries and tickets: wod.city/GWU2019
Keep up-to-date with our programming while the Library Gallery Redevelopment is happening at: artsspacewodonga.com.au
A daylong festival for teens that teaches empowerment through
THE CUBE WODONGA
Cheek to Cheek A TRIBUTE TO FRED ASTAIRE AND GINGER ROGERS Saturday, October 12, 2pm This performance features some of the most electric dance sequences ever conceived for film. A rare chance to see the flair and skill of the two silver screen legends recreated live on stage by two of Australia’s brightest young music theatre performers. Tickets: $20, members $15. Includes afternoon tea after the performance. Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets
BARANDUDA COMMUNITY CENTRE Cooking classes for kids Friday, October 18 and November 8 4pm to 6pm Cooking classes for kids! Learn various techniques in the kitchen. Make, create and eat! Bookings essential. Age: 6 to 12 years Cost: $10 per session
Halloween @ BCC Thursday, October 31, 5pm to 7pm, Baranduda Community Centre Calling all monsters, ghosts and witches, join us if you dare for this Halloween event! Includes craft, sausage sizzle, loads of lollies and a colouring in competition! Bookings essential. Age: All Cost: Sausage sizzle $2.50, drinks $1, Facepainting (gold coin donation)
I.G. Big Swing Band Sunday, October 20, 2pm Back by popular demand, the I.G. Big Swing Band will celebrate its sixth year performing at The Cube Wodonga. All home-grown talent, the I.G. Big Swing Band is a favourite on the Border. With big music and big stars, it is guaranteed to be a big afternoon of entertainment! Tickets: $33, concession $30, group of 8+ $28, members $24.50. Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
FELLTIMBER COMMUNITY CENTRE Get Online Week community barbecue Sunday, October 20, Noon to 2pm Get Online Week brings people together and helps them to learn new digital skills. Join the fun with a free barbecue and learn about our online programs. Age: All Cost: Free
The Black Dog with Dale Skinner Monday, October 21, 6.30pm to 7.30pm Dale Skinner is a presenter for the Black Dog Institute. This session is for parents and will be an informative session on how they can support their children’s mental health. Bookings essential. Cost: Free
For information or bookings please visit us at: 3 Sage Crt, Baranduda, phone (02) 6020 8643 or email cbaranduda@wodonga.vic.gov.au
For information or bookings please visit us at: 189 Melrose Drive (cnr Melrose Drive and Felltimber Creek Rd), phone (02) 6043 4550 or email cfelltimber@wodonga.vic.gov.au
Opening hours: Office open from 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday
Opening hours: Office open from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday
COMMUNITY EVENT
BONEGILLA MIGRANT EXPERIENCE
Fridays On My Mind
Discover Bonegilla
Baranduda Reserve Friday, November 1 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3 10am to 4pm daily An annual back to Bonegilla Migrant Camp gathering and discovery for visitors. Guided tours, bus tours, historian talks, children’s hands-on activities and catch-up opportunities for ex-residents and staff.
Your gateway to the weekend. Relax and unwind, we’ve got Fridays on our mind. Age: All Cost: Free Enquiries: facebook/WodongaFridaysOnMyMind Children must be supervised at all times. Fully licensed, no BYO. This is a pet-free event.
Enquiries: (02) 6020 6912 or email bonegilla@wodonga.vic.gov.au
DISCOVER BONEGILLA 2019
COMMUNITY EVENT
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CITY OF WODONGA
FIND US To Junction Place Belvoir Park Gateway Village
Age: All Cost: Free entry Enquiries: wod.city/ChildrensFair19
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