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ANZAC Day Wednesday, April 25 Woodland Grove on High St and The Cube Wodonga Courtyard The day to remember Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. Starting with the dawn service at 5.45am in Woodland Grove followed by various activities throughout the day, including a live simulcast of the 2018 ANZAC Day AFL match on The Cube Wodonga Courtyard Big Screen. Full program on back page of CityLife. Enquiries: Wodonga RSL (02) 6024 2023
YOUTH EVENT
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Cost: $20 for the day Ages: 14 to 24 year olds Form and further information visit wod.city/youthevents
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Friday, April 13 8.30am to 5pm All Aboard promises a full day of activity that challenges young people to engage with their peers and make new connections. Board a bus and be transported between Zone Laser Tag, Supatramp, Intencity and Twin Cities Ten Pin Bowling. Enjoy a fun filled environment. Lunch and snacks throughout the day provided. BYO water bottle. To secure your spot, complete the consent form and return to info@wodonga.vic.gov.au along with payment.
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Ickypedia The Listies Saturday, April 21 11am and 2pm A seriously silly show that will have the audience in fits of laughter, Ickypedia answers all of life’s unimportant questions, like, how do you take a smellfie? What does pooetry sound like? And how does one avoid a fartquake? Anarchic, spontaneous and funny, this is a show for children of all ages - adults will have just as much fun! Tickets: $20, Members $15, Family of four $70, Member family of four $50 Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Tuesday, May 1, 7.30pm
This roving tour-de-comedy features funnymakers from Australia and beyond, showcasing everything from stand-up and sketch to satire and song in one side-splitting show! Come on Australia pack your laughing gear and get on board! Tickets: $32, Members $24, Group 8+ $29 Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
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Mother's Day Classic Sunday, May 13, 9.30am Sumsion Gardens, Wodonga Participate in a 5km walk or run to celebrate and honour those touched by breast cancer. Entertainment, face painting, Rotary BBQ and coffee van will be available on the day. mothersdayclassic.com.au
PRESENTED BY MURRAY CONSERVATORIUM
Colours of Music Saturday, May 5, 7.30pm
The Murray Conservatorium Orchestra will combine their spectacular sounds with a set of art projections and animations created by local artists, as well as some classic silent movie excerpts. Excite your ears, eyes and mind with this sensory journey. Tickets: $25, Members $19, Concession $20, Child $5 Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
Belvoir Park Community Wood-fired Oven Sunday, April 15 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
ARTS SPACE WODONGA
Are you an artist too?
Regenerate Stephanie Jakovac Arts Space Wodonga Exhibition running until Saturday, April 28 Regenerate is a series of new paintings by Albury artist Stephanie Jakovac, who shines a spotlight on the ecological processes of destruction, regeneration and renewal after bushfire.
Family holiday program - Botanical art Arts Space Wodonga Wednesday, April 11, 10am to 12pm Join the artist Stephanie Jakovac to paint native plants. All ages welcome (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). Cost: Free Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Stephanie Jakovac’s journal sketch
Amber Stokie Arts Space Wodonga Exhibition opening Saturday, May 5, 2pm Are you an artist too? is an exhibition by Geelong-based artist Amber Stokie. Referencing her own experience of being a triplet, Stokie draws from a personal and unique collective consciousness to explore notions of shared and singular identity. Interactive table Check out the interactive table in the gallery, complete drawing and writing activities with both hands to see how skilled you are using your non-dominant hand. For children and families.
Symmetry, documented performance 2016, Amber Stokie, photographic print bonded to aluminium.
BONEGILLA MIGRANT EXPERIENCE
Bonegilla by the Weir Site open 10am to 4pm Saturday, March 31 to Sunday, April 29 Guided tours 11am and 2pm, except Anzac Day 2pm only
Join one of our experienced guides on a tour of Block 19, 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
Music in the Gallery Tony Smith – Vocals and acoustic guitar Wednesday, April 18, 10.30am to 12pm Arts Space Wodonga and Murray Conservatorium collaborate again in 2018 to present Music in the Gallery. Join us at Arts Space Wodonga as art and performance collide in this vibrant display of local talent. Please book online: thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets $5 per person, $20 schools (per class), $30 group bookings (maximum of 10) Morning tea included All ages welcome (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).
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Story Smash! Writing Workshop Monday, April 9 10.30am to 11.30am (Yr F to 2) Noon to 2pm (Yr 3 to 6) Wodonga Library Join children’s author and illustrator Susan Berran for a fun interactive writing and illustrating workshop. Cost: Free. Bookings required at wodongalibrary.com.au
GEEK WEEK A week-long celebration of pop-culture Monday, April 30 to Saturday, May 5
Superhero Storytime Monday, April 30, 10.30am To kick off Geek Week bring your little superheroes to Storytime where we will read about feats of daring and strength, train our super powers and make some themed crafts. Come dressed as your favourite hero - or villain! Ages: 3 to 5 years Cost: Free
Trash puppets Tuesday, April 10, 10.30am and 1pm Wodonga Library Create a one-of-a-kind puppet from recycled materials. Imagine something brand new from discarded materials. Ages: 8 to 14 Cost: Free Bookings required at wodongalibrary.com.au
Geek Trivia Tuesday, May 1, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Show off your knowledge of movies, books, gaming, TV and comics over several rounds designed to test you on everything pop-culture. Gather your friends and unleash your inner geek to win! Drinks available at bar prices. BYO snacks. Bookings required: wodongalibrary.com.au Ages: 18+ Cost: Free
Games Workshop Wednesday, May 2, 1.30pm to 5.30pm Warhammer is a tabletop miniatures hobby, involving collecting, building, painting and gaming. Join in for an introduction to the game and to paint your own miniature. Ages: All Cost: Free
Author Talk: Clementine Ford Thursday, April 12 6pm The Cube Wodonga Clementine Ford is a Melbournebased writer, speaker and feminist thinker. She is a columnist for Fairfax’s Daily Life and is a regular contributor to The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. Ford is coming to The Cube Wodonga to talk about her book Fight Like A Girl. She will give a 40-minute talk as well as answer questions and be available for book signings. Cost: $15 (a portion of every ticket sold will be donated to The Centre Against Violence, Wodonga) Tickets: thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets
More Wodonga Library events Pop Culture Club – Thursday, April 12 Beer and Bingo – Tuesday, April 17 Anime and Manga – Thursday, April 19 Tinker Team – Monday, April 23 Hub 126 - Tuesday, April 24 Young Writers – Thursday, April 26 Lego Club – Monday, April 30 Minecraft – Tuesday, May 1 Tech Sessions – Friday, May 4
Artist Talk - Chris Kennett Thursday, May 3, 4pm to 5.30pm Meet illustrator, author and animator Chris Kennett as he talks about his many creative projects including the Star Wars Little Golden Books and The Day My Butt Went Psycho television show. Bookings required: wodongalibrary.com.au Ages: All Cost: Free
Star Wars Day Friday, May 4, 4.30pm to 7.30pm Star Wars fans are invited to gather and celebrate May the fourth. Costumes encouraged! 4.30pm to 6pm: Activities, photo booth and crafts for the whole family 6.30pm to 7.30pm: Fan film screening. Ages: All Cost: Free
Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 5, 9am to noon We are celebrating Free Comic Book Day by giving away a range of limited edition comic titles. Stop by the library to pick up a selection of free comic books - while supplies last! New members who join up on the day will go into a special prize draw. Ages: All Cost: Free
Further info on all of these GEEK WEEK events available at wodongalibrary.com.au