What's on in Mansfield, June 2008- Week 2

Sunday 8th June
MARKET - Trash and Treasure Market. The Rotary Club Of Mansfield are holding their monthly trash and treasure market at the recreation oval in Highett Street, Mansfield from 8am – 12 noon. Come down and grab a bargain. Entry is by gold coin donation and all proceeds from this market will assist Rotary’s local charity efforts. For stall holder enquiries phone Tony on 03 5775 2468.

MARKET - Bonnie Doon Country Market and Car Boot Sale Held in the treed surrounds of the Bonnie Doon Community Centre in Arnot Street, Bonnie Doon between 8.30am – 1.00pm. Take the opportunity to purchase home made & local goodies, plants, local wines and produce, gifts and much more. Come along for breakfast and stay for lunch!
For further information contact Noelle on 03 5778 7722.

Tuesday 10th June
FUNDRAISER - Mansfield District Hospital Auxillary are holding a fundraising Bridge Day with all proceeds going to the hospital. Commencing at 10.30am in St John’s Church Hall in Mansfield, your $20.00 fee includes
morning tea and lunch. Make up a table of four and enjoy the day. Beginners very welcome.
To enquire phone Jill on 03 5778 7233 or Pat on 03 5779 1979.

DRAMA ENSEMBLE - Enjoy entertainment by Mansfield Secondary College’s years 11 and 12 Drama students at the Mansfield Performing Arts Centre. Two performances based on the theme “OVERPOPULATION” will each run for approximately 30 minutes with a supper break in between. Commencing at 7.30pm, entry is by gold coin donation. For further details phone Catherine on 03 5775 2022.
Content – thank to Mansfield Shire & Mansfield-Mt Buller The High Country Reservations
1800 039 049

Winter in Mansfield - Ski Hire

Skier’s
We recommend “Pullins” Ski Hire. Mansfield Victoria
Servicing Mt Buller’s skier’s since 1972
I have known Chris’s and Sally Pullin for many years and give them the big thumbs up for friendly, personalised service. They hire out the best quality clothing and equipment and have an extensive range of winter fashion items in their shop. Check out their website for more information and dont miss their opening weekend HALF PRICE SALE 6th -9th June
website http://www.pullins.com.au/
Email skihire@pullins.com.au
03 57752380

What's on in Mansfield, June 2008- Week 1

Sunday 1st June
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST - The Merrijig Hall is soon to be refurbished, so to give the hall it’s last hoorah and to celebrate the beginning of winter 2008, join the Merrijig Public Hall Committee for a ‘Welcome To Winter’ breakfast. Sausages, eggs, bacon, muffins, tea, coffee and orange juice are all provided. BYO champagne and glass. The committee’s motto is ‘We cook – You eat’ and everyone is welcome. This is a free community event. Enquiries on 0419 346 249.

Tuesday 3rd June
ARTIST BUSINESS WORKSHOP - Whether you work full time as an artist, or supplement your artistic career with other work, you canimprove your knowledge and skills at this free workshop. This program run by the Australia Business Arts Foundation includes presentations by industry experts, leading visual artists, gallery professionals and arts managers. It covers such topics as promotion and media, building relationships with clients and galleries, and business basics. The workshop runs from 9am – 5pm at the Mansfield Shire
Council Chambers and bookings are essential. Phone Belinda on 03 9616 0300.

Thursday 5th June
CLIMATE ACTION GROUP GATHERING - Mansfield Environment and Climate Action Group are holding a discussion evening on Solar power from 5.30pm at the Mansfield Regional Produce Store. A panel, including guests Paul Matthews from Solar Phase and Paul Cooney from Solarco, will discuss such topics as hot water systems, power and grid feed, pumps and hydronics and current information on Federal and State Government subsidies.
There is no covercharge and everyone is welcome. Food and drinks will be available for purchase on the evening. For further information phone Louise on 03 5779 1483.

Friday 6th June
LIVE MUSIC - The Hunt Club Hotel in Merrijig are celebrating the Queens Birthday weekend with the popular band ‘Don’t Ask’. Come in early and relax in the ambience in front of the open fire whilst enjoying a meal from their new winter menu. The band will play from 9.30pm and entry is free. For reservations phone 03 5777 5666.

Saturday 7th June
BUSH MARKET - One of Mansfield’s largest and most popular Bush markets offering everything you could imagine. Local produce such as fresh breads, cakes, fruit & vegetables, nuts, seeds, jams, preserves & olives just to mention a few. There will be a number of local wines for tasting & purchase, art & craft, plants clothing, gifts and much much more. Numerous food & refreshment options available. Commencing from 8am – 2pm on the median strip in Highett Street. No dogs allowed. For details phone Joan on 0417 118 103.

BRIC-A-BRAC - Mansfield Masonic Lodge Ladies are holding a Bric-a-brac stall and Hamper Raffle in the Lodge foyer, Highett Street on Queens Birthday Bush Market Day. Lodge men will hold their usual sausage sizzle and wood raffle on the footpath outside.

DINNER DANCE - Dust off your dancing shoes, the Mansfield Boat Club at Goughs Bay is holding a Dinner Dance. Enjoy a scrumptious 2 course meal whilst being entertained by the ever-popular Dennis Tucker.
The evening commences from 7pm and costs are $25pp for non-members and $20pp for members.
For bookings and further details phone 03 5777 3088.

LIVE MUSIC - The Bonnie Doon Hotel is featuring live music performed by the five piece band “Highway 31”. From 8.30pm the band will be singing hits from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Creedence, Johnny Cash and numerous other favourites. No covercharge.
For enquiries phone 03 5778 7335.

MT BULLER OPENING WEEKEND - Opening weekend festivities kick off in the Mt Buller village square from 2.30pm. Children will enjoy entertainment by Barry the Pygmy-possum along with lots of other kids treats. Ice carvers, a live catwalk show, a fire and percussion show and entertainment by police band ‘Code 1’ are some of the highlights of the afternoon. Celebrations will culminate in a spectacular fireworks display that will light up the Mt Buller skies. For further details go to http://www.mtbuller.com.au/

Content – thank to Mansfield Shire & Mansfield-Mt Buller The High Country Reservations
1800 039 049