Whats on in Mansfield Mt Buller September

SPRING DAY OUT Saturday 12th September – Time to throw open the curtains and celebrate spring!
Head along to the Delatite Winery for a great ‘Spring Day Out’ in aid of the Wangaratta Diocese
Bushfire Relief Fund. Enjoy live music, gardening, gifts & local produce stalls, a raffle and a silent
auction for great art. Children’s activities will include games, kids ‘treat’ stalls and a treasure hunt.
A superb lunch with wine included. Adults $30 children $15. Family tickets 2a & 2c $75. Bookingsessential – Call Gilli Bruce on 03 5775 1128 or Vivienne Ritchie on 03 5775 2417.

SNOWBOARD JAM Saturday 12th September – Phruntsyde Snowboard Jam. Come along to the medium strip carpark in Highett Street Mansfield to watch some of the best snowboarders in Australia battle it outfor great prizes. Great demo and competition day starting at 11.30am and finishing up at 3.30pm.

ART WORKSHOPS Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September – In the lead up to Spring Arts in October, Arts Mansfield presents two workshops at the Crockett Cottage Studio in Mansfield with award winning milliner Serena Lindeman. Beginners will have a fabulous introduction to the Millinery art and those with some experience will have ample opportunity to hone their skills further.
Workshop 1 Saturday 12th 10am - 5pm - Sculpted headpiece using sinamay and feathers.
Workshop 2 Sunday 13th 10am - 5pm - Covered headpiece with a silk organza flower and veiling.Materials, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are provided. For further information view
www.crockettcottagestudio.com.au or phone Karen Pirie on 0403 219 188.

BLUE SUEDE SHOES Saturday 12th September - Time to get the dancing shoes on as there has been an Elvis sighting in Mansfield! The Zoo Relay for Life team presents Damien performing his one night only “Elvis Tribute Show” at the Performing Arts Centre. 7pm – show 8pm. Tickets are $35 and include pre event drinks and fingerfood. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a fantastic night! Tickets available from Wallaby Ritz. For further information call Jane from Events by Design on 0407 185 093. All proceeds go to Cancer Council Victoria for cancer research, education and patient support.

MAGIC FOR MCGRATH Saturday 12th September – 40 Days - 40 shows and 40 venues – One right here in Mansfield.
A magic show with a difference: psychology, sleight of hand, misdirection and showmanship,
Anthony can seemingly predict and control human behavior. Raising money for the McGrath
Foundation which aims to place McGrath Breast Care nurses in rural and regional Australia as well as educating young women to be ‘breast aware,’ don’t miss a great show. Tickets/Bookings
available from the Alzburg Inn Resort on 5775 2367.

HISTORIC DISPLAY Sunday 13th September – The Mansfield Historical Society will launch their display celebrating 70 years of Red Cross in Mansfield. BBQ lunch $5 per person. RSVP essential. The display will feature during September/October on Friday Saturday & Sunday 11-3pm at the Mansfield Railway Station. Entry gold coin donation.

AFRICAN DRUMMING Sunday 13th September – The Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School is hosting an African Drumming Workshop with Percussionist, Simon Fraser and Master Drummer from Mali, Mady Keita. Two workshops Beginners 10.30 – 12.30 and Advanced 2pm- 4pm Costs are $30 per workshop or $55 for both. Bookings - Simon Fraser on 0416 053 619 or view www.africandrumming.com.au

ANNUAL SHOW JUMPING DAY Sunday 13th September – Mansfield Pony Club has their annual Showjumping Day to be held at the Mansfield Showgrounds. For program for the day or further info call Traci on 03 5775 1998.

HATS AT THE MANOR Thursday 17th September – This very popular Mansfield District Hospital Auxiliary Fundraiser, at Highton Manor is a special treat this year. Not only will you learn how to make a hat, you will learn how to decorate cup cakes as hats! Commencing at 11.30am, well known local milliner Cathy Chivers will demonstrate how to make a hat from scratch followed by a light luncheon with wine. After lunch, Kim Patterson of Kim’s cakes will then show you how to decorate cup cakes as hats
with time to enjoy the finished product with coffee and tea. Costs are $25 per person. Tickets
available from Marion Mitchell 03 5777 5271 marton@wideband.net.au or Ann Herbert 03 5777
5841 aejhmerrijig@bigpond.com - Don’t forget, wear your own hat!

BRACKET AND JAM Friday 18th September – The Mansfield Regional Produce Store is once again hosting an evening of Mansfield’s most popular live music featuring Jo Jo Smith, Alastair Pirie and a host of the best musicians from around the region. Book early for dinner and a great night. Cover charge is $10.00pp. Dinner from 6.30pm, music from 7.30pm. Bookings /Performers – Call 5779 1404.

NOEL COWARD TRIBUTE Saturday 19th September – The Zoo Relay for Life team presents ‘Tim McKew toasts Noel Coward’ performing his one night only show at the Performing Arts Centre. 7pm – show starts at 8pm. $35 includes pre event drinks and fingerfood. Don’t miss out - Tickets available from Wallaby Ritz. For further information call Jane from Events by Design on 0407 185 093. All proceeds go to Cancer Council Victoria for cancer research, education and patient support.

WINE TASTING Friday 25th September – Mt Pilot Wine Tasting. Join Dean & Gill at the Produce Store from 5-8pm for a tasting with respected winemaker Lachlan Campbell. Enjoy free tasting of Milawa Cheeses and Yarra Valley pates as well. Open for dinner from 6pm, music from 6.30 – 8pm.

GRAND FINAL DAY Saturday 26th September - Celebrate Grand Final Day at the Mansfield Boat Club, Goughs Bay.
View the Grand Final on the wide screen. Bar open from 12 noon. No entry fee. Food for Sale -
Party Pies, Hot Dogs, Dim Sims & Soup. Fantastic Competitions to win throughout the day -
Winners, First Goal kicked, points scored etc. Visitors welcome. For further info call 5777 3121.

SIBERIAN HUSKIES Sunday 27th September – Siberian Huskies at the zoo. Siberian Huskies are coming back to the Mansfield Zoo on Sunday 27th between 12 - 2pm. Come and cuddle one of these beautiful dogs & see the harness team pulling their sleds. On this day also & everyday of the school holidays there will be lion feeding at 1.30pm. Visitors can also hand feed many of the Zoo’s inhabitants. Entrance Fee applies. For further details phone Bronwen on 03 5777 3576.

SEPTEMBER MARKETS Rotary Trash & Treasure Market - Sunday 13th September. Come down and grab a bargain
9am -1pm at the recreation Oval Highett Street Mansfield. Stall holder enquiries on 03 5777 3007.
Tolmie Craft and Farmers Market - Saturday 19th September. Purchase locally grown produce
locally made products, 8am 1pm at the Tolmie Recreation Reserve, a scenic 20 minute drive from
Mansfield. Delicious food and coffee available!
‘Merrijigers’ Relay for Life Fundraiser Trash & Treasure - Saturday 19th September. Browse stalls from plants to bric a brac, cakes, tea and coffee and much much more! 8.30am-1.30pm at the Merrijig Hall. Tables are $10 if you wish to have your own.
Mansfield Farmers Market - Saturday 26th September. Fresh regional produce – straight from
the farmer to you. Come along and enjoy the launch of the Mansfield Farmers Market at the
Mansfield Primary School ‘Bottom Terrace’ off Highett Street. Traditional farmers market – meat, eggs, honey olives, bread, cakes and more! 8am-1pm. Call Alison on 0417 319879 or view
www.mansfieldfarmersmarket.com.au
Bonnie Doon Country Market & Car Boot Sale - Sunday 27th September. Home made & local
goodies, plants, wine, produce gifts and more. Join us for brekkie 8.30am-12.30pm at Bonnie Doon Community Centre in Arnot Street.

MANSFIELD LIBRARY September Program – Thu 3rd at 10.30am Storytime for preschoolers Theme: Dads.
Tue 15th at 3.45pm Radical Readers book club for 8-12 year olds.
Thu 17th at 10.30am Storytime for preschoolers Theme Growing Up.
Fri 18th at 2.30pm Book Chat Enjoy a cuppa and chat about our book of the month.
Tue 22nd at 2.30pm School Holiday activity for primary school aged children.
Thu 24th at 10.30am Holiday activity Teddy Bear picnic in the park.
Fri 2nd Oct at 2.30pm School Holiday activity for primary school aged children.
Enquiries for the school holiday program call the library on 5775 2176.
CWA IN SEPTEMBER CWA Activities in September - Wed 2nd - Craft day in CWA Hall High Street 10.30am.
Fri 4th - Blumes Fashions display and morning tea 10.30am in CWA Hall.
Wed 9th - Hoy Day with soup & sandwiches $5, 12noon in CWA Hall.
Sat 12th - Craft & Produce Market, in CWA Hall, 10am.
Wed 16th - Craft Day in CWA Hall 10.30am.
Sat 19th - Sausage Sizzle outside Foodworks, High Street 9am.
UPCOMING IN OCTOBER Friday 9th October at 10.15am Mansfield CanCare Group are hosting an Information Seminar and Luncheon to be held at the Golf Club. Guest speaker is Ms Doreen Ackerman A.M. Director of the Cancer Council Information and Support services. RSVP essential by September 20th. Please ring Fran Peatt on 5777 3174 or Marilyn Armistead on 5768 2442.