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Thursday, 8 October 2009

Whats on in Mansfield Mt Buller October

HIGH COUNTRY FESTIVAL and SPRING ARTS starts on October 23. Check out
www.highcountryfestival.com.au for more information or pick up a program.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY IDEA Lion Feeding is on at 1.30 pm every day of the school holidays and each Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Handfeed most of the animals in the zoo, including monkeys, all day.
For details call the Mansfield Zoo on 5777 3576.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY IDEA Movies at the Mansfield Cinema. Bag a beanbag at the Mansfield Armchair Cinemas. Regular screenings of latest release movies right throughout the school holidays. For program and session times www.the-mac.com.au/ or call the Cinema on 5775 2049.
ASIAN NIGHT Friday 2nd October – Asian Night at the Boat Club. Delicious! It will be an Asian Cuisine theme for Friday Casserole night at the Mansfield Boat Club - Goughs Bay from 6pm. Bring a casserole or sweet to share. All welcome and the bar will be open.
Enquiries Kaye 5777 3121.
SECRET QUILTERS BUSINESS Saturday 3rd October – ‘Mace Monsters’ Relay for Life team presents a DVD presentation ‘Thread therapy with Dr Bob’ at the Neighborhood House, Erril Street, Mansfield. Eliminate your frustrations with thread, needles and tension! Lucky Door prizes, afternoon tea and quilt display.
Entry fee $10 with all proceeds going to Relay for Life. Bookings essential. Call Linda 5777 5999.
ART WORKSHOP Saturday 3rd October & Sunday 4th October – Arts Mansfield presents a 2-day “Cutting Edge” Workshop at the Crockett Cottage Studio in Mansfield with award winning sculptural artist Ben Gilbert, who will take participants through a step by step
process on plasma cutting and MIG welding equipment. Some materials, morning tea, lunch and
afternoon tea are provided. For further information view www.crockettcottagestudio.com.au or phone
(03) 9428 6300.
SPICKS & SPECKS Saturday 3rd October - Hotel Delatite - Local musicians and entertainers display their knowledge in (WANNABES!) a take off of the great ABC TV quiz show. All proceeds from the night go to Casey’s Crew for the Relay for Life. Audience members are encouraged to get involved, bid for their chance to answer, and decide which team wins! Loads of laughs to be had, and prizes to be won! Show starts at 8.00pm, dinner available from 6.00pm. Tickets from Mansfield Sight and Sound Cafe $10.00, or $12.00 at the door. For more information call Courtney on 0417 547643.
LIVE MUSIC Saturday 3rd October – ’Don’t Ask’ at Merrijig! Head along to the Hunt Club Hotel in Merrijig to enjoy live music featuring local band “Don’t Ask”. Music kicks off at 8.30pm,, dinner available from 6pm-8pm. Bookings essential on 5777 5508.
DISCO DANCING Saturday 3rd October - Dust off the platforms and get ready to groove to the hits from the 70’s to the 90’s. The Taxation Terrors Relay for Life team presents a fabulous, funky and fun night with a live DJ at the Alzburg Resort from 6.45pm. Tickets are $10 adult/$5 child and $25 family. Tickets available from Proactive Tax or call Catriona Wilson on 0417 514306. All proceeds to Cancer Council.
RELAY FOR LIFE Saturday 10th October – Sunday 11th October - The fifth Mansfield Relay For Life will take place from 12.00noon on Saturday until 12.00noon on Sunday at the Mansfield Showgrounds in Mt Battery Road. 18 teams will participate in this 24-hour event which raises funds for cancer research, education and patient support. All are welcome – this is a community event and we encourage you to come along to support the Relay For Life teams. Enjoy live music and lots of fun activities including the ‘Mansfield Gift’ foot races, kids karaoke, face & plaster painting, a boxerfit class, jump rope and hand ball with members of the Mansfield Footy Club.
GALA BALL Saturday 10th October – Dance the night away at our inaugural Merton Amateur Turf Club Gala Ball to be held at the Merton Airfield hanger at 7pm. With a flying/racing theme and the night features live band “SMAC” and supporting act Sally Robins (as seen on Australian Idol). Tickets are $70 per person and includes a complimentary drink on arrival, canapés and a two course meal. Drinks at bar prices.
For ticket information contact Wendy Oates on 5778 9615.
WINE & CHEESE & BEER TASTING Saturday October 10th – Local, Australian and imported wines, beers and cheeses will be on offer for your tasting pleasure and there will be opportunity to meet the makers. There’s a monster auction and loads of door prizes and raffles. This popular fundraiser for the Jamieson Primary School will be held in the Jamieson Hall at 8pm. Tickets are $25pp from the Mansfield Hospital. Bus transport available from Mansfield $15pp. (Bookings essential.) All enquiries call 0429 770 604.
ON BROADWAY Wednesday 14th October & Thursday 15th October – ‘On Broadway’ is a journey through showstoppers from classic musicals including Annie, Grease, Little Shop of Horrors, The Producers and The Rocky Horror Show. The stars of the Mansfield Secondary College cast will be supported by student choreographers, musicians, technicians and designers. Show starts at 6pm. Tickets $5 at the door of the Performing Arts Centre. Contact Sarah Heywood on 5775 2022 for more details.
FETE Saturday 17th October - Stroll through the ever popular annual St Johns Fete in Highett Street Mansfield from 9.30am. Stock up on home made produce, cakes, plants, books & bric a brac.
Children’s activities, Devonshire teas & sausage sizzle to enjoy whilst perusing the well stocked stalls.
ROCKING & ROLLING Saturday 17th October – Grab your dancing shoes and rock away the night to the music of Dennis Tucker at the Tolmie Mechanics Institute Hall. Commencing at 8pm, tickets are available at the door. $25/double, $5 kids. Free Supper, raffle, lucky door prizes. All proceeds to go to the upkeep of the hall. Enquiries, Linda Terry 5776 2113.
OPEN GARDEN Sunday 18th October – “Wombat Hills Open Garden”
The garden at Wombat Hills Cottages will be open as a fundraiser for the 70th anniversary of Red Cross in Mansfield. Open from 1:30 pm and afternoon tea will be available. Come and enjoy the panoramic views and see a garden that is designed to cope with a changing climate.
Wombat Hills is at 55 Lochiel Rd Barwite, off the Old Tolmie Rd. Contacts - Red Cross: Margaret
Adcock ph 5775 1041 or Wombat Hills: Helen Hookey ph 5776 9507.
ONLINE MARKETING WORKSHOPS Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd October – Do you want to be on PAGE ONE of Google, increase the traffic to your website, or set up and automate your data base? Then this is the workshop for you! Conway Alliance in partnership with SHE Commerce (a search engine optimization business) will be running two workshops at the Applied Learning Centre, Mansfield Secondary College from 6pm-8pm. Fee $35 includes a light supper. Bookings essential, tickets from Wallaby Ritz. Enquiries Eileen
Conway on 5779 1022 or mobile 0448 994741.
75 YEARS CELEBRATIONS Thursday 22nd October – The Bonnie Doon Auxiliary of the Mansfield Hospital will be celebrating 75 years on Thursday 22nd. October from 2pm-4pm at the Bonnie Doon Recreation reserve Hall in Wilson Street. The day will feature a celebratory afternoon tea, to which families of the original members and all other community members are invited to attend. Contact Pat O’Brien 5778 7258 or Michelle Brudenell 5779 1671.
SERENITY SUPPER DANCE 2009 Friday 23rd October – The Bonnie Doon Hall Fundraising Committee is holding the Bonnie Doon Serenity Supper Dance at the Recreation Reserve Hall at 8pm. Dance the night away to live music and raise much needed funds to reseal the hall floor. Tickets are $45 and include champagne, beer, wine and soft drink. Ladies are asked to bring a plate for the supper table. Call Ian Styles on
5779 1577 for bookings by 15th October.
SPRING ARTS WALK OPENING NIGHT Friday 23rd October – On Opening Night, take the walk and tour the cafes with our zany, theatrical hosts and enjoy the ‘Circus, sideshows and show off’ theme while relishing local wines and gourmet
food. The evening starts at Hotel Delatite at 5.30pm. All artwork is for sale.
The Spring Arts Walk continues daily until close of the festival on the 3rd November.
Further details on www.highcountryfestival.com.au
HIGH COUNTRY FESTIVAL & SPRING ARTS Friday 23rd October until Tuesday 3rd November - Celebrate our fantastic annual festival with us! Held over a 12 day period leading up to & including the Melbourne Cup Weekend - Mansfield opens its doors for you to enjoy. The carnival atmosphere flows through the traditional events such as the Grand Parade, Fireworks Extravaganza, Spring Arts Walk and the Picnic Races and are complimented by new events such as the Open Gardens Festival and Theatresports live performances. Lots of fun
and loads to do for kids, art lovers and those wanting a slice of the real High Country life.
See the full program of events at www.highcountryfestival.com.au
OPEN DAY Saturday 24th October – Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School
Come & join us to enjoy delicious food, entertainment, classroom tours, children’s activities, plant
stalls, visiting stallholders and much more. From 9am-3pm in the school grounds, 91 Highett Street, Mansfield. School tour 11am and Marimba performance and music 1-3pm. Enquiries 5779 1445.
PAINTING WORKSHOP Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October – 2 Day Intuitive Painting Workshop
‘The magic of creation is inside you.’ Renowned Melbourne Therapeutic Artist, Cheryl Opie helps you learn the power of creativity & express the excitement of spontaneity. The creative process is a powerful tool that can lift us beyond mental chatter, judgments and beliefs. Cover charge is $330 and bookings are essential. For further information please phone Spirits High 5779 1386 or www.paintingfromwithin.webau.net
ART IN THE GARDEN Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October – Student Arts in the Open Garden 2009 View art works created by local school students which will be on display in the gardens at 108 HighettStreet, Mansfield from 10am – 4pm. Free art workshops for children will run on both days at 12 noon and musical performances by Mansfield VCE students on Saturday afternoon. Refreshments available.
Entry is free. Further information call Debbie 5775 1645.
OPEN GARDENS Sunday 25th October – ‘Jamieson Open Gardens’
Mansfield District Hospital Auxiliary presents ‘The Jamieson Open Gardens’, five charming gardens open in and around the township of Jamieson. The gardens will be open 10am-4pm and admission to all gardens is $10 or $5 per garden. Pam Sumpters pottery garden ornaments & Greg Johnstones wrought iron work and refreshments will be available to purchase. All proceeds to Mansfield Hospital. Contact Jan Howarth on 5777 5795.
THE BIG GIG Sunday 25th October - ‘The Big Gig’ will feature performances from the schools bands from around the district and the M.A.D orchestra. Presented by Mansfield Secondary College, the afternoon kicks off at 2pm at the Performing Arts Centre and entry is by gold coin donation. Enquiries 5775 2022.
ART EXHIBITION Friday 30th October - Annual Art Exhibition
The 33rd Annual Art Exhibition opens at the Masonic Hall, Highett Street, Mansfield at 6pm. Statewide & local artists exhibiting. The Rotary Club Award will be presented by Eve Crocker at 7pm. Entry is $20 pp with tickets available from the Mansfield District Hospital, or at the door. The exhibition will then be open to the public daily until 2nd November. Entry is $2 per adult with children FOC.
OCTOBER MARKETS CWA Craft & Produce - Sat 10th October - Craft and Produce Market, featuring local home made art, crafts cakes and produce in CWA Hall, 10-2pm
Rotary Trash & Treasure Market - Sunday 11th October - 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 17th October - Purchase locally grown produce and locally made products, 8am-1pm at the Tolmie Recreation Reserve, a scenic 20 minute drive from Mansfield. Delicious food and coffee available! Stall holder enquiries please call Marg on 5776 2231.
Mansfield Farmers Market - Saturday 24th October - Fresh regional produce – straight from the farmer to you. 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. View www.mansfieldfarmersmarket.com.au
Mansfield Bushmarket - Saturday 31st October - Celebrate the long weekend with our huge Mansfield bushmarket. 8am-2pm in Highett Street. No dogs permitted. Details available on 0417 118 103.
OCTOBER @ Mansfield Library Mansfield Library - October Program
Thu 1st & Fri 2nd at 10.30am Storytime for preschoolers Theme: Seasons
Fri 2nd 2.30pm School Holiday activity for primary school aged children – Print making
Fri 9th 6pm An evening in the library Book Launch with Paula Constant “Sahara”
Thu 15th & Fri 16th at 10.30am Storytime for preschoolers Theme: Fish
Fri 16th at 2.30pm Book Chat Enjoy a cuppa and chat about our book of the month
Tue 20th at 3.45pm Radical Readers book club for 8-12 year olds
CWA IN OCTOBER CWA Activities in October
Wed 7th - Craft day in CWA Hall High Street 10.30 am -3pm
Sat 10th - Craft & Produce Market, in CWA Hall, 10am-2pm
Mon 19th - Annual Meeting in CWA Hall 1pm followed by monthly meeting.
Wed 21st - Craft Day in CWA Hall 10.30 am – 3pm
Thu 29th - CWA Host to “Comfort & Fit” shoes 1pm-3pm in CWA Hall

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