Whats on in Mansfield Mt Buller July/August 2009

LIVE COMEDY Friday 3rd July – Get your laughing muscles ready for the hilarious comedy ‘Twelfth Night.’
This live performance at the Mt Buller Chalet Hotel is going to be a fantastic evening of great
entertainment and superb food and wine. Dinner, wine & show cost is $75 per adult & $45 per
child. For bookings phone Vanessa on 03 5777 6566.

A MERRY JIG Saturday 4th July – ‘A Merry Jig’ at Merrijig. For a fun night of Irish music and dance, with live music performed by Island Celtic, join in all the festivities at the Merrijig Hall to
commemorate the official opening of the original hall back in 1930. Come along for a fun night
and see the new refurbishment of the hall. Tickets are $20 per person which includes a brilliant
supper. BYO drinks & glasses. To book phone Sen on 03 5777 5656. Everyone is welcome.
COMMEMORATIVE BALL Saturday 4th July – Tolmie Commemorative Ball. Coinciding with the original opening of the Tolmie Mechanics Institute in 1920, Tolmie Hall is holding a Commemorative Ball. Past musicians have reformed as the ‘Music Makers’ to provide entertainment of a mix of old-time, contemporary & bush dance music. Dress as you please or come Tolmie 1920’s style. Tickets are $25 per couple which includes a lavish supper. BYO drinks. Bookings & information on 03 5776 2113. All welcome.

HUSKIES @ THE ZOO Sunday 5th July – Siberian Huskies are coming to the Zoo. Between 12 – 2pm come and cuddle one of these beautiful dogs & see the team set up in harness. On this day & everyday of the school holidays there will be lion feeding at 1.30pm. Visitors can also hand feed many of the Zoo’s inhabitants. Fees apply. For further details phone Bronwen on 03 5777 3576.

KIDS WEEK ON MT BLLER Monday 6th – 12th July – With different events every day of the week, there is something to entertain kids of all ages. Mt Buller’s mascot, Barry the Mountain Pygmy-possum, and our Ski & Snowboard School instructors lead the fun on and off the snow. Younger visitors will love the face painting, magic acts and roving clowns, while the older kids won’t want to miss the popular disco, treasure hunts and snowman building competitions. For details go to http://www.mtbuller.com.au/

LIVE MUSIC Friday 17th July and Friday 21st August – Bracket and Jam. Join Dean and Gill at the Mansfield Regional Produce Store for Bracket and Jam, an evening of popular live, local music featuring a host of the best musicians from around the region. Purchase great food from 6.30pm with music kicking off from 7.30pm. Cover charge is $5 per person & bookings are essential on 03 5779 1404.

TRIVIA NIGHT Friday 24th July – The Mt Battery Belles are hosting a Trivia Night to raise funds for Relay for Life. Come along to the Buckland Centre, Bank Place in Mansfield from 8pm to support this great cause. The evening will also feature a sponge cake & wine auction. Tables of 6 are $10 per person & supper is included. To book your table phone 03 5775 1072 or 03 5775 2950.

MANAGING CHOLESTEROL Saturday 25th July & Saturday 22nd August – Natural Ways to Manage Cholesterol. What is cholesterol? What differentiates good and bad cholesterol? Come along from 2pm - 4pm and discuss natural ways to maintain healthy cholesterol levels using everyday foods and specific herbal and nutritional medicines. Bookings are essential on 03 5779 1595. Free admission.

COMMERCIAL HOTEL July at the Commercial Hotel Mansfield
Sat 11th - Disk Jockey ‘Arkadia’ from 9pm-1am. Free entry.
Sun 12th - Live Acoustic from 2pm. Free entry.
Fri 17th - Party Night with a live band & cheap drinks. Free entry.

MANSFIELD CWA IN JULY Wed 1st & 15th - Craft classes 10.30am – 2pm.
Sat 11th - Craft & Produce Market.

HISTORIC DISPLAY July – Historic Photographic Display. During July the Mansfield Historic Society will be exhibiting a touring display from the Public Records Office of Victoria. The display features a pictorial history of Victoria captured through a selection of public transport photographs. Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in July between 11am – 3pm at the Mansfield Railway Station.
Gold coin donation.

JULY AT THE MANSFIELD LIBRARY Thur 2nd @ 10.30am - Storytime for pre-schoolers.
Fri 3rd @ 2.30pm - Holiday activity with local musician Jen O’Donnell.
Tues 7th – Fri 10th @ 2.30pm - Holiday activities such as craft, face painting & puzzles.
Tues 21st @ 3.45pm - Radical Readers. Junior book club for kids aged 8+.
Fri 24th @ 6pm - Christmas in July. Join the Capella Singers & a host of poets.

JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS School Holiday Program. Are you wondering what to do with your children over the holidays? Join in the fun at Simone’s Music Garden for some singing, dancing & general fun & craziness with music. Mon 6th, Tues 7th & Wed 8th July for children aged 18mths up to 6 years. Bookings required on 0458 627 688. http://www.musicgarden.com.au/

CHRISTMAS WEEK ON MT BULLER Saturday 1st – 7th August. Mt Buller comes alive with festive spirit as it hosts Christmas Week!
The resort simply sparkles with beautiful decorations and Christmas trees, and the sounds of
merry carolers fill the air. Christmas meals are on the menu and a range of special activities are
on offer to keep the kids entertained including craft sessions, gift giving and fireworks. Santa
visits the resort regularly throughout Christmas Week so make sure you visit Mt Buller during
this special time of year and experience the joys of Christmas Week, one of the resort’s
favourite holiday events.

LIVE MUSIC Friday 7th August – Head down to the Commercial Hotel in Mansfield and enjoy music by live, local band ‘Don’t Ask’. Music commences from 9pm with dinner available from 6pm. Free entry.

TENNIS FUN DAY Sunday 23rd August. Grab some friends, family, workmates & your tennis racquets and head down to the Mansfield courts from 10am for a hit of tennis in this fun round robin tournament.
Make up your own team of 8 or put your name down & join in with another team. This Relay for
Life fundraising event starts at 10am & will cost you $10 per person which includes a BBQ lunch.
BYO drinks & nibbles. To register or find out more call Debbie on 03 5775 2805.

WELCOME STRANGERS Sunday 30th August – Café Culture Series ‘Welcome Strangers’. Come and enjoy four consummate musicians in a show featuring tenderly collected versions of all but lost authentic rural Australian fiddle tunes. Also some precious songs sung in sweet harmonies that permeated our culture via early immigration. Mansfield Masonic Hall will be transformed into a candle lit club lounge. Purchase a glass of wine & food by Cathie prior to & during the show. Doors openat 4.30pm & pre-booked tickets are available from Wallaby Ritz in Mansfield for $20 per person, or at the door for $25 (subject to availability) Further information on http://www.artsmansfield.com/

MANSFIELD CWA IN AUGUST Wed 5th & 19th – Craft classes 10.30am - 2pm.
Sat 8th – Craft & Produce Market.

AUGUST AT THE MANSFIELD LIBRARY Fri 14th – The Antique Roadshow comes to Mansfield Library.
Sat 15th-23rd – Celebrate ‘Science Week’.
Sat 22nd- 29th – Children’s Book Week.

WHAT’S NEW
The Mansfield Armchair Cinemas complex is a recent edition to Mansfield. The twin cinemas
offer the first fully digital screenings in regional Australia, showing the latest Blockbusters as well
as Art House, Kids & Teen flicks. Screenings are every weekend with some mid-week sessions
too. For screenings & session times check the local newspaper or phone 03 5775 2049.

INFORMATION AND ACCOMMODATION For all your information and accommodation enquiries and bookings, visit the Mansfield Visitor Information Centre. Open 9am – 5pm. Visit www.mansfield-mtbuller.com.au or freecall 1800 039 049.

What's on in Mansfield, November 2008

Week 1&2

Until Tuesday 4th November – The Spring Arts Walk exhibitions continue in café venues throughout Mansfield till November 4th. Sculpture, visual art, photography & textiles are some of the mediums used in this exhibition enabling artists to interpret the legends & spirit of the High Country. All artwork is for sale. For a program of events & venue locations go to http://www.highcountryfestival.com.au/

Until Tuesday 4th November – The focus of this popular festival is ‘Legends’, with High Country
Huts, Horses & Legends of the High Country providing plenty of scope for artists and erformers,
community groups and history addicts to create and discover new ways to enjoy the High Country.
Traditional events such as the Grand Parade, Fireworks Extravaganza, Spring Arts Walk & the
Picnic Races will be complimented by a program full of new events. The festival continues until
Tuesday 4th November and concludes with the Mansfield Races. This Cup Day meeting is a major attraction and offers a full field with bookies & totaliser, fashions on the field, live entertainment & the Horse Couture Parade showcasing both horses and riders in wearable art. For a full program of events go to http://www.highcountryfestival.com.au/

Saturday 1st November – One of Mansfield’s most popular Bush Markets offering a large variety of goods such as local produce & wines, plants, art & craft, clothing, gifts & much more. Various food & refreshment options available. From 8am-2pm in Highett Street. No dogs permitted.

Saturday 1st November – Join Bree from 10am to launch the opening of her new shop in Perkins
Street Jamieson, ‘The Frog Who Knew Too Much’. This charming new shop will sell whimsical gifts, local art & craft, garden ornaments and much more.

Saturday 1st November – This fundraiser for the Mansfield District Hospital sees teams of four,
dressed in hospital attire & using medical equipment, compete against each other on a course
through Mansfield’s High Street. Fun for the whole family! Commences at 10.30am near the
roundabout. Enter a team on 0418 588 097.

Saturday 1st November – The Bonnie Doon Hotel is holding an evening of live entertainment with music by ‘Highway 31’ playing all your favourites from the 70’s & 80’s. From 8.30pm in the public bar. Free Entry.

Saturday 1st – 2nd November – The historic & beautiful town of Jamieson is holding an Art Exhibition over the Cup Weekend. On display will be the works of 7 artists showcasing a variety of different art through various mediums such as photography, ceramics & painting. The exhibition will run from 10am - 4pm in the Jamieson Community Hall with admission by gold coin donation to the local CFA.

Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd November

Saturday 1st – The Saturday night dance is back! Dance the night away to your favourite D.J. - Chris Cross at the RSL Hall in Woods Point from 7pm. BYO drinks.
Sunday 2nd – Woods Point Bush Market from 10.30am – 1.30pm in Stewarts Reserve.
Sunday 2nd – The Woods Point Cup. Dress as a jockey and grab a make-do horse (mop, broom or tree branch). Be the fastest rider to complete the 200 metre course between the museum and the Hotel to get your name inscribed on the Woods Point Cup.
Further details on any of these events on 03 5777 8224.

Saturday 1st - Monday 3rd November – The Mansfield District Hospital Auxiliary is inviting you to their 32nd Annual Art Exhibition in the Masonic Hall, Highett Street, Mansfield. There will be a wonderful collection of artworks from both statewide & local artists. Open to the public daily until 3rd November. Entry is $2 per adult with children FOC.

Saturday 1st – 3rd November – Mt Buller comes alive with the roar of engines as it hosts the High Country’s favourite motor sport challenge – the Mt Buller Sprint. Experience the excitement as some of Australia’s most renowned names in motor racing battle it out to achieve the fastest time up the Mt Buller Tourist Road. More info at www.mountainmotorsports.com.au or phone 03 5777 6077
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Saturday 1st – 3rd November – The Historic Delatite Station is offering you the opportunity to stroll through their spectacular spring gardens over the festival weekend. Plants will be available for sale and gates will open daily from 10am – 4pm. Located at Delatite Lane, Piries. Entry cost is $5.00pp.
No dogs permitted.


Saturday 1st – 3rd November – Tim from The Howqua Hills Trader will run a daily service operating from 9.30am on Saturday, Sunday & Monday calling into camps between Fry’s Flat and Tunnel Bend delivering supplies such as bread, milk, ice, newspapers and more to campers. For special orders
call Tim on 0427 752 636.

Sunday 2nd November – Take the stunning drive out to Jamieson and stop off at the Jamieson
Brewery for their Cup Weekend Car Boot Sale, Car Show and sausage sizzle. Located in the
Brewery car park from 8.30am - 11.30am. All welcome.

Sunday 2nd November – The Mansfield District Hospital Fun Run (organised by Geelong Grammar School Timbertop Campus) is on again. Race registration from 9.15am – 10.00am at the Botanic Park in Mansfield. Various categories for all ages. For more info call Lyndon on 03 5733 6777.

Sunday 2nd November – Maindample CFA is holding its 3rd annual High Country Heritage Day at ‘Tara’, Maroondah Hwy, Maindample from 11am – 6pm. The days events will include milking cows, shearing sheep both by hand & mechanically, butchering demonstrations, old truck & engine displays, horse shoeing, dog handling, family activities & lots more. Food & full bar facilities available. Further info on 03 5776 4241 or 0421 659 734.

Sunday 2nd November – Crafts and goodies will be available for purchase at this local community market. Held in the Jamieson Community Hall from 9am – 1pm.

Sunday 2nd November – A must for all garden lovers! Visit four beautiful gardens for $10.00pp with refreshments included, or any single garden for $3.00pp. Gardens included are 48 and 120 Highton Lane in Mansfield, 678 Goughs Bay Rd in Goughs Bay & 43 Danshill Lane in Boorolite. Tickets and directions are available from Snowgum Nursery and Yencken & Dyasons Garden Centre, or at the gardens on the day from 11am onwards.

Sunday 2nd November – Held in the shady car park at the Bonnie Doon Community Centre in Arnot Street, Bonnie Doon from 8.30am – 1pm. Purchase home made and local goodies, plants, local wines, produce, gifts, bric a brac & more. Further info available on 03 5778 7722.

Sunday 2nd November – Bric-a-Brac is a vibrant 5 piece group that pays tribute to French music and also borrows music from other cultures. The theatrical front man will even have you believing that Mick Jagger always sang in French! The supporting act is Mansfield’s Jess Hearn. Commencing at 5pm in the Jamieson Community Hall with tickets available from Wallaby Ritz. Cost is $20.00pp and bookings are essential.

Sunday 2nd November – The picturesque Pinnacle Valley Resort in Merrijig is hosting a
Winemakers Dinner. Commencing at 7pm, enjoy a stunning three-course dinner matched with Sam Miranda Wines, from the King Valley. Costs are $65.00pp or $45.00pp excluding wines.
Accommodation packages are available. Bookings essential on 03 5777 5788.

Monday 3rd November – Test your skill and fitness in this 8km Row, 17km Ride and 5km Run,
a fundraiser for the Mansfield Primary School. Registration from 8am at Skipworth Reserve in
Jamieson. Various categories & age groups to suit all abilities so come & join in the fun.
Download an entry form on www.mansfield-mtbuller.com.au or phone 1800 039 049.

Monday 3rd November – Join Malcolm & Susan for the Kinloch Wines pre-Melbourne Cup
Luncheon featuring Jo Jo Smith accompanied by local musical aficionados Rolf & Alistair. From
11.45am indulge in a delicious luncheon whilst enjoying sounds from Jo Jo’s latest repertoire.
Costs are $55.00pp for luncheon and entertainment with wine at cellar door prices. Bookings
essential on 03 5777 3447.

Monday 3rd November – Don’t miss the greatest operatic comedy of them all, ‘The Marriage of
Figaro’ presented by the Mansfield Shire Council and performed by the Melbourne Opera
Orchestra & Chorus. Commencing at 8pm at the Mansfield Performing Arts Centre with tickets
available from the Shire on 03 5775 8555. Cost $75.00pp.

Monday 3rd November – Head out to the Bridge Inn Hotel in Maindample for a Melbourne Cup
Calcutta this Cup Eve. Join in all the excitement from 8pm sharp with meals available for
purchase from 6pm. Tickets are $10.00pp & bookings are essential on 03 5778 7281.

Tuesday 4th November – Mansfield’s Picnic Cup Race Meeting is one of the most popular North
East country meets. Offering a six-race program, on course TAB, licensed bar, food outlets,
fashions on the field & kids entertainment. Gates open from 11am with entry fees of $12.00 per
adult and children under 16 years FOC. A courtesy bus will run from Mansfield.

Tuesday 4th November – The Mansfield Boat Club, situated in a panoramic location on the
shores of Lake Eildon at Goughs Bay, invites you to their Chicken & Champagne Cup Luncheon.
From midday onwards enjoy Fashions on the Field, cup day sweeps & race viewing on the big
screen. Licensed bar available at members prices. Costs are $15.00pp for non-members &
$10.00pp for members. To book phone 0400 843 220.

Friday 7th November – The biggest golf day in the north east is on again! Join our local trade’s
people for a day of fun and relaxation at the picturesque Mansfield Golf Club. Open to everyone
with prizes & giveaways on the day & a huge auction as the finale. This year’s event is a charity
fundraiser for our local Mansfield District Hospital. Costs are $20.00 per person. Enquiries on
0409 199 110.

Friday 7th – 9th November – Celebrate the approach of warmer weather at Doonstock, a non
competitive wakeboarding & watersports event taking place at Peppin Point Holiday Park on the
shores of Lake Eildon. Enjoy Pro Rider demonstrations, a coaching clinic by the Tige Tour boys,
Saturday night entertainment & merchandise tents by Deja Vu Board Stores. Further details are
available on 03 5778 7338.

Saturday 8th November – Help us to preserve the natural alpine environment and keep Mt Bullerbeautiful. On Beautify Buller Day join one of the many teams that help clear away the litter that is found on the resort’s slopes and around the Village after the winter snow melts.
Further details on www.mtbuller.com.au or phone 03 5777 6077.

Saturday 8th – 9th November – Join Sally & Michael Watson on a luxury 2 day ‘Man from Snowy River’ horseride. Ride to our quality overnight accommodation at the beautiful ‘Riverhouse’ in Howqua & enjoy fine local food & wine. Bask by the pool, enjoy a hit of tennis or just wander the magnificent gardens which meander down to the Howqua River. Cost is $550.00pp with bookings
essential on 03 5777 3552.

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Winter in Mansfield - Ski Hire

Skier’s
We recommend “Pullins” Ski Hire. Mansfield Victoria
Servicing Mt Buller’s skier’s since 1972
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Email skihire@pullins.com.au
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