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Saturday 13th March 2010 9.00am - 5.00pm (Official opening 10.30am)
Don't miss this fabulous display of quilts and crafts from quilters far and wide as well as our own local talent. Featuring TripARTite by ZigZag. Raffle of Large Quilt made by Julie Gilchist.
Venue - Community House and Memorial Hall Complex, Cowslip Street, Violet Town (Gold coin Donation at Door)
Bus Parking in Daphne Street & car parking in Hurt Street over creek Map of Violet Town Here! (aprox 40mins east from Nagambie or just off the Hume after Euroa)
Contact Marg Block for further enquiries on 03 5798 1750 More about Violet town here!
9th - 14th March "The Compassionate Mandala" a celebration of Tibetan Culture - Avenel Court House, Queen Street with public concert Friday 12th March 7.00pm Avenel Memorial Hall
Avenel will be hosting a visit in March by three Tibetan Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in south India and Tibetan performer Tenzin Choegyal who will be presenting a program of Tibetan art and culture. Over five days the group will create a beautiful sand mandala, conduct several workshops and present a concert of traditional Tibetan performances by both the Monks and Tenzin Choegyal. This amazing opportunity to share in the Tibetan culture as they pass through the region is a must see.
Construction of a SAND MANDALA - sessions with local school groups - demonstratios of sacred chanting - performances of traditional dance & hands on workshops
Contact Anna on PH: (03) 5796 2481 or Dawn on MOB: 0428 942 095 for more details Map of Avenel here!
Nagambies Longest Lunch -
Friday March 19th 2010 -
Kirwans Bridge Restaurant 12noon
What a fantastic way to spend time with friends, endulging your tastbuds with fabulous food prepared by well known chef Bernard Hayes and the delicious flavours of our world famous local wines. Kirwan's Bridge Restaurant overlooks the beautiful Nagambie Lake. Cost is
$85 per person 3 course lunch with wines included through the
supported of Mitchelton, Tahbilk and Don Lewis Wines.
Monies raise are to go to support the volunteers of the Community Emergency Response Team in Nagambie.
For bookings contact Margret (03)57942476 or
Clare (03)57942303 A fabulous lead into a weekend of rowing events at the Regatta Centre in Nagambie.
TAHBILK WINE CLUB 150th ANNIVERSARY TASTING - Saturday March 20th 2010 & Sunday March 21st 2010 - 11am to 4pm Each Day
The Purbrick family over this weekend in the sublime surrounds of the Tahbilk Museum will be showcasing the essence of Tahbilk's longevity - their wines. This is your chance to hear about the Tahbilk story while surrounded by the very history that frames it all whilst tasting the very wines that helped forge it!
Given the occasion, each of the three 150th Anniversary Releases will be on tasting - the only time they will be. Also on tasting will be Tahbilk's iconic '1860 Vines' Shiraz including an exclusive preview of the very highly rated 2007 vintage which, given that there was only 100 odd cases made from this incredibly low-yielding year' could well be the only time it is ever on tasting! As well there will be selections from the 'Reserve', now 'Eric Stevens Purbrick', ranges. AND IN THE CAFE, Chef & Manager Luke Watson will be preparing specially matched dishes to each of the 150th Anniversary releases which will then be offered by the glass to accompany the meal.
PLUS YOU COULD WIN 150 BOTTLES OF MARSANNE VALUED AT MORE THAN $2000! Just by attending our 150th Anniversary Tasting, you can enter a draw to win 150 bottles of 2009 Marsanne!
Sunday 21 March - Free Workshop on "Create a Waterwise Garden"
presented by Kevin Walsh - 1pm - 4pm - Nagambie Golf Club click for program here!
 workshops, tours and sustainability starter kits - To register for workshops and for more information contact :
Cathy Koning, Sustainable Communities Coordinator on (03) 5734357
or via email cathyk@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au or call her on 57346357 RSVP is required for catering purposes 1 - 4pm, Nagambie Golf Club
12 Cemetery Lane, Nagambie
Euroa Butter Factory Summer Tales 2010 - Experience the pleasures of Italian Wine and Opera
Monthly Dinners - Sat February 20th, Sat March 20th & Sat April 24th and special events:- Italian Wine Appreciation - Want to try something different?
Friday 19th February - The Northern Regions - Winemaker Michael Dal Zotto will be discussing the northern regions including Veneto & Piedmonte. Wine tastings will compare Italian imports and the Dal Zotto wines from the King Valley will be served with dinner.
Friday 12th March - In the middle - Winemaker Sam Miranda will be discussing the central regions and the Sam Miranda wines will be served with dinner Price :$75.00 per person - These are Sauvignon Blanc-free events
Saturday 27th March - Opera & Wine -
Join us for the evening to sample Italian wine varieties, enjoy good food and opera. Renowned Julian Wilson opera trio return to the Butter Factory to sing while you enjoy antipasto platters, gourmet pizzas or suckling pig from the spit. Tickets include a glass of prosecco on arrival and relaxed dinner under the stars (weather permitting!) $75.00 per head
Book now to come and learn about Italian wine varietals. Five course dinner including tastings, prosecco on arrival and a glass of wine with entree & main. Limited numbers so please book with Rebecca on PH:
5795 1408 or via email to enquiries@euroabutterfactory.com.au Taxi from Nagambie to Euroa & return at special rates see contact Nagambie Taxi
Summer at the Euroa Arboretum - Evening BBQ's from 6.00pm Jan - March
Summer is a perfect time to get together! The Arboretum will be hosting monthly evening BBQs from 6pm on the last Friday of January-March for everyone to enjoy by the scenic dam. Friday 29th January 2010,
Friday 26th February,
Friday 26th March.
BYO BBQ food & drinks.
BBQ Chef, super
salads & nibbles supplied!
Euroa Arboretum is a great community parkland in which to rest, explore and enjoy whilst becoming familiar with our indigenous plants. Share a picnic, walk your dog, ride your bike around the circuit tracks or view the decorative screens designed by local artists. A relaxing Friday evening
for all to enjoy!
Replenish your garden or replace lost trees with plants grown from local seeds or cuttings at the nursery Thurs-Fri 9am-4pm.
Gates open weekends 10am-5pm. Pedestrian access 7 days. 76 OId Hume Highway
Euroa
Contact/enquiries:
Sam: 0429 127 399
Shirl: 57 952 500
 
click for mud map and parking directions
Starting 8.30am - 1.00pm on the first Saturday of each month this growing community market is a great way to meet friends and give the kids something to do while you browse the many stalls and take in the fantastic views across the lake. This is Victoria's only absolute inland water front market. Attractions include regular children's activities, coffee cart, produce, plants, cakes, sausage sizzle, artist, well being and quality collectables etc. and supports the community raising funds for the Scouts, Lions, CFA and more. The community market has a great atmosphere with music, great views, something to eat & drink, playground and entertainment for the children. Come and have a yarn with the locals and support the community services.
Avenel Produce & Craft Market -
Grow it, bake it and make it! Second Sunday of the month.
The Market has always prided itself on being a unique event in the region. Stall holders are asked to adhere to our core philosophy of supporting solely locally produced, hand-made or home grown/baked goodies. Many stalls have been with the Market since it was initiated by the historic Harvest Homestead and through its consolidation at WB Gadds cosy antique/clothing store. The word in the park today is that they like the warm friendly atmosphere of the new location and the sense of fun about the event each month.
This year the Market has received funding through the Shire of Strathbogie to stage some free live music and children's activities. It is hoped that these features will continue to be a part of the Market's profile into the coming year as it continues to grow to full self-sustenance! We have enjoyed unearthing some local musical talent and parents visiting the Market also seem to appreciate having their small ones occupied while they chat and enjoy the stalls on offer. Our regular face painting fairy Jo will paint grown ups as well as children should the whim strike!
We welcome enquiries about new stalls and hope you will consider dropping by on the next 2nd Sunday in the month.
LOCATION: Jubilee Park, Livingstone Street, Avenel
Anna Clabburn
Avenel Market Administrator
Tel: 0411 770 830 AH:5796 2481 email: clabburn@optusnet.com.au
Violet Town Market - Second Saturday of the month -
Handmade and homemade goods, community group stalls, and the especially famous plant sales!
  LOCATION: Recreation Reserve - Tulip Street -
PHONE: 0416 233 584
The market is organised by a sub committee of the Violet Town Action Group Inc., a non-profit community organisation, with all funds raised by the market used for the publication and distribution of the Village Voice community newsletter and for other community facilities and activities. The Violet Town market is reputedly one of the best markets in North East Victoria and attracts up to 200 stalls and patrons of up to 4,000 each month.
Philosophy: since its inception the market has had a 'make, bake or grow it' policy that aims to support those stall holders who make all or the majority of what they sell. Limited sites are available however for manufactured and second hand goods and products. Want to know more about Violet Town? Click here!
Nagambie On Water Annual Celebration of all things water - click logo for details of the Jan 2010 event and plan for 2011
FIREWORKS OVER THE LAKE EVERY NEW YEARS EVE - FAMILY PICNIC WITH THE WORKS!
Plan your New Years Eve NOW!!! book to stay at one of our many accommodation options (see the stay page) and spend the night with the community at this fantastic family party on the banks of Stunning Lake Nagambie. Live entertainment with Rachel McCracken and Carnival rides. Fireworks at Midnight over the water. BYO picnic, rugs, chairs and anything else you can think of.
LOOKING FOR A VENUE FOR YOUR NEXT GROUP EVENT OR CELEBRATION?
CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION ABOUT FACILITIES AT BUCKLEY PARK, BLANEY RESERVE AND JACOBSON'S LOOKOUT: ALL WITH ABSOLUTE LAKE FRONTAGE
We have a number of venues surrounding the lake for hire with self catering or catering can be arranged. Off street parking available at Buckley Park.
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