To commemorate National Reconciliation Week, Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre is showcasing a range of impressive indigenous artworks by local artists Greg James, Holly McLennan Brown and Tom Day. The free exhibition will run until June 10, from 9 am until 3 pm. Head down to 23 Alexandra St, Mooroopna to view the powerful canvasses, woods, fabric and ceramics. All three artists take inspiration from their cultural heritage, drawing upon dreaming and creation stories as well as their connection to country.
Savage Angels
Girls aged 11-17 and their parents are encouraged to head to Shepparton's GV Hotel on Friday evening for an informative event focussing on inspiring, informing and instructing women to make choices in life. Empowering girls in the face of social media and peer influences, the Angels seek to influence girls to blaze their own trail. The topics addressed will be around personal development, self-esteem, relationships, social media and mental health. The event begins at 7 pm at 233 High St, Shepparton. Head to the GV Hotel's website for more information.
Saturday, May 15
A Taste of African Cultures
Experience and celebrate the rhythms, sounds, colours and flavours of African cultures at the fifth Taste of African Cultures festival. From 1 pm to 7 pm, St Paul's African House will come to life with a free showcase of tastes, sights, sounds and rhythms. There'll be delicious African food and coffee, drumming and dance workshops, local African performers, African fashion parades, African handcrafts, local African business owners and lots more. The event takes place at African House, 54 Poplar Ave, Shepparton.
Kids Space
The first and third Saturday of every month, Kids Space will host a different activity for kids of all ages at Shepparton's Maude St Mall. This week's free event is running from 10 am to 2 pm. Bring your kids along for some family fun.
Euroa Farmers’ Market
Euroa Farmers’ Market is back for another month at Kirkland Ave, Euroa. It features a whole block of stalls filled with local produce, grown or crafted by the person smiling at you behind the counter. Entry is free. The market will run from 9 am to 1 pm.
May movie night
Movies at Numurkah Town Hall are back with a vengeance - and this week, get ready for a thriller with The Dry. Based on bestselling Australian author Jane Harper's novel, Aaron Falk returns to his drought-stricken town to attend a tragic funeral. But his return reopens the door to the unsolved death of a teenage girl. The movie (rated MA) will be showing at the town hall at 7 pm. To book, head to www.facebook.com/MoviesAtNumurkah
Single 60 Club
Kyabram Club meeting for lunch. Looking to make new friends and share interests? Head down to Shepparton's Casablanca Pizza Restaurant on the second Tuesday of the month. For more information, phone Barry on 0419 323 351 or Marg on 5821 2438.
Sunday, May 16
Sunday session with Shane's Party Club
Feel like some free Sunday entertainment? Look no further than Shepparton's The Aussie Hotel, bringing back the Sunday session with the help of Shane's Party Club. Bringing some tunes from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm, book in for lunch and then stay and enjoy the live and free entertainment. To book, call The Aussie on 5821 4011.
Thursday, May 20
Country music for charity
On Thursday at Mooroopna's Cricketers Arms Hotel, a concert will be held with Kerran and Terry of Silverback from 1 pm to 4 pm. Doors open at midday, with meals available at reasonable prices. Dancing is welcome. Entry is $10 with money going towards the homeless. To book entry or meals, contact Joyce on 0408 218 411.
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