COMMUNITY HOUSES
Tatura Community House
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Open 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday during school terms. For course bookings phone 5824 1315. Visit www.tatcom.vic.edu.au
Shepparton South Community Centre
Located at 11 Service St, Shepparton. Phone 5821 6172, email administrator@southcom.org.au
North Shepparton Community and Learning Centre Inc
Drop in at 10-14 Parkside Dve, Shepparton, visit www.nsclc.com.au or phone 5821 5770 to see what classes are on offer.
Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre
Located at 23 Alexandra St, Mooroopna, phone 5825 1774. The centre is offering to help the public take part in the Victorian electricity rebate. Take $250 off your electricity bill with us. Learn more at www.meac.com.au or on Facebook.
CLUBS/GROUPS
Goulburn Valley Writers’ Club Inc
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month (February to December) at 6pm or 7pm for pre-meeting dinner, at the Peppermill Hotel, 7900 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla. Writers of all genres can contact president Robyn Black on 0408 553 087, gvwritersgroup@gmail.com or visit our website at gvwritersgroup.com
Craft for a Cause
The Craft for a Cause group is seeking more members. C4C is a group of volunteers who make items to donate to organisations such as Goulburn Valley Pregnancy Support, Ave Maria, Tarcoola, Rumbalara, Pine Road Aged Care Services, People Supporting People and GV Health Children’s Ward. The group meets every Friday during school terms, from 10am to 2pm, at North Shepparton Community and Learning Centre, Parkside Dve, Shepparton. Phone 5821 5770.
Shepparton Camera Club
Meets on the third Tuesday each month at 7.30pm at U3A hall, 14 Esson St, Shepparton. Learn how to master your camera, improve your photography, edit your images and print them professionally. Local outings, workshops and awesome weekend photo tours. Phone Leigh Teitz on 0407 040 820 or email sheppartoncameraclub@outlook.com
Shepparton senior citizens
The senior citizens are inviting new members to join the Shepparton Seniors Club at 122-132 Welsford St, Shepparton. Membership is $10. Includes activities, bus trips and euchre cards. Inquiries to Judith on 0409 225 548.
Soroptimist International of Shepparton Inc
Soroptimist International of Shepparton Inc meets on the third Thursday of every month at Peppermill Hotel, from 6pm for 6.30pm. A friendly group of women. Call Elaine Lenon on 0438 253 886 if you wish to attend or would like more information.
Shepparton Men’s Shed
At Flexible Learning Centre, Shepparton, the shed operates regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9.30am to 2.30pm. Meets for social interaction, listening to guest speakers and making/repairing things. Phone Gary Gray on 5827 1495 or 0458 380 357 or email gazzagg1950@gmail.com
Goulburn Valley Motor Cycle Club
Meets second Wednesday of each month from 7pm at 14 Broomfield St, Shepparton. Inclusive of enduro, motocross, speedway, touring, vintage and veteran motorcycle events. Red plate registration available. Welcoming new members of all ages. Inquiries to president Robert Palma on 0419 142 297, secretary Keiran Baker on 0487 984 675 or email gvmccinc@gmail.com
EVENTS
Safe Plates | Shepparton
Neighbourhood Watch Greater Shepparton Inc and Shepparton Wanganui Lions will conduct a safe plate event on Saturday, November 12 from 10am to 1pm in Fairleys Supa IGA car park, Hawkins St, Shepparton.
Vehicle registration plates will be secured with anti-theft safety screws for a gold coin donation.
Kyvalley soldiers from WWI and WWII to be honoured.
Seeking contact with family members regarding invitations to the unveiling of a plaque listing soldiers’ names. Please contact Bev at wattlevale2@bigpond.com
Shepparton Riding for the Disabled combined garage sale
Shepparton RDA is having a garage sale at the Tallygaroopna Men's Shed, Smith St, Tallygaroopna on Saturday, November 19, 8am till noon. Selling excess saddles, head stalls, bridles and horse-related gear.
Phone Cathy on 5826 5177 for further information.
Soroptimists’ annual Christmas card and craft
Soroptimist Club of Shepparton Inc is holding its annual Christmas card and craft stall at Goulburn Murray Credit Union, Fryers St, Shepparton, until Friday, December 16. Please buy local and help us to support local charities.
Beneath the Wisteria — Suzanna Sheed meet-up
People with something to say to Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed will have the chance to do that on Saturday, face-to-face. Ms Sheed will be the guest on November 12 at Beneath the Wisteria in the former Maude St Mall.
Saturday’s free gathering starts at 11am, lasts for about an hour and will meet at a public seating area near the Maude St entrance to the Harris Scarfe department store.
Convenor Robert McLean said the one-hour session would allow time for Ms Sheed to talk about why she should be re-elected at the state election on Saturday, November 26, and for people to ask her questions.
More information about Saturday’s gathering is available from Mr McLean on 0400 502 19, or via email at r.mclean7@icloud.com
Neffy’s Walk — Let’s Talk (postponed)
A suicide prevention awareness walk at Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton, that was planned for Saturday, November 12, has been postponed until January 1. The postponed event will include a memorial candlelight walk in memory of loved ones lost to suicide, all welcome to attend and donate or purchase a candle in memory of those lost to suicide. All proceeds to go to Lifeline to train additional crisis supporter telephone operators. For more information, contact Stephen on 0400 314 858.
Tatura Community House reunion
Come along and celebrate 40 years of the Tatura community while also catching up with old friends and revisiting the past. It will be held at the Tatura Community House at 12-16 Casey St, Tatura, on Thursday, November 17. RSVP by November 11 on 5824 1315. Displays and finger food.
LIBRARIES
Shepparton Library
Discover something new at Libraries After Dark at Shepparton Library every Thursday until 10pm. Check the website.
Friends of the Mooroopna Library
Meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday at 5pm. Subscriptions fall due annually at the annual general meeting, cost $5. New members welcome. Phone Mooroopna Library on 1300 374 765 for more information.
MUSEUMS
Shepparton Heritage Centre Museum
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 5pm, at 154 Welsford St (opposite the police station). Adults $6, children $4, seniors $4. Wheelchair access. For group tours, phone Geoff Allemand on 0459 215 205 or visit sheppartonheritagecentre.com.au
Murchison Heritage Centre
Murchison Heritage Centre, 4 Stevenson St, is open each Saturday from 10am to 12.30pm and Sunday from 1pm to 3pm. Entry is $5 a head. Visits outside this time welcome by arrangement. Group bookings phone Janet on 5826 2363 or 0438 309 275 or visit http://murchisonhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com
Mooroopna Museum and Gallery
More than 15 rooms filled with many different collections from past to present, at 30 Park St, Mooroopna (near golf course). Open every Wednesday from 11am to 3pm, and each Sunday from 1.30pm to 4pm. Adults $5, students $2, children $1. Open any day by appointment. Meetings held at same address on the second Wednesday of the month at 1.30pm.
MARKETS
Violet Town community market
Held on the second Saturday of each month at Tulip St, Violet Town, from 8.30am to 1pm. Great variety of items, plants, gourmet foods, books, handcrafts, organic products, great coffee, hot food and live music. Grow it, make it, bake it. Visit violettown.org.au/market or phone 0416 233 584.
Deniliquin farmers’ market
The farmers’ market is held on the second Saturday of each month from 8am to noon in front of the Naponda Store, 226 Cressy St, Deniliquin.
Avenel market
Held on the second Sunday of the month at Jubilee Parkland from 9am to 1pm. Flowers, craft, food, stalls, artisan products, eggs, honey, oils and more. Phone Anne on 0400 594 838 or Wendy on 0409 931 722. Twilight market is happening in December from 3pm on the second Saturday of the month.
Stanhope monster garage and car boot sale
Second Sunday each month, 8.30am to 1pm at Birdwood Ave, Stanhope. Food, music, lots of stalls. Undercover if wet. Sites are $10. Phone Glenda on 5857 2866 or Christine on 5857 2415.
MUSIC
Sing Australia
Sing Australia Shepparton meets weekly on Tuesdays at the Baptist Church from 7.30pm to 9pm. No auditions are held and an ability to read music is not required. Weekly attendance is not compulsory. Phone Meryl on 0418 578 369 or Glenda on 0428 299 256.
Contact
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