What's on this weekend?

“This time of year we would usually be coming together as a community for the Summer City Market, although we can’t celebrate in the physical space as the Maude Street Mall redevelopment is underway we can still come together and support our local businesses and appreciate the services provided in our city,” City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Kim O’Keeffe said.

“I encourage shoppers to get out and find a bargain.

“Invite your friends and family and make a day out of it, enjoy the shops and relax with a coffee or treat yourself to a fine lunch, all whilst supporting our local businesses.”

Saturday

Treaty Day Out

Making its debut, the Treaty Day Out one-day festival will be hosting a stellar line-up of First Nations artists, coinciding with a by-election in which First Nations people in the state’s north-east can choose who will represent them in the Treaty process.The day will have a variety of craft stalls, activities, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation vaccination van for booster shots and kids' vaccinations, food trucks and loads more. The event will be held at Rumbalara Football Netball Club on Saturday from 2pm. Tickets are $50, but entry is free for people who have enrolled with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria and for kids under 16. Tickets are available at www.treatydayout.com

Eden Farm Tours

Numurkah’s Eden Farm is running weekly farm tours from 4pm each Saturday. Farmer Gary’s tours give insight into life on the farm including biodynamic farming principles, flora and fauna, gems in the bush, egg collection and animal feeding. Located at Eden Farm at 1205 Walsh's Bridge Rd, Numurkah, tickets are $25 via Eventbrite.

Sunday

Lions skin check van

Don’t put off getting your skin checked any longer — with the Toolamaba Lions Club making it simple and free, there’s no excuse not to. The Lions Mobile Skin Check and Awareness Unit will be coming to Toolamba town centre on Sunday, from 9am to 3.40pm. Appointments are necessary and proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. To book an appointment ring Pat on 0408 597 198.

Codference

Hook, line and sinker, lock in this Sunday’s Codference for a ripping good time. Hear about all the latest on Murray cod and natives, with presentations from speakers on native fish management, Macquarie perch revival, tracking Murray cod movement and much more. Run by the Victorian Fisheries Authority, the Codference is at Riverlinks Eastbank, Shepparton, running from 9.30am to 3pm. Register for the free event via Eventbrite.

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Over-60s Friendship Group

A friendly social group meets every second Tuesday of each month at 6pm at Casablanca Restaurant, 125 High St, Shepparton, for a meal and to discuss the coming months’ itinerary for day and evening outings. Singles, friends and couples all welcome. No committee, fees, or commitment to attend outings. For information, phone David on 0409 133 044 or Jan on 0458 211 104.

Lodge Eshcol

Members of the public interested in joining Lodge Eshcol are encouraged to apply. The Freemason group is looking for new members to join its ranks to help give back to the Shepparton community. Contact Alan Thomson on 0402 284 797 for details.

Mooroopna Country Music

Country music will be hosted at the Sir Ian McLennan Centre on Sunday, February 27, starting at noon with guest artist Venessa Waara. Entry for members is $7 and non-members $8, which includes tea/coffee, BYO cup and barbecue lunch for sale. Patrons must be double vaccinated and sign in upon entry. For inquiries, phone Robin on 5824 1871.