Garage sale: Soroptimist Shepparton puts on a pop-up sale for charity.
Friday
Giant Charity Garage Sale
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Soroptimist Shepparton is hosting a pop-up shop which it calls a “bargain hunter’s dream”. The Soroptimists are inviting everyone down, as long as you’re fully vaxxed against COVID-19, to discover some treasures. All proceeds will be donated to local charities. The pop-up shop is located at Shop 22C, Riverside Plaza, Kialla.
Saturday
Pasifika Festival 2021
Pasifika Festival is the only event of its kind in regional Victoria that showcases Pacific arts and culture with a free non-stop celebration of Pacific sounds, flavours and colours.
There will be live music, dance and cultural performances alongside a variety of cultural displays, Pacific arts and tasty Pacific Island cuisine. The event is free and welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The festival will be held at KidsTown Adventure Playground, Mooroopna.
Community SafePlate Day
Run in conjunction with Victoria Police and Neighbourhood Watch, the day allows locals to have their vehicle number plates secured from theft for a gold coin donation. Neighbourhood Watch uses specialised security screws to secure plates to stop them being stolen and used in future crimes. The event will take place between 10am and 1pm at the Fairley’s IGA Supermarket car park in Shepparton’s north.
Sunday
Merrigum Historical Museum
Merrigum Historical Museum: Old-world technology is on show.
At Merrigum Historical Museum, a collection of agricultural and orchard machinery, equipment and domestic items is on display in an old general store and residence built in 1905. Household items are displayed in the residence and wash house as they would have been used in the past. Other buildings at the museum include a blacksmith’s shop, machinery shed, mud-brick dairy, general store, log hut and shearing shed. All areas of the museum are accessible by wheelchair, including the toilets.
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Over-60s Friendship Group
A friendly social group meets on the 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.
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