In what’s said to be Shepparton’s biggest winter sale, stores across Shepparton’s CBD and Maude St Mall will be offering shoppers great prices on winter favourites on Friday and Saturday.
Saturday
Winter Sessions
As winter comes to a close, so do this year’s Winter Sessions. The fourth and final iteration welcomes The Three of Us, before headline act Kerryn Fields at the Merrigum hall. Doors open at 5.30pm with music to start at 6.30pm. To buy tickets, visit www.thewintersessions.com
Shepparton Farmers’ and Specialty Market + Trash and Treasure Market
As they say, one person’s trash is another’s treasure and this weekend’s market at the Shepparton Showgrounds is your time to grab a bargain. The market will operate every fourth Saturday of the month, running from 8am to 1pm with free entry.
Transition Tatura Film Festival
Transition Tatura presents its annual film festival, complete with guest speakers and short films on the topics of sustainable building design, waste, energy and transport, and self-sufficient living. Goulburn Valley student entries from the Transition Tatura Art competition will be awarded on the day. The event is on at the Mechanic's Institute hall, 75 Hogan St, Tatura, from 9am to 3pm. Lunch and nibbles will be provided. Purchase tickets for $22 online at https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/communities-shaping-the-future-self-sufficiency or at the door for $25.
Sunday
GV Concert Orchestra performance
The orchestra will perform a series of free Sunday chamber concerts across August and September, starting this weekend at 2pm. The events are on at Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton. Enjoy is via a gold coin donation.
Shepparton Women’s Teej event
Teej is the biggest Nepalese women’s festival, celebrated by singing, dancing, and dressing up in brightly-coloured clothes. The event will see the sharing of stories with friends and families and the taste of community cooking. It is on at the Masonic Centre, 161 Welsford St, Shepparton, from 5pm to 9pm.
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Country music for charity
On Sunday, August 28, Wayne Hosburgh will perform at the Sir Ian McLennan Centre. Music from noon to 5pm, a barbecue lunch will be available, bring your own cup and nibbles. For information, phone 5824 1871.
Shepparton senior citizens
New members are invited to join other senior citizens at the Shepparton Seniors Club at 122-132 Welsford St, Shepparton. Membership is $10. For information, contact Judith on 0409 225 548.
Round-robin tennis tournament
Shepparton and District Tennis Association invites everyone for winter round-robin tennis on Saturdays. Players to sign up by 1.15pm for three sets of tennis at $2 a week. No commitment needed, just turn up at McEwen Reserve Tennis Club, at 4 Brauman St, Shepparton. For information, phone Ben Ladson on 0417 629 780.
Shepparton Croquet Club
Winter playing times are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 12.30pm for a 1pm start. A game for all ages — beginners welcome. All equipment supplied, flat sole shoes must be worn. Proof of vaccination must be shown. Inquiries to the secretary at sheppartoncroquetclub@gmail.com or phone 0419 002 682.
Calling all bagpipers
Goulburn Valley Pipes and Drums members desperately need experienced pipers and drummers to join the band. Members would also welcome people wishing to learn to play the bagpipes or side, tenor or bass drum. Members practise on Thursday from 7pm in the hall at The Hub, Morrell St, Mooroopna. For information, phone Eileen Mackie on 0420 350 216.
Over 60s Friendship Group (Shepparton and surrounding areas)
A friendly social group that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Casablanca Restaurant, 125 High St, Shepparton for dinner at 6pm and to work out the coming months’ outings. Singles, singles and friend/s and couples from Shepparton and the surrounding area are welcome. There is no committee, fees or obligation to attend outings. Ideas on venues, outings, places of interest to explore and fun activities are welcome. For more information, phone David on 0409 133 044, Janice on 0431 777 830 or Jenny on 0408 053 133.
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. For more information, phone Alan Thomson on 0402 284 797.
Soroptimist International of Shepparton Inc.
Soroptimist International of Shepparton Inc. meets on the third Thursday of every month at the Peppermill, from 6pm for 6.30pm start. A friendly group of women. Phone Elaine Lenon on 0438 253 886 if you wish to attend or would like more information.
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