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Exciting rides are coming to KidsTown for three weekends including the Go Gator Roller Coaster, Dodgem Cars, Ferris Wheel, Ghost Train and Bungee Trampolines, and the Kamikaze, Wipeout and Cobra rides.
Friday, June 3, 5pm to late; weekend of June 4 and 5, noon to late.
Friday, June 10, 5pm to late; long weekend of June 11 to 13, noon to late.
Friday, June 17, 5pm to late; weekend of June 18 and 19, noon to late.
The KidsTown playground is open every day from dawn till dusk.
Robert Kleinboonschate Dookie Series Exhibition
Roberts Kleinboonschate's awe-inspiring Dookie Series Exhibition features 20 new large-scale oil paintings of Dookie landscapes.
The exhibition is open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 9am to 5pm at the Dookie Emporium Cafe until July 31.
Friday
SAM Sounds
Live music is coming to the Shepparton Art Museum with SAM Sounds.
Enjoy performances in the Children's Gallery, hear soundscapes echo through the galleria and be spellbound by First Nations spoken word in the Lin Onus Gallery at this free event.
Schedule:
4pm to 5pm: Minyerra in Lin Onus Gallery.
5pm to 6pm: Nicole Thorne Trio in the Children's Gallery.
6pm to 7pm: Sara Retallick in the building central galleria.
SAM After Sunset
Live music on SAM’s rooftop terrace at 7pm with performances from duo Sam + Sam and Braden Pullen.
Performing together as a duo for 20 years, Sam + Sam have been top of the iTunes Charts in Australia on three occasions.
Sam + Sam are currently touring, with their latest show, Homebound, focusing on Aussie music.
The Sams will be joined by Braden Pullen, an artist who mixes and merges melody and harmony, using a range of electronic and acoustic instruments to build rich layers of sound.
Sunday
Australian Local Government Women’s Association Victorian State Conference
Greater Shepparton City Council is gearing up to host the Australian Local Government Women’s Association Victorian State Conference is happening this Sunday, June 5 and Monday, June 6.
“The ALGWA Vic Conference is a great way for women in local government to expand their networks and knowledge, and partake in professional development,” Mayor Kim O’Keeffe said.
“The conference begins on Sunday evening with sunset drinks at the Shepparton Art Museum where guests will have the opportunity to network. On Monday, attendees will hear from a range of informative and inspiring speakers across various fields.
“The conference will conclude with a gala dinner on Monday night at Riverlinks Eastbank, where Dr Tasneem Chopra will deliver a keynote address.”
Riverlinks and Victorian State Ballet present: Don Quixote
Festive and flamboyant ballet Don Quixote is coming to Eastbank at 2pm.
Featuring a cast of internationally recognised artists, Don Quixote will bring to the stage the superb and highly skilled artists of the Victorian State Ballet.
Shepparton Library — International Day of Light
Passionate scientists will hold demonstrations and workshops that explore the science of light at Shepparton Library.
The event will be presented by members of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, based at Melbourne University’s School of Physics.
The TMOS outreach team — which includes Shepparton scientist Saban Sulejman — is trying to make science accessible and engaging for people interested and passionate about STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).
The event runs from 1pm to 3pm and attendees will be able to replicate some of the historical experiments that led to some of the biggest discoveries in light science.
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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.
Bowel scan kits
With regret we advise that bowel scan kits will not be available this year during May from the Tatura Pharmacy. The good news is they will be available from the Rotary website, www.rotarybowelscan.com — with more and more people using the web these days this will not present a problem.
More than 1000 kits have already been ordered in Victoria through the site. Early detection is vital for a successful outcome from this disease and we encourage people to avail themselves of this service. The price of kits is $22 including postage. Tatura Rotary Club would like to thank the Tatura and Murchison pharmacies for supporting Rotary in this initiative for many years.
Calling all bagpipers
Goulburn Valley Pipes and Drums members desperately need experienced pipers and drummers to join the band. Members would also welcome persons 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 more information contact Eileen Mackie on 0420 350 216.
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.