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24 February 2019

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ONGOING EVENTS (SCROLL DOWN FOR EVENTS BY MONTH)

ALBURY WODONGA PARKRUN

Saturdays 8am

Free weekly 5k fun run for all fitness levels, Hovell Tree Park, Albury, register at  http://www.parkrun.com.au/alburywodonga/

ALBURY WODONGA FARMER’S MARKET

Saturdays 8am-12pm

Alternates between Hovell Tree Park in Albury and Gateway Village Wodonga. Full calendar at https://alburywodongafarmersmarket.com/calendar/

ARTSPACE WODONGA

Gallery with exhibitions from emerging and professional practising contemporary artists, to touring exhibitions and projects in conjunction with cultural organisations. Events including performance, dance, film and functions. More info http://www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/leisure-arts-visitors/arts-culture/arts-space.asp

BEECHWORTH FARMER’S MARKET

First Saturday of the month

Christ Church on the Hill, Ford Street Beechworth. Stalls open 9am – 12pm.

HOLBROOK COMMUNITY MARKETS

Fourth Saturday of the month

Held monthly on the fourth Saturday (8:30am – 1:30pm) of the month, the Holbrook Community Markets gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and showcase their goods. Corner of Wallace and Albury Streets, Holbrook.

MURRAY ART MUSEUM ALBURY (MAMA)

MAMA inspires, educates and encourages new audiences to engage with art and culture. Various exhihitions, classes, and events. Visit http://www.mamalbury.com.au/

QEII TWILIGHT MARKETS

Second Thursday of the Month, October – March 5-8pm.

Albury's QEII Twilight Markets are the place to shop, catch up with friends, listen to live music and enjoy a beautiful evening outdoors. 80 boutique stalls ranging from essential oils, candles, vintage goods, fresh produce, art, jewellery, craft beers, ciders and street foods. Details here.

RUTHERGLEN FARMER’S MARKET

Second Sunday of the month

Lions Park, Rutherglen. Stalls open 9am – 12:30pm

WODONGA TOY LIBRARY

Tuesdays 9:30am-2:30pm, Saturdays 9am-12pm

Providing fun and educational toys for children aged birth to 6 years. ROOM 30, Wodonga West Primary School, cnr Lawrence St and Murphy StWodonga.

YACKANDANDAH LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY MARKET

Third Sunday of the month

Wellsford Street, Yackandandah Stalls open 9am – 1pm  

MARCH

CHRYSLERS ON THE MURRAY

Sunday March 18

The biggest Chrysler show in the Southern Hemisphere looks set to break even more attendance records in 2018, with an expected 800 vehicles!  Also featuring kids activities, refreshments, with the event raising $12,000 for local fire brigades. Gateway Lakes.

THE BEST BORDER EASTER EGG HUNT

Sunday March 18

It's going to be a morning full of excitement for the whole family. You can look forward to a jumping castle, face painting and a bunch of entertainment while the big hunt is on!  36 cash prizes on offer totalling $5,000! Albury Botanic Gardens 9am-1:30pm

BLACK DOG RIDE

Sunday March 18

Ride to raise awareness of Mental Health and suicide prevention. Meeting at Gateway Lakes from 7.30am, departing for Corryong at 10am, with an expected 100 plus riders, both men and women.  Finishing at the Corryong Youth Club Rooms with a BBQ lunch provided by Corryong service clubs. More information on Black Dog Ride can be found at https://www.blackdogride.com.au/view/march1dayer

OAKLANDS TRUCK SHOW

Saturday March 24 & Sunday March 25

A huge weekend of vehicle appreciation with trucks, car and utes, bikes and trikes!  Markets and trade stalls, raffles and auctions, the Oaklands 100m Gift, Rocker Cover Races, Kids tent and chill zone. For a full program of events: https://www.oaklandstruckshow.com.au/

BETHANGA GYMKHANA & FAMILY FUN DAY

Saturday March 31

Horse program including hack events, show jumping and novelty ring events.  Fun for the whole family on the day with free kids entertainment, dog jumps, iron man and woman contests and a pie eating contest, and more!  Bethanga Recreation Reserve, horse events commence 9am, family fun from 10:30. See here for more info: https://www.facebook.com/Bethanga-Gymkhana-Family-Fun-Day-159834780733240/

 

APRIL

O&M FOOTBALL/NETBALL

Sunday April 1

Rival powerhouses Yarrawonga Pigeions and Albury Tigers clash at Lonsdale Reserve Mulwala for an Easter Weekend spectacular.  Members of any football club within a 100km radius of Yarrawonga/Mulwala receive half price entry.

KENSINGTON GARDENS CURIOS & COLLECTIBLES FAIR & GARAGE SALE

Saturday April 7

As the saying goes: one man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Residents of Kensington Gardens invite you to snap up a bargain at their curios and collectibles fair.  BBQ and refreshments available at the Resident’s Workshop. Kensington Gardens, Table Top Road, Thurgoona, 8am-2pm.