2008 MOAMA BOWLING CLUB MURRAY CHARITY MEANDER   Saturday, 23 February 2008 to Saturday, 1 March 2008   This is the third leg of an event which started in Walwa in 2006 travelling to Echuca then in 2007 from Echuca to Mildura. The event raises funds for charity with the major beneficiary in 2006 & 2007 being the Otis Foundation which provides free retreat accommodation in Northern Victoria and Southern New South Wales for Breast Cancer patients. www.otisfoundation.org.au The 2008 event will also focus on Prostate Cancer. LOCATION: Murray River Mildura to Goolwa CONTACT NAME: Dick Phillips  PHONE: 0401 987850 EMAIL: dpechuca@bigpond.net.au WEB: www.horizonechuca.com

THEATRE RESTAURANT - HAY FEVER   Friday, 29 February 2008 to Saturday, 1 March 2008   Theatre Restaurant LOCATION: Cardross Hall CONTACT NAME: Cheryl Webb   PHONE: 5023 7268 EMAIL: mlcj52@net.com.au

MILDURA WENTWORTH ARTS FESTIVAL   Saturday, 1 March 2008 to Sunday, 16 March 2008   The Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival was established in 1994 as the initiative of Stefano De Pieri. The Festival has become the focus of our region's awareness of the many art forms and artists we can be proud of as a community. The Festival attracts some of Australia's most prominent musicians, writers and performers to our region, generating recognition and creating sustainable value for Sunraysia. The Festival is held in March each year, with a very successful Writers Weekend component held in July each year. Local, national and international artists are invited to perform in the following categories: Literature, Music, Visual Arts and Performing Arts. In addition, celebrity chefs and recognised culinary experts are invited to host gourmet wine and food celebrations. Support for the Festival is growing each year paralleling our region's high growth and the increasing demand from our isolated community region to enjoy innovative and challenging Art in our own backyard. LOCATION: Various locations CONTACT NAME: Helen Healy   PHONE: 5021 5100 EMAIL: info@helenhealy.com WEB: www.mwaf.com.au

VIGNERON'S RACEDAY   Saturday, 1 March 2008 11:00 AM Catch you at the Races for a great day out! Adults $8, Concession $5, Child Under 17 Free. LOCATION: Mildura Racecourse, Sandilong Park CONTACT NAME: Carl Hufer or Jackie Noonan  PHONE: 5032 2110 EMAIL: c.hufer@countryracing.com.au WEB: www.countryracing.com.au

COURAGE TO CARE   Monday, 3 March 2008 to Friday, 14 March 2008   Courage to Care is a travelling exhibition about tolerance, with talks, visits & workshops. This exhibition is a tribute to extraordinary "ordinary" men & women who risked their lives to save others during the holocaust. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Thursdays (6th &13th) 9am-8pn Sunday 9th & Monday 10th 10am-1pm Entry is free of charge. LOCATION: St Joseph's College Stadium, cnr Riverside Ave & 11th Street CONTACT NAME: Becci Fleischer  PHONE: 9525 8439

OPERA BY THE LOCK   Saturday, 8 March 2008 Staged against a spectacular backdrop of the Mighty Murray and majestic red gums, the event offers patrons a chance to indulge their senses in glorious music and fine regional food and wine which will be sold through outlets prior to the commencement of the concert. For those seeking something very special, the Premium Package which comprises a two-course pre concert dinner followed by dessert at interval is available on board the historic paddle steamers, the Avoca and the Mundoo. The dinner package is the ultimate way to experience Opera by the Lock and can be booked through Australian Music Events. Special guests Marina Prior and David Hobson with the Opera by the Lock Choir and Orchestra. General ticket sales: $62 - $75 $64 Coach and tour groups General bookings: www.ticketek.com.au | 13 28 49 Mildura Arts Centre | 5018 8322 Premium Package bookings: Australian Music Events |9819 7166 $220 per person LOCATION: Lock 11, Mildura CONTACT NAME: Graeme Wall   PHONE: 9819 7166 EMAIL: gwall@bigpond.net.au

IRYMPLE BOWLS CLUB ANDPAK   Saturday, 8 March 2008 Nominated mixed fours. LOCATION: Irymple Bowls Club CONTACT NAME: Pat Richardson  PHONE: 50 222 686

RED CLIFFS LUNARFEST   Saturday, 15 March 2008 12:00 NOON - 9:30 PM Starting with a street parade and country style fair with food and entertainment for the whole family, the evening will be topped off with a PG rated outdoor lunar light cinema. LOCATION: Barklay Square, Red Cliffs CONTACT NAME: Peter Doering  PHONE: 0427 375 451

IRYMPLE BOWLS CLUB MEMORIAL   Sunday, 16 March 2008 Mixed fours. BBQ and game. LOCATION: Irymple Bowls Club CONTACT NAME: Pat Richardson  PHONE: 50 222 686

ST PATRICK'S DAY RACEDAY   Monday, 17 March 2008 11:00 AM Catch you at the Races for a great day out! Adults $8, Concession $5, Child Under 17 Free. LOCATION: Mildura Racecourse, Sandilong Park CONTACT NAME: Carl Hufer or Jackie Noonan  PHONE: 5032 2110 EMAIL: c.hufer@countryracing.com.au WEB: www.countryracing.com.au

EASTER POWER SPORTS   Friday, 21 March 2008 to Monday, 24 March 2008   An action packed power sports weekend in Mildura incorporating: * SHOW AND SHINE * SUNSET STRIP 1/8 MILE DRAGS * TIMMIS SPEEDWAY * MILDURA 100 SKI RACE * MOTOCROSS LOCATION: Various locations in Mildura district CONTACT NAME: Julie Jewell   PHONE: 5018 8311 EMAIL: juliej@mildura.vic.gov.au WEB: www.milduraevents.com.au

FISHING BONANZA   Sunday, 30 March 2008 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Join in the big fishing competition. Cost of entry: $12 LOCATION: Boat Ramp at Ranfurly Way to Sandbar at Slyvia St Merbein CONTACT NAME: Phil Sedgmen  PHONE: 5025 2326

Lindeman's Tour de Murray and Mayoral Walk   Sunday, 30 March 2008 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Event includes 30km and 75km cycle ride, leisure bike ride to Apex Park and back, 7.5km Mayoral Walk, Come and Try sporting demonstrations LOCATION: Mildura Lawn Tennis Club CONTACT NAME: The co-ordinator  PHONE: 5023 5966 WEB: www.malleefamilycare.com.au

Events for the month of April 2008

MILDURA ART GROUP EXHIBITION   Friday, 21 March 2008 to Sunday, 6 April 2008 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Easter exhibition and sale of paintings by members, all mediums, oils, pastel watercolours. LOCATION: Riverfront Studio (adjacent to Jaycee Park) CONTACT NAME: Mary Briggs  PHONE: 5022 2231

MILDURA PACING CUP CARNIVAL   Tuesday, 1 April 2008 to Saturday, 5 April 2008   Long Established Cup Carnival involving 3 nights of racing (1st, 3rd and 5th April) and several social events in the week long carnival. Dining packages are available on all 3 nights, with marquee dining available on Cup night. LOCATION: Mildura Recreation Reserve, 12th Street Mildura CONTACT NAME: Mark Kemp   PHONE: 5023 2454 EMAIL: info@milduraharness.org.au WEB: www.milduraharness.org.au

HORSE RACING MEET   Tuesday, 1 April 2008 11:00 AM Catch you at the Races for a great day out! Adults $8, Concession $5, Child Under 17 Free. LOCATION: Mildura Racecourse, Sandilong Park CONTACT NAME: Carl Hufer or Jackie Noonan   PHONE: 5032 2110 EMAIL: c.hufer@countryracing.com.au WEB: www.countryracing.com.au

SUNRAYSIA'S FARMERS' MARKET   Saturday, 5 April 2008 8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON Buy direct from the grower/producer. Fresh fruit and vegetables, preserves, cakes, pickles, flowers even compost. A sumptuous breakfast using in season produce is served at 11am. (approximately 10kms from Mildura). LOCATION: Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, River Road, Mourquong CONTACT NAME: Stacey Edwards  PHONE: T: 5025 2342 M: 0439 252 342 EMAIL: farmers.market@bigpond.com

IRYMPLE BOWLS CLUB VLBA CHARITY DAY   Sunday, 6 April 2008 Men vs Ladies, Presentation day, BYO lunch. Single entries. LOCATION: Irymple Bowls Club CONTACT NAME: Pat Richardson  PHONE: 50 222 686

RED CLIFFS & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY - OPEN DAY   Sunday, 6 April 2008 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Open day held for public to view comprehensive photographic display and memorabilia of a past era. Also some crafts on display. LOCATION: Old Court House, Jamieson Ave CONTACT NAME: Max Johnson  PHONE: 5024 1042 WEB: www.redcliffshistory.ws

IRYMPLE BOWLS CLUB PRESIDENTS DAY   Saturday, 12 April 2008 Presidents day LOCATION: Irymple Bowls Club CONTACT NAME: Pat Richardson  PHONE: 50 222 686

Relay For Life   Saturday, 12 April 2008 to Sunday, 13 April 2008 3:00 PM - 9:00 AM Join the fun on this long running fundraiser aimed at assisting cancer research. LOCATION: Ornamental Lakes CONTACT NAME: Bec Newman  PHONE: 0419 358 407 EMAIL: mildurarelayforlife@hotmail.com

SUNRAYSIA'S FARMERS' MARKET   Saturday, 19 April 2008 8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON Buy direct from the grower/producer. Fresh fruit and vegetables, preserves, cakes, pickles, flowers even compost. A sumptuous breakfast using in season produce is served at 11am. (approximately 10kms from Mildura). LOCATION: Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, River Road, Mourquong CONTACT NAME: Stacey Edwards  PHONE: T: 5025 2342 M: 0439 252 342 EMAIL: farmers.market@bigpond.com

IRYMPLE BOWLS CLUB   Sunday, 20 April 2008 Affiliated Mens fours. Nominated teams. LOCATION: Irymple Bowls Club CONTACT NAME: Pat Richardson  PHONE: 50 222 686

IRYMPLE BOWLS CLUB AUTUMN CARNIVAL   Sunday, 20 April 2008 to Friday, 25 April 2008   5 day Mixed Autumn Carnival. LOCATION: Irymple Bowls Club CONTACT NAME: Pat Richardson  PHONE: 50 222 686

MILDURA BOWLS CLUB MAY CARNIVAL   Monday, 28 April 2008 to Friday, 9 May 2008   Mildura Bowls Club May LOCATION: Mildura Bowls Club CONTACT NAME: Les Coldwell   PHONE: 5023 1437

2009

Merbein Centenary

Centenary Celebrations - August 14th to August 23rd 2009

An Invitation is extended to all present and former residents and friends of the Merbein Community to join in the 10 day program of festivities. 

The Centenary Committee is a sub-committee under the auspices of the Merbein District Historical Society Inc.

Merbein: First State owned Irrigation Settlement.  Est. 1909.

2009 Centenary Event Calendar

Come and celebrate this significant, one-off Merbein Event. 

Open Days are being planned during the week at local Schools, Chaffey Aged Care, Historical Society, CSIRO, and in addition to the calendar below, various sporting events are being planned ie: Football, Bowls, Golf etc.  Our "draft" Calendar as displayed below, will be updated regularly.

The "Settlers Picnic" promises an insight to the "traditional games and races" that the early settlers enjoyed. The first picnic was held on New Year's Day 1911. 

In the December 2007 edition of the "Merbein Historian" part 1 on Merbein's Settlers' Picnic, it is noted that the 1922 event recorded a crowd of 6,500 people on the river bank adjacent to the Merbein Pumps!

Visit Centenary website for more info!

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