Events
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Community Events
Meet and Feed the Alpacas
When: 19 December 2011 11:00 AM - 07 February 2012 02:00 PM@ Creswick Woollen Mills, Railway Pde, Creswick
Saturday 17 December 2011 to Wednesday 7 February 2012
Looking for a school holiday activity with a difference. Visit the Alpaca family Tumi, Diego, Theodore, Javier and Kuzco at the Creswick Woollen Mills. These gentle animals are inquisitive and enjoy being patted and fed.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 03 5345 2202.
Click @ Red Brick
When: 27 January 2012 12:00 AM - 05 March 2012 12:00 AM@ Red Brick Gallery, 218a Skipton St, Ballarat
Until Monday 5 March
Submit your entries now for Red Brick's inaugural photography exhibition. This exhibition is a group photography exhibition and anyone is welcome to enter.
Download an application form from their website.
Spaces are limited so get your applications in quick.
For further information contact 0402 416 097.
BREAZE Solar info session
When: 07 February 2012 07:00 PM - 07 February 2012 09:00 PM@ Smart Living Ballarat, 14 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Tuesday 7 February
Are you ready to make the switch to solar electricity?
Come and learn all you need to know, from Ballarat's solar solutions experts!
If you purchase a solar electricity, solar hot water or solamate system from BREAZE during February 2012, you'll receive a 30% discount on any purchase of our energy smart LED lights! It's a great time to make the switch to sustainable, cost effective living.
Information session at 7.00pm on Solar Hot Water
Information session at 8.00pm on Solar Electricity
Cost: Free.
For further information contact lighting@breaze.org.au or solarelectricity@breaze.org.au
An Evening With Sue Pieters-Hawke
When: 09 February 2012 06:30 PM -@ Ballarat Library, 178 Doveton St Nth, Ballarat
Thursday 9 February 2012
THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN BOOKED OUT.
Ballarat Library presents an evening with Sue Pieters-Hawke.
Other guests include John Mildren, former Member for Ballarat & former Alzheimer's carer and Associate Professor Mark Yates F.R.A.C.P. from the Alzheimer's Association of Australia.
Music by Miriam & Lyndon.
Cost: Gold coin donation.
Bookings essential because numbers are strictly limited.
For bookings and further information contact 03 5331 1211.
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Harmony Fest
When: 10 February 2012 04:30 PM - 10 February 2012 08:30 PM@ Alfred Deakin Place, Camp Street, Ballarat
Friday 10 February
Come along and enjoy a cultural celebration featuring world music and dance.
This free community event includes a vibrant live concert featuring Asanti Dance Theatre, Massive Hip Hop Choir and Tumbarumba. The diverse line up will bring you rhythms, vocals and harmonies from around the globe, from the Asia Pacific to Africa and beyond.
There will also be a vibrant cultural marketplace with food, craft, cultural workshops, children's activities, visual arts and craft and much more.
For further information contact Elizabeth on 03 5320 5831.
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Spokes Cycle Classic
When: 12 February 2012 08:30 AM - 12 February 2012 06:00 PM@ Ballarat Yacht Club precinct, Wendouree Pde near Pleasant St and Mount Buninyong precinct, Learmonth St, Buninyong
Sunday 12 February
In 2012 the Ballarat Spokes Cycle Classic will enter its fifth year. The Spokes Cycle Classic is expanding to a weekend festival to include BMX, downhill, endurance and madison cycling events. At the start/finish area of Lake Wendouree a family fun day has been organised featuring kids entertainment and quality food and beverages available.
Cost: Spectator free, competitor various.
For further information contact Ph: 1800 446 633.
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Vintage & Classic Car Club Begonia Rally
When: 17 February 2012 09:30 AM - 19 February 2012 01:00 PM@ Greyhound Track, Morsehead Park, Cnr Sutton & Rubicon Sts, Ballarat
Friday 17 to Sunday 19 February
Come and see 120 spectacular vintage cars. This Club has been running for 40 years this year. Moving to SMB, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat after 1.30pm.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 0408 033 839.
Creswick Theatre Company Summer Night Movies
When: 17 February 2012 07:30 PM -@ Creswick Courthouse Theatre, Raglan St, Creswick
Friday 17 February
Creswick Theatre Company presents "The Trouble with Harry" an Alfred Hitchcock black comedy movie from 1950.
Cost: Gold coin donation.
For further information contact 03 5345 2444.
Relay For Life - Tint a thon
When: 18 February 2012 09:30 AM -@ Tough Tints, Shed 3, 2b Holmes St, Ballarat
Saturday 18 February
Tough Tints Ballarat is holding a Tint a thon in support of a local team that is participating in the Cancer Councils Relay For Life. Get your car windows tinted, beat the heat all whilst knowing you are donating to a good cause, 100% of the cost charged to you will be going to Relay For Life.
For bookings and further information on 0431 233 670.
Camp Autism Inc Picnic
When: 19 February 2012 11:00 AM - 19 February 2012 03:00 PM@ Ballarat Community Adventure Playground, Lake Wendouree
Sunday 19 February
Camp Autism Inc (Victoria) is hosting a weekend away for families dealing with ASD at the Big4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park. We welcome local families dealing with ASD to join us on the Sunday for a BYO Picnic lunch to meet up with other families.
Please look for our Camp Autism sign or contact Annette on 040 770 1968.
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Ballarat Health Services Carer information day
When: 20 February 2012 10:00 AM - 20 February 2012 01:00 PM@ Sunways, 418 Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree
Monday 20 February
Ballarat Health Services Carer Respite and Support Services will hold a Carer Information Day in February.
This free session is for carers, care recipients, family and friends who would like information about carer services and support during the many changes that may be experienced when someone takes on a caring role.
Discussions will address practical considerations as well as the emotions associated with changing roles and changing relationships.
For bookings and further information contact Carer Respite and Support Services by Monday 13 February on 03 5333 7104.
Ballarat Camera Club Digital Workshops
When: 22 February 2012 07:30 PM - 22 February 2012 10:00 PM@ Baseball Archery Building, Prince of Wales Recreation Reserve, Wendouree. ( Near and behind the YMCA Aquatic Centre)
Wednesday 22 February
Ballarat Camera Club is running a series of Workshops in 2012 to help budding digital photographers develop their skills.
The topics covered range from basic camera setup and functions, file types and handling your images, understanding and buying lens, light and composition, through to portrait and macro photography workshops finishing with long term storage and file handling of images.
Many of the presenters are working professionals, some are advanced amateurs from the club. “ It is an exciting new development for the club and something we have had a lot of requests for” said Kerrie Purcell the workshop coordinator.
Cost: $5.00 for members and $10.00 general public to cover room hire and supper.
Class notes will be provided.
For further information contact Kerrie on 03 5336 3160 or email: purcellk19@bigpond.com
Morning Melodies
When: 23 February 2012 10:00 AM -@ Ballarat Masonic Centre, 616–620 Barkly St, Ballarat
Thursday 23 February
Host & M.C. - Ivan Merlin
Guest Artist - Gayle Hart
Magician - Geoff Butler
Devonshire Morning Tea
Cost: $10.00 per head
Raffles, Prizes and Giveaways
Limited seating available.
For further information and bookings contact Ivan 5332 7138 or Bob 0499 277 773.
Ballarat Swap Meet
When: 25 February 2012 06:00 AM - 26 February 2012 05:00 PM@ Ballarat Airport, Airport Rd, Mitchell Park
Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 February
This two-day swap meet attracts over 2000 site holders, it is the largest swapmeet for used motor vehicle parts and memorabilia.
Cost: $10.00 per person or $15.00 for weekend pass.
For further information contact 0487 175 996.
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Get Creative with Off cuts
When: 25 February 2012 10:00 AM - 26 February 2012 05:00 PM@ Creswick Woollen Mills, Railway Pde, Creswick
Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 February
Talented textiles designer Lesley Shea returns to the Mills to run her highly successful and information design workshops. Come see the fantastic display of award winning designs and learn the tricks of the trade from Lesley.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 03 5345 2202.
Alpaca Fiesta - incorporating the Creswick Fleece Show
When: 02 March 2012 10:00 AM - 04 March 2012 04:00 PM@ Creswick Woollen Mills, Railway Pde, Creswick
Friday 2 to Sunday 4 March
Learn from the experts about the special qualities of Australian Alpaca Fibres with free public talks, baby alpaca viewing and an opportunity to see the range of products made from this luxurious fleece.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 03 5345 2202.
Moonambel World’s Longest Lunch
When: 02 March 2012 12:00 PM - 02 March 2012 04:00 PM@ Taltarni Vineyards, Taltarni Rd, Moonambel
Friday 2 March
Moonambel Events Inc has been hosting the World’s Longest lunches for a number of years. This committee, in association with Ballarat University, local businesses and the Moonambel community, volunteer their time to make this event a success.
Friday 2 March
Moonambel’s World’s Longest Lunch is hosted by Moonambel Events Inc, in conjunction with Melbourne’s Food and Wine Festival.
It is a show piece of magnificent local wines from the Pyrenees; Dalwhinnie, Taltarni, Summerfield, Warrenmang, Sally's Paddock, Melross Estate, Blue Pyrenees, Amherst & Polleters.of the district accompanied by superb catering from Tracey Jolly of Charlton Catering Services to compliment canapes on arrival and the four courses of regional produce to be served.
Cost: $110.00 per person (non-refundable) Booking are essential. Transport has been arranged for pick up on the Friday from Avoca and Moonambel to the event and bookings are also required. If you have any dietary requirements please advise when booking.
For tickets ring Alana at the Avoca Information Centre on 1800 206 622.
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A Date With Denise - International Women's Day Event
When: 08 March 2012 11:45 AM -@ Eureka Ballroom, Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre, Main Rd, Ballarat
Thursday 8 March
Denise Scott first starting working as a professional actor and comedian nearly 30 years ago, but it has been in the last five years that she has been selling out theatres, secured herself as a regular on high rating national television shows and finding her books creeping towards best seller status.
Denise is a favourite guest on many of Australia's best loved TV shows, including Spicks and Specks, The Project, Talkin' 'bout Your Generation, The Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala and Good News Week. Also a regular cast member of Winners & Losers.
Cost: $60.00 per person including 2 course lunch and beverages. Tables of 10 available. Please advise of any dietary requirements.
RSVP by Monday 27 February.
For bookings and further information contact Kim on 03 5320 1251 or kim.gay@thecourier.com.au.
Black Water Concert
When: 08 March 2012 06:00 PM -@ Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Thursday 8 March
Julie Sargent on piano and cellist Zoe Wallace with soprano Karen Fitz-Gibbon perform works by the highly acclaimed composer Jeremy Beck.
Cost: Adult: $25.00, Concession: $20.00.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
UN Youth Victoria Regional Conference
When: 23 March 2012 06:00 PM - 25 March 2012 04:00 PM@ Cardigan Lodge Motel, 741 Remembrance Dve, Ballarat
Friday 23 to Sunday 25 March
UN Youth Australia, believing in the purposes and principles of the United Nations, aims to encourage young people to strive towards a greater understanding of global issues, and to educate them about the United Nations' structure, functions and future. Operating as a national network of young volunteers, UN Youth Australia is based firmly on a philosophy of best practice youth-for-youth leadership.
UN Youth Australia aims to develop students' skills in vital areas such as debating, negotiation, leadership, problem-solving and understanding of international affairs in an accessible and supportive environment. By encouraging young people to discuss and debate important issues amongst their peers and the broader community, UN Youth Australia gives voice to the concerns of young people. Ultimately, UN Youth Australia plays a dual role as an educational and advocacy body for Australia's young people.
The UN Youth Victoria Regional Conference incorporates all of this and provides an opportunity for young people all around regional and rural Victoria to participate.
For more information or to express your interest in attending please contact Vanessa on 0407 313 860 or email vicregional@unyouth.org.au.
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Ballan Quilt and Craft Show
When: 24 March 2012 10:00 AM - 25 March 2012 03:30 PM@ allan Primary School Gymnasium, Steiglitz St (via Duncan St), Ballan
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 March
Come visit this picturesque town on the Western Highway between Bacchus Marsh and Ballarat and enjoy the stunning display of quilts and handcrafts.
Devonshire teas and food available.
Cost: $5.00.
The Annual Ballan Autumn Festival with country market and stalls is on the Sunday.
For further information contact Megan 03 5368 2106 or Karen 0419 419 530 or via email ballanquiltshow@hotmail.com.
Meet and Feed the Alpacas
When: 31 March 2012 11:00 AM - 15 April 2012 02:00 PM@ Creswick Woollen Mills, Railway Pde, Creswick
Saturday 31 March to Sunday 15 April
Looking for a school holiday activity with a difference. Visit the Alpaca family Tumi, Diego, Theodore, Javier and Kuzco at the Creswick Woollen Mills. These gentle animals are inquisitive and enjoy being patted and fed.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 03 5345 2202.
