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Soul Food
When: 11 March 2012 10:30 AM - 09 December 2012 11:30 AM@ The Annexe, Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Every second Sunday of month
Soul Food is a unique monthly event. It provides an opportunity to relax in a tranquil environment and reflect on inspiring themes and common threads that tie us all together.
It features music, audio-visual pieces and readings from various faiths and philosophers, authors, leaders and indigenous cultures from all over the world.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 0423 242 972 or via email soulfoodvic@gmail.com
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YOUNG FILM MAKERS PUT VOLUNTEERING IN THE FRAME
When: 19 April 2012 - 22 July 2012Minister for Social Inclusion, Mark Butler, today invited budding young film makers to take part in the Volunteering Video Competition for Young People, an initiative aimed at highlighting the benefits of volunteering and telling the story about the enjoyment, fun and social interaction that Australians get from volunteering in their communities.
Mr Butler was joined by Moreton MP Graham Perrett at a National Youth Week Youth Roundtable in Sunnybank to officially open the competition.
The competition is open to entrants aged 15 to under 25 years and asks them to create a 30 to 60 second video using the theme, „Your passion, Our nation. Volunteer now!‟
“Volunteers contribute enormously across a range of sectors, such as community, education, religion and sport. We want more of our young Australians to know about the benefits to them and their community of volunteering, and show them the variety of ways they can contribute to a cause of their choice,” Mr Butler said.
Mr Perrett said young people from across Moreton came together to meet the Minister and discuss issues close to their heart at the Sunnybank National Youth Week Youth Roundtable.
“National Youth Week is about recognising the value of all young Australians and giving them the chance to express their ideas and opinions,” Mr Perrett said.
“That‟s why we have come together today and that‟s why competitions such as the „Volunteering Video Competition for Young People‟ are so important.”
Mr Geoffrey Rush, Australian of the Year 2012, also announced his endorsement for the competition today.
“Like the arts, volunteering can sometimes lack visibility and people aren‟t aware of the enormous opportunities it provides. I‟d like to encourage our young film makers to get behind the camera and capture the true essence of volunteering and the benefits that young people can gain from it,” Mr Rush said.
“There are great prizes on offer to help support a young film maker‟s skills and most importantly participation in the competition will help spread the message to ensure volunteering grows into the future.”
The competition opens today, Thursday 19 April 2012, and closes on Sunday 22 July 2012. Full details about the competition, including how to enter, age categories, and terms and conditions, can be found at http://volunteering.notforprofit.gov.au. Entries will be featured on the competition website.
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Myths and Legends Sculpture with Sophie Ward
When: 23 April 2012 04:00 PM - 25 June 2012 05:15 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Mondays from 23 April to 25 June
Design and make a statue of an original mythical figure using Aboriginal and European folklore as inspiration, inspired by Owen Yalandja's 'Yawkyawk' in the Gallery. Sophie Ward is an experienced artist and textile teacher who has worked both in Australia and the UK.
Suitable for ages: 10 to 15 years.
Cost: $96.00 per term or $80.00 for Gallery Members.
For further information and bookings contact 03 5320 5858.
Experimental Automata and Mechanical Toys with Sylvia Nevistic
When: 24 April 2012 04:00 PM - 26 June 2012 05:15 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Tuesdays from 24 April to 26 June
Make a mechanical toy using cardboard, wood and metal, exploring simple machine elements such as cams, levers, and linkages. Sylvia Nevistic has been a jeweller and object maker for 15 years and is a formally trained teacher.
Suitable for ages: 8 years and up.
Cost: $96.00 per term or $80.00 for Gallery Members.
For further information and bookings contact 03 5320 5858.
Printing by Hand with Laura Day
When: 25 April 2012 04:00 PM - 27 June 2012 05:15 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Wednesdays from 25 April (ANZAC Day) to 27 June
Learn different ways to print by hand including stencilling, stamping and screen-printing to make hand-printed cards, a stencilled canvas, a tote bag and a pillowcase. Tutor Laura Day is an artist and textile designer, who loves sharing her passion for printing with others.
Suitable for ages: 10 to 16 years
Cost: $96.00 per term or $80.00 for Gallery Members.
For further information and bookings contact 03 5320 5858.
Fabulous Bindings with Maggie Dannatt
When: 26 April 2012 04:00 PM - 28 June 2012 05:15 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Thursdays from 26 April to 28 June
Explore a range of techniques including marbling, linocut, collage, and mono printing to create a unique book to record and inspire into the future. Maggie Dannatt is a Ballarat-based artist who has offered many different programs at the Gallery.
Suitable for ages: 5 to 8 years.
Cost: $96.00 per term or $80.00 for Gallery Members.
For further information and bookings contact 03 5320 5858.
The Knitted Works 2004-2011: Kate Just
When: 17 May 2012 10:00 AM - 08 July 2012 04:30 PM@ Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Town Hall, Vincent St, Ararat
Thursday 17 May to Sunday 8 July
Closed Tuesdays
Kate Just has created a singular body of knitted work which extends from representations of the body, text-based sculptures and wondrous, abstracted installations. This exhibition brings together her ambitious knitted works, providing a context in which to appreciate Ararat Regional Art Gallery's newest acquistion of her major sculpture, Paradise (2006).
Admission; Free.
For further information contact 03 5352 2836.
Australian Active Aim Moving UP Celebration
When: 18 May 2012 07:00 PM - 18 May 2012 11:30 PM@ Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre, 613 Main Rd, Ballarat
Friday 18 May
To celebrate the combined successes of Australian Active Aim supported businesses, we're having a trade show.
Featuring:
* Fashion Show displaying works by local designers
* 100s of local products and services
* Give aways and bargains and lots more surprises
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 03 5331 1335.
Creswick Theatre Company Movie Night
When: 18 May 2012 07:30 PM -@ Creswick Courthouse Theatre, Raglan St, Creswick
Friday 18 May
Creswick Theatre Company presents ‘Saving Grace’.
Tea and coffee provided.
Cost: Gold coin donation.
For further information contact 03 5345 2444.
Victorian Masters Rowing Championships
When: 19 May 2012 08:00 AM - 20 May 2012 05:00 PM@ Lake Wendouree, Wendouree Pde, Ballarat
Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 May
There will be around 1000 competitors and support staff and a wide range of events including individuals competing in single sculls to teams competing crews of eight. Cost: Free.
For further information contact 03 9820 8888.
Facts to Fiction Workshop with Lisa Lang
When: 19 May 2012 10:00 AM - 19 May 2012 04:00 PM@ Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117 Sturt St, Ballarat
Saturday 19 May
This workshop is for people wanting to take stories – historical, family or contemporary – and turn them into fiction. Using writing exercises, readings and guided discussions, participants are given tools for transforming the bones of fact into credible, full-bodied fiction.
Cost: Ballarat Writers Member: $75.00 or Non Member: $100.00.
For further information contact info@ballaratwriters.com.
RSPCA Million Paws Walk
When: 20 May 2012 09:00 AM - 20 May 2012 02:00 PM@ Victoria Park, Cnr Winter St & Cedar Dve, Ballarat
Sunday 20 May
Be apart of this 5km walk that will feature dog demonstrations, competitions along with food and refreshments.
Cost: Spectator: Free, Participants: Adult: $15.00, Child: $8.00, Concession: $8.00.
For further information contact 03 9224 2222.
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Support 4 Cancer Morning Tea
When: 23 May 2012 10:30 AM -@ Caledonian Primary School, Cnr Water & Thompson Sts, Ballarat
Wednesday 23 May
Caledonian Market organisers will host a special morning tea to help raise funds for Support4Cancer.
Colleen Thompson will be guest speaker.
There'll be prizes, raffles, a silent auction.
Bring your friends and a flower from your garden and make your cup count in the fight against cancer.
Cost: Gold coin donation.
RSVP by Monday 21 May.
For bookings and further information contact 0420 528 729.
Victoria Park Visioning Project Replanting of Plane Avenue (Arbour Day)
When: 23 May 2012 11:00 AM - 23 May 2012 01:00 PM@ Victoria Park, Sturt St, Ballarat
Wednesday 23 May
80 plane trees to be planted by as many groups as possible. In the tradition of the park’s original planting undertaken by the citizens of Ballarat 122 years ago on Arbour Day, we encourage residents to get a group together to come and help keep the park’s stunning avenues as a feature for future generations.
For further information contact 03 5320 5131.
Arts Academy Visiting Speaker: Morgan Williams
When: 23 May 2012 12:30 PM - 23 May 2012 01:30 PM@ Lecture Room, Ground Floor, Old Law Courts Building, Camp St, Ballarat
Wednesday 23 May
Morgan Williams' business Designscope is based in Daylesford and Ballarat. He gives insights into contemporary design practice.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Australian Masters Rowing Championships
When: 24 May 2012 08:00 AM - 27 May 2012 05:00 PM@ Lake Wendouree, Wendouree Pde, Ballarat
Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 May
There will be around 1000 competitors and support staff and a wide range of events including individuals competing in single sculls to teams competing crews of eight.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 03 9820 8888.
36th Historic Winton
When: 25 May 2012 12:00 AM - 27 May 2012 12:00 AM@ Winton Motor Raceway, Benalla
Fri 25, Sat 26 & Sun 27 May 2012
Conducted by the Austin 7 Club with assistance from the Historic Motorcycle Racing Association Vic.
Historic Winton, Australia’s largest and most popular all-historic motor race meeting, presents a weekend of non-stop racing featuring over 400 historic racing cars and motorbikes from the 1920s to the 1980s.
Celebrations in 2012 include plenty of birthdays:
• 110 years of Cadillac.
• 90 years of Austin Seven, Lancia Lambda, Austin 12/4.
• 85 years of A Model Ford.
• 80 years of Austin 10, Hillman Minx, Hudson Terraplane.
• 75 years of Volvo, Cadillac LaSalle.
• 60 years for the Austin Healey 100, Renault 8, Austin Champ, Austin A30.
• 50 years of Ford Cortina Mk1, AC Cobra, Austin Freeway, Triumph Spitfire, Morris 1100, Lotus Elan, MGB, Chrysler Valiant, Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Historic Winton highlights are:
• The ever-expanding Shannons Classic Car Park featuring car and bike club displays, including Pre-War sporting Rileys.
• Spectator access to the Competition Paddock where all the fabulous old racing machines are on open display.
• If you have a classic or special-interest car or bike, you’re welcome to join the spectator car park display on the Saturday or Sunday.
Raceway entry fees: Sat $20, Sun $30, competition paddock $5, children 14 and under n/c.
Public enquiries: Noel Wilcox ph 03 5428 2689 email noelwilcox@rocketmail.com
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Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
When: 25 May 2012 10:00 AM - 25 May 2012 12:00 PM@ Vintage & Classic Car Club Rooms, Humffray St Sth, Ballarat
Friday 25 May
Come and join morning tea with all proceeds made on the day will go towards the Cancer Council.
Raffles will be drawn throughout the morning.
Cost: $5.00 per person.
Farm Day 2012
When: 26 May 2012 12:00 AM - 27 May 2012 12:00 AMHave you heard of FarmDay?
FarmDay is an event that offers a city family the opportunity to spend a day on a working farm to learn how farmers produce our food and fibre. A city family is matched with a farm family for a day over the weekend of May 26 & 27, 2012. The city family travels to the farm, and together the families share a day of fun, friendship and understanding.
How do we take part?
It’s easy! Register at www.farmday.com.au and one of our FarmDay staff will be in touch with you to have a chat. Matching takes a few weeks, as it is quite a time consuming job – but it’s worth the wait. When you have been notified of your FarmDay family, get in touch and start planning your visit. We give you lots of help along the way, and you can call us any time.
We have fantastic farms all across Australia, and if your family has the where-with-all to fly to a remote destination we can guarantee you the trip of a lifetime!! You need to discuss these types of arrangements early as they take time to set up!
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Ballarat Community Wills Event
When: 30 May 2012 11:00 AM - 30 May 2012 04:00 PM@ Ballarat Australian Red Cross Regional Office, 324 Dawson St Sth, Ballarat
Wednesday 30 May
Red Cross is conducting a Wills Day in Ballarat.
It is a great opportunity to update or make a new will.
The special offer with local solicitors who will donate their time to Red Cross to prepare people's Wills for a reduced fee of $75.00 per person.
To book an appointment contact Nicole on 03 8327 7917 or nbaker@redcross.org.au.
Dinnervation With Sam Kekovich
When: 30 May 2012 06:30 PM - 30 May 2012 10:30 PM@ Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Ballarat
Wednesday 30 May
An invitation to join "Slamming" Sam Kekovich for dinner to celebrate Small Business Innovation.
A three course meal with drinks and entertainment is included.
Tickets: $80.00 per person.
For bookings and further information contact 03 5364 2946.
Ballarat & District Gem and Lapidary Club Gem Show
When: 02 June 2012 10:00 AM - 03 June 2012 05:00 PM@ Creswick Woollen Mills, Railway Pde, Creswick
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June
Featuring silversmithing, bone carving &
a variety of gemstones. Demonstrations, valuations and purchases available.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 03 5345 2202.
WorkSafe information session 2012
When: 06 June 2012 12:00 PM -@ Mecure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre, 613 Main Rd, Ballarat
Wednesday 6 June
You are invited to attend a free 60 minute information session to update you on the latest information on work health and safety, return to work and your WorkSafe premium.
Each session will provide information to help you with:
Meeting your workplace health and safety obligations, especially in WorkSafe’s focus areas for 2012/13.
Return to work - getting injured workers back on the job.
Helping to keep your WorkSafe injury insurance premiums down.
There will also be time for you to ask questions and obtain advice from the experts.
Bookings please use the link below.
Places are limited.
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Miners Rest & District Lions Club Community Market
When: 10 June 2012 09:00 AM - 10 June 2012 02:00 PM@ Miners Rest Primary School, Dundas Street, Miners Rest
Saturday 10 June
Some of the stalls will include, new age crystals, feng shui products, heat packs, olive oils, lavender products, wool products, artworks, candle makers, jewellery makers, clothing and sleepwear, craft stalls, fresh produce and plants, raffle prizes, local growers second hand products, bric a brac and much more.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 0418 994 795.
Let's Talk Poetry with Barry Breen
When: 12 June 2012 12:30 PM - 12 June 2012 01:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Tuesday 12 June
Ballarat actor and poet Barry Breen reads and leads discussion on some of his favourite poems. Today's featured poem is 'Do not go gentle into that good night' by Dylan Thomas.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Art Gallery of Ballarat Lunch Time Talk: Catherine Johnston
When: 13 June 2012 12:30 PM - 13 June 2012 01:30 PM@ The Annexe, Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Wednesday 13 June
Catherine Johnston's sculptures comment on the comtemporary human condition using repetition, scale and respect for the technical process. Her exhibition Missconceptions will be on show at the Art Gallery in May and June 2012.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Writing What Kids Want to Read Workshop with Sue Lawson
When: 16 June 2012 10:00 AM - 16 June 2012 04:00 PM@ Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117 Sturt St, Ballarat
Saturday 16 June
So you want to write a book for children. Great! But how do you know your book is one that children will want to read?
Join award-winning children and young adult author, Sue Lawson, to discover tips and techniques to help you write a book that kids will love. In this practical workshop, Sue will cover knowing your audience, creating believable characters and how to write dialogue that rings true. Make sure you bring pen and paper!
Cost: Ballarat Writers Member: $75.00 or Non Member: $100.00.
For further information contact info@ballaratwriters.com.
Avoca Antiques Fair
When: 22 June 2012 06:00 PM - 24 June 2012 05:00 PM@ Function Centre, Avoca Racecourse, Racecourse Rd, Avoca
Saturday 23 to Sunday 24 June
30 Exhibitors from across Australia showcasing their finest wares.
Admission: Adult/Senior: $10.00, Concession: $8.00, Children under 16: Free accompanied by an adult.
Door prizes, refreshments available and local wineries in attendance.
For further information contact 1300 303 800 or 0428 384 133.
On Friday 22 June, there will be a Gala charity preview. Cost: $25.00. All proceeds donated to a local charity.
Bookings essential for gala 03 5465 1000.
Art Gallery of Ballarat Lunch Time Talk: Jeff Woodger
When: 27 June 2012 12:30 PM - 27 June 2012 01:30 PM@ The Annexe, Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Wednesday 27 June
Artist Jeff Woodger is a familiar figure to visitors to the Art Gallery of Ballarat as he works in the Gallery reinterpreting 19th century artworks. He gives insights into his practice.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Meet and Feed the Alpacas
When: 29 June 2012 11:00 AM -@ Creswick Woollen Mills, Railway Pde, Creswick
Friday 29 June to Sunday 15 June
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.
Writing biography, local or family history workshops with Dr Jill Blee
When: 30 June 2012 10:00 AM - 29 September 2012 04:00 PM@ Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117 Sturt St, Ballarat
Held over four Saturdays
30 June, 28 July, 25 August and 29 September
It is expected that the participants will have a project they are already working on or are contemplating.
During the course we will explore:
• Where to start and finish
• How to structure the story to suit the intended audience
• Knowing the intended audience
• Gathering and verifying information
• Dealing with gaps in the information available
• Getting permission
• How to deal with sensitive material
There will be ample opportunity to workshop written work during the course.
Cost: Ballarat Writers Member: $18.00 or Non Member: $280.00.
For further information contact info@ballaratwriters.com.
Let's Talk Poetry with Barry Breen
When: 10 July 2012 12:00 PM - 10 July 2012 01:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Tuesday 10 July
Ballarat actor and poet Barry Breen reads and leads discussion on some of his favourite poems. Today's featured poem is 'To his coy mistress' by Andrew Marvell.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Fantasy writing building blocks Workshop with Narelle Harris
When: 14 July 2012 10:00 AM - 14 July 2012 04:00 PM@ Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117 Sturt St, Ballarat
Saturday 14 July
What are the different sub-genres of fantasy? What came first, the hero or the world?
This workshop will answer all these questions and help you to build believable fantasy worlds through a discussion of various approaches, techniques and resources. Participants should bring their own works in progress to workshop the opening of their story and create a killer opening to grab the reader from the first line. If you don’t have one yet, keywords will be given to spark ideas for writing something. You will also learn about publishing, Australian markets and marketing for fantasy at the moment and how to promote your work, whoever is publishing it.Cost: Ballarat Writers Member: $75.00 or Non Member: $100.00.
For further information contact info@ballaratwriters.com.
Introduction to Life Story Writing Course
When: 23 July 2012 - 17 September 2012@ Ballarat Community Health, 260 Vickers St, Sebastopol
Monday 23 July
Ballarat Community Health is excited to announce that we are continuing to run the 8 week Introduction to Life Story Writing Course.
The most enjoyable part of the
course was being able to share and
listen to other people’s experiences.
I now feel enthused to persevere and
that my story is worth writing.
The most enjoyable parts of the course were the memories that were prompted and being able to share these memories with the others in the group – I was totally fascinated.
The most important aspect of the course was getting me started on my life story and the techniques of prompts to remember incidents in
my life which are worthy of telling.
To register your interest or for further information contact 03 5338 4500 by Monday 16 July.
Cops and Robbers; writing the perfect crime scene Workshop with Jarad Henry
When: 11 August 2012 10:00 AM - 11 August 2012 04:00 PM@ Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117 Sturt St, Ballarat
Saturday 11 August
Ever wanted to write a crime novel or short story? Chances are you’ll have at least one detective wandering your pages. But how do you get the procedure right? What about dialogue? Do we call them perps or crooks? You don’t want an Aussie detective to sound like a character off the set of Law and Order, do you? And what about the crime scene? Who strings up the plastic tape, who calls in homicide and the coroner?
In this interactive workshop you’ll learn to the ins and outs of real life police drama, as well as how to walk, talk and investigate like an Aussie detective. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to apply this to your characters, giving your stories the essential ingredient of every great crime writer; verisimilitude.
Cost: Ballarat Writers Member: $75.00 or Non Member: $100.00.
For further information contact info@ballaratwriters.com.
Let's Talk Poetry with Barry Breen
When: 14 August 2012 12:30 PM - 14 August 2012 01:30 PM@ Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat
Tuesday 14 August
Ballarat actor and poet Barry Breen reads and leads discussion on some of his favourite poems. Today's featured poem is 'Death of the bird' by A D Hope.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact 03 5320 5858.
Caledonian Art, Craft & Produce Market
When: 02 September 2012 09:00 AM - 02 September 2012 01:00 PM@ Caledonian Primary School, Cnr Water & Thompson Sts, Ballarat
Sunday 2 September
Around 50 stalls featuring a wide variety of quality handmade and home grown goods.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact on 0420 528 729.
Caledonian Art, Craft & Produce Market
When: 07 October 2012 09:00 AM - 07 October 2012 01:00 PM@ Caledonian Primary School, Cnr Water & Thompson Sts, Ballarat
Sunday 7 October
Around 50 stalls featuring a wide variety of quality handmade and home grown goods.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact on 0420 528 729.
Design Exchange Market
When: 07 October 2012 10:00 AM - 07 October 2012 04:00 PM@ Mining Exchange, Lydiard St, Ballarat
Sunday 7 October
With over 40 designers selling their wares. Be tempted by yummy food or simply enjoy a cup of coffee, while being entertained by local musicians for the day.
Cost: Gold coin donation.
For further information contact 0409 350 931.
Caledonian Art, Craft & Produce Market
When: 14 December 2012 05:00 PM - 14 December 2012 08:30 PM@ Caledonian Primary School, Cnr Water & Thompson Sts, Ballarat
Friday 14 December
Around 50 stalls featuring a wide variety of quality handmade and home grown goods.
Cost: Free.
For further information contact on 0420 528 729.
