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24/10/2009 - 1/11/2009
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Launch of the Art from Recycled Materials Exhibition. THINK IT - FIND IT - CREATE IT
Join in the celebration of the "Launch of the Art from Recycled Materials Exhibition", open from October 24th to November 1st. Be the first to view the amazing and creative entries submitted by local artists, students and the community. Enjoy live entertainment and refreshments while viewing artworks inspired by recycled materials, junk, salvaged waste, with a touch of found and rescued objects. You will never view your rubbish the same again. This is a community fund raising event in support of Bald Hills-Creswick Landcare. Gold coin donation accepted.
LOCATION: Albert Hall Gallery, 107 Albert Street, Creswick.
CONTACT NAME: Paula Collard  PHONE: (03) 5345 8189
EMAIL: getpaula@iinet.com.au

25/10/2009 - 1/11/2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Art from Recycled Materials Exhibition. THINK IT - FIND IT - CREATE IT.
Visit a 3D, 2D indoor and outdoor exhibition of the amazing and creative entries submitted by local artists, students and the community. Their inspiration is recycled materials, junk and salvaged waste, with a touch of found and rescued objects. You will never view your rubbish the same again.
Information on recycling, Landcare and the environmental resources available to the community will also be on display. An artwork by Artist, Ian Holton has also been generously donated as a raffle prize. This is a community fund raising event in support of Bald Hills-Creswick Landcare. Gold coin donation accepted
LOCATION: Albert Hall Gallery, 107 Albert St, Creswick 10am - 4pm & Persephone's Garden, 53 Albert St., Creswick, Wed - Mon 10am - 5pm..
CONTACT NAME: Paula Collard  PHONE: (03) 5345 8189
EMAIL: getpaula@iinet.com.au

1/11/2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Spring Antiques Roadshow
Free onsite antique valuations, Buy antiques/Bric-a-brac, Browse an array of antique stalls, Acquire antique knowledge
LOCATION: Forest Edge Country House, 26 Martin Street, Blackwood. 3458
WEB: www.forestedgecountryhouse.com.au

1/11/2009
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Captains Creek Sunday Funday
Live music by local Red! Jazz Trio. Enjoy locally grown spelt flour pizzas topped with farm produce by chef Gary Thomas (12-4pm). Enjoy our range of organic wines,regional beers and ciders in the wine bar . Goldfields Farmhouse Cheese platers served throughout the day. Play
petanque on the lawns. BYO picnic rug or chair. $2.50 entry.
LOCATION: Kangaroo Hills Road, Blampied
CONTACT NAME: DOUG MAY  PHONE: 5345 7408
EMAIL: enquiries@captainscreek.com
WEB: http://www.captainscreek.com

1/11/2009
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Casey Choir Concert in Daylesford
Musical Director, Tom Buchanan brings you a program of old favourites, some music theatre and a sprinkling of classics. Something for everybody and a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

LOCATION: Daylesford Town Hall, Vincent St, Daylesford
CONTACT NAME: Marlene Lawrence  PHONE: 0397022708
EMAIL: marlenelawrence@aol.com
WEB: http://www.caseychoir.com.au

2/11/2009
Shearing the Alpacas at Creswick Woollen Mills
Come and see the fleece fly at the annual Alpaca Shearing at Creswick Woollen Mills. Learn what is so special about Alpaca fibre and feel the lovely products made from the yarn produced at the Creswick Woollen Mills. A fascinating event for the whole family.

Don't forget to browse through the Woollen Mills Shop. With Christmas just around the corner choose Australian Made products to give to your loved ones and know that you are supporting local jobs.
LOCATION: Railway Parade, Creswick (just off the Clunes Rd)
CONTACT NAME: Angela Risk  PHONE: 5345 2202
EMAIL: creswickwool@gmail.com
WEB: http://www.creswickwool.com.au

4/11/2009
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Compass Windows Kyneton Cup
Enjoy all the excitement of the Spring Racing Carnival at Kyneton’s biggest race meeting. Held annually the day after the Melbourne Cup, this meeting offers a total day of entertainment - live music, fashions on the field, private and corporate marquees, punters club, big screen action and much more.

LOCATION: Kyneton Racecourse
CONTACT NAME: Cait Ashdown  PHONE: 54221866
EMAIL: c.ashdown@countryracing.com.au
WEB: http://www.kynetondistrictracingclub.com.au

5/11/2009
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
The [Aussie Rules] Taming of the Shrew
It's titanic battle of the sexes fought out from the Clubrooms to the Kiosk to the Oval.With a supporting cast of the Umpires, Netballers, Committee members and The Team, the pride of the town, a little deserate, but each man determined to do his best, to give hiss all...for football.
It's Shakespeare, Live at The Oval!
The Old Van presents one of Shakespeare's most controverial plays, as four quarters of big kicking, hard tackling, fast handballing Theatre: The [Aussie Rules] Taming of the Shrew.
... it isn't overtill the final siren.

Dress for the weather and B.Y.O. chairs
Anyone who would like to be involved or make a reservation please contact "The Old Van" on 0408518416
LOCATION: Daylesford Football Oval, Daylesford- Ballan Road
CONTACT NAME: Fiona Blair  PHONE: 0408518416
EMAIL: fiona@theoldvan.com
WEB: http://www.theoldvan.com

7/11/2009 - 15/11/2009
Macedon Ranges Budburst
Macedon Ranges Budburst
CONTACT NAME: AA  PHONE: 53482306
EMAIL: shire@hepburn.vic.gov.au

7/11/2009
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Daylesford Farmers Market
Fresh local seasonal produce available every month from local farmers and producers. Everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to wine to sweet treats to coffee to plants. You will even find worms, chooks, ducks and quails to name a few! So come and support your local farmers market every month. Regional Farmers Markets monthly fee goes to the Daylesford primary Schools kitchen garden program - you'll also find the school there doing a snag sizzle every month and the Daylesford Rotary Club assisting at the monthly market as well.
LOCATION: Daylesford Primary School, Vincent Street, Daylesford
CONTACT NAME: Simone Gordon  PHONE: 0421458891
EMAIL: simone@chocolaterush.com.au
WEB: http://www.rfm.net.au

7/11/2009 - 13/12/2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tin Shed Arts
Two Cats and a Wombat, Prints and Paintings by Helga Hart and Heidi Daschil & Auguste Blackman Exhibition opens Saturday 7 November 4 pm - 6pm closes Sunday 13 December 2009
LOCATION: Tin Shed Arts Old Calder Highway Malmsbury Vic
CONTACT NAME: Tin Shed  PHONE: 5423 2144
EMAIL: tinshedarts@nex.net.au

7/11/2009
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
SIlver Streak Luxury Food and Wine Train
Enjoy local wines and regionally inspired appetisers on board the historic DRC railmotor, fully heated and restored.
As a special treat the "Travelling Concessions" Blues Duo will be performing a delightful mix of new and old favourites with a blues flavour.

A fantastic way to kick start your evening with friends, or just one very special person.

All funds raised will help restore the railway after the bushfire.
LOCATION: Daylesford Railway Station
CONTACT NAME: Bronwyn Liddelow  PHONE: 0422 076 272
EMAIL: marketing@dscr.com.au
WEB: http://www.dscr.com.au

13/11/2009
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
LIVE Piano Music
Daylesford Newest Music Venue 'HORVAT's WINE is a 4 letter word'( Shope 6 Howe St, Daylesford) proudly presents Neil Cox on Piano.
Neil has been playing Piano in venues and concert halls across the country for decades. And brings to life a mixture of classical, contemporary and jazz on our beautifully restored antique piano. Entry is FREE.
HORVAT'S WINE is a 4 letter word serves handmade wines and handsome local cheeses.

FREE ENTRY
LOCATION: HORVAT's WINE is a 4 letter word
CONTACT NAME: HORVAT'S WINE is a 4 letter word  PHONE: 03 5348 2333
EMAIL: wineisa4letterword@bigpond.com
WEB: http://www.wineisa4letterword.com.au

13/11/2009
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
LIVE Piano Music
Daylesford Newest Music Venue 'HORVAT's WINE is a 4 letter word'( Shope 6 Howe St, Daylesford) proudly presents Neil Cox on Piano.
Neil has been playing Piano in venues and concert halls across the country for decades. And brings to life a mixture of classical, contemporary and jazz on our beautifully restored antique piano.
HORVAT'S WINE is a 4 letter word serves handmade wines and handsome local cheeses.
FREE ENTRY
LOCATION: HORVAT's WINE is a 4 letter word
CONTACT NAME: HORVAT'S WINE is a 4 letter word  PHONE: 03 5348 2333
EMAIL: wineisa4letterword@bigpond.com
WEB: http://www.wineisa4letterword.com.au

14/11/2009 - 15/11/2009
Swiss Italian Festa Open Garden
Flower Festa
PHONE: 53482306
EMAIL: shire@hepburn.vic.gov.au

14/11/2009
10:30 AM - 12:00 NOON
New Residents' Welcome Session
Hepburn Shire Council in co-operation with the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre hosts an information session for new residents for people to learn about services, groups, social events in the area. Existing residents who wish to learn more about the Shire are also welcome. Morning tea provided.
LOCATION: Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, 13 Camp St, Daylesford
CONTACT NAME: Kathy Graham  PHONE: 5321 6419
EMAIL: kgraham@hepburn.vic.gov.au

14/11/2009
4:00 PM
Jason Waterhouse - Lighter than Air
wolf at the door
presents
Jason Waterhouse
lighter than Air

Opening: 14th November 4pm
the show runs from 13 November to 30 November

Stuck in traffic during peak hour on Riversdale Road, Hawthorn. It’s raining. A red balloon plays dodge-the-traffic up ahead. It’s funny how ideas grow…


Jason Waterhouse’s exhibition lighter than air is a narrative collection of new sculpture and works on paper, all developed from this small, mundane moment.
LOCATION: wolf at the door - 113 main road, hepburn springs
CONTACT NAME: Magali Gentric  PHONE: 03 5348 3158
EMAIL: i@wolfatthedoor.com.au
WEB: http://www.jasonwaterhouse.com

15/11/2009
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Cool Country Fun Run
The Trentham Lions Club hold the Cool Country Fun run each year in November. A 10km and 5km run through the tree lined country lanes around Trentham. Registrations from 8.30am - Entry fee. Free sausage and drink to all entrants. CAN BE JUST FOR FUN. Mothers, school children, competitors, everyone!!!
LOCATION: Start/finish at Trentham sports ground
CONTACT NAME: Colin Ries  PHONE: 03 5424 1581
EMAIL: johnlmarion@hotmail.com
WEB: http://www.coolcountryclassic.com

15/11/2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geranium and Herb Festa at the Factory
Bursting with colour and in good Spring weather, the property will host for the 2nd year, its popular Geranium and Herb Festa on the grounds of this historic property. This all day outdoor event gives visitors a chance to explore the property, take tours, buy pants and herbs and swap geranium cuttings. A fun day with outdoor food and wine, demonstrations and special guests.
LOCATION: The Old Macaroni Factory, 64 Main Road, Hepburn Springs
CONTACT NAME: Maria and Matt Viola  PHONE: 5348 4345 0404 123 153
EMAIL: mariaviola@bigpond.com
WEB: http://www.macaronifactory.com.au

15/11/2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Red Cross Charity Day at Bleak House Gardens
Wine Tastings, Face Painting, Music In the Gardens,Storybook Telling By Sandra Rowland = Bella's Story,Farm Animals Donkey's, Peacocks, Henny Penny's Place.15 Acres of Rose Gardens, Groves and Orchards,Garden Cafe.
LOCATION: 166 degraves Mill Dve Malmsbury
CONTACT NAME: Maarten Reinalda  PHONE: 54232970
EMAIL: bleakhse@bigpond.com
WEB: www.bleakhousegardens.com.au

15/11/2009
12:00 NOON - 4:00 PM
Budburst - Festa Fornacalia
Celebrate Budburst and the legend of Fornax, the Roman Goddess of Breadbaking and Ovens. Budburst represents the return of "life" to the vineyard. Feast on suckling pig, breads, antipasti and crespelle - crepes with a glass or two of wine. Listen to country, blues and soul from cyndi Boste - singer and songwriter. $10.00 entry gives you a Budburst glass, a prize voucher and tastings at all "Budburst" wineries.
LOCATION: Ellender Estate Winery. Glenlyon
CONTACT NAME: Jenny Ellender  PHONE: 0353 487785
EMAIL: info@ellenderwines.com.au
WEB: http://www.ellenderwines.com.au

15/11/2009
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
SPRINGTIME OLD TIME DANCE
COME AND JOIN US FOR SOME FUN WITH OLD TIME DANCE, ENJOY THE WALTZ AND PRIDE OF ERRON THE BARN DANCE AND MANY MORE!!! MUSIC BY ADRIAN HOLMES TRIO A VARIED PROGRAM $8 INCLUDES A LIGHT TEA AT 7.30pm
LOCATION: Daylesford Town Hall
CONTACT NAME: Cynthia Heida  PHONE: 5348 4741

21/11/2009
CLUNES 149TH ANNUAL SPRING SHOW
Clunes Show SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS, SHETLAND pONY FEATURE SHOW, CHAIN SAW SCULPTER, JAMIESONS RUN ANIMAL LNURSERY , BLACK SNAKE REPTILE DISPLAY, HIGHLAND PIPE BAND, PROPFESSOR WALLACES PUPPET SHOW, HOME BREW SECTION, BUTE UTE COMPETION, VINTAGE ENGINE DISPLAY, RURAL AMBASSADOR & JUNIOR SHOW AMBASSADOR, SHOW GIRL AND SHOW BOY COMPETIONS, KEG THROWING AND TUG OF WAR COMPETION, GUM BOOT THROW, LADIES WOODSPLITTING COMPETION, SPEED KNITTING COMPETION, CLUNES PET SHOW, GRAND PARADE 3.PM
LOCATION: Clunes
CONTACT NAME: Robert Campbell  PHONE: 5345-3082
EMAIL: carnalia@goonline.com.au
WEB: www.leeforster.com.au

21/11/2009
8:30 AM - 12:00 NOON
Newstead Community Market
Newstead's popular community market is free to the public. Venors pay $5 for a site. No bookings required. Stalls range from food,plants,jewellery,pre-loved goods,whatever arrives on the day
LOCATION: Rotunda Park, Newstead
CONTACT NAME: Dawn Angliss  PHONE: 54762006
EMAIL: adawn@gcom.net.au

21/11/2009
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Glenlyon Village Market
3rd Saturday of each month
LOCATION: In and around Glenlyon Hall
CONTACT NAME: Dan and Pam Harris  PHONE: 5348 7662
EMAIL: visitorinfo@hepburn.vic.gov.au

21/11/2009
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Annual Strawberries and Cherries Weekend
Bacchus Marsh Tourism Association Inc invites you to its annual Strawberries and Cherries Weekend. Pick juicy fresh strawberries at Naturipe Fruits or enter the Pip Spitting Competition at Jeff Jones Plants and Produce. The Strawberries and Cherries Weekend takes place at 10 different venues across Bacchus Marsh. Drive in to Bacchus Marsh along the picturesque Avenue of Honour, shaded by giant elm trees. Visit the strawberry farm and participating produce stalls. Then work your way towards the town centre where even more activities are taking place: food, fun, books, crafts and coffee. Make sure to head over to Bacchus Hill Winery where you can kick back, enjoy the music and other free events. Collect a Strawberries and Cherries trail map at your first venue or alternatively visit our website to download a copy and bring it along with you. Simply get 5 stamps at participating venues along the way and go in to the draw to win a fabulous produce hamper.
LOCATION: Bacchus Marsh township
CONTACT NAME: Allan Comrie - Public Relations Officer  PHONE: 0409 211 290
EMAIL: info@visitbacchusmarsh.com.au
WEB: http://www.visitbacchusmarsh.com.au/news/4/59/Strawberries-Cherries-Discovery-Trail.html

21/11/2009 - 22/11/2009
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
COUNTRY STYLE - Highfields
At Highfields, at 99 Crooked Rd, Romsey an avenue of mature box elder trees froms a marvellous green tunnelled entrance to an extensive and beautiful country garden with an emphasis on structure and seasonal interest. Rick Eckersley originally designed the garden over 20 years ago for his parents and the well known designer has recently recisited it to create a new area. Highfields will be open 10 am - 4.30 saturday and Sunday $7 entrance fee and children under 18 admitted free. An Elegant country garden in the Macedon region opens as part of Australia's Open Garden Scheme
LOCATION: 99 Crooked Rd, Romsey
CONTACT NAME: Cassie Johnstone  PHONE: 9537 3890
EMAIL: vic@opengarden.org.au

21/11/2009 - 22/11/2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Paul Bangay Open Garden
Australia's leading garden designer Paul Bangay is opening Stonefields in support of The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation. This very special event is a must for all garden lovers Paul Bangays gardens are synonymous with definition and grace, harmony and proportion, the creation of beauty through balance and restraint., Stephanie Alexander's mission to introduce pleasurable food education to as many Australian children as possible. At aKitchen Garden school, children gain a hands on understanding of the natural world and its beauty through their very own kitchen garden. Paul and Stephanie two leaders in their fields will be available throughout the weekend to answer questions, sign books and discuss their work. $20 per adult children under 12 free
LOCATION: Stonefields, follow the signs from Daylesford/Malmsbury Road, Glenlyon
WEB: www.abc/bigdiary.com.au

27/11/2009
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
SHARE/HREA AGM and Community Celebration
Sustainable Hepburn Asscociation (SHARE) Annual General Meeting will be followed by local organic food by Gary Thomas (SPADE TO BLADE) and music by FAMILY FARM.

6pm: registration
6.30 (sharp): AGM
7.30: food and music

AGM: FREE.
Dinner and music: members $22, non-members $25.

Bookings for dinner essential (by 19 Nov).

ALL WELCOME

Note that SHARE began as Hepburn Renewable Energy Association (HREA).
LOCATION: Senior Citizens' Room, behind Daylesford Town Hall, Vincent Street
CONTACT NAME: Elizabeth Wade  PHONE: 0402 553 181
EMAIL: info@share.asn.au
WEB: http://www.share.asn.au

28/11/2009
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Daylesford Agricultural Show
Daylesford Agricultural Show
CONTACT NAME: AA  PHONE: 53482306
EMAIL: shire@hepburn.vic.gov.au

28/11/2009
9:00 AM
Championship Dog Show
This show will be hosted by the Daylesford and District Agricultural Society.

This all-breed Championship Show is a great opportunity to see many breeds of dog and puppy looking their best.If you are considering adding a new dog to your family, an all-breed dog show is a great opportunity to see breeds on display, speak to breeders and find out which breeds are best for your family and lifestyle.
LOCATION: Victoria Park, Daylesford
CONTACT NAME: DOGS Victoria  PHONE: 9788 2500
EMAIL: media@dogsvictoria.org.au
WEB: http://www.dogsvictoria.org.au

29/11/2009
Great Dividing Trail Guided Walk
Sandhurst Reservoir to Bendigo. 11 kms. Easy degree of difficulty. Walk fit walkers.
LOCATION: Bendigo
CONTACT NAME: Barrie Hunter  PHONE: 5449 3286
EMAIL: alanigan@tpg.com.au
WEB: http://www.gdt.org.au

29/11/2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4th Cyclic Navigator adventure mtb
Take the 4th Cyclic Navigator challenge in the mountain bike friendly terrain of Wombat Forest. 6 hour Adventure or 4 hour Scramble. As easy or tough as you like.

Where: The event centre to be advised is as usual, near Daylesford. The Daylesford area has a broad range of accommodation, eating and pastimes.

How: Solo or Pairs. 3 or more? Then ride together.

Who: MTBers, endurance athletes, cross trainers,orienteers, rogainers, rescue and emergency teams, recreational and competitive...

Check out last years Results at mapsport.net.au

LOCATION: t.b.a. near Daylesford
CONTACT NAME: Ken Dowling  PHONE: 5348 3792
EMAIL: cyclicnavigator@mapsport.net.au
WEB: http://mapsport.net.au

Schedule for November 2009

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Date Printed: Tuesday, 24 November 2009. Source: http://www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/