17 May 2017

East Gippsland Events: Friday 19 to Sunday 21 May

Cooler weather setting in but it’s still hot to trot around the region with things to do and see…..

Friday:

Matthew Bentley from 7pm  at the Main Hotel Bairnsdale   Influenced by John Butler, Gippsland Push Start winner in 2016, 18 year old Matthew Bentley from Bairnsdale loves with his Maton 12 -string and the earthy sounds he produces with it, indulging his love of raw acoustic roots music.   Book a table call the Main on 5153 0083.


Beauty and The Beast 7.30PM - 10.30PM  Forge Theatre and Arts Hub  80 McKean St. Bairnsdale  Ph: 5152 1482

Bairnsdale Senior Citizens Club    1.00PM - 4.00PM  52 Anderson Street Bairnsdale  New members always welcome   Phone: 5152 4389   

Bairnsdale Machine Knitters 10.00AM   Mitchell Studio Education Hub - Cnr Dalmahoy and Service Streets. Bairnsdale Knitters meet on the first and third Friday of each month.  All knitters welcome. Experienced and novice knitters are welcome to join us. For further details. Contact Mary McPherson 0427 551 636 (Secretary)


Saturday:

Gippsland League - Bairnsdale v Moe   9am - 5pm  Bairnsdale City Oval  20 McArthur Street, Bairnsdale.

Eagle Rock  Rock'n' Roll Dance     7.00PM Eagle Point Hall Eagle Point. Child Friendly  $10 per head.  All welcome BYO drinks. Plate to share For enquiries please call Suzanne 0428 312 101

Family History Research Centre – Lakes Entrance - rear of Visitor Centre Marine Parade. 1pm -5pm  and again  1pm to 5pm every Monday.  Ever wondered about your ancestors. Drop in and chat with the experts who can help you knock down those “brick walls”. Do you have a convict, publican, butcher, baker or even candlestick maker in your family. Extensive local and overseas records available on site. All welcome.

Make a Lino-Cut with Adelaide McPherson.  Bruthen Studio (a private residence) 113 Dukes Rd Bruthen. 9am until  2-30pm or 3pm. Explore the art form of printing in this medium.  Suitable for beginners and the more experienced. $70. Ph Adelaide 0490 763 070  or adelaide113@gmail.com.

Beauty and The Beast  2pm until 5pm and then 7.30PM - 10.30PM   Forge Theatre and Arts Hub  80 McKean St. Bairnsdale.   Beauty and the Beast  the story of Belle who is captured by Beast who was trapped in the gruesome form by an enchantress. The only way for the Beast to become human once again is if he learns to love and be loved before all the petals fall from a magic rose. Will Belle and the Beast confess their love for one another before it becomes too late?  Tickets available from the Forge Theatre  Phone: 5152 1482 

Bairnsdale & District Old Time Dance Group    8:00 PM - 12.00 PM  Picnic Point Hall  Drevermann St  Bairnsdale     Ph: Lindsay 0427 100 933 /Jim Carey 5156 8480.  Hall air conditioned.   Proving that old things in life are best!

Bairnsdale & District Woodcraft Group Inc    9AM - 2PM Club Rooms  Morgan St Ross St  Bairnsdale Ph: 5153 1193 

Bairnsdale & District Dog Obedience Club   9.30AM Lucknow Recreation Reserve Bairnsdale Phone: 5152 5907 http://bairnsdaledogobedience.yolasite.com/

Bairnsdale Park Run  8.00AM  Port of Bairnsdale  Bairnsdale   http://www.parkrun.com.au/bairnsdale/


Saturday and Sunday:

Heyfield Vintage Machinery Rally  9.00AM - 3.00PM Gordon Street Reserve - Fawaz Street, Heyfield   Ph: Barb Cook 0428 480 534   Vintage tractor pull, steam & stationary engines, memorabilia, vintage trucks, cars, motorbikes, blacksmith, demonstrations over the weekend, grand parade both days, on site catering, a walk in the past, preserving Australian Heritage.

Sunday:

Mid May Model Aircraft Muster  9.00AM - 4.00PM Model Flying Field Goon Nure - 1125 Bengworden Road Goon Nure, Cnr Boundary Road, Bairnsdale.  Annual May Model Aircraft Muster, enthusiasts  aiming their aircraft skywards for the pure enjoyment ofall, weather permitting. Adults $5 or $10 per carload, under 16 free, catering onsite. www.badmac.org.au for more info. Website: www.badmac.org.au Contact Phone: 0418358897

RSPCA Million Paws Walk Paynesville  8.30AM register.  walk starts 10.00AM Gilsenan Reserve - Gilsenan Reserve Paynesville  Phone: 0420 671 740 http://millionpawswalk.com.au   Walk for fun with your dog raise funds for RSPCA

Stratford Dog Agility Trials  8:30AM - 4:00PM Pine Lodge Reserve - Llowalong Road  Stratford.  Novice, Intermediate and Masters Dogs compete in jumping and agility competitions.  http://http//www.stratforddogagility.com  Ph: Janet Leemon PH 0419 884 871

Metung Muso's Open Mic & Jam Session  2.00PM - 6.00PM Metung Hotel Main Street Metung Phone: 0438 562 175

Gippsland Vehicle Collection at the Maffra Shed.  Tribute to the Holden Red Motor.  Amazing number of vehicles powered by this famous hard-working power plant.  Display includes Holden prototype and many more with a Red Motor. Open 10 am til 4pm  Fri to Sun & School Holidays. Parking and BBQ’s on site. Take the family, great day out.

Markets:

Bruthen Community Market    Saturday  9.00AM - 1.00PM  Bruthen Mechanics Hall Grounds & Police Paddock  Main Street Bruthen   Phone: 0432 188 295
Uniting Church Cart Boot Market   Saturday  8.30AM - 11.30AM  Bairnsdale Uniting Church  Great Alpine Road Bairnsdale   Phone: 0419 890 139

Ongoing through May

May 1st  -  31st Faces and Places of East Gippsland  - at the”Art Space” Lakes Entrance Visitor Centre.  9am to 5pm Open 7 days.  A pictorial exhibition presenting some hidden joys of some of the faces and places in and around East Gippsland through the photographic eyes of and early career and a not so early one.   Prints displayed in different styles and mediums and are for sale.  Ph 5155 1966 

Advance Notice – upcoming events:

Thursday 25th May 11am Forge Theatre and Arts Hub 80 McKean St Bairnsdale.  Ian Stenlake. “The Leading Man” and star of Australian stage and screen presents an entertaining tribute to some of the best music written for theatre. Songs from  Oklahoma, Guys and Dolls, Cabaret and many more. Tickets at box office or from Bairnsdale or Lakes Entrance Visitor Centres.  Ph: 5152 1482
Choirs of East Gippsland 22nd Choral Festival.  Sunday, May 28    2.00PM  St Mary's Church - Main Street  Bairnsdale Tickets $5 Donation at the door. Includes afternoon tea (bring a cushion) Further information Keith Ford 0409 771 513

Gippsland Motorplex / Bairnsdale Dragway   Saturday  June 3   #skidsattheplex  12 PM · 5pm. Go down and smash as many tyres you can. Trophies for the most tyres smashed and the best skid of the day. Bring your friends and family to Bairnsdale Dragway.  Hosted by Bairnsdale Burnout Events  - - - THEN ON    Sunday June 18th NO PREP MAYHEM   9 AM ·  5pm Bairnsdale Dragway. The Dragway in action again

Bairnsdale Antiques & Collectables Fair   Saturday, June 10 until Monday, June 12  10.00AM - 4.00PM Lucknow Hall Omeo Hwy Lucknow Child Friendly . Antiques, Collectables, Vintage, Retro and Men's Shed Stuff.   Profits to support Bairnsdale Regional Hospital.  Children under 12 free  Enquires and stall information  Phone: 0475 871 272

Great Alpine Roast   Sunday June 11th. 12.30pm to 4pm  Ensay Winery - 5094 Great Alpine Road, Ensay.  Phone: 03 5157 3203  http://ensaywinery.com.au   Becoming more popular as the years go by, Ensay Winery’s Great Alpine Roast lunches during winter have been a must on the calendars of good food and wine lovers. Menu features Ensay grass fed Lowline Angus beef and Ensay Vineyard raised and grazed Dorper lamb, matched to the Ensay wines, enjoyed in the beautiful warmth of the rammed earth cellar door. Book early to avoid disappointment at one of the lunches set for June 11, July 30, August 27 and September 24.  Ensay Winery’s facebook page for further details.

Twin Rivers Bream Classic Fishing Competition    Jul 15 at 6 AM to Jul 16 at 12 PM  Johnsonville.   The Twin Rivers Bream Classic Fishing Competition has been running for over 20 years in East Gippsland and is a standout fishing event.   This year, when you register, you go in the draw to win a Jeep Renegade from Dwyers,  Aluminum boat from All Power Marine and other great prizes.   Register online and bring your mates for the 21st anniversary of the Twin River's Bream Classic Fishing Competition.  www.twin rivers.com.au


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