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 Free Wallan Movie Night (Formerly Wandong Drive-In Movie Night)  
Friday, 2 October 2009
6:00 PM
This event, origianlly scheduled for Wandong, has been relocated to Wallan due to weather.

This free, family, fun filled event is a great way for the comunity to come together and relax.

A free sausage sizzle is available from 6pm, followed by WALL-E at 7pm. WALL-E is a G-rated movie, produced by Disney Pixar.


The event will be relocated to RB Robson Stadium in Wallan. Seating will be BYO rug bean bags. No chairs allowed to protect the floors.
LOCATION: RB Robson Stadium, Wallan
CONTACT NAME: Jacqui Sims  PHONE: 0407 944 414

 2009 Seymour Show  
Saturday, 3 October 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
There's plenty to do at the Seymour Show, 3rd October 2009! This year we are thrilled to have several new horse sections for competition, definitely worth having a look or consider entering. We are also welcoming the Central Victorian Axemen's Association for a new Wood Chop competition on the park's new back oval. Both are sure to be a new treat and highlight of the show.

As always, we have plenty of competition in our pavilions, with a few new sections in the Cookery and Craft. If you are a keen exhibitor, or just an avid spectator, there will be so much to choose from. Of course for the animal lovers we have alpacas, cows, sheep, chickens, and more! Are you a dog lover? Take part in the VCA Dog Show, watch the Dog High Jump, or even enter the Dog and Ute competition.

The Seymour Show is the first Saturday in October, a perfect end to school holidays. Seymour Show offers a piece of country with minimal travel. With a wide variety of show bags and side shows, it's sure to be packed full of fun. It's a great day out!


LOCATION: Kings Park, Seymour
CONTACT NAME: Sarah Barnbrook  PHONE: 0439 528 124
EMAIL: secretary@seymouragshow.org.au

 Pyalong Neighbourhood House Car Boot Sale/Stalls  
Sunday, 4 October 2009
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fund raiser for the Pyalong Defibrillator Team. Car boot sales and stalls plus sausage sizzle etc.
All money raised goes to the training of the Defibrillator team members.
LOCATION: Pyalong Community Centre, High St. Pyalong
CONTACT NAME: M. Waye  PHONE: 5785 1364
EMAIL: mwaye@aapt.net.au
WEB: http://www.pyalong@gmail.com

 Fundraising car boot sale  
Sunday, 4 October 2009
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The Pyalong Defibrillator team is having a fundraising event. Stalls include plants, home made goodies, bric a brac, concrete garden ornaments, art and craft, jewellery, clothing, Rawleighs products, sausage sizzle, face painting, soft drinks, tea and coffee on sale. Stalls available at very low cost of 10 dollars.
LOCATION: Front of Pyalong Community Centre - 13 High Street, Pyalong
CONTACT NAME: Leanne Giampietro  PHONE: 5785 1462
EMAIL: pyalong@gmail.com

 World Animal Day At Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary  
Sunday, 4 October 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Come join Australia's World Animal Day Ambassador, Pam Ahern and the residents of Edgar's Mission as they celebrate World Animal Day. There will be heaps of fun activities to do including face painting, dog agility, walk for the animals, vegan cooking demonstrations, inspirational speakers, meditation for the animals,cow pat throwing contest, farm tours, and much more and best of all entry is free

LOCATION: 365 McHargs Road, Willowmavin, Vic 3764
CONTACT NAME: Pam Ahern  PHONE: 0408 397 301
EMAIL: info@edgarsmission.org.au

 U3A Melting Pot Lecture  
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Professor Jim Warren, Zoologist who was previously Head of Zoology 7 Dean of Science at Monash University, will talk about our "Biological Baggage: relics and legacies from our evolutionary ancestors". All Welcome. Afternoon tea provided. Gold coin donation appreciated.
LOCATION: Salvation Army Hall, Victoria St, Seymour
CONTACT NAME: Pat Coffey  PHONE: 5799 1119
EMAIL: seymu3a@vicnet.net.au
WEB: http://vicnet.net.au/~seymu3a

 Mitchell Shire Council Victorian Seniors Festival 2009  
Friday, 9 October 2009
1:00 PM
Victorian Seniors Festival 2009
Featuring
Jamie Redfern

Broadford Hall,commencing at 1pm

Come and be inspired. Enjoy Victorian Seniors Festival activities right here in your own region.

Mitchell Shire Council is a proud participant in the 2009 Victorian Seniors Festival.

Tickets available from 14 September from Mitchell Shire Council Customer Service Centres.

Cost: $4.90 per ticket
Great entertainment and light refreshments provided.
LOCATION: Broadford Hall, Murchison Street, Broadford
PHONE: 5734 6200
WEB: www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au

 Kilmore Quilters - A Tribue to Our Grandmothers  
Saturday, 10 October 2009
to Sunday, 11 October 2009

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

- Kilmore Quilters trade table
- In house patchwork and quilting supplies for sale
- Daily door prizes
- Award Winning Raffle Quilt on Display
- Viewers Choice awards
- Light Country Style Refreshments available

LOCATION: Kilmore Memorial Hall and Kilmore Library, Kilmore Victoria
CONTACT NAME: Karin Granqvist  PHONE: 5783 3764
EMAIL: kilmorequilters@live.com

 Fire Preparedness Expo  
Saturday, 10 October 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The latest fire safety equipment for your home and property on display

Information regarding fuel reduction, local bylaws, fire safety and personal protection

Representatives from local business, Mitchell Shire Council, Department of Sustainability and Environment, Department of Primary Industries, and CFA.

This event is about preparing the community for the upcoming fire season.
LOCATION: Kilmore Race Course
CONTACT NAME: Anthony or Greg  PHONE: 0409 701 837 or 0418 308 895

 SCP Composting For All Workshop  
Saturday, 10 October 2009
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
There are many simple ideas that you can implement to make your home and workplace more sustainable. Many are free or cost very little to carry out, but will signifigcantly reduce your environmental impact.

The Sustainable Communities Program workshops are offered free of charge. All are welcome.

Please register for workshops by phoning the contact number provided

RSVP is required for catering purposes.

LOCATION: Mitchell Shire Council Seymour Customer Service Centre, 28 High Street, Seymour
CONTACT NAME: Cathy Koning  PHONE: 5734 6357
EMAIL: cathyk@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au

 Regional Cups 2009  
Sunday, 11 October 2009
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Every Race is a Cup Race, and one of those could be YOUR Cup!

Northern Melbourne Suburbs and surrounding Towns will all come together on a family day to celebrate the region. The Hume City Cup, Whittlesea City Cup, Sunbury City Cup, Moreland City Cup, Wallan Cup, Broadford Cup, Heathcote Cup and Preston City Cup are all scheduled on the one day! So if you live in those areas and everywhere in between, come and celebrate YOUR Cup with the family at Kilmore.

A huge range of free kids rides and entertainment will keep the young ones amused, while Mum and Dad watch all the top class "Cup" races unfold on the picturesque Kilmore Racetrack.

Contact Kilmore Racing Club and choose from a huge range of hospitality packages including Trackside Luncheons to Marquee and Umbrella Packages.
LOCATION: Kilmore Racing Club, East Street, Kilmore
CONTACT NAME: Debbie Tingiri  PHONE: 5783 0700
EMAIL: d.tingiri@kilmore.countryracing.com.au
WEB: http://www.kilmoreracingclub.com.au/thoroughbred_feature.html

 Walk to the top of Green Hill  
Sunday, 11 October 2009
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Friends of Wallan Creek, along with Mitchell Shire, invite you to join us for a walk to the top of Green Hill, Wallan.

Green Hill, an extinct volcano, is one of Wallan's best kept secrets. Although football and cricket are played on the ovals at the foot of Green Hill, few people realise tht Green Hill is crown land managed by Mitchell Shire Council.

The views from the top are spectacular.
LOCATION: Meet at Wallan Bowlilng Club's car park, Duke Street, Wallan
CONTACT NAME: Claudia James  PHONE: 5783 1325

 Seymour Neighbourhood Renewal Residents' Action Group  
Monday, 12 October 2009
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
The Seymour Neighbourhood Renewal Residents' Action Group Meeting is a chance for residents to discuss up and coming events, fundraising and community activities.

LOCATION: 47 Anglesey Street, Seymour
CONTACT NAME: Ainslie Holmes-Leggo  PHONE: 5792 4129
EMAIL: ainslieau01@gmail.com

 Tastes of the Goulburn  
Saturday, 17 October 2009 A Wine & Food Festival that celebrates many of Seymour's Goulburn River and Ranges attributes.

Enjoy great music and childrens activities, come and celebrate all the good things in life together with the era of Heritage Trains at the Seymour Railway Station.

Many more stalls located along Station Street and more events in and around the reserves of Seymour.
Something for every member of the family, come and enjoy.


LOCATION: Seymour Railway Station
CONTACT NAME: Glenys Lejins  PHONE: 03-57921646
EMAIL: lejinsgp@dodo.com.au
WEB: www.tastesofthegoulburn.org.au
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 The Seymour Craft and Produce Market  
Saturday, 17 October 2009
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Featuring over 80 Stalls offering the very best of quality arts and crafts, fresh produce, plants and garden supplies, specialty food, and our famous regional wines. A great day out for the family, with wine tastings,gourmet foods, music, entertainment and much, much more.
LOCATION: Kings Park, Seymour
CONTACT NAME: Carol and Richard Hiscock  PHONE: 5794 1419
EMAIL: stylevent@bigpond.com

 Spring Art Show at Old Post Office Seymour  
Saturday, 17 October 2009
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Official Opening Saturday 17th october 6pm to 9pm. An opening night invitation is extended to Art and Wine Lovers. Enjoy complimentary finger food and local wines and other refreshments as you view the extensive new Art Exhibition.
This 'Modern and Expressionist' show is a different direction for this long established Fine Art Gallery. Big, bright and bold works by Victoria's emerging and established Artists, many new to the Gallery. Come and explore!!
FREE ENTRY.
Exhibition continues through out the "Spring in Seymour" 3 day Festival 16th to 17th October 10am to 5pm. Then Wed to Sun until 22nd Nov.

LOCATION: 50 Emily St (Old Hume Hwy) Seymour 3660
CONTACT NAME: Louise Barling or G Broderick  PHONE: 5792 3170
EMAIL: art.seymour@bigpond.com
WEB: http://www.artseymour.com.au

 2009 Mitchell Photographic Competiton Awards  
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
7:30 PM
The Mitchell Photography Club Inc. 2009 Photographic Competition Awards Presentation.
LOCATION: Broadford Community Centre 58-62 High Street, Broadford

 Supercar Experience  
Thursday, 22 October 2009 Real Supercars on real racetracks.

This is your opportunity to drive cars including a Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8, Lotus Exige S and Aston Martin Vantage in a fantastic day the State Motorcycle Sports Complex in Broadford.

LOCATION: State Motorcycle Sports Complex Broadford
WEB: www.supercarevents.com

 Music Trivia Night to Support Mt Piper Kindergarten  
Friday, 23 October 2009
7:00 PM
Trivia, Music, Fun, Games, Competitions, Silent Auction, BYO Drinks and Nibblies.

Tickets $20 per head. Available for pre-purchase, or at the door.

Special "early bird" ticket price $15
LOCATION: Broadford Hall, Murchison Street, Broadford
CONTACT NAME: Rebecca or Jodie  PHONE: 5784 2895 or 5784 2482

 T.A.P.S. Presents "The Princess and the Pee"  
Friday, 23 October 2009
to Saturday, 31 October 2009

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Theatrical Amateur Players Seymour presents "The Princess and the Pee," a comedy.

The Princess has a team of servants working around the clock to keep her beautiful. However, they pamper the princess so much, she still wets the bed.

The Good news is that a royal beauty rest servant named Yolanda has the class, the sass, the heart and the smarts to speak truth to power. The bad news is that Yolanda's candor and opinions get her banished to the Deep Dark Forest.

As she attempts to right the royal family's wrongs, Yolanda confronts a cheerleading witch, rescues three princes and restores her own family to their former glory as worldfamous jump ropers. A silly spin on the classic fairy tale.

Bookings taken at the Spectacle Site, Seymour starting in September on 5792 4053
LOCATION: Presbyterian Church Hall Cnr Guild St and Anzac Ave, Seymour
CONTACT NAME: Naurelle Sherwood  PHONE: 5792 2538
EMAIL: t.a.p.s.@inbox.com

 The Kilmore Antiques and Collectables Fair  
Saturday, 24 October 2009
to Sunday, 25 October 2009

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
he fair is a major fundraiser for the 1st Kilmore Scout Group.
The 12th Annual Fair will be open to the public from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 24th October and Sunday 25th October.
Admission prices are $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for seniors.
Antique dealers come from New South Wales, South Australia and all corners of Victoria.

LOCATION: Memorial Hall, 14 Sydney Street, Kilmore
CONTACT NAME: Karen Moir  PHONE: 0409 120 692
EMAIL: kmoi4597@bigpond.net.au

 SEW Eurodrive Kilmore Pacing Cup 2009  
Sunday, 25 October 2009
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Come and join all the fun and excitment of the SEW Eurodrive Kilmore Pacing Cup 2009. The Kilmore Pacing Cup offers everyone an entertaining day out, with the little ones kept busy with free rides and entertainment and Mum and Dad can watch the classic action unfold on the track while enjoying the quality food and atmosphere.

Contact the Kilmore Racing Club and choose from a range of hospitality packages including Fine Dinning to Marquee and Umbrella Packages.
LOCATION: Kilmore Racing Club, East Street, Kilmore
CONTACT NAME: Debbie Tingiri  PHONE: 5783 0700
EMAIL: d.tingiri@kilmore.countryracing.com.au
WEB: http://www.kilmoreracingclub.com.au/harness_feature.html

 Council Meeting  
Monday, 26 October 2009
6:30 PM
Council meetings commence at 6.30pm with a closed session followed by the ordinary meeting open to the public commencing at 7.00pm.

Council meetings are open to the public and provide opportunities for public participation via “Question” time.

LOCATION: Council Chambers, 113 High Street, Broadford

 Australilan Plants Society Public Meeting  
Monday, 26 October 2009
8:00 PM
This is a public meeting with the view of establishing an Australian Plants Society (APS) in the Wallan/Kilmore/Broadford region, however the area covered will be governed by the interest, so it may be wider.

For more information about the APS, please visit the website.
LOCATION: John Taylor Room, Kilmore Library, Sydney Road Kilmore
WEB: www.apsvic.org.au/

 Regional Development Victoria and Small Business Victoria Event  
Thursday, 29 October 2009
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Learn about the range of Victorian Government grants, services,
business-assistance programs and opportunities available to you.
Gain practical tips and ideas from marketing guru, Rob Hartnett, author of
“Small Business, Big Opportunity” currently Australia's best-selling business book.
And, find out about any local opportunities associated with the Victorian Government’s
2009-10 statewide $8 billion infrastructure program of major capital works.
More information: Regional Development Victoria, Shepparton (03) 5821 1811
Business Victoria 13 22 15 www.business.vic.gov.au

LOCATION: Mitchell Shire Council Seymour Customer Service Centre
CONTACT NAME: Kerrie Jones  PHONE: 5821 1811
EMAIL: kerrie.jones@diird.vic.gov.au


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