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October 2019
Mount Alexander Early Years Forum
Local families and service providers are invited to attend the upcoming Mount Alexander Early Years Forum in October. With a focus on celebrating National Children's Week and the rights and accomplishments of children, guest speakers will introduce a discussion around how we can make Mount Alexander more child friendly, and children will be entertained with a hands on Circus skills workshop provided by Castlemaine Circus. Local families with children under 8 years, early years’ educators, service providers and organisations are…
Find out more »The Carer
Funny. Tender. Illuminating. The Carer by Alan Hopgood is a funny, tender play about a man coming to terms with himself, and life without his partner. George Parker’s wife, Josie, has just died with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was diagnosed at 55 and George retired from his management job to care for her. Josie died a little over five years later. The play opens with George bringing her ashes home and he is trying to adjust to a new way of…
Find out more »Spring into Volunteering!
Volunteer Central Vic, in partnership with Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC), invite community groups, volunteers and volunteer managers to their ‘Spring into Volunteering!’ event this October. ‘Spring into Volunteering!’ will be an opportunity for volunteers to come together, share resources and participate in the development of an exciting new local volunteer training program for 2020. The program will include a range of workshops and events to help local community groups develop the skills and access the support they need to…
Find out more »November 2019
164th Castlemaine Show
Show starts Friday evening 1.11.19 with the Street Parade at 6.30pm. Wood chop events. Pavilion Displays ,Fleeces, horticulture,cooking, art and craft. Side shows Show bags and wild life animal displays. Fireworks start at 10pm Friday night ends at 11 pm - Saturday 2.11.10 horse judging at 9.30 am sheep at 10 am sheep shearing displays. Free face painting. Pavilion displays side shows. Show bags and food vendors to temp everyone. Gate entry Adults $10 child over 6-16 yrs $5 students…
Find out more »Bird walk
The November BirdLife Castlemaine District Branch bird walk will be at Muckleford Forest, Newstead: Mia Mia Track /South German Track . Meet at 30 Templeton Street, Castlemaine (outside Castlemaine Community House) at 8.30 am to car pool. Contact BirdLife Castlemaine District for full details: castlemaine@birdlife.org.au. Also check our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BirdLife-Castlemaine-District-246773012585580/
Find out more »164th Castlemaine Show
The Show continues with Horses being judged at 9.30am sheep at 10 am and shearing demonstrations.Even bottle feed a lamb .See displays in the pavilions arts & crafts, cooking and horticulture and fleeces on display in the football club rooms ,enjoy and tempt your taste buds with all the wonderful food vendors. Show bags side shows free face painting , Wild life animal and snakes displays.concludes approx 2.30pm Adults $10 pensions concessions $5 students $5 children under 6 yrs free
Find out more »Castlemaine and District Garden Club Garden Market
The annual garden market provides an opportunity for gardeners to purchase a wide range of plants and garden related items from a number of stalls. In addition, tickets can be purchased on entry for a giant raffle of garden items. Further information: castlemainegardenclub@gmail.com Webpage: https://castlemainegardenclub.wordpress.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CastlemaineGardenClub/
Find out more »Come Celebrate Christmas with Castlemaine Health
Kick off the festive season in style at the inaugural premier event to support our 2020 Murray to Moyne riders. Enjoy a sumptuous traditional Christmas lunch while being entertained by glorious live choral music. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping with the Silent Auction and door prizes. All dietary options catered for and drinks at bar prices. Dress smart casual.
Find out more »December 2019
Bird walk
The December BirdLife Castlemaine District Branch bird walk will be at Mount Alexander - Leanganook Camping Ground loop track. Meet at 30 Templeton Street, Castlemaine (outside Castlemaine Community House) at 8.30 am to car pool. Contact BirdLife Castlemaine District for full details: castlemaine@birdlife.org.au. Also check our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BirdLife-Castlemaine-District-246773012585580/
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