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Events
Deserts to Desertification; Photography, Art & Poetry Exhibition at the Visitor Information Centre until Sept 30th.
Until Sept 30th
International Year of Deserts to Desertification; Photography, Art & Poetry Exhibition at the Visitor Information Centre
Sun 1st Oct
Tag a long 4WD to Red Bluff, meet at the windmill @ 9.30am BYO Vehicle, lunch, chairs, water, etc. Must book in @ Info centre. Each driver is responsible for themselves and their passengers. Certified Waste Wise Events. More info contact Helen Hobbs shobbs@wimmera.com.au Ph 5392 2418 or 5392 2657
Thurs 5th Oct
Footpath Sale, Arts & Craft, Traders Bargains, Local Produce, Stall holders welcome, no stall fees apply, chance to sell your wares or raise funds for your community group. Contact Heather Curtis, curtis@wimmera.com.au Ph 5392 2290
Sun 8th Oct
Desert Bushwalk, Meet @ 11am at Billy Ho. Desert walk at 11am with Geoff & Nora Lord, then to Yanipy Nature Reserve for a BBQ and second walk. BYO BBQ Lunch. More info contact Helen Hobbs shobbs@wimmera.com.au Ph 5392 2418 or 5392 2657
Sat 14th Oct
Kaniva Show. BMX & Skateboarding demonstrations and workshops, Tractor Pull, Pavlova Competition, Sumo Wrestling. Plus traditional country show. More details contact Darren Maddern 5392 3248
Party on at Commercial Hotel, Band 'Little Black Duck' Reservations Ph 5392 2230 or Club Hotel, Band 'Innovation' Reservations Ph 5392 2280
Sun 15th Oct
125th Year celebrations; Historical main st plaques launch and historical window displays with town walk, free Bbq at 12pm at old power house site adjacent Shire Hall. Contact Andrew Taylor < kanlpo@bigpond.net.au > Ph 5392 2455
Fri 20th Oct
Kaniva College Fete, School fete, stalls, sausage sizzles, kids activities, great family fun. Contact Kaniva College, kaniva.co@edumail.vic.gov.au Ph 5392 2494
Sun 29th Oct
Rotary Monster Auction, 10am sharp @ Kaniva Showgrounds with 4 auctioneers . Antiques and Collectables, Furniture and sundries, Machinery and Bric-a-Brac. BBQ, Food & Drink available to purchase on the day. Contact Helen & Nolan Roll < handnroll@wimmera.com.au > or Ph 5392 2519
11th ~ 12th Nov
Windmill Stitchers Patchwork & Quilt show at Kaniva Sporting Complex. Contact Jenny Wallis wallisjr@gmail.com Ph 5393 1310
16th ~ 19th Nov
Lions Art & Craft Exhibition at St Augustine 's hall. Opening night on Friday featuring 2 Australian renowned artists, Marcus Wills, 2006 Archibald Prize-Winner, and Percy Leason, 1930's book illustrator and ‘cartoonist' for the Bulletin and Melbourne Punch . Artists interested in exhibiting, please contact Jenny Lester Smith Ph 5392 2232 or Andrew Taylor < kanlpo@bigpond.net.au > Ph 5392 2455
Thurs 23 rd Nov
Giggle & Gaggle Night, Annual Kinder Fundraiser, Great Girls night out, Loads of freebies, Progressive shopping spree, Meet at Post Office at 7pm, Contact Helen Hobbs shobbs@wimmera.com.au Ph 5392 2418 or 5392 2657
Sat 9 th Dec
Glitz & Glamour, Dance Spectacular at Kaniva Shire Hall, 8pm . This is a chance for local community organisations to raise funds & have some fun by providing a dance couple. Only 10 spots available. M ore info, dance participation & sponsorship opportunities, please contact Nikki Powell kanivada@bigpond.net.au Ph 5392 2222
Fri 22nd Dec
Christmas Street Party, Commercial Street 6 ~ 9pm. Santa, Jumping Castle, Kids Merry Go Round, Face Painting, Carol Singing, Free BBQ. Sponsored by Kaniva Traders. More info contact Heather Curtis curtis@wimmera.com.au Ph 5392 2290
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