With the week wrapping up, it seems the Bendigo region is keen to celebrate. Our six weekend events include a lot of toe tapping, jigging and jiving.
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Fiesta De Salsa
Have you wanted to try something new but haven't had the opportunity yet?
Learn to dance the Salsa and Bachata at the Castlemaine Fiesta De Salsa.
The evening features free ticketed classes starting from 6.30pm and the Fiesta De Salsa event at 8.30pm.
Spend your evening with Colombian dance instructor Camila Serrano and a fun Latin DJ.
Dress code: Sharp and Sexy.
Free ticketed classes, $15 plus B.F for Fiesta De Salsa.
Where: Theatre Royal, 30 Hargreaves St, Castlemaine
When: From 6.30pm, Saturday
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Camping Swap Meet
If you're planning a trip away, make sure you head over to the Great Aussie Camping Swap Meet for all your travelling needs.
From tents to tinnies, boats to dinghies and caravans to campers, you'll definitely find something of use. The swap meet also includes camping utensils, fishing gear and trailers.
$5 entry, children under 16 free.
Proceeds to Rotary Club of Eaglehawk for their local and international projects.
Where: Malone Park Recreation Reserve, Calder Alternate Hwy, Marong
When: 10am-4pm Saturday, 10am-2pm Sunday
Gala Dance
Come and join the Greater Bendigo Danceland Inc. for their Gala Dance.
With proceeds going to the Bendigo Special Developmental School for a Movement and Musical Program, the $10 tickets are worth every penny.
The evening also includes music by Carmel Phelan, tasty supper, raffle and prizes.
Contact Colin for more information 5447 9783.
Where: St Andrew's Uniting Church Hall, Myers St, Bendigo
When: 8pm-12am, Saturday
Eaglehawk Market
If your weekend shopping is looking a little dim then take a trip to this family fun market.
The Eaglehawk Market features great second hand outdoor stalls and brand new product stalls indoors.
Your children are also entertained by a range of free activities including a jumping castle and an activity table.
For the parents, there are food and coffee vans and craft items.
All enquiries and bookings through Facebook @EaglehawkMarket.
Where: Cnr Pegleg and Kirkwood Rds, Eaglehawk
When: 9am-1pm, Saturday
Doll Display
For doll collectors or those with an interesting family heirloom, the Dingee Doll Display will be a fun, rare event to tell a dolls story.
The afternoon includes a C.W.A trading table, raffle, tea, coffee, scones.
The event also features a once only display of handmade dolls by award winning Barham artist, Lola Chalmers.
For more information phone Julie Hall 5436 8474.
Where: Dingee Memorial Hall, Mack St, Dingee
When: 2pm-7pm, Saturday
Dancing Fever
You could dance, you could jive and you could have the time of your life.
The Spring Gully Hall Committee is hosting another wonderful dance.
The evening will feature great music by Rita and Bob and a delicious home cooked supper.
For those feeling lucky, there's also a raffle with prizes for anyone to enjoy.
Tickets are $9 and all are welcome.
Where: Spring Gully Hall, Spring Gully Rd, Bendigo
When: From 8pm, Saturday
Spare a coin or two for our community
If ‘Trash 2 Treasure’ markets are your thing, pop this fundraising event in your diary.
Coins for our Community is hosting Saturday’s event in the Tweed Sutherland First National carpark at 52 Mitchell Street, Bendigo from 10am – 1pm.
Keep an eye out for pre-loved clothing and bric-a-brac items.
All money will be donated to the family of Edward Boyer, a six-year-old Maiden Gully boy with a rare genetic condition.
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