While some events are coming back within our region, there might still be cancellations and time changes due to COVID-19 and health restrictions.
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Click here to read about Bendigo's COVID-19 updates.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
LGBT+ FIRST NATIONS YOUTH GROUP
Strong Brother Strong Sister is proud to announce its first online LGBT+ First Nations group.
The group is a safe space for LGBT+ identifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 13-25.
The groups will meet every Wednesday on Zoom.
There will be various workshops to attend such as cooking classes, mental health and wellbeing, guest interviews, movie nights and much more.
For more information, click here.
Where: Online event via Zoom. Click here for more information and tickets.
When: Every Wednesday, July 8 to September 16, from 4pm to 6pm.
VETERANS FITNESS
Hosted by Bendigo District RSL veterans support, it's time to get active after the lockdown period.
Bendigo District RSL and CrossFit By Design Bendigo are helping veterans by hosting a four-week group fitness program.
Meet other veterans in classes that will work on controlling bodyweight through functional movement.
All exercises will be at a relative intensity.
Spaces are limited so register now for this free program. This is open to veterans, immediate families and first responders.
Contact Bendigo RSL on 5442 2950.
Where: Bendigo District RSL veterans support, 73-75 Havilah Road, Bendigo.
Where: Saturday, July 4, from 7.30am.
BABY-TODDLER SLEEP WORKSHOP
Sleep is the number one reported issue with children aged up to five years.
This workshop will help you learn about music therapy and how it can affect your child.
Find out about nightmares, separation anxiety and waking.
This workshop will run for two hours with an expert and other locals.
To book, see Baby Sleep on www.eventbrite.com.au
Further questions, phone 0400 695 799 or email deb@nighnigh.com.au
Where: Central Victorian Obstetrics/Gynaecology Services, 11 Grattan Street, Bendigo.
When: Saturdays, July 25, August 22, 12.30pm to 2pm.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
DECORATING WORKSHOP
Head along to Bendigo Pottery and create your own little masterpiece these school holidays.
For $25, you can learn how to paint a plate, mug or bowl and fire it up for every day use.
Workshops run weekdays during the school holidays with sessions at 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm.
Bookings are essential, phone 5448 4404.
Where: Bendigo Pottery, 146 Midland Highway, Epsom
When: Weekdays in school holidays, until Friday, July 10.
EXHIBITIONS AND PERFORMANCES
AG ART 2000-2020
The Elmore Field Days Ag Art competition has been challenging central Victorian designers during the past 20 years with the aim of creating a garment from materials found on farms.
These everyday farming items are transformed into wearable outfits that are showcased and modelled on a catwalk at the Elmore Field Days.
The garments include materials such as wrap, chicken wire, hay bands, tractor tubing and much more.
2019 was the last year the competition would run.
This exhibition celebrates the winners, highlights and creations from the Elmore Field Days AgArt competitions.
For more information, phone 1800 813 153 or email: tourism@bendigo.vic.gov.au
Where: Click here to see the exhibition online.
ROSS TAYLOR: FIELD NOTES
Field notes presents a new body of work by central Victorian artist Ross Taylor.
Ross Taylor is a Kyneton based artist who relocated to Australia from the UK in 2009.
This exhibition explores the landscape, history, people and architecture of central Victoria and how it has shaped through time.
For further information, click here or phone the gallery on 5434 6088.
Where: Bendigo Art Gallery, 42 View Street, Bendigo.
When: Until Sunday, October 18, 10am to 5pm.
PLAY AT HOME - PETE GAVIN
The Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival proudly presents Peter Gavin.
Pete's performance video will be shared as part of Play at Home.
Enjoy some local music from the comfort on your own home.
Where: Online event, via Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival.
When: Friday, July 10, from 7pm to 7.30pm.
MANY STORY TREEHOUSE EXHIBITION
The Many Story Treehouse Exhibition celebrates Terry Denton's illustrations for the Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths.
This exhibition showcases original illustrations and sketches, and the development of ideas, characters and stories for the Treehouse series.
This free exhibition does require booking. Please phone 5461 6600 or click here to book.
Entry at the door during school holidays is not guaranteed.
Where: Central Goldfields Art Gallery, 3 Neill Street, Maryborough.
When: Saturday, July 4 to Sunday, August 16, 10am to 4pm.
LET THERE BE MORE LIGHT
Let there be more light by Mary Edquist explores the themes of movement and space.
The exhibition showcases Edquist's inspiration of the shapes of nature - water, trees and more.
The art reflects her memory of places she has seen or visited and these are reinvented in her paper, paint and board artworks.
Mary will be at the gallery on weekends between noon and 4pm.
Caspa will be open reduced hours. Patrons are restricted to 15 participants with 15 minutes each.
Social distancing of 1.5 metres is required.
Where: CASPA, Hargraves Street, Castlemaine.
When: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 6-8, from noon to 4pm.
FINE ART STUDIO
Possum Gully Fine Art Studio has reopened after the COVID-19 break.
The gallery features garden art with all pieces individually designed and crafted; drawings and paintings - all by central Victorian artists.
Please book: 5461 1775 or patricia@possumgullyfinearts.com.au
Where: Possum Gully Fine Art Studio, 428 Possum Gully Road, Adelaide Lead.
When: Open weekends and public holidays by appointment.
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