Please note: While there are many events on in our region, cancellations, venue and time changes due to COVID-19 might occur.
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We will continue to keep the community informed of events while they are still operating.
Please contact your council or the Department of Health and Human Services for any further information required.
ACTIVE EVENTS
BOWLING NIGHT
Enjoy an evening out with your family at this bowling event, hosted by the Bendigo District RSL Veterans Support and RSL Victoria.
This family-friendly, fun event is free for all current and ex-serving veterans and dependents.
To register, phone 5443 4013 or email: healthwellbeing@bendigorsl.com.au
Where: Bendigo Bowling Centre, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo.
When: Friday, December 11, from 5.30pm.
SOCIAL TENNIS
Learn a new skill or get back into the sport at this social tennis event.
The Eaglehawk Tennis Club is inviting community members to come and join in for social sessions at $2 ball fee per person, per hit.
The social memberships are free.
Please register before attending due to COVID-19 regulations. Click here for more information.
Where: Eaglehawk Tennis Club, Crowther Street, Eaglehawk.
When: Sunday, December 6, from 2pm.
CROQUET CLUB
The Golden Square Croquet Club is a small club looking for new members to join in with the sport.
Croquet is a social game played with a heavy mallet and balls.
It can be competitive but is fun and a good way for older people to keep active.
The first six lessons are free to attend, with the group meeting Mondays and Fridays.
Please wear flat-soled shoes.
For more information, phone Don on 5449 6332 or Jenny on 0438 713 190.
Where: Wade Street, Golden Square.
When: Mondays and Fridays, from 9.30am.
MARKETS
HANDMADE MARKET
Celebrate everything handmade at this local community market.
The Handmade Market in Kangaroo Flat has a large variety of stalls with something to suit every member of your family.
Located opposite APCO, there is plenty of parking available and room for everyone to browse and shop around.
Where: Rotary Gateway Park, Kangaroo Flat.
When: Saturday, December 5, from 9am.
FARMERS MARKET
Catch up with the local Castlemaine community and support local at this farmers market.
This market has the freshest fruit, vegetables, meats, cheeses, jams, preserves, wines, beers, plants and much more.
The market operates weekly for local producers on Wednesdays and the main market is on once a month.
COVID-19 measures are in place. For further information, click here.
Where: Western Reserve, Castlemaine.
When: Sunday, December 6, 9am to 1pm.
OTHER EVENTS
TRIVIA NIGHT
Test your knowledge on pop culture, music, sports, politics and much more at this fun, family-friendly trivia event.
Hosted by the Mount Alexander Shire Council Youth, this event will challenge all ages, with the winner taking home a $100 gift card.
This event is online and a PC or laptop as well as a mobile device is needed to play. To register, please click here.
For more information on the Mount Alexander Shire Youth Team, email: youth@mountalexander.vic.gov.au or phone 0429 421 214.
Where: Online event via Zoom and Kahoot.
When: Saturday, December 5, 5pm to 6.30pm.
CLIMATE WISE YOUTH
Join in for an online conversation about the climate change movement.
This conversation with be hosted by a group of young panelists involved in various movements and community groups throughout the local region.
Topics covered will be striking, conservation, Aboriginal insights, recycling and much more.
Bookings are required, click here to book.
Where: Online event - via Zoom.
When: Thursday, December 10, from 7pm.
ZINDA POP UP
Join in for a celebration of all things multicultural with the Zinda Pop Up Festival.
This pop-up event is one of three happening over the first three weeks of December.
There will be live music, basket weaving, art demonstrations and much more.
COVID-19 restrictions in place.
Where: Cultural Exchange Building (old Beehive), Pall Mall, Bendigo.
When: Friday, December 11 and 18, from 11am.
EXHIBITIONS
PIINPI: CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS FASHION
Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion is an exhibition showcasing garments and textiles by First Nations artists from all across Australia.
This exhibition celebrates Indigenous art, history and culture through fashion.
This exhibition will feature art fashion by Grace Lillian-Lee, Babbarra Women's Centre, Marree Clarke, Hopevale Arts and Cultural centre and many more.
Free exhibition but due to COVID-19, bookings are a must. Click here to book.
For more information, email: bendigoartgallery@bendigo.vic.gov.au or phone: 03 5434 6088.
Where: Bendigo Art Gallery, View Street, Bendigo.
When: Until Sunday, January 17, 10am to 5pm.
TABLE MATTERS
Ceramists Sharon Alpren, Cassie Hansen and Emma Jimson have come together to showcase their exhibition Table Matters.
This exhibition celebrates the art of dining and features a floral installation from Libertine Florists.
For further information, click here.
Where: Living Arts Space, Pall Mall, Bendigo.
When: Until January 31, 9am to 4pm.
COMMUNITY EXHIBITION
This annual exhibition celebrates the diverse talent of the Central Goldfields community.
The Central Goldfields Shire and Avoca residents are welcome to submit entries for this exhibition.
Primary and secondary students can also enter our craft competition. Prizes have been sponsored by Maryborough Craft Shop Inc.
All visitors are encouraged to vote in the People's Choice Award.
For further details please click here.
Where: Central Goldfields Art Gallery, Neill Street, Maryborough.
When: Until Sunday, December 20, 10am to 4pm.
CREATE SPACE
Create Space is a time for people to meet up, bring along a project to work on (sewing, drawing, sculpting, etc) and just be together in a safe, supportive environment.
This free program will be facilitated by qualified and experienced Art Therapist, Marcela Olea, to help assist the group in its formation.
There will be a large box of equipment and materials for people to use in their projects. Contributions to the box are welcome.
Places are limited to just eight people.
You will need to bring your own project.
Free event. Click here to book
Where: Castlemaine Community House, 30 Templeton Street, Castlemaine.
When: Tuesday's, until December 15, 1pm to 3pm.
If you have an event you would like included in our What's On, please contact us on one of the below:
- Email us at: addynews@bendigoadvertiser.com.au
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