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COMMUNITY EVENTS
LUNCH AND CHAT
Enjoy a meal and a chat this week ahead.
This social event is for those aged 55 and over, and will run every week on Tuesdays. This social meet has no joining fees.
Parking is available at the venue.
For further information, phone 0452 480 438.
Where: Golden Vine Hotel, Corner of that place, Bendigo.
When: Every Tuesday, from noon.
HISTORY AND ZOOM
The Bendigo Family History Group's March general meeting will be held this weekend with guest speaker, Gary Fitzgerald.
Gary will speak on the topic of Zoom, so if you're not sure what it is and need some help learning about it, this event is for you.
This presentation will show a live demonstration on what Zoom is and the best way to use it.
Zoom is a great for communicating, especially for those who would be disadvantaged by travelling long distances for meets.
Where: Activity Room 1, Bendigo Library, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo.
When: Saturday, March 20, 2pm.
PLAY IN THE GARDEN DAY
To help celebrate National Playgroup Week, the Garden for the Future is hosting a COVID-safe event.
This day out will feature lots of fun, free activities for children to enjoy.
There will be an animal farm, crafts, storytime, music, dancing and much more.
There will also be a barbecue lunch and drinks available at a small cost.
Families need to book ahead by clicking here or emailing: tourism@bendigo.vic.gov.au
Where: Garden For the Future, Bendigo Botanic Gardens, White Hills.
When: Wednesday, March 24, from 10am.
ACTIVE COMMUNITY NIGHT
Enjoy an evening out at this Dunolly Active Community Night.
This event welcomes people of all ages and abilities to take part in basketball, tennis, various exercise classes and much more.
There will also be food trucks and pop-up stalls.
Where: Gordan Gardens, Market Street, Dunolly.
When: Friday, March 26, 5pm to 8pm.
WORLD GAMES DAY
The City of Greater Bendigo's Intercultural Ambassadors are proud to present some of the best loved games from all around the world.
Join in for a day of family fun.
Register here, bookings are required.
Online options for COVID-19 safety are being developed.
Where: Bendigo Library, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo.
When: Saturday, March 20, 10am to 1pm.
TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE
Are you Trans or Gender Diverse living in the Central Victoria region? Would you like to meet other TGD community members?
This event meets monthly in the Kyneton and Castlemaine regions to help TGD community connect.
For further information, click here, phone Chirp 5479 1000 or email: SClow@cdch.com.au
Where: Event alternates between Kyneton and Castlemaine.
When: Monthly, phone or email for more information.
DANCING FUN
The Spring Gully Dance committee is hosting two evenings of community fun with these dance events.
Saturday evenings will include upbeat CD music, a supper of tea and coffee with individually wrapped biscuits (BYO if you want).
$7 admission.
Monday evenings will feature CD music and admission from $4.
For further information phone Keith on 5444 2953.
Where: Spring Gully Hall, Spring Gully Road, Bendigo.
When: Saturday, March 20, 7.30pm - 11pm and Monday, March 22, 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
GROW GROUPS
Are you depressed, anxious, isolated, suffering grief or loss or know someone who is?
Grow groups meet weekly to offer peer support and use a proven educational program for mental wellbeing.
To express interest in a group opening in Bendigo and Castlemaine, call Lindy on 0448 052 769.
Click here for current groups.
Where and when: Link above or enquire for further details.
FESTIVALS AND FAIRS
FRINGE FESTIVAL
The Castlemaine Fringe Festival is hosting a massive program of free events over three weeks.
The festival will feature various dance, music, performances, treasure maps, art exhibitions, street parties, picnics in the park and so much more.
For further information, click here or email: castlemainefringefestival@gmail.com
Where: Various locations within Castlemaine.
When: Friday, March 19 - Sunday, April 4.
CASTLEMAINE STATE FESTIVAL
Get your family together for a trip to Castlemaine for their State Festival.
This event returns to the region with various visual arts, performances, music, workshops, outdoor activities and much more.
People of all ages will be entertained with events by One Sky Many Stories featuring Indigenous storytelling; Hear Here pop up radio station; INSIDE OUT Castlemaine; and more.
Music will include genres from classical through to contemporary with artists such as, Cathy-Di Zhang, Josh Teskey and Ash Grunwald, Jess Hitchcock, Lior, Allara, The Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra and others.
Topics will be discussed through various programs and performers will showcase their works in theatre.
For the full program, locations and all information, click here.
Queries to email: information@castlemainefestival.com.au
Where: Various locations in Castlemaine.
When: Until Sunday, April 4, various times.
BENDIGO PRIDE
Join in with like-minded locals and celebrate pride in Bendigo.
With something for everyone, this festival will promote diversity and inclusion within the LGBTQI+ and allies communities.
There will be various events with performances, mine tours, panel discussions, Faith and Pride: Religion and Homosexuality and much, much more.
Further information and to book events, click here.
Where: Bendigo region.
When: Until Sunday, March 28.
PLAN AHEAD
OPEN GARDEN SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
Back open for another year of showcasing sculptures is the Mica Grange Open Garden Sculpture Exhibition.
This exhibition will be running until April 25 and will feature sculptors from Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.
There will be morning and afternoon teas, light lunches, garden art, plants and preserves for sale.
Group bookings are available throughout the week.
Entry is $7. For further information, click here.
Where: 373 Faraday Sutton Grange Road, Sutton Grange, 3448
When: Open each weekend March 27 - April 25, 10am to 4pm. Open Easter Saturday - Monday,
EGGS-PLORE BENDIGO
Celebrate Easter in Bendigo this year with "Eggs-plore Bendigo".
This COVID-safe Easter festival will host a wide range of family friendly activities and include lots of entertainment.
There will be a limit to how many can attend each event, so please book ahead.
Click here for all information.
Where: Bendigo.
When: Friday, April 2 to Monday, April 5.
BENDIGO WINEMAKERS FESTIVAL
Celebrate Bendigo's great wine and food at this returning festival.
The Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival will bring local wines, regional food and live music to the region in April.
Tickets are $60 Saturday and $55 for Sunday, under 18's have free entry.
For further information, click here.
Where: Rosalind Park, Bendigo.
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18.
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