1 | Page What’s On OCTOBER 2019 27 September, Friday - 5 October, Saturday COUNTRY ON THE DARLING Wentworth Wharf, Wharf Street, Wentworth Approx 11am to 2.40pm Bring a chair sit, relax and listen to the country music artists, hosted by the Country Music Festival on the lovely lawns at the Historic Port of Wentworth. Programs available at the Wentworth Visitor Information Centre. www.milduracountrymusic.com.au 03 5027 5080 5 October, Saturday FLYING DOCTOR ROWATHON on the Murray and Darling Rivers Crews will start rowing from upstream of Mildura at 7.30am and finish between 4.00 and 6.00pm at Wentworth District Rowing Club (WDRC). The Flying Doctor Rowathon is a marathon rowing event held on the Darling and Murray Rivers from Wentworth District Rowing Club (WDRC) and it raises funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and their Mental Health in Remote Communities Program. This year, crews will row from a private property approximately 20km upstream from Mildura down to and through lock 11 to Apex Park, Mildura, for morning tea then and row down the Murray to Coomealla Golf Club where they will have lunch and perhaps make further crew changes, then row down to Wentworth to finish at WDRC. www.flyingdoctorrowathon.com.au 0412 256 344 5 October, Saturday POONCARIE CUP $16,000 Pooncarie Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Pooncarie Gates open 11am - 5.30pm Mildura Toyota proudly supporting the Sunraysia and & Mallee Region and 2019 Annual Race Day of the Pooncarie Cup. Airstrip, Sky Channel, Full on Course Tote & Bookmakers. Get dressed up for Fashions on the Field. Many categories for all ages from best dressed Tiny Tot to Best Track Hat/Fascinator. Hot and cold food is available, and cold drinks as well as Bar facilities. Jumping Castle for the children. A great social day out for families. No Glass and No BYO allowed into the race meeting. Enjoy a family day out at an Outback Race Meet. In the evening enjoy the live entertainment after the races at the Pooncarie Hotel. 0418 505 507 6 October, Sunday DINOMANIA - The Dinosaurs are coming! Coomealla Club Auditorium, Matong Street, Dareton 11am & 2.30pm DINOMANIA is a highly interactive dinosaur adventure with a quirky cast, a cheeky Raptor named Razor and a T Rex named Toby that carves up the dance floor with his dino-mite dance moves. At this ‘family show spectacular’ let your imagination run wild as you embark on an awe inspiring, exhilarating and gripping journey back through time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Come face to face with five of your favourite dinosaurs at ‘DINOMANIA’. Two (2) BIG Shows. An interactive family show that is "Out of this World". Tickets Members Adults $17, Children $12. Non-members Adults $20, Children $14. Book your tickets at Club Reception or call 03 027 4505 www.coomeallaclub.com.au
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What’s On OCTOBER 2019
27 September, Friday - 5 October, Saturday COUNTRY ON THE DARLING Wentworth Wharf, Wharf Street, Wentworth Approx 11am to 2.40pm Bring a chair sit, relax and listen to the country music artists, hosted by the Country Music Festival on the lovely lawns at the Historic Port of Wentworth. Programs available at the Wentworth Visitor Information Centre. www.milduracountrymusic.com.au 03 5027 5080
5 October, Saturday FLYING DOCTOR ROWATHON on the Murray and Darling Rivers Crews will start rowing from upstream of Mildura at 7.30am and finish between 4.00 and 6.00pm at Wentworth District Rowing Club (WDRC). The Flying Doctor Rowathon is a marathon rowing event held on the Darling and Murray Rivers from Wentworth District Rowing Club (WDRC) and it raises funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and their Mental Health in Remote Communities Program. This year, crews will row from a private property approximately 20km upstream from Mildura down to and through lock 11 to Apex Park, Mildura, for morning tea then and row down the Murray to Coomealla Golf Club where they will have lunch and perhaps make further crew changes, then row down to Wentworth to finish at WDRC. www.flyingdoctorrowathon.com.au 0412 256 344
5 October, Saturday POONCARIE CUP $16,000 Pooncarie Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Pooncarie Gates open 11am - 5.30pm Mildura Toyota proudly supporting the Sunraysia and & Mallee Region and 2019 Annual Race Day of the Pooncarie Cup. Airstrip, Sky Channel, Full on Course Tote & Bookmakers. Get dressed up for Fashions on the Field. Many categories for all ages from best dressed Tiny Tot to Best Track Hat/Fascinator. Hot and cold food is available, and cold drinks as well as Bar facilities. Jumping Castle for the children. A great social day out for families. No Glass and No BYO allowed into the race meeting. Enjoy a family day out at an Outback Race Meet. In the evening enjoy the live entertainment after the races at the Pooncarie Hotel. 0418 505 507
6 October, Sunday DINOMANIA - The Dinosaurs are coming! Coomealla Club Auditorium, Matong Street, Dareton 11am & 2.30pm DINOMANIA is a highly interactive dinosaur adventure with a quirky cast, a cheeky Raptor named Razor and a T Rex named Toby that carves up the dance floor with his dino-mite dance moves. At this ‘family show spectacular’ let your imagination run wild as you embark on an awe inspiring, exhilarating and gripping journey back through time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Come face to face with five of your favourite dinosaurs at ‘DINOMANIA’. Two (2) BIG Shows. An interactive family show that is "Out of this World". Tickets Members Adults $17, Children $12. Non-members Adults $20, Children $14. Book your tickets at Club Reception or call 03 027 4505
9 October, Wednesday ST MARTINS ANGLICAN GUILD DARETON CENT SALE Senior Citizens Rooms, Millie Street, Dareton 2pm Invitation to one and all to an afternoon of fun and prizes. Lucky numbers $1.00 per card. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea. Trading table available. $5 Admission. All Welcome. 0438 464 608
12 October, Saturday FORT COURAGE FISHING COMPETITION Fort Courage Caravan Park, Via Old Renmark Road, Wentworth Starts any time before 9am and finishes at 4pm The Wentworth Angling Club is running their monthly fishing competition. Seniors and Juniors sections. Prizes. Fishing registrations are taken at the Fort Courage office and the cost is $12 for members & $14 for non-members. The price includes a two course meal on the Saturday night with meat trays and raffles to be won. Camping is available. 03 5027 3097
18 October, Friday to 20 October, Sunday
MURRAY DARLING DREAMTIME WEAVERS - CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL - BAAKA WEAVING RIVERBOAT CRUISE Wentworth Wharf, Wharf Street, Wentworth Boarding Friday afternoon. Departing 8am Saturday This experience will give an insight into the Cultural history and spiritual connections to the "Water" as Traditional Water Weavers. Gathering of Native Plants, Contemporary fibres, feathers and ceremonies will bring a weekend of Connections to women's means of cutural and spiritual enlightenment. Weaving is a mediative and calming practice that connects one spiritually and culturally to century old stories, song and dance lines. Through these lines and practices we are able to connect to "Our Practices" that sustain our life force. Listen to the stories of the devastation of our 2 great rivers, as you contemplate upon the waters' and soil of the Murray and Darling. 0409 041 758
19 October, Saturday SH@T BOX RALLY Shitbox Rally is not a race, rather a challenge to achieve the unthinkable… To drive cars worth just $1,000 across Australia via some of its most formidable roads, all in the name of charity.
Travelling from Melbourne to Townsville via Birdsville and arriving in Wentworth from approximately 4pm to 6pm and leaving the next morning at approximately 9am. www.shitboxrally.com.au/the-event/
19 October, Saturday Legendary Melbourne Entertainer ISSI DYE presents MICHAEL BUBLE Tribute Coomealla Sporting Club Lounge Bar, Matong Street, Dareton 7.30pm - 11.30pm FREE entertainment in the lounge bar also featuring Garry Johns. All the hits: Home, Feeling Good, Everything, Fever, Sway & more………… 03 5027 4505
PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST & PICTURESQUE GOLF CLUB WALK Coomealla Golf Club, Kookaburra Drive, Dareton 9am $10 per person. Includes a 30-40 minute guided morning walk and BBQ Breakfast will all profits going towards National Breast Cancer Foundation. Bookings essential. Payment required upon booking. Dogs on leads welcome. Wear something pink preferred. Book at Club Reception or call 03 5027 4505
20 October, Sunday HOMESHOW EXPO Community & Council Midway Centre, Midway Drive, Buronga 10am - 3pm No cost for site FREE to attend Open to tradies, builders etc, the home handyman and renovators. Food available. 03 5027 5027
20 October, Sunday
MURRAY HOUSE FUNDRAISING GOLF DAY Wentworth Golf Club, Beverley Street, Wentworth 11am Shotgun Start Swing your golf clubs at the Wentworth Golf Course to enjoy a day in the sun on the fairways and greens, whilst strolling amongst the magnificent gum trees and fresh air. Please come and support to raise funds for Murray House Aged Care Hostel. Ambrose in 4's. All golf abilities welcome. 1st Prize $200, 2nd Prize $100. Fun prizes and raffle throughout the day. Ring Murray House to register a team. 03 5027 3384
25 October, Friday WENTWORTH CREATIVE STUDIO - SUE MCCUTCHEON VISUAL ARTIST OPENING NIGHT Shop 1/42 Darling Street, Wentworth 7pm Light refreshments with nibbles will be served. Art to Celebrate the Joy of Life. www.suemccutcheon.vpweb.com.au or www.facebook.com/Sue-McCutcheon-Artist-368636063312201/ 0487 021 344
26 October, Saturday MURRAY DARLING JUNCTION FISHING CLUB INC. Wentworth Caravan Park, Darling Street, Wentworth 8am - 4pm Murray Darling Junction Fishing Club Inc. monthly fishing competition. Register at the caravan park camp kitchen from 8am-11am. Grab a bacon & egg roll and pay your $5 registration fee before you head out fishing. $2 for children or free to child members. Weigh ins from 2pm, Competition will end at 3pm with presentation at 3.30pm. We now offer catch & release. You will get a card that you will need to show in the photo with the fish on your brag mat if you wish to release it. Text pictures to the number below with your name. If you want to get on the water at sunrise then MSG Shannon for account details to deposit your entry fee before the day. Meat trays raffled off from 3.30pm with sausage sizzle $2.50each. Special Mystery Length = $200 Cash!!. Open to all ages. See you all there. For more information please contact Shannon Heywood. 0400 200 959
26 October, Saturday ROSE FESTIVAL DAY & BIG BREKKIE Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, 1183 River Road, Mourquong 8.30am - 12noon A day to celebrate roses in our Gardens. Events on the day include our big breakfast and markets with Devonshire teas served mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Tractor-train tours will run 10am and 11am, stopping at the Rose Garden.
03 5023 3612 www.aibg.org.au
26 October, Saturday MILDURA DISTRICT ORCHESTRA Wentworth Town Hall, Adelaide Street, Wentworth 2pm Wentworth Arts presents a great afternoon of musical entertainment including a repertoire of Tchaikovsky in the historic Wentworth Town Hall. Tickets at the Door for $10. Children under 14 years for FREE. 03 5027 5080
MAJOR Up Coming Events for the Year
Take the opportunity to have your event listed for FREE! The “What’s On” is distributed to over 300 email addresses, other Visitor Information Centres, Media Contacts and a group of Community Members. Contact us and we will assist you to promote your up and coming event.
MURRAY DARLING 110 - TED HURLEY MEMORIAL SKI RACE CLASSIC 2 November, Saturday & 3 November, Sunday Wentworth Wharf, WENTWORTH WENTWORTH CUP RACES 5 November, Tuesday Wentworth Showgrounds, WENTWORTH BURONGA PUBLIC SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL 16 November, Saturday Buronga Public School, 1 Chapman Street, BURONGA
Wentworth Visitor Information Centre
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 9am-1pm
Closed ANZAC Day, Good Friday & Christmas Day
For Information phone 03 5027 5080
Weekly Events
Magenta Artists - AUSTRALIAN INLAND BOTANIC GARDENS Wednesdays - 10am - 3pm Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, River Road, Mourquong Magenta Artists has several artists associated with it, varying from established artists who help by contributing with the fruits of their
experience and wisdom to those who are just starting. All mediums. Come and enjoy. 03 5023 2700 TRACTOR TRAIN TOURS Saturdays - 11am Australian Inland Botanic Gardens, River Road, Mourquong
Take a Train Tour and be amazed at the array of Australian flora, formal rose garden and exotic plants on display.
ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT Fridays – 6.30pm CROWN HOTEL, Darling Street, Wentworth We have a range of solo and duo artists from Wentworth/Mildura and surrounds for live music. Raffles & happy hour. 03 5027 3061
COOMEALLA MEMORIAL SPORTING CLUB - Locals & Visitors welcome Matong St, Dareton
SATURDAY NIGHT MUSIC 7.30pm - 11.30pm Saturday Night music entertainment by various artists. 03 5027 4505
THURSDAY NIGHT YOGA 6.30pm - 7.30pm Relax with Yoga in the Auditorium. Mats provided. $10/session. Payable at the Club Reception. 03 5027 4505
THE WENTWORTH MAKERS OPEN DAYS Sundays, 10am - 2pm The Makers Hall, Cnr Cadell & Alice Streets, Wentworth (Old Guide Hall). Open Days are a great time to see the extent of local talent within the Makers with exhibits across a range of media, it is also a good time to meet Makers, see them at work and discuss their art forms and techniques Glenis 0427 056 678
Social Bowls Wednesdays 1pm. Names on notice board at clubrooms by 12.30pm. $6.
Social Golf Thursdays 10.30am. Just turn up. $15 non-members, $10 members. Sundays Competetion (on alternative Sundays).10.30am. Just turn up. $15 non-members, $10 members. Next date 4 August 2019.
Social Mixed Tennis Thursdays 9am. Just turn up. $3. 0427 334 291
All Stars Martial Arts Karate Fitness Class Mondays, 4.30pm-5pm - Pee Wee Class (4-6yo), Mondays, 5.45pm-6.45pm 5pm-5.45pm - Kids Class (7-16yo), Wednesdays, 5.30pm-6.30pm Adults 16yo + taking bookings Adults 16yo + 0400 730 692 0400 730 692
TAI CHI CLASSES Uniting Church Hall, Short Street, Wentworth Mondays, 5.45pm-6.30pm Wentworth Library, Murray Street, Wentworth Wednesdays, 12.30pm & 1pm
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Monthly Events
FORT COURAGE FISHING COMPETITION 2nd Saturday - Daylight to 4pm Fort Courage Caravan Park, Old Renmark Rd, Wentworth Family fishing day. Excellent prizes can be won and there is a yearly trophy donated for the biggest fish. Visitors Welcome. 03 5027 3097
MURRAY DARLING JUNCTION FISHING CLUB INC. Last Saturday of each month - 8am to 4pm Willowbend Caravan Park, Darling Street, Wentworth For a great family fun day, come on down and join in. 0400 200 959
MACHINE KNITTING 2nd Tuesday, 10am to 3pm Wentworth Visitor Information Centre, 66 Darling Street, Wentworth Locals & Visitors welcome 03 5027 5080
WENTWORTH SENIORS 3rd Tuesday, 1.30pm to 5pm Wentworth Visitor Information Centre, 66 Darling Street, Wentworth Locals & Visitors welcome 03 5027 5080
