Another Big Winner at Raiders Bingo
Another Raiders Bingo player had a big win of $55,000 recently, just 6 weeks after a player also won $50,000 on a Bingolink game. A total of $105, 000 has now been won at Raiders Bingo Centre over the past months on Bingolink games. The recent winner, a 24 year old woman who wishes to remain anonymous, was understandably excited with the win. Never in her wildest dreams did she think she would win such a large amount of money playing bingo.
The Bingolink major winner is getting married next year and the money will be put to good use.
For your chance at having your dreams come true; Raiders Bingo Centre has bingo 7 days a week with two sessions daily.
Bingolink games are played twice a week.
P 03 5248 8777
54 Fellmongers Rd Breakwater

Single Mingle
Single Mingle is a great opportunity for people to network in an informal relaxed atmosphere, whether it be social, professional or romantic.
Many single people are really just looking for an outlet to meet new friends of both sexes and expand their social circles at a well managed event.
Call Sally for more information and register your interest for
upcoming events such as: • Cocktail Parties • Cabarets • Theme Nights eg; 70’s/80’s • Sunday Arvo sessions • Trivia Nights.
Become a member of Single Mingle and receive discounts on event prices, first drink free at events, monthly newsletters (which include events statewide, dating tips, freebies featured “single of the month” and priority at events with limited spaces. Only $50 per year.
Check out the website for details.
info@singlemingle.net.au
www.singlemingle.net.au

Until Sunday 30 November
Dinosaurs Now Hatching at the Museum!
National Wool Museum Geelong
Now showing at the National Wool Museum
is without doubt the largest dinosaur exhibition ever to have visited Geelong. Titled Hatching the Past, this blockbuster show provides a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs.
Visitors can touch actual dinosaur bones and reconstructed nests, dig for dinosaur eggs and experience hands-on fun and learning. This amazing exhibition features around 150 dinosaur egg casts, 15 complete articulated dinosaur cast skeletons as well as some life-sized dinosaur models.
A specially designed kids activity trail invites children to become ‘dinosaur detectives’ as they explore key questions throughout the exhibition. For our youngest visitors there is also a dinosaur dig sandpit, dinosaur dress-ups, puzzles and a dino library.
There’s even some live hatching going on with our baby chicken display!
Entry to the exhibition is just $7.30 for adults, $5.90 for concessions, $3.65 for children and students and $20 for families (2 adults and up to 4 children). Entry price includes admission to the entire Museum and is valid all day, so visitors are welcome to come and go throughout the day. Plenty of parking is available along the waterfront and at Cunningham Pier.
Hatching the Past: Dinosaur Eggs & Babies is a travelling exhibition produced by StoneCompany.com in association with Gondwana Studios.
For more information:
P 03 5272 4701
National Wool Museum
nwminfo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
www.nwm.vic.gov.au
26 Moorabool Street Geelong

8 & 9 November
30thAnnual Werribee Craft Festival
A showcase for traditional and new handcrafts featuring Picco the Clown with animal balloons for the kids, over 100 stallholdersoffering quality and innovative crafts including glassware, cottage crafts, teddies, porcelain dolls, baby & children’s wear, plants, Christmas gifts etc.
All indoors. 9am to 5pm.
P 0407 415 593
Werribee Leisure & Events Centre (Mel Ref 206-D3)
Derrimut Rd Hoppers Crossing

The Enterprize
Set sail on the tall ship Enterprize and enjoy an hour journey on Corio Bay. You can also sail from Geelong to Williamstown and back aboard this 19th Century vessel. Arrange a group charter and share a picnic (bookings essential).
See advertisement for sailing dates and times.
P 03 9397 3477
www.enterprize.com.au
Leaves Steampacket Jetty Geelong Waterfront

Cooking Confidently
Authentic Italian Cooking Classes
Learn the art of making home made pasta, herb fettuccine and lasagna using fresh pasta sheets, make your own delicious meat filled ravioli, bolognaise sauce, napoli and béchamel sauces and risotto. Antipasti, tiramisu, seasonal cooking, biscotti and Christmas cookery.
Each 3 hour class will be a demonstration followed by students preparing their own dish, then sitting down to enjoy it with their BYO wine, $40 for each class.
Classes strictly limited to 12 people, so book your place now. Classes are on Monday and Thursday evenings starting at 6.00pm. Some Saturday classes also starting at 10.00am.
Book now! Gift vouchers great for Christmas or Birthday presents.
For further information call Liz on:
P 0416 272 998
E lizpaulmoore@gmail.com

ArQ Studios and Gallery
This large exhibition space in a lovely old factory is owned and managed by artists Trevor Sault & Judy Stickland.
The gallery features contemporary local and regional art, craft, interesting modern design and regular one-day workshops by well-known artists.
October: An exhibition of large paintings by Melbourne born artist and architect, Ann Cameron. Ann's large energetic, abstract works are usually inspired by her love of poetry & her admiration of 20th century abstract painters like Kooning & Pollock.
Female barbershop quartet ‘Love That’. Don't miss this wonderful blend of voices & great songs! October 25th 8pm. Limited seats.
Gallery Hours: Thursday & Friday 11.30am-4.00pm, weekends & holidays 10.30am-5pm.
P 03 5259 1123 or AH 03 5257 1073
www.arqarts.com
40 Geelong Rd Portarlington

Palais Bingo Centre
The Palais has daily bingo sessions (except Sunday), with two sessions each day at 12.15pm and 7.15pm.
There are great prizes, big jackpots, lucky envelopes and daily raffles. The Palais Bingo Centre is centrally located in Geelong at the top of the Moorabool Street hill. Refreshments are available.
P 03 5223 1749
www.palaisbingo.com.au
297 Moorabool St Geelong

Sat 20 September - Sun 30 November
Hatching the Past – Dinosaur Eggs and Babies
Opening at the National Wool Museum on Saturday 20 September is without doubt the largest dinosaur exhibition ever to have visited Geelong. Titled Hatching the Past, this blockbuster show promises to be a major attraction for locals and tourists alike.
Hatching the Past is a captivating experience for people of all ages. Visitors can touch actual dinosaur bones and reconstructed nests, dig for dinosaur eggs and experience hands-on fun and learning. This amazing exhibition features around 150 dinosaur egg casts, 15 complete articulated dinosaur cast skeletons as well as some life sized dinosaur models.
The exhibition showcases an extraordinary collection of fossilized eggs from each of the major plant and meat eating dinosaur groups. Collected from all over the world, the fossils include a bowling ball-sized egg of a titanosaur from Argentina and the longest dinosaur eggs ever discovered - those of the oviraptor, a carnivorous, ostrich-like dinosaur discovered in Central China.
Featured in the exhibition is the nearly complete skeleton cast of a dinosaur embryo found by Hatching the Past creator Charlie Magovern. Nicknamed ‘Baby Louie’ after National Geographic photographer Louie Psihoyos, the discovery was made in 1993 when palaeontologists were cleaning a large block of eggs from China.
Hatching the Past: Dinosaur Eggs & Babies is a travelling exhibition produced by StoneCompany.com in association with Gondwana Studios.
Entry to the exhibition is just $7.30 for adults, $5.90 for concessions, $3.65
for children and students and $20 for families (2 adults and up to 4 children), and includes entry to all of the Museum’s galleries. For more information please contact the Museum on 5227 0701 or email nwminfo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
P 03 5227 0701
National Wool Museum
nwminfo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
www.nwm.vic.gov.au
26 Moorabool Street Geelong

Chez Georgie & Mr Ted
This stylish shop in Birregurra brings city style to the country
with the biggest range of Spencer and Rutherford bags south
of Melbourne. They also stock “Etiquette” bags by Mindy Mason,
the Saltbush Clothing range, Glouster, Kate Finn, Bush Babies
& Mamas & Papas range, body care and cards.
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm, its only 30 minutes
from Lorne up through the forest or 45 minutes from Geelong.
P 03 5236 2311
69 Main St Birregurra

4 November
Melbourne Cup Day
Central Geelong Sidewalk Sales
Central Geelong will be abuzz on Melbourne Cup Day with thousands of shoppers descending on the city for the annual Central Geelong Sidewalk Sales.
Over 100 Central Geelong businesses will trade on the street from 9am-5pm offering a huge range of genuine specials and discounts on fashion, homewares, services, electrical goods, food and more.
There’ll be plenty of roving entertainment from 10am-2pm.
The Park and Ride Service will also be extended on Melbourne Cup Day. The service is FREE and will operate from 7.30am-6.30pm between Upper Hearne Parade (Tail Light Alley) and Malop Street (outside Myer).
If you love a bargain and a great day out, be sure to grab a copy
of the Central Geelong Sidewalk Sales Form Guide.
P 03 5272 4769
www.centralgeelong.com.au

8 & 9 November
Geelong Bonsai Show
Meet and talk with experts and view over 100 Bonsai. Demonstrations run all day on this fascinating art.
Purchase bonsai, supplies, pots, tools and much more, all below cost. Club meets first Monday of the month and new members are welcome.
Open 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-4.30pm Sunday
P 03 5256 1490
Geelong Masonic Centre Regent Street Belmont

8 & 22 November
Avalon Raceway
Avalon Raceway is Geelong’s home of horsepower and the place for pace. Speedcars, V8Dirt Modifieds, Street Stocks, AMCA’s all have feature events at the place for Pace. Specialty events like Demo Derbies, Go Karts and Monster trucks make Avalon Raceway one of Victoria’s leading oval tracks.
Avalon Raceway is more than just a raceway, it’s a family experience for all ages.
P 03 5282 2352 Track or 03 5229 8778 Office
www.avalonraceway.com
210 Old Melbourne Road, Lara Raceway

ArQ Studios and Gallery
This large exhibition space in a lovely old factory is owned and managed by artists Trevor Sault & Judy Stickland.
The gallery features contemporary local and regional art, craft and interesting modern design. There are regular one-day workshops by well-known artists and monthly concerts.
November – Japanese Inspired works by local artists – Julian Cornish, Lauren Levison, Pip Williams, Deb Kavaliunas, Brian Houlihan Exhibition Opening Saturday Nov.8th at 7.00pm features a recital on the Koto (Japanese harp) by Miyama Yamatokita
Book early! Gallery Hours: Thursday & Friday 11.30am-4.00pm, weekends & holidays 10.30am-5pm. P 03 5259 1123 or AH 03 5257 1073
www.arqarts.com
40 Geelong Rd Portarlington

 

Cooking Confidently
Authentic Italian
Cooking ClassesLearn the art of making home made pasta, herb fettuccine and lasagna using fresh pasta sheets, make your own delicious meat filled ravioli, bolognaise sauce, napoli and béchamel sauces, risotto, antipasti, tiramisu, seasonal cooking, biscotti and Christmas cookery. Each 3 hour class will be a demonstration followed by students preparing their own dish, then sitting down to enjoy it
with their BYO wine, $40 for each class.
Classes strictly limited to 12 people, so book your place now.
Mon.10th – Chicken parmigiana, Thurs.13th – Antipasti,
Sat. 15th – Gnocchi, Mon. 17th – Biscotti (Part 1),
Thurs. 20th – Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna (vegetarian),
Mon. 24th – Tiramisu (Part 2), Thurs 27th – Chicken Parmigiana. Sat. 29th – Biscotti making plus Demo/tasting of tiramisu.
Book now! Gift vouchers great for Christmas or Birthday presents. For further information call Liz on:
P 0416 272 998E lizpaulmoore@gmail.com

Shearers Arms Visual Art Centre & Gallery
The Geelong Art Society is committed to encouraging a broad viewing audience to its gallery. The gallery includes the display of 3D art along with exhibitions and paintings. Exhibitions at Shearers Arms change every four to six weeks; with a section of the gallery reserved for temporary displays by invited guest artists from
the Geelong Region. See advertisement for details.
Open Monday to Saturday 11am to 5pm; Sunday 1pm to 4pm.
P 03 5223 1825
www.geelongartsociety.com.au
202 Aberdeen St Geelong West

 

21-29 November
Red Riding Hood
Directed by local theatre personality Ken Hemmens with the assistance of Hanette Neethling-Casey of Barwon Health, the production crew also includes Michelle McDowell (choreographer), John de Rosso (Vocal Director) and Marion Jeffery (Orchestra director).
The talented cast consists mostly of staff from different areas of Barwon Health and include Jo Dawes who is making her debut as Red Riding Hood opposite Trevor Robinson as the terribly shy Prince Florizel. Alison Graham joins us for the first time as Bo Peep who is always looking for her sheep and Dale Bradford as Poppet, the prince’s valet. We are happy to have Roger White as, Lupé the wolf; and Kane Oman as Dame Trott. The wicked Squire Falsehood is played by Richard Knight and his two dopey kids Hardy and Foolhardy are played by Liz Lester and Laura Jones. Tina Johnson, the Dowager Fairy Dutiful pits her talents against Demon Sheerspite played by Anthony Joordens. The two mischievous but loveable sheep Baa (Jo MacCarthy) and Baa-Baa (Yvonne Breed) get up to all sorts of funny business. A cast of enthusiastic and talented performers support them.
Show dates:
Friday Nov 21st – Evening 7.45pm
Saturday Nov 22nd – Matinee 1.00pm and Evening 5.30pm
Thursday Nov 27th – Evening 7.45pm
Friday Nov 28th – Evening 7.45pm
Saturday Nov 29th – Matinee 1.00pm and Evening 5.30pm
Tickets on sale through GPAC from 27th October.
P 03 5225 1200
Geelong Performing Arts Centre

1-2 November 10am-4pm
Woodcraft Exhibition
The Barwon Valley Woodwrights Inc presents their 18th annual exhibition featuring demonstrations of woodturning, woodcarving, pyrography, scrollsaw, Rocking Horse and pen making.
Admission $3
P 0408 551 824
State Government Offices
Cnr Little Malop & Fenwick Sts Geelong

17 November – 5 December Alcoa Celebrate All Abilities Festival
It’s that time of year again. The Alcoa Celebrate All Abilities Festival has evolved quickly in its short history to hold a special place in Geelong’s events calendar. Openly embracing everyone within the community, the 2008 festival includes a variety of events and activities across the fields of music, drama, art and sport.
People of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in – or just sit back and be entertained by – a range of events including art exhibitions, dramatic arts workshops and sports themed activities.
The Alcoa Celebrate All Abilities Festival has become known throughout Victoria for its innovative approach to showcasing how to include people of all abilities and their families. With major partner Alcoa, the festival is proudly presented to the community to enjoy, and most events are FREE.
2008 Festival Events include:
• SKAART
• Back 2 Back Summer School
• Don’t Be A Couch Potato
• Vision Australia & Geelong Sculptors Inc.
Tactile Exhibition ‘Made To Be Held’.
• St Laurence Surf Day
• 180 Degree Challenge
• Leisure Networks Healthy Breakfast
• Workplace Big Day Out
• Alcoa Access Awards

 

1 November -1 February
True crime murder and misdemeanour in Australian art
Albert Tucker, Sidney Nolan, Charles Blackman, Thomas Gleghorn, Brett Whiteley, Garry Shead, Steve Cox, Adam Cullen, Nick Devlin, Freddie Timms, Timmy Timms, Paddy Bedford, Catherine Bell, Damiano Bertoli, Mark Hilton and Richard Lewer.
Sponsored by Foley’s List. Indemnification for this exhibition is provided by the Victorian Government.
until 30 November
Shell Arts – Geelong region artists programSusan Sutton – Through seasons: Geelong and the Surf Coast
New paintings that embody interpretations of the seasonal change as experienced in the region from central Geelong to the nearby coast.
Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm. Saturday, Sunday & public holidays 1pm – 5pm. Closed Good Friday. Guided tours Saturday from 2pm. Free entry. P 03 5229 3645
www.geelonggallery.org.au
Geelong Gallery
Little Malop St Geelong

8-22 November
Adams & Boron: Rural
Recent Paintings by Philip Adams and Otto Boron
Metropolis Gallery
Rural interpretations are contrasted as Otto Boron's unique chisel-edged, impasto paintings take us back to a time of abandonment in the landscape, while Philip Adams fragmented, atmospheric landscapes allow us to simultaneously experience a more surreal view of space and time. Open: Weekdays 10 - 5.30, Sat 10 - 4.
P 03 5221 6505
www.metropolisgallery.com.au
64 Ryrie Street Geelong

Blues Train
Book your Christmas Party now!
There are some seats left in December, so hurry and book your
Blues Train Christmas party or end-of-year get together. Because December is wildly popular, people await this on-sale date and tickets run out the door...
Just think of rocking on the rails with your ten (or fifty) best friends as the glowing sun sets over Swan Bay with a refreshing James Boag or glass of bubbly.
Great lineups for December include the Andrea Marr Band, Austin trio, Diamond Jim & the Tuff Tones, George Kamikawa, Jimi Hocking, Stringybark McDowell duo, and Sweet Felicia and the Honeytones and a hot new blues discovery: Rosie Burgess.
Check out the ‘Upcoming Trains’ page for dates on the Blues train website for dates. You can also check the ticket availability on the website(updated weekly). Check out the dates for the Blackmarket Music Trains in January 2009.
Why not check out the new “Reserve a seat” feature for ease
of booking a group without having to spend all your own money.
For bookings call Ticketek on:
P 132 849
www.thebluestrain.com.au

5, 6 & 7 December
HighTiDE festival
The High Tide Festival in Torquay celebrates the seasonal changes, history, people coming and going, flora, fauna and sea and the opportunity to understand and respect the place we call home.The festival features events at various locations around Torquay: Friday night opening event, saturday morning parade, art trail, art exhibition, drumming, circus, lanterns & other workshops, music & market, theatre, Saturday evening picnic, performance, lanterns, fire performing & fireworks display, outriggers races, billy carts and more.
E hightide@surfcoast.vic.gov.au
www.hightidefestival.com.au

27-28 December
Friends of Thomas
– Bellarine Peninsula Railway
Friends of Thomas will be visiting Queenscliff station for a great family fun day out. Seats are limited and bookings are recommended. Your ticket includes
– a 40-minute steam train ride with one of Thomas’ friends, a ride in the Troublesome Trucks, jumping castles, animal farm, magicians and much more.
BBQ food all day, drinks, ice creams and Thomas and Friends souvenirs are also available. See ad for more details. P 03 5258 2069
www.bpr.org.au
Queenscliff Railway Station

1-23 November
Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery
Samuel Condon – After the Fire: recent paintings & works on paper
The Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery is privileged to present an exhibition of fine art work by Samuel Condon. One of Aireys Inlet’s most talented and promising young artists, Samuel will feature in November with a special opening on Saturday 1st November, 2008 at 2pm. The gallery has a fine collection of paintings by Susan Romyn, Michael Parker and Jill Ray as well
as a wonderful display of studio art, wood, ceramics and jewellery.
P 03 5289 7366
48-50 Great Ocean Rd Aireys Inlet

2008 Golden Plate Winners

Overall Winner – Oakdene Vineyards
Restaurant

Winner Best Unlicensed Café – Sandbah
Food bursting with freshness, with attentive staff and excellent coffee. This venue can boast an overall package.
Highly Commended: Unlicensed Café – Itsy Café
As a first venture open nearly 1 year, this café oozes a wonderful customer attitude and philosophy behind the daily menu planning. The menu choices are within the capabilities of the kitchen operation.

Winner Best Licensed Café – T-Spoon Eatery
Well cooked great food. This venue can boast the accolade of “One of the worlds great cafes.”
Highly Commended Best Café – Barwon Orange
A vibey, busy café that no doubt keeps the sea change locals
and visitors alike coming back for more. Customer service
outshone here, as did the excellent coffee.
Winner Best Casual Dining – Nectar Bar
The menu presented an interesting and varied selection.
The quality of the food coming out of a tiny kitchen was surprising and bordering on excellent and the style of presentation was well received. Food is honest yet stylish and definitely the best by far in its class.
Highly Commended Casual Dining – Mr Hyde
Food offering is very creative. The menu represents a different approach. The lounge avoids the clichéd food offered in tapas bars and presents a delightful range of options. This is an adventurous and courageous step for the owners, good inventive food, fabulous coffee. A great effort.

Winner Best Relaxed Contemporary Dining – Matildas
A lot of thought has gone into to menu. Use of local products is
a highlight. Food presented really well with tastes clearly defined. Menu is creative and adventurousDessert was a killer. Rice pudding with star anise – brilliant spectacular cooking.
Highly Commended Relaxed Contemporary – Growlers Freshness and flavours of food in this venue was a highlight with this first time contender in a highly contested field. Service was smooth, with flawless execution from a team that knew how to work the room as one.

Winner Best Fine Dining – Oakdene
Using techniques pioneered by names such as Troisgros, Bocuse, Robuchon, Blumenthal, Adria and Keller is a brave move for a kitchen in the backblocks of the Bellarine. But it pays off. The kitchen outputs dishes of great complexity, interest and elegance. The ingredients reflect a passion for regionality & seasonality and the proud declarations of provenance showcases a kitchen hell-bent on engaging with local suppliers of first-rate produce.
Where ingredients can't be source locally, e.g. the salt bush lamb, the produce is selected from highly reputable suppliers of the finest quality product. The menu is seductively crafted to complement the estate wines and shows a deep understanding of flavour and texture profiles, this is a first rate regional dining experience. Mixing it with some of Victoria's best.
Highly Commended Best Fine Dining – Riviera
Sensationally uncomplicated dishes from daily lunch specials to a more refined dinner menu. Simple, Mediterranean style, no fuss just a complete emphasis on wringing every drop of flavour out of the ingredients. This venue displays all the hallmarks of becoming a contender of the highest level.
Highly Commended Fine Dining – Athelstane
Accomplished food with a refreshing nod toward thoughtful honest dishes with a refreshing twist. Well honed proffessional skills reflected in every dish. Warm friendly non obtrusive service, one of the best wine lists in the region and fabulous food which proudly boasts regionality, makes this venue very appealing.

Winner Best Chef – Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant
Move over Melbourrne media darlings, this chef has skills that would outclass many of Melbourne’s finest
Highly Commended Best Chef – Matildas
The find of the decade, Brilliant cooking coming out of a country kitchen from a chef that shows talent well beyond his years.

Winner Best Customer Service – Riviera
An all round level of professionalism. This venue shows a level
of service which could show some of the “big city” venues how
it is done.
Highly Commended Customer Service
– Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant
The service is seamless and staff glide between tables ever watching and pre-emptive of ones every whim.

Winner Best Coffee – Kelp
Excellent presentation and latte art, coffee nicely balanced and prepared to correct temp and served quickly and professionally, a perfect 10 in my judgement.
Highly Commended Best Coffee – Coffee By Design Owner trained as a Barista took pride in his ability to produce great coffees to order. His passion and attention to detail is some of the best I have seen.

 

Winner Best Menu of Local Food – Matildas
A lot of thought has gone in to the menu. Use of local products
and the promotion of such is outstanding. The whole Menu is creative and adventurous.
Highly Commended Menu of Local Food
– Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant
The ingredients reflect a passion for regionality & seasonality
and the proud declarations of provenance showcases a kitchen hell-bent on engaging with local suppliers of first-rate produce.

Winner Best Cellar Local Wine – Athelstane
Wine list is most obviously compiled by a bon vivant with a wonderful knowledge of food, the market and extremely proud
of the local product.
Highly Commended Best Cellar Local Wine – Manbo

Winner Best Barista – Barwon Orange – Melanie Marshall
Highly Commended Best Barista – 63 Degrees – Georgie Beeforth

Winner Best Supplier – P & R Foods
Highly Commended Best Supplier – Red & White Wines & Bidvest

Judges Award Most Improved – Empire Grill

People’s Choice Award – Spuds on High