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

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

Until 24 January
Much Ado About Nothing
Australia's leading environmental Shakespeare company, Ozact presents “Much Ado About Nothing” in eight unique and spectacular locations from garden to seaside and mountains to mansions across Victoria and to South Australia. Much Ado About Nothing is an unforgettable tale of romance, and courtly love, artfully woven in a web of devious plotting, mischief and mayhem. This production is full of suspense, high drama and broad comedy, embellished with exquisite costumes, and beautiful music in some of Victoria's most magnificent settings.
Ticket Prices: Adults $30 Concession $25 Child $20 (under 6 free)
Group and family discounts available, bookings only.
P 0419 330 516 – Bookings Ozact
P 03 9751 1009 – Cloudehill Gardens only
www.ozact.com

January – 10am-4pm daily
Kids Art Bash at Anglesea Art House
Just turn up on the day for painting on canvas,
paper, frames, china, placemats, bollards etc.
Bookings essential for workshops in:
Terra-cotta dragons or face masks—Mon 5th Jan $12
Mosaics – Wed Jan 7th, 14th, 21st -$10
Beading – Sat 10th—$10
Face painting (cats & tigers)—Thurs 15th and 22nd -$5
Enquiries & bookings at The Art House or Gwyn:
P 03 5267 2995
Anglesea Art House Cameron Road Anglesea

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

Until 3rd week in January – Portarlington
Foreshore Charity Family Carnival
The Foreshore at Portarlington comes alive in
summer with great fun for young and old.
There are rides, games, entertainment and snacks
every night starting on Boxing Day and running until
the third week in January. Don’t miss it!

Until 24 January
Making Time –Susan Romyn
Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery
During January the Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition of new works by Susan Romyn. “Making Time” is the latest body of work by a much sought-after artist who lives in Aireys Inlet. The beautiful surrounds of this quiet town are the inspiration for Susan’s artwork which is often whimsical and thought-provoking.
The gallery also showcases many other artists from the Geelong Otway region and includes paintings, studio glass, ceramics, wood and metal sculpture and gorgeous jewellery. Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 5 pm (except Tuesdays).
P 03 5289 7366
48-50 Great Ocean Rd Aireys Inlet

2-6 January
Jayco Bay
Cycling Classic 2009
World Class Cycling comes to Geelong in January with the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic. The event commences in Williamstown on the 2nd January, The Jayco Bay Cycling Classic at Eastern Park on the 3rd January, Amy’s Ride at Eastern Park on the 4th January, Portarlington on the 5th January and Ritchie Boulevard, Geelong on the 6th January.
See ad for start times.
P 03 5278 8088

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

2 & 3 January
Buenos Aires at the Beach
"Romancing the Tango" show stars international guest performers Milena Plebs & Demian Garcia, Australia's best professional tango dancers, & live music recital by Concert Pianist, Anthony Halliday. Social dancing after the show.
Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm.
BYO Drinks. Bookings recommended!
Show only tickets: $35pp or $30pp conc. $75 Family (2 adults, 2 kids under 16).
"Glamour – with a touch of decadence", celebrating the 10th birthday of the festival! Featuring social tango dancing, live music from Colectivo29 tango quintet & floorshow performances. BYO Drinks. Doors open 9pm.
Entry: $50pp or $45 conc.
Proudly supported by Innovation Engineering Pty Ltd.
Tickets, Workshop Bookings & Festival Program:
P 0419 309 439
E sctango@bigpond.com
www.southerncrosstango.com.au
Anglesea Memorial Hall, 1a McMillan St Anglesea

Until 1 February
True crime murder and misdemeanour in Australian art
Features 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.
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

5-19 January
METROPOLIS GALLERY
Art: a solution to global warming?
Now is the time to get into art says Metropolis Gallery director Robert Avitabile: “There is just so much great local art here in Metropolis. Original art is one investment where you’ll never lose interest! Art has been known to lower blood pressure, improve your memory, sharpen your eyesight and the word is out that it may just solve global warming! If you follow the stars, they’ll tell you it’s time to think about getting your priorities balanced, creating a simple quality of life and surrounding yourself with beautiful things.
Metropolis Gallery will kick off the New Year with the Metropolis Storeroom Show: an exciting preview of paintings, drawings and edition prints available by new gallery artists Eros Anceschi, Ann Cameron, Barry Gillard, Kate Hudson, Miriam Innes, Rohan Robinson, Lisa Wang, Emma Webb, Nathan Wilkinson,
and bronze sculpture by Lucy McEachern.
Also consider works by artists who have exhibited at Metropolis Gallery (and previously Little Malop Gallery) for several years, including Adams, Chiller, Cairns, Ferguson, Fransella, Gromm, Rona Green, Louden, McQualter, Smales, Stokes, Sutton, Wolter and Zbukvic, plus special prices in this show only on selected collectable art.
Open: Weekdays 10-5.30, Saturday 10-4.
P 03 5221 6505
www.metropolisgallery.com.au
64 Ryrie Street Geelong

3 January
Duchamp Rip View Swim Classic
This 1.4km swim begins at Springs Beach, located at the end of Lawrence Rd / Bowen Rd Point Lonsdale at 11am, and finishes at the Point Lonsdale Front Beach. Get ready for the first big open water swim of the summer season.
Registration is $42.50 (early) or $50 on the day. Register online to ensure
a place and save!
Entries online or download and mail an entry form.
P 04303 584 600 or 03 5258 1257
www.pointlonsdaleslsc.asn.au

3, 10, 17, 21 January
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
P 03 5229 8778 – Office
www.avalonraceway.com
210 Old Melbourne Road Lara Raceway

3 & 4 January
Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pm
Annual Second Hand Book Sale
Whether you’re here on holiday or a local, a good book can make all the difference to your day. With thousands of good quality second hand books and magazines, all categorized and individually prices, this is a wonderful opportunity to buy novels and special interest books or magazines at knockdown prices.
Don’t miss this well respected annual event.
Special children’s section. Free entry. Wheelchair access.
P 03 5251 2594
St James’ Church
Collins St Drysdale (Melways 456 K9)

The Blues Train
One of the most popular destinations in Victoria.
More than 72,000 votes were registered in an RACV survey which asked people to vote for their favourite among 600 Victorian tourism experiences.
The top 101 were revealed on Channel Nine travel show ‘Postcards’ recently.
The Queenscliff Blues Train came in at number six, knocking
off popular destinations and activities such as Sovereign Hill
and Puffing Billy.
Hugo Armstrong from The Blues Train said ‘We're really happy to be in there, and especially to be the only music event there,’ Mr Armstrong said.
‘We were in the top 10 for nearly all the campaign but you always have that little bit of apprehension that you might be knocked out.’
The Blues Train was founded in 1994 when Hugo Armstrong joined forces with Pasquini's Deli of Point Lonsdale. The train had been used for similar concerts but without the blues twist.
Hugo drew from some of the region’s finest blues musicians to make the Blues Train Armstrong one of the most popular and renowned dining and musical experiences in the country.
‘It's such a unique show that we only create new shows once the old shows have sold out,’ he said.
‘So many people book way in advance, and we've got people coming from interstate and all around Victoria just to experience the Blues Train.’
Queenscliff Visitors Centre
P 1300 884 843
For Blues Train bookings call Ticketek on:
P 132 849
www.thebluestrain.com.au

A Bollard of a Life!
12 December - 1 March 2009
National Wool Museum Geelong
What does a Portuguese Explorer have to do with
Geelong and why is a Tram Conductress (with cigarette
in mouth) knitting baby clothes but not wearing a wedding ring? These and other stories are told in a new exhibition at the National Wool Museum, A Bollard of a Life: Jan Mitchell and Geelong’s Bollards.
The exhibition not only features Geelong’s iconic bollards but also celebrates the extensive artistic life of one of the City’s most influential artists – and the inspiration behind the Baywalk Bollards – Jan Mitchell, who passed away in March 2008.
This exhibition has been initiated by the National Wool Museum and is being created by Caolan Mitchell, Jan’s son and Director of Canberra-based exhibition design company, Thylacine.
The 111 Baywalk Bollards have been adopted by Geelong residents and visitors alike, and have become symbolic of the City on a national and international level. Jan’s painted wooden sculpted figures tell a narrative of the people, the culture and the heritage of Geelong, with each Bollard the key to a myriad of fascinating stories, from indigenous inhabitants, to explorers, to opera singers and lifesavers.
This exhibition focuses on a selection of bollards and tells the story of the person represented. Access to Jan’s notes and sketches provides a unique insight into the creation of the bollard and the reasons for its selection.
The exhibition also recreates the iconic original bollard workshop, located for many years at Deakin Waterfront Woolstores. At the same time, this provides a space to function as a real workshop where possibly the final bollard in the collection will be created within the exhibition – one of Jan Mitchell herself.
Jan Mitchell contributed more than just the Bollards.
She was a print maker, book illustrator, an award-winning animation artist and television designer. She worked in Australia, England and Ireland and created Ireland’s first pre-school television show, Bosco.
This is the first exhibition to display examples of all of Jan’s work.
For more information:
P 03 5272 4701
National Wool Museum
nwminfo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
www.nwm.vic.gov.au
26 Moorabool Street Geelong

3 January
Tranquility Fair Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove Park hosts its annual Tranquility Fair, with entertainment for the whole family. The line up for the day includes live music featuring Holly Joyce, Sambrose Automobile, Stephan McEwan and the Yesmen, The Go-set and belly dancers.
There’s lots of fun for the children with rides and activities, a huge variety of stalls, food and of course everything you could imagine to bring serenity to body and mind. Entry $3 per person, children under 12 years just a smile.
10am – 4pm. Sponsored by Bendigo Bank and What’s On.
www.oceangrovepark.org.au
Ocean Grove Park
Presidents Ave Ocean Grove

4 January
29th Geelong Advertiser
Rip to River Classic 2009
The Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Inc. presents this 10 km beach run or walk on sand from Point Lonsdale towards the Barwon River, finishing at the Ocean Grove Surf Club.
The popular 1.4km Ripper Nipper Fun Run and the new to 2009 5km challenge both start at the Ocean Grove Surf Beach. Entries close 5pm Saturday 3rd January 2009.
Proudly supported by Geelong Advertiser, Barwon Coast, At The Heads and Port of Melbourne.
Enter online at:
www.riptoriver.oceangroveslsc.asn.au

Saturday 10 January – 9am to 5pm
Sunday 11 January – 9am to 2pm
Geelong Vintage Rally
The Geelong Vintage Rally boasts one of the biggest and highest quality displays of restored and working vintage machinery in Australia. Displays include: Steam and internal combustion engines, working and static steam models, Roy Holden models, model toys, model trains, vintage farm machinery, tools and equipment. Take the whole family and plan to stay the entire day. Refreshments available and with live country music setting the mood, a fun time for all is ensured. Entry fee: $5 and children under 5 free. For further information contact:
P 03 5221 1707
www.royalgeelongshow.org.au
Royal Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society
Geelong Showgrounds 79 Breakwater Road East Geelong

8, 10, 12, 19, 22, 24 & 29 January
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, risotto, antipasti, tiramisu, seasonal cooking and biscotti.
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.
Fresh pasta – Thursday 8th, Saturday 10th, Monday 12th.
An abundance of tomatoes? Learn various recipes – Mon 19th.
Lasagna – Thursday 22nd, Saturday 24th.
Ravioli – Thursday 29th.
Gourmet shopping trip to Melbourne on Saturday 7th February.
Seats booking fast. For further information call Liz on:
P 0416 272 998
E lizpaulmoore@gmail.com

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 • Sunday arvo sessions • Trivia Nights
Become a member of Single Mingle and receive discounts on event prices, first drink 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.
Pre pay for all Single Mingle events through the website via credit card or Paypal to guarantee your booking in advance.
Check out the website for more details.
P 0437 192 055
www.singlemingle.net.au

10 January 2009
Portarlington Mussel Festival
Only a half an hours drive from Geelong, Portarlington is a beautiful coastal town across Port Phillip Bay towards Melbourne.
What better day to visit than Saturday January 10 when Portarlington shows off its mussel, wine and food industries at its annual Mussel festival.
Taste the mussels, fresh from the bay, cooked in a variety of ways while enjoying wine, music and the beautiful views.
Keep the kids entertained with a range of activities or simply enjoy the swimming beach and a family picnic and walk along the pier where fresh mussels will be on sale directly from the mussel boats.
The Festival also includes an art show, fashion parade, music in Parks Hall and outdoors, an opportunity to try out lawn bowls at the local bowling club, an animal nursery, trampolines and jeeps for kids, a small market selling quality goods and crafts, a model ship display, boat trips to the mussel beds with mussel tasting on board and sailing tours on the Enterprize. The “Dry Boat” event will be held at 11:00 am behind the Port Pier Café near the pier (similar to the Henley on Todd in Alice Springs).
Visitors can also enjoy Portarlington’s boutique shops and cafes.
Festival Highlights
• Mussel cooking demonstrations
• Local wine, cheese and olive tasting
• Small quality market
• Art show and model boat display
• Sail on the Enterprize
• Boat trips to the mussel beds
• Kids Jeeps, animal nursery and scouting activities.
• Try Lawn bowls
• CFA displays
• Fashion Parade and belly dancing
• Vintage Cars
• Music Program including the popular Inka Marka – Based in Melbourne, Inka Marka sounds they have come to play are heard along the mountainous area of the Andes, which has the highest peaks outside Asia and the longest range in the world that straddles across Chile, western Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and south-western Colombia.
For further information:
E portarts@yahoo.com.au
www.portarlingtontourism.com.au/mussel

17 – 26 January
Qal Arts
(Queenscliff & Lonsdale Community Arts & Crafts)
When visiting Queenscliff during January, don’t miss QAL,
a group of local artists, demonstrating their work.
They exhibit at the Uniting Church Hall (Cnr Stokes and Hesse St)
on the last weekend of each month, with an additional ten days during January. Work currently on display includes paintings, pottery, creative fashion garments, quilting, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, mosaics, leadlights, wood-carving and hand-crafted timber furniture. Open 10am-5pm. Enquiries to Cathie Bond.
P 03 5258 3193 or 0407 013 428
Uniting Church Hall (cnr Stokes & Hesse Sts) Queenscliff

5 – 24 January
Crikey! Crocodiles in Anglesea!
See and touch Australia’s amazing snakes, lizards, turtles and crocodiles in air-conditioned comfort with 3 talks a day at 10.45am-12pm, 12.45pm-2pm & 2.45-4pm.
There will be a brief introduction of each animal for a total of 30min including meeting their cute baby reptiles. During this time participants will find out
how to safely touch each animal. Then for 45min everyone may touch and observe the reptiles close up as they are displayed around the room. Tracey Sandstrom & Andrew Beckwith from the Geelong region will amaze you with their 45 year combined reptile experience.
They want to put the “fun” back into learning whilst educating young people and trying to ‘convert’ older people that by understanding about these remarkable creatures and the way they fit into the environment.
Places limited, doors open 30min before the start time.
Closed Wednesday 21st only.
www.roamingreptiles.com.au
Senior Citizens Hall McMillan St Anglesea (Melways Ref 196 E7)

11 January
Geelong Jukebox Rockers
Summer Rock & Roll Festival 2009
Rock’n’Rollers, this is one festival not to be missed and your chance to see three Rock & Roll Bands live plus a DJ on the outdoor stage. There will be plenty of room to cut a groove with two outdoor dance floors and if your moves catch the judges eye you might win the Rock & Roll dance competition.
Take a trip down memory lane with the Hot Rod and classic car display. There will also be a free show & shine competition to show off your pride and joy. With so much to see and do, you won’t know where to start with market and food stalls, Rock & Roll memorabilia, free children's entertainment, jumping castle, train rides and a $1500 jukebox raffle. $10 Adult, children 16 & under free with adult.
White Eagle House
Fellmongers Road Breakwater

12 & 19 January
Under 18’s Blue Light Event
Home House and the Geelong Police are hosting two under 18s Blue Light Events this January.
Be confident your children are having a great time, in a safe environment at the Home House Nightclub under the supervision of the Geelong Police.
There will be heaps of music to dance the night away (6pm to 10pm) in the alcohol, smoke and drug free club. All enquiries to Home House.
P 03 5222 7333
Home House Nightclub
40-42 Moorabool St Geelong

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

Four Winds Marine
Are you in town for Skandia? A short stroll from the waterfront is Four Winds Marine. Roger and his team can supply you with all your yachting and boating supplies and equipment. They have chandlery, fittings, ropes, safety gear, paint and every accessory you need for your boat. They also stock everything you will need to enjoy the water this summer including kayaks, sailboards,
and water-skis, wakeboards, Gemini inflatables and more.
Make Four Winds Marine your first port of call.
P 03 5229 9200
E info@fourwindsmarine.com.au
24 Bellarine St Geelong

24 – 26 January
Skandia Geelong Week Geelong Waterfront: Free family fun
Skandia Geelong Week is Australia’s largest sailing regatta and Victoria’s oldest sporting event, however it’s not all about the sailing. The event is also a major festival that offers free entertainment and activities to suit visitors of all ages.
On the sailing front Skandia Geelong Week offers all the excitement associated with super competitive racing, the tradition of an event that dates back to 1844 and a fleet that varies from globe trotting super maxis to tiny international cadets. Onshore it is a continuous celebration – entertainment for everyone - the sound of live music permeating from various stages, the tempting aroma of fabulous food and all the colour of a carnival.
Skandia Geelong Week is free to the general public and offers first class entertainment designed to suit the whole family.
Over 60 live acts will perform across three waterfront stages with varied musical themes to cater for all musical tastes.
Skandia Geelong Week was voted the 7th best experience in Victoria in RACV’s 101 Victoria campaign, proving it really is a ‘must do’ event. Skandia Geelong Week features live music, art & craft stalls, gourmet food & wine, the renowned K-Rock Starshow – a fireworks spectacular choreographed to music, aerobatic displays – including the RAAF Roulettes and Pip Borrman, beach volleyball, outrigger canoe racing, and lots more.
The shoreside program runs from Saturday 24th to Monday 26th January, for more information visit:
www.geelongweek.com

17 & 18 January
Ikon Collectables Two Day Sale
Ikon Collectables, in association with www.popcultcha.com,
is having a massive warehouse to public sale on Saturday 17th
and Sunday 18th of January 2009 at 7/120 Victoria Street,
North Geelong (Melways Ref 441 K9).
Ikon is a wholesaler and distributor of Toys, Action Figures,
High-End Collectables, Plush, T-Shirts & Apparel, Gift & Novelty
and Pre-School gifts.
Ikon specialises in many licensed products, the main winners of 2008 being Star Wars/Clone Wars, Batman The Dark Knight, Marvel such as Iron Man and Hulk, Dr Who, Video Game properties such as Halo, Gears of War, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty and Guitar Hero, Music, Gothic & Horror Movies and a new line of
Pre-School titles including In The Night Garden, Roary The Racing Car, Peppa Pig, Thomas & Friends and Bob The Builder.
This warehouse to public sale is a once off opportunity for the public to pick up some huge bargains on overstocked items, lightly damaged packaging and scratch and dent items,product samples and end of line products.
So check out www.popcultcha.com for a good indication of the range of product on offer and get on down to 7/120 Victoria Street between 9am-4pm on Saturday and 11am and 3pm on Sunday for what will be a fun weekend for the whole family!
P 03 5278 4499
www.popcultcha.com
7-120 Victoria St North Geelong (Melways Ref: 441 K9)

24 & 25 January
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

26 January
Australia Day Free Children’s Fun Day
The Rippleside Park Children’s Day on Australia Day is managed by the Lions Club of Corio Bay, who, along with the assistance of the Lions Club of Hamlyn Heights and a dedicated group of volunteers, provide labour to organize and run the day's event.
The Australia Day event at Rippleside Park provides free entertainment for children including amusement rides and displays throughout the day.
Between 3000 - 3500 people are expected to move through the event throughout the day between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm.
The official ceremony starts at 1.00 pm and includes the Flag Official Flag Break, and the Official Opening by the Mayor of the City Of Greater Geelong.
P 03 5229 6894
M 0417 369 220
E dwbarby@dodo.com.au
Rippleside Park Corio Bay Foreshore Geelong

8 February
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Oakdene
Be taken on this journey with Essential Theatre at Oakdene Vineyards as they play Shakespeare’s brilliant romantic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as part of their tour across Australia with Shakespeare in the Vines.
William Shakespeare takes us on a magical journey into the Athenian woodland where four lovers have escaped the laws of the land to seek freedom and happiness. In these same woods we meet two other very different groups of characters. The first is a band of fairies, including Oberon, the fairy king, his mischievous servant Puck and Titania, the queen of the fairies. The second is
a band of bumbling Athenian craftsmen trying their hand at showbiz!
What transpires in this forest is entertainment in its best form. Magical spells, hilarious trickery, and an “Ass” all make up a night filled with love, laughter and dazzling dreams.
As the sun begins to set do not miss your opportunity to share a night of fine food, wine and entertainment. Gate opens at 4pm, Sunday 8th February.
P 03 5255 1255
E info@oakdene.com.au
www.oakdene.com.au
255 Grubb Rd, Wallington Ocean Grove

15 February
18th Annual Kiwanis All Ford Day 2009
On the 15th February the ovals at Deakin University will be abuzz with the biggest gathering of Ford display vehicles in Victoria.
Over $50 million worth of vehicles will be on display featuring 1200 display cars from over 30 car clubs and privateers, V8 siper cars and much more.
This is a day not to be missed by any enthusiast.
The Kiwanis Club of Geelong was formed in 1972 and is part of a world wide service organisation formed in 1915. The All Ford Day is their major fundraiser.
Kiwanis is a group of dedicated volunteers who raise finances and perform service projects, especially for those with disabilities, the young and the elderly.
P 03 5251 3818
www.allfordday.org.au
Deakin Univerisity
Pigdon Rd Waurn Ponds (Mel Ref: 464 J5)

7, 8 & 9 March
39th Annual Ballarat Antique Fair
This major antiques event now attracts the cream of the antique trade more than 95 exhibitors from all around Australia. In the ever-growing area of small items, collectables and bric-a-brac there will be some 50 stands of specialist dealers with everything from coins and postcards to bottle openers and retro
and all manner of things in between.
Other items of interest include antique prints and maps, Japanese antiques, advertising, scientific instruments, antique clocks and watches, Chinese Antiques, Antique and costume jewellery, antique and Vintage clothing, nautical antiques, railway memorabilia, Victorian glassware, art glass, reference books and huge range of items from the1700’s to the 1970’s.
Daily door prizes, refreshments available.
Evaporative cooling during the event.
Saturday March 7th 10am to 7pm, Sunday March 8th 10am to 6pm.
Monday March 9th 10am to 5pm (Labour day holiday Victoria).
P 1300 303 800
P 0428 384 133
P 0408 264 960
www.ballaratantiquefair.com.au
Ballarat Badminton Centre
Dowling St Wendouree