Summer in the Parks Program (8661 KB) - Rural City of Wangaratta

WelcomeThe beautiful weather heralds another summer of eventsand activities for everyone to enjoy, as part of theRural City of Wangaratta’s Summer in the Parks program.Each summer, we provide an array of events designed to keep you, yourfamily and your friends entertained throughout the warmer months.This season, you are invited to enjoy free or low cost events that are agreat way to keep amused throughout the summer.It doesn’t matter if you are interested in music, arts, culture, food andwine, or you just like to have fun, there is something for everyone.Enjoy!Tanya and JennyEvents TeamRural City of Wangaratta2

Christmas EventsSunday 15 DecemberWangaratta Lions Club Carols by CandlelightMerriwa Park6.30pm Pre Carols Entertainment7.30pm-9.30pm Carols followed by fireworksA popular family event, the Wangaratta Lions Club Carols by Candlelightpromises an array of vibrant talent for all ages. The magic of Christmaswill be celebrated in song with more than 20 acts by acclaimedentertainers and local performers including Rod Vincent, Maurice Milani,Glenn Starr (Australasian Michael Buble Show), Sing Australia Choir anda special performance by local primary school students - directed byWayne Robinson of Northern Rivers Academy of Music.Santa will be paying a visit to say hello and will be followed by the grandfinale - a fireworks display for everyone to enjoy. The 2013 WangarattaCommunity Raffle will be drawn with some lucky winners walking awaywith a new car and/or travel vouchers.Pack your own picnic or simply enjoy the wide variety of food, drinks,ice-cream, coffee and a BBQ, available for purchase.If the weather is inclement, the Carols will be held at Holy Trinity Cathedral.FREE TO ATTENDSunday 22 DecemberChristmas Moonlight Movie & ActivitiesOvens Riverside Square, Faithfull StreetLive music from 7.00pm / Film to begin at duskCome down to the Ovens Riverside Precinct to enjoy kids’ activities andshare some Christmas cheer as the countdown to Christmas drawsnearer. Food and beverages available for purchase.ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT (PG) 88 MinutesManny, Diego and Sid embark upon another adventure after theircontinent is set adrift, using an iceberg as a ship. Along the way, theyencounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.FREE TO ATTEND3

Moonlight MoviesCatch a movie in the great outdoors!Each year different venues throughout the Rural City are chosen for thecommunity to view a range of the latest movies under the stars. Grab yourfamily and friends and pack your own chair, blanket or beanbag and settlein for a great show on the big screen.Sunday 22 December – Christmas Moonlight Movie & Activitiessee page (3)Tuesday 31 December – New Year’s Eve eventssee page (6)Friday 3 January – Bowmans - Murmungee Hall6 Nearys Lane, MurmungeeKids’ activities, BYO picnic, drinks and plate of supper to share from 7.00pmFilm to begin at dusk.BRAVE (PG) 100 MinutesIn ancient and rugged Scotland, the impetuous, independent princessMerida is a young aspiring archer, having been encouraged from a youngage by her loving, larger-than-life father, King Fergus. Her mother QueenElinor has conscientiously schooled her daughter to be proficientin all things as the future Queen, but Merida rebels.When the King and Queen invite the surrounding clansto present their sons as suitors, Merida is desperate andfinds a witch,who grants her a spell - with devastating results.FREE TO ATTENDFriday 10 January – Glenrowan Recreation ReserveDaniel Lane, GlenrowanFooty clinic, community BBQ and bar from 7.00pmFilm to begin at duskRIO (PG) 96 MinutesBlu is a domesticated Macaw who never learned to fly, and enjoys acomfortable life with his owner and best friend Linda. Blu and Lindathink he’s the last of his kind, but when they learn about anothermacaw who lives in Rio de Janeiro, they head to the exotic city tofind Jewel, Blu’s female counterpart. Not long after they arrive, Bluand Jewel are kidnapped by a group of bungling animal smugglers.Blu escapes, aided by the street smart Jewel and a group ofwisecracking and smooth-talking city birds. Now, with his newfriends by his side, Blu will have to find the courage to learn to fly,thwart the kidnappers who are hot on their trail, and return to Linda.FREE TO ATTEND4

Thursday 16 January - Yarrunga Pool – ROCK POOLPresented in partnership with Creative YouthKids’ activities and community BBQ from 7.00pmFilm to begin at duskEntertainment followed by a ‘Dive –In’ Movie – Kick back in the pool orenjoy from the water’s edge.DESPICABLE ME 2 (PG) 98 MinutesGru is recruited by agent Lucy Wilde of the Anti-Villain League to help track down a powerful supercriminal who has developed a dangerous newserum that turns people (and Minions) into evilmonsters.FREE TO ATTENDFriday 24 January – Eldorado Centennial ParkMcGregor Rd, EldoradoKids’ activities and community BBQ from 7.00pmFilm to begin at duskPARENTAL GUIDANCE (PG) 104 MinutesOld-school grandfather Artie, who is accustomed to calling the shots,meets his match when he and his eager-to-please wifeDiane agree to babysit their three grandkids. Butwhen 21st century problems collide with Artie andDiane’s old-school methods of tough rules, lotsof love and old-fashioned games, it’s a recipe fordisaster - or change.FREE TO ATTENDSunday 26 January – Cheshunt Hall,King Valley Road, CheshuntCommunity BBQ from 6.30pmFilm to begin at duskTHE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (PG) 123 MinutesA group of British retirees “outsource” their retirement to less expensiveand seemingly exotic India. Enticed by advertisements for the Best ExoticMarigold Hotel and bolstered with visions of a life of leisure, they arriveto find the palace is a shell of its former self, managed by the son of thelate owner, Sonny. Though the new environment is far less luxurious thanthey imagined, they each experience something life changing.FREE TO ATTEND5

New Years EveWangarattas biggest andbest New Years Eve partyreturns this year with a bang!MONDAY 31 December – Apex Park, WangarattaEntertainment from 7.00pmFireworks 9.15pm and MidnightFilm to begin at duskThere will be an array of entertainment before the sun goes down tokeep the kids amused with the first fireworks to commence at a childfriendly9.15pm. For night owls, stick around as the big screen goesup, and check out the Moonlight Movie that will take you through to themidnight fireworks show, welcoming in 2014.MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED (PG) 93 MinutesAlex, Marty, Gloria and Melman are still fighting to get home to theirbeloved Big Apple. Their journey takes them through Europe where theyfind the perfect cover: a travelling circus, which they reinvent - Madagascarstyle.FREE TO ATTEND6

Outdoor BallSaturday 18 January – King George V Gardens7.00pm – 11.00pmEnjoy a sizzling Saturday night with the hot sounds of Vatos Locos,bringing their smooth Latin rhythms to the beautiful backdrop of KingGeorge V Gardens. Gather up your friends and family and head outdoorsto enjoy a range of local beers, wines and gourmet food, all available forpurchase on the evening.Get your feet tapping and your hips shaking as the music takesover………… There won’t be a spare inch left on the dancefloor!Tables of 10 are available for $50 – this allows you to reserve a primespot in the park or simply bring a blanket and picnic and enjoy a FREEnight’s entertainment.THIS EVENT IS FULLY LICENCED. STRICTLY NO BYO7

Australia DayOn Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what’s greatabout Australia and being Australian. It’s the day to reflect on what we haveachieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. It’s the day forus to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future.Australia Day is driven by communities throughout the Rural City ofWangaratta, and the celebrations held in each town are unified by thecelebration of what’s great about our communities and our country –this is the foundation of Australia Day’s ongoing success.WangarattaSaturday 26 January – King George V Gardens8.00am – 11.00amStay cool in King George Gardens this year, as we celebrate Australia Day.The official event will include a flag raising, awards, citizenship ceremony,followed by a FREE BBQ morning tea, proudly cooked by the WangarattaLions Club.The 2014 address will be delivered by Hayley Bolding - Hayley Boldingwas just 23 and working as an intern with a non-profit organisation inthe Indian city of Mumbai, when she saw an urgent need for capacitybuilding across similar organisations. She founded Atma (www.atma.org.in) – which means soul ‘in Hindi’ – to support local groups in their effortsto give children a better chance at life through education.Hayley holds a degree in International Studies, and is currently pursuinga Masters in Philanthropy. She was a participant in the inauguralAustralia India Youth Dialogue in 2012 and was awarded Victorian YoungAustralian of the Year 2013 for her work in India. She is passionateabout promoting people-to-people exchange across borders.FREE TO ATTENDThe Wangaratta Australia Day Ceremony is an alcohol free event.8

Boorhaman Recreation Reserve - Sun 26 JanMick McKenzie 5726 92138.30am - Free community breakfast, flag Raising and face painting.Carboor Soldiers Memorial Hall - Sun 26 JanVeronica Box 5729 55566pm - BBQ, lamb on a spit, flag lowering, speeches, presentationand supper.Cheshunt Hall - Sun 26 JanLyn Lewis 5729 83836.30pm - BBQ, raffle and Moonlight Movie from dusk, see page (5).Eldorado Memorial Hall - Sun 26 JanCheryl Bell 5725 17286pm - Dinner, flag lowering, gold nugget hunt & classic car display.Everton School - Sun 26 JanRuth Kneebone 0402 104 1888am - Breakfast, speeches, flag raising and games.Glenrowan Public Recreation Reserve - Sun 26 JanPaddy Milne 0407 311 89910am - Breakfast and flag raising.Hamilton Park- Kurrajong Lane - Sun 26 JanLoretta Atkin 0409 558 2458am - Breakfast, quiz, flag raising ceremony and presentation.Milawa- John McAleese Community Park - Sun 26 JanColin Reid 5727 32516.30pm - Kids games, competitions, presentation and local awards,lowering of flag, entertainment and BBQ.Moyhu - Lions Park - Sun 26 JanJill Graham 5727 95488.00am - Traditional ‘Aussie’ breakfast, flag raising, presentation ofyoung citizen award and local awards.Murmungee - Old Murmungee Hall - Sun 26 JanMorene Rae 0429 967 6207.30am - Breakfast, flag raising, presentation and children’s activities.Springhurst Community Hall - Fri 24 JanKevin Attridge 0427 265 2505pm Games, face painting, dinner and awards.Tarrawingee Hall - Sun 26 JanAlex McMillan 5725 15257.30am - Breakfast, address and awards.Whorouly Recreation Reserve - Sun 26 JanSue Broilow 0432 028 3168.30am - Breakfast, flag raising, presentations, face painting andgum boot throwing.9

Tai ChiBody, Breath and MindThursday 5, 12, 19 December at 5.30pmThursday 16, 23, 30 January at 7.00 amKing George GardensCome & enjoy Tai Chi in the park. It will assist with breathing, jointflexibility, reduce blood pressure, whilst remaining calm & grounded.It helps you to relax, enjoy your surroundings with peace, respect &mindfulness and to regain your rhythm of life.Preferably wear light/flexible clothing for ease of flowing movement.FREE TO PARTICIPATECreative YouthHands Up WangarattaFriday 20 December – Olympic Pool6.30pm – 10.30pm$5Hands Up Wangaratta is an under 18’s music event with some ofWangaratta’s hottest DJs. Come down for a dip on the pool, a ride on thewaterslide, a dance and a whole lot more. Featuring DJ Sammy B, WLLD,Jarrod Elliott and Hayden Clark. This is a drug, alcohol and smoke freefully supervised event with no pass outs.Kool Arts for KidsWangaratta Art GallerySummer Holiday WorkshopsLandscape Collage – Vera RubegaTuesday 21 January$10Session 1 – 10am – 12 noon, age 6 – 11yrsSession 2 – 1pm – 3pm , age 12 – 16yrsLearn the technique of a Collage and create strange and unusuallandscapes with a Surrealist twist using magazine images, texturedpapers and anything that comes to hand.A great way to learn new techniques and have fun at the same time.10

Origami – Madoka KatamiThursday 23 January$10Session 1 – 10am – 12 noon, age 6 – 11yrsSession 2 – 1pm – 3pm, age 12 – 16yrsLearn the ancient and traditional art of origami. Create cool artworksfrom an ordinary piece of paper, transforming it into a three dimensional form.You will learn lots about the technique pick up hints and have fun.Library EventsPre-school StorytimeEvery Tuesday at 10.00am and 11.00amEvery Friday at 10.00am and 11.00amFor the adultsBook chatMonday 6 January – 1.30pmSummer Reading ClubChildren of all ages are invited to explore mystery, detective and crimefiction by becoming ‘super sleuths’ at Wangaratta Library. Investigatorswill become masters of disguise, observers of clues, code decipherersand problem solvers in the nationwide Summer Reading Club:Investigation.The Wangaratta Library conducts a range of school holiday activitiesfor primary school aged children. For more information aboutthese activities or any of the events listed above, please contact5721 2366 or visit our website at www.hclc.vic.gov.au11

Thu 30 Jan Tai Chi 7.00am King George Gardens FREESun 26 Jan Moonlight Movie – Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 7.00pm onwards Cheshunt Hall, King Valley Road, Cheshunt FREESun 26 Jan Australia Day Celebrations 8.00am – 11.00am King George Gardens FREEFri 24 Jan Moonlight Movie – Parental Guidance 7.00pm onwards Eldorado Centennial Park, McGregor Road, Eldorado FREEThu 23 Jan Kool Arts for Kids – Origami, age 12 – 16 1.00pm – 3.00pm Wangaratta Art Gallery $10Thu 23 Jan Kool Arts for Kids – Origami, age 6 – 11 10.00am – 12.00pm Wangaratta Art Gallery $10Thu 23 Jan Tai Chi 7.00am King George Gardens FREETues 21 Jan Kool Arts for Kids – Landscape Collage, age12-16 1.00pm – 3.00am Wangaratta Art Gallery $10Tues 21 Jan Kool Arts for Kids – Landscape Collage,age 6-11 10.00am – 12.00pm Wangaratta Art Gallery $10Sat 18 Jan Outdoor Ball feat. Vatos Locos 7.00pm – 11.00pm King George Gardens FREE or Tables $50Thu 16 Jan ROCK POOL – Despicable Me 2 7.00pm onwards Yarrunga Pool FREE12Thu 16 Jan Tai Chi 7.00am King George Gardens FREEFri 10 Jan Moonlight Movie – Rio 7.00pm onwards Glenrowan Recreation Reserve, Daniel Lane, Glenrowan FREEMon 6 Jan Book Chat for Adults 1.30pm Wangaratta Library FREEFri 3 Jan Moonlight Movie – Brave 7.00pm onwards Bowmans - Murmungee Hall. Nearys Lane, Murmungee FREEMon 31 Dec New Year’s Eve Celebrations 7.00pm – 12.00am Apex Park FREESun 22 Dec Moonlight Xmas Movie – Ice Age 4: Continental Drift 7.00pm onwards Ovens Riverside Square, Faithfull Street FREEFri 20 Dec Hands Up Wangaratta – Youth Event 6.30pm – 10.30pm Olympic Pool $5Thu 19 Dec Tai Chi 5.30pm King George Gardens FREESun 15 Dec Lions Club Carols by Candlelight 6.30pm – 9.30pm Merriwa Park FREEThu 12 Dec Tai Chi 5.30pm King George Gardens FREEThu 5 Dec Tai Chi 5.30pm King George Gardens FREESummer in the Parks Program at a glance