If you’re looking for a fun way to spend your weekend, look no further than our own backyard: the Goulburn Valley.
Friday
Sesame Street Circus Spectacular
Finally, we can tell you exactly how to get to Sesame Street. You may not have guessed it but the only thing that can top the Circus Spectacular is including all fan favourites from the beloved Sesame Street. In a 90-minute spectacular, Elmo, Grover and the Cookie Monster too will perform at the Shepparton Showgrounds.
The shows run across the next three weeks, with this week’s to begin on Friday, July 22 at 6.30pm. For more information and bookings, visit https://www.sesamestreetcircus.com.au/
Saturday
The Winter Sessions
The small towns live music hall tour is making its third stop at Kialla Central Hall. What better time to get cosy under candlelight and the sweet serenade of acoustic music than in this chilled winter? Braden Pullen and Fortessima will perform from 5.30pm; tickets are available via https://www.thewintersessions.com/
Shepparton Farmers' and Specialty Market
Fresh produce, cute knick-knacks, delicious treats — there’s so much treasure to discover. Hosted on the fourth Saturday of every month, the market will begin at 8.30am and run until 1.30pm at the Shepparton Showgrounds on High St.
Shepparton Italian Social Club
Come along to a valuable information session for members of the Italian community.
Italian Consul General Hanna Pappalardo and representatives from various service providers — the Italian Consulate of Melbourne, COMITES, ACLI, INAS, COASIT and INCA — are coming from Melbourne to meet and speak with the Italian community.
The information session will cover topics such as services provided by the Italian Consulate, Italian and Australian pensions and aged care. There will also be the opportunity for Italian citizens to renew their passports and for Italian passport and citizenship inquiries.
The session will be at the Shepparton Italian Social Club, starting at noon. Entry is free. The information session will be followed by light refreshments. All interested are welcome.
Hockey Victoria Premier League Day
The Goulburn Valley Hockey Association is pleased to welcome Essendon and Camberwell Hockey Clubs to Shepparton for the Cardamone Real Estate Hockey Victoria Premier League Day.
After the success of the Premier League Day in 2019, the next instalment of the Hockey Victoria Premier League Day in Shepparton is the most exciting one yet.
Camberwell are joining Essendon, with both sides in the top 8, while the women's clash at 3pm is a top-of-the-table clash.
Essendon has Connor Holland, Nathan McBain, Xavier McBain (Strikers Hockey Club), Lewis Citroen (Benalla Hockey Club), Liam Schreck (SYC Hockey Club) in its Premier League and reserves squads while Camberwell has Sam Lowndes (Echuca Moama Hockey Club) in its squads, while on the women's side Hockeyroo development players Laura Barden, Kristina Bates and Sophie Taylor, with internationals Joanne Peeters (Belgium) and Hazuki Yuda (Japan), wear the tangerine and royal blue of Camberwell, while Essendon has HC Melbourne players Aisling Utri and Olivia Colasurdo, with Belgian Maartje Goderie, to call on, as well as Tess Palubiski from Rutherglen.
The Men's Premier League match commences at 1.30pm, while the Women's Premier League match starts at 3pm. The reserves matches will be played on the second pitch.
Beneath the Wisteria
Shepparton will have a virtual visit by climate change-concerned general practitioner Kate Wylie.
Dr Wylie will join via Zoom.
The South Australian doctor has long been concerned how climate change is impacting on the public and although she doesn’t raise the issue without prompting from her patients, it does come up opportunistically.
She says that if a patient mentions their concerns about asthma, she can then explain how climate change can worsen that difficulty.
The Zoom event featuring Dr Wylie is free, starts at 11am, lasts for about an hour and there will be a Q&A session. The session can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3uXApgt
Questions about the event should be directed to Beneath the Wisteria convenor Robert McLean at 0400 502 199 or via email to r.mclean7@icloud.com
Sunday
Lunch and a chat with the Commissioner for LGBTQIA+ communities
Victorian Commissioner for LGBTQIA+ communities Todd Fernando is coming to Shepparton to join the local community in a lunch. Beginning at noon at the North Shepparton Community and Learning Centre, 10-14 Parkside Dve, the event will be a chance to connect with old friends and meet some new, and feature live performances from LGBTQIA+ musicians. Please register for catering purposes and advise dietary requirements to Damien on 0418 511 562.
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Variety Music Day
Emcee Val Cosway will lead the event with guest artist Venessa Warra; all walk-up artists must use The Night Owls band, no backing tracks, and ring John no later than Friday, July 22.
Doors open at 11am for a noon start at the Shepparton Harness Racing Club, 758 Melbourne Rd Hwy, Kialla on Sunday, July 24.
A barbecue lunch will be available for purchase, with free coffee and tea, raffles, door prizes, nifty-fiftys and meat trays to be won.
Entry is $10 and face masks must be worn unless eating or drinking.
For information contact John on 0400 170 339.
Cricketers Arms country music
On Thursday, July 28 at the Cricketers Arms Hotel Mooroopna enjoy some country music from 1pm to 4pm with guest artist Wayne Horsburgh.
Doors open at 11.30am with meals at noon. Entry is $10 for music and dancing, with proceeds to the homeless.
Bookings prior to the event to Joyce on 0408 218 411.
Solar City Country Music Club
Callum Gleeson will be the guest artist at the Solar City Country Club event on Sunday, August 14, with band The Night Owls.
Held at the Shepparton Harness Racing Club, 758 Melbourne Rd Hwy, Kialla, from noon to 5pm.
Nifty-fiftys, raffles, meat trays and a barbecue lunch available for purchase; face masks must be worn unless eating or drinking.
Entry is $7 for members, otherwise $8. For information contact John on 0400 170 339.
Shepparton Croquet Club
Winter playing times are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 12.30pm for a 1pm start. A game for all ages — beginners welcome. All equipment supplied, flat sole shoes must be worn. Proof of vaccination must be shown. Inquiries to the secretary at sheppartoncroquetclub@gmail.com or phone 0419 002 682.
Calling all bagpipers
Goulburn Valley Pipes and Drums members desperately need experienced pipers and drummers to join the band. Members would also welcome people wishing to learn to play the bagpipes or side, tenor or bass drum. Members practise on Thursday from 7pm in the hall at The Hub, Morrell St, Mooroopna. For information phone Eileen Mackie on 0420 350 216.
Over-60s Friendship Group
A friendly social group meets every second Tuesday of each month at 6pm at Casablanca Restaurant, 125 High St, Shepparton, for a meal and to discuss the coming month’s itinerary for day and evening outings. Singles, friends and couples all welcome. No committee, fees, or commitment to attend outings. For information, phone David on 0409 133 044 or Jan on 0458 211 104.
Lodge Eshcol
Members of the public interested in joining Lodge Eshcol are encouraged to apply. The Freemason group is looking for new members to join its ranks to help give back to the Shepparton community. Contact Alan Thomson on 0402 284 797 for details.