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Every Monday

BELLA A’CAPELLA

This small choir of enthusiastic singers meets every Monday at 7pm at the Uniting Church Hall on the corner of Hare and Pakenham Sts, Echuca. The harmonies produced are usually in four parts, without musical accompaniment. Newcomers are most welcome. The group meets all year round except for a six-week break in the middle of winter. Follow on Facebook or phone 0458 916 910.

Every Tuesday

ECHUCA DANCE GROUP SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING

Come and join a friendly group of dancers, visitors always welcome. Echuca Moama Uniting Church Hall, Hare St, Echuca, every Tuesday from 6.30pm.

Every Wednesday

ECHUCA DANCE GROUP BALLROOM DANCING LESSONS

Come and join a friendly group of dancers, visitors always welcome. Echuca Moama Uniting Church Hall, Hare St, Echuca, every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8pm. Contact Dave on 0419 374 627.

Every Saturday

ECHUCA-MOAMA PARKRUN

Free, timed 5km run or walk open to any member of the community. 8am sharp, Echuca Lions Park. Participants must register online at parkrun.com.au and scan a QR code upon entry.

First and third Saturday of the month

ECHUCA FARMERS’ MARKET

From 8am until midday at 111 Hare St, Echuca. Cooked breakfast and coffee, wide variety of stalls. Contact 0437 746 459.

Photo: Murray River Council

First Sunday and third Friday of the month

MR PERFECT

A great chance to get out of the house and into the sun and meet people from your own community. Family, friends, men, women and children are all welcome. Mental health discussion is purely optional. A free monthly barbecue is held on the first Sunday of every month from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Apex Park in High St, Echuca. A free monthly coffee meet-up is held on the third Friday of every month from 1pm at Beechworth Bakery in High St, Echuca. Contact Andy Rogers on 0467 094 061.

Third Saturday of the month

RUSHWORTH MARKET

Plenty on offer from 8am to 1pm at the historic High St in Rushworth. Contact 0408 354 154.

First and third Thursday of the month

THE CAMPASPE QUILTERS

The Campaspe Quilters group meets at the Echuca Library meeting room at 7pm. Contact Deb on 0409 527 463 or Kris on 0407 029 895.

Second Saturday of the month

GIRGARRE FARMERS’ PRODUCE AND CRAFT MARKET

From 8am to noon at Progress Park Reserve on the corner of Winter Rd and Station St, Girgarre.

HOPWOOD GARDENS MARKET

Find local handcrafts, tasty treats and other wonders from 2pm to 8pm at Hopwood Gardens, Dickson St, Echuca. Entry is a gold coin donation.

STANHOPE MONSTER GARAGE SALE

Have a wander to find some treasures from 8.30am to 1pm at Birdwood Ave in Stanhope central business district. Entry is free.

Fortnightly

ECHUCA-MOAMA MARKET

The general market features all sorts, from collectables and treasures, clothing, accessories, to fresh produce, food and drinks and kids’ activities. At Kerrabee Soundshell Garden, Moama from 8am to 2pm every second Sunday. Contact Brianon on 0408 766 828.

Photo by Steve Huntley

March 4

RIVER DAZE

Get jazzy at Riverside Park, 13 Murray St, Barham. For tickets, visit: barhamkoondrook.com.au/riverdaze

March 6

COHUNA BRIDGE TO BRIDGE

Celebrate 30 years of trail runs and family fun in Gunbower Forest.

March 10-11

WAKOOL SHOW

Showgrounds & Recreation Reserve, Dampier St, Wakool.

March 10

KYABRAM RODEO

Strap in at the Kyabram Showgrounds, Allan St, Kyabram. Starts at 7pm.

March 11-12

MOULAMEIN FISHING COMPETITION

Wet a line at Endeavour Dve, Moulamein. Winner receives a $2000 prize and Cade Hickey Memorial trophy.

March 11

ELMORE BNS BALL

Elmore Events Centre, 48 Rosaia Rd, Burnewang. More information at Elmore BNS Ball’s Facebook page.

March 16-19

NSW GOLF OPEN

The NSW Open Golf Championship will tee off at Rich River Golf Club.

March 23-26

SOUTHERN 80

The nation’s largest ski race is set to light up the Murray River at Echuca-Moama, visit: southern80.com.au

March 25

GOOD TIMES FESTIVAL

Get settled on the Murray River at 467 Tuppal Rd, Tocumwal from 10am to midnight. Purchase tickets via Humanitix.

April 1

SHEPPARTON GV COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Country tunes, line-dancing and more at the Shepparton Showgrounds, purchase tickets via Moshtix.

April 6-11

CONFEST

The alternative bush camp-out festival will be held at Pretty Pine Rd, Moulamein. Visit: confest.org.au

April 8-9

NORTH SOUTH 50 SUPER SEDANS VICTORIA TITLE

Heartland Raceway, 2021 Centre Rd, Moama. View Heartland Raceway on Facebook for details.

April 9

ECHUCA HARNESS CLUB EASTER CUP

Easter Sunday at the Echuca Harness Club on Simmie St, Echuca.

April 15-16

FUN FLY EVENT

Model planes will take to the VMAA Flying Field on Watson Rd, Kanyapella. Pilot entry fee is $10 and free entry for spectators.

April 22

ECHUCA SWAP MEET

Rotary Park on Rose St, Echuca. Entry is $5, free for children under 15. Gates open at 7am for buyers.

LOCKINGTON VINTAGE RALLY

Market St, Lockington. For more information, see Lockington Vintage Rally on Facebook.

April 28-30

BARMAH MUSTER

The sounds of whip-cracking, stockmen, dogs, cattle and horses will take over the Barmah Racecourse Reserve at 45 Moors Rd, Barmah.

May 7

ECHUCA MOAMA WEDDINGS & EVENTS

Echuca Racing Club, Cnr Scott Rd and Murray Valley Hwy, Echuca. From 10am to 3pm.

May 13

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW

Echuca Paramount Theatre, 392 High St, Echuca. Visit: echucaparamount.com

May 26-28 and June 2-4

ECHUCA MOAMA THEATRE COMPANY

Shrek The Musical runs across two weekends at Paramount Theatre, 392 High St, Echuca.

July 27-30

WINTER BLUES FESTIVAL

Kick the winter blues with some top-notch live music. For details go to: winterblues.com.au/