WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND
Saturday Kyabram Fauna Park
Get up close and personal with native animals at Australia’s newest accredited zoo.
Children can feed a living dinosaur at the Cassowary Encounter, pat the Aussie teddy bear at the Koala Encounter or hang out with the resident dingos at the Dingo Encounter.
These fantastic experiences will be running until May 31. Go to the park’s website for more information.
Canoeing on the Goulburn
This weekend RiverConnect, Shepparton Canoe Club, Paddle Victoria and Activities in the Park are hosting a free guided paddle tour of the Goulburn River.
Sessions are on Saturday and Sunday. Session one: 9.30am to 11.30am — from Kaieltheban Park boat ramp, Archer St, Mooroopna, to Dainton's Bridge boat ramp, Shepparton. Session two: 1.30pm to 3.30pm — from Dainton's Bridge boat ramp, Shepparton to Jordan's Bend, North Shepparton.
A shuttle bus will return participants to the starting location and all equipment will be provided, including life jackets.
This event is open to all skill levels and children must be accompanied by an adult.
The Secret Garden Gigs
Experience the best-kept secret on Saturday night with the most mysterious gig in Shepparton.
Pack a picnic and bring your own booze for a night of live music; the location of which is kept a secret until just before the gig.
Get your tickets to find out more.
Beneath the Wisteria
Steve Brooks will talk on Saturday at 11am with those who meet Beneath the Wisteria in Shepparton.
Mr Brooks goes to next month’s federal election as the endorsed Liberal Party candidate and will have ample time to talk about his party’s policies, particularly with reference to its position on climate change.
Saturday’s session is free, lasts for about an hour and meets in the Chinese Gardens, which are a part of Monash Park behind the Senior Citizens Centre in Welford St.
While Mr Brooks will talk about what he will do for the people of Nicholls if he is elected on May 21, those who join the gathering will be able to question the candidate.
Yoga and Wayapa Wuurrk
Using the foundational wellbeing tools of yoga and Wayapa Wuurrk, people of any age or ability can join and explore their connection to nature through motion, mediation and sensory awareness.
Head along to Australian Botanic Gardens, Kialla Tip Rd, on Saturday, from 10am to 11am.
Sunday Nature recycled art
Explore nature, gather your materials within the park surrounds and create an amazing artwork at the Katandra West Recreation Reserve on Sunday at 10am.
Women-only swimming
Enjoy a swim in Aquamoves' indoor 25m, leisure and hydrotherapy pools or relax in the sauna and spas in the company of other women on Sunday from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Aquamoves is on Tom Collins Dve, Shepparton.
Community billboard Youanmite Hall annual ball
Youanmite Hall annual ball is on Friday, April 29, at 8pm. Enjoy music from Ian Stewart Music, Star Matron and Beau. Lucky door, raffle and dance prizes and a country-style supper. Admission: adult $12, student $5. Inquiries to Ray on 0417 113 861.
Landcare annual Farm Forum 2022
This year our annual Farm Forum sessions are focusing on farm safety and farmer health.
Topics of discussion will be: farm safety; crime prevention, with advice from Victoria Police; and managing future droughts.
There will be plenty of activities for the kids and a free lunch will be provided.
Come along and join your fellow farmers for three informative sessions to help protect your farming future.
This free event will be held at the Sir Ian McLennan Centre, Joyce Reid Dve, Mooroopna, on Saturday, April 30, from 10am.
Open garden and plant sale
A real eye-opener at Goulburn Valley Health Extended Care Auxiliary president Lisa Ladas’s home (mostly succulents). Head along on Saturday, April 30, at 34 Canterbury Ave, from 10am to 4pm, with proceeds going to Mary Coram and Grutzner House. Spoil yourself with a cuppa and fresh homemade biscuits and find great Mother’s Day gifts.
Safe plates
Neighbourhood Watch Greater Shepparton in conjunction with Tatura and Toolamba Lions will facilitate a Safe Plate Day in Hogan St, Tatura, opposite the police station on Saturday, April 30, from 10am to 1pm. This is the process of providing and fitting safety screws to vehicle registration plates to prevent them being stolen, for a gold coin donation.
Tribute to Dr Michael Kamerjarin
The community of Kialla Lakes together with Dr Michael Kamerjarin’s family and friends have arranged a memorial walk to celebrate his life.
Dr Kamerjarin was a special human. He was a general surgeon at Goulburn Valley Health from 2006 to 2015; but after being diagnosed with MS he had to give all that up.
He became well known as a regular walker/wheeler around Lake Kialla, where he would stop and talk to all and sundry and make people feel special and valued.
He passed away in April last year of cancer aged 59, and one of his wishes was for our community, friends and family to have a walk around the lake, just as he did so many times for more than 15 years.
The event on Sunday will start of the back of the Kamenjarin family home, 15 Illawarra Crt, Kialla, at 10.30am for a walk around Lake Kialla, followed by a short walk to the Kialla Shop/Milk Bar for a cuppa and a quick catch up.
Calling all bagpipers
The members of the Goulburn Valley Pipes and Drums desperately need experienced pipers and drummers to join the band. Members would also welcome persons 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.
Contact Eileen Mackie 0420 350 216 for more information.
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 months’ 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.