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SUNDAY MARCH 17TH SUNDAY FAMILY DAYPROUDLY SPONSORED BY EMPOWERING EAGLEHAWK INC. 11.00 am – 3.00pmCanterbury Park, EaglehawkDon’t miss this fabulous family day. There will be a huge range of activities for whole family participation and entertainment. ALL ACTIVITIES FREE. Food and drinks available for purchase, or bring a picnic lunch.Contact: 0434 769 862 Application Form: www.eaglehawkfestival.org.au

TONY McCAIG CYCLING CRITERIUMSPONSORED BY THE EAGLEHAWK Y SERVICE CLUB 1.00 pm – 4.00pm approxStart and finish at Market Street Circuit includes Panton, Napier and Seymoure Street.Contact: 0409 945 506

FOLK & DECORATIVE ART EXHIBITION SPONSORED BY EAGLEHAWK UFS DISPENSARY10.00am – 4.00pmEaglehawk Citizens Brass Band rooms (Opposite ALDI Supermarket)Presenting a group exhibition of new works, including contemporary works on canvas, traditional European Folk Art and a display of fabric painting. Guest artist Judy-Anne Cantwell will exhibit.Devonshire Tea served at a cost of $3.00 Entry $3.00 – Contact: 5446 9183

EAGLEHAWK HERITAGE SOCIETY EXHIBITION1.00pm – 4.00pmOld Court House - Sailors Gully Road, EaglehawkIncludes exhibits, research (fees apply) and Log Lockup. Entry $2, Children free Contact: 5446 9528

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MARCH 13TH TO 22ND 2019

BENDIGO ART SOCIETY “ART EXHIBITION”10.00 am – 4.00pmSt Peters Church Hall High Street, EaglehawkSee an inspiring display of Art Work from local artistsEntry: Gold coin donation Contact: 0448 591 387 for more info, or to submit an entry

FLOWER SHOWSPONSORED BY EAGLEHAWK UFS DISPENSARY11.00am – 3.00pmEaglehawk Town HallEaglehawk Town Hall will be a blaze of colour and the delicious aroma of cut flowers. This is your chance to see prize winning Dahlias competing in the 48th Eaglehawk Championship. Up to 500 entries are expected in the Flower Show, which include Roses, Cut Flowers, Pot Plants, Children’s Novelty and Vegetable exhibits.Entry: Donation $2 Contact 5446 9098

MONDAY MARCH 18TH

TRIVIA NIGHT7pm for 7.30pm start Eaglehawk Town HallMake up tables of six or book individually and be assigned a table. There are major and minor prizes to be won, a silent auction, and ‘Lucky lollipops’ at $5 a pop. Tea and coffee available. BYO drinks (non-alcoholic) and nibbles. Proceeds go to Bendigo Chaplaincy Committee, to support Korus Connect Chaplains in Bendigo’s government schools.Entry: $15 per person Contact: 5442 1732 or 5448 3912 by Friday 16th March

TUESDAY MARCH 19TH

POSSUM SKIN CLOAKS DISPLAY 10.00am – 5.00pm Eaglehawk Library - 1 Sailors Gully Road, EaglehawkSee the magnificent possum cloaks made by Bendigo’s aboriginal community for the knowledge and enjoyment of all.Presented by Goldfields LibrariesContact 5446 7577 or eaglehawk@ncgrl.vic.gov.au

FREE FILM NIGHTSPONSORED BY STAR CINEMA & EAGLEHAWK DAHLIA & ARTS FESTIVALDoors and Bar opens at 6.30pmEaglehawk Town HallCome along and enjoy viewing the acclaimed film “THREE SUMMERS”, while comfortably seated in the new couches at the Star Cinema.As this is a free event Bookings are essential. Contact 5446 2025

FRIDAY MARCH 22ND

POSSUM SKIN CLOAKS DISPLAY 9.30am – 12.30pmEaglehawk Library - 1 Sailors Gully Road, EaglehawkSee the magnificent possum cloaks made by Bendigo’s aboriginal community for the knowledge and enjoyment of all.Presented by Goldfields LibrariesContact 5446 7577 or eaglehawk@ncgrl.vic.gov.au

E AG L E H AWK

Gala FairStreet Procession

Itchy Feet Pep BandTrivia Night

Free Sunday Family DayCycling Criterium

Flower Show

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 13TH

FESTIVAL OPENING EAGLEHAWK TOWN HALL6.30 pm Short films by local Secondary Schools Students Sponsored by the family of the late Lola Miller AM, BEM 7.00pm Official Festival Opening We are honoured to have Mr Daniel Giles, OAM a former City of Greater Bendigo Citizen of the year, officially open the Festival this year.Winners of the Literary Competition will be announced along with the Flack Advisory Youth Scholarship and the Lola Miller Short Film competition. Public invited. A light supper will be provided. Contact: 5446 9098

FRIDAY MARCH 15TH BENDIGO ART SOCIETY “ART EXHIBITION”10.00 am – 4.00pm St Peters Church Hall - High Street, EaglehawkSee an inspiring display of Art Work from local artistsEntry: Gold coin donation7.00pm – 9.00 pm Opening Night 7.30 pm Official Opening Light refreshments and announcement of winners of art awards by Kareen Anchen. Entry: $5.00 – Contact: 0448 591 387 for further info or to submit an entry.

LITTLE WORLD DINKA/ARABIC STORYTIME 10.30am – 11.15am Eaglehawk Library 1 Sailors Gully Road, EaglehawkJoin us for bi-lingual stories, songs and rhymes for 3-5 year olds and their families.Presented by Goldfields LibrariesContact 5446 7577 or eaglehawk@ncgrl.vic.gov.au

POSSUM SKIN CLOAKS DISPLAY 9.30am – 12.30pmEaglehawk Library - 1 Sailors Gully Road, EaglehawkSee the magnificent possum cloaks made by Bendigo’s aboriginal community for the knowledge and enjoyment of all.Presented by Goldfields LibrariesContact 5446 7577 or eaglehawk@ncgrl.vic.gov.au

SATURDAY MARCH 16TH

POSSUM SKIN CLOAKS DISPLAY 9.30am – 12.30pm Eaglehawk Library - 1 Sailors Gully Road, EaglehawkSee the magnificent possum cloaks made by Bendigo’s aboriginal community for the knowledge and enjoyment of all.Presented by Goldfields LibrariesContact 5446 7577 or eaglehawk@ncgrl.vic.gov.au

BUSKERS IN THE BOROUGH 2019SPONSORED BY FLACK ADVISORY10.00am – 11.00amBuskers of Primary and Secondary school age will be performing on the sidewalks of Eaglehawk for your entertainment. Contact 0434 769 862, Majors Sports store, or www.eaglehawkfestival.org.au, to obtain an entry form. Entries close 8th March 2019 at 5pm.

BENDIGO ART SOCIETY “ART EXHIBITION”10.00 am – 4.00pmSt Peters Church Hall - High Street, EaglehawkSee an inspiring display of Art Work from local artistsEntry: Gold coin donation Contact: 0448 591 387 for further info or to submit an entry.

AROUND THE WORLD WITH PLAY DOUGH9.30am – 12.30pm Eaglehawk Library - 1 Sailors Gully Road, EaglehawkCreate some of the world’s most interesting natural and manmade features in playdough! All children will receive a free mini Play-Doh kit to keep on creating at home. For children aged 3+ years and their familiesPresented by Goldfields LibrariesContact 5446 7577 or eaglehawk@ncgrl.vic.gov.au

GALA FAIR10.00am – 5.00pmCanterbury Park, EaglehawkA wonderful time for all the family with afternoon tea, hot food, snow cones, fairy floss, cold drinks, Lucky envelopes, spinning wheel, book stall, plant sales, clowns, face painting and lots more to see and enjoy. Fantastic entertainment and rides for the children, including Ferris wheel, Motor bikes and Merry-go-round. Entertainment provided by the Itchy Feet pep Band after the Parade.Entry to the park is free - Contact: 5446 9172

EAGLEHAWK HERITAGE SOCIETY EXHIBITION10.00 am – 4.00pmOld Court House - Sailors Gully Road, EaglehawkIncludes exhibits, research (fees apply) and entry to log Lockup. Cornish Society researchers on duty.Entry $2, Children free - Contact: 5446 9528

ACCESS CREATIVE STUDIOS (12 SHED ART)10.00 am – 2.00pm12 Sailors Gully Road, EaglehawkAn Art Exhibition celebrating the talents of local artists of all abilities. The artists at the studio will be embracing the theme of “We Are One” manifesting their own interpretations of that broad concept. Come along on Saturday and lose yourself in our eclectic world of bottomless imagination and passion. Contact: 0419 004 265

FOLK & DECORATIVE ART EXHIBITION SPONSORED BY EAGLEHAWK UFS DISPENSARY10.00am – 4.00pmEaglehawk Citizens Brass Band Rooms (Opposite ALDI Supermarket)Presenting a group exhibition of new works, including contemporary works on canvas, traditional European Folk Art and a display of fabric painting. Guest artist Judy-Anne Cantwell will exhibit.Devonshire Tea served at a cost of $3.00 Entry $3.00 – Contact: 5446 9183

EAGLEHAWK Y SERVICE CLUBS PRIMARY SCHOOLS CHALLENGE 11.45amSchools Relay Race starting at Eaglehawk Town Hall and continuing in High Street.Contact: 5443 9987

EAGLEHAWK UFS DISPENSARY GALA PARADE

12.30pm “WE ARE ONE”Eaglehawk will once again provide lots of colour and fun as the many local groups and schools join in the annual street procession, with this year’s theme “We are One”. The procession starts in Bright Street and proceeds to Darling Street along High Street. Other highlights include local Chinese Associations, vintage cars & tractors, floats, local pipe and brass bands and a Special appearance by the ITCHY Feet Pep Band. Entry forms can be downloaded from the web site and close on 25th February 2019.

Contact: 0481 092 780

CENTRAL VICTORIAN LION TEAMAfter Street ProcessionCanterbury Gardens, EaglehawkCentral Victorian Lion team consists of three Traditional Chinese Dance teams, Southern Lion, Dragon and ‘Fu Wa’ girls.The Team is proud to perform a show of Traditional Chinese Dance for 30 – 45 minutes.Contact: 0417 528 939

FLOWER SHOWSPONSORED BY EAGLEHAWK UFS DISPENSARY1.15pm – 4.00pmEaglehawk Town HallEaglehawk Town Hall will be a blaze of colour and the delicious aroma of cut flowers. This is your chance to see prize winning Dahlias competing in the 48th Eaglehawk Championship. Up to 500 entries are expected in the Flower Show which includes Roses, Cut Flowers, Pot Plants, Children’s Novelty and Vegetable exhibits.Entry: Donation $2 - Contact 5446 9098

‘We are One’ is an Inclusive Event

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