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COMMUNITY DIARY 

Email details of events to [email protected]​.

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June 30-Aug 8, 11am-3pm daily
NAIDOC Art Exhibition: ArtSpace Wonthaggi. Hosted by the Bass Coast/South Gippsland Reconciliation Group.

Sat, July 11, 10am-12.30pm
Are you paying too much? Bring your electricity bill and find out if you can save some money with a different provider or plan. Free session hosted by TRPI (Totally Renewable Phillip Island), Phillip Island RSL. Free session. Register at humantix.
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Until July 12
Timelines
by Helen S. Tiernan:
 Berninneit art gallery. Catalogue launch & artist talk on Saturday 13 June, 2-4pm. Book at Trybooking.
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Sun, July 19, 1pm
Western Port Under Threat:
Berninneit. Public meeting organised by Phillip Island Conservation Society and Preserve Western Port. 

July-August
Health, ageing and wellness: Free program for U3A members and the wider community, with sessions running once per week over four weeks. Covers good nutrition, healthy living, exercises and managing stress. Email [email protected] to register interest. 
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Sun, Aug 2, 3-5pm
Up the Creek: 
Archie’s Creek District Choir and Invy Horn Jam join forces for a celebratory concert. Archies Creek Hall. Tickets at Trybooking.

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Sat, Aug 8, 7pm
Bush dance:
Dalyston hall. Gold coin donation

Regular events
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1st Sunday, 8am-1pm
Grantville Market
Stallholders welcome. Phone Di on 0418 581 816.


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First Wed, 10.30am-noon
Chatterbook:
A series of discussions about environmental issues.  Bunurong Environment Centre, Inverloch. All welcome. Register here. 

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Second Saturday, 10am-4pm
​Ceramics class: 
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Second Saturday, 10.30am-noon
Wonthaggi Food Collective: 
Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House. We are open again! Reasonably priced, mostly organic and plastic-free. We are slow and inexperienced but friendly and welcoming.
Price list and Flier

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​Wednesday 11-12.30am
Light of Day Choir

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U3A Games Club: 2nd Wednesday, 2-3.30pm
Waterline Library, Grantville 


​Coronet Bay Community Garden
Every Thursday at 10am & 
every 2nd Sunday at 10am 
Fred Gration Reserve, Bantering Bay Road
Coronet Bay (Behind Community Hall). Refer to Facebook for details or ring
Len on 0402 921 577 or Di on  0428 599 621. 
​The Chorus (Wonthaggi Community Choir)
Thursdays 7pm. Open to both new and experienced singers. Please bring a display folder for music. The ability to read music is not necessary. Cost $5 (pay if you can).
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Poetry night:
Every fourth Wednesday, 7pm
Archies Creek Pub. Taking a break for now. 

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Waterline Creative Arts Group
2nd & 4th Sunday, 11am-2pm​

Coronet Bay Luminous Galleries:
A group of artists and artisans (most very amateur) but enthusiastic,
put on a creditable display several times per year.  We encourage anyone
to join and have some fun with paint etc. 
email: [email protected] or 0428 599 621  
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Tuesdays, 1-3pm
Island Harmony Choir. St Johns Uniting Church, Cowes. New members welcome. No audition required and you do not need to be able to read music. Contact Tony Norquay on 0418 134 709 or [email protected]

First Tuesday, 1-4 pm
Ibis Writers:
Meeting Room, Vietnam Veterans Museum, 25 Veterans Drive, Newhaven (behind Airstrip). All Bass Coast writers welcome. Share experiences, learn about writing opportunities, and get encouraging feedback on work in progress in a supportive collegiate atmosphere. Inquiries: Ian Robinson on 0407 240 024.
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Third Sunday, 10am-noon
Wonthaggi Fixit Café:  Wonthaggi Men’s Shed, near the old station. Bring your broken household items and let our skilled volunteers help give them new life. Coffee and cake while you wait. All repairs are free, but donations are welcome. Book at humanitix.

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Wednesdays, 2-3pm
Poet’s Corner.
Wonthaggi Library. Everyone is welcome. 

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Thursdays, 6pm
Let's dance:
Cape Paterson Hall

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Thursdays 1.15-3.15pm
Bass Coast Writers: Inverloch Community House in the Hub, 16 A'Beckett St, Inverloch. A supportive group for writers of all styles and capabilities. Email: [email protected]

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BCAS Camera Group:
3rd Saturday:

Details on the BCAS Camera Group Facebook page.
Email [email protected]. ​


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Second Sunday, 1-4pm
Open mic:
Goods Shed Wonthaggi.In conjunction with the Bass Coast Artists’ Society. BYO picnic, nibbles, drinks, etc. Inside or outside, depending on the weather. Free event but gold coin donation appreciated. More information: [email protected]

Wonthaggi Seed Bank and Nursery:
Seed collecting and weeding on Mondays, and seedbank propagation, weeding on Wednesdays 9.30am-noon. State Coal Mine Reserve. 
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Women Connect Hotspot Office
​9am-3pm Tues-Thurs:
reopens at PICAL Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.  Free Wi-Fi, printing and small business assistance. Our regular group activities are also gradually recommencing. Course guide at www.pical.org.au/courses

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River Garden: 
​2nd Saturday, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Short tour, Q&A, new volunteer inductions, tasks for all ages & abilities.

Australian Unemployed Workers Union:
First Monday, midday 
Wonthaggi Branch meets at the Harvest Centre Community Garden shed.

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