COMMUNITY DIARY
May 30 - June 25
UNCERTAINTY: Winter solstice exhibition at ArtSpace Wonthaggi. 
Sunday, June 11, 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: ellenhubble@gmail.com 
Sunday, June 18, 10am-noon
Fixit Cafe Wonthaggi: Harvest Centre, enter via Big W carpark. Info and bookings the Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House on 5672 3731. 
Sun, June 25, 2.30pm for 3pm
Film 'For Sama': Wonthaggi Cienema 
June 27-Aug 6
NAIDOC Art Exhibition: Wonthaggi ArtSpace showcases and celebrates local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Hosted by the Bass Coast and South Gippsland Reconciliation Group with support from the Bass Coast Reconciliation Network. Open daily 11am-3pm. 
Sun, July 2 1-3pm
Indigenous art exhibition: Wonthaggi ArtSpace. Official opening. Bookings essential. August 4-6
Bass Coast Shorts Film Festival: Wonthaggi Cinema. Short films from local, national and international film makers. |
Regular events
Wonthaggi Produce Swap:
2nd Sat from 10am-noon. Bring your excess vegies, herbs, seeds and go home with abundance from other people’s gardens. Make new friends, discuss and learn. Harvest Centre, behind Mitchell House. Enter through Big W car park. Coronet Bay Community Garden Inc
A group of enthusiastic gardeners who have built a very comprehensive garden in just over 3 years. We welcome all who would like to come and enjoy the garden, do a little work and follow with Coffee and snacks. email:coronetbaygarden@gmail.com Ph: 0438 271 649 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: coronetbayluminousgalleries@gmail.com or 0428 599 621 Waterline Living Library
3rd Sunday, 1.45pm. Corinella and District Community Centre. A community event to bring people together to share stories, learn from each other and connect. Enjoy delicious home-made afternoon teas. $4 donation to Community Centre food pantry. Just turn up. Inquiries: Jen Rutherford. waterlinelivinglibrary@gmail.com First Tuesday, 2-4 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. For further information contact Ian Robinson on 0407 240 024. 
Third Sunday, 10am-noon
Fixit Cafe Wonthaggi: Harvest Centre, enter via Big W carpark. Info and bookings the Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House on 5672 3731. 
Thursdays 1-3pm
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 gayleb@ozemmail.com.au 
BCAS Camera Group:
3rd Saturday: Details on the BCAS Camera Group Facebook page. Email bcascameragroup@gmail.com. 
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: ellenhubble@gmail.com Wonthaggi Seed Bank and Nursery:
Seed collecting and weeding on Mondays, and seedbank propagation, weeding on Wednesdays 9.30am-noon. State Coal Mine Reserve. 
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 
River Garden:
2nd Saturday, 9.30am - 12.30pm Short tour, Q&A, new volunteer inductions, tasks for all ages & abilities. 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. Australian Unemployed Workers Union:
First Monday, midday Wonthaggi Branch meets at the Harvest Centre Community Garden shed. |