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For further information please contact the Portland Visitor Information Centre on 1800 035 567.

20th September 2013

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Portland Town Hall - Celebrating 150 Years

On 21 September 1863 the foundation stone for the new Portland Town Hall was laid byWilliam Learmonth, Chairman of the Municipality of Portland. This exhibition commemorates

150 years of this heritage listed building. Featured items include the original drawings from acompetition to design the new Town Hall by engineer John Barrows, and eventual winner,

surveyor and architect Alexander Ross. This is possibly the first public showing of these

drawings in 150 years. Also included are portraits of past Portlands mayors up to the mid 20thcentury, and significant items related to Portlands civic past. Now known as History House,

the former town hall is home to the Portland Family History Group and a social history display

from Councils Cultural Collection. Exhibition on display at the Portland Arts Centre untilFriday, 11 October 2013 between 9am5pm. For further information contact Lynda ph: 5522

2263 or email:[email protected] web:www.glenelg.vic.gov.au

Anne FrankA history for today

Exhibition on display at the Casterton Town Hall until 4 October. Venue open weekdays from9am-5pm except Public Holidays. Admission free. We suggest you allow an hour to view it.

The exhibition is recommended for all ages from grade 6 and up.

Souvenir Exhibition

Exhibition on display until 15th October 2013 at the Portland Maritime Discover Centre, LeeBreakwater Road, Portland. Open daily 9am5pm (except Christmas Day). Free admission.

Time Out

Clubs, social groups and community events of yesteryear are the focus of this display of

Portlands past. Exhibition on display at History House, Cliff Street, Portland until 31st January

2014. Open daily from 10am-12noon and 1pm-4pm (except Good Friday and Christmas

Day). Cost on entry.

International Committee of the Red Cross: Missing Lives photography exhibition

Sixteen years on from the wars in Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia, and 12 years after the end of theconflict in Kosovo, thousands of civilians still remain unaccounted for. The photos, by award-

winning British photographer Nick Danziger, document the plight of families still waiting for

news of loved ones who went missing during the wars in the former Yugoslavia. Beside each

photograph is a short description of the missing person and their familys search for answers,

compiled by Canadian writer Rory MacLean. Missing Lives, which was first shown in London,United Kingdom in 2010 will be shown at the Portland Library, Bentinck Street, Portland from 16

September until 27th September 2013.
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Winding A Path To The Sea

Take a nostalgic journey along the Glenelg River with this exhibition looking at the river from a

historic perspective. Exhibition on display at the Casterton Town Hall (Foyer), 67 Henty Street,Casterton until 9th February 2014. Open weekdays 9am-5pm except Public Holidays.

Admission free.

Touring GlenelgRecent Acquisitions

Exhibition on display at History House, Cliff Street, Portland until 29 March 2014. Open daily

from 10am to 12noon and 1pm to 4pm (except Good Friday and Christmas Day). Cost on

entry.

Special Delivery

An exhibition of paper ephemera from Councils Cultural Collection - first day covers,commemorative envelopes, telegrams, letter cards, greeting cards and older style postcards.These items reference places, organisations, businesses and significant events from acrossGlenelg Shire. Exhibition on display at History House, Cliff Street, Portland until 27 October

2013. Open daily from 10am to 12noon and 1pm to 4pm (except Good Friday and Christmas

Day). Cost on entry.

PERFORMING ARTS

Wednesday 9th October 2013

The Book Club Australias leading stage actress, Helpmann Award winner AmandaMuggleton, reprises her role as genteel housewife and mother Deborah, who has an

addiction Im a bookaholic, she confesses. I just cant help myself. The spice of Deborahs

life is her book club. For the women who take part, its a meeting of minds and their very

different lifestyles. For Deborah, the club is a chance to gather the juicy gossip of her friends

lives and relationships. But when a famous author joins the group for a study session,

Deborahs own life suddenly switches from an old wives tale to the stuff of erotic fiction. Theensuing affair takes her love of linguistics to a whole new level. Performing at the Portland Arts

Centre at 7.30pm. Cost on entry. For further information ph: 5522 2263.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Now until 2nd October 2013

Julia Street Creative Space Spring Sale The Artist Group from Julia Street Creative Spare arehaving a Supa-Dupa Spring Sale. All art will be original paintings by local artists and will sell for

$300 or less, some even under $100. The art can be viewed at the Julia Street Creative SpaceGallery until 2nd October. Opening times 10am-4pm weekdays and 10am-1pm Saturdays.

Dont miss out on this unique opportunity to buy some original art at excellent prices. For

further information ph: 5523 6566.


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Saturday 21st September

Portland Film Society screening Chinese Takeaway The Portland Film Society screens an

Argentinean comedy / drama, "Chinese Takeaway" (M). The evening begins at 7.30, andincludes shorts and supper. Visitors are welcome to join us at The Portland Arts Centre, cnr

Glenelg and Bentinck Street. Please contact Bronwyn 5523 6186, 0400 911 580 for more

information.

Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Book Chat Come along to Book Chat - an informal discussion of who is reading what and achance to look at the library's newest acquisitions. To be held from 12:30pm - 1:30am at the

Portland Library. For further information contact the Portland Library, ph: 5522 2265, email:

[email protected] web:www.glenelglibraries.vic.gov.au

Friday 4th October 2013

Hat Making Workshop Hat making workshop for a fun Alice in Wonderland themed event.Learn to make whacky hats with Julia Street Creative Space and Ausdance Victoria Chief Hat

Maker from 10am 11.30 am. Free. To be held at Julia Street Creative Space, 19 Julia

Street, Portland. Bookings: Nikki Pevitt ph: 5523 6566.

Friday 4th October 2013

The Alice Project Launch Dont be late for a very important date, hop into the Alice Project

with the launch on Friday 4 October. Hear about the Alice Project, join in on party games,

have morning tea, follow the footsteps and learn the Lobster Quadrille dance! To be heldfrom 11.30 12.30pm. Free. To be held at Julia Street Creative Space, 19 Julia Street,

Portland. Bookings: Katrina Rank ph: 9689 2055 or email:[email protected]

Saturday 5th October 2013

Kyeema Support Services Annual Spring Sale Day Annual Spring Sale Day to be held from

10am 2pm at the corner of Bridgewater Road and Lalor Street, Portland Come along forlots of food, stalls from Kyeema and our local community, Seawinds Nursery plant sale, music,

children's activities and much much more. We look forward to seeing you there! For furtherinformation contact Amber, ph: 5521 7820, email: [email protected] or web:

www.kyeema.martinscomputers.com.au

REGULAR ACTIVITIES

CEMA Bellydance Group

The CEMA Bellydance Group holds classes at Portland Arts Centre on Monday nights at 6pm.Come learn a fun Bellydance to the drum. Women of all ages & abilities welcome to join forfun, fitness and friendship. Contact Monica, ph: 0423 945 300 for further information. New

ladies welcome.
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Dance Class - Zumbellesque

Zumbellesque combining styles of Zumba moves, bellydance fusion and burlesque beats all

to modern music. It's a get fit and have fun class held at St Stephens Church Hall in PercyStreet every Tuesday night at 6:30pm-7:30 pm. Contact Gypsy Mischelle Star ph: 0418 717 555.All money raised goes to the Port Fairy Community House.

Learn to Dance

Learn to Dance session to be held every Tuesday at the South Portland Hall, Wellington Road,Portland. Beginners 7pm-8pm. Dancing 8pm-10pm. The Waltz, Modern Waltz, Rhumba, Tango,

Cha Cha, Swing, Fox Trot, Mambo. Cuppa and biscuits to finish. Entry fee small cost. Great

exercise for body and brain. Learn here dance anywhere. For further information contact

Ellie: 0438 233 424, Rob: 0428 381 772 or Wendy: 0438 091 007.

Fawthrop Wednesday Walking Group

Need to walk more? Like to meet others? The Wednesday Fawthrop Walking Group meets inHood Street Car Park at 8.55am for 9am walk around the lagoon. Free coffee or tea afterwalking. New members always welcome. For more information contact Rosemary, ph.

(03)5522 1175.

Portland Dance & Social Club

Meets every Wednesday at Portland South Hall, Wellington Road, Portland, dancing Old Time& New Vogue, from 7:30pm-9:30pm. Tuition available. Newcomers welcome. Admission fee

per night, first night free. For further information phone: (03) 5523 4498.

Friday Ladies Social Tennis

All ages & abilities are welcome to come along to Portland Lawn Tennis Club (Henty Park) on

FRIDAY AFTERNOONS for a social hit of tennis. Start time is 1pm. Cost to participate. Enquiries

contact Karen ph: 0437 795 522.

South Portland Dance

Dance to be held on the third Saturday of every month from 8pm to midnight at the South

Portland Hall, Wellington Road, Portland. All welcome. A plate of supper would be

appreciated. Tarragal Band playing. For further information Marie, ph: (03) 5523 4338.

No Great Hurries Walking Group

Meet at Heywood Mens Shed, 21 Barclay St, Heywood on Thursdays, 11am. Non

competitive. Encouragement provided. Cuppa available after the walk. All welcome.

Contact Barry or Terry on 5527 0563.


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CHILDRENS HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Wednesday 25th September 2013School Holiday Movie Cool Runnings Movie to be held at the former Star Cinema, Julia

Street Portland from 2pm 3.45pm. Free admission. Canteen available. For further

information contact on 0408 109 152. Activity supported by the SWCC.

Thursday 26th September 2013 and Thursday 3rd October 2013Movie Drumline PG and Cup Song workshop Come and see this great percussion movie at

the Portland Arts Centre October from 1 3pm. All welcome. No booking required. Admission

is free. This will be followed by a Cup Song workshop with Rosalea Collins at the Arts Centrefrom 3.15pm 4.15pm. Admission is free. Bookings essential for the workshop. To book call

1300 453 635. These events are part of the Glenelg Shire Councils Spring Holiday Program.

School Holidays activity

Join the CFA for games, stories and crafts about Good Fires, Bad Fires. There might even be a

visit from the fire truck! Event to be held on:

Wednesday, 25 September 2013 from 11am12noon at the Casterton Library. Thursday, 26 September 2013 from11am12noon at the Heywood Library. Friday, 27 September 2013 from 11am12noon at the Portland Library.

For further information ph: 5522 2265 or web:www.glenelglibraries.vic.gov.au

Create magical underwater sea creatures and sharks with tough teeth!Activity to be held as follows:

Casterton Library on Wednesday, 2 October 2013 from 11am- 12noon. Heywood Library on Thursday, 3 October 2013 from 11am12noon. Portland Library on Friday, 4 October 2013 from 11am12noon.

For further information ph: 5522 2265 or web:www.glenelglibraries.vic.gov.au
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