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

4th October 2013

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Souvenir Exhibition

Exhibition on display until 15th October 2013 at the Portland Maritime Discover Centre, Lee

Breakwater 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 January2014. Open daily from 10am-12noon and 1pm-4pm (except Good Friday and Christmas

Day). Cost on entry.

Winding A Path To The Sea

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

entry.

Special DeliveryExhibition 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 onentry.

Photographic Exhibition "Eubalaena Australis 2013"

A photographic exhibition displaying images of this year's collection of Portland's Southern

Right Whales. This is Vanessa Reid's first solo photographic exhibition which will be on displayfor public viewing between Wednesday, 16 October to Wednesday, 6 November 2013 at

Julia Street Creative Space, 19 Julia Street, Portland. Opening times: Monday to Friday 10am-

4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm (open all day during Upwelling Festival). Admission free.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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

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


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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 11.30am 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 from10am 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 further

information contact Amber, ph: 5521 7820, email: [email protected] or web:www.kyeema.martinscomputers.com.au

Wednesday 9th October 2013

Portland Croquet Club - Come and Try Day

Portland Croquet Club invites you to attend their FREE Come and Try Day in the Botanic

Gardens, Cliff Street, Portland from 1pm3pm. Flat shoes to be worn. Equipment supplied.

For further information ph: 5523 4463 or email:[email protected]


2013 Seniors Great Day Out event

Event to be held at the Portland Civic Hall, Bentinck Street, commencing at 10am. An

invitation is extended to all seniors who are aged over 55 years to join the fun day ofentertainment with our main act, Denise Drysdale. Cost on entry. Bookings to the event and

registration for bus transportation is essential, please RSVP to Sandra Robertson, ph: 5522 2254

or email:[email protected]

Thursday 17 October 2013

Cancer Council Victoria - Portland Group Spring Shopping Spree

Shopping Spree starting at 6pm. Support local businesses and receive great. Enjoy shopping,supper and prizes with friends. Tickets available at Plaza Clothing. All enquiries to Jenny ph:

0427 607 013 after 6pm.

Saturday 26th October 2013

Music to Move to Cabaret Style

Portland Citizens Brass band presents its 2nd Cabaret Style evening of entertainment onSaturday 26th October. Featuring Brass Band and surprise local artists, a little bit of trivia and a

lot of fun. BYO food and drink. Bookings to Sharryn, ph: 5526 5320 or 0427 074 248. Portland

Civic Hall doors open at 6.30pm.
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Friday 1st November 2013

Rotary Art Show

Opening by the Premier of Victoria Dr. Denis Napthine, Civic Hall 7 pm - Roaring TwentiesTheme. Saturday 2nd November 2013 from 10 am6 pm, Sunday 3rd November 2013 from10

am 3 pm. Tickets at $25.00 - available from Portland Seaview Real Estate ph: 55233822 or

Portland Locksmith ph: 55233699.

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

Performing at the Portland Arts Centre at 7.30pm. Cost on entry. For further information ph:

5522 2263.

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.

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.

Fawthrop Wednesday Walking GroupNeed 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 after

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


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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. Greatexercise 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.

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. Enquiriescontact Karen ph: 0437 795 522.

South Portland DanceDance to be held on the third Saturday of every month from 8pm to midnight at the SouthPortland 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.

ABC Open Free Workshops

Portland Neighbourhood Co-ordination program, along with ABC Open and Workskills isproud to offer ABC Open Free Workshops. They run from October 4 th fortnightly until

December. Booking are Essential prior to beginning workshops. Please contact Workskills on

5523 1645 or call into our office in Pioneer Plaza for more information.

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