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Schedule for October 2009
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 Toastmasters International Colac Speakeasy Club  
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
to Wednesday, 9 December 2009

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Meetings held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
Communication and leadership program is presented in the friendly "learn by doing" atmosphere of a Toastmasters Club.
LOCATION: Colac ACE - 6 Murray Street - back entrance
CONTACT NAME: Cheryl Lang  PHONE: 5233 1336
EMAIL: chezlanga2002@yahoo.com.au

 Dog Obedience Training  
Sunday, 8 February 2009
to Sunday, 13 December 2009
Sunday Training weekly.
Every Tuesday at 6pm except the 2nd week training takes place on a Wednesday after the committee meeting at 6.00pm, training then from 7.30pm.
Training does not take place during the school holidays.
LOCATION: Central Reserve, Oval Nol Hockey Ground
CONTACT NAME: Terri Stephens  PHONE: 5231 5331

 Beeac Progress Association Meeting  
Monday, 9 February 2009
to Monday, 14 December 2009

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bi Monthly 2nd Monday of the month meeting.
LOCATION: Beeac Community Centre
CONTACT NAME: Beeac Progress Association  PHONE: 5234 6205
EMAIL: beeacpa@gmail.com

 Field and Game  
Saturday, 28 February 2009
to Saturday, 28 November 2009
Runs on the 4th Sunday of Every Month
LOCATION: Colac Field and Game, Westwoods Rd, Barongarook
CONTACT NAME: Phil Garlard  PHONE: 0418 523 363

 Apollo Bay Community Market  
Saturday, 8 August 2009
to Saturday, 12 June 2010

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Every Saturday.
Locally produced arts, cratfs, handmade, home grown produce and much much more.

LOCATION: Apollo Bay Foreshore
CONTACT NAME: Margaret Glance  PHONE: 5237 6156

 COLAC GARDEN EXPO  
Saturday, 3 October 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The 18th Annual Colac Garden Expo includes:
Special guest speakers:
* Robyn Culkin-Lawrence – Pruning & Maintenance of Fruit Trees
* Cape Otway Centre for Conservation & Ecology – Attracting Wildlife to your Garden
* Dale Goodacre – Indoor and Outdoor Colour Trends
* Lyn Armistead - Fresh & Artificial Floral Arrangements Demonstration
- Over 70 exhibitors/stalls including lifestyle and garden displays
- Children’s activity areas
- Fun for the whole family!
- Admission: Adults $6.00 Concession: $5.00 Children U16: FREE
LOCATION: Colac Showgrounds Cnr Bruce & Murray Sts Colac
CONTACT NAME: Gloria Marwood  PHONE: 52334 687 / 0428 334 687
WEB: www.smycolac.balrt.catholic.edu.au

 Otway Oktoberfest 2009  
Saturday, 3 October 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
It will be a day packed full of German Culture, with locally brewed Otway Ales and German style beers. Dance along to the love German music or try traditional German cuisine with plenty of activities for all to enjoy! So come out, don't miss out!
LOCATION: Otway Estate Winery and Brewery
CONTACT NAME: Mick Cashman  PHONE: 5233 8400
EMAIL: info@otwayestate.com.au
WEB: www.otwayestate.com.au

 Colac Orchid Show  
Saturday, 10 October 2009
to Sunday, 11 October 2009

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Colac Orchid Club - Orchid Show
LOCATION: Colac High School
CONTACT NAME: Geoff Beilby  PHONE: 52358252
EMAIL: geoff.beilby@bigpond.com

 10th Annual Birregurra Weekend Festival  
Saturday, 10 October 2009
to Sunday, 11 October 2009

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Birregurra Weekend Festival showcases the amazing local produce, craft, art and music to a wide audience from across Victoria. This delightful country festival encompasses all facets of regional life and is well supported by the Birregurra businesses and community members.
LOCATION: Main and Strachan Streets, Birregurra
CONTACT NAME: Rod Gray  PHONE: 5236 2205
EMAIL: rodgrayfurn@bigpond.com
WEB: www.birregurra.com/festival

 Great Ocean Road Fire Expo  
Sunday, 11 October 2009
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
A free information and exhibition event being opened by Christine Nixon and with
keynote speakers, Kevin Tolhurst and David Packham along with exhibitors
demonstrating and selling products all in relation to fire prevention, awareness,
preparedness and safety. An event everyone should attend
LOCATION: Lavers Hill P12 College
CONTACT NAME: Angela Heard  PHONE: 5237 5251
EMAIL: shelterptyltd@bigpond.com

 Red Rock Classic  
Sunday, 11 October 2009
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Cycling road race for Veteran men and women (35 yrs minimum). A handicap event which completes four loops around Red Rock and concluding with hill top finish at the top of Red Rock.
LOCATION: Commences - Cororooke Hall
CONTACT NAME: Gary Legg  PHONE: 5233 0000
EMAIL: gary.legg@fonterra.com
WEB: colacvets.atspace.com/

 Jayco Herald Sun Tour  
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
10:30 AM
The event is an internationally ranked professional cycling race that will be staged from 11-17 October throughout Regional Victoria. The race will feature 15 teams each comprising 7 professional riders. The event is Australia oldest cycling stage race and considered a Hallmark
LOCATION: Memorial Square, Colac
CONTACT NAME: Paula Ewing  PHONE: 9862 0203
EMAIL: paula@tlsports.com.au
WEB: www.jaycoheraldsuntour.com.au

 Jayco Herald Sun Tour  
Wednesday, 14 October 2009 - 2:00 PM The event is an internationally ranked professional cycling race that will be staged from 11-17 October throughout Regional Victoria. The race will feature 15 teams each comprising 7 professional riders. The event is Australia oldest cycling stage race and considered a Hallmark
LOCATION: Apollo Bay
CONTACT NAME: Paula Ewing  PHONE: 9862 0203
EMAIL: paula@tlsports.com.au
WEB: www.jaycoheraldsuntour.com.au

 Family History Seminar  
Saturday, 17 October 2009
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Speakers and Topics
Susie Zada - Never judge a book by it’s cover
Anne Grant - Immigrant Ships & Passengers through Portland
Joy Roy - VIC PRO - How to work from home or visit PRO
Susan McLean - Researching Scottish Families from Australia

LOCATION: St.Andrews Hall
CONTACT NAME: Molly Veale  PHONE: 5232 1169

 Youth Council Skate Park Project Painting Day  
Saturday, 17 October 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The day when our artist is in town to complete the painting of the surfaces. Refreshments will be on sale
LOCATION: Colac Skate Park
CONTACT NAME: Katherine Attrill  PHONE: 5232 9418
EMAIL: katherine.attrill@colacotway.vic.gov.au

 Colac Lions Sunday Market  
Sunday, 18 October 2009
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Stalls include produce, crafts, plants, cakes etc.
New stall holders welcome - public liability insurance mandatory.
LOCATION: Memorial Square, Murray Street
CONTACT NAME: Jan Dowif  PHONE: 5231 4461

 Cressy Quilt and Craft Show  
Sunday, 18 October 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A show displaying quilts and crafts. Cressy district will also display prize of winning Cressy 100year celebration quilt
LOCATION: Cressy Public Hall
CONTACT NAME: Sonia Plant  PHONE: 5238 8441
EMAIL: sonpla@clearmail.com.au

 Beeac 150th Celebration  
Thursday, 22 October 2009
to Saturday, 24 October 2009
TBA
LOCATION: Beeac Township
CONTACT NAME: Beeac Progress Association  PHONE: 5234 6205
EMAIL: beeacpa@gmail.com

 Adult Day Activity Centre Gala Event  
Friday, 23 October 2009
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
The Colac Area Health Adult Day Activity Centre is holding a community event to raise funds for the program. Please join us for a special day of old time dancing and toe-tapping fun with The Frank Lawrence Band.
Dress: Semi formal
Cost: $20 per person (includes a 2 course meals, tea/coffee and entertainment)
Lucky Door prises and prises for best dressed gentleman and lady.

LOCATION: City Bowls Club, Central Reserve, Gravesend Street
CONTACT NAME: Doreen Johnstone  PHONE: 5232 5351
EMAIL: dtjohnstone@swarh.vic.gov.au

 Warrion 99th Annual Flower Show  
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
2 Sessions - 2pm until 5pm & 7.30pm until 10pm.

An event showcasing flowers, shrubs, cooking, produce, handcrafts and schoolwork. Entries are judged and then on public display.



LOCATION: Warrion Public Hall
CONTACT NAME: Barbara Hallyburton  PHONE: 0409 348 223

 Youth Council Skate Park Project Open Day  
Saturday, 31 October 2009
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A day to showcase the newlook skate park to the community. Entertainment. Refreshments will be on sale
LOCATION: Colac Skate Park
CONTACT NAME: Katherine Attrill  PHONE: 5232 9418
EMAIL: katherine.attrill@colacotway.vic.gov.au

   

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