All hail the 25°C days! This weekend, the spring sun is beaming down on a fresh batch of community events — theatre shows, a special walk around the lake and more await!
Friday
Fiddler on the Roof
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Fiddler on the Roof premiered on Broadway in 1964, capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide, and now it’s coming to Riverlinks WestSide. Shepparton Theatre Arts Group has rallied an ensemble of over 50, including two youth casts named Sunrise and Sunset (the adult cast will perform on all nights). This show is one not to be missed! L’Chaim!
*Recommended for ages eight and up.
Tickets can be purchased via Riverlinks: https://riverlinksvenues.online.red61.com.au/event/829:2011/
When: Friday, September 15 to Saturday, September 23
Where: Riverlinks WestSide, Echuca Rd, Mooroopna
Cost: Full $45, concession $40, entertainment package full $45, entertainment package concession $40, group (10+) $40, student (part-time) $35, under 12 $35
Contact: Riverlinks box office: 5832 9511
Saturday
40th Mammoth Scale Fly-In
For 40 years, the Valley Radio Flyers have hosted their ‘Mammoth Scale Fly-In’, and this year will undoubtedly be their best yet. Audiences of up to 300 flock to the Goulburn Valley purely for the two-day event. Come along, chat with the 80 pilots and see 120 large-scale model aircraft on display and in the air.
For more information, visit https://www.valleyradioflyers.com.au/
When: 10am to 4pm on September 16 and 17
Where: Field location: 935 Kerrs Rd, Karramomus
Cost: Public entry $5, under 16 free
Contact: Leslie Sawyer on 0427 215 704 or vrfshepp@gmail.com
Death Café at GV Hospice
Have you ever thought about death? GV Hospice is hosting a Death Café on Saturday for all to enjoy the provided tea, coffee, cake and sandwiches while chatting about thoughts and views about death — what it means to them and how it has or will impact their lives.
*Death Cafés are not about providing advice, comfort or counselling and have no religious intent.
When: Open for one hour, starting at 10.30am
Where: Goulburn Valley Hospice Care Service, 102 Balaclava Rd, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: Robert McLean on 0400 502 199 or email r.mclean7@icloud.com
A Migrant’s Son
A cabaret performance that pays homage to the heart, resilience and vibrant spirit of migrants is coming to Shepparton on Saturday. Cabaret performance A Migrant’s Son will fill the Riverlinks Eastbank theatre with laughter and emotion while telling the tale of Greek migrant Luke, a man who defied all odds.
Warning: Occasional course language.
Tickets can be purchased via Riverlinks: https://riverlinksvenues.online.red61.com.au/event/829:1979/
When: 7.30pm to 8.45pm
Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton
Cost: Full $42, concession $37, entertainment package full $36, entertainment package concession $32, group (6+) $35 each, under 17 $29
Contact: Riverlinks box office: 5832 9511
Sunday
Walk for Yes – Shepparton
Across the nation, the Walk for Yes campaign has kicked off, and now it’s Shepparton’s turn. At Victoria Park Lake’s Welsford St entrance, supporters will gather to advocate for voting Yes in the upcoming referendum. All are welcome to come along at 11.45am for a noon briefing before the walk, followed by a BYO picnic and guest speakers at 1.30pm.
Attendees can RSVP via the Yes23 website.
When: 11.45am to 2pm
Where: North end of Victoria Park Lake, corner of Welsford St and Tom Collins Dve, Shepparton
Cost: Free
Contact: Dierdre Robertson: dierdre@hearsoft.com.au
Women Only Swimming
Aquamoves is again partnering with VicHealth in its ‘This Girl Can — Victoria’ campaign to host another women-only swimming session. From 5.30pm to 8.30pm, women can feel empowered to get active and overcome feelings of judgment by swimming in the indoor 25m, leisure or hydrotherapy pools or relaxing in the sauna and spas.
Where: Aquamoves, Shepparton
When: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Cost: $7 adult, $4.50 child, $18.50 group swim (two adults and three children)
Contact: Aquamoves, phone 5832 9400
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