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Mon 9th Sept Hannaton’s 40th Annual On-Property Ram Sale Offering 190 top-quality rams: 120 Poll Merino and 70 White Suffolk. All rams are paddock-run and measured, with no feet trimming. Inspections start at 10:00 AM, with the White Suffolk sale at 12:00 PM and the Poll Merino sale at 1:00 PM. More details
Tues Sept 10th, 9:30 -3 pm Watercolour Painting Workshop Join Julie Kent for a day of fun and learning about watercolour painting. If you have your own paint and paper bring them along, if not Julie will supply you with every thing you need. Bring your own lunch Bring your own paint and paper for $105 or use Julie's supplies for $125. Contact LINK Neighbourhood House. Ph: 5392 2865
Wed 11th Sept, 3.45 - 4.30pm After School Activities Looking for something to do after school? Join LINK Neighbourhood House every 2nd Wednesday for an Arts and Crafts session designed for grades 3-8. Each fortnight features a new creative activity, including shrink art, plaster painting, and paper mache planters. The cost is just $5.00 per session, so come along and get crafty with us! Contact LINK Neighbourhood House. Ph: 5392 2865
Thurs 12th Sept, 10am - 11am RU OK Event Between 10am and 11am ask a cafe staff member at Little Guys Pizza and Cafe "RU OK?" and receive a FREE coffee in a cup. At 10:30am, Mal Coutts will give a short talk about RU OK? Day and why it’s so important to check in on each other. Come along, grab a coffee, and learn conversation tips to support those around you.
Thurs 12th Sept, 11am Coffee and Chat Kellie Allen,Community Capacity Building Coordinator for Wimmera South West will be our special guest. Kellie works with community groups to assist them in strengthening the accessible and inclusive features they already have and to offer other ideas they may not be aware of. Come join us and raise any accessibility issues and any other town ideas and issues. Venue Little Guys Pizza & Cafe
Fri 13th Sept 2024 Farm & Community Forum After last year’s success, the 2024 Farm & Community Forum is back! Hosted by Janmac and the Goroke A & P Society, this event will feature talks from industry leaders like Dwain Duxson of Farm Tender, Andrea Cross of Horsham Agricultural Society, a Mecardo representative, and the Nu-Seed Horsham Team. Enjoy valuable insights, a light BBQ, and great company. RSVP to Grant Hausler by 9th September, Ph0427 861 013
Fri 13th Sept Kaniva Fire Brigade 100 Yr Celebration Contact Eljay for more info0429 934 969
Tues 17th Sept, 11am Yabby Farm Tour Join Women in Ag for a guided tour of a commercial yabby farm! Whether you're a yabby enthusiast or just curious about aquaculture, this tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of yabby farming. Everyone is welcome to attend. The event starts at 11:00 am, and we'll be meeting at LINK to carpool. The cost is $5 or free for Women in Ag members. Contact LINK Neighbourhood House. Ph: 5392 2865
Wed 18th Sep, 2pm WWSC Council Meeting Goroke or tune into the livestream at their website
Thurs 19th Sept, OMAD Ram Sale The 9th Annual on Property Quality White Suffolk Sale Offering: 120 Quality White Suffolk Rams and 20 Ultra White X White Suffolk Rams. Prior Inspections are welcome by Appointment. 94 Leeor Road, Serviceton 3420. Contact Damien Hawker Ph 0409 931 250
Fri 20th Sept, 8pm Kaniva Debutante Ball Held at the beautiful and historic Kaniva Shire Hall. The Lions Club is once again hosting the Debutante Ball. Nine young ladies and their partners will be presented to District Governor Michelle Challis and her mother Phillipa from Geelong. Tickets go on sale at Link Neighbourhood House from Tuesday, 3rd September. Prices are $40 for families, $20 for adults, and $15 for school-age students. Tickets must be purchased and collected by Thursday, 19th September, as there will be no sales at the door. Join us for a wonderful evening and support our young community members. Their enthusiasm and dedication make this event one not to be missed. Contact Kaniva Lions Club
Sat 21st Sept, 5pm Kaniva Leeor United Presentation Night Join KLUFNC for their Presentation Night, beginning with a 5pm arrival for a 5.30pm start. The evening promises elegance with a Black Tie dress code—ladies in long dresses and men in suits. Enjoy a two-course meal, served as an alternate drop, and let the night come alive with live music by No Plans. $55 p/p.Ticket link
Tues 24th Sept, 7pm Meet the Candidates Meet the Candidates Local Elections. Your chance to meet the people standing for local election for West Wimmera Shire Council. Kaniva Shire Hal Supper Room. Contact us if you are standing for election to submit your 30 /60 second video clip for promotion on our special virtual 'Meet the candidates' temporary electionswebpage.
28th - 29th Sept Horsham Show The 146th Annual Horsham Agricultural Show on the middle weekend of the September school holidays, coinciding with the AFL Grand Final Long Weekend. The show features carnival rides, fairy floss, showbags, and a food court. Explore the makers competition pavilion, sensory tent, and licensed areas with wine and gin tasting. Enjoy live music, roving entertainment, and an agricultural playground with free kids' activities. Highlights include animal competitions, shearing and wool handling contests, yard dog trials, emergency services demonstrations, and more. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled family event! Saturday 28th September 5pm-9pm and Sunday 29th September 10am-10pm Website
Sat 28th Sept Australian Pinball Museum Never played a pinball game before? This is the perfect day to get heaps of practice for only a small flat rate fee of $25. 11am to 9pm last Saturday of the month in Nhill. Website.
Sun 29th Sept, 2pm Kaniva/Lillimur Cemetery Working Bee Come along and help with general maintenance of the cemetery, so bring along your wheelbarrows, shovels, and rakes. This is a wonderful chance to contribute to the care of this important local site and give back to your community. For more information, contact Steve at 0400 849 678
Sept 30th - Oct 1st The Bra Van Helen Byrne is a bra fit specialist with 9 years of experience, offering a professional and caring bra fitting service tailored to individual needs, including first fittings, post-surgery, maternity, and sizes 8-24 A-G cups. Her mobile studio, the BraVan, allows her to bring this service to rural and remote women. To book, please message or call 0418 813 554
October
Tues 1st Oct Basketball Workshops A day of basketball fun and skill-building for kids and teens! Join the workshops tailored to different age groups, led by experienced coaches. Ages 5-8: 9:00am - 10:00am, Ages 9-11: 10:30am - 12:00pm, Ages 12+: 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Kaniva Sporting Complex. Contact WWSC13 99 72
Sat 5th Oct, 4pm Serviceton community get together Get together with the Serviceton community at Serviceton Rec and Sport. 4pm onwards. drinks for sale at the bar. No BYO alcohol. cash only. bring your own BBQ meat etc. See you there.
Sat 5th Oct, 9am - 6pm. Goroke Show It’s a day packed with entertainment for the whole family, featuring old-fashioned A & P society show entries, food trucks, the always thrilling quick shear, kids’ rides, and so much more!
Sat 5th Oct Arapiles Cycling Event This is an opportunity for locals and visitors to enjoy the ‘big sky’ views of the Wimmera landscape with Mount Arapiles being the focal point. Based in Natimuk, the 4 Circuits will have you riding through the largely flat landscape, with a few testing hills, amongst the flowering crops and passing local points of interest. Website
Tues 8th Oct Kaniva Men's Shed Open Day Discover what the Kaniva Men's Shed has to offer. This event provides an excellent opportunity to meet members, tour the shed, and learn more about the various activities and projects. A free lunch will be provided at 12 noon, offering a chance to enjoy a meal while experiencing the fellowship of the Men's Shed.
Wed 9th Oct, 11am Lonnie Lee, "The Last Man Standing" Hindmarsh Shire Council are hosting Australian music legend, Lonnie Lee, in Nhill for the 2024 Seniors Festival! This event is free to attend and will be held at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre, 77-79 Nelson Street, Nhill. Ph03 5391 4444
Sat 12th October Kaniva Show, plus Car & Bike Show The Kaniva Show is your traditional country show, there's something for everyone to see and do! Features of this year's show include: children's entertainment 'Dinkum Dinosaurs', Kaniva Lions Club Car and Bike Show, Young Farmers Challenge, Dog High Jump, market stalls, thrill seeker ride, plus amusements and rides for all the family. There will be a great variety of food vans along with licensed facilities. People are encouraged to stay for tea, and enjoy live music by The Austins and the bar, concluding with fireworks. So make a weekend of it, book accommodation early and be part of an authentic Australian experience. Webpage
Wed 16th Oct, 2pm WWSC Council Meeting Kaniva Council Chambers or tune into the livestream at their website
Thurs 17th Oct Nhill Show Your traditional show with entries and horses. Featuring a twilight show and thrill seeking rides and fireworks.
19th - 20th Oct Nhill Heritage Weekend Come along to the Nhill Heritage Weekend, where history comes alive! Explore open tourism venues and shops. Hear the roar of aircraft engines at the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre and vintage tractors at the Nhill Machinery Club. Enjoy guided tours of the historic Nhill Silo and the beautifully restored 1930s Aeradio Building. See a display of vintage uniforms, cars, and early 1900s fashion. Visit the Australian Pinball Museum, enjoy the art galleries, listen to poetry at the John Shaw Neilson cottage, and discover unique crafts at Lowana Crafts and Paw Po. Don't miss out on this celebration of history and culture!
Sun 20th Oct Jeparit Show Step back in time at the Jeparit Show with two Jousting Tournament Shows! Come and watch the excitement as two riders, ride with lances drawn and attempt to knock each other off their talented steeds. There will be two 45 minute shows at 1pm and 4pm, featuring Australia's Jousting Champion Renae Marisma with her husband Cliff Marisma. Enjoy the Horse Show and the Whip Cracking Competition. Includes a Car Boot Sale and Motor Show. Join the fun with the quirky Thong a Thon Competition, and enjoy children's performances by Professor Wallis' Puppet Show. Plus fresh fairy floss and popcorn, and Kids Entertainment Corner and Animal Nursery. Affordable family fun. Tickets $10 p/p. Under 18s free. Sir Robert Menzies Park, Jeparit. Sat 26th Oct Local Council Elections Day Note no physical location as postal vote.
26th - 27th Oct Windmill Stitchers Exhibition Held at the beautiful and historic Kaniva Shire Hall. The 11th Windmill Stitchers Quilt exhibition will showcase high quality quilts, along with patchwork traders. $5.oo entry. Webpage
Sat 26th Oct Australian Pinball Museum Never played a pinball game before? This is the perfect day to get heaps of practice for only a small flat rate fee of $25. 11am to 9pm last Saturday of the month in Nhill. Website.
Sun 27th Oct Double Feature Comedian and actor Damian Callinan is bringing his award-winning comedy show, "Double Feature," to Apsley Hall. Known for his hilarious performances and as seen on "The Merger," Damian Callinan promises a night of laughter and entertainment. Contact Sue Close and Cynthia Watt, Apsley Action Group.
Wed Oct 30th First Aid Training Join Casey Kosch First Aid Training at the Kaniva Community Hub for essential first aid courses. Choose from CPR (HLTAID 009) for $90 from 9-11 AM, Provide First Aid (HLTAID 011) for $190 from 9 AM-3 PM, or Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID 012) for $195. Hosted by Link Neighbourhood House Kaniva—come live, laugh, and learn! Contact LINK Neighbourhood House. Ph: 5392 2865
Sat 2nd Nov, 4pm Serviceton community get together Get together with the Serviceton community at Serviceton Rec and Sport. 4pm onwards. drinks for sale at the bar. No BYO alcohol. cash only. bring your own BBQ meat etc. See you there. Wed 20th Nov, 2pm WWSC Council Meeting Edenhope Council Chambers or tune into the livestream at their website
22nd - 24th Nov Bordertown Scale Glider Fun Fly The annual scale glider fun fly attracts pilots from all over Australia. With a 2,000ft height clearance, plenty of tow planes, and overnight hangar storage for your models this is an event not to be missed. Facebook
Sun 24th Nov, Jewellery and Trinkets Resin 101 Workshop Come join Mel at LINK for a fun and creative event where you can learn all about making your own unique jewellery and trinkets. Mel will guide you through the process, teaching you different techniques and styles to create beautiful pieces to wear or gift to your loved ones. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity and learn a new skill. Cost $130. Booking linkVenue LINK Neighbourhood House. Ph: 5392 2865
Sat 30th Nov Australian Pinball Museum Never played a pinball game before? This is the perfect day to get heaps of practice for only a small flat rate fee of $25. 11am to 9pm last Saturday of the month in Nhill. Website.
Nov Emperor's New Clothes Enjoy the local dramatics of the Piggery Lane Players in this production at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre.
Sat 14th Dec Nhill Carols in the Park This is a fun Christmas event for everyone, come along and hear some great local performers. BBQ plus Santa. Jaypex Park, Nhill.
Wed 18th Dec, 2pm WWSC Council Meeting Kaniva Council Chambers or tune into the livestream at their website
29th - 30th March Day of the Dackel Enjoy two days of fun for dachshunds and their humans! Book your accommodation early to avoid disappointment. For full details, Registration form and payment forms, visit the Dayofthedackel website.
Sat 12th April Wimmera Steampunk Festival The Wimmera Steampunk Festival returns in 2025 with a theme of "Carnival of Peculiarities". Save the date for the amazing Wimmera Steampunk Festival. Let's plan ahead and Steampunk the Wimmera. Facebook page