| Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival 2010 Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday 17th March to Sunday March 28th | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday March 13th | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| EAGLEHAWK CITIZENS' BRASS BAND SOLO & ENSEMBLE CONTEST | Brass & WW Solo & Ensemble Comp | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday March 17th | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6:30 PM | Showing of the latest Eaglehawk film production at the Star Cinema (Eaglehawk Town Hall) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:30 PM | OFFICIAL
OPENING OF FESTIVAL- COUNCIL CHAMBERS EAGLEHAWK TOWN HALL Official opening of the Festival by Leon & Ann Scott and the reading by Estelle Randell of the winning entry in the poetry section of the Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival Literary Contest. |
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| Thursday March 18th | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | CORNISH FAMILY HISTORY - MUIOOF Hall, Displays etc. (10am to 4pm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | COUSIN JACK HISTORY TOUR – Eaglehawk Cemetery Part 1 ($2.00 donation to Eaglehawk Cemetery Trust) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 PM | WJ Symons, VC – unveiling of plaque at Town Hall | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM | EAGLEHAWK ANECDOTES - Talk by Dave Trewarne | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:00 PM | BENDIGO, IT'S CORNISH - Talk by Tom Luke ($2.00 donation to Eaglehawk Uniting Church ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Friday March 19th | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | CORNISH FAMILY HISTORY - MUIOOF Hall, Displays etc. (10am to 4pm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | A JOURNEY TO BENDIGO - Talk by Moira Drew | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM | EAGLEHAWK - Talk by Bev Hanson ($2.00 donation to Eaglehawk Uniting Church ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:30 PM | CWA CREATIVE ARTS DISPLAY - Dahlia & Arts Cornish Pastries Competition | Cornish Pasty Entry Form | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.30pm - 5pm Presbyterian Church Hall, 77 Victoria Street Eaglehawk. Craft - a wide variety including Scrapbooking, Cooking, Photographic, Items made from Recycled Material, Floral Art and a Corner of our Garden. Light refreshments available. Entry $3.00, primary school children free. Ph. Dorothy Houlden 5441 2807 | CWA Creative Arts Exhibition sections | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM | CORNISH SITES BUS TOUR - including Ninnes Lonely Grave - $5.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:00 PM | MEET THE CORNISH - Concert at Eaglehawk Uniting Church - $5.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:00 PM | THE EAGLEHAWK ART AWARD - "The Mapping of Eaglehawk" | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7pm - 9pm, Mechanics Institute, Schools Street, California Gully, Victoria. Preview starts at 7pm with official opening at 8pm. Entry is by Gold coin donation. Ph: Linda Newton 5446 7395 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:00 PM | CINEMA UNDER THE STARS - CANCELLED | Bookings | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday March 20th | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | GALA FAIR - EAGLEHAWK Y
SERVICE CLUB - Canterbury Park, Eaglehawk. (10am to
5pm ) Stalls, lucky envelopes, rides, animal farm, spinning wheels and much more. After the Procession, Cornish Dancing & Bardic Ceremony in Canterbury Park Sound Shell. |
Gala Fair brochure | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | CORNISH FAMILY HISTORY -MUIOOF Hall, Displays etc. (10am to 4pm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | THE EAGLEHAWK ART AWARD - "The Mapping of Eaglehawk" | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 am to 5pm, Mechanics Institute, Schools Street, California Gully, Victoria. Entry is by Gold coin donation. Ph: Linda Newton 5446 7395 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | EAGLEHAWK HERITAGE SOCIETY EXHIBITION - 10am to 4pm. Research, display & sales Mechanics Institute, Brassey Square also Log Lockup, Sailor's Gully Road. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | EAGLEHAWK DOLL HOUSE AND
MINIATURE EXHIBITION - 10am to 4pm. Entry $2.50 The
display consists of Doll Houses, Shops and street scenes, room boxes, domes,
vignettes. In this hobby you can build a world of your own without leaving
your home. There is something to capture the hearts and minds of every age.
Gourmet Snacks and Refreshments available. If you require more information
please contact Dale or Caroline on 5446 2228 |
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| 10:00 AM | FOLK & DECORATIVE ART DISPLAY - 10am to 4pm. Eaglehawk Citizens Band Rooms, Peg Leg Rd, Eaglehawk. Entry: $2 An exhibition of artwork by groups who meet once a week for 2 hours of learning, fun and friendship. Ph 5446 9183 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | CWA CREATIVE ARTS DISPLAY - Dahlia & Arts Cornish Pastries Competition | Cornish Pasty Entry Form | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 10am - 5pm Presbyterian Church Hall, 77 Victoria Street Eaglehawk. Craft - a wide variety including Scrapbooking, Cooking, Photographic, Items made from Recycled Material, Floral Art and a Corner of our Garden. Light refreshments available. Entry $3.00, primary school children free. Ph. Dorothy Houlden 5441 2807 | CWA Creative Arts Exhibition sections | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 AM | CORNISH LANGUAGE - MUIOOF Hall | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:45 AM | BENDIGO REGIONAL YMCA PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHALLENGE - Schools' Relay Race - 3 Divisions (Years 3&4, 5&6, 7&8). Start at Eaglehawk Town Hall. Race circuit High Street, Eaglehawk. Ph:54461515 Entrires close Wednesday 17th March 2010 | Relay entry form | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 PM | BENDIGO MINING EAGLEHAWK DAHLIA & ARTS STREET PROCESSION -The grand parade starts at Bright Street and proceeds to Darling Street along High St. Led by the Mounted Police, features many local groups and schools, the Bendigo Chinese Association, vintage cars, floats and local pipe and brass bands. Ph: | Grand Parade entry form | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM | DAHLIA & ARTS FLOWER
SHOW 2pm - 6pm.
Donation: $2 - Eaglehawk Town Hall.
Featuring Dahlias, Floral Art, Roses, Cut Flowers, Pot plant, Children's Novelty and Vegies. Ph. 5446 9098 |
Flower Show Program | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Flower Show Entry Form | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM | CORNISH DANCING | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM | EAGLEHAWK FIRE BRIGADE - 2pm to 5pm Eaglehawk Fire Station will be open. Members of the brigade will display historical and collectable items. Entry by gold coin donation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:00 PM | BARDIC CEREMONY - Canterbury Gardens | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:00 PM | St PIRAN'S FESTIVAL DINNER - Bendigo RSL, Havilah Road, Bendigo ($30.00 per person pre-booking essential) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:00 PM | CINEMA UNDER THE STARS - CANCELLED | Bookings | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunday March 21st | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:00 AM | HALF AND QUARTER MARATHON - Eaglehawk YMCA Athletics Club Half and Quarter Marathon starting at the Bendigo Leisure Centre, Eaglehawk. Entries available on the website. Ph. 5446 9696(BH) or 5446 7158(AH). Entries close Tuesday 16th March - late entries accepted on the day (sponsored by Eaglehawk UFS Dispensary) | Half Marathon entry form | |||||||||||||||||||||
| CORNISH ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | Cornish Church Service - Eaglehawk Uniting Church | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | Family Day, Canterbury Gardens - 10am to 3pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM | Peek at Our Past, Walking Tour of Eaglehawk ($2.00 donation to Eaglehawk Historical Society) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM | Cornish Family History, Displays etc. - MUIOOF Hall 11.00am – 3.00pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:00 PM | Cornish Dancing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM | Cousin Jack History Tour, Eaglehawk Cemetery Part 2 ($2.00 donation to Eaglehawk Cemetery Trust) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | DAHLIA & ARTS FLOWER SHOW - Dahlias, Floral Art, Roses, Cut Flowers, Pot plants, Children's Novelty and Vegies. 10am - 4pm. Donation: $2 - Eaglehawk Town Hall. | Flower Show Program | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Flower Show Entry Form | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | "EMPOWERING EAGLEHAWK" SUNDAY FAMILY DAY & CULTURAL FESTIVAL - 10am to 3pm, Canterbury Park, Eaglehawk.A huge range of activities for whole family participation and entertainment. Hey Dee Ho, Chinese Lions Team, Plum Blossom dancers, Indonesian musicians and Fusion will entertain and interact during the Concert. Climbing wall, rides, table tennis, archery, “Gross-ology” workshops and more. ALL ACTIVITIES FREE. Food and drinks available for purchase or bring a picnic lunch. Ph. 5446 8821 or 5446 1515 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | EAGLEHAWK DOLL HOUSE AND
MINIATURE EXHIBITION - 10am to 4pm. Entry $2.50 The
display consists of Doll Houses, Shops and street scenes, room boxes, domes,
vignettes. In this hobby you can build a world of your own without leaving
your home. There is something to capture the hearts and minds of every age.
Gourmet Snacks and Refreshments available. If you require more information
please contact Dale or Caroline on 5446 2228 |
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| 10:00 AM | FOLK & DECORATIVE ART DISPLAY - An exhibition of artwork by groups who meet once a week for 2 hours of learning, fun and freindship. Ph 5446 918 10am to 4pm Entry: $2 Eaglehawk Citizens Band Rooms, Peg Leg Rd, Eaglehawk. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | THE EAGLEHAWK ART AWARD - "The Mapping of Eaglehawk" | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10am to 5pm, Mechanics Institute, Schools Street, California Gully, Victoria. Entry is by Gold coin donation. Ph: Linda Newton 5446 7395 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00AM | EAGLEHAWK FIRE BRIGADE - 10am to 4.30pm Eaglehawk Fire Station will be open. Members of the brigade will display historical and collectable items. Entry by gold coin donation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:00 PM | CYCLING CRITERIUM - Start and finish at Caldwells Rd (Circuit includes Crowther, Market St, Hall St and Caldwells Rd), Eaglehawk. Feature Race is the Tony McCaig Memorial Wheel Race. Ph. 5442 1682 1pm to 3pm Bendigo Cycling Club. Major sponsor: Eaglehawk Y Service Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:00 PM | EAGLEHAWK HERITAGE SOCIETY EXHIBITION - 1pm to 4pm Research, display & sales Mechanics Institute, Brassey Square also Log Lockup, Sailor's Gully Road. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:30 PM | EAGLEHAWK HERITAGE SOCIETY "A Peek at the Past" - Meet at the Eaglehawk Town Hall for a heritage walk by the Eaglehawk Heritage Society. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monday March 22nd | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:00 PM | TRIVIA NIGHT - Eaglehawk Town Hall 7pm. Fundraiser for School Chaplaincy. Tables of 6 with major and minor prizes to be won. Tea and coffee available. BYO drinks and nibbles. {No alcohol} Admission: $6 per person, Table bookings by Thursday March 19th. Ph: 5448 3912 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuesday March 23rd | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:30 PM | SIDEWALK ASTRONOMY - BDAS members will set up telescopes to provide astounding views of Saturn and in particular its moons, the Orion Nebula, and many other fascinating objects. Some will use lasers to point out the Milky Way, the Magellanic Clouds and the constellations Orion and Leo and various other regions of the autumn evening sky. Suitable for all ages. Fine weather is required. Gold coin donations welcome. Contact Craig Kendal, 0400 712 883 for further details. 7:30pm to 10:00pm Western shore of Lake Neangar. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday March 24th | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:30 PM | ROTARY CLUB OF EAGLEHAWK AND DAHLIA AND ARTS 'FESTIVAL IDOL' COMPETITION - Eaglehawk Town Hall 7:30pm. Competition open to amateur and would-be entertainers with ambition, auditions held prior to event. Categories include judges' category and 'most popular act', determined by audience. Prizes up to $500. Free entry to competition. Concert entry: $15. Contact Sarah on 5446 1888 or Doug on 5447 0465 . | 2010 'Festival Idol' information | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday March 25th | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| PRACTICE FOR DEB BALL - Contact Aylene Gilbee ph: 5446 3442 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Friday March 26th | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:00 PM | DEBUTANTE BALL - The historic and regal Eaglehawk Town Hall will once again re-live the delights of a Debutante Ball. Debutantes will be presented at 7.30pm. Contact Aylene Gilbee ph: 5446 3442 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday March 27th | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | THE EAGLEHAWK ART AWARD - "The Mapping of Eaglehawk" | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 am to 5pm, Mechanics Institute, Schools Street, California Gully, Victoria. Entry is by Gold coin donation. Ph: Linda Newton 5446 7395 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:45 PM | RARE FILM FESTIVAL - Festival Opening (Guest Speaker) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM | RARE FILM FESTIVAL - 2pm - 5pm. Rare short-film festival (gold coin donation). Screening of 9 x films (max 15 mins) selected for their depiction of life in Central Victoria. Curator: Bendigo Amateur Movie Makers. Wine Tasting / Regional Produce. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6:00 PM | RARE FILM FESTIVAL - 6pm to 10pm. RARE feature films ($30 pp). Guest speaker (regional film identity) – 15 mins. Jamie Robert film – 30 to 40 mins. Dinner – 45 to 60 mins. Romulus my Father – 2 hrs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunday March 28th | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:00 AM | CANTERBURY TAILS - Walk and Awards 9am Registration - 9:30am Pet Blessing. Rotary Park, beside Lake Neangar in Napier Street, Eaglehawk. Followed by pet walk. Awards presented after the Pet Walk. Registration $2 per pet. Ph: 54469183 Information |
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| 10:00 AM | GARDEN TOURS 10am & 2pm - A selection of local residents open their gardens for you to wander through. Morning and Afternoon Tea will be served before returning to the Town Hall. Bus Departs Eaglehawk Town Hall at 10am & 2pm, bus and entry to all gardens $5 per person ph: 5446 8112 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | THE EAGLEHAWK ART AWARD - "The Mapping of Eaglehawk" | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10am to 3pm, Mechanics Institute, Schools Street, California Gully, Victoria. Entry is by Gold coin donation. Ph: Linda Newton 5446 7395 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM | RARE FILM FESTIVAL - 10am to 11am. Script-writing workshop. 11am to 12pm. Film-making workshop. Lunch provided for participants. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM | EAGLEHAWK KENNEL CLUB PARADE - 11am Near the Sound Shell, Canterbury Park | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:00 PM | RARE FILM FESTIVAL - 1pm to 3pm RARE youth film festival. Screening of 12 films (maximum 7 minutes) selected for their depiction of activities occurring in Eaglehawk the previous weekend at the Dahlia and Arts festival. Includes afternoon tea. Curator: Local film-maker Iain Stewart. 3.30pm - RARE Film Festival Close. | ||||||||||||||||||||||