New heights: Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra will be performing its annual concert this weekend.
The King’s Birthday weekend has come and gone, but don’t fret, there is still plenty happening around the region this weekend. The News has compiled a list to help you decide where to go, highlighting events in Shepparton and surrounds.
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Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra’s annual concert will see the orchestra nurture new collaborations between local artists and musicians.
This year’s concert will showcase a variety of works under a collective theme and will be presented as an immersive multimedia experience suitable for all ages. The show will run from 2pm to 3.30pm.
For a day of stretching, meditation and calming energy, head to the International Yoga Day fundraiser in Kialla. The day will begin at 2pm and wind down at 8pm.
Fifty dollars from each ticket will go to supporting the Cambodia Clean Water & Toilet Project.
Cost: $65
Location: 135 Central Kialla Rd, Kialla
Shepparton Syrian Association earthquake fundraiser
The newly formed Shepparton Syrian Association is set to host a fundraiser for those impacted by the Syrian earthquakes in February.
The event will be held between 3pm and 5pm and promises an afternoon of music and song, a traditional Syrian afternoon tea and sweet treats.
Cost: Free to join, donations welcome
Location: St Paul’s African House, 54 Poplar Ave, Shepparton.
Performance ready: Wesam Kadour and Mohammad Al Badr playing the oud
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Winter Ball
Enjoy a two-course meal and entertainment by JB and Me at the Katunga Football Netball Club Winter Ball. The ball will begin at 6.30pm and is an 18+ event.
Cost: $70
Location: Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club, 7580 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla
Sunday
Community self-care day
Come along to a day dedicated to helping you restore, relax and gain valuable coping strategies tools for stress management.
Activities on the day include yoga, meditation, dancing, stress management talk and somatic wellness. The day will begin at 10am.
Cost: Free
Location: South Shepparton Community Centre Inc, 290 Archer St, Shepparton
Soccer meet-up
Celebrate Men’s Health Week with a soccer meet-up. Grab your friends and family and spend your Sunday afternoon playing with and against your mates between 2pm and 4pm. No registrations required.
Cost: Free
Location: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton
Macramé keychain workshop
No better way to spend your Sunday afternoon than making beautiful macramé keychains. Free up some time and pick up a new craft skill with Enchanted Rainbow Entertainment. No registrations required. Just come along with your family and friends. The workshop will run from 2pm to 4pm.
Cost: Free
Location: Northern Grass Area, Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton
Women only swimming
Enjoy a swim in Aquamoves’ indoor 25m, leisure and hydrotherapy pools or relax in the sauna and spas in the company of other women this Sunday.
All children under 10 years old must have continuous supervision by a responsible parent or guardian. Please note that boys under the age of five are permitted to attend this event.
Cost: Adult $6.80, child $4.40, group swim $18 (two adults and three children).
Location: Aquamoves, Tom Collins Dve, Shepparton.
Welcoming environment: Women only swimming will be held at Aquamoves this Sunday.
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