Many groups and organisations have been hard at work planning lavish charitable events for this weekend. Drinks, food, atmosphere — would be rude not to go! Take your pick below:
FRIDAY
Pridefinder: The Rainbow Road Trip
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A podcast studio is wheeling into town to collect stories about the LGBTQIA+ experience. Pridefinder has been on the road for two weeks, visiting regional communities as part of the Midsumma Festival. Parked in Maude St near Village Cinemas, Shepparton, award-winning audio producer Helene Thomas will chat to regional LGBTQIA+ people from 9am to 6pm.
Cost: Free
Location: Maude St near Village Cinemas, Shepparton
Air Force Cadets recruiting information session
The Australian Air Force Cadets is recruiting again for 2023! Supported by the Royal Australian Air Force, the AAFC is keen to teach young people valuable lessons in leadership, teamwork and communication. Some activities include flying, fieldcraft, adventure training and firearms safety. But don’t let me spoil it, come along and find out what the AAFC is all about. Enrolments are eligible for high-school students from 12 turning 13 in the calendar year to under-16s.
Recruiting: Members of 419 Squadron Shepparton Air Force Cadets.
Photo by
Rodney Braithwaite
GVYP Barefoot Bowls
Join the GV Young Professionals for a bit of friendly competition in barefoot bowls. Both members and non-members are invited to come along at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. It’s an opportunity for people to get active in a supportive team environment. A barbecue dinner will be provided at 7.30pm.
Social activity: Join the GV Young Professionals at the Shepparton Bowls Club.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
SATURDAY
GV Pride Ball
GV Pride is hosting a glitzy, glamorous night at The Woolshed for its inaugural Pride Ball. It will bring together LGBTQIA+ people, partners, families, friends, allies and businesses for a night of good food, entertainment and awareness of the road that’s been taken to get to the Pride Ball. The event starts at 6pm and limited tickets are still available: https://events.humanitix.com/pride-ball
Cost: General admission | Last-minute!, $99
Location: The Woolshed @ Emerald Bank, Kialla
GV Pride Ball: Organisers Drew Mastin-Lundberg, Nicole Wells and Georgie Poort.
Photo by
Taylah Baker
A charitable Valentine’s Day brunch for the GV Health Foundation will kick off the day from 9am to 11am. Hosted by Soroptimist International of Shepparton, the event will feature guest speakers, raffles, trading tables and door prizes. Tables of 10 or individual tickets are available, but selling fast!
