Friday
Storytime
Merbein Library – 9.30am-10am and Red Cliffs Library – 9.30am and 10.30am
STORYTIME is a fun interactive session designed for preschool-aged children and their carers. Sessions are free but registration is required. To book, contact Mildura Libraries on 5018 8530 or visit mrcclibraries.eventbrite.com.au.
With One Voice Choir
Sunraysia Community Health Services activity room – 6pm-7.30pm
EVERYONE is welcome to head along to this inclusive choir session, where no auditions or experience are necessary. There will be a light supper afterwards.
Happy Birthday, I Got You A Fish
Cardross Hall – 7.30pm-10pm
THIS week marks the premiere of Red Cliffs Players’ latest production, an original play from two up-and-coming local playwrights. Happy Birthday, I Got You A Fish offers a fun-filled night out for theatre lovers of all ages, as the audience follows a group of ragtag spies on a mission to save a girl from the world’s most inept scientists. For tickets, visit Red Cliffs Players on Facebook or Green Goddess Flowers.
Saturday
Mildura Weir parkrun
Opposite Rio Vista Park – 8am-9am
PARKRUN is on every Saturday morning and is open to anyone. The 5km course suits most skill levels and all participants are welcome to grab a coffee afterwards. Parkrun is free, but please register online at parkrun.com.au/milduraweir
Sunraysia Farmers Market
Jaycee Park – 8am-noon
HELD on the banks of the picturesque Murray River, the farmers’ market offers a bounty of produce from local growers and makers, with everything from fresh veg to dried fruit and baked goods. The big farmers’ breakfast spread with freshly squeezed juice is always a hit.
Happy Birthday, I Got You A Fish
Cardross Hall – 2pm-4pm and 7.30pm-10pm
Return of the Game
Mildura Church of Christ – 4pm-9.30pm
SUNRAYSIA Tabletop Gamers are holding a games night this weekend. People are encouraged to bring along their favourite board and table games to play. Cost is $5 cash per person and snacks will be available. Under-18s must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Melbourne International Film Festival: Australian Shorts Package
Wallis Cinemas – 4.30pm
AUSTRALIA’S finest new short films are presented in a showcase as part of the Melbourne International Film Festival. Ranging from comedy to horror, documentary to drama, these films cover all sorts of issues and topics. Films include Finding Jedda, Jeanette Is The Dog, Wirun, Each Other and You and Me, Before and After. For more information visit miff.com.au/program/film/australian-shorts
Melbourne International Film Festival: Streamline
Wallis Cinemas – 7.30pm
CO–executive-produced by champion swimmer Ian Thorpe, this coming-of-age sports drama centres on a teenager fighting to stay afloat not just in the world of competitive swimming, but in his family life too. Writer-director Tyson Wade Johnson’s feature debut shines a piercing light on teenage masculinity, abandonment and the crushing pressures of sport. For more information visit miff.com.au/program/film/streamline
Sunday
SRS General Store Market
The General Store at SRS Benetook Farms – 9am-1pm
THE latest addition to Sunraysia’s market calendar offers a variety of unique creations and local crafts alongside antiques, collections, upcycled items and refurbished furniture. The market’s location also gives visitors the added bonus of experiencing the farm’s sights and activities.
Community Garden Hour
Mildura Eco Village – 10am-11am
THE Mildura Eco Village Community Garden hour is for anyone who is interested in gardening, helping out, getting together and chatting about all things gardening. Locals are invited to go along and get their hands dirty as they pitch in to help the community garden flourish.
CHAILIS High Tea
Garden of Hope – 1.30pm-4pm
THIS Sunday’s High Tea is the perfect opportunity to step out and enjoy tea with friends overlooking Lake Hawthorn and the beautiful Garden of Hope. Funds raised through ticket sales and a raffle will go towards CHAILIS to help seriously ill children and their families in Sunraysia. Tickets are $40 and bookings are essential. To reserve seats, contact Garry on 0423 960 695.
Sunday Jazz
Mildura Arts Centre – 3pm-4pm
SUNDAY’S performance from international performers Natalija Havrilenko and Penn Farmer will include “wonderful renditions of some well-known jazz songs” as they take to the stage for Mildura Arts Centre’s first performance back after lockdown. Tickets are available for $10 from Mildura Arts Centre.
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