Local Art Venues and Events  

v      Stefani Hilltop Gallery Artist-in-residence Bianca Biesuz-Stefani. 39 Keane’s Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2253. http://members.dcsi.net.au/hilltop_gallery Open Thursday to Monday or by appointment.

v      The Celia Rosser Gallery and Banksia Café  Promontory Road, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2628  www.celiarossergallery.com  Open 10–4pm, Fri to Mon. NOTE closed – will now reopen Friday,  September 3, not September 18 as previously stated

v      Ride the Wild Goat Workshop & Gallery  A Little Bit Fishy – an exhibition exploring the re-use of fish tins as artwork. Set price of $40 each work. Exhibition between September 19 and October 17. - 5 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Ph 5683 2661. Paintings and one-off hand made furniture by Andrew McPherson. Open Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon – 10.30 – 4.30pm. 5683 2661, 0417 370 596  andrew@ridethewildgoat.com.au

v      Stockyard Gallery   ● Pages or Not – It’s a Book! - artist books showing the many different artistic forms a book can take.  An exhibition on tour from East Gippsland Art Gallery. July 23 to August. ● Artist’s Book Workshop – Saturday August 7, 9.30 for 10am start. Learn to make three artist books – pop back concertina, back to back concertina & books with pages attached without sewing. Tutor Margaret Mason. Fee $55 (bring your own lunch). Book by Friday July 23 to receive materials list. Contact Gillian Clarke at Stockyard Gallery with enquiries. Stockyard Gallery are looking at scheduling the workshop for mid October – keep an eye on their website for details.

20 Main Street, (PO Box 211) Foster 3960. Open 10 am to 4 pm daily Phone: 5682 1125 email info@stockyardgallery.org.au   www.stockyardgallery.org.au/   

v      Meeniyan Art Gallery  - ● Night and Day - Figures in the Shed. Exhibition until August 26. Works by Dianna Bannister, Heather Carroll, Geoff Harrison, Graeme Henry, Jill Hill, Steve Jensen, Adrian Johnson, Carolyn Landon, Hamish Kentwell, Dennis Leversha, Paul Satchell, Wendy Satchell, Marjorie Scott, Paul Storti, Ellen Taylor, Bronwyn Teasdale, Bob Tyler, Alan Whitmore, Frank Wildenberg ● Umbrian series 2009 - Andrew Southall - etchings & monoprints. Exhibition from 28 August - 23 September 2010. Opening Sunday August 29 from 2 - 4 pm. Soliloquy, Sanctuary and Silhouette - an exhibition by Julie - Anne Armstrong - Roper. Exhibition from 25 September - 28 October 2010, opening Sunday 26 September 2 - 4 pm.

84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan. Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesday) 10 – 4pm. Saturday & Sunday 11 – 5pm. Ph 5664 0101 www.meeniyanartgallery.com   mag@meeniyangallery.com.au

v      The G8 Collective – The Fitzroy Gallery. October 23 – November 4, opening Saturday October 23 at 6pm. All welcome. Eight of the most wanted Gippsland artists showcase their work – Andy McPherson, Jane Power, Anne Roussac, Kerry Spokes, Annie Stark, Grant Flather, Kim McDonald & Sue Gilford. 274 Fitzroy St, Fitzroy. Ph 9417-3284. Open Tues-Sun 1.00 to 6.00.

v      Foster's Little Bookshop  ● Talking Books with Jan Bull – a radio program on books and reading, 3mFM  (88.1, 89.1 and 89.5 on the dial) every Sun morning after the 11 o’clock news. 4 Station Rd, Foster. Ph 5682 2089, e flb@virtual.net.au www.fosterslittlebookshop.com.au/

v      Coal Creek Community Gallery  ● More Than Meets The Eye - art and photography by Denise Lees. Exhibition during July & August ● Men Only Exhibition - August 1- September 1.  Coal Creek Community Gallery, Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Korumburra, open 7 days a week 9am to 5pm. Entry is free. Ph 5655 1811 or visit www.coalcreekvillage.com.au

v      The Art Gallery of Inverloch  Shop 3 / 7 A'Beckett Street. Inverloch, 3996. PH 5674 2145 or Elaine & Hugh Goodman 0407 556 641, Robyn & Arthur Nilsson 0409 300 124, Pauline & Bob Middleton/Brown 0407 289 840. Opening at 11am daily during the winter (closed Tuesdays) or open by appointment. email: InverlochArt@gmail.com

v      Inverloch Community House - ● Art Lessons with Gunter Binder - well known local artist Gunter Binder will teach you how to draw using pencils and charcoals, use paint mediums and oil pastels. BYO your own materials or we will tell you where to get them. Limited places – be sure to book early to avoid missing out. Thursdays commencing July 22 for 8 weeks, 6:30 – 8:30pm. Cost: $100 (members) $120 (non members). ● A Place to Paint - Do you sketch or paint? We welcome oil, acrylic, watercolour, crayon, pastel and pencil artists. BYO your materials and projects and work in an environment of mutual inspiration. Please note that there is no tutor involved. Fridays, 10:00-3:00pm. Cost: $2 (members) $4 (non members) Inverloch Community House - 16 Abeckett Street, Inverloch.  Ph 5674 2444

v      Inverloch Community Hub – ● Exhibition displaying the outcomes of an indigenous book making project titled ‘Books for Borai’ – until end of August. ● October - Ken Rowe; November - Rosemary Perry & Others; December - Ann Fogarty & Ricardo Alves-Ferriera – contact Facilitator Cathy Gillam for more details. More details here as they come to hand. 16 A'Beckett Street, Inverloch.  invyhub@basscoast.vic.gov.au  www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/Community/Community_Facilities/Inverloch_Community_Hub

Ph 1300 226 278. Facilitator - Cathy Giliam.

v      Leongatha Gallery   Leongatha Art Gallery is located opposite the Post Office (cnr McCartin St & Michael Pl). Open: weekdays 10am-5pm (closed Tuesday) Saturday 10am- 2pm. Ph 56625370.

v      Mushroom Art/Craft Space   Preanneble Mismatched Art - Gavin van Eede & Sindy Virtue – during August. Anne Pinkstone -  photography during Sept. 40 Bair St, Leongatha 5662 2144. Open weekdays 10 – 5pm, Sat 10 – 3pm.

v      Winter Art Exhibition in Loch Public Hall from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 August  featuring works by Carole Foster, Geraldine Phelan and John Abery. The official opening of the Exhibition will take place at a reception in Loch Public Hall at 7pm on Friday 27^th August. Enquiries to Howard Booth at sales@carringtons.com.au           

v      ‘An Australian Latvian’ Portrait Prize 2010 - The 53^rd Australian Latvian Arts Festival Committee invites you to enter the inaugural ‘An Australian Latvian’ Portrait Prize. The subject of the portrait must be an Australian Latvian. The artist may be of any nationality and amateur as well as professional artists to submit their work. The works will be on display at Latvian House during the Arts Festival, with the exhibition opening and adjudicated prize awards at 12 noon on 27^th December, 2010. The Popular Choice awards will be presented at the Festival Revue on 31^st December, 2010. Entry forms are available from Latvian centres or please request one from Anda Banikos<anda@activ8.net.au  or ph 5687 1206. *For the purposes of the Portrait Prize, an Australian Latvian is a person of Latvian descent who resides in Australia or who is an Australian citizen.

v      Sandy Point Art Trail – Sandy Point Art Gallery – 33 Beach Parade ph 5684 1094 maryshaw@sandypointgallery.com.au  www.sandypointgallery.com.auWorking Garden Studio - 85 Sandy Point Rd (entry & parking in Aqua Crt) ph 5684 1379 open when sign is out or ph to arrange a visit.  Portrait Studio - 16 Sunshine Rise (cnr Surfers Walk & Sunshine rise) ph 5684 1545 www.sallygibsonportraits.com.au Open when the sign is out or ph to arrange a visit.

v     Toora Art Group meet every Sunday at 1pm at old Bonlac factory, Jetty Rd, Toora. Enquiries – Stephanie Deutschbein ph 5681 6251 or Marilyn Zanella 5686 2207 umzanella@bigpond.com

v      Mayfield Gallery  Open daily (inc public holidays) 10-5pm. – Di & John Koenders – Fairbank Rd, Arawata. Ph 5659 8262 www.mayfieldgallery.com.au/images/pdfs/A&A _MayfieldGallery.pdf

v      Emily Koenders Art Gallery Open daily 11-5pm. 230 Ruby-Fairbank Rd, Fairbank. Ph 5662 5808

v      Courthouse  Gallery, Yarram    Open every day except Wednesday from 10.30am to 3.00pm. 122 Commercial Road, Yarram, 3971. Ph Gallery 5182 6553. President, Jenny Davies 5185 1233; Secretary, Gail Dangel 5189 1300. gallery@yarraminfo.com.au

v      Stratford Court Art Gallery   ● Kath Hellings & Dave Andrews - Selection of oil paintings. Thurs 5 - Mon 23 August.  ● Spring Textile Exhibition – Sept 2 – Sept 20

● Judy Drober – Printmaker - until Oct 18 ● Sister Act - Exhibition by 3 talented Gippsland sisters - Oct 27 - Nov 22

Stratford Court Gallery, 66 Princes Highway, Stratford. Contact Anna Roberts on 5145 6790, arts@stratfordcourthouse.com.au. Open 10.30 to 5pm, Thur to Mon.

v      Freestone Press - Freestone Printmakers  term 3 commences on Friday the 16^th of JULY at 9.30am-4.30pm at Freestone Press 556 Freestone Crk Rd, Briagolong 3860. Dates for term 3 - 6 sessions Fridays, July 16/30, Aug 13/27, Sep 10/17 end term. $150.00 per person per term payable on the first day of term 16^th July by cheque to Gillian Kline or cash. Max number of Freestone Printmakers, 20 persons all up. If you are interested in attending term 3 at Freestone Press, contact Gillian Kline at gilliankline@bigpond.com and add your name, address, phone, mobile and email address. Ph 5145 5411  0408 514 560.

v      Bass Coast Artists’ Society - www.bassarts.org.au/   Annual Membership Fees – Single $25, Family $35, Social $15. To apply for membership of the Bass Coast Artists’ Society please send your name, address, telephone number and membership type together with a cheque to: The Secretary, Bass Coast Artist Society, P.O. Box 571, Wonthaggi VIC. 3995.

Activities - Open Studio - Held on Monday and Wednesday, all members are welcome to join in these untutored sessions held at the Goods Shed between 10am and 3pm.  Donation of $2 towards upkeep. Contacts:- Monday - Hazel Billington 5674 2892 Wednesday - Liz Glynn 5672 2944 Life Drawing - Easels and seating are provided and we have many wonderful models as subjects. Cost is $15 to cover the cost of model. Tuesday: 10am to 1pm; and 7pm to 10 pm. Contact Paul Satchell, Ph 5672 1752 and Bob Tyler, 5674 9375

v      Kongwak Gallery – Winter hours - 11- 4pm  Sat and Sunday or by appointment 5657 4433.

1487 Korumburra – Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak 3951. kongwakgallery@yahoo.com.au 

v      Gippsland Artists website - linking the artists of Gippsland to the world. http://www.gippslandartists.com/

v      Town & Country Gallery  Feathers & Flowers - Janet Flinn Wildlife artist Janet Flinn superbly captures the colour and character of the Australian birds that visit her native garden.  Featuring original watercolour, gouache and pastel paintings, with an extensive range of quality reproduction artworks and cards. During October.  111 Princes Highway, Yarragon.  Ph: 5634 2229. Open daily 10am-5pm. www.townandcountrygallery.com.au

v      Gippsland Art Gallery ● Sale ● 100 Ways to Ruin a Car- Alex Cyreszko/Francesca Rosa - For the last decade two Australian artists – Alex Cyreszko and Francesca Rosa – have separately set out to document as many abandoned and ruined cars as possible. Rosa chose to explore rural Queensland while Cyreszko focused on the streets of Sydney. Their individual projects culminate in two seemingly endless series of images that are at once absurdly comical and darkly tragic. July 31 to September 26. ● Time Stands Still When I Think of You - Carly Fischer - Carly Fischer presents a dislocated and disfigured reality in Time Stands Still When I Think of You. The Berlin-based Melbourne artist fabricates immersive urban environments recreated entirely from paper, where imitation is not necessarily a form of flattery. Exhibition August 21 to October 3, opening Friday August 20, 6.30pm. ● Best Served Cold - Vivienne Shark LeWitt The paintings of Vivienne Shark LeWitt are often wistful and lyrical in approach, but withhold a darker edge. In Best Served Cold LeWitt presents a suite of new paintings that explore the theme of the ‘seven deadly sins’. Exhibition August 21 to October 10, opening Friday 20 August 6.30pm Port of Sale Civic Centre68-70 Foster St, Sale. Ph 5142 3372. Open weekdays 10 – 5pm. Sat & Sun 12 – 4pm. www.wellington.vic.gov.au/gallery. Free entry.

v      LaTrobe Regional Gallery  ● 2010 Dick Bishop Memorial Prize - This award is in recognition of Richard (Dick) Bishop, who was instrumental in founding the Latrobe Regional Gallery.  Prizewinner receives a fully supported four week exhibition to be held 28 August to 26 September 2010 in the International Power Hazelwood Community Access Gallery.  Entries close Friday 16 July. Entry forms available on their website or contact the gallery.

● Essential  From the Cbus Collection of Australian Art.  until 5 September. The Cbus Collection of Australian Art comprises more than 300 works, dating from the mid 1800s to the present day. Cbus is the superannuation fund for the construction and building industry and represents hundreds of thousands of workers. The fund has been investing in Australian art since the late 1980s. Essential presents a selection of works from artists who have re-shaped their visual worlds to extract an underlying essence for expressive purposes. Artists include John Passmore, Hilarie Mais, Robert Hunter, Kenneth Whisson and Mary Cecil Allen who provide insightful interpretations of literal objects and the natural world pared down to abstract form.

● ● Rosalind Atkins 24 July - 19 September. The falling leaf is a whisper to the living - English proverb. For many years the engraving of images of trees on finely grained blocks of wood has made up the dominant part of Rosalind’s art practice. The subjects vary, from the trees she is familiar with, to the ones she chances upon. Often others will lead her to a particular tree because her work has triggered a memory or association. In all the years Rosalind has been taking notice of trees she never ceases to be amazed by them. They are fundamental to our well being. The health of our forests impacts on the planet, the tree we pass by the gate witnesses the comings and goings of our lives.

The Poetics of Geometry - Caroline Durre Until 29 August Caroline Durré makes spectacular large-scale drawings and paintings of strange three-dimensional shapes. These shapes, like extraordinary imaginary worlds, seem to float in space. Some of Durré’s inspirations are the Baroque formal garden and its arabesque parterres, historical fortifications, architecture and ceiling painting. The poetics of geometry will invite you to explore the artist’s imaginative use of symmetry and decoration, a vision that will entrance and hypnotise. Caroline Durré will also be installing a large-scale wall painting, in glowing fluorescent colours, in the Gallery courtyard for the duration of the exhibition. ● Symbols of Construction - Sue Jarvis International Power Hazelwood Community Access Gallery. 24 July - 22 August Construction sites are the source of inspiration for Sue Jarvis’s recent oils on canvas. Sue investigates the everyday building materials and clothing items that become universally recognisable symbols - hard hats, fluorescent clothing, red and white tape. In capturing the transient nature of a moment in the life of a building in painted colour, shape and pattern, Sue gives symbolic meaning to these objects. ● Other Side Art: Trevor Nickolls. A survey of painting and drawings 1972 – 2007. A NETS Victoria touring exhibition developed by the Ian Potter Museum of Art, The University of Melbourne . 24 July - 19 September Trevor Nickolls is a senior indigenous artist and seminal figure in Australian contemporary art. His artworks are powerful figurative and symbolic explorations of alienation and the urban landscape, and have informed many of the critical, intellectual and aesthetic positions vital to questions of identity and Aboriginality in Australia.

● The Weight of Stone - Frank Mesaric - 25 September - 21 November - Frank Mesaric’s recent body of work takes as its starting point references to things around us and highlights the characteristics in them that are in fact universal, by being attached to some of the meanings and the messages of paintings appropriated from the past. An empty hospital bed placed in a darkened corridor paired with Rembrandt’s ‘The Anatomy Lesson’ speaks of our inescapable mortality as well as our misguided or arrogant belief that science has the capacity to cure all.

● Water and Light - Lesley Keevers - International Power Hazelwood Community Access Gallery - 2 October - 31 October - Lesley Keevers paintings are inspired by the earth’s biosphere. Water is the main focus in this body of work as a symbol of life, rejuvenation and the strength in earth’s natural elements. Keevers focus is on line, atmospheric tones and movement where forms continuously change and shift in dynamic. She uses an encaustic process of painting that is highly textured with rich pigments and beeswax that creates shifting reflections and refracted light. ▪ Opening hours: Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat & Sun 11am to 4pm. Closed public holidays.  138 Commercial Rd, Morwell 3840. Ph 5128 5700. www.latroberegionalgallery.com    email: lrg@latrobe.vic.gov.au    

v      arc Yinnar   ● arc Yinnar Biennial Drawing Prize Awarded Saturday Oct 16 2010. Exhibition Dates Fri Oct 15 – Sun Nov 21. Major Prize of $2,000 awarded for the best exhibit as decided by the judging panel. Minor Prize of $500 for highly commended works as decided by the judging panel, announced Saturday October 16. People’s Choice of $300 voucher will be awarded from votes cast by gallery visitors over the duration of the exhibition. This prize will be announced on Tuesday November 23. The Biennial arc Yinnar Drawing Prize is open to drawings of a traditional, contemporary or innovative nature. Gallery arc, Main St, Yinnar. 12-4pm Mon-Fr, Sat 11-3pm. (Mel Ref: 528 8C) pH: 51631310. www.arcyinnar.com.au   arcyinnar@speedweb.com.au

Arc Yinnar Workshops - Botanical Illustration with Laurie Andrews - 5 fortnightly sessions on Saturdays   July 17—Sept 11 from 11 am – 3.30 pm. Cost of $140 or $120 concession. Course fee covers: one sheet of hot pressed Fabriano watercolour paper; sundry materials and small potted plant. Students to bring A3 sketchbook of acid free cartridge, 2H, HB and B pencils and eraser. Students are asked to bring a table lamp to each session for directional lighting of the subject. The tutor will discuss other materials and the format for the course. A list will be provided for purchase of paints and brushes for further sessions (some may choose to use pencil only). Approximate cost $50 for those who may not have the six paint colours and the brushes required.  ● Enquire now about  courses offered August-November 2010 - Basic Sound & Light Technicians Course; Basic Lighting for the Stage with Garry Boast, Introduction to Live Sound Mixing, Visual Arts Event Planning and Photography.  

v      Switchback Gallery  Gallery 1. Continental Drift - Fiona West – paintings. August 11 – September 2. Switchback Gallery. In Continental Drift, Fiona West shows recent paintings which deal with memory and landscape. West is an immigrant from South Africa who collides painterly and photographic vision to reflect on the rhymes and disjunctions between South African and Australian landscape. Gallery 2.  Girl on Fire - Courtney Hall – photographs. August 11 - September 2. Courtney Hall uses a combination of construction, painting and photography to examine the chaos of everyday life, relationships and popular culture. In panoramic digital prints, she brings together a range of media in a way that is concurrently playful and serious.

Switchback Gallery is at Gippsland Centre for Art and Design, Building 6S, Monash University, Gippsland Campus Northways Road, Churchill. Open Mon-Fri from 9am - 5pm or by appointment, closed on Public Holidays. 9902 6261

v      East Gippsland Art Gallery  ● Focus on East Gippsland - East Gippsland Photographic Society August 20 – September 7, opens 6pm Friday 20 August. A photographic collective showing the achievements of members of the EG Photographic Society.

● Landscape Graffiti - Pat Waters - works on paper. West Gallery September 10 – 28, opens 6pm Friday 10 September. Mark making is important to Pat Waters whether working figuratively or with abstraction. Working with paint on canvas, drawing, printmaking or with mixed media as in this exhibition, gestures, lines and dynamic shapes have been the artistic language Pat uses to make her strongly felt statements about the world and her environment. Pat Waters will give a floor talk at 6.30pm at the opening of Landscape Graffiti.

● Watercolour and Washi - Linden Dean  East Gallery. September 10 – 28, opens 11am September Saturday 11. Bairnsdale-based artist, Linden Dean, creates naïve-style paintings which are the result of artistic efforts that began in 1992 with naïve artist, Gwen Clarke.

Painting & Washi Paper Workshop - Washi is a type of paper made in Japan. Washi is commonly made using fibers from the bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub or mulberry bark, kozo, but also can be made using bamboo, hemp, rice and wheat. Washi comes from wa meaning Japanese and shi meaning paper, and the term is used to describe paper made by hand in the traditional manner. Linden has been incorporating washi paper into her art ever since she discovered it on a trip to Japan in 2009. This workshop is for those artists who already have drawing/painting skills who may want to use this traditional paper in their own art works. Room 202 EG TAFE, Main Street, Bairnsdale. Monday, 20 & Wednesday 22 September, 10am – 12 noon on both days. $20 includes washi paper. Bring to the workshop - pair of paper scissors, drawing/painting equipment & an idea or drawing approximately A4 – A3 in size. Bookings are essential. Contact EGAG by 14 September to book a place and pay the $20 fee.

Artist Floor Talk 10.30am Saturday September 25. Linden will talk about the exhibition and her recent trip to the Gallery of Naïve Artists, Trebnje, Slovenia as an invited participant. Join Linden and the Friends of EGAG after the talk for light refreshments.

● The Hill of Content Bookshop 17th Annual Hal Porter Short Story Competition. Entries postmarked on or prior to December 17, 2010 will be accepted. Check website for details. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm. Entry is Free. 2 Nicholson Street Bairnsdale. Phone 5153 1988. http://eastgippslandartgallery.org.au/

v      Mingara Gallery 242 Thompson Ave, Cowes, Phillip Island. Ph 5952 3722 www.mingaragallery.com.au

v      Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc  evamr@dcsi.net.au  www.lyrictheatre.net.au/joomla/

v      FAMDA (Foster Amateur Music and Drama Association) - for the latest news and productions – visit http://famda.org.au/ 

v      The Tenth South Gippsland One-Act Play Festival takes place at the Foster Arts Centre on Saturday and Sunday, 21 & 22 August. Saturday 21 August - 10:00 Session 1 – Youth entries; 2:00 Session 2 – Adult plays begin; 6:00 Dinner with in-house catering option (You must pre-book via 0407 543 371, famda@dcsi.net.au by 16 August). 8:00 Session 3 – More plays; Sunday 22 August; 12:00 Session 4 – Even more plays til about 4:00pm. A detailed schedule for the plays will be out later – check the FAMDA website www.famda.org.au

v      Meeniyan Amateur Dramatics Society (MADS) Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan  www.meeniyan.org.au Performing light entertainment with the focus on young people and others new to the stage. See website for events and dates. - Phone 5664 7473

v      Lyrebird Arts Council   ● Angus and Julia Stone. Saturday September 11 and Sunday Sept 12^th at Meeniyan Hall, 8pm. Support TBA. One Price: $50 Both concerts sold out           ● Sarah Blasko - sold out Sat Oct 9 at Meeniyan Hall, 8pm. Support TBA. One Price $45.

Prom Coast Arts Council - Next meeting – September 20 at 7.30pm at Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek (AGM held in early Aug) www.promcoastarts.org.au/

Fish Creek - Fish Creek Art Group Inc. Meets at Fish Creek Scout Hall 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.  Contact details- Julie Atkins 5683 2240, PO Box 15, Fish Creek 3959.

v      The Flying Cow Café – 9 Falls Rd, Fish Creek. Breakfast & lunch - 10am onwards, closed Wednesday and Thursday (open Thursdays in January). Hours can be a little flexible depending on how many travelers are about. Ph 5683 2338

v      Fish Tales Bookshop 17 Falls Rd, Fish Creek Ph & fax 5683 2246, fishtales@3fold.com.au    www.3fold.com.au/fishtales.htm  Open 11 – 4pm Thur, Fri & Sat. Proprietors: Bridget Crowe & Michael Chang (& Nina!) Reopening August 21 after winter break

v      Orange Roughy Cafe & Bar – 2 Old Waratah Rd, Fish Creek. 5683 2207. Open Wed 10-5pm, Thur, Fri & Sat – 10 until teatime, Sun – 10-6pm. Open all school & public holidays.

v      Fish Creek Hotel/Motel - Amy and Nigel. Ph 5683 2404

Meeniyan – moo’s at meeniyan – restaurant and café. 89 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan. Ph 5664 0010, fax 5664 0050 eat@moosatmeeniyan.com.au  www.moosatmeeniyan.com.au  

Leongatha  Serafino's Blue Lounge Pizzeria 7-9 Bair St, Leongatha. Ph 5662 3390

v      Number 9 Dream Café  44 Bair St, Leongatha  Ph 5662 2339 Wed - Fri: 8:30 - 5:00pm, Sat: 8:30 - 4:30pm, Sun: 8:30 - 4:30pm.

v      Coal Creek - Haunted - Historical Ghost Tours - Moonlit tours through Coal Creek. Discover the darker side of local history and be guided through the haunting atmosphere. Tour times: 7.30 – 9.30pm. Cost: $25.00 per person (includes light supper). Bookings are essential for each tour. All bookings must be pre-paid. Tours 2010: Saturdays - 28th August, 25th September, 23rd October, 21st November & 18th Dec. Groups welcome. Ph 03 56551811 Fax 56551480 rowenaa@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Foster  Prom Country Farmers' Market - 8am - 1pm, 3rd Sat each month at Foster War Memorial Arts Centre Ph 5682 1345 www.fostercommunity.com.au   fct@vic.australis.com.au                                                                                                                          

v      Rhythm Cafe  Fully licensed. 3-5 Bridge St, Foster ph 5682 1612. Trading hours 10am – 4pm, closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Lyn Godin & Michael Blyth. Tapas night every Friday 5- 7.30pm

Local Radio - ● Catch “Sounds”, a music show that samples new releases as well as favorites that never date, in the folk, blues, alt country and world music genres. Presented by Ian Bevington and Suzanne Henderson on at 6pm Thursdays.

● Night Surf - Gerald and Anna – Thursday, 8 – 10pm

● Talking Books with Jan Bull – a radio program on books and reading every Sunday morning after the 11 o’clock news.

● Smart Arts with Trevor G  Tuesdays  between 7 – 9pm.

Local FM station 3mFM – 88.1, 89.1 and 89.5 on the dial radio@3mfm.com.au     http://www.3mfm.com.au/ Also check out the 3MFM website as it is now possible to stream

3mFM via the internet.