Crime author at Collins
COLLINS Booksellers Sale and Wellington libraries are thrilled to be hosting an evening with award winning crime writer, Vikki Petraitis, to discuss her new novel, The Unbelieved.
Vikki Petraitis is best known for her true crime books, including the bestselling book The Frankston Murders about serial killer Paul Denyer, and her first book, The Phillip Island Murder, which has been featured in several TV shows and podcasts.
In her true crime books, Vikki has covered everything from police dogs to Lawyer X, the Russell Street bombing and sex crimes. Her expertise lies in interviewing police and victims to create compelling narratives.
In recent years, Vikki has made two hugely successful podcast series with Casefile Presents, which have topped charts around the world and been downloaded millions of times.
She is now working with the Casefile team developing new true crime projects.
The event will be held Thursday, August 25 at 7pm.
Bookings are essential, for catering and seating purposes.
To book, phone 03514 23575.
Young Blood
ART lovers arrived in droves for the launch of the Briagolong Art Gallery’s new exhibition ‘Young Blood’.
The launch took place last Saturday, with plenty of nibbles, wine, good company and art to experience in the heart of Briagolong on the corner of Avon and Forbes Streets.
‘Young Blood’ is a group of local young artists, who’ve formed an artistic alliance, bringing strength, support and organisation to their individual and unique arts practices.
This exhibition, focusing on the medium of printmaking, is the first expression of that collaboration.
The gallery is open every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm, with ‘Young Blood’ running until September 11.
For more information, email briagolongartgallery@gmail.com
Spring plant sale
ON Saturday, October 15, there will be a Spring Plant Sale at Delbridge Hall, 149 Cunninghame Street, opposite the Sale Water Tower from 9am.
There will be cakes, slices, preserves, Devonshire Tea and other delicacies on sale for you to indulge in.
It will be an excellent opportunity for people to get together in a time of beautiful weather and reconnect with others from the wider community.
Come join in, find that perfect plant you have been searching for and enjoy a classic Devonshire Tea.
Proceeds from the Spring Plant Sale at Delbridge Hall will be donated to local charities.
Orchid club art show
LOVE plants? Practically daisy for them? Well, you’re really going to lilac this news!
The Sale and District Orchid Club Annual Spring Show is back.
On Saturday, September 3, and Sunday, September 4, the Sale and District Orchid Club will hold their eagerly anticipated annual Spring Show following a two-year hiatus.
The Sale and District Orchid Club 2022 Spring Show commences at 9.30am on Saturday, September 3, at the VRI Hall Sale, opposite the Sale Railway Station.
Doors close at 4pm on Saturday, reopening on Sunday, September 4, from 10am to 3pm.
For all those green thumbs out there who can keep orchids alive, unlike this writer, there will be a myriad of beautiful orchids on sale with potting demonstrations on both days from 11am until 2pm for all the best tips and tricks to keep your plant baby alive.
There is much to be won at the Sale and District Orchid Club Spring Show, with hourly lucky door ticket prizes, raffle prizes and the chance to win an orchid by simply voting for your favourite orchid at the show.
It wouldn’t be an Aussie event without a good old-fashioned barbecue lunch; light refreshments will also be available.
For more information about the Sale and District Orchid Club Annual Spring Show or to make an enquiry, phone Sale and District Orchid Club vice president Peter Ayres on 0429 180 423 or president Bruce Jeffery on 0438 293 302.
Bond St poetry
MONTHLY poetry nights are back and better than ever at the Bond Street Event Centre.
These monthly poetry nights are popular with poets old and new, from first-time performers to seasoned writers.
Providing a great opportunity for budding poets to test their poetry on a friendly and supportive crowd, these nights also provide people who are new to poetry with valuable performance experience and the chance to meet with other like-minded people.
Anyone interested in poetry is invited to come along and be part of the supportive audience, or to bring their works and perform on-stage.
While originally scheduled for the third Thursday of the month, Bond Street Event Centre’s monthly poetry night has been rescheduled to the third Wednesday of every month, and the centre apologises for any inconvenience caused by this shift.
Poets old and new are encouraged to come along to the next Poetry Open Mic being hosted on Wednesday, August 17 at 7pm.
A $5 entry fee covers a light supper and supports the running of these monthly events.
For more information, please phone David at Bond Street Event Centre on 5182 8770.
Alpine walk
THE Annual Snow Shoe Shuffle on last Saturday, undertaken by Ben Crauchan Walking Club, saw an 11 kilometre loop completed, exploring around Mt St Gwinear and Mt St Phillack.
Nine walkers enjoyed a day of spectacular scenery, clear skies and great company.
After meeting at Erica, where snow shoes were hired, the group continued to St Gwinear carpark. Although the track was initially muddy with thin spattering of snow, the snow depth increased and soon snow shoes could be used.
At the summit of Mt St Gwinear, (1506 metres), morning tea was enjoyed, with thermoses providing a welcome hot cuppa.
The summit is marked by a cairn of rocks, and has views to Thompson Dam.
From there, it was down to the junction at Rock Shelter, before turning right and on to the Australia Alps Walking Track (AAWT).
Then, it was summiting Mt St Phillack (1556m). Located on the Baw Baw plateau, this is the highest point of that plateau.
With views obscured by thick snow gum, the decision was made to continue the short distance on to Mt St Phillack saddle, where the contented group dined under snow gums and clear skies, and took in views of the distant mountain range.
After lunch, it was back down the AAWT, before turning down a little known track, over a couple of gently flowing creeks, and then back to the St Gwinear carpark – and the donut van.
The walk featured picturesque scenery, thick stands of snow gum, fungus, lichen festooning branches and bird song, including a couple of active lyre birds.
All agreed the day had been spectacular, ably led by one of the many experienced bushwalkers in the club. One walker cited the many joys of being part of the club included getting to see places they wouldn’t usually go.
BCWC has regular walks and welcomes guest walkers, with the website having full details.
Maffra Rotary BBQ
THE Rotary Club of Maffra barbecue will be held at Woolworths tomorrow (Saturday, August 13).
This is now a regular event on the second Saturday of each month.
The barbecue will operate from 10am to about midday.
Come and get your sausage, and help Rotary to support the Maffra community.
It seems we are not only feeding the human population!
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Sale and District Orchid Club vice president and lifelong member Peter Ayres preparing for the 2022 Spring Show. Photo: Contributed
Briagolong Art Gallery recently had a refresh of stock in their East Space gallery shop. Photo: Stefan Bradley
