merimbula centenary celebrations - 2012 - Sapphire Coast Tourism

MERIMBULA CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS - 2012
DATE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS As at 15th March 2012
Saturday
24.03.12 AM Merimbula Garden Club - "Images of Merimbula's 10.30 am to 12.00 pm - Merimbula RSL
History and Gardens."
PM Launch of Historical Society's Centenary Exhibition 2.30 pm at Merimbula Museum, Main St.
Sunday
25.03.12 AM Pambula Hospital Auxilliary "Country Muster," 11.00 am to 5.00 pm - Club Sapphire,
celebrating 100 years of music Merimbula.
Tuesday
27.03.12 PM Launch of the Centenary Celebrations by guest 12.30 pm Club Sapphire Auditorium
speaker Paul Sheahan, former Test Cricketer,educator
and current President of the Melbourne Cricket Club.
Preview by Chappie Munn of a soon to be published
pictorial history of Merimbula. The cutting of the Book at Club Sapphire by 26th March
Centenary Birthday Cake, by Posy Gray, the oldest Phone 6495 1306
known Merimbula-born resident and with a light
luncheon provided, courtesy of Club Sapphire.
Entertainment by the Vince Edwards Strings and the
Centenary 100 voice choir, singing the Anthem "Merimbula."
Followed by a Youth address by both Kiah & Jai Miller
"What Merimbula means to me & the next 100 years."
Centenary Birthday Cake, courtesy Bakehouse Merimbula
Combined Rotary Clubs Dinner with Melbourne Cricket
Club Members. Guest speaker: Paul Sheahan, MCC 6.30 pm - Pambula Merimbula Golf Club
President. Cost: $30.00. Bookings essential. Book at PMGC - Phone 6495 6154
Friday
30.03.12 PM Merimbula Imlay Bowling Club Centenary Mixed 1.00 pm Club Sapphire, Merimbula
Bowling Tournament. Sponsor: Swannies Clothing.
Saturday
Special Events Committee Centenary Ball with 7.00 pm Merimbula RSL Club
RMC Duntroon Dance Big Band (20 piece) - $75.00 p/h
Champs on arrival, 3 course meal, Dress - Formal.
Bookings: Bird in a Tree (next W'worths car park)
Proceeds: Fitness Trail - Ford Park to Spencer Park
Pixie Jenkins free concert - Club Sapphire 8.00 pm at Club Sapphire Merimbula

31.03.12 AM Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club 36 hole Centenary 8.00 am - Pambula Merimbula Golf Club
Competition, over two days.
Bega Valley Relay For Life commences 9.30 am Pambula Beach Sporting Complex
RAAF Roulettes Aerial Acrobatic Display 11.00 am over Merimbula Bay
Historic Lockheed Super Constellation Aircraft on 12.00 - 5.00 pm at Merimbula Airport
public display and for full inspection
Sponsored by Airport Agencies/Airport ID
PM Sapphire Coast Turf Club Merimbula Centenary Races 12.30 pm Sapphire Coast Turf Club
Period Dress - Fashions on the Field. Admission $15. Kalaru Race Track
Combined Churches Ecumenical Service 4.00 pm St Joseph's Church, Main St
William Dawes Memorial Dinner with special guests 6.30 pm at Merimbula RSL Club
Bill Minton, American citizen and survivor & family.
With film presentation of the discovery of the wreck BOOK AT RSL CLUB - PHONE 6495 1502
by the Sydney Dive Project team. Two course meal
Cost: $25.00. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL BY 30TH MARCH
Bega Valley Relay For Life Candlelight Ceremony Dusk - Pambula Beach Sporting Complex
Sunday
01.04.12 The Merimbula Centenary Surf Classic, with Heats from 7.00 am, Finals from 2.00 pm
Major Prize: Bushrat Surfboard. All day BBQ & Kiosk. Presentations at 4.00 pm, all at Main Beach
Enquiries to John Smythe - Phone - 6495 6617 or Short Point, depending on weather.
Tuesday
Pambula Merimbula Golf Club Centenary 36 hole 8.00 am at Pambula Merimbula Golf Club
Tournament continues
William Dawes Memorial wreath laying - off 9.00 am Flotilla leaves from Merimbula.
Tathra Headland by American citizen & sole survivor Enquiries to Marine Rescue - 6495 3331
Bill Minton, accompanied by members of his family Charter boats will accompany the flotilla
and guests. and carry passengers.
Bega Valley Relay For Life Finish & Closing Ceremony 9.30 am Pambula Beach Sporting Complex
Historic Lockheed Super Constellation Aircraft on 10.00 am to 4.00 pm at Merimbula Airport
public display and for full inspection
Sponsored by Airport Agencies/Airport ID
Bimbimbie Retirement Village Thanksgiving Service 10.00 am Bimbimbie Activities Centre
PM Merimbula Knights CC V Diggers FC Cricket match. 1.00 pm Berrambool Oval, Merimbula.
Full BBQ facilities and Kiosk all day.
Footprint Theatre Production - "Banjo at Mandeni." 2.00 pm at Mandeni, Sapphire Coast Dve
Banjo Paterson in Drama Verse & Song. Cost $10.00 ea. U12 Free. Incl. Afternoon Tea.
Dinner Dance and Beccy Cole Concert. $85.00 p/h 6.30 pm at Oaklands Event Centre
Book at Oaklands - 6494 3330

03.04.12 PM Merimbula Evening View Club's Centenary Dinner 6.30 pm at Club Sapphire Merimbula
Entertainment by Gerry Corcoran. Cost $22.00
Bookings essential - Phone 6495 0556
Wednesday
04.04.12 AM Burying of Time Capsule by Lumen Christi Students 11.30 AM Merimbula Museum, Main St.
with special guest Dick Smith. Centenary 100 voice
Choir sings 'Merimbula' Anthem with Sapphire Coast
Concert Band
PM The Merimbula Centenary Lunch with Dick Smith 12.30 pm - Merimbula RSL Club
Vince Edwards Strings & Dinner Jazz with Paul Dion Trio
With Youth addresses by both of Kiah & Jai Miller
"What Merimbula means to me and the next 100 Yrs."
Book at RSL by 3rd April. 6495 1502 $25.00 p/h Bookings essential
Merimbula Square Dance Club Centenary Dance Night
Come, see and try 7.30 pm - Club Sapphire Merimbula
Thursday
05.04.12 Sapphire Watercolourists exhibition of watercolour 10.00 am to 4.00 pm each day at Pambula
paintings. On display until Monday 9th April Merimbula Golf Club, until 9th April
PM Merimbula & District Atrs Group Annual Easter 7.00 pm Twyford Hall, Merimbula
Exhibition opening by Cr David Hede, Chairman of the Running to 15th April
Centenary Celebrations Steering Committee.
Rhonda Burchmore "Legs 11" performance. 8.00 pm at Club Sapphire Merimbula
Cost: $32.50 Book at Club Sapphire - 6495 1306
Friday
06.04.12 PM Club Sapphire Monthly Jazz night, supported by 7.00 pm at Club Sapphire, Merimbula.
Down South Jazz Club. No charge, courtesy Club Sapphire
Saturday
07.04.12 AM Grand Parade through Town to Spencer Park 11.00 am from Merimbula Drive.
with floats, bands and marching groups Assemble at 10.30 am
PM Grand Parade BBQ Picnic, with Kiosk and Cake Stall, From 12.00 pm at Spencer Park.
at the Fisherman's Club, Spencer Pk, including Oyster
Shucking Competition and oysters for sale.
Pambula Surf Life Saving Club surf rescue display 12.15 pm to 12.45 pm Off Spencer Park
Grand Finale Community Showcase Concert 1.00 pm to 3.00 at Spencer Park
Two hours of local talent including musical groups, (Club Sapphire Auditorium in the event
soloists and variety items in the friendly lakeside of bad weather).
atmosphere of Spencer Park
Country Music Concert with The McClymonts 6.00 pm at Magic Mountain, Merimbula
Adults $40.00; 13 - 18 Yrs $20.00; Under 12's free (Gates open at 5.15 pm)
Tickets at Magic Mntn, Merimbula & Eden VIC's
and Magpie Music, Bega. ALCOHOL FREE EVENT

Sunday
08.04.12 Pambula Rotary Sunday Market 8.00 am to 12.00 - Pambula Sporting Cmplx
Magic Mountain Easter Family Fair. Free entry with 10.00 am to 4.30 pm - Magic Mountain
lots of fun things with prizes. Rides at normal prices.
PM The Sydney Welsh Choir concert 2.30 pm - Wolumla Hall, Wolumla.
Entry: $30. Concession $25. Music Club Members $20.
Bookings: 6495 9708
Ash Grunwald Funky Blues Concert. Cost $25.00 8.00 pm at Club Sapphire, Merimbula
Sat - Mon
21.04.12
to 23.04.12 Merimbula Big Game & Lakes Angling Club Pacific Ocean - off Merimbula
Centenary Open Fishing Competition