merimbula centenary celebrations - 2012 - Sapphire Coast Tourism
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MERIMBULA CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS - <strong>2012</strong><br />
DATE<br />
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS As at 15th March <strong>2012</strong><br />
Saturday<br />
24.03.12 AM Merimbula Garden Club - "Images of Merimbula's 10.30 am to 12.00 pm - Merimbula RSL<br />
History and Gardens."<br />
PM Launch of Historical Society's Centenary Exhibition 2.30 pm at Merimbula Museum, Main St.<br />
Sunday<br />
25.03.12 AM Pambula Hospital Auxilliary "Country Muster," 11.00 am to 5.00 pm - Club <strong>Sapphire</strong>,<br />
celebrating 100 years of music Merimbula.<br />
Tuesday<br />
27.03.12 PM Launch of the Centenary Celebrations by guest 12.30 pm Club <strong>Sapphire</strong> Auditorium<br />
speaker Paul Sheahan, former Test Cricketer,educator<br />
and current President of the Melbourne Cricket Club.<br />
Preview by Chappie Munn of a soon to be published<br />
pictorial history of Merimbula. The cutting of the Book at Club <strong>Sapphire</strong> by 26th March<br />
Centenary Birthday Cake, by Posy Gray, the oldest Phone 6495 1306<br />
known Merimbula-born resident and with a light<br />
luncheon provided, courtesy of Club <strong>Sapphire</strong>.<br />
Entertainment by the Vince Edwards Strings and the<br />
Centenary 100 voice choir, singing the Anthem "Merimbula."<br />
Followed by a Youth address by both Kiah & Jai Miller<br />
"What Merimbula means to me & the next 100 years."<br />
Centenary Birthday Cake, courtesy Bakehouse Merimbula<br />
Combined Rotary Clubs Dinner with Melbourne Cricket<br />
Club Members. Guest speaker: Paul Sheahan, MCC 6.30 pm - Pambula Merimbula Golf Club<br />
President. Cost: $30.00. Bookings essential. Book at PMGC - Phone 6495 6154<br />
Friday<br />
30.03.12 PM Merimbula Imlay Bowling Club Centenary Mixed 1.00 pm Club <strong>Sapphire</strong>, Merimbula<br />
Bowling Tournament. Sponsor: Swannies Clothing.<br />
Saturday<br />
Special Events Committee Centenary Ball with 7.00 pm Merimbula RSL Club<br />
RMC Duntroon Dance Big Band (20 piece) - $75.00 p/h<br />
Champs on arrival, 3 course meal, Dress - Formal.<br />
Bookings: Bird in a Tree (next W'worths car park)<br />
Proceeds: Fitness Trail - Ford Park to Spencer Park<br />
Pixie Jenkins free concert - Club <strong>Sapphire</strong> 8.00 pm at Club <strong>Sapphire</strong> Merimbula
31.03.12 AM Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club 36 hole Centenary 8.00 am - Pambula Merimbula Golf Club<br />
Competition, over two days.<br />
Bega Valley Relay For Life commences 9.30 am Pambula Beach Sporting Complex<br />
RAAF Roulettes Aerial Acrobatic Display 11.00 am over Merimbula Bay<br />
Historic Lockheed Super Constellation Aircraft on 12.00 - 5.00 pm at Merimbula Airport<br />
public display and for full inspection<br />
Sponsored by Airport Agencies/Airport ID<br />
PM <strong>Sapphire</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Turf Club Merimbula Centenary Races 12.30 pm <strong>Sapphire</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Turf Club<br />
Period Dress - Fashions on the Field. Admission $15. Kalaru Race Track<br />
Combined Churches Ecumenical Service 4.00 pm St Joseph's Church, Main St<br />
William Dawes Memorial Dinner with special guests 6.30 pm at Merimbula RSL Club<br />
Bill Minton, American citizen and survivor & family.<br />
With film presentation of the discovery of the wreck BOOK AT RSL CLUB - PHONE 6495 1502<br />
by the Sydney Dive Project team. Two course meal<br />
Cost: $25.00. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL BY 30TH MARCH<br />
Bega Valley Relay For Life Candlelight Ceremony Dusk - Pambula Beach Sporting Complex<br />
Sunday<br />
01.04.12 The Merimbula Centenary Surf Classic, with Heats from 7.00 am, Finals from 2.00 pm<br />
Major Prize: Bushrat Surfboard. All day BBQ & Kiosk. Presentations at 4.00 pm, all at Main Beach<br />
Enquiries to John Smythe - Phone - 6495 6617 or Short Point, depending on weather.<br />
Tuesday<br />
Pambula Merimbula Golf Club Centenary 36 hole 8.00 am at Pambula Merimbula Golf Club<br />
Tournament continues<br />
William Dawes Memorial wreath laying - off 9.00 am Flotilla leaves from Merimbula.<br />
Tathra Headland by American citizen & sole survivor Enquiries to Marine Rescue - 6495 3331<br />
Bill Minton, accompanied by members of his family Charter boats will accompany the flotilla<br />
and guests. and carry passengers.<br />
Bega Valley Relay For Life Finish & Closing Ceremony 9.30 am Pambula Beach Sporting Complex<br />
Historic Lockheed Super Constellation Aircraft on 10.00 am to 4.00 pm at Merimbula Airport<br />
public display and for full inspection<br />
Sponsored by Airport Agencies/Airport ID<br />
Bimbimbie Retirement Village Thanksgiving Service 10.00 am Bimbimbie Activities Centre<br />
PM Merimbula Knights CC V Diggers FC Cricket match. 1.00 pm Berrambool Oval, Merimbula.<br />
Full BBQ facilities and Kiosk all day.<br />
Footprint Theatre Production - "Banjo at Mandeni." 2.00 pm at Mandeni, <strong>Sapphire</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Dve<br />
Banjo Paterson in Drama Verse & Song. Cost $10.00 ea. U12 Free. Incl. Afternoon Tea.<br />
Dinner Dance and Beccy Cole Concert. $85.00 p/h 6.30 pm at Oaklands Event Centre<br />
Book at Oaklands - 6494 3330
03.04.12 PM Merimbula Evening View Club's Centenary Dinner 6.30 pm at Club <strong>Sapphire</strong> Merimbula<br />
Entertainment by Gerry Corcoran. Cost $22.00<br />
Bookings essential - Phone 6495 0556<br />
Wednesday<br />
04.04.12 AM Burying of Time Capsule by Lumen Christi Students 11.30 AM Merimbula Museum, Main St.<br />
with special guest Dick Smith. Centenary 100 voice<br />
Choir sings 'Merimbula' Anthem with <strong>Sapphire</strong> <strong>Coast</strong><br />
Concert Band<br />
PM The Merimbula Centenary Lunch with Dick Smith 12.30 pm - Merimbula RSL Club<br />
Vince Edwards Strings & Dinner Jazz with Paul Dion Trio<br />
With Youth addresses by both of Kiah & Jai Miller<br />
"What Merimbula means to me and the next 100 Yrs."<br />
Book at RSL by 3rd April. 6495 1502 $25.00 p/h Bookings essential<br />
Merimbula Square Dance Club Centenary Dance Night<br />
Come, see and try 7.30 pm - Club <strong>Sapphire</strong> Merimbula<br />
Thursday<br />
05.04.12 <strong>Sapphire</strong> Watercolourists exhibition of watercolour 10.00 am to 4.00 pm each day at Pambula<br />
paintings. On display until Monday 9th April Merimbula Golf Club, until 9th April<br />
PM Merimbula & District Atrs Group Annual Easter 7.00 pm Twyford Hall, Merimbula<br />
Exhibition opening by Cr David Hede, Chairman of the Running to 15th April<br />
Centenary Celebrations Steering Committee.<br />
Rhonda Burchmore "Legs 11" performance. 8.00 pm at Club <strong>Sapphire</strong> Merimbula<br />
Cost: $32.50 Book at Club <strong>Sapphire</strong> - 6495 1306<br />
Friday<br />
06.04.12 PM Club <strong>Sapphire</strong> Monthly Jazz night, supported by 7.00 pm at Club <strong>Sapphire</strong>, Merimbula.<br />
Down South Jazz Club. No charge, courtesy Club <strong>Sapphire</strong><br />
Saturday<br />
07.04.12 AM Grand Parade through Town to Spencer Park 11.00 am from Merimbula Drive.<br />
with floats, bands and marching groups Assemble at 10.30 am<br />
PM Grand Parade BBQ Picnic, with Kiosk and Cake Stall, From 12.00 pm at Spencer Park.<br />
at the Fisherman's Club, Spencer Pk, including Oyster<br />
Shucking Competition and oysters for sale.<br />
Pambula Surf Life Saving Club surf rescue display 12.15 pm to 12.45 pm Off Spencer Park<br />
Grand Finale Community Showcase Concert 1.00 pm to 3.00 at Spencer Park<br />
Two hours of local talent including musical groups, (Club <strong>Sapphire</strong> Auditorium in the event<br />
soloists and variety items in the friendly lakeside of bad weather).<br />
atmosphere of Spencer Park<br />
Country Music Concert with The McClymonts 6.00 pm at Magic Mountain, Merimbula<br />
Adults $40.00; 13 - 18 Yrs $20.00; Under 12's free (Gates open at 5.15 pm)<br />
Tickets at Magic Mntn, Merimbula & Eden VIC's<br />
and Magpie Music, Bega. ALCOHOL FREE EVENT
Sunday<br />
08.04.12 Pambula Rotary Sunday Market 8.00 am to 12.00 - Pambula Sporting Cmplx<br />
Magic Mountain Easter Family Fair. Free entry with 10.00 am to 4.30 pm - Magic Mountain<br />
lots of fun things with prizes. Rides at normal prices.<br />
PM The Sydney Welsh Choir concert 2.30 pm - Wolumla Hall, Wolumla.<br />
Entry: $30. Concession $25. Music Club Members $20.<br />
Bookings: 6495 9708<br />
Ash Grunwald Funky Blues Concert. Cost $25.00 8.00 pm at Club <strong>Sapphire</strong>, Merimbula<br />
Sat - Mon<br />
21.04.12<br />
to 23.04.12 Merimbula Big Game & Lakes Angling Club Pacific Ocean - off Merimbula<br />
Centenary Open Fishing Competition