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Council Caretaker PeriodIndigo Shire Council is currently in caretaker mode until 6pm on Saturday 26 October. You’ll notice a few changes in communications, including the Rutherglen Weekly. The Rutherglen Weekly will be shifting to a fortnightly publishing schedule. If you would like any business updates or events to be included in this newsletter, please send your updates to Nadine nadine@explorerutherglen.com.au one full week prior to the Thursday publication date. There are certain restrictions on what we can and cannot publish. This is to ensure a fair election. Apart from the above, it's business as usual, and our Visitor Information Centres staff and volunteers are ready to assist you with distributing any business updates or any ATDW website business listing coupon codes. News from Rutherglen Visitor Information CentreHello all, The school holiday period was wonderfully busy for the centre! We welcomed lots of families to the region and our bike hire was well utilised. Christmas is just around the corner so we've re-filled our giftshop with local and regional goodies, perfect for foodie friends and family. We also have small hamper boxes ready to be used for gifts. Nadine is going on annual leave from Thursday 17 October and will return on Monday 18 November. Please direct all inquiries to our amazing Visitor Information Centre staff and volunteers at info@explorerutherglen.com.au Don’t forget – our team is here to assist you with creating or renewing your Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) website business listing. If you need any help, please contact the centre on 02 6033 6306 or info@explorerutherglen.com.au Wishing you all a safe and happy weekend. Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre Team Jones Winery RestaurantJones Winery Jones Winery Restaurant is now open on a Monday with an à la carte menu so diners get a choice of the number of courses. They are also offering an express menu if people are in a hurry. Rutherglen Agriculture Show171 High Street, Rutherglen An event open to the wider community and featuring many of the traditional aspects of a rural show, including –
Rutherglen Lions Club Community Garage SaleRutherglen The Rutherglen Lions Club Community Garage Sale is on again this year. As the saying goes, one person's trash is another's treasure! Maps will be available from the Rutherglen Lions Park on the morning of the event, and traditional egg and bacon rolls will be available for those eager to fuel up. Sites can be booked through the Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre. For more information, please contact Julie Simpson on 0419 426 139. SES Halloween Fundraiser Sausage SizzleLions Park, Rutherglen The Rutherglen SES will be set up at the Rutherglen Lions Park this Halloween. Bring along the kids to get their face painted in the scariest of Halloween styles before heading off trick or treating! Activities include:
Money raised goes towards the Rutherglen SES unit. For more information, please contact Margaret Meehan on 0414 740 231. Scion X Herya Deli Pop-UpScion, Rutherglen Join us for a culinary adventure as Herya Deli brings the vibrant and authentic flavours of Taiwan to Scion on the Unofficial Melbourne Cup long weekend. Sip and snack the afternoon away, as you relax among the gums to live music from 12:30 pm. Food is by pre-order for this event, bookings recommended for tastings, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, phone 02 6032 8844 or email cellardoor@scionwine.com.au. Chiltern Visitor Information Centre UpdateHello everyone, We are still taking bookings for the Chiltern Community Garage Sale on Sunday 17 November. If you would like to take part, please make a booking at either Bogetti's Antiques (31 Conness Street) or with us at the Chiltern Visitor Information Centre (30 Main Street). Bookings close on Wednesday 13 November. Click here for further information. Don’t forget – our team is here to assist you with creating or renewing your Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) website business listing. If you need any help, please contact the Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre on 02 6033 6306 or info@explorerutherglen.com.au Have a fantastic weekend. Open Mic NightTelegraph Hotel Chiltern Come along for another Open Mic Night at the Telegraph! There will be a strict limit of three songs per performer, and all genres are welcome. Come early to get your name on the list and secure a spot. Chiltern Community Garage SaleChiltern This is a great opportunity to find a bargain, sell your unwanted items, catch up with friends, explore the historic town, and take in delicious coffee and snacks at any of the cafes and eateries. A gold coin donation gets you a map of all garage sale sites, pick one up from The Visitor Information Centre Main Street or Bogettis Antiques, Conness Street. Events Please list your events on ATDW so that they appear on this calendar. Your event listing will also appear on explorerutherglen.com.au or explorechiltern.com.au, Victoria’s High Country and Visit Victoria's websites. If you require assistance please contact the Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre. Friday 18 and Saturday 19 October: CLAP presents: Phantoms & Fries Saturday 19 October - Summer Vibes at Cofield Wines Saturday 19 October - Burgers and Tunes at The Pickled Sisters Cafe Sunday 20 October - Rutherglen Agricultural Show Sunday 20 October - Sunday Series at The Victoria Hotel Friday 25 and Saturday 26 October: CLAP presents: Phantoms & Fries Saturday 26 October - Summer Vibes at Cofield Wines Sunday 27 October - Rutherglen Lions Club Community Garage Sale Thursday 31 October - SES Halloween Sausage Sizzle Friday 1 - 3 November - The Good Life at All Saints Estate Saturday 2 November - Battle of the Bands Sunday 3 November - Scion X Herya Deli Pop-Up Saturday 16 November - Opera in the Courtyard at Debortoli Sunday 17 November - Chiltern Community Garage Sale Business SupportIt's A High Country Thing - get involved with Tourism North East's new marketing campaignFrom September 2024 to June 2025, Tourism North East will run a social media-led marketing campaign to highlight why Victoria’s High Country is so unique and amazing. So how do you get involved? Tourism operators and businesses in the High Country can join in and leverage the campaign by creating your own social and web content, as well as collaborating and engaging with the @seehighcountry social channels. Help visitors feel like “a local” by sharing the best things about your surroundings. You don’t need to explain why it’s so good, because…it’s a High Country thing. To get involved in the It's A High Country Thing campaign, click the button below. |