http://violettown.org.au/news/index.htm The latest news from Violet Town http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/february/poets.htm Renowned Castlemaine poet, Ross Donlon, will share his expertise with eight emerging poets from the Greater Shepparton region in the lead-up to the SheppARTon Festival this March http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/february/crimson-eyes.htm On March 6th at the Violet Town Memorial Hall. Well known band Behind Crimson Eyes will be headlining an all ages youth event. http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/february/club-liquor.htm The Australian Drug Foundation, in conjunction with the Victoria Police and The Centre Active Recreation Networ would like to invite up to five members of your committee to attend a Liquor Licensing Club Seminar on Wednesday 17 March 2010 at The Centre, Greta Road Office, (Multipurpose Room), Wangaratta, 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. http://violettown.org.au/ecoliving/insulate.htm A basic first step for these buildings in our climate is to improve insulation where possible. http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/february/community-house.htm Over the next few weeks some exciting events and activities have been planned for the community http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/february/irish-lunch.htm Come along and enjoy an Irish Lunch Sunday 21 March (a belated St Patricks Day) at the Oak Tree restaurant 1042 Bonnie Doon Road, Boho South. Commencing 12 noon http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/february/firewood.htm Strathbogie Shire Council would like to remind residents about the correct process for collecting firewood from the area beside Council-managed roads. http://violettown.org.au/market/2010/market-13022010.htm Our market on Saturday 13 February was made even more pleasand due to some much needed rain throughout the district a few days prior, settling the dust and freshening up the beautiful Violet Town Recreation Reserve where our market is held on the 2nd Saturday of every month. http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/february/volunteers.htm Do you know an organisation in your community that has supported its volunteers doing amazing things? Is there someone who has displayed outstanding leadership in volunteering and made a real difference in the community? http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/january/australia-day.htm As in years past, Violet Town residents were out in force to celebrate Australia Day. http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/january/cags.htm Country Action Grant Scheme (CAGS) and Victalent increase the capacity of community sport and active recreation organisations in country Victoria. http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/january/bore-water.htm Strathbogie Shire Council has recently received complaints about people misusing the stand pipes that supply both stock and domestic water. Council would like to implore the community to please do the right thing so that the service can be available for everyone to use. http://www.violettown.org.au/communityhouse/2010/january-program.htm A Celebration of Our Music, Art, Craft, Poetry and Storytelling 9 – 11 April, A three day festival of art, craft, workshops, music, poetry and storytelling, Computer Courses, Youth Reference Group Monday 4pm – 5pm, Youth Drop In Centre Mondays and Tuesdays, Push Over Youth Music Event Sunday 14th March, Welfare Support, Outreach Connections and Financial Counsellor Visiting Services, Networking Group