http://violettown.org.au/news/index.htm The latest news from Violet Town http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/december/nagambie-lights.htm A dazzling fireworks display over Nagambie Lake will provide a thrilling end to 2010 for holiday-makers and families in surrounding regional areas. The event, now in its sixth year, brings large crowds to Buckley Park and the shores of Nagambie Lake where the audience can view an eight minute pyrotechnics spectacular. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/december/fire-season.htm Fire restrictions are now in place across the Hume Region meaning residents can no longer burn-off without a permit. The Fire Danger Period started on Monday, 20 December, and CFA Hume Region Operations Manager - Regional Commander Peter O'Keefe said anyone caught lighting a fire would be prosecuted. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/december/school-program.htm http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/december/now-then.htm Now and Then is a photography project with a twist - an old photo held in a new one to tell a story of past moments and how times have changed. This is a walking tour with ABC Open Producer Benj Binks and the Violet Town History Group. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/2010/december/ovic.htm Strathbogie Shire Council will launch its new shire-wide Visitor Information Centre on Monday 13 December at Wahring's Restaurant; corner Goulburn Valley Hwy and Moss Rd at 6.30pm. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/december/youth-programs.htm With the school year drawing to a close and Christmas just around the corner, many young people within our Shire will be looking for some holiday fun after the festive season ends. From Monday January 19th to Thursday January 27th Youth Services will be hosting a School holiday program for young people aged between 12-25yrs. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/november/cfa-letter.htm As CFA volunteers and District 12 officials of Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria, we would like to thank our local MPs and candidates for their willingness to listen to the concerns of CFA volunteers. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/november/alternative-transport.htm The Sustainable Communities Program has listened to your feedback! Our regular workshop attendees have been requesting something more; Take Climate Action to the next level. We have responded - with the Alternative Transport Workshop in Euroa on Saturday November 27th. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/november/sheep-dogs.htm The Arena Trial Club, affiliated with the VYUFD Association Inc., is holding sheep dog trials from 10 - 13 December 2010 in the Violet Town Recreation Reserve. The last trials in Violet Town were held in 2008. http://www.violettown.org.au/market/2010/market-13112010.htm Next market - Saturday 11 December 2010 and throughout the year on the 2nd Saturday of every month, 8.30am to 1.00pm, at the Recreation Reserve, Tulip St, Violet Town. For the safety of all concerned we have a dog free policy at the market. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/october/sustain-workshops.htm http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/october/fire-hazards.htm Strathbogie Shire residents are being urged to clear their land to ensure they are fire safe this summer. Fire Prevention Officers will be visiting townships during the first week of November to identify any fire hazards. During this week, land will be inspected (particularly in townships) to ensure it is safe for the coming fire season. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/october/cfa-awards.htm Strathbogie Shire Council was a finalist in the Australian Safer Communities Awards held last week in Melbourne. The Awards recognise innovative practices and achievements by organisations and individuals that help to build safer and more resilient communities across Australia. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/october/l2p-launch.htm Strathbogie Shire Council cordially invites you to attend the Strathbogie Shire Council L2P learner driver mentor program official launch. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/october/paris-model.htm Indi Walton-Guerin is on her way to Paris to represent Australia in the Wella Professionals TrendVision Event to be held on November 6th 2010. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/october/eclipse.htm Strathbogie Shire Council's Eclipse Café has recently had a revamp. The youth team have been busy overhauling the space to ensure it is well set up to cater to the diverse needs of youth in our community. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/october/vegetables.htm Visit three different vegetable gardens in and around Violet Town: see a town garden, hydroponics, a farm homestead garden, and a permaculture property. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/october/gv-tourism.htm More than 90 activities and tourism experiences to encourage locals and visitors to discover the best our region has to offer. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/october/80-years.htm Violet Town celebrated 85 years of Bush Nursing on the occasion of the Board of Management's 80th Annual General Meeting. It was also the occasion to launch the book 'Call the nurse!', which with photographs, newspaper clippings and well researched, details the history of nursing in Violet Town. http://www.violettown.org.au/market/2010/market-9102010.htm Next market - Saturday 13 November 2010 and throughout the year on the 2nd Saturday of every month, 8.30am to 1.00pm, at the Recreation Reserve, Tulip St, Violet Town. For the safety of all concerned we have a dog free policy at the market. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/october/tidy-towns.htm http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/october/waterwise.htm Enjoy a FREE presentation from Kevin Walsh Waterwise Gardening expert on plant selection, watering systems, garden layout and saving water. http://www.violettown.org.au/ecoliving/cool-roofs.htm Don't sizzle this summer! Make your roof cool and save $$$$$. Experts Mike Bailey and Wayne Steward will provide information about heat reflective paints and coatings and environmentally friendly insulation at the COOL ROOFS evening. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/october/cfa-chief.htm Victorias CFA volunteers have welcomed the selection of Euan Ferguson as their new Chief Fire Officer. Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria, representing the 60,000 CFA volunteers, says he is an excellent choice. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/september/yppcp.htm The Young Professional Provincial Cadetship Program contributes to economic development through the growth of a skilled regional workforce and growing, sustainable population into the future. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/september/gv-tourism.htm All roads will lead to the Goulburn Valley in October when more than 90 different events attractions and activities will be showcased to encourage residents and visitors to discover the best the region has to offer. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/september/gaining-insight.htm Andrew Follows is an inspiring, and rapidly, established photographer, with a social conscience. He is legally blind, and respects and loves his best friend, Eamon, his guide dog. The key to the world around Andrew is through his camera. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/september/jojo-smith.htm Jo Jo Smith, one of Australia's best female vocalists is returning by popular demand to the Flour Mill in Euroa on Friday October 1st. Jo Jo performed with her trio at the Flour Mill earlier this year, enthusing the capacity audience with her fabulous vocals and the band's jazz/blues inspired arrangements. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/september/emergency-funding.htm An Emergency Grant provides assistance to local sport and active recreation clubs and organisations to replace essential sports equipment that has been lost or destroyed as a consequence of unpreventable and exceptional events such as fire, flood, significant storms, theft or criminal damage. Funding for the replacement cost of the equipment lost or damaged up to a maximum grant of $2,000 (excluding GST) will be provided to successful applicants. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/september/health-expo.htm Displays, live entertainment, story telling, lifestyle information, childrens activities, guest speakers http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/september/lifestyle-expo.htm Strathbogie Shire Council is busy preparing for its second Lifestyle Expo - Celebrating Diversity in our community. Displays, live entertainment, story telling, lifestyle information, children's activities, guest speakers, demonstrations, workshop and culturally diverse food will make a full program of events on Friday October 1st from 10am - 4pm at the Euroa Secondary College. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/september/space-invaders.htm There has recently been an increase of people using disabled car spaces without a permit in Strathbogie Shire. People with a disability need accessible parking as they have fewer choices in moving about the community safely, easily and independently than members of the public generally. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/september/governance-workshops.htm Applications are open for a new governance and leadership program for rural women in North East Victoria. This opportunity has been provided through a partnership between the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program and the Alpine Valleys Agribusiness Forum. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/september/ict-uptake.htm Information and communication technologies (ICT) are increasingly central to work practices and to the ways we communicate with one another. The not-for-profit (NFP) community sector can benefit from ICT in a range of ways, from improving systems for managing information to enhancing our ability to speak to each other and to our communities. The Office for the Community Sector is holding workshops in the Hume region and we would like to invite you to come along and talk with us about the barriers that prevent you from using technology in your day-to-day work. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/september/football-funds.htm The Department of Planning and Community Development have just announced new Guidelines for the Country Football Netball Grants – and Applications are now open. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/september/floods/index.htm/ Over 60mm of rain fell over Violet Town, which with the rain falling on the Strathbogie Ranges caused the Honeysuckle Creek to overflow its banks and for streets to be closed and people to be evacuated from their homes http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/september/plant-workshop.htm Are you interested in learning more about landscaping with indigenous plants? The Sustainable Communities Program in partnership with the Shire of Strathbogie is presenting a special Plant Local, Plant Indigenous workshop at the Euroa Arboretum 76 Old Hume Highway on Saturday 18 September from 11am - 3pm. http://www.violettown.org.au/ecoliving/kate-auty.htm What is sustainability all about? Why are governments so concerned about sustainability? What has sustainability got to do with our everyday lives - particularly the lives of those of us who live in small rural communities? http://www.violettown.org.au/ecoliving/retrofit-house.htm The number of sustainable houses being built in the Strathbogie area is increasing rapidly. Included in this are the many existing houses that have been substantially retrofitted with sustainable features. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/august/expo.htm Strathbogie Shire is situated in the Hume Region of Victoria with the main township being Euroa. The community is one of vibrancy and diversity promoting accessibility and inclusion of all. If you or your group represent the arts, crafts, alternative health and environment options, sports; other cultures, Indigenous - foods, costume, dance etc then we are inviting your participation. http://www.violettown.org.au/market/2010/market-14082010.htm Next market - Saturday 11 September 2010 and throughout the year on the 2nd Saturday of every month, 8.30am to 1.00pm, at the Recreation Reserve, Tulip St, Violet Town. For the safety of all concerned we have a dog free policy at the market. For enquiries regarding the market or to discuss booking a site please phone our market co-ordinator, Deb George, on 0416 233 584 or email to info@market.violettown.org.au Please advise your name, contact details and the type of product you would like to sell, be it homemade/grown or commercial and we will always return your call or reply to your email within a few days. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/august/manager-diploma.htm Managers at Strathbogie Shire Council recently completed a Diploma of Management. The Diploma brings theory and work related experience together and was rolled out over a period of six months. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/august/shire-budget.htm Strathbogie Shire Council has formally adopted its 2010/2011 budget. Council unanimously passed the 15% rate rise which is made up of an 11 per cent, ``Infrastructure Catch-up Levy'' on top of a proposed four per cent rate increase. This will translate to approximately $228 on the average rate bill this year. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/august/anzac-centenary.htm As we approach the Anzac Centenary, the Australian Government wants to hear your views on how best to mark this significant event. How can we best commemorate and recognise this important centenary? http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/august/motorcyclists.htm Strathbogie Shire Council today released the results of its recent survey of motorcycle riders' views on safety issues. Twenty responses were received to the survey, which asked riders to report on issues which affected them and to nominate dangerous locations in the municipality. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/august/locusts-coming.htm Locust hatchings are expected to occur in Victoria 10 days earlier than previously forecast, based on projected forecasts from the Australian Plague Locust Commission. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/august/gv-tourism.htm This year's Goulburn Valley Tourism Month has attracted attention and support from Tourism Victoria's Tom Smith and Destination Melbourne's head Chris Buckingham who will both attend and participate in events and workshops organised for the month long event in October. http://www.violettown.org.au/communityhouse/2010/pasta-n-movie.htm The Violet Town Youth Music Program are hosting a fantastic fund raising event this Saturday the 14 August from 6pm. The Supper Room will be converted into an Italian Pasta Restaurant with gorgeous acoustic music and your choice of pasta and sauces. Vegans and Vegetarians are catered for. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/august/sustainanle-website.htm The Sustainable Communities Program, a workshop based sustainability program, is excited to announce the workshop schedule for September to November and the launch of the new website http://www.violettown.org.au/communityhouse/2010/comm-house-august2010.htm This fortnight some exciting activities are happening in Violet Town. The 3rd August is the Skate Park Meeting at 7.00pm at the Community House and much more. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/july/desexing-month.htm Strathbogie Shire Council is pleased to support the 2010 National Desexing Month campaign 'Weapons of Mass Production'. State-wide thousands of cats and dogs are needlessly euthanized each year. Council is encouraging pet owners to desex their pets before they breed to prevent accidental and unwanted litters. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/july/heritage-study.htm Our shire is one of the last in the state to undertake a Heritage Study and I have been delighted to be part of the advisory committee since the inception of this work by the previous council and continued by our current council. Here is a bit of an update on progress - which seems snail's pace but is progressing according to funding timelines. http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/july/seniors-week.htm Seniors Week this year will run from 4th to 11th October and Council is organising some interesting events for both you and your family to enjoy so make sure you mark the date in your diary now. http://www.violettown.org.au/ecoliving/index.htm Use Electricity Wisely: A very high quality and precious resource: But isn't electricity cheap, and don't we have 300 years of coal supply in the Latrobe Valley? Yes, it does come relatively cheaply to the householder, while the digging up and infrastructure maintenance to transmit it around the state is still being subsidised by cheap oil. http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/july/holiday-program.htm Strathbogie Shire Council's Youth Services again facilitated a successful Youth Program during the recent school holidays. Young people from across the shire participated in a variety of day trips to the snow, amusement parks and the movies. On the days when there were no outings or excursions, the Eclipse Café in Euroa was a welcome place for many young people. http://violettown.org.au/market/2010/market-10072010.htm Next market - Saturday 14 August 2010 and throughout the year on the 2nd Saturday of every month, 8.30am to 1.00pm, at the Recreation Reserve, Tulip St, Violet Town. For the safety of all concerned we have a dog free policy at the market. http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/june/farm-gates.htm We are hoping there might be enough interest to resurrect the Farm Gates and Shed Doors concept during the region-wide Tourism month in October – and am just wondering how many operators might be interested in opening their doors? Alternatively there may be other events you are offering between September and May which are also keen to hear about. http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/june/nab-schools-first.htm Applications have now opened for the 2010 Schools First Impact and Seed Funding Awards. More than $5 million in funding is available to 108 school and community partnerships across Australia. http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/june/council-budget.htm Strathbogie Shire Council will host two meetings to present Council's 2010/11 budget information and its Road Management Plan Review to the public. The first meeting will be held on Monday 5 July at the Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre from 1pm where the budget information will be presented followed by the Road Management Plan review from 3-5pm. http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/june/tibet-fundraiser.htm Tibet Earthquake Benefit Concert, featuring the remarkable sounds of Tibetan singer and musician, Tenzin Choegyal who has delighted the Violet Town community in the past with his incredible voice and beautiful music. The purpose of this concert is to raise funds for the town of Kyegu in Tibet which is recovering from an earthquake measuring 7.1, killing over 3000 people, with 20,000 still missing or injured and destroying 90% of the town. http://violettown.org.au/news/2010/june/ecoliving-launch.htm You are invited to the launch of the Ecoliving project Community Complex, and Early Childhood Centre, Retrofits at the Community Complex, Cowslip St, Violet Town http://www.violettown.org.au/market/2010/market-12062010.htm Next market - Saturday 10 July 2010 and throughout the year on the 2nd Saturday of every month at the Recreation Reserve, Tulip St, Violet Town. For the safety of all concerned we have a dog free policy at the market. For enquiries regarding the market or to discuss booking a site please phone our market co-ordinator, Deb George, on 0416 233 584 or email to info@market.violettown.org.au Please advise your name, contact details and the type of product you would like to sell, be it homemade/grown or commercial and we will always return your call or reply to your email within a few days. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/june/fire-safety.htm CFA firefighters are urging the community to be fire safe this winter following a spate of serious house fires over the weekend. State Duty Officer Stephen Walls said that having a working smoke alarm and reducing fire hazards inside the home were simple ways to avoid a tragic incident. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/may/more-tours.htm Join us and see what is happening design-wise in a small country town. For less than the cost of the local produce in your lunch, come along and learn more about the changes underway through a walking tour of retrofitted community buildings, solar houses, creek revegetation, community forest and Murrnong permaculture development. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/may/worm-farm.htm The Compost Bin and Worm Farm Subsidy offered by the Sustainable Communities Program and Strathbogie Shire Council finishes on June 11. This popular subsidy provides a low cost opportunity to introduce composting and worm farming into your household’s recycling routine. Don’t miss out. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/may/farmers-markets.htm Strathbogie Shire Council under the Victorian Government's - Regional Development Victoria's Farmers' Market Program recently conducted a feasibility study to source producers, identify customers, develop a market plan and assist with the start up of markets throughout the Shire. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/may/mwebb.htm Our intention is to make businesses in your district aware of a range of services that are becoming available through the MWEBB Small Business Online program being facilitated through The Centre. The MWEBB program is being rolled out through Mansfield, Wangaratta, Euroa, Benalla, Bright and surrounding districts until 30 June 2011 and seeks to enhance the capability of small business, including home based business, to maximise their online and IT capabilities. http://www.violettown.org.au/market/2010/market-08052010.htm We have changed our email address ... again ... sorry! ... please use info@market.violettown.org.au. Next market - Saturday 12 June 2010 and throughout the year on the 2nd Saturday of every month at the Recreation Reserve, Tulip St, Violet Town. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/may/community-grants.htm Applications are now sought from not-for-profit groups based within Strathbogie Shire under Council’s Community Grants Program 2010/11 in the following categories: minor capital works or purchases; local, community based events; art and culture;sponsorships; William Pearson Bequest (Euroa only - maximum $2,500) http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/may/health-mapping.htm The Boards of Management of Euroa Health and Violet Town Bush Nursing Centre welcome the funding by the Department of Health of a Service Mapping Exercise in the Shire of Strathbogie. The aim of service mapping is to identify gaps and other lack of services and what health services already exists within the Strathbogie Shire; such community health diabetic education, wound management; acute bed based services, dental services, mental health and rural outreach services to name just a few. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/may/allied-health.htm Violet Town Bush Nursing Centre has been invited to amalgamate two funding streams so more allied health services can be provided by the Hume Corridor Community Health Service. If the service plan and budget is accepted by the Commonwealth Health Department it will mean that approximately $380,000 will be earmarked for community health services for the Hume Corridor catchment. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/april/vic-health.htm Violence against women is serious. Strathbogie Shire Council recognises this and was honored to be just one of two Council’s chosen from across Victoria to participate in the “not violent not silent” White Ribbon Campaign earlier in the year. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/april/diabetes.htm A FREE six week information and self-management course. Topics include: What is diabetes?, nutrition, physical activity, complications, mental and emotional wellbeing, and goal setting. The course is run by a diabetes educator with specialists providing additional information on specific topics. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/april/walking-group.htm The Walking Group every Tuesday commencing on 4 May, has returned with a new leader. Put on your walking shoes, your best foot forward, click your heels, and join Diana Chomley for a pleasant walk around our lovely town. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/april/fuel-vouchers.htm If you're a not-for-profit volunteer and you use a vehicle to undertake your volunteering activities, we want to hear from you. You could be awarded with free BP fuel to help you in your volunteering work. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/april/get-equipped.htm Young aspiring musicians between the ages of 15 - 21 years have the chance to WIN $25,000 worth of music equipment of their choice through a Victorian Government 'Get Equipped' music equipment competition. http://www.violettown.org.au/communityhouse/2010/comm-house-april2010-2.htm This week an exciting workshop is being held at the Football Club Rooms. SAVE ENERGY, SAVE MONEY Workshop will be held on Thursday 22 April 7.30pm - 9pm Violet Town Football Club Tulip St. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/april/storm-safe.htm From 19 – 26 April, VICSES will be launching StormSafe Week – an intensive statewide community education campaign to encourage Victorian communities to be prepared for storms. http://www.violettown.org.au/market/2010/market-10042010.htm Our April market was all brollies and gumboots! With continued drizzle most of the morning stallholders busily placed protective sides on their gazebos and the fashion for the day from market visitors was wet weather gear and lots of umbrellas. In this day and age we would be foolish to complain about rain; other than a little inconvenience for all concerned, the market carried on as usual. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/april/workshop-save-energy.htm The 'Save Energy, Save Money' workshop will be held on Thursday 22 April from 7.30pm - 9pm at the Violet Town Football Club. This informative free workshop will be presented by John Knox from the Alternative Technology Association and attendees have the chance to win one of four Home Sustainability Assessments sponsored by the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/april/sustainable-communities.htm As part of the Sustainable Communities Program, a free workshop will be held in Violet Town on Thursday 22 April. A special energy saving workshop - ‘Save Energy, Save Money’ - will be held at the Violet Town Football Club on Thursday 22 April from 7.30 – 9pm. You are invited. http://www.violettown.org.au/communityhouse/2010/comm-house-april2010.htm An exciting week of activities will take place this week in Violet Town culminating in the Violet Town Torch Project from the 9th—11th April 2010. Featuring traditional crafts and arts demonstrations, workshops, music, theatre and performance. The project aims to give the community exposure to traditional aspects of Australian Culture as well as giving participants an opportunity to share their stories, their observations, and their passions http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/april/basket-coiling.htm Indigenous Elder Dot Peters facilitated the first of three basket coiling workshops at the Violet Town Community House on Saturday 27 March. Participants learnt the traditional art of Basket Coiling using local grasses as well as took part in some great conversations on a host of topics. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/april/cancer-council.htm The Cancer Council and Euroa Health will host a one day Living with Cancer Education Program commencing on Thursday 29 April 2010. Cancer patients, carers, family and friends are invited to attend the special program to be held at Euroa Health. http://www.violettown.org.au/communityhouse/2010/phonebook2010.htm Violet Town has released the latest telephone book and this year it includes the business directory. Every household received a copy thanks to the efforts of a number people in the community. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/march/coach-training.htm The Australian Sports Commission is offering free Community Coach Training Programs (CCTP) in Violet Town in preparation for Term 3 Active After-school Communities (AASC) programs. The CCTP course prepares participants to coach sports sessions in the AASC program. http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/march/st-dunstans.htm Welcome to you and your family at Easter. Join with us in our heritage church to celebrate Easter Sunday. Come to hear the story of Jesus' resurrection. http://www.violettown.org.au/communityhouse/2010/comm-house-march2010-2.htm What a wonderful Autumn we are having. Once again some great activities have been planned for Violet Town and District over the next few weeks. The Violet Town Community House is offering an exciting and full holiday program for the school holidays which is diverse and inclusive. Programs are often open to all ages (unless specified) and we welcome your involvement. For prices and further information please contact the VTCH on 03 5798 1288 http://www.violettown.org.au/communityhouse/2010/torch-project.htm http://www.violettown.org.au/news/2010/march/cfa-burning-off.htm Recent heavy rains and cooler weather has prompted CFA to declare an early end to the Fire Danger Period (‘fire restrictions’) for the Municipalities City of Greater Shepparton, Campaspe, Moira, Benalla, Mansfield and Strathbogie on the 15th of March. http://www.violettown.org.au/market/2010/market-13032010.htm Our first Autumn market for 2010 on Saturday 13 March was once again enhanced by the delightful weather. The wonderful selection of goods included homegrown seasonal fruit and vegetables; with much fresh garlic available this month, locally grown lamb, olive products, nuts, wine, honey, jams, pastes, pasta sauces, homemade pasta, meusli, cakes, pies and bread. http://www.violettown.org.au/communityhouse/2010/comm-house-march2010.htm Once again a wonderful weekend in Violet Town. Congratulations to all involved with the quilt airing, the market and Euroa Little Theatres Performance at the Parish. http://www.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://www.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://www.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://www.violettown.org.au/ecoliving/insulate.htm A basic first step for these buildings in our climate is to improve insulation where possible. http://www.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://www.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://www.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://www.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://www.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://www.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://www.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://www.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