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Tuesday 11th February 2003
 Moyhu & District Community Grapevine

Grapevine Deadline for February IssueCommunity groups and individuals should submit content and advertisements to the Federation Hall, Moyhu.
Thursday 13th February 2003
 GMO Protest Meeting

The GM Free Australia group will meet at 7.30 pm at the CWA Hall in Templeton Street Wangaratta to discuss tactics in the protest to the introduction of Genetically Modified Canola into the district.
Sunday 21st February 2003
 International Mother Language Day 

International Mother Language Day aims at promoting linguistic diversity and multilingual education, and at raising awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions based on understanding, tolerance and dialogue.
Tuesday 25th February 2003
 Business Clean Up Day 

Business Clean Up Day provides an opportunity for Australian businesses to contribute to waste reduction. By participating in Business Clean Up Day, businesses are introduced to the real problem of waste and its impact on the environment.
Friday 28nd February 2003
 Schools Clean Up Day 

Each year thousands of school students across Australia participate in Friday Schools Clean Up Day to create a healthier environment for Australia and learn about ways to conserve our beautiful country.
Sunday 2nd March 2003
 Clean Up Australia Day 

On the first Sunday of every March, Australians from all walks of life can be found removing rubbish from our beaches, parks, roadsides, rivers and bushland.
Saturdayday 8th March 2003
  International Women's Day 

International Women’s Day can become the starting point for a new era of women’s rights, if only we chose to make it so. The 20th century saw women enter public life en masse for the first time, as voters, workers, students, officials and professionals.
Sunday 9th March 2003
Merrijig Rodeo

The Merrijig Rodeo, held just a kilometre or so from Buttercup Cottage and Guest House, is a great way to spend a day enjoying the thrills and spills of bareback riding, bull riding, steer roping or perhaps you could try your hand at the novice steer ride!!
Sunday 9th - 11th March 2003
Mansfield High Country Harvest Festival

The Mansfield High Country Harvest Festival brings to the fore the best in food, craft, wine, music and light entertainment from north east Victoria. Enjoy three days relaxing and enjoying the fruits of our district surrounded by the mountains and hills of the High Country, commencing on Friday night with the official opening featuring wine, cheese, music and a film
Sunday 9th - 11th March 2003
Mountain Bay Country Music Festival

Situated in the foothills of Mount Buller, The Mountain Bay festival site encompasses 13kms of lake frontage on the shores of Lake Eildon, 25kms from Mansfield in the legendary High Country of North Eastern Victoria. Further info from Mountain Bay Country Music Festival at (03) 5775 1511 and their web site.
Friday 21st March 2003
 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 

New forms of discrimination and exclusion are appearing which are poised to jeopardize the gains stemming from past efforts. We must renew our approaches and strategies in order to respond more effectively to these phenomena.
 World Poetry Day 
As part of its activities for the promotion of literature, UNESCO has designed a programme in cooperation with P.E.N. International and with individual partners or with the Organization’s Member States in order to celebrate famous writers’ anniversaries.
Saturday 22nd March 2003
 World Day for Water 

The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/47/193 of 22 December 1992 by which 22 March of each year was declared World Day for Water, to be observed starting in 1993, in conformity with the recommendations of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
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Regular Activities and Services
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Adult Day Activity Support Service (ADASS)
Activities & socialisation for frail aged, older people, younger people with disabilities and carers. 10.30 am - 3.30 pm at the Moyhu Memorial Hall - Tue, Wed, Thur. Ph: 57-289-302
Health & Fitness Group
Every Thursday from 10 - 11 am at Moyhu Community Health Centre. Phone: 57-279-346
Internet Cafe in Whitfield
Every Monday and Thursday from 7.30 pm at the Whitfield School. Access fees $3 per hour - subsidised by access@schools and Skills.net
Linux Users Group's Computer Recycling Program
Every Friday from 7.30 pm at Moyhu Youth Club Hall. Collection point for obsolete computer equipment and distribution point for recycled computers. Open to the public to explore the Linux Operating system. Phone: 57-298-081. Gold Coin Coffee Donation.
King Valley Community Bus Trips to Wangaratta
Picks up at Whitfield - Edi - Moyhu.
April to October: Leaves Whitfield at 10.00 am (every 2nd Friday). November to March: Leaves Whitfield at 9.00 am. Donation $6.00. Book with Community Health centres
Maternal & Child Health Care
Monthly get-together of parents and babies. First Tuesday of month 10.30 am - 12 noon at Moyhu Comm. Health Centre
Medical Clinic Moyhu
On Wednesdays at the Community Health Centre with Dr. Julie Faragher. Call 57-279-324 for Appointment.
Medical Clinic Whitfield
Every Tuesday at the Community Health Centre with Dr. Chris Lorenz. Call 57-298-387 for Appointment.
Men-In-Sheds Computer Workshop
This group of volumteers rebuilds obsolete computer equipment to give away to community members. They meet at Caringbush Farm, 76 Lake Buffalo/Whitfield Road, Whitfield every Wednesday afternoon. Open to all men of the King Valley.
Mobile Library
The High Country Library Corporation operates a mobile library service which visits your area once a fortnight, stopping outside the local hall, store or school carpark.
  • Tatong, Greta South, Hansonville ... November 25, December 9, 23
  • Edi Upper, Cheshunt, Whitfield, Moyhu ... November 28, December 12
  • Everton, Milawa ... November 22, December 6, 20
  • Moyhu & District Pre-School
    4 yr old Kinder - Tuesday & Thursday
    3 yr old Kinder - Wednesday ... Phone: 57-279-346
    Moyhu Lions Club Meetings
    First and Third Wednesday of each month at the Moyhu Memorial Hall or Federation Hall, Lion's Park from 7.30 pm
    Moyhu Playgroup
    Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday at Moyhu Community health Centre ... 10.30 am - 12 noon. Contact Gerri Boland (57 220 869)
    O & K Community Health Service - Nursing Clinics
    Whitfield   8.30 - 11.00 am   Mon to Fri - 57-298-387
    Moyhu      8.30 - 10.30 am   Mon to Fri - 57-279-324
    PowerPals Weight Training
    Ovens & King Community health Service sponsor this exercise regime for older people. It is held at the Whitfield Community health Centre every Monday at 11.00 am. $3 per session.
    Tai Chi at Lions Park
    A group of ladies practice "Tai Chi for Arthritis" exercises at Lions Park, Moyhu every Monday morning from 9.00 am to 10.00 am. Anybody can come along and join in. Unorganised and a lot of fun.
    Whitfield Golf Club Chook Run
    Twilight game at 5.30 every Wednesday through summer at the Whitfield Golf Club. $5 includes barbeque.
    Whitfield Petanque Club
    The club meets every Friday night at 5.30 pm in the grounds of the Mountainview Hotel. Newcomers are welcome.