Plethora of events and activities on this month

Your monthly taste of events happening in and around the Wellington Shire.

Are you hosting or attending an event in July? Email details of your upcoming event to [email protected] using the subject line ‘What’s On This Month’ to be featured in next month’s issue.

AFL Umpire Visit & Come and Try Umpiring Night

Sale Umpires Association and East Gippsland Umpires Association invite their members and anyone interested in umpiring to join them on June 15, when AFL umpires John Howarth (field), Shane Thiele (boundary), and Michael Craig (goal) attend training at Stephenson Park, Sale.

This event is an opportunity for existing umpires to learn from those at an elite level and for new and prospective umpires to come and see what umpiring is all about.

When: 5.45pm – 7.15pm, Thursday, June 15.

Where: Stephenson Park, Guthridge Parade, Sale.

Painting Workshop with Harley Kewish

Gippsland Art Gallery invites artists ages 14-25 to a painting workshop with talented local artist Harley Kewish.

The Painting Workshop with Harley Kewish will be hosted at the Gippsland Art Gallery Activity Room on Level 2 at the Port of Sale.

This workshop will focus on contemporary figuration, in which young artists will start by blocking in abstract geometry, shapes, and colours and then impose a portrait over that.

Artists will leave with a completed acrylic paint or mixed media portrait on canvas.

The Painting Workshop with Harley Kewish is also an excellent opportunity to start work on an entry for the Wellington Youth Art Prize.

Participants should bring their phone with a portrait they would like to recreate or a USB with the file that can be printed. Otherwise, it can be emailed ahead of time to [email protected]

This event is free, with all materials supplied.

Bookings are essential via Eventbrite at eventbrite.com.au/e/painting-workshop-with-harley-kewish-ages-14-to-25-years-tickets-636311243057

When: 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday, June 28.

Where: Gippsland Art Gallery, 70 Foster Street, Sale.

Sophie Cachia – In Conversation

Entrepreneur, business owner and ultimate influencer Sophie Cachia is coming to Sale on Sunday, June 25, to launch her new book Then There Was You.

Then There Was You, the author’s second title, is a captivating true-life collection of stories told to Sophie about heartbreak, passion, bravery and the healing power of shared experiences.

Her first book, Then There Was Her, follows how the former wife of retired AFL star Jaryd Cachia and mother of two had her life turned upside down when she fell in love with a woman, which inspired thousands of readers to reach out, wanting to share their own journeys of romantic discovery.

Sophie Cachia – In Conversation, hosted by Simon & Schuster Australia, Collins Booksellers Sale and Wellington Libraries, is expected to book out quickly, so don’t hesitate to register for this free event at ow.ly/PUhf50OtXHz

When: 1pm, Sunday, June 25.

Where: Wellington Room, Level 2, Port of Sale.

Poetry Open Mic Night

Monthly poetry nights at the Bond Street Event Centre are popular with poets, old and new, from first-time performers to seasoned writers.

Poetry Open Mic Night provides a great opportunity for budding poets to test their poetry on a friendly and supportive crowd; these nights also offer people new to poetry with valuable performance experience and the chance to meet with other like-minded people.

Bond Street Event Centre invites anyone interested in poetry to join the supportive audience or to bring their works and perform on stage.

A $5 entry fee covers a light supper and supports the running of these monthly events.

For more information, please call David at Bond Street Event Centre on 5182 8770.

When: 7pm till 10pm, Wednesday, June 21.

Where: Bond Street Event Centre, 10 Bond Street, Sale.

Young Artist Studio Weekend

Join local artists and Gippsland Art Gallery staff for a studio weekend at Gippsland Art Gallery with sessions on Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2, from 10.30am to 3pm.

Participants are welcome to attend one or both sessions.

Gippsland Art Gallery staff will guide young artists aged 12-25 in developing art concepts around this year’s Wellington Youth Art Prize Theme: ‘Future Memories’.

Young artists will also be supported in art-making, utilising various materials and techniques with all materials supplied. Participants are welcome to bring their own specific materials if desired.

This event is free, with light refreshments supplied.

Bookings are essential via Eventbrite at eventbrite.com.au/e/young-artist-studio-weekend-ages-12-to-25-years-tickets-636312948157

When: 10.30am – 3pm, Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2.

Where: Gippsland Art Gallery, 70 Foster Street, Sale.

Over the Fence Comedy Film Festival

Over the Fence Comedy Film Festival is coming to Bond Street Event Centre on Friday, June 23, bringing you a cornucopia of films in 2023.

Sixteen short films from around the world take you on a journey through life to death and beyond.

And then, there’s all that other stuff we do in between, like getting professional help for our needs, being power coached about pets, dating surprises, lonely jobs – like being a guardian of a treasure cave, sharing food for nuts, being challenged on our craft, new technology for old cars and so much more.

Tickets cost $20 and are available to purchase at events.humanitix.com/over-the-fence-comedy-festival-at-bond-street-rdigh6lm

For event info, call Bond Street Event Centre on 5182 8770

For more info about Over The Fence, go to overthefence.com.au

When: 7pm – 9.30pm, Friday, June 23.

Where: Bond Street Event Centre, 10 Bond Street, Sale.

Storyfest Yarram 2023

Join the festivities at Storyfest Yarram, hosted at Yarram Regent Theatre from 9.30am on Saturday, July 1, until 3pm on Sunday, July 2.

Get ready for a lively and engaging time as you listen to prominent authors share their knowledge, experiences, and insights.

Two packed days are full of exciting activities, including free events provided by Wellington Libraries at the Yarram Library.

Day one includes in-depth panel discussions and an optional special dining event.

Day two includes an author breakfast event and a day packed with workshops and masterclasses.

This year’s Storyfest keynote speaker is author, comedian, television and radio personality Tom Ballard with other special guests including local Ben Hobson, Maiya Ibrahim, Eliza Henry-Jones, writer Alison Stuart, James McKenzie Watson, Sarah Epstein Books, Kgshak Akec, Jordan Corso – TikTok’s “Sirbookselot”, Jemimah Halbert Brewster, Scot Gardner and Ben Langdon.

Tickets for Storyfest Yarram are available at eventbrite.com/e/2023-yarram-storyfest-tickets-592233495327

When: 9.30am Saturday, July 1, until 3pm, Sunday, July 2.

Where: Regent Theatre Yarram, 210 Commercial Rd, Yarram.

Pinot and Picasso Pop-Up Session

Release your inner artist at the Pinot and Picasso Pop-Up Session on Saturday, June 24, at the Gippsland Centre, Sale.

Tickets are priced at $59 and include everything you’ll need to create your masterpiece, except whatever you’ll be drinking – this event is BYO.

The only thing you’ll need to bring is your favourite bottle of vino, some nibbles and your imagination.

Equipment provided includes:

A 16′ x 20′ blank canvas
Acrylic paints
Brushes
Table easel
Pinot & Picasso apron and
Glassware for your beverages

All sessions include guidance from a Pinot and Picasso artist to assist you in releasing your inner Picasso.

Purchase tickets at pinotandpicasso.com.au/traralgon/session/pop-up-gippsland-centre-sale-plants-over-people/

When: 2pm till 5pm, Saturday, June 24.

Where: Gippsland Centre Sale.

Digital Essentials for the Workplace

Digital Essentials for the Workplace is a short course ideal for those who want to gain confidence using various programs found in the workplace.

Whether you are looking to upskill, enter the workforce or gain confidence with technology; this program will help.

Digital Essentials for the Workplace will cover programs including: – Word processing and Excel spreadsheets;- Files, folders and storage;- Google tools; calendar, docs, sheets;- Online communication and emails;- Apps, social media and more.

Tutor Thomas is an experienced, patient teacher who can alter the class to suit learners’ needs.

Digital Essentials for the Workplace will be hosted at Maffra Neighbourhood House every Tuesday for five weeks from 6.30pm until 8.30pm, as of Tuesday, June 6.

There is a course fee of $50.

To enrol or find out more: call Maffra Neighbourhood House on 0422 335 155 or Heyfield Community Resource Centre on 5148 2100 or email [email protected]

When: 6.30pm till 8.30pm, Tuesday, June 6, Tuesday, June 13, Tuesday, June 20, Tuesday, June 27 and Tuesday, July 4.

Where: Maffra Neighbourhood House, 31A Thomson St, Maffra.

Sorcha Costello, Conor Connolly and Padraig O’Dubhghaill perform at Valencia Hall

Ireland’s young traditional musicians and winners of the prestigious TG4 “Young Musicians of the Year” Sorcha Costello, Conor Connolly and Padraig O’Dubhghaill, are set to perform at the Valencia Creek Hall from 7.30pm on Friday, June 16.

Together, with Sorcha Costello on the fiddle, Conor Connolly on the accordion and Padraig O’Dubhghaill on guitar, these three young artists are making a name for themselves in the traditional Irish music scene worldwide.

This talented trio, one of the feature acts at the Australian Celtic Festival, offers a night of high-powered Irish traditional music that will raise your spirits and make you want to sing and dance.

Experience the sound of Sorcha Costello, Conor Connolly and Padraig O’Dubhghaill in their very first tour of Australia at the Valencia Creek Hall from 7.30pm on Friday, June 16.

BYO food and drinks – bookings cost $25.

To make a booking call Garry on 0439 454 428.

When: From 7.30pm, Friday, June 16.

Where: Valencia Creek Hall, 84 Valencia Creek-Briagolong Rd, Valencia Creek.

Headline Acts at Jack’s

Matt Howlett

When: 9.30pm till late, Friday, June 9.

Where: Jack Ryan’s Irish Bar, Sale.

Dad Bod

When: 9.30pm till late, Saturday, June 10.

Where: Jack Ryan’s Irish Bar, Sale.

Grant & Chuck

When: 9.30pm till late, Friday, June 16.

Where: Jack Ryan’s Irish Bar, Sale.

DJ Bonj

When: 9.30pm till late, Saturday, June 17.

Where: Jack Ryan’s Irish Bar, Sale.

Mat-Peter Fry

When: 9.30pm till late, Friday, June 23.

Where: Jack Ryan’s Irish Bar, Sale.

The Spitting Swallows

When: 9.30pm till late, Saturday, June 24.

Where: Jack Ryan’s Irish Bar, Sale.