Yarrawonga Mulwala Social Dance Group is back on the fourth Saturday of the month in the new location of the Mulwala Civic Centre (between the fire station and post office.)
Join in from 7.30pm on June, 25 and dance the Emmerdale Balmoral Blues, Sally Anne Cha Cha, Charmaine, Tangoette, JAB Samba, Merrilyn, all types of waltz and plenty more.
Music will be by Graeme Greed with entry $10 including door prizes.
Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring some supper to share.
Please phone or text Ray Luke on 0428 856 230 for info, or to book for dinner at Burkes Hotel beforehand.
The Yarrawonga Gala Ball and Dance Weekend will be held in the Numurkah Town Hall on July 15, 16 and 17 with proceeds going towards the purchase of a community bus.
For information on the gala ball phone Mary on 0427 431 500 or Dawn on 0427 487 128.
Bowel Cancer Testing Kits now available
Bowel cancer affects about one in 20 people but can be curable if caught early. The Bowelscan programme provides low cost, easy to use testing kits to all Australians that can help detect cancer earlier.
The Bowelscan programme was launched in 1982 by the surgeon Dr Bill Brand in the Rotary Club of Lismore.
Dr Brand was frustrated by the number of patients referred to him with advanced bowel cancer that could have had a better prognosis if discovered earlier.
Since then, the programme has spread to every state in Australia. Many thousands of people have taken the test and hundreds of people owe their lives to the determination and foresight of Dr Bill Brand and the Rotary Clubs around Australia.
Initially the kits were available only through a network of participating pharmacies across the country.
This year the Bowelscan programme is offering kits exclusively online. However, take-up of the online offer is significantly less than in the past.
Step in the Yarrawonga Mulwala Rotary Club. Through a concerted effort, led by Rotarian Gary Tribe, the club has been able to purchase a supply of the Rotary Kits for $22 each.
They have been distributed to all Pharmacies in Yarrawonga and Mulwala and are now available for sale, without mark-up, at $22.
The test is completed at home, is non-invasive and require no food or medication restrictions.
To learn more about the program or order a kit online go to: https://rotarybowelscan.com.au/.
‘Marvelous Making’ all through the school holidays
Goulburn Valley Libraries has a great variety of ‘Marvelous Makers’ craft sessions these school holidays. From macramé to paper folding and game making, there is something for everyone.
The libraries will also be celebrating NAIDOC Week with craft activities, colouring and more. Pick up an activity program at Yarrawonga Library or go to www.gvlibraries.com.au/holidays to take a look.
#TakeHome craft packs are back again. Inside every pack are four different crafts including two NAIDOC Week activities. Each pack includes templates and instructions. These activities are great for all ages and can easily be made by younger children with a little bit of grown-up help.
You can pick up your craft packs at all branch libraries and Mobile Library during open hours from Friday, June 24 until Sunday, July 10.
Templates will also be available to download and print on the website www.gvlibraries.com.au/holidays.
There is also a very special ‘Meet Up with the Mobile Library” series of visits scheduled during the holidays. Bring a picnic blanket, a jacket and some snacks, and join Andre at the Mobile Library to make pom pom poppers and floating ball toy.
All locations, times and dates are included in the activity program.
The popular Rhyme and Story Times are also running through the holidays.
Give the library a call on 1300 374 765 or visit the website to find dates and times for each session.
Don’t forget to take a look at what else is on offer while you’re there.
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