Balloonatic Bruce and more!

Riverina Regional Library (RRL) has ramped up its school holiday program with some very ‘non-library-ish’ events. RRL has booked children’s entertainer Balloonatic Bruce and his magic shows for seven libraries. ‘Balloonatic Bruce’ from Balloon Antics will entertain at the Howlong Library at 10.30am and at Corowa Library at 2.00pm this Friday, October 11. For enquiries, contact RRL’s marketing and engagement officer Katrina Roe on 02 5925 5804.

Bingo for charity

Friends of the Corowa Hospital and Nursing Home Inc. would like to remind everyone that Cash Bingo is held on Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Club Corowa, and Charity Bingo takes place on Friday afternoons at 2:00pm, also at Club Corowa. All proceeds from both events go directly to support the Corowa Hospital and Nursing Home. New members are always welcome to join us in raising funds for this important cause.

Corowa Rescue Squad Trivia Night

The Corowa Rescue Squad. VRA Rescue NSW Trivia Night (including a silent auction and various prizes) will be held on Saturday, November 9 at the Wahgunyah Recreation Reserve (Wahgunyah Footy Club). Arrive: 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start Table - 8 people maximum Cost per table: $160 (BYO food) OR $200 (grazing box by Bluegum Café & Catering) No Byo Drinks - Drinks at bar price. Due to a limited number of tables being available bookings are essential and payment of a $50 deposit is required at the time of booking. For Bookings: Wendy Robb (0428 288 622) leave a message if not answered for a call back.

Wrap with Love

This year the Corowa group of Wrap with Love was asked to transfer Wraps to AKWAK (Australians Knitting for War affected Kids). Based in Melbourne, a Syrian Group collected and distributed Wraps to Syria Free of charge. AKWAK is packing bags containing Gum boots, Sox, Underwear, Jumpers, scarves and berets and will include a Wrap for each child with all they need for the school year. Many of the children come from camps where there has been no education for years. It is easy to see how precious these gifts are for them. Corowa group of Wrap with Love with the help of some Lockhart ladies, has contributed 165 Wraps this year. Our thanks to all the Corowa ladies who continue to provide many squares for the Wraps. They just keep coming! Area contacts: Carmel Packer 6033 0996 Bev Barron 6033 2766.

CWA Oaklands News

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 17 at 1.30pm at the CWA rooms. Urana School students will present their PowerPoint items from their study of France, beginning at 1.30pm. The AGM will be followed by the monthly meeting. Contact Heather Kerr 0447 335 201. All welcome.

Corowa District Inner Wheel Club

The next meeting of the Corowa District Inner Wheel Club will be held at 11.00am on Thursday, October 17 in the Dining Roof at the Corowa Golf Club. Any ladies out there who think they would like to come along to our meeting would be very welcome. Please contact either President Nicky Ross on 0466 105 655 or Secretary Lyn Rowan on 0400 207 204.

Rutherglen Emergency Mapping and Planning Workshops

Indigo Shire is inviting community members to come together and collaborate on the Rutherglen Emergency Reference Map and accompanying Rutherglen Community Emergency Management Plan.

Come to the workshops to identify hazards, resources, and valued areas of your community. Contribute your local knowledge and experience to develop a Community Emergency Management Plan.

An Emergency Reference Map is a quick reference to key locations relevant to an emergency. It depicts a simplified map of Rutherglen, and some key services available. The back page contains information on keeping up to date and informed, and emergency contact numbers. A summary of important local knowledge makes the map unique to Rutherglen.

A Community Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) is a guide to help newcomers and locals alike to make the right decisions for them when planning for an emergency, responding to a hazard, and in recovery.

The plan highlights some of the unique characteristics of Rutherglen in an emergency, provides planning pointers, identifies sources of information and support, and is a quick-reference guide for local key contacts, particularly for recovery.

Importantly, this plan is not a guide to tell you where to go or what to do in an emergency. Your survival relies on good planning by you.

The workshops are on Wednesday, October 16 and Wednesday, November 6 from 6-8pm at the Rutherglen RSL Rooms, 153 Main Street Rutherglen. Light refreshments will be provided.

In addition to attending the workshops, you can also contribute to the project online at Engaged Indigo https://engage.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/rutherglen-community-emergency-planning or by contacting Kate at kate.otoole@indigoshire.vic.gov.au or 1300 365 003. Consultation will be open until November 20, 2024.

Quote of the Week

‘’The new Victorian CFA advice on defending your home in a bush fire has recently changed from ‘prepare, stay and defend or leave early’ to simply ‘leave early and live’. A modern firestorm is no picnic on a windy 40-plus-degree day.’’ Alice Bishop, The Saturday Paper.

David Sloane

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