JANUARY 2020
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Thu. 26th Dec
- Sun. 5th Jan
- 10am-4pm daily
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 43rd Apollo Bay Art Show
@ Apollo Bay Senior Citizens Centre, 4 Whelan Street
& Arts Inc. Gallery, Mechanics Hall
Apollo Bay Arts Inc. is hosting its 43rd annual Art Show.
Painting, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture.
apollobayartshow.com
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Sat. 4th
- 2pm
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Community Fireguard Meeting
@ Marrar Woorn, 6 Pengilley Ave, Apollo Bay
Wild Dog Rd, Tiger Lane, Barham River Groups or anyone else, all welcome!
CFA Community Fireguard Facilitator Kylie McLaren will conduct the session.
Take this opportunity to review your Bushfire plans, update resources and connect with new neighbours.
Enquiries: Jane (03) 5237 6335
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Sun. 5th
- 9am-1pm
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 MONSTER BOOK SALE
@ Apollo Bay P-12 College Leisure Centre
Costin St, Apollo Bay
Cakes and coffee available
Cash only
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Tue. 7th - Sat. 11th
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 Learn to Sail @ the Apollo Bay Sailing Club
Learn to sail, right here in Apollo Bay!
Courses for kids, teenagers and adults delivered by experienced and friendly qualified Australian Sailing instructors.
For more information and to register go to www.theboatshed.net.au/apollo-bay
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Sat. 11th
- 7pm
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RAGA SHAMBHALA – Bridging the Himalayas @ Apollo Bay Senior Citizens Centre
A magical musical collaboration with celebrated musicians Tenzin Choegyal (Tibet), Taro Terahara (Japan) and Ayako Ikeda (Japan).
Tenzin is a master of traditional Tibetan instruments and is well-known for his extraordinary vocal ability. Taro and Ayako are leading musicians in the Indian classical music scene. With all three artists drawing on their rich musical traditions, audiences are transported to the vastness of space and the beauty of the high Tibetan plateau.
See here for further details.
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Sun. 12th
- 3pm
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Otway Forum Meeting @ Marrar Woorn
Get involved and find out what’s really going on!
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Mon. 13th
Tue. 14th
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 Summer by the Sea on the Otway Coast
Free activities
KENNETT RIVER - Mon. 13th, 6.30pm
ROCKPOOL RAMBLE or guided beach walk (depending on conditions).
Limit 20 – bookings required
WYE RIVER - Tue. 14th, 9.00-10.30am
‘SHORELINE SECRETS’ (guided beach walk).
Meet at carpark west of bridge – look for Coastcare flag.
For further information and to book go to summerbythesea.vic.gov.au.
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Sat. 18th
- 10am-1pm
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 Community Bushfire Planning Workshop
@ Apollo Bay Fire Station, 28 Pascoe St
You are invited on behalf of the Apollo Bay Fire Brigade and CFA to join in the Bushfire Planning Workshop.
Where: Apollo Bay Fire Station, 28 Pascoe St, Apollo Bay
When: Saturday 18th January 2020, 10am-1pm
Planning for bushfire can be tough, so why do it alone? Develop your fire plan step-by-step at one of CFA's bushfire planning workshops.
During these small group sessions you will:-
Use local knowledge to prepare for a range of fire scenarios
Receive practical, hands-on guidance from CFA to help you start, improve or review your plan
Work alongside others and share ideas
Bushfire Planning Workshops run for between 2-3 hours. That might seem like a long session, but taking a bit of time now will help you to think clearly and make decisions when it really counts.
Remember - if you are caught in a bushfire it will be noisy, smoky, hot and extremely stressful. A well-thought-out plan can make all the difference.
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Sun. 19th
- 9am-1pm
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Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club  
 See here for further details
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Mon. 20th
Tue. 21st
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Summer by the Sea on the Otway Coast
Free activities
MARENGO - Mon. 20th, 12.00-1.30pm
ROCKPOOL RAMBLE or guided beach walk (depending on conditions).
Limit 20 - MUST BOOK
APOLLO BAY - Mon. 20th, 7.30-9pm
‘Sardines and Sharks!’ @ the Senior Citizen's Centre, Whelan Street
No limit
Come along and enjoy a presentation by Shannon Hurley. Recently returned from one of the oceans most incredible spectacles, the sardine run along the South East coast of Africa, Shannon will share her experiences and her passion for sharks!
BLANKET BAY DAY - Tue. 21st
10am-11.30am - ‘COAST KIDS’
Touch table, craft, games
Meet at day visitor area. No limit.
12.30–2.00pm - ROCKPOOL RAMBLE
Lookout for coastcare leader on beach in front of campground.
MUST wear suitable shoes.
Limit 20 - bookings required.
For further information and to book go to summerbythesea.vic.gov.au.
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Fri. 24th
- 5.45pm
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 YOGATHON for Bushfire Relief
@ the Grass Ampitheatre opposite Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
6.00-7.30pm (please arrive by 5.45pm)
Join the yoga teachers of Apollo Bay to raise money for bushfire reflief.
All proceeds will go to the Bendigo Bank National Bushfire Appeal, Animal Rescue Guild and Wildlife Victoria.
Bring your love, support & your own mat or towel.
Minimum donation $20.
You are welcome to make a donation even if you can’t make it to this event.
This class is suitable for all levels and ages.
Wet weather venue: Senior Citizen’s Centre Apollo Bay, 4 Whelan St.
Enquires: Natasha 0409 944 878 Liz: 0418 331 168
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Wed. 29th
- 4pm
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 Colac Otway Shire Council Meeting @ COPACC
See the full agenda here.
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FEBRUARY 2020
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Sun. 9th
- 3pm
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Otway Forum Meeting @ Marrar Woorn
Latest news on the Barham resort proposal, coastal erosion and the harbour redevelopment.
Get involved and find out what’s really going on!
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Sat 15th
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 Apollo Bay Seafood Festival
See full details on the website.
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Sun. 16th
- 9am-1pm
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Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club
See here for further details
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Thu. 20th
- 6.30pm
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Apollo Bay Discussion Group @ the SS Casino Room, Apollo Bay Hotel
Guest Speaker: Simona Grippi
Topic: Fossils and Dinosaurs Hunting Year! How to get involved!!!
 Simona’s work began on the Jurassic Coast of England, searching for Ichtyosaurs. Her interest in dinosaurs started when she found her first dinosaur bone at ‘The Arch’ (Kilkunda) in Victoria. She has travelled in search of dinosaurs to Patagonia, Argentina, the Jurassic Coast of England, and several sites in southern Victoria. She worked at the MEF Museum in Patagonia and Natural History Museum in Buenos Aires, and in Greece, Italy, Ireland, Argentina and Australia. On a recent trip to Argentina she discovered a Hadrosaurus dinosaur!
She has worked at the Eric The Red West site near Cape Otway and has recently been upgrading her skills in the delicate task of removing the dinosaur bones from the encasing rock. Simona is part of the prospecting and preparation group of Pat and Tom Rich and will be exploring the west coast of Victoria in 2020.
Simona is a scientist from Sicily, Italy, has a Bachelor degree (Hons) in Zoology, and she has been working in education for the last twenty years. She will review her work for 2019 and will demonstrate how to prepare fossils, how to recognise one and how you can get involved in the amazing experience of fossil hunting!
The meeting opens at 6.30pm to allow you to place your food order and be seated for Andrew to commence at 7pm. The Hotel offers a fixed price menu of $20 but you may order from the regular menu. Pink bowls are on each table for donations. Donations are optional but all received are distributed back into the local community.
This event is open to everybody. If you would like to attend, please contact Margaret Murphy by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone (03) 5237 6640.
See here for further details about the Discussion Group meetings.
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Wed. 26th
- 4pm
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Colac Otway Shire Council Meeting @ COPACC
See the full agenda here.
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MARCH 2020
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Sun. 8th
- 3pm
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Otway Forum Meeting @ Marrar Woorn
Get involved and find out what’s really going on!
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Fri. 13th
- 12-4pm
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 Caring for Coast Coastal Forum
@ Mantra Hotel Lorne, 35 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne
Adapting to climate change and growth challenges.
The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee invites local communities to a coastal forum.
An opportunity to hear how the challenges related to coastal adaptation and growth are being considered and addressed in Victoria. Hear insights from experts on the challenges and responses to:
• the demands of increased visitation
• the impacts of climate change
• increased community expectations
• protecting and managing cultural heritage
RSVP by Friday 6 March at www.coastalforum.eventbrite.com.au.
Places are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Join us for a light lunch and Welcome to Country from 12pm.
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Sun. 15th
- 9am-1pm
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Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club
See here for further details
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Thu. 19th
- 6.30pm
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Apollo Bay Discussion Group - CANCELLED
The March 19th Discussion Group has been cancelled.
We will let you know about future events and apologise for the cancellation.
See here for further details about the Discussion Group meetings.
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Wed. 25th
- 4pm
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Colac Otway Shire Council Meeting @ Apollo Bay - CANCELLED
See the full agenda here.
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APRIL 2020
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Sun. 12th
- 3pm
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Otway Forum Meeting @ Marrar Woorn
Get involved and find out what’s really going on!
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Thu. 16th
- 6.30pm
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Apollo Bay Discussion Group - CANCELLED
Guest Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBA
The meeting opens at 6.30pm to allow you to place your food order and be seated for Alison to commence at 7pm. The Hotel offers a fixed price menu of $20 but you may order from the regular menu. Pink bowls are on each table for donations. Donations are optional but all received are distributed back into the local community.
This event is open to everybody. If you would like to attend, please contact Margaret Murphy by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone (03) 5237 6640.
See here for further details about the Discussion Group meetings.
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Sun. 19th
- 9am-1pm
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Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club
See here for further details
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Wed. 22nd
- 4pm
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Colac Otway Shire Council Meeting @ COPACC
See the full agenda here.
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MAY 2019
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Sun. 10th
- 3pm
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Otway Forum Meeting @ Marrar Woorn
Latest news
Get involved and find out what’s really going on!
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Sat. 16th May
- Sun. 17th
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Great Ocean Road Running Festival - POSTPONED TO 22-23 AUGUST
 Formerly known as the Great Ocean Road Marathon, the event has grown to allow runners of all ages and fitness levels to participate in events ranging from the 1.5km Kid’s Gallop all the way up to the 60km Ultra Marathon. In order to make the event an even better weekend away for runners and their support crew, be it family or friends, we’re bringing you even more things to do in Apollo Bay & Lorne than ever before.
The spectacular setting of the iconic Great Ocean Road makes the Great Ocean Road Running Festival a must-do for your running checklist. Whether you’re travelling from regional Victoria, interstate or from around the world, this Festival based in Apollo Bay & Lorne is a great destination for a running weekend away.
Participants rave about the friendly, local feel of the event, with many coming back year after year. If you’re looking for your next big challenge, this is it.
Fundraise for the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation while you enjoy your run.
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Sun. 17th
- 9am-1pm
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Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club
See here for further details
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Thu. 21st
- 6.30pm
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Apollo Bay Discussion Group @ the SS Casino Room, Apollo Bay Hotel
Guest Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBA'
The meeting opens at 6.30pm to allow you to place your food order and be seated for Laurence to commence at 7pm. The Hotel offers a fixed price menu of $20 but you may order from the regular menu. Pink bowls are on each table for donations. Donations are optional but all received are distributed back into the local community.
This event is open to everybody.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - If you would like to attend, please RSVP by 12th May to Margaret Murphy by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone (03) 5237 6640.
See here for further details about the Discussion Group meetings.
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Wed. 27th
- 4pm
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Colac Otway Shire Council Meeting @ COPACC
See the full agenda here.
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JUNE 2019
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Sun. 14th
- 3pm
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Otway Forum Meeting @ Marrar Woorn
Get involved and find out what’s really going on!
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Thu. 18th
- 6.30pm
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Apollo Bay Discussion Group
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Sun. 21st
- 9am-1pm
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Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club
See here for further details
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Wed. 24th
- 4pm
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Colac Otway Shire Council Meeting @ COPACC
See the full agenda here.
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