5th July 2013 CURRENT EXHIBITIONS Light and Life Exhibition Local artist Mischelle Star presents an illuminating

exhibition of bright colours to stimulate the senses, in scenes of landscape, abstract and contemporary illusions. Exhibition on display at the Portland Arts Centre, Cnr Glenelg and Bentinck Streets, Portland until 19 July. Open weekdays 9am-5pm. Admission free. For further information ph: 5522 2263. Souvenir Exhibition Exhibition on display until 15 October 2013 at the Portland Maritime Discover Centre, Lee Breakwater Road, Portland. Open daily 9am 5pm (except Christmas Day). Free admission to the exhibition. Time Out Clubs, social groups and community events of yesteryear are the focus of this display of Portlands past. The display includes photographs and items relating to the Portland Highland Pipe Band, Portland P.A.&H. Show, Portland Star Theatre and Portland Social Amusement Club Exhibition on display at History House, Cliff Street, Portland until 31 January 2014. Open daily from 10am to 12noon and 1pm to 4pm (except Good Friday and Christmas Day). Cost on entry. Child's Play Exhibition on display at History House until Saturday, 3 August 2013 between 10am 4pm. For further information contact Trevor Smith, ph: 5522 2319 or email: tsmith@glenelg.vic.gov.au. Winding A Path To The Sea Take a nostalgic journey along the Glenelg River with this exhibition looking at the river from a historic perspective. Themes include bridges and crossings; major floods; fishing the river; shacks and camping; recreation and celebration; and tragedy on the river. The exhibition also includes a collection of vintage fishing paraphernalia rods and reels, floats, flies, creels, books and bait tins. Exhibition on display at the Casterton Town Hall (Foyer), 67 Henty Street, Casterton until 9 February 2014. Open weekdays 9am-5pm except Public Holidays. Admission free. COMMUNITY EVENTS Holiday Movie Session screening at The Star Cinema, Portland 'Snow Dogs' screening on Wednesday 10th July at 2pm. Entry Free. Canteen available. Presented by SWCC. For further information ph: 0408109152. SPORT AND RECREATION Saturday 13 July 2013 Friends of Great South West Walk Walk to be held on Saturday 13th July 2013. Meet 9am Portland Customs House, Cliff Street for car pool transport arrangements. Walk McHugh's Track to Simson's Landing via Hirth's Landing. Enjoy bush and river scenery in Lower Glenelg National Park. Intending walkers please register with leader Julie ph: 55232131/ 0407 052 914 by Thursday 11 July 2013 or http://www.greatsouthwestwalk.com/events/index.php

PERFORMING ARTS Wednesday 3 July 2013 On Air. The program consists of four works, all of which are choreographed by Simon Hoy. On Air, is a pure dance work inspired by our fundamental human interdependence with music by Claude Debussy. Focussed on Aspects of Light, is based on a poem by Faye Jones, Separation, with music by Dmitri Shostakovich. Submerged mirrors the endless possibilities of our lives and scope for development. It is never too late to try and create a better tomorrow. Music by Samuel Barber. Motion Transcend is a classical ballet about picture, line, and silhouette, an emphasis on grace within each gesture and intricacies of each linking moment. Music by Frederic Chopin. Cost on entry. Running time: 75 minutes, no interval. This event is part of the Glenelg Shire Council's Arts Program. To be held at the Portland Arts Centre at 7:30pm. For further information contact Lynda ph: 5522 2263, email lcooper@glenelg.vic.gov.au or web: www.glenelg.vic.gov.au Saturday 6 July 2013 Delectable Shelter Delectable Shelter is a riotous, no-holds-barred portrait of western society, facing the end of the world as they know it. In a bunker deep under the Earth's surface, the last five humans are left after ``the end of the world''. Their job is to ensure the human race survives for the 350 years it takes before it is safe to return to the surface. As these five very different individuals plan their utopian society they introduce a hilarious breeding program. Their daftness contrasts with the darkness of the underground; all culminating in a purely hilarious gospel choir belting out 80s love ballads. The performances are excellent The Age. Originally produced by The Hayloft Project and Theatre Works. Cost on entry. Approximately 90 minutes, no interval. Warning: Performance contains coarse language, adult themes, sexual references, smoking & 80s music. This event is part of the Glenelg Shire Council Arts Program. To be held at the Portland Arts Centre on Saturday, 6 July 2013 at 7:30pm. For further information contact Lynda ph: 5522 2263, email lcooper@glenelg.vic.gov.au or web: www.glenelg.vic.gov.au For further information on Performing Arts contact Lynda, ph: 5522 2263, email: lcooper@glenelg.vic.gov.au or web: www.arts.glenelg.vic.gov.au

CHILDRENS SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Friday 5 July 2013 Playdough Icecream Creations Create your dream icecream with playdough. Activity to be held at the Portland Library at 11am. 5522 2265 (Portland), web: www.glenelglibraries.vic.gov.au or email: library@glenelg.vic.gov.au Monday 8 July 2013 Come around the world on our Scout holiday activities Activities to be held at the Scout Hall in Market Court (behind the Fire Station) on Monday 8th July to Friday 12 July 2013. Sessions: 9am-12noon or 1pm-4pm. Cost per session. Suitable for 6 to 16 year olds. Bookings preferred. Contact Laurel: 5523 4593 or Janice: 5523 6529.

CHILDRENS SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Tuesday 9 July 2013 Rock n Roll Dance Activity at Orchard Rise Creative Arts Studio (Portland) from 11am-12pm. Suitable for ages 7-17. Costumes provided or wear your favourite outfit. Limited numbers, bookings essential. For bookings call 1300 GLENELG (1300 453 635). Tuesday 9 July 2013 Rockwall Climbing Activity at the Portland YMCA from 12 -2pm. Suitable for school aged children. For more information ph: 5521 7174. 10, 11, 12 July 2013 Mad Science Library Activity Experiment with crazy, weird concoctions. Activity to be held as follows: Casterton Library on Wednesday, 10 July 2013 at 11am, Heywood Library on Thursday, 11 July 2013 at 11am and Portland Library on Friday, 12 July 2013 at 11am. For further information ph: 5554 2444 (Casterton), 55270 666 (Heywood), 5522 2265 (Portland), web: www.glenelglibraries.vic.gov.au or email: library@glenelg.vic.gov.au Wednesday 10 July 2013 Theatre Sports Drama At Orchard Rise Creative Arts Studio (Portland) from 11am 12pm. Suitable for ages 7-17. Come and try fun and engaging drama games and join in Portlands Got Talent. Limited numbers, bookings essential. For bookings call 1300 GLENELG (1300 453 635). Wednesday 10 July 2013 Holiday Movie Sessions screening at The Star Cinema, Portland 'Snow Dogs at 2pm Entry Free. Canteen available. Presented by SWCC. For further information ph: 0408109152. Thursday 11 July 2013 Kids Zumba Activity at the Portland YMCA from 1-2pm. Suitable for school aged children. For more information ph: 5521 7174. Thursday 11 July 2013 Music Taster Workshop with Rosie Collins Workshop to be held at the Portland Arts Centre. Entree (suitable Prep to Grade 2) from 10.15 11.45am. Main (suitable Grade 3-4) from 12.45 2.45pm Desert (suitable Grade 5-6) from 3-5pm This workshop series gives a brief introduction to playing numerous musical instruments that include bass guitar, drum kit, electric guitar, keyboard, bongos, acoustic guitar and vocal tuition. Its a fun interactive workshop that is sure to get your child excited about music! For more information and bookings call 0400 768 033.

REGULAR ACTIVITIES CEMA Bellydance Group The CEMA Bellydance Group holds classes at Portland Arts Centre on Monday nights at 6pm. Come learn a fun Bellydance to the drum. Women of all ages & abilities welcome to join for fun, fitness and friendship. Contact Monica, ph: 0423 945 300 for further information. New ladies welcome Fawthrop Wednesday Walking Group Need to walk more? Like to meet others? The Wednesday Fawthrop Walking Group meets in Hood Street Car Park at 8.55am for 9am walk around the lagoon. Free coffee or tea after walking. New members always welcome. For more information contact Rosemary, ph. 5522 1175. Dance Class - Zumbellesque Zumbellesque combining styles of Zumba moves, bellydance fusion and burlesque beats all to modern music. It's a get fit and have fun class held at St Stephens Church Hall in Percy Street every Tuesday night at 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Small cost for adults and students. Contact Gypsy Mischelle Star ph: 0418 717 555. All money raised goes to the Port Fairy Community House. South Portland Dance Dance to be held on the third Saturday of every month from 8pm to midnight at the South Portland Hall, Wellington Road, Portland. All welcome. A plate of supper would be appreciated. Tarragal Band playing. For further information Marie, ph: 5523 4338. Learn to Dance Learn to Dance session to be held every Tuesday at the South Portland Hall, Wellington Road, Portland. Beginners 7-8pm. Dancing 8-10pm. The Waltz, Modern Waltz, Rhumba, Tango, Cha Cha, Swing, Fox Trot, Mambo. Cuppa and biscuits to finish. Entry fee small cost. Great exercise for body and brain. Learn here dance anywhere. For further information contact Jim, ph: 5521 1680 or Ellie, ph: 0438 233 424. Seniors Activities Mixed Pantry Bingo - held every Friday eyes down at 1.30pm. Indoor Bowls takes place each Monday and Wednesday at 1.30pm and Saturday at 12.30pm. All activities are held at the Drill Hall, Bentinck Street, Portland (change of venue from Fawthrop Community Centre. For further information contact Mavis, ph: 5523 1556.