February is an important one for people who value Young’s biggest festival of the year - the National Cherry Festival.
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Next Wednesday February 7 both the first meeting of the year and the annual general meeting will be conducted from 6pm at the Young Visitor Centre. If you would like to help shape the next National Cherry Festival please consider joining this committee. It’s critical to start planning for the year ahead as we lead into our 70th year in 2019.
Take 5 on Friday
Free weekly concerts return to the Young Library in February with the first in the 2018 “Take 5 on Fridays” series a segment entitled “Jazz, Lounge and Funky Soul” featuring the talented Judy Barker.
Judy has been a regular on the “Take 5” stage and a big supporter of the free weekly library concert initiative which started in July last year. Judy will start the 2018 series on February 2 and perform from 12.30pm to 1pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend and bring a coffee or some lunch if they’d like. A concert will be conducted each Friday throughout 2018, excepting public holidays.
Other musicians performing this month are Vicky Walsh Julie O’Connor, and James Cronin.
Do come along and enjoy the vibe.
Farmers Market
Tomorrow, February 3, for the first time this year the Young and Region Farmers Market will be conducted at the 9am time slot.
Stall holders have a range of produce and wares to tempt and will be at their usual spot in Anderson Park between 9am and 12noon.
More inquiries to Bev on 0429 323 137.
Art exhibition
A new art exhibition will be opened at the Burrangong Art Gallery tomorrow on February 3. The exhibition features Doug Hegarty, a practicing artist from Temora who paints whatever takes his fancy, from Australian landscapes to railway yards and buildings. Doug has a colourful collection of fine art that will be displayed for five weeks. There will be an opening and morning tea on the Young railway platform at 11am on February 3. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Just back from holidays and wondering what’s happening in the Hilltops region? Why not check out events at www.visithilltopsregion.com.au? Or call into the Young and Boorowa visitor centres to receive printed Events sheets. If you have something planned for the year please let us know.
Coming Events:
Friday February 2 – Relaunch of Take 5 on Fridays ‘Jazz, Lounge and Funky Soul’. Venue is Young Library at 12.30pm.
Saturday February 3 – Opening of ‘What Ever Takes My Fancy’ exhibition. Opens at 11am on the platform all welcome and daily at Young Visitor Information Centre.
Saturday February 3 – Young & Region Farmers Market, Anderson Park Lovell Street from 9am to 12noon.
Monday February 5 – Line Drawing – “Taking A line on a Walk”, art room Southern Cross Cinema, contact Heather 6382 3268.
Wednesday February 7 – National Cherry Festival meeting, Young Visitor Information Centre at 6pm. All welcome.
Saturday February 17 – Young Dressage Association Junior Classes to Gran Prix, Bendick Murrell Sportsgrounds.
Craig Thomson
I am a media and communications professional with experience across print, digital, social and radio broadcasts. I am currently the Editor of Australian Community Media's Launceston Examiner.
I am a media and communications professional with experience across print, digital, social and radio broadcasts. I am currently the Editor of Australian Community Media's Launceston Examiner.
