"Artie's Fun Bag" Fridays 6pm 'till 9pm [Happy up-tempo pop & R & R]
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"Ram-a Lam-a Ding Dong"
with Denis & Dave Friday's 9pm 'till Midnight [one hit wonders, comedy hits, etc and so on]
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"NightOwl"
Midnight Fridays 'till 1am. [Comfort for the lonely and dis-possessed]
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"Golden Hits of the 50's"
Sundays 2pm 'till 3.30pm.
Members Draw - July
The 3mfm lucky members draw for July are:-
1. Member Number 110 wins the Ezy-As Car Wash pack available Wonthaggi or Leongatha
2. Member Number 37 gets a free coffee & cake at Sandsford Antiques Café & Books, Inverloch
3. Member Number 26 gets a free coffee at Mezza Luna Coffee Shop, Wonthaggi.
Please contact the station on 5674 1900 during normal business hours to collect your prize as soon as possible as they cannot be held over into next month.
July - Wonthaggi - Give Blood
The Mobile Unit of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service will be located in Safeway Car Park, Wonthaggi. Get that lifesaving feeling on -:
Monday 27th July 4.30pm - 7.30pm
Tuesday 28th July 1.00pm - 8.00pm
Wednesday 29th July 1.00pm - 8.00pm
Thursday 30th July 1.00pm - 8.00pm
Friday 31st July 8.30am - 11.30am
Please contact 13 14 95 to secure your appointment-all appointments are precious and your commitment is needed to reach the daily target.
On the day!
1. start drinking water or juice 2 hours prior to appointment
2. have a healthy meal or snack
3. bring I.D. or donor card
4. SMILE! You are saving a life!
July 3 Fri - Ryhll - Dogs Fun Event
DOGS, Victoria advise that a Fun Event For All Dogs will be held at Rhyll Fishing Park, 36 Rhyll-Newhaven Road, Rhyll, Phillip Island on Friday, 3rd July at 6PM. Melway Ref 633 A2.
For more information on this activity and other events and clubs, please visit http://www.dogsvictoria.org.au/Content.asp?ID=141
July 3 Fri - Grantville - Old Time / New Vogue dance
The carers of the Grantville Public Hall advise that an “Old Time / New Vogue dance is held at the hall on the first Friday of every month from 8Pm to 12PM. It has a very friendly and happy atmosphere with live music provided.
Entry fee is $5-00 and a plate of supper to share would be appreciated.
Everyone is most welcome.
Monies raised go to the upkeep of the Hall and other needy services.
For any enquiries, please contact Peter or Lorna Dawson on 5657 4272.
July 4 Sat - Pakenham - The Rotary Club of Pakenham - A formal ball
The Rotary Club of Pakenham will be holding a formal ball on Saturday, 4th July 2009 to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service-Victorian Division.
The Ball will be held at the Pakenham John Street Public Hall from 8PM to 12.30 AM with Sherries, cheese & fruit served at 7.15PM.
Featuring two bands-The Chordettes Band and The Silhoettes.
Dress is formal, so dress to the hilt as prizes during the evening include Best Dressed Lady, Gent and Couple.
Cost is $20 per head and BYO Supper & Glass. Tea & Coffee supplied.
Contact Ian Wake on 5941 4197 for table bookings.
July 5 Sun - Cowes - A winter musical afternoon
Bass Coast Chorale will present a winter musical afternoon at the Cowes Community Centre, 19 Thompson St. Cowes at 2 PM. Sunday 5th July.
A Special guest performance by brilliant young pianist Josh Hook who will play compositions by Chopin & Rachmaninov is amongst a wonderful and varied programme.
Entry fees of $15 for adults, $8 for students & $35 for family includes afternoon tea.
Tickets available at Cowes Information Centre or at the door.
July 18 Sat - Meeniyan - Tavern Night
On Saturday, 18th July, 1939, the iconic Meeniyan Hall was officially opened.
In honour of this 70th Anniversary, the Meeniyan Progress Association has arranged a Tavern Night on Saturday, 18th July, 2009 starting at 8PM at the Meeniyan Hall(please be seated early)
Cost is $6. BYO drinks, nibbles & glasses. Tea & coffee are free.
Bookings are ESSENTIAL: ring Eric 5664 7376 or email to
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July 18 Sth Gippsland Tourist railway
the Sth Gippsland Tourist railway is once again holding their Dinner & Entertainment Train on saturday 18th July.
Departing from Korumburra at 5pm, and featuring the talents of Britt Lewis.
cost $50 per person. for more information email
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or phone 5658 - 1111
29 July Bass Coast Snrs Groups
The Bass Coast Snrs Groups are running 6 one off classes on "How to stay young and mobile and well connected" with workshops to be held at the Wonthaggi RSL commencing July 16th, and every fortnight 6 times.
Learn how to use a mobile phone or even a computer to stay in touch with family and friends.
For more information or to register, call either on a Wednesday or Thursday 5672 - 4226
July - Wonthaggi - Mobile phone Workshops
Do you want to –-send a text message-use email--send & receive photos--use all your mobile phone functions—impress the grandchildren. THEN THIS IS FOR YOU.
6 workshops supported by Telstra Connected Seniors at Wonthaggi RSL commencing 16th July from 1:30pm to 3:30pm-one workshop per fortnight.
For further information, a full program, or to register contact: Bass Coast Veterans & Dependants Welfare Centre any Wednesday or Thursday on 5672 4226.
Milpara House - Korumburra
Milpara House will be closed over the school holidays, except for the Korumburra Playgroup.
Classes next term in clude Education Intergration Support, Painting and Drawing cards, Folk art, computer courses and in time for Spring will be Organic gardening - a one off class on August 30th.
The First Well Women's Clinic will be held on Wed, 22nd July. For more information call 5655 - 2524
Milpara Community House in Korumburra is open again after the school holidays
Milpara Community House in Korumburra is open again after the school holidays with a brand new program of activities.
Starting off with English classes for migrants and Folk Art classes on Monday,
there are various other classes from Healthy Cooking on a budget, Creative Writing, Digital Photography to Integration Aide Training.
So if you are interested in joining these classes or for more information, contact Milpara Community House on 5655 2524.
The Latrobe Shire Re-fencing Team is calling for more volunteers.
The Latrobe Shire Re-fencing Team is calling for more volunteers.
Two months on from Victoria’s devastating Black Saturday bushfires, Victorian Farmers Federation re-fencing volunteers in the Latrobe Shire remain hard at work, with more help urgently needed to complete the mammoth task.
While basic fencing skills would be an advantage, anyone willing to put in a few hours or days would be very welcome. Volunteers are encouraged to contact VFF Fencing Coordinator Wal Lawson on 1300 882 833 or submit their details through the VFF’s website www.vff.org.au
South Gippsland Ainimal Aid
South Gippsland Animal Aid are in desperate need of new homes for
several dogs and adorable kittens. Among these are two Staffordshire Terriers that answer to the names Woodstock and Herman,
both good natured all they need is a new home.
The kittens have all been desexed and Vet checked and they can be
purchased for $60 which is a considerable saving.
All of these animals are in crisis care and permanent homes are needed
urgently.
So if you have been thinking of a new pet these holidays why not call.
Faye at South Gippsland Animal Aid on 5681 2290, or 5672 3948.
Bass Coast & Sth Gippdland Combined Croquet Clubs
Any one interested in trying this fasinating game, which has been compared to billards on grass. Its a game for all ages and sexs, and lots of fun. There are 4 clubs in our area, so if you live in the Shires of Bass Coast or Sth Gippsland theirs a club for you.
For more information call 5678 3347
Feed Donations
Stockfeed Plus at 1996 Bass Highway, Corinella is accepting feed donations for delivery to fire affected communities.
In conjunction with the Victorian Farmers Federation, they can assist our farmers with deliveries of feed.
This will be an ongoing program with no set end date, as feed will be required for months to come.
If you would like more info or think you may be able to help out please contact Nick Angelidis on 5678-1048 or 0439 989093.
3MFM Wins Award
3MFM Wishes to congratulate Mark, Nathan, Darren, and Kate for winning The Best Radio Football Show in The Victorian Country Football League 2008 Media Awards.
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3MFM Wishes to congratulate Mark, Nathan, Darren, and Kate for winning 
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