Community Desk

By Corowa Free Press

Oct 1, 2024

‘Balloonatic Bruce’ from Balloon Antics will entertain at Mulwala Library today (10.30am Wednesday, October 2), at Howlong Library at 10.30am on Friday, October 11 and at Corowa Library at 2.00pm on Friday, October 11.

**Ewe beauty view**. While driving over to Corowa from Mulwala last week, The Free Press journalist just had to stop and take a photograph of the above sheep possibly getting a good view of the AFL grand final last Saturday which resulted in Brisbane beating Sydney by 10 goals.

Balloonatic Bruce and more!

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Riverina Regional Library has ramped up its school holiday program with some very ‘non-library-ish’ events.

For big kids, across the Riverina there will be movies (RUNT), laser tag, VR gaming, a Harry Potter party and a Choose Your Own Adventure style youth-night lock-in.

For smaller ones, RRL is also welcoming children’s entertainer Balloonatic Bruce and his magic shows to seven libraries.

It certainly is party time at RRL, with laser tag, movie trips, VR gaming and a Harry Potter Party!

Balloonatic Bruce from Balloon Antics will conduct shows at RRL Libraries including Howlong and Corowa Libraries.

Crafty kids can build and decorate a kite at the Mulwala Library.

For enquiries, contact RRL’s marketing & engagement officer Katrina Roe (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 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.

Line Dancing Social

Line dancing social is on Sunday, October 6(remember it’s daylight savings) from 1.00pm-4.30pm at the Wahgunyah School of Arts Hall. $12 per person, non-dancers free. Please bring a plate of food for afternoon tea. Enquiries call Kay on 0408 511 813.