December 6th Santa Photos 4-6pm @ The Rex 6th Saloon D’Art 7:30pm @ The Rex Art & culture—free entry 7th Uniting Church Market

Craft, bric-a-brac, gift ware & more

9am—12pm 15th Rotary Xmas Carols 7:00pm @ The Rex Entry $3 for adults 20th Harness Racing Twilight Meet 20th Xmas Fest 5:00pm at Rotary Park Magic show, juggling, jumping castle & a spe cial visit from Santa.

January 25th-27th Australia Day Weekend Tennis Tournament Entries details at www.charlton.vic.au/Charlton TennisTournament 26th Australia Day Celebration 8am @ the Charlton Shire Hall Lions breakfast—$5 Australia Day Awards

February

8th David Helfgott LIVE 8pm @ The Rex Tickets $50 Bookings at rextheatre.org.au 28th-29th Annual Film Festival Tickets from $12 to $80 for a full season including 5 films, 2 suppers & lunch. Bookings: Ph 0418 361 971

Summer in Charlton

All Year Round • The Rex Theatre Screens movies on Saturday and Tuesday nights and Sunday afternoons. Live shows also appear regularly throughout the year. www.rextheatre.org.au. • Charlton Golden Grains Museum Showcases a diverse collection of over 3000 artefacts and photographs from Charlton’s early pioneer days through to today. Open on Sundays and by appointment (0418 361 971).

• River Heights River heights of Charlton's worst floods are located by the viewing platform at Travelers Rest. • Avoca River Walking Track Starting from the Traveller’s Rest, this sealed track is 500 metres long with interpretive signage of local birdlife. Also see the ’big fish’, a memento of the 2006 Commonwealth Games & the swagman by chainsaw carver, Kevin Guilders.

• General Harold ‘Pompey’ Elliott Memorial Located in the Elliott Gardens (south of the bridge), the statue and plaques tell the story of his life. • Historical plaques and panels Information plaques have been attached to Charlton's historic shops and public buildings. Photographic panels are also located throughout the main street. • Wall Murals Three Walls - Charlton Art Trail

• Mt. Dooboobetic Lookout 1km from the town centre, turn left onto the Back Teddywaddy Road (opposite Charlton Park). Dry weather road only. • Historic Bills’ Trough Constructed in 1931 by local builder Sam O’Brien with funds from the Bills’ Trust. Turn into Kaye St next to the Tyre Service. Travel to the end of Kaye St and turn left into Wright St. Located several metres from the corner.

Coming up in Autumn March

• Saloon D’Art (6th) • Uniting Church Market (7th) • Charlton Harness Racing Cup (15th) • Café Culture - Royal High Jinx (21st)

April • Lions Easter Market (13th)

May • P-12 College Mother’s Day Fete (7th)

Accommodation Travellers Rest Caravan Park: (powered/non-powered, ensuites & RV Park) 1 John Curtin Dr, 0448 276 631

Wooroonook Caravan Park: (powered/non powered sites) Borung Hwy, Wooroonook

Charlton Motel: 158-164 High St, 5491 1600

Foundry Palms Motel: 86 High Street, 5491 1911

Bakery Lane Apartments: 16 High St, 0409 516 920

Dining

Charlton Bakery: 58-62 High Street, 5491 2277

Timeless Treasures & Tearoom: 9a High St, 0411 203 255

Boyz Café: 27-29 High Street, 5491 1414

Charlton Takeaway: 61-67 High Street, 5491 1118

BP: 91-93 High Street, 5491 1772

Charlton Truckstop (Caltex): 166 High Street, 5491 1310

Lizard Roadhouse: 39 Mildura Way, 5491 1400

What’s on Meals & Accommodation

Vale of Avoca: Mildura Way, 5491 1353

East Charlton Hotel: 53 High Street, 5491 1613

Cricket Club Hotel: 92 High Street, 5491 1604

www.charlton.vic.au

Charlton Neighbourhood House 30-34 High St, Charlton 5491 2333

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