Apollo Bay, what's happening in paradise!

Apollo Bay & District Historical Society.
32nd Art Show 2009. This years' show was very successful, both patronage and Art Sales were up on the previous 3 years. 56 Paintings were sold, plusseveral items of Turned Timber, by Brian Williams, Glassware by Lorna Pitkethly andphotographs by our guest photographer, local lady, Lyn Butt. New opening hours and better signage definitely worked for us. As usual the Society acknowledges the invaluable input by Jane Gross.and her group from the AB Arts Council, friends & family members, even neighbours who are roped in especially on the set up and dismantling days. The Kinda dads who assisted with the heavy work setting up the Hall and of course our own members who work daily at the hall during the show - we even manage to staff the museum every day at the same time. We also thank the local traders who sponsor us thru their advertisements in our Catalogue, their support for the show is very much appreciated. Carol Wilmink once again compiled our catalogue and our local Newsheet printed it for us. The Art Show has become part of the local scene during the first 2 weeks of January and the success of this years' show has ensured it will continue on. Many hours of work goes into organising the Show and the Society is always looking for new members to share the work load. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Society, you would be welcomed. Come out to our Museum one afternoon and wander around, the visit may just get you interested in the history of our area and the families who pioneered this little piece Qf Paradise.
Thank you to all whO assisted in this in his most successful show. Ruth Hedrick, Secetary AB&DHS

HOLIDAY TRIVIA
You are welcome to join in, meet some new friends and have fun
LOCAL ...VISITOR ... WEEKENDER
FAMILY... SINGLE ... GROUP
ST AIDAN'S CHURCH HALL
(at the top of the main street of Apollo Bay)
Friday 23rd January 7pm
TOMORROW ONLY $7 EACH
• BRING DRINKS & SNACKS
• HOT DRINKS AVAILABLE

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