Archive for October, 2009
An afternoon with local author Garry Disher
The Fellowship of Australian Writers is hosting an afternoon with local author Garry Disher (interviewed in October’s edition of our seven community newspapers). It’s sure to be an illuminating experience for aspiring writers and avid readers alike.
The FELLOWSHIP OF AUSTRALIAN WRITERS
Peninsula Branch
invites you to
an Afternoon with Garry Disher
at the Mornington Information Centre
corner Main and Elizabeth Streets, Mornington
(parking at rear)
2 pm Sunday 15th November 2009
Cost $10.00
Garry Disher has published more than 30 books since 1976 from the lyrical and heartwarming The Bamboo Flute, to the hardboiled Wyatt thrillers, or the acclaimed The Sunken Road. He has put together anthologies and contributed to periodicals in Australia and abroad. His work style is probably emblematic for the professional writer of the last decade of our century.
Now a Mornington Peninsula resident, he will talk generally about becoming a writer, what he writes, pitfalls he has encountered and how he dealt with them. He will invite questions from the audience at the end of his talk.
and
The Fellowship of Australian Writers Peninsula Branch
will launch its members’ current anthology.
Copies will be available for purchase.
Drinks and refreshments will be served.
Lucky door prizes
Enquiries Charmaine 9773 1397
ACHTUNG! Vesbar’s Oktoberfest ist sehr gut
Vesbar in Somerville are celebrating Oktoberfest throughout the month of October.
Buy a Stien of DAB for $15 and you get to keep the Stien. Refills (500mls) are only $7 each.
All German, Belgium, Dutch and Czech beers are on special, including DAB, Radeberger, Budvar, Schofferhofer, Schwelmer, Kaiser Becks and Duvel.
Why not go along to Vesbar’s German sausage night next weekend?
When: Friday 30th – German sausage night. Munch on locally made Bratwursts (from Tim the butcher – near Safeways) between 6.30pm to 8pm.
Where: Vesbar Wine Bar, 80 Station Street, Somerville
Invitation to Remembrance Day celebrations
Pearcedale Public Hall Association invites you to attend this year’s Remembrance Day celebrations to be held at the Cenotaph Site in the Hall grounds.
Assisting on the day will be City of Casey Mayor Geoff Ablett and Members of Parliament. Local organisations will include Cranbourne RSL, Pearcedale Primary School and the CFA.
Great thought and imagination goes into Pearcedale Public Hall Association’s presentation each year so you will be sure to find their service both stimulating and rewarding.
They look forward to you joining them on this occasion.
Date: Wednesday 11th November 2009
Time: 10am for a 10.15am start
Venue: Pearcedale Public Hall, Cr Pearcedale & Queens Road
Refreshments served in the hall following the service.
Join the First Monday Book Club
The First Tuesday Book Club airs every month on ABC TV. Hosted by Jennifer Byrne, the show features regular panellists Marieke Hardy and Jason Steger with celebrity guests reviewing books they’ve read.
Local Mornington Peninsula bookworms are invited to join the local First Monday Book Club, a relaxing forum where a passion for books can be shared.
Book club meets will take place on the first Monday evening of each month (hence the name!). Petersen’s Book Store in Hastings has kindly agreed to allow the club to meet in store after hours. They’re even providing free drinks and nibblies!
First book up for review is Things We Didn’t See Coming by Steven Amsterdam. It recently won The Age newspaper’s 2009 Book Of The Year award. Further books to read and discuss will be decided at future Book Club meets.
Also, if you like, bring along another book you’ve read recently to recommend to the group. It’s all about reading and (hopefully!) enjoying books.
When: Monday 2nd November at 6pm
Where: Petersen’s Book Store, 103 High Street, Hastings
For further info please email: hastingsbookclub@gmail.com
