Rhymes, roses and road trips

Lisadurne Hill at Rushworth is having a farm gate open day on Saturday, November 8.

Friday

Mooroopna Library Scrabble Club

Come in and enjoy a game. This is a casual group with varying numbers – all welcome.

When: Every Friday from 1pm to 4pm

Where: Mooroopna Library, 9-11 Morrell St

Cost: Free

Contact: Phone 1300 374 765

Shepparton Library Rhyme and story time

Come and have fun with songs, rhymes, stories and craft for children aged between two and six. Story time provides children and their caregivers an opportunity to share and experience the joy of reading.

When: 10:30 to 11am every Friday (and Monday)

Where: Shepparton Library 41-43 Marungi St

Cost: Free

Contact: Phone 1300 374 765.

Saturday

Greater Shepparton Basketball Association Annual Junior Tournament

The annual junior tournament will attract around 200 teams from across the region and across the state to compete for the division 2/3/4 titles

When: 8.30am to 6pm

Where: Shepparton Sports Stadium

Cost: Free

Contact: Tony Long at operations@gsba.com.au or visit https://gsba.com.au/

Lisadurne Hill farm gate open day

The gardens of the historic homestead, Lisadurne Hill, will be open to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the gardens, and see the rose plantation, where hundreds of Damask roses are growing to provide the petals for skincare and cosmetic lines made on the property. Olive oil and table olives grown in the farm grove will be for sale. Dogs are permitted on leads, at this smoke-free event. Visitors are invited to bring a picnic rug and their own food, or can purchase a platter for two. Complementary tea and coffee.

When: 10.30am to 3.30pm

Where: Lisadurne Hill, 159 Heily Rd, Rushworth

Cost: Free

Contact: For details, visit https://www.lisadurnehill.com.au

Sunday

Greater Shepparton Basketball Association Annual Junior Tournament

The annual junior tournament will attract around 200 teams from across the region and across the state to compete for the division 2/3/4 titles

When: 8.30am to 6pm

Where: Shepparton Sports Stadium

Cost: Free

Contact: Tony Long at operations@gsba.com.au or visit https://gsba.com.au/

Violet Town Market

The Violet Town Market is held on the second Saturday of each month. Great variety of items, plants, gourmet foods, books, handcrafts, organic products, great coffee, hot food and live music. Grow it, make it, bake it.

When: Every second Saturday from 8.30am to 1pm

Where: Tulip St, Violet Town

Cost: Free, but a gold coin donation is appreciated

Contact: Visit violettown.org.au/market or phone 0416 233 584.

Avenel Market

Held on the second Sunday of the month. Items include Flowers, craft, food, stalls, artisan products, eggs, honey, oils and more.

When: Second Sunday of the month from 9am to 1pm.

Where: Jubilee Park, Avenel

Cost: Free

Contact: For details, phone Anne on 0400 594 838 or Wendy on 0409 931 722.