EVENTS: What's on this long weekend

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Phillip Island Classic ‘Festival of Motorsport'

Over the long weekend of March 11-13, the festival will once again become a major Victorian attraction at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Tickets for the weekend of spectacular historic motorsport will be available at the circuit gate. Story in this week's Sentinel-Times.

Yarram dog show

Following the hugely successful running of the second annual Championship Dog Shows conducted by the Yarram & District Canine Club Inc. in March last year, the club is pleased to announce dog shows will be returning to Yarram over the Labour Day weekend. Sponsored by Black Hawk Premium Dog Food, there will be three shows over the long weekend at the Yarram Recreational Reserve. Story in this week's Sentinel-Times.

Inverloch Autumn Festival

This is a two-day music festival of family fun for all ages with children's activities, food and wine. Enjoy the fabulous beachside atmosphere of the Inverloch Glade and Sound Shell. Bring rugs or low chairs and relax under the trees. Advertisement and story in this week's Sentinel-Times.

Big Sound Small Halls - live music

South Gippsland Shire Council, in conjunction with The Hills Are Alive, will be presenting talented artists Didirri, Steph
Strings and Elly Poletti at the Poowong Hall this Saturday, March 12, at 7.30pm. Advertisement and story in this week's Sentinel-Times.

Karma Country - Archies Creek

Karma County foreshadowed the acoustic roots movement that has become an essential element of contemporary Australian music with songs like the evergreen Postcard. This Sunday, they will be performing at Archies Creek Hotel. Doors open 2.30pm, showtime 3pm.

Music, She Wrote (2.0) - Wonthaggi

Prom Recitals presents Salon Project performing 'Music, She Wrote (2.0)'. A dynamic quartet of young Melbourne musicians playing work by six women composers from five different countries. A very special event celebrating the achievements of women in the world of music and the women of South Gippsland. Sunday, March 13, 2022  Doors open 1.30pm. Performance 2.30pm. Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre.

Stony Creek Cup

Experience the best social event on the South Gippsland calendar – the 2022 Ladbrokes Stony Creek Cup! Featuring the Influence Clothing Fashions on the Field, live music from Jimmy King, food trucks and free kids entertainment - there's something for everyone! Limited reserved table & umbrella packages remaining. Be quick! Advertisement in this week's paper. Two-page feature in our February 1 edition. Tickets here.

Junior cricket grand finals

Under 15s and under 17s kick off at 10am at the two ovals at Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve on Sunday. Story in this week's Sentinel-Times.

'The Joy of Gardening' - Autumn Show

The show, organised by the Welshpool & District Horticultural Society, will be held at the Welshpool Memorial Hall on the South Gippsland Highway in Welshpool, on Friday, March 11 1.30pm to 5pm and Saturday, March 12, from 10 am to 4pm. Admission to the show is $5 per adult and no charge for children. Advertisement in this weeks Sentinel-Times.

Meeniyan Art Gallery - Meet the artist

Immeasurable Eleven Women Artists will show at Meeniyan Art Gallery until March 28. Don’t miss ‘Meet the Artist’ this month which will take place over the long weekend of March 12, 13 and 14. All artists will be demonstrating and available for a chat. Advertisement and story in this Sentinel-Times.

Really Rhyll Art Exhibition

The Really Rhyll Art Exhibition, hosted by the Rhyll Hall and Park Management Committee features local artists, Peter Balfe, Joy Brentwood, Marilyn Forrest, Kerry Francis, Lois Green, Jenny Jackson, Ian Pascoe, Jill Rogers and Jan Taylor.

Pop-up cake shop

CWA Wonthaggi Owl Women are having their first pop-up cake shop for 2022 at Wonthaggi Plaza on Saturday, March 12, commencing at 10am. There will be plenty of delicious baked goods to enjoy over the long weekend. Story in this week's Sentinel-Times.

Time capsule

The Lions Club of Korumburra’s Time Capsule Project will be culminating on Saturday, March 12, at Coal Creek Museum in Korumburra. At 12 o’clock, the capsule filled with envelopes of memorabilia will be re-buried for another 20 years. The local Venturers are building a gantry to help lower the cylinder into the ground. All are welcome. Free icy poles for the children. Story in this week's Sentinel-Times.

Book launch

The story of Kilcunda's railway history will be launched by author Mark Cauchi on Sunday at 11.30am at the Wonthaggi Railway Station Museum. Story in this week's Sentinel-Times.