JOHN'S MOLONG BLOG: 23 December 2018 | What happened on this day in the Molong of yesteryear? And what's happening today and in the near future.
From Molong on 23 December 1910, The Molong Argus reported: "The glorious festival of Xmas is again with us, and awakens sweet and bitter memories of the past."
Live music Agrestic Grocer , 426 Molong Road, Orange noon-3pm phone 6360 4604
Canowindra Social Dancing on Sundays live music old-time, new vogue 2-6pm, Canowindra Services Club, Gaskill St, Canowindra $10 for dancers, non-dancers free 6344 1397 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month.
Live music Borrodell Vineyard, 298 Lake Canobolas Rd. Orange Sebastian Jones 2-4pm free 6365 3425
Pick your own cherries Borrodell Vineyard, 298 Lake Canobolas Rd. Orange $6 per kilo 11am-4pm 6365 3425
Pick your own cherries Hillside Harvest, 1209 Escort Way, Borenore 9am-3pm 6365 2247 book for grups of 20 or more.
Inflatables Orange Aquatic Centre, 21 Hill St, Orange, 11am-4pm pool entry free 6363 3000.
Family Fun Day Duntryleague Golf Club, Woodward St, Orange, noon-4pm kids' golf workshop, activities table, inflatable obstacle course, kids' menu and snack bar 6362 3466.
WHAT'S HAPPENING TOMORROW MONDAY 24 DECEMBER
Pick your own cherries Hillside Harvest, 1209 Escort Way, Borenore 9am-3pm 6365 2247 book for grups of 20 or more.
Pick your own cherries Borrodell Vineyard, 298 Lake Canobolas Rd. Orange $6 per kilo 11am-4pm 6365 3425
GALLERY & MUSEUM WATCH
Jayes Gallery (http://jayes.gallery) 33 Gidley St, Molong phone 6366 9093 gallery open Thursday to Sunday.
Molong & District Servicemen & Servicewomen Portrait Gallery Molong RSL Club, 22-24 Gidley St, Molong phone 6366 8105 Anne Marie Ingham portraits of locals who served open for viewing in club foyer during club opening hours Facebook: www.facebook.com/MolongRSLClub/?fref=ts
Orange Regional Museum 151 Byng St, Orange open 9am-5pm daily http://www.orangemuseum.com.au/ Orange Regional Museum will interpret the stories, cultures and places of the region, displaying artefacts that trigger memories, engage audiences and inspire new ways of thinking about history and cultures. Open 9am-5pm daily, except Christmas Day.
Age of Fishes Museum Cnr Gaskill St and Ferguson St, Canowindra a glimpse into life during the Devonian period, when the world was ruled by fish phone 6344 1008 open daily, 10am-4pm http://www.ageoffishes.org.au
Banjo Paterson Museum 43 Forbes Road, Yeoval phone 0427 208 913 open daily, 9am-3pm http://www.banjopatersonmorethanapoet.com.au Banjo Paterson ... More than a Poet priceless collection of memorabilia, books, letters and collectibles Clancy's Café.
Bathurst Historical Society Museum east wing Bathurst Courthouse https://www.bathursthistory.org.au/ Tue-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat-Sun 11am-2pm.
Orange Art Society Orange Cultural Centre, Woolworths Carpark, Sale St, Orange open daily.
Paddock to Plate a history of food and wine in Orange & district 151 Byng St, Orange open 9am-5pm daily http://www.orangemuseum.com.au/.
Orange Regional Gallery (http://www.org.nsw.gov.au) | Cnr Byng St & Piesley St, Orange | Phone 6393 8136 Various artists, Common-Place: Works from the Collection. Gallery open daily.
Orange Regional Gallery (http://www.org.nsw.gov.au) | Cnr Byng St & Piesley St, Orange | Phone 6393 8136 Various artists, People Like Us Until 29 January Gallery open daily.
Orange Regional Gallery (http://www.org.nsw.gov.au) | Cnr Byng St & Piesley St, Orange | Phone 6393 8136 Mitsuo Shoji, Gaman Until 21 January Gallery open daily.
Corner Store Gallery (http://www.cornerstoregallery.com) | 382 Summer St, Orange | Phone 0448 246 209 Various artists, 8 x 10 Group Exhibition Opens 30 January. Until 9 February visit website for opening hours.
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (http://www.bathurstart.com.au) | 70-78 Keppel St, Bathurst | Phone 6333 6555 Various artists, Curiouser and curiouser Until 10 February Gallery open Tuesdays to Sundays.
Western Plains Cultural Centre (http://www.westernplainsculturalcentre.org) | 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo | Phone 6801 4444 Cecily Walter & Toni Morrison, Twisted Sisters: Imperfect Until 10 February Gallery open daily.
Western Plains Cultural Centre (http://www.westernplainsculturalcentre.org) | 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo | Phone 6801 4444 Various artists, Make the Mark: HSC Works Until 3 March Gallery open daily.
Western Plains Cultural Centre (http://www.westernplainsculturalcentre.org) | 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo | Phone 6801 4444 Various artists, The WPCC Collection Gallery open daily.
Western Plains Cultural Centre (http://www.westernplainsculturalcentre.org) | 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo | Phone 6801 4444 Various artists, Upon a Broken World: Life after WWI Until 10 March Gallery open daily.
Cowra Regional Art Gallery (http://cowraartgallery.com.au) | 77 Darling St, Cowra | Phone 6340 2190 Various artists, Making a Splash: Mermaids and Modernity Until 3 February Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday.
Pick your own cherries Hillside Harvest, 1209 Escort Way, Borenore 9am-3pm, throughout December 6365 2247 book for grups of 20 or more.