It will be a happy time for former Coota couple Mark Johnson and Elisha Flanagan when they return here this weekend to celebrated their engagement.

Mark and Elisha now call Canberra home and are excited about catching up with family and friends a party to be hosted by their parents Mick and Debbie Flanagan and Greg and Liz Johnson.

Guests will travel from far and wide to say CONGRATULATIONS Mark and Elisha.

WAR WIDOWS LUNCHEON

The Monthly Luncheon of the War Widows and Ex-Servicewomen will take place on Monday next in the Restaurant of the Family Hotel, 12 noon for 12.30pm.

All ladies interested are most welcome to come along to enjoy a delicious lunch and great catch up time.

A VIP DAY

How exciting is it that  our new New South Wales Governor The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) is coming to town next week.

The President and Members of the Rotary Club of Cootamundra are on Friday next, November 7, hosting the opening of the Peace Pavilion in Albert Park at 3pm.

The opening will be performed by the Governor and all Cootamundra and district residents are MOST WELCOME to come along to this impressive opening.

Then in the evening His Excellency will be Guest Speaker at a Celebratory Dinner taking place at the Ex-Services Club. The staff at the Club will be serving a GOURMET Dinner. 

Again all are MOST WELCOME  to come along, and tickets for the Dinner are available at Deeps Clothing. The Rotary organising committee are hoping all interested will collect their tickets by November 3.

CANCELLATION

The planned Baby Show set to take place at the Retirement Village on Saturday, November 15, has had to be cancelled.

IT’S CHERRY TIME!

Yummy, yummy cherry time in and around Young is drawing near!

This week at the Flemington Markets the Annual Cherry Auction took place with the first box of cherries from Hilston selling for the extraordinary sum of $33,000! All money raised goes to Sydney Markets Foundation and Save Our Sons.

Actually there were two boxes put up for auction (the other box was from Victoria and it bought $32,000.)  The boxes were delivered to the Children’s Hospital, Randwick and The Children’s hospital, Westmead. 

UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE

Tomorrow night in the Catholic portion of the Monumental Cemetery Mass will take place at 6pm. This Mass always take place at the cemetery on November 1, and is certainly an uplifting experience, sitting on the hillside as the sun sets over Cootamundra.

Everyone is welcome to come along and do just bring a chair.

For those with limited mobility, parking will be available close to the Alter, giving the chance to remain close to your car and limiting walking.

AMIE’S DELIGHT

Amie Whitby, an employee at the Eloura Laundry, has loved drama since she was at school. Since Amie became aware of the upcoming CADAS production, ‘Still on the Boyle’ she has been asking the employment training officer, Cathy Ashcroft, if she can be part of the night of short plays.

Cathy, long-time CADAS member and actor in the upcoming production, asked writer and producer, Marty Boyle, if some small part could be found for Amie.

Marty was able to write a few lines into his play “Waiting Room Woes” to enable Amie to make her debut.

“It’s only a few lines this time,” said Marty “but who knows where it will lead in the future.”

Marty, who is also president of CADAS, says the organisation in tandem with CADAS Kids has been wholly dedicated to the community of Cootamundra.  It has supported countless charities and projects over its sixty seven year history.

Marty went on to say “It’s been a pleasure to give Amie this break and we all want her to “break a leg” when she steps out onto the stage this week .

AND, how kind of Cathy and Martin to enable Amie to ‘fulfil her dream’!

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS

The CADAS plays “Still On the Boyle” continue tonight and tomorrow night in the Tin Shed Theatre at the Arts Centre. Tickets still available at the Arts Centre or at the door on the night.

As today is Halloween Day a Disco with a Halloween Theme will take place at the Stadium tonight (and surely those in attendance will dress appropriately - what fun to see.)

TOMORROW the Annual Rose Show will take place in Dickson Hall.

A School Reunion takes place in the Wattle Room of the Ex-Services Club.

Also the Can Assist ‘Night of Stars’ Concert takes place in the Auditorium of the Ex-Services Club.