This week in the Macedon Ranges (March 13-19)

Monday, March 13

Art Woodend Lions Art Show: 48th annual exhibition of work by local artists. St Ambrose Hall, Templeton St, Woodend. 10am-4pm. Entry gold coin.

Hobbies Model Railway, Craft and Hobbies Exhibition: Many model railway layouts and stands. Plus other craft stalls. Sacred Heart College, Kyneton (entry via New St and Begg St). 10am-4pm.

Photography Adrian Whear: The documentary and street photographer will share tips for sharpening your photographic storytelling skills. Macedon Ranges Photographic Society event. Visitors welcome. Dromkeen, 1012 Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek. 7.30pm.

Wednesday, March 15

Singing Woodend Warblers: Community choir. Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend. 7.30pm. $12.

Ghost Hunt Blackwood Hotel Paranormal Investigation and Dinner: The pub has a rich history of ghost stories. Hosted by Kyneton Paranormal. Blackwood Hotel, 22 Martin St, Blackwood. 7.30pm-9.30pm. $57.

Thursday, March 16

Nature Bird Walk for Beginners – Jacksons Creek: Join biodiversity officer Tanya Loos to learn about the birds found along Jacksons Creek. Gisborne Administration Centre, 40 Roberston St, Gisborne. 9am-10am. Free.

Drink Pups and Pints: Catch up with friends and bring your dog along too. Woodend RSL, Anslow St. 5pm-8pm.

Environment Nurturing Nature: Find out how we can care for and enhance the unique ecosystems in the Macedon Ranges. A Cooler Changes event. Gisborne Community Centre Hall, Howey St. 6pm-8.30pm. Free.

Craft A Curious Circle – Wooden Jewellery: Create things in a friendly and inclusive setting. Different activity each month. Romsey Library, Main St. 6.30pm-8.30pm. Free.

Quiz Trivia Night: General knowledge quiz. Gisborne Golf Club, Daly St. 7pm. Free.

Music Tony McManus in Concert: Scottish acoustic guitarist known for performing Celtic music. St Martin’s Chapel, Martin St, Blackwood. 7pm-9.30pm. Adult $20, Concession $15.

Author Talk Alexander McCall Smith: Hear from the author of the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the Corduroy Mansions series, the Isabel Dalhousie novels and 44 Scotland Street. Kyneton Town Hall, Mollison St. 7.30pm-8.30pm. $10.

Friday, March 17

Music & Drink St Paddy’s Shenanigans: Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with live Irish music, cold Guinness on tap, and themed cocktails. Prize for the best dressed. Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 5pm-11pm. Free.

Food & Film An Evening with Alby Mangels: Meet the Australian adventurer and documentary film-maker. Three-course dinner followed by a screening of his film World Safari II. Lancefield Lodge, Main Rd, Lancefield. 6pm-11pm. Adult $159, Child $89.

Quiz Irish Pub Trivia: Test your knowledge in this St Patrick’s Day quiz. Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 7pm-9pm. Free.

Saturday, March 18

Exercise Campaspe Parkrun: 5km fun run along the Five Mile Creek path. Campaspe Park, Campaspe Dr, Woodend. 8am. Free.

Exercise Lancefield Parkrun: 5km fun run around Lancefield Park. Lancefield Park, Chauncey St, Lancefield. 8am. Free.

Community Kyneton Whole Town Garage Sale: Maps can be bought for $5 on the day. Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison St. 8am-12pm. $5.

Market Riddells Creek Farmers’ and Makers’ Markets: Memorial Dr, Riddells Creek. 9am-1pm.

Market Trentham Farmers’ Market: Town Square, High St, Trentham. 9am-1pm.

Market Glenlyon Village Market: Shire Hall, Barkly St, Glenlyon. 9am-1pm.

Market Hanging Rock Craft Market: Crafts and produce. Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Rd, Woodend. 9am-2pm.

Market Antiques, Vintage and Collectibles Fair: Items include furniture, china, jewellery, glassware, silverware, books, antique prints and engravings. Romsey Mechanics Institute, Main St. 9.30am-3.30pm. $5.

Gardening Growing Nutrient-dense Food: Learn how to enhance your soil to grow tastier veggies. Leaf, Root & Fruit, 21 Dettmanns Ln, Kyneton. 10am-3pm. $100.

Gardening Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show: Hundreds of nursery-grown tuberous begonias. White House Nursery, 691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-4pm.

Kids Creating a Tiny Garden: Share the world of plants with children. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St. 10am-10.45am and 11.15am-12pm. Free.

Food & Drink Bendigo Craft Beer Celebration: Plus guest food truck. DV Cider, 39 Darraweit Valley Rd, Darraweit Guim. 12pm-8pm.

Workshop Blacksmith Class: Make your own marshmallow toasting fork with Rob Nansen. Materials provided. Dromkeen, 1012 Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek. 1pm-4pm. $145.

Dancing Irish Dancing for St Patrick’s Day: The children of Blue Birds Dance Theatre will be showcasing their Irish dancing skills. Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 1.30pm-2pm. Free.

Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.

Food & Drink Goldfields Wine Dinner: Join Adam Cash, from Sutton Grange, and Kim Cash, from Passing Clouds, to celebrate wines from the Bendigo Goldfields region alongside a five-course seasonal menu. Kyneton Hotel, Mollison St, Kyneton. 6.30pm-10.30pm. $150.

Sunday, March 19

Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.

Market Malmsbury Farmers’ and Artists’ Market: Mollison St, Malmsbury. 9am-1pm.

Market Woodend Lions Sunday Market: Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. 9am-2pm.

Drink Gin Botanical Foraging Workshop: Join a professional forager from Mountain Distilling to find botanicals on Mt Macedon, and enjoy a gin tasting afterwards. Mount Macedon. 10am-12pm. $165.

Gardening Tuberous Begonia and Fuchsia Show: Hundreds of nursery-grown tuberous begonias. White House Nursery, 691 Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-4pm.

Environment Sustainable House Day: Sustainably-built homes in Gisborne South, Woodend, Lancefield and Kyneton will be open. Get ideas and practical suggestions to help you make your home more comfortable, cheaper to run and more environmentally-friendly. Various locations. 10am-4pm.

Volunteering Macedon Ranges Community Volunteer Expo (no link): Find out about the region’s many volunteer organisations. Buffalo Stadium, Forest St, Woodend. 11am-2pm.

Food Pizza and Pooches: Every dog has its day and at Cleveland Winery that day is Sunday. Cleveland Winery, Shannons Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-3pm.

Food & Music Mezze and Slow-cooked Lamb and Live Music: Slow-cooked lamb shoulder served with Lebanese side dishes. Plus live music. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-5pm. $55.

Music Celtic-inspired Harp Performance: With Michael Johnson, resident harpist at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Dromkeen, 1012 Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek. 3pm-4pm. $30.

Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.

Beekeeping Woodend Bee-Friendly Society: Monthly meeting. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm.

Art Ranges Resettlement Art Auction: Auction of art donated by local and regional artists. Money raised will be used to help a refugee family to settle in the Macedon Ranges. Social Foundry, 86 Mollison St, Kyneton. 3pm-7pm. Free.

Singing Rainbow Voices Community Choir: LGBTQIA+ and allies choir. For anyone aged 13 and over. Kyneton Community House Good Food Hub, 35 High St, Kyneton. 4pm-6pm.

Exhibitions

Kyneton The Old Auction House Artists: Exhibitions: Nature (group), Martha Iserman. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.

Kyneton Stockroom Artists: Exhibitions: Mathieu Briand, Jemima Lucas, Rachelle Austin. Wed-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm. Exhibitions’ official opening Sat 6pm.

Kyneton Art on Piper Artists: Showcasing work by local artists. Exhibitions: Art in Fives (window), Brian Falkenberg (exhibition), Macedon Ranges. Wed-Mon 10am-4pm.

Lancefield Community Art Gallery: Paintings, sculptures, glass jewellery by local artists. 34a High St, Lancefield. Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun 10am-1pm.

Mount Macedon Martin Leitch – Abstracts: Photographs showing different ways of looking at built and natural environments. Fri-Tues 10am-4pm.

Newham Art in the Vines: Sculptures by 26 acclaimed artists. Every day 10am-5pm.

Riddells Creek John Nicholson – Walls: Paintings and drawings by local artist John Nicholson. Wed-Sun 10am-4pm. Opening Sat 3pm-5pm.

Trentham Little Gallery Members: Artwork by Rose Wilson, Helen Cottle, Kim Haughie, Ri Van Veen, Larissa Gray, Llael McDonald, Frances Harkin, Liz Archer, Ruby Wilson-Peirce, Sam Bloomfield. Thu-Mon 10am-4pm.

Coming up

Community Tylden Primary School Fair: Rides, camels, reptile show, petting zoo, silent auction, live music. Plus food, craft, plant, and book stalls. Tylden Primary School, Clowes St, Tylden. 10am-3pm. March 25.

Food & Drink Hanging Rock Winery 40th Anniversary Long Lunch: It’s been 40 years since the winery’s first vines were planted. Enjoy a three-course lunch, matched with a selection of current vintage and museum wines. Hanging Rock Winery, 88 Jim Rd, Newham. 12.30pm-4.30pm. $179. March 25.

Gardening Heirloom Vegetables with Simon Rickard: Former Diggers Club head gardener Simon Rickard will introduce you to the fascinating world of heirloom vegetables. Followed by a tour of Simon’s garden. Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, 56 High St. 1.30pm-4pm. March 25.

Comedy Multicultural Comedy Gala: Some of Australia’s best and emerging comedians. Featuring Dilruk Jayasinha, Tahir, Jeff Green, Ben Lomas, Dora Smith, and Ting Lim. Kyneton Town Hall, Mollison St. 8pm-9.30pm. March 25.