BRUSH STROKES
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From a large-scale 3D portrait to a car wash takeover and virtual reality painting, world-renowned street artists will transform the North East this weekend. Now in its fifth year, the festival has attracted more than 20 artists including its largest international contingent yet. Festival-goers can follow a map of 70 murals that will be completed over three days; either up close or from a seat via a dedicated big screen. Other highlights are walking art tours, live talks, food trucks, bars and live music.
HELP DESK
Need to trouble-shoot your IT issues away? Repair Cafe Albury-Wodonga will host two free computer virus removal demonstrations on Saturday at 10.30am and 11.30am. The repair cafe will also feature an IT help desk for phone, tablet and laptop problems. With software sorted, the cafe can help you fix any broken household items, clothing or battery-operated appliances.
WHEEL DEAL
Royal Far West Ride for Country Kids 2019, QEII Square, Albury, Sunday, April 7, from 6am, to Lake Street Park, Lake Cargelligo, Tuesday, April 9, from 1.15pm
Children's charity Royal Far West's big fundraiser Ride For Country Kids will hit the road in Albury. The challenging ride is Royal Far West's biggest fundraising event of the year - organised to raise money to help connect country children to the developmental care they need. The ride begins in Albury, traversing a picturesque route before finishing 450 kilometres later at Lake Cargelligo.
THE BLOCK
Life on a new block, Sunday, April 7, 10am to noon, western end of Chester Circuit, Huon Creek
Horticulturalist and co-author of Garden Guide for Albury Wodonga Sue Brunskill will share tips for turning a bare block into a wildlife-friendly, low-maintenance, low-water requirement garden at 10am. Then at 11am join Corbin Geyer on a feral habitat walk and talk, strolling along the creek, spotting evidence of rabbit and fox activity and discussing ways to make your land unfriendly to ferals. The event is hosted by Gardens for Wildlife and Parklands Albury Wodonga.
TRUCK STOP
Feeling peckish? The Food Truck Carnival Company has 14 food trucks in Hovell Tree Park as part of its first Albury festival. Think The Rib Crib, Curry Up Now, Lebanese Street Food, The Roaming Grill, The Smoke Pit and Pressed Waffle Bar. There will be carnival rides, a bar and live music. A big fireworks show will light up the sky on Saturday at 9.30pm.
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