LIGHT UP
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45th Wodonga Carols by Candlelight, Sunday, December 20, 7.30pm
Gather the family around the TV, iPad, computer or a smartphone to watch the 2020 Wodonga Carols streamed on wodongacarols.org. Watch it in your own "park". The streamed event will follow the traditional format and includes a line-up of Border performers backed by the Wodonga Brass Band and the Wodonga Carols Choir. You can even buy a virtual candle. All money raised will be donated to Albury Wodonga Health Palliative Care.
CHERRY CHRISTMAS
Pick-your-own cherries, Europa Gully Orchard, Chambeyron Road, Stanley, Saturday, December 19, and Sunday, December 20, 10am to 4pm
Pick-your-own cherries for Christmas! Europa Gully Orchard now welcomes pickers daily until Christmas. Bring your own containers, buckets and boxes to pick into at $6/kg. Keen For Cookies will offer its sweet Christmas-themed biscuits too. The orchard opens 10am to 4pm.
SILVER SCREEN
Happiest Season, Regent Cinemas Albury Wodonga, Saturday, December 19, and Sunday, December 20, 9.30pm
Have you already seen Love Actually twice this December? Maybe you need a new rom-com to get you through the final countdown to Christmas Day. Happiest Season (M) is showing at Regent Cinemas Albury Wodonga. It's a holiday romantic comedy that captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family's acceptance, being true to yourself and trying not to ruin Christmas. If you haven't already checked out the improvements to the cinema centre throughout the lockdown, prepare to be impressed. There's a new bar in the foyer. Here's cheers to that!
ME TIME
Made by Me Market, Junction Square, Wodonga, Sunday, December 20, 9am to 1pm
Tick off your Christmas shopping list with this boutique market in the heart of Wodonga. Check out exquisitely designed and made crafts by border artisans. Think jewellery, macrame, soaps and paintings. Catering, drinks and coffee will be on offer. Try your hand at Bubble Soccer too.
SUNNY DAYS
Sweet Summer Saturday Monster Market, Yarrawonga Foreshore and Splash Park, Saturday, December 19, 8am
Start your weekend off right down by the lake. Sweet Summer Saturday Monster Market has stalls of every type. It also offers light amusements, coffee, food and drink. Free entry. Finally, cool off at the splash park.
TAKING STOCK
Albury Wodonga Farmers' Market, Gateway Village, Wodonga, Saturday, December 19, 8am to noon
Stock up on fresh produce and pantry staples. There will be fruit and vegetables, fresh herbs, tomatoes, honey, free-range pork, lamb, kimchi, artisan cheese, bread and pastries, locally-roasted coffee beans, smallgoods and smoked meats.
