Community Desk

The inaugural Dachshund Cup will be held at the Yarrawonga Showgrounds on Sunday, November 3.

Imagine a pack of dachshunds dressed as hotdogs racing for glory down a 35-metre track.

There are races for age group dachshunds and an open small breed section for dogs around 30cm height. So, if you have a little dog come and join in the fun of racing.

There will be a second chance competitors race to give non-winners a chance to try again.

For those not confident their dog will cross the finish line, you can enter them into a novelty event, longest and shortest dog, smallest and largest dog, and “Fashions of the field” type events.

These events are open to all breed of dogs without and entry fee.

The idea for this event was presented to Yarrawonga Lions Club by Yarrawonga resident Margie Wickham who is a dachshund owner who has participated in these events.

As well as the entertaining races, there will be stalls and food available with the official opening at 11 am and then the heats commence.

Yarrawonga Lions are working hard to ensure that this is a fun filled day for competitors and spectators with a gold coin donation to enter and/or a registration fee of $15 per dog for these events with registrations available on Try booking – “Dachie Cup”.

All proceeds from this event will be donated to Australian Lions Hearing Dogs, who train and make available, free of charge, hearing assistance dogs and medical alert dogs.

The training and placement cost is just under $40,000, however, this is a gift to each deaf or hard of hearing applicant from our incredible supporters.

Due to the high demand and limited space, there is currently a two to three year waiting period.

All events will be held in a fenced area and it would be advised that ALL dogs must be on a leash and those racing must have two handlers.

Yarrawonga Lions would like to thank sponsors for this event – Pet Stock Yarrawonga, Yarrawonga Veterinary Clinic and Cobram Veterinary Clinic – who have supplied prizes and goodies for the raffle.

A big thank you also to Margie Wickham who has donated ribbons, stubbie holders and numerous doggie items.

Lastly, thanks to Lion Debbie Van Corler who has created embroidered bandanas for the competitors.

For more information, please email yarrawonga.lions@gmail.com.

So come and enjoy the day and experience something different.

Mt Bruno picnic around the corner

A traditional family fun day of novelty races for all ages will be held at the Warby Ranges on Saturday, October 26 at 1pm.

Enjoy the beautiful picnic setting in the Warby Ranges and walk to the waterfalls.

This wonderful family day has been held for over 100 years.

B.Y.O afternoon tea, water, picnic rugs and chairs.

Childrens races include – age running races, three legged race, egg and spoon race and sack races etc.

Ladies races include – broom throwing, nail driving, sprint and the blindfolded wheelbarrow push etc.

Mens races include – sprint, ball throwing at wicket and high jump etc.

All winners choose their own prizes and all children receive a prize.

Follow the picnic day signs from the Glenrowan – Boweya road to Jones road, along to the picnic area at Mt Bruno in the Warby Ranges.

All are welcome and entry is a cash donation at the gate.

Any queries phone - Chris Gibson 0429 403 268, or Doug James on 0418 518 247.

Raising awareness and support for Brain Cancer

It was a beautiful day in sunny Yarrawonga for the Walk4braincancer fundraiser event that was held last Sunday, October 20.

This charity event for Cure Brain Cancer Foundation was a huge success people came from Bendigo, Wangaratta and Albury/Wodonga.

Money raised so far is well over $11,000 with this money going to research for new treatments and support for Brain Cancer.

Organiser and Glioblastoma cancer patient Jodie Lovel was ecstatic with donations.

"The whole month has been just amazing, uplifting and today was the icing on the cake,” Ms Lovel said.

You can support by going to https://Walk4braincancer.com.au/walks/yarrawonga/

Thank you also to prize donators for the walk: Rich Glen Olive Estate, Mulwala Water Ski Club, Club Mulwala, and Relax in Bundalong (Helen Blake) for entry prizes and best dressed.

Huge thanks to all who helped.