Sunday May 23, 2010

Sharing Our Stories

Date	Sunday 17 May
Time	7:00AM for a 7:30 AM departure; return approx 11:30 AM
Location	Meet at Celebrity Tree Park Boat Ramp, Victoria Highway
Cost	$80 Adults, $35 Children (5-15 years)
Tickets	Kununurra Visitor Centre

A partnership between the Shire of Wynhdam East Kimberley, MG Corporation and Gelganyem Trust, the award-winning Sharing Our Stories is a popular Muster highlight for locals and visitors.

Storytelling, as a traditional medium, has long been used to facilitate understanding and knowledge. Hear stories from local indigenous people as they recount their experiences growing up in the Ord Valley and explain the importance of the surrounding landscape and local community.

A scrumptious champagne brunch will be served as you enjoy the majestic scenery of the Ord River and Lake Kununurra.

This event will also be held on Sunday May 24.

Sunday May 23, 2010

Cable Beach Club Gibb River Road Mountain Bike Challenge

Date	Sunday 23rd – Thursday 27th May, 2010
Time	Daylight Hours Each Day
Location	Gibb River Road - Derby to El Questro
Cost	Rider $350, Non-riding support personnel $350, Volunteers FREE
Tickets	Registrations will be available on-line www.thegibbchallenge.net.au

The Cable Beach Club Gibb River Road Mountain Bike challenge is a socially competitive team relay event raising community awareness and funds for charity. Teams of 2 – 6 riders raise at least $1,000 to qualify; half to benefit WA Police Legacy, the other half to a registered charity of the team’s choice. Soloists are also invited to participate. In three years this event has raised in excess of $400,000 benefiting dozens of charities around Australia.

This extraordinary life defining, five day outback adventure traces the iconic stock route of the Gibb River Road with overnight rest stops at Silent Grove, Mount Elizabeth Station, Ellenbrae Station, Home Valley Station and El Questro Township. For more information see www.thegibbchallenge.net.au

Sunday May 23, 2010

Toyworld Teddy Bears Picnic

Date	Sunday 23 May
Time	10am - 12noon
Location	Celebrity Tree Park, Victoria Hwy
Cost	Gold coin donation to the Kununurra Neighbourhood House

A special treat for the kids, the annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic includes story time, a teddy bear hospital, face painting and more for children of all ages and their cuddly friends. Dress up your teddy

Come along and join in the family fun!

Sunday May 23, 2010

LandCorp’s Kimberley Carnival

Date	Sunday 23 May, 2010
Time	4:00PM – 8:00PM
Location	Messmate Way, Kununurra
Cost	free

Bring the whole family to Messmate Way for LandCorp’s Kimberley Carnival. Come and celebrate the artistic and creative talents of the East Kimberley community as you browse market stalls and discover local arts and crafts. Enjoy Kimberley tucker and be entertained by a variety of dancers, singers, musicians and street performers. And for your chance to win one of four family tickets to the Airnorth Kimberley Moon Experience, be sure to to get your hands on a LandCorp flyer and entry form. Winners will be announced at the carnival. Fully licensed bar provided by Hotel Kununurra, so come down and enjoy the atmosphere.