HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN
Karen Longford celebrated her 41st birthday last Wednesday. To the delight of the Mrs Longford and her colleagues at Eden Pharmacy, doting husband Wayne delivered a bunch of roses to the birthday girl to celebrate the special occasion.
EDEN RETAILERS
The Eden Retailers Group has a cake decoration competition running. The cake can be any sort but must be decorated in a Christmas theme. There are three divisions, up to 12, 13-to-18 years and open. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in each division. Entry forms are available from the Magnet office. Cakes to be dropped off to Georgie's Fine Jewellery by close of business, Monday, December 17. Winners to be announced at late night shopping.
10TH ANNUAL WALKERS' BREAKFAST
The Wheelhouse Restaurant will host the 10th annual walkers' breakfast on Saturday, December 15 commencing at 7.30am. Breakfast is $15 per head to include bacon, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast, tea or coffee. Christmas cake provided, bring along your own champagne. All walkers, partners, friends welcome. Enquiries to Debbie Lewis on 6496 4224. Name and numbers to be confirmed with Mathew at Taste of Eden be for the 15th.
EDEN VISITORS INFORMATION CENTRE
The centre is in desperate need of volunteers to help in the Christmas holidays. Either drop into the centre or call on 6496 1953.
FAR SOUTH COAST BIRDWATCHERS
Final meeting for the year will be held on Thursday, December 13 in the Uniting Church Hall, Henwood Street, Merimbula at 7.30pm. A short AGM will be followed up by camera views by Max Sutcliffe. All welcome.
EDEN EASY WALKERS
Join Eden Easy Walkers on December 16 and stretch your legs for an outing to Merimbula Rotary Park/Bar Beach/Wharf. This is a level three walk. Walk Leaders will be Judy (6496 2175) and Valma (6496 2532).
MEALS ON WHEELS
Roster for the week commencing Monday, December 17: Monday: Elizabeth Fowlds and Mavis Wasley; Tuesday: Evelyn Robson and Daphnee Lister; Wednesday: Pam and Jeff Berzins; Thursday: Rose and Jack Davidson and Friday: Vi Chryss and Heather West.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Join the Nomads Choir for a service of nine leasons and Christmas carols at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Calle Calle Street, Monday, December 17 at 7pm. For more information please contact Rosie Young on 6495 9679.
EDEN MEN'S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Eden Men's Cancer Support will hold a meeting at the Men's Shed, 21A Maling Street, Eden at 7.30pm, Thursday, December 13. All men who are receiving treatment, survivors and carers welcome to attend. Phone Jack 6496 3035 for more information.
EDEN VIEW CLUB 100S CLUB WINNERS
Due to no meeting in November, two winners were drawn by Emily Wilson of Bianca's Restaurant at our Xmas dinner meeting on December 6. Loila Kolega with ticket 19 and Dianne Campbell (zone councillor) ticket 23. Congratulations.
EDEN PLAYGROUP
Eden Playgroup is held every Tuesday (except school holidays) at Eden Pre-School from 10am - noon. Babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers zero-to-five-years. Come along for a great morning of play, fun and interaction. New members always welcome. Contact Julie Boller on 6496 1724 for more information.
NETHERCOTE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Nethercote Community Christmas Party is scheduled for Saturday, December 15 commencing at 4pm. Children are invited to help decorate the Christmas tree (donations of Christmas apparel appreciated). At 5pm the kids' choir will perform. Phone Rose on 6495 6836 for details and rehearsals. For children who would like to be Santa's helpers (phone to register your name on 6495 7102 by 5pm, Wednesday, December 15 - two names to draw). Carols performed by the Eden Melody Makers and games for the children. BYO food, barbecues provided. For further information, please phone Karen on 6495 7102. Usual arrangements for presents.
BOYDTOWN THANK YOU
Boydtown would like to thank Karen and John How and Vicki Lovering for their invaluable assistance in Boydtown's submission to the NSW Tourism Awards which resulted in Boydtown gaining an award of distinction.
SANTA SUIT HIRE
Santa suit hire is available once again from the Eden Lioness Club. Please contact Jenny Phillips on 6496 1168 or Jo Meredith on 6496 3313 for bookings.
RSL HALL BOOKINGS
Peter Rice is the hall bookings officer and he is available on 6496 1972. Please call Peter if you wish to hire this well-appointed hall for your important events.
GARDEN OF EDEN COMMUNITY PROJECT
Meetings are held the first Monday in the month at the Uniting Church Hall in Eden from 7pm - 9pm. All are welcome to come and contribute to the planning stages of this community project. For any queries please feel free to ring Ruth on 6496 3496.