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Ararat rolls out diverse school holiday program

Ararat Rural City Council has planned a series of activities to keep children entertained in a winter school holiday program.

Running from Monday to Thursday, July 17, the program will include a range of free events and activities including Extended Lego, Movie Monday, NAIDOC Craft and Game Time Trials at the Ararat Library.

Ararat Gallery TAMA will host drop-in NAIDOC Week-inspired activities, as well as a special NAIDOC Week program led by Kirrae Whurrung artist Brett Clarke.

Comedy duo Jon and Jero will perform at Ararat Town Hall, promising an hour of silliness that combines physical comedy, big characters and improvisation in a choose-your-own-adventure-style show on Tuesday.



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The show will be from 11am to 11.50am, with a workshop from 1pm. It is suited for children aged five and older, with tickets costing between $5 and $30 for the performance, and $5 for the workshop. Tickets are available online at ararattownhall.com.au/event/jon-and-jero.

Mayor Jo Armstrong said the council was ‘very pleased to be able to offer such a diverse and engaging winter school holiday program’.

“There’s something for every child to enjoy during the break,” she said.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for our young residents to explore new interests, be creative, and make lasting memories in a safe and welcoming environment across our wonderful facilities.”

People can visit ararat.vic.gov.au/events for more information.

Full program: Monday, 2-4pm, Movie Monday at Ararat Library; Tuesday, Jon and Jero at Ararat Town Hall, 11-11.50am performance, 1pm workshop; Thursday, July 10, 10am-12.30pm, drop-in NAIDOC Week-inspired activities at Ararat Gallery TAMA; Thursday, July, 10, 3-5pm, Extended Lego at Ararat Library; Friday, July, 11, 2-3pm, NAIDOC craft at Ararat Library; Monday, July 14, 2-4pm, Movie Monday at Ararat Library; Tuesday, July 15, 11.30am-12.30pm and 2-3pm, special NAIDOC Week program led by artist Brett Clarke at Ararat Gallery TAMA, bookings required, call 5355 0220 or email gallery@ararat.vic.gov.au; Wednesday, July 16, 3-5pm, Game Time Trials at Ararat Library; Thursday, July 17, 3-5pm, Extended Lego at Ararat Library.

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