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Apply Now: Young artist mentorship program

Are you a Huon Valley artist aged 16 to 25? Do you want to develop your skills, make connections and explore ideas to support your art practice? Apply now for the Huon Valley Council’s Young Artist Mentorship Program! You’ll receive one-on-one mentorship from one of our established local artists: Ruth Lindsell, project management and 2D…

Seeking volunteers for seniors digital support program

Are you able to volunteer one hour a week to mentor older people in using digital devices? We’re seeking digital coaches for Tech Hour at the Huon Valley Hub in Huonville on Wednesdays during school term. We’d love to hear from you! Please call or email Council: 6264 0300 hvc@huonvalley.tas.gov.au

Weed of the Month (July): Pampas Grass

Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana and Cortaderia jubata) is a long-lived weed that can create a significant fire hazard when established in dense infestations. Despite decades of control work, small infestations are still discovered every year throughout the Huon Valley. Two species of pampas grass occur in the Huon, and each can produce hundreds of thousands…

Book now for Live Well, Live Long

A free 10-week program of activities and information on what you can do to stay healthy. Stroke awareness Healthy eating Eye health Aboriginal health Yoga Walking groups Hearing health Gentle exercise Dementia prevention Know your medicines Scam alert Healthy feet Eating with Friends View the program Dates/times: 20 July to 21 September 2021 Every Tuesday…

Book now for July 2021 Vacation Care

Huon Valley Children’s Services’ Vacation Care program is taking bookings for the July school holidays! View the program and details 7:30am–6pm Monday to Friday. Location: Huon Valley Children’s Services, 91–93 Main Road, Huonville Bookings are a must – call Huon Valley Children’s Services on (03) 6264 0333 (open weekdays 8:30am to 5:30pm). For children aged…

Huon Valley Council Special Meeting

The upcoming Special Meeting of the Huon Valley Council starts at 5pm on Friday 2 July 2021 and will consider the General Manager’s Recruitment Panel. Watch via live stream The 2 July Special Meeting will be live-streamed at 5pm on Youtube. Visit https://youtu.be/2pN39LqQyo0 to view the meeting live. Attend the public gallery The Huon Valley…