Community Events

2 days ago

FOCIS secretary and a former Churchill Island curator, Christine Grayden, will be giving a talk to the FOCIS General Meeting on Saturday 8th February starting at 1.30 p.m. in the CI Visitor Centre function room. She will be talking about the wealthy and sometimes controversial Western District grazier and horse breeder Gerald Buckley who owned CI from 1929 until his sudden death in 1935. Gerald was the son of Mars Buckley, partner in the Melbourne department store, Buckley & Nunn, pictured. All welcome to come to the meeting and talk. Afternoon tea to follow. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Former FOCIS president Anne Davie, current FOCIS secretary Christine Grayden and her husband John Eddy, FOCIS member, were all awarded Life Memberships of our sister organisation Phillip Island Conservation Society Inc last Saturday night. Anne received her award "In recognition of community engagement, exemplary leadership and guidance". John received his "In recognition of practical leadership, mentoring and expertise in the field". Christine received her Life Membership of PICS "In recognition of decades of conservation and outstanding Secretarial contributions". Photos show Anne, John and Christine receiving their PICS LIfe Membership certificates from PICS president Jeff Nottle. All three are long-term FOCIS members. Congratulations to them all. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

"Ocean Sounds" concert is coming up on Churchill Island next Saturday 18th January. This is a family event but you must buy your ticket and also a car pass from their website. There are also buses running to the event. Find all the information here: www.oceansoundsfestival.com.au/ The concert starts at midday and so far the forecast is for cloudy and 25 degrees, so very pleasant but you will need to rug up for the evening part of the concert. No BYO alcohol. Lots of food and drink vendors and a water filling station available on site. May see you there! ... See MoreSee Less

Ocean Sounds Festival

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Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc. updated their business hours.

3 weeks ago

Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc. updated their business hours. ... See MoreSee Less

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