AN enthusiastic group turned out to the Whitfield and District Golf Club for its annual Stroke for Stroke day event held on December 5, in memory of Geoff "Stroke" Newth.
The weather was perfect on the day, with 27 players joining in and making the most of the course which was in superb condition.
The competition was fierce but friendly, with members of the Newth family warmly welcomed along with a group from Bamawm Golf Club, which included Stroke's nephews, and players from Wangaratta and Beechworth.
Winners on the day among the men were Ben Honeychurch 27.5 on countback to Jarred Richards, while Zoe Gephart took out the ladies on 30.5, with Hollie Goodwin runner up on 33.
Nearest the pin winners were Boofa Douglas and Robyn Hogan, while longest drive winners were Mick Giorgiani and Robyn Hogan.
Club secretary Robyn Hogan thanked their sponsors Valley View Caravan Park, Mountain View Hotel and Dal Zotto Wines for their generosity.
"We're lucky to have these community–minded local businesses who are always happy to help out," she said.
The club reminds everyone its social competition, the Chook Run, is held on Wednesday nights from around 4.30pm onwards, and hit off for its Sunday competition is at 1.30pm, with new and old players always welcome.
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King Valley briefs
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King Valley Arts committee
DUE to COVID, King Valley Arts has held two annual general meetings in 2021.
At the 2020 AGM held in February this year, Karen Eastwood was elected the new vice president.
At the 2021 AGM held on December 5, Tori Ferguson was elected to the role of secretary, after Michael Ashby made the decision to step down having served 10 years in the role (though he will stay on the committee).
The new executive team includes Anita Laurence (president), Karen Eastwood (vice president), Rowena Tainton (treasurer) and Tori Ferguson (secretary).
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Moyhu Bowls events
THE Moyhu Bowls Club will hold its Christmas breakup at the clubrooms on Sunday, December 19 with catering by the Pink Ladies.
The popular Barefoot Bowls Competition will make its return in February next year followed by Bowling with Babies in March.
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Rubber Duck Regatta
THE King River and District Fishing club will hold its annual Rubber Duck Regatta on Sunday, January 23 at Gentle Annie Caravan Park in Whitfield.
There will be a barbecue from 1pm with the ducks to dive in at 2pm, live streamed on Facebook.
The club's major fundraiser, adoption costs $5 per duck with participants welcome to adopt as many ducks as they like, with the first duck who crosses the line winning the grand prize of $500.
To find out more, visit the club on Facebook.
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King Valley Arts funding
ANYONE who has a great idea for an arts–based project in the King Valley is invited to apply for funding from the King Valley Arts 2022 Arts Culture Grant initiative.
King Valley Arts is proud to offer small grants of up to $1,000 to enrich the King Valley arts culture, with application forms now available and applications closing on February 28.
For more information visit www.kingvalleyarts.com.au, email hello@kingvalleyarts.com.au or phone Karen Watson on 0408 353 143.
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