Marg Dixon from the Tocumwal Optimists presents the second prize voucher to Annmaree Sacco.
A few hundred paddlers and their support team are expected back in Tocumwal for the 2026 Massive Murray Paddle this November.
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Organisers want to advise local businesses, cafés, pubs, shops and accommodation providers in Tocumwal that they might be in for a busy few days.
The Massive Murray Paddle organisers are expecting around 350-450 paddlers, support crews and volunteers to be staying in and around Tocumwal for about two nights over November 15 and 16.
The event covers 415km of the Murray River over five days, and Tocumwal is a great place for the paddling community to spend some time before and during the event.
The organisers have been encouraging everyone involved to shop locally, eat locally and support the businesses that make regional towns like Tocumwal such great places to visit.
They genuinely hope their visit provides a welcome boost to our local economy.
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Tocumwal’s Whole Town Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, November 14 from 8am.
Register your address at the Lions Function Rooms on Adams St on Saturday, November 7 from 9am to 12pm or Thursday, November 12 from 3pm to 6.30pm. Bookings are $20 per address, or you can book a site in the clubrooms for $15.
Maps will be available at the Function Rooms from 7.30am November 14 for a gold coin. Bacon and egg sandwiches and sausage in bread will be available.
All proceeds will go to the Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.
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Tocumwal Optimists are delighted with the generosity of the local community and visitors to Tocumwal who contributed to the success of their recent fundraiser.
The street stall, raffle and guessing competition raised just over $2700, which will be distributed to local community organisations.
The excited winner of the garden cart and its contents was Tocumwal resident Lynette (Chubb) Farrar. Annmaree Sacco, also of Tocumwal, was happy with the second prize of a $100 voucher to The Bend Restaurant.
The guessing competition was won by Andre Storti from Melbourne with the exact number of articles in the jar (237).
The Optimists send a big congratulations to all the winners and thank the community for the generous support.
The Tocumwal Swimming Pool Committee has benefited recently receiving a $1000 donation from the Optimists to assist with family season passes.
On the social scene, a group of Optimists ventured recently to the Shepparton Arts Museum (SAM) to witness the Archibald Prize Exhibition.
It was a very interesting viewing of some remarkable portraiture and lunch to follow was enjoyed by all participating.
The new electronic scoreboard at Tocumwal Recreation Reserve is officially up and running and will be a great asset for football, cricket and other events held at the reserve.
The Tocumwal Football Netball Club and Tocumwal Cricket Club send a huge thank you to everyone involved in bringing this project to life, from the initial planning and research through to the installation, construction and finishing touches.
The efforts of everyone who contributed including contractors and volunteers from both clubs are greatly appreciated.
The new scoreboard is about so much more than displaying scores. It provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase sponsors, share club messages and highlights, and even screen movies and support other events at the recreation reserve.
The clubs are thrilled with the result and look forward to making the most of all the exciting new features for years to come.
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With the weather starting to warm up, Tocumwal Swimming Pool will open for the new season on Saturday, November 14.
Visit the pool facebook page for updates and information on when you can buy your season pass at a discounted rate.
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