EVENT ORGANISERS | Time to apply for event funding! Council’s annual Event Funding Program is now open. All organisations wanting to hold events in the Alpine Shire are encouraged to apply. Applications close June 29. Information and application forms are available here: http://www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=126

SNOW MAP SUNDAY! | Snow is forecast down to 600m today - stay warm and have fun! ☃️

BRIGGS BRIDGE UPDATE | Briggs Bridge on Redbank-Mongans Rd at Coral Bank is currently being upgraded to allow the removal of the load limit. The final stage of the deck strengthening will start on Tuesday, 19 June and will involve the total closure of the bridge for up to four hours from 9.00am. The bridge works are expected to be completed by June 30.

WINTER WONDERLAND | Let it snow! Fun times, fresh snow, the excitement on the kids faces is all of us. #DinnerPlain #snowvic #seehighcountry

The awards are a great opportunity for our community to acknowledge and celebrate the valuable contribution young people are making in many areas of our community. Nominations are open to young people aged 12 – 21 who work, live or study in the Alpine Shire. Nominations close on Wednesday, 1 August.

PLAY TIME | The basket swing at Bright's Howitt Park playground has been replaced, and the new tube slide has been extended, with a straight section added to reduce the run-out speed.

MAXIMISE YOUR FACEBOOK REACH | There's still time to attend our FREE Facebook and Videos for Businesses session on Wednesday! Recent changes to Facebook’s algorithm mean that business and marketing posts will have decreased reach and impact. These sessions are aimed at those who have existing social media channels but are new to advertising on the platforms or embedding video content.

CREATE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE | Are you a young person or do you know a young person (15 - 25) who is interested in how they can change their world? The Youth Politics Camp is a collaboration between seven North East Local Governments presenting a three day camp to help young people gain the skills and knowledge, and meet other young people who are passionate about making change in their world. Meet politicians and local change makers, join in three days of inspiring talks, empowering discussions, skill development and workshops, hosted at the Old Priory in Beechworth during the first week of the July school holidays.

NEW CITIZENS | Congratulations to the Alpine Shire's newest Australian citizens! Charles Duncan, Vivek Sharma and Kyle Redfern took part in a citizenship ceremony at the Council Chambers last night.