By Maddison Howell
REMOTE-controlled trucks, mini golf and market stalls will take centre stage in Mooroopna this month, as the local hall committee looks to raise funds for a new roof and further improvements.
The Mooroopna Hall committee will host a two-day fundraiser on October 24 and 25, inviting the community to enjoy a weekend of family-friendly activities while supporting a much-loved local space still working towards recovery after the devastating 2022 floods.
Committee member Michael Nowosad, who has been involved for nine years, said the event would offer something for all ages.
“We’ve got a great lineup of entertainment happening, including a display of remote-controlled trucks as our main entertainment, a 9-hole mini golf course which will be great for families, various vendors selling their wares and of course some food on offer too,” he said.
There will also be a cupcake competition, market stalls and yard games, with paid entry helping contribute to the committee’s fundraising efforts.
While the main hall remains in reasonable condition, the adjacent MG O’Brien Hall is in need of replacement, making upgrades a priority for the committee.
“We’re hoping to raise around $30,000 to repair the roof, and beyond that we’d like to build more facilities for better accessibilities,” Mr Nowosad said.
The committee is also looking towards the future, with plans to install projectors to make the venue more suitable for business meetings, training days and other community uses.
“We’re doing things that are positive for the hall and I think our goal is to do more to take it into the realm of today’s world while still keeping the old feel of the building,” he said.
For Mr Nowosad, the fundraiser is about more than fixing a roof, it is about giving the community a place to gather, connect and create shared experiences.
“It’s all about future proofing the hall,” he said. “I think now is the time for community to get together and work towards making it a special place again, and this is the ideal place to start.”
The Mooroopna Hall fundraiser runs October 24 and 25, with residents encouraged to come along, enjoy the activities and support the hall’s next chapter.
