A twilight movie screening held at the Lakeside Music Bowl at Martin Park, Chiltern, on Friday January 20 is set to be a cracker of a night with the screening of the film CrackerJack.

Event organiser Ms Lois Hotson said this event was one of many stellar events at the new community venue in Chiltern.

She said the Lakeside Music Bowl was a fantastic community meeting spot where families, visitors and residents could relax and enjoy both the entertainment and scenery.

“The community in Chiltern and across the Shire have really supported the creation of this venue and now they can reap the rewards by enjoying the summer season of events there,” she said.

“We are also very lucky to have a Chiltern identity, Andrew Gilmour, as a guest speaker on the night which is a fabulous addition to the evening.

“Bring along your picnic tea and chairs to enjoy a night at the outdoor movies.”

Tickets cost $4 adult and children 16 and under free.

For more information people should contact Mrs Lois Hotson on  (03) 5726 1358.

Proudly supported by Chiltern Rutherglen Continuing Education in conjunction with Chiltern Tourism, Indigo Shire, Charlie Summerfield - Chiltern Grapevine and Paul Dickinson - Chilternwood Studios.

About the movie:  “CRACKERJACK” (filmed in 2002)

In this laconic Australian comedy an immature thirty-something male discovers something of life when he becomes involved with an ailing local lawn bowls club under threat of closure at the hands of mercenary developers.

Mick Molloy (who co-wrote the film with brother Richard) plays Jack, a shabby and exploitative oaf, whose interest in being a member of the club begins and ends with the cheap inner-city parking it provides.

When the elderly members of the club call upon him to play the game or forfeit his membership, Jack soon learns lessons in humility, a love of the game and respect for his elderly companions.

  Like "The Castle" this film embraces the classic David versus Goliath structure, as the morally sound little man faces an evil corporate developer seeking to undermine a certain spirit and camaraderie of society.

 Also starring Bill Hunter, Franke Wilson ,Monica Maughan, Samuel Jackson,  Esme Melville, and John Clarke

Some scenes were filmed on location at the Corowa Bowls Club.