We're in for some hot weather over the next few days. So here are some tips to keep healthy in the heat ☀️🌡️ If you are out watching the Santos Tour Down Under this afternoon, don't forget your hat and sunscreen, and stay hydrated. Also, it's a good idea to check on family, friends or neighbours who may be vulnerable in the heat. For more information visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/healthyintheheat

Due to today's extreme heat the Santos Tour Down Under race route has been shortened which means only one loop around Victor Harbor. There will still be plenty of action down on Warland Reserve with our 'Encounter It All' Tourism Village open from 10am, along with the Victor Harbor Mainstreet Precinct 'Find the Bikes' competition.

The Santos Tour Down Under will roll into Victor Harbor this Thursday! Come on down to Warland Reserve from 10am and check out our ‘Encounter It All’ Tourism Village with wine tastings from the Langhorne Creek Wine and Grape Association, Kondoli the Inflatable Whale and displays from local tourism businesses including The Big Duck Boat Tours, Oceanic Victor, Waitpinga Farm Quad Bike Adventures, Ocean Living Surf School and the Horse Tram. You can also check out the Rotary Club of Victor Harbor Art Show or perhaps take the kids on the Victor Harbor Mainstreet Precinct ‘Find the Bikes’ competition! The professional cyclists are expected to arrive in Victor Harbor around 1.30pm before looping around town THREE times and finishing on The Esplanade opposite Warland Reserve. For more information about road closures and detours visit http://encountervictorharbor.com.au/event/tour-stage-3-finish/

Did you know the Victor Harbor Art Show is Australia’s largest outdoor art exhibition? This year’s exhibition opened over the weekend, and will run until Saturday, 20 January 2018 on Warland Reserve. It will be open daily from 9.30am until 8.30pm, so there is plenty of time to check it out. For more information visit: http://encountervictorharbor.com.au/event/39th-annual-victor-harbor-art-show/2018-01-13/ The City of Victor Harbor is a proud sponsor of this event.

You are invited to put forward ideas, ask questions of your elected members, and raise issues associated with the council area at our Community Forum on Wednesday, 14 February 2018. It's also a chance to meet new CEO Victoria MacKirdy. We hope to see you there!

Do you want to see an arts and culture centre in Victor Harbor? View the concept plan for the Coral Street Arts and Culture Centre, and share your thoughts with us before 5pm on Friday, 16 February 2018. Find out more and have your say at www.yoursay.victor.sa.gov.au/artscentre

Come along to the City of Victor Harbor's Australia Day Celebration on Friday, 26 January 2018 at Warland Reserve. The celebration will start with a free BBQ breakfast and entertainment from the Victor Harbor City Band from 8am followed by an official ceremony which includes a citizenship ceremony and presentation of the 2018 Citizen of the Year Awards. Bring your family and friends, and start your Australia Day celebrations with us at Warland Reserve! Find out more at www.victor.sa.gov.au/australiaday

We are seeking nominations for community representatives to serve on our new Arts and Culture Committee. If you have relevant experience and a passion for growing arts and culture within the City of Victor Harbor, make sure you nominate by 5pm on Thursday, 11 January 2018. Find out more at www.victor.sa.gov.au/committeenomination

We wish you a safe and happy festive season, and many happy returns for 2018. Please note our principal office will close from 5pm today and the library will close from 12noon on Saturday, 23 December 2017. We will re-open as usual from Tuesday, 2 January 2018. To report emergencies during the closure period, call 8551 0500.

If you live in rural Victor Harbor and your regular kerbside collection falls on a Monday, please be aware that your bins will be collected one day earlier for the next two collections. Instead of being collected on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, your bins will be collected on Sunday, 24 December and Sunday, 31 December. Remember, your bins need to be out the night before of before 5.30am on the day of collection. Check the FRWA kerbside collection calendar for extra recycling collections for the City of Victor Harbor: https://www.fleurieuregionalwasteauthority.com.au/kerbside-collection/kerbside-waste-collection-search/

Local business owners, we know your time is precious. If you could spare five minutes to complete our annual business survey, we'd appreciate it. Your responses will help Council and Business Victor Harbor tailor support initiatives and programs to best meet your needs. As an added bonus, by completing the survey you go in the draw to win an iPad mini! Complete the survey at www.victor.sa.gov.au/businesssurvey

We want your feedback on a plan for new footpaths, a shared pathway and pedestrian crossings on and around Adelaide Road, McCracken. The draft Footpath and Crossing Master Plan aims to provide better connectivity to shops, schools, businesses and homes along Adelaide Road and its surrounds, and make it safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. To view the draft plan and provide your feedback visit www.yoursay.victor.sa.gov.au/adelaideroad Have your say before 5pm on Friday, 22 December 2017.