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Emergent 2025

Short film, doco and animation night that showcases talented young filmmakers in the region.

– Thursday 12 March 7.30pm at Bunjil Place outdoor plaza screen; free event.

Berwick Farmers Market

No craft market with farm fresh fruit and veggies, open range ethical eggs, honey, baked goods, artisan breads, vegetable seedlings, ethically raised meats, jams and preserves, dairy, wine, nuts, ready to eat goods.

– Saturday 14 March 8am-12pm at Old Cheese Factory, Homestead Road, Berwick.

Car Boot Sale

Stall holders wanted. Earn money while having a quick cleanout of your trash-and-treasure, or come and grab a bargain. All outdoor Sites available: 3×3 – $20, car only $10, 6x3m – $30

– Saturday 14 March 8am-2pm at Akoonah Park, Berwick; entry free. Bookings form: berwickshow.org.au or 0407 866 049.

Horse Gear Market

Clear the tack room and fill your wallet, or grab a bargain. Stall holders wanted. All outdoor Sites 6x3m – $30 and 6x6m including car and float $35

– Saturday 14 March 8am-2pm at Akoonah Park, Berwick; entry free. Bookings form: berwickshow.org.au

Tree Walk Park open day

Family-friendly multicultural community event bringing together residents, local businesses and civic leaders to strengthen neighbourhood connections, celebrate diversity and promote community wellbeing.

– Saturday 14 March 10.30am at Berwick Waters Tree Walk Park, Crosswater Boulevard, Clyde North; free event.

Open Space: Cookin’ On 3 Burners with Stella Angelico

Trailblazers from the worlds of funk, hip hop, soul and future sounds come together for a music event like no other. Melbourne’s funk power trio Cookin’ On 3 Burners, with GRID Series Release Party feat. M4RTHA, Kiid Koda, ACP & Jordz.

– Saturday 14 March 6pm-9pm at Bunjil Place plaza, Narre Warren; free event. Details: bunjilplace.com.au/events/open-space-cookin%E2%80%99-on-3-burners-stella-angelico

SWAN Cobbers BBQ

Meet and chat with other dads, granddads and father figures of children with a rare or undiagnosed genetic condition. Delicious, fresh-cooked pizza lunch.

– Sunday 15 March 11am-1pm at Cranbourne Scout Hall, South Gippsland Highway, Cranbourne; free event. Bookings required: trybooking.com/DIXIT

Autumn/ Winter Gardening Workshop

Learn about what produce grows best in Autumn and Winter. Learn how to prepare soil, choose the right crops, fertilising, pests and diseases, companion planting and plenty of practical tips

– Tuesday 17 March 10am-12pm at Old Cheese Factory, Homestead Road, Berwick; $5. Bookings: events.humanitix.com/autumn-winter-vegetable-gardening

Harmony Day cooking

Celebrate diversity through the joy of food. An interactive cooking activity.

– Tuesday 17 March 11am-1pm at Autumn Place Community Hub, Doveton; free event. Bookings essential on 9792 7382.

Family history group

Narre Warren & District Family History Group hosts guest speaker and professional genealogist Alan Fleming. Learn how to search millions of records in FamilySearch much more quickly by using full text search.

– Wednesday 18 March 7.30 pm at 110 High Street Berwick (behind the Guides building); $5. Visitors always welcome. Details: Jane 0412 084 671 or president@nwfhg.org.au

Singers wanted

Cranbourne Chorale is recruiting for its non-auditioned adult community choir for mixed voices. Our repertoire is a mix of uplifting songs. Feel free to visit us without obligation, the first four sessions are free of charge.

– Wednesday rehearsals 7.30pm at The Factory, Building 5, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East. Details: Jenny, 0438 358 032.

Dads Matter Family Campfire Night

A free, fun night for dads, grandfathers, their children and family. Games, entertainment, drumming, marshmallow toasting, a free sausage sizzle (halal) and veggie burgers.

– Thursday 19 March, 6.30pm-8.30pm at Cranbourne West Community Hub, 4 Flicka Boulevard; free event. Registrations: trybooking.com/DJDNI

Creative Wellness Fair

A free creative wellness event celebrating arts, culture, and mindful living. Tai Chi, Yoga and Zentangle and more family fun activities as we explore how ancient wisdom enriches modern life — nurturing harmony in body, mind, and community. All ages welcome. Presented by We at One Harmony Organisation.

– Saturday 21 March 10am-4pm at Cranbourne West Community Hub, 4 Flicka Boulevard, Cranbourne West; free entry. Details: facebook.com/creativewellnessfair

Bakhtar Casey Nawroz Festival

A celebration of culture, diversity and unity. Presented by Bakhtar Cultural Organisation.

– Saturday 21 March 1pm at 23-47 Gunns Road, Hallam.

Love at First Page

Celebrate stories of love, connection and the messy, meaningful moments that bring characters (and readers) together. Contemporary fiction authors Olivia Tolich and Bridie Blake talk about the inspiration behind their novels, the craft of writing emotional stories, and what it means to touch a reader’s heart through fiction.

– Saturday 21 March 2pm at Bunjil Place Library, Narre Warren.

Open Space: Wild Gloriosa and Hari Sivanesan

Award-winning Tamil-Australian artist Wild Gloriosa brings her captivating blend of neo-soul, R&B, and jazz, along with veena virtuoso Hari Sivanesan, Studio J Dance and Kerfew Collective DJ’s. Sneak preview of gallery exhibition The Offbeat Sari.

– Saturday 21 March 6pm-9pm at Bunjil Place plaza, Narre Warren; free event. Details: bunjilplace.com.au/events/open-space-wild-gloriosa-and-hari-sivanesan

All Holden Car Show

Classic Kingswoods and Monaros to newer Holdens, HSVs, Brock/HDT specials and Walkinshaw performance builds — this is the ultimate celebration of Holden pride. Holden displays across every era, trophies and prizes, live music, BBQ, food trucks, kid activities, car product stalls, charity raffles. Presented by Rotary Club of Dandenong and Endeavour Hills.

– Sunday 22 March 9am-2pm (bump-in entrant cars from 7am) at Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong. Details: rotaryclubofgreaterdandenong.org/stories/2026-dandenong-all-holden-car-show

Curator talk

Talk by Priya Khanchandani, a London-based writer and curator of The Offbeat Sari – an exhibition of more than 50 contemporary saris.

– Sunday 22 March 2pm-3.30pm at Bunjil Centre function room, Narre Warren. Free event. Bookings: tickets.bunjilplace.com.au/11116

U3A Cranbourne

Three new classes for 2026 – mosaics with talented artist Tony Shannon (Tuesdays 12pm), beginner Italian with tutor Jan (Wednesdays 10am-12pm) and Italian study group with tutor Jan (Thursdays 12.30pm-2.30pm). New members over 50 welcome. Our membership fee is $55 per annum and you can join in as many classes as you wish.

– Details: u3acranbourne.org.au

Free Pickleball

All equipment supplied.

– Mondays 5.30pm-6.30pm and Wednesdays 10am-11am at Olive Road sporting complex, Eumemmerring; free event. Bookings via trybooking.com

Casual pickleball

Just turn up early to secure your place. All equipment supplied.

– Fridays 10am-11.30am and Sundays 9am-10am at Olive Road sporting complex, Eumemmerring. All equipment supplied, $5.40 per session.

Weekly badminton

Adults welcome (Mondays 7pm-9pm) and ladies and retired (Wednesdays 12pm-2.30pm).

– Hallam Badminton Club, Frawley Road Recreation Reserve; $5.

Meditation and positive thinking

Learn how to make your mind your best friend through open-eyed meditation. Led by Bhavani Padmanabhan, these free sessions are open to all. Presented by Bakhtar Community Organisation and The Brahma Kumaris Organisation.

– Saturdays 2pm at 23-47 Gunns Road, Hallam. Registrations: 9703 2555 or 0403 551 596.

DnD at Orana

Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) is an inclusive tabletop, fantasy, role-playing game.

– Second Saturday of each month, 1pm-9pm at Orana Community Place, 16/18 Playwright St, Clyde North. Details: Jonathan Whelan, thestoryweaver.dnd@gmail.com

Chair dancing

Would you enjoy exercising from the comfort of your chair? Includes fun and uplifting songs and different styles and eras of music

– Wednesdays 10.45am-11.30am on Wednesdays at Timbarra Community Centre; $8 per session. Details: admin@berwicknc.com.au or 9704 1863.

Craft classes

Join Berwick Activities Group’s Elizabeth to discover the world of papercraft and have a chat with like-minded people.

– Tuesdays 10am-noon at Timbarra Community Centre; $5 per class, all materials supplied. Details: admin@berwicknc.com.au or 9704 1863.

BADFolk Club

Berwick and District Folk Club meets on the third Friday of each month.

– Doors open at 6.30pm, with the music running from 7pm to 10pm with entry $15. Details: badfolkclub.org or Edward, 0418 535 264.

Berwick Springs VIEW Club

Affiliated with The Smith Family, the not-for-profit organisation raises funds for 10 Learning for Life students to assist with education expenses. Monthly lunches with a guest speaker, as well as casual morning tea and lunch for interested ladies.

– First Monday of each month, 11.15am at Berwick Springs Hotel function room. Details: Shirley, 0438 191 759 or berwicksprings.viewclub@gmail.com

Combined Probus Club of Narre Warren

The club welcomes men and women for bowling, armchair travel, book clubs, walk and talk, happy snappers and cards.

– Details: Heather, hsims14@gmail.com

Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club

Weekly social activities with dancing, trips away via coach, a weekly morning coffee club, monthly Saturday country pub lunches, monthly Tuesday dine-outs, a weekly walking group, a weekly table tennis group, seasonal daytime musical theatre outings, entertainment function days and more.

– Thursdays 2pm for socialising and low-key dancing at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House at 21A Bemersyde Drive or Wednesdays 10am for coffee and chats at the new François cafe in front of Myer in Fountain Gate. Details: Garry 0409 785 400.

Men’s Shed Junction Village Inc.

Retired men are most welcome to visit the Shed and have a chat/cuppa to check out our fully equipped Shed (lots of “toys” to play with!) and see what we do for the community. They do not need any woodwork experience as Shed members are happy to pass on their experience in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere.

– Mondays 9am-11.30am and Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-2.30pm at 41 Craig Road, Junction Village. Details: Garry, 0408 141 734.

Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club

We meet weekly for a range of different events, including bus trips, community days, games, coffee and chat, bingo, dancing and carpet bowls. Weekly activity times – Line Dancing Mon.10am-12pm, New Vogue and Old Time Dance Tue. 1pm-3:30pm, Carpet Bowls Wed. & Sat. 11:30am-2:30pm, Bingo Thur. 11am-2pm.

– 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Details: Marilyn, 0432 107 590 or facebook.com/groups/487808127399953

Narre Warren Senior Citizens Centre

A friendly seniors Club offering many activities, including dancing, garden group, indoor carpet bowls, table tennis, gentle exercises and friendly card games.

– main club day on Wednesdays, 9.30am-3pm at 192-196 Centre Road near the Narre Warren Station. Details: 9783 7112, 0426 736 467, or narrewarrenseniors@gmail.com

Blind Bight Community Centre

Craft gift making for adults, Tuesdays 12.30pm to 2.30pm; $3 per class. Playgroup, Wednesdays 10.30am-noon; $5 per family. Knit and crochet, Wednesdays 12pm-2pm. Line dancing, Wednesdays 1pm-2pm; $10 per class.

– 42 Anchorage Dr, Blind Bight. Bookings: blindbightcommunitycentre.com.au

Scrabble in Berwick

Fridays 9.30am-12.00pm at Berwick Neighbourhood Centre, 112 High Street, Berwick. Details: David, 0433 566 456.

U3A Casey – Activities for Seniors

With over 580 members and 75 different classes, U3A Casey offers you a wide range of activities including Arts & Crafts, Music, Book Clubs, Social Clubs, Low-Impact Sports, Fitness, Cooking … and many more.

You can attend up to three classes for free to see if you like the classes before registering to join U3A Casey.

Membership from January to December is $60, or from July to December is $30, which allows you to choose to join any of our classes (subject to available vacancies).

Details: u3acasey.org.au, 0493 280 458 or caseyu3a@gmail.com

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