What’s On
THIS one-man show Canakkale. Gallipoli. Lest We Forget storyteller Jan ‘Yam’ Wositzky tells both sides of the Gallipoli tale. The emotional, humorous and informative presentation includes music from the banjo, bodhrán and harmonica. The story tells of soldiers from different worlds who shared a living hell, and of the women behind the lines and across the sea who grieved for their men.
– Narre Warren Library,Overland Drive Fountain Gate, Sunday 26 April at 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Book online at http://tinyurl.com/cclcevents or phone 8782 3300.
Netball clinics
ASPIRING netballers can take their skills to the court with a term two netball clinics running every Thursday at the Cranbourne Indoor Sports for boys and girls aged seven and above.
– Every Thursday from 5pm until 5.45pm. Cost is $15 per session or $12 for the full term. To register call Mary on 5996 541, and bring a friend to get one session free. Cranbourne Indoor Sports is located at 14 Smethurst Street, Cranbourne.
Mental health
GROW is offering a unique 12 step recovery focused program to those suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties. Gold coin donation appreciated.
– The Berwick Group meets at the Berwick Neighbourhood Centre 112 High St, Berwick, Wednesdays at 10am. Contact the GROW Community Centre on 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.net.au for more information.
Language picnic
A CHANCE to bring together different ‘talks of life’, in order to expose children and adults to languages other than English, whether they are spoken at home, by friends and relatives, or learnt at school. The program includes an animal words trail, story-telling, sample language courses, crafts, song and dance in a variety of languages spoken in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America.
– The Myuna Community Farm, 182 Kidds Road, Doveton, on Sunday 19 April, 11am to 3pm. Contact Dr Brigitte Lambert on laacal@hotmail.com or call 0431 262 704 for more details.
Cemetery walk
THE Narre Warren and District Family History Group is holding a World War I walk in Berwick Cemetery this month.
– Sunday 19 April, from 10am. Entry is $5 per head. Bookings are essential, contact Lynne on 8787 5558, or at research.officer@nwfhg.org.au.
Trivia night
A DANDENONG charity will have prizes for trivia champs and raffle goodies at this event.
The Avocare Community Connect Distribution Centre distributes food to organisations and charities that service homeless and disenfranchised people.
– The Dandenong Club, 1579 Heatherton Road, Dandenong. Friday 17 April, 7pm. $25 per person. Finger food will be provided. Drinks will be at bar prices. Call Elsa on 9793 9766 or email elsa@avocare.org.au.
Open studio
ART and craft lovers can explore the studios of Heritage Hill’s artists in residence on the first Sunday of the month.
Guests are welcome to observe their practice and discuss their work.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Garden, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Sunday 3 May, 1pm to 3pm. Entry is by a donation. Bookings are encouraged. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Beautiful one day
ILBIJERRI Theatre returns to Dandenong with an optimistic, raw and confronting performance about an Aboriginal death in police custody on Palm Island.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Wednesday 22 April, 8pm. The show is 75 minutes long with no interval. Tickets are priced from $27.50. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Great songs of the war years
THIS musical concert will honour the Anzac Centenary with songs that were performed throughout the First and Second World Wars.
The cast will include Opera Australia star Tiffany Speight, international soprano Alison Jones, Opera Australia mezzo Caroline Vercoe and star Australian tenor Roy Best.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 April, 10.30am. The show is 80 minutes long with no interval. Tickets are priced from $15. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Afghan Bazaar Cultural Tour
EXPERIENCE Afghan fashion, food and music on this guided tour to various shops and restaurants.
– Starting location is advised on booking. Thursday 23 April, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. $45 per person, including tastings and meal. Bookings are essential. Call 9771 5777 or book at www.greaterdandenong.com.
Both sides
CHITTY Chitty Bang Bang stars David Hobson and Rachael Beck will reunite in Dandenong next month.
They’ll perform songs from Les Miserables, My Fair Lady, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Sound of Music, Oliver and West Side Story.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Friday 1 May, 8pm. Tickets are priced from $55. The show is 120 minutes with interval. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Embroidery for beginners
HOLLY Gordon will lead a gentle and fun introduction to hand embroidery with key techniques and basic stitches.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Garden, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Sunday 3 May, noon to 2pm. $10 per person. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Artist-in-Residence Showcase
THIS exhibition celebrates the talent, concepts and projects of last year’s Heritage Hill artists-in-residence. The artists worked with textiles, sound and voices, performance artists, paint, installations and multimedia.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until 24 April.
Park run
PARTICIPATE with more than 100 others in a free five kilometre timed event every Saturday morning. The event caters for serious runners, and for those wanting a jog or even a walk.
– Saturdays at 8am at Berwick Springs, visit the Berwick Springs parkrun website for more information.
