Dreamtime Storytelling with puppets
The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne are privileged to have Uncle Ron Murray, a proud Wamba Wamba man, as their storyteller during this free NAIDOC event.
With his inspiring journey and vast knowledge of first nations culture, Uncle Ron enriches our understanding and appreciation of first nations heritage.
Join the team and experience his powerful storytelling, gaining valuable insights along the way.
Ian Potter Lakeside Precinct Lawn, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne on Tuesday 4 July, 11am or 1pm.
Marngrook Making
Join Janine, a proud Dja Dja Wurrung woman, at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne NAIDOC week event for a free, hands-on Marngrook making workshop.
Janine’s expertise in local culture and language, horticulture, bushland management, and children’s services makes this a unique opportunity to learn and celebrate Aboriginal culture.
Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Dja Dja Wurrung people and create meaningful connections.
Don’t miss this transformative workshop – reserve your spot today!
Ian Potter Lakeside Precinct Lawn, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne on Wednesday 5 July, 1pm.
Become a Justice of the Peace
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is looking to appoint new Justices of the Peace in the Casey area.
Justice of the Peace volunteers play an important role in the Justice system and provide a valuable and accessible authorised witnessing service to all members of the community.
Two one-hour online information sessions are being held to provide more detail about the role and give people the opportunity to meet JPs and staff from the Honorary Justice Services Support team.
People of all cultural and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply and attendance at an information session is mandatory to proceed to the application and recruitment stages.
Information session one: Thursday 29 June at 1pm.
Information session two: Thursday 6 July at 6pm.
To submit your application and register for an information session, please visit: https://www.volunteer.com.au/volunteering/196659/become-a-justice-of-the-peace-for-the-casey-community
New Playground in Botanic Ridge
Botanic Ridge Village will be opening a brand new play space at the shopping centre over the school holidays and to celebrate families can enjoy three days of free pirate themed fun!
Wednesday will feature a pirate treasure hunt, pirate face painting and free fairy floss.
Thursday will feature a pirate keyring making, pirate tattoos and free pop-corn.
And on Friday there will be pirate dot craft, balloon twisting and free fairy floss.
Visit botanicridgevillage.com.au for full details.
10 Hummingbird Drive, Botanic Ridge on Wednesday 5 July – Friday 7 July, 11am-2pm.
The Lost Dogs’ Disco
Calling all dog lovers! This winter a pack of dogs are moving into the Bunjil Place Plaza to have some fun.
The Lost Dogs’ Disco is a temporary sculpture that celebrates the place of dogs in our lives.
Visitors journey through an immersive installation of 16 dogs, some up to 5.5m tall, all in various states of repose – curled-up, standing, even touching noses.
There are four distinct characters, inspired by three dog breeds: Poodles, Bull Terriers and Dachshunds.
As visitors journey through the happy pack, the dogs’ coats light up and they greet passersby with happy grunts to celebrate each new person’s arrival.
The Lost Dogs’ Disco is a hallowed place for dogs and every newcomer to the disco is greeted as a fellow disco dog.
The installation features a custom sound design of electronic music that captures the beauty and pathos of a dog’s life including a chorus of barks, growls, howls and all kinds of doggie hullabaloo.
FREE and family friendly.
Bunjil Place, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Warren from Saturday 24 June – Sunday 16 July, 10am-10pm.
Woodworkers Expo
Presented as part of the City of Casey Winter Arts Festival, the Berwick District Woodworkers will open their doors to the public to showcase the incredible work of members, including furniture, woodturning, carving, pyrography, scroll saw work, rocking horses, toys, and a range of other aspects of woodworking.
The expo will feature work at all skill levels from beginners to national award winners, with live demonstrations of various woodworking techniques throughout the weekend.
There will also be a raffle, activities for children, an opportunity to purchase pieces for sale, and the Farmers Market on the Saturday morning.
You can also watch the second chain saw carving sculpture come to life.
Last year was the Powerful Owl … can you guess what it will be this year?
The Berwick Woodworkers Club welcomes visitors of all ages and interests to attend this free event.
Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick, Friday 7 July 5pm-8pm, Saturday 8 July 9am-5pm and Sunday 9 July 9am-5pm.
What’s all the buzz about?
Primary shcool aged kids are encouraged to come and learn all about our important native insect pollinators at this free school holiday event.
Kids will learn how to create their own pollinator-friendly garden at home.
They will also get to make an insect hotel to take home and put up in their gardens.
Please bring along a clean tin can for creating your own insect hotel.
All other materials will be provided.
Lynbrook Community Centre, 2 Harris St, Lynbrook on Wednesday 5 July, 11am-12:30pm.
Mini Bakers School
The kids can get creative in the kitchen at Botanic Ridge Village’s Mini Bakers school holiday workshops.
Enjoy free cupcake, donut and gingerbread decorating activities.
Visit botanicridgevillage.com.au for full details.
10 Hummingbird Drive, Botanic Ridge on Wednesday 21 June to Friday 23 June, 11am – 2pm.
Berwick Boutique Craft and Food Market
Spend your Saturday at the historic Old Cheese Factory in Berwick.
This lovely venue offers beautifully manicured gardens, a large children’s playground and barbecue/picnic facilities along with plenty of parking.
Step back in time and browse the wonderful and unique crafts and design from local makers and unwind from the week.
Gold coin donation entry, with onsite parking and dogs allowed.
34 Homestead Road, Berwick on Saturday 24 June from 9am to 2pm.
Elf the Musical
Elf the Musical is a hilarious, full belly, laugh out loud musical- you will not want to miss.
Based on the Warner Bros. Movie Elf starring Will Ferrel.
Follow Buddy the Elf as he travels to New York to find his Dad Walter Hobbs and the craziness that ensues.
Featuring show stopping Musical numbers,beautiful costumes and live orchestra this might just be your favourite musical ever.
This maybe the most affordable family fun you can have at a musical during the July school holidays and help to celebrate an early Christmas in July.
Join in the interactive snowball fight with the elves, come dressed in your favourite Christmas character costume for prizes and giveaways.
Tickets available online.
Cranbourne Community Theatre, Brunt Street, Cranbourne on Friday 30 June and Saturday 1 July.
Narre Warren Psychic and Wellbeing Expo
Come and enjoy an inspiring and relaxing day with stall holders offering a range of services and products to indulge your senses.
Free workshops throughout the day including mediumship demonstrations, readings: psychic mediumship, tarot, intuitive, readings, massage, crystals, giftware, clothing, books, natural healing and products, jewellery, soy candles and much more.
Purchase tickets at the door: $5 adults, kids aged under-12 free.
Sunday 23 July 10am to 6pm, Bunjil Place, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren.
Berwick Farmers Market
The Berwick Farmers Market at The Old Cheese Factory is held every 2nd Saturday monthly.
You’ll find fresh fruit and vegetables, free range eggs and meats, olives and oil, honey, nuts and grains, dairy and cheeses, breads and pastries and much more!
There’s coffee and tea, loads for brekkie or to take home for lunch.
Entry is by voluntary gold coin donation
Well behaved dogs on a leash are permitted at the market.
Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick on Saturday 8 July, 8am-12:30pm.
CRANBOURNE U3A
Make the most of your retirement!
Tutors available to teach art using various mediums.
A variety of crafts including knitting, patchwork and sewing, card making, and calligraphy.
Chess, line dancing and table tennis and cycling groups welcome you.
Would you like to play the Ukelele, or just singalong for fun? We can help.
We also have an Italian class.
If you would like to tutor a class, contact us with details of your talents, we welcome new opportunities.
Our rooms are in the Cranbourne Library building, enter through the Casey Radio entrance.
Expand your social life and get active for a healthy third age in your retirement.
For more information visit: www.u3acranbourne.org.au or call Helen 0423 623 337
