Art and Floral Show
PAINTINGS, photography, sculpture and floral art will all be on show at the St John’s Cranbourne Art and Floral Show, with 25 per cent of sales going towards the St John’s Community Hall Project.
– 27 Childers Street, Cranbourne. Opening night on Friday 1 May, 7pm to 10pm includes free entry, refreshments and awards ceremony. $5 admission including refreshments on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May from 7pm to 10pm.
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 5411 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 Street, Berwick, Wednesdays at 10am. Contact the GROW Community Centre on 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.net.au for more information.
When a child is born
AN INFORMAL workshop covering topics on sleep, hormones, why a baby cries, how to feed, unconditional love and strategies for enjoying the journey.
– Community room at Narre Warren North Uniting Church, 1-13 Main Street, Narre Warren North. Thursday 7 May, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
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.
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.
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.
Open Gardens Australia
FOR the last time a part of the Open Gardens Australia, which ceases in June 2015 after 27 years. The Warrawee Gardens situated on two acres and surrounded by bush is open to the public.
– 24 Warrawee Avenue, Beaconsfield, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May. Open 10am to 4.30pm both days. $8 entry fee, under 18s enter free. Visit www.facebook.com/Warrawee.Gardens for more information.
Ageing positively
A DEMENTIA and caring program designed for carers and family members of those living at home with the disease. Held over three weeks, the program covers dementia symptoms, how to positively manage changes and discusses how the disease can affect carers and family members.
– Meeting room seven at the City of Casey Civic Centre, 20 Magid Drive, Narre Warren. Thursday 30 April to Thursday 14 May, 10am to 2pm. Contact 9212 3007 or email j.sehric@alfred.org.au for more information.
Compost workshop
ON AVERAGE food makes up half of the rubbish thrown out and in the two hour workshop residents will learn how to compost food scraps instead of throwing them away. The session will cover composting using various types of compost bins, worm farms and bokashi buckets.
– Wilson Botanic Park, 668 Princes Highway, Berwick. Thursday 7 May, 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Networking Evening
THE official opening of Fusion: the art of connection will host local art professionals who will present in Pecha Kucha style. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
– The Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road, Berwick. Friday 15 May, 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Email arts@casey.vic.gov.au or phone 9705 5200 for more details.
Blokes talk workshop
WHAT is ’a real man’ anyway? What have I got to lose by asking for directions or support? In this interactive presentation man myths and stereotypes are discussed as well as identity, masculinity, health and wellbeing, parenting and fatherhood.
– Community room at Narre Warren North Uniting Church, 1-13 Main Street, Narre Warren North. Thursday 21 May, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Recycling tour
TAKE a tour to follow your recycling. First stop is the Materials Recovery Facility where the City of Casey’s kerbside recycling is sorted. Next stop is a tour of the Visy box factory to learn more about recycling household material into new products and the last stop is Replas to see the recycling of soft plastics, such as plastic bags and cling wrap from special collections at places like supermarkets. Lunch, drinks and snacks are provided. The bus tour will depart and return to the City of Casey Civic Centre. Participants must be over 18 to attend.
– 20 Magid Drive, Narre Warren, Tuesday 12 May, 9am to 4.30pm.
