What’s On
MUSICIAN, songwriter, producer and X-Factor finalist Nathaniel Willemse will perform some of his hit songs You and Live Louder at Fountain Gate shopping centre.
– Thursday 14 May, 5.30pm to 6.30pm, 352 Princes Highway, Narre Warren.
Mother’s Day market
Food stalls, face painting and activities for the kids, indoor and outdoor shopping and a Mother’s Day card marking workshop are all on offer at the D.J’s Market Mother’s Day Special with 50 free goodie bags to give away.
– Oakgrove Community Centre, 80-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South, Saturday 9 May, 9am to 2pm
Cooking with dad
LEARN how to cook healthy meals with dad, spend some quality time together and strengthen family relationships while meeting other families and learning life skills as a team. The Cook it with Dad program is an opportunity for fathers and children to experience cooking together.
– Selandra Family and Children’s Centre, 45 Haflinger Avenue, Clyde North, Saturday 21 February to Saturday 12 December, 10.30am to noon. Held every Saturday during school terms. Registration is essential. To register contact City of Casey on 9705 5200 or email dadsmatter@casey.vic.gov.au.
Annual plant giveaway
THE City of Casey plant giveaway is for Casey ratepayers who can receive two free indigenous plants for the backyard. The council funded event is to help the community contribute to the council’s growing a green web program which aims to form a green network across the City of Casey.
– Westfield Fountain Gate (outside Ted’s Camera Store) 352 Princes Highway, Narre Warren, on Thursday 21 May and Friday 22 May, 9am to 5pm. Must bring proof of Casey residency such as a driver’s licence or council rates notice.
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 phone 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.
Indoor bowls
ENJOY an indoor full size regulation bowls day with all bowls supplied and coaching for beginners along with a cup of tea afterward.
– Casey Indoor Sports Centre, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road. Friday mornings 10am to noon. No charge on first day. Phone Ron on 5990 9048 or 0411 126 946 for more details.
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 who want to jog or even a walk.
– Saturdays at 8am at Berwick Springs, visit the Berwick Springs parkrun website 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 City of Casey Civic Centre, 20 Magid Drive, Narre Warren. Thursday 30 April to Thursday 14 May, 10am to 2pm. Phone 9212 3007 or email j.sehric@alfred.org.au for more information.
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 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.
Bowls and bingo
HALLAM Senior Citizens Centre is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday and offer carpet bowls, bingo, games, club room events and day tours. New members are welcome.
– 4 Princess Domain Drive, Hallam. For more information contact president Paul Lorenzo on 9703 1068 or secretary Dorothy Mickelson on 9796 7580.
Learn how to play mahjong
ONCE enough people are interested mahjong classes will be held. Mahjong is a Chinese game played by four people with 136 or 144 rectangular pieces called tiles.
– The classes will be held on Fridays between 1pm and 3pm at the U3A rooms at 3/65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, opposite Casey Race Swimming Pool. For further information about this course, or to find out about all our other courses, contact tutor and co-ordinator Anne Thompson on 5996 7841 or 0419 509 875.
Casey Cavaliers market
THIRTY boys and girls are currently fundraising to go to America to play college basketball for three weeks. Aged between 14 and 18, the young ballers and the Casey Cavaliers will hold a market to help fundraise their trip. The day will hold a large variety of food, clothing, children’s toys, baby goods, skin care and linen stalls well as bric-a-brac and trash and treasure.
– Cranbourne Public Hall, Saturday 23 May, 10am to 3pm.
