What\’s on
THE City of Casey plant giveaway is for Casey ratepayers, who can receive two free indigenous plants for your 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 Thursday 21 May to Friday 22 May, 9am to 5pm. Must bring proof of Casey residency such as a driver’s license or council rates notice.
Cooking with dad
LEARN how to cook healthy meals with dad, spend some quality time together and strengthen your relationship, as you meet other families and learn 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
Hi-5
THE renowned children’s bands are coming to town to perform their favourite songs and acts.
-Level two, kids mall, Fountian Gate, 352 Princes Highway, Narre Warren, on Wednesday 20 May 2015, 11am to noon.
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.
Hand sewing workshop
LEARN how to sew with Leesa Chandler. Join acclaimed textile artist Leesa Chandler and her team on a weeklong series of workshops, exploring the art of hand sewing and stitching techniques.
There will be a pop-up design studio, sewing studio and shop with workshops run by Leesa. Suitable for people with some experience in sewing.
-Corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne, (off South Gippsland Highway). Meet at the Visitor Centre. 10am to noon and 1.30pm – 3.30pm on Tuesday 18 August and Sunday 23 August.
Indoor Bowls
ENJOY an indoor full size regulation bowls day with all bowls supplied and coaching for beginners along with a cup of tea afterwards.
– 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 5km 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.
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 well-being, 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.
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 Anne Thompson, tutor and co-ordinator on 5996 7841 or 0419 509 875
Casey Cavaliers market
THIRTY boys and girls are currently fund-raising 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 fund-raise their trip. The day will hold a large variety of food, clothing, children’s toys, baby goods, skin care and linen stalls as well as bric-a-brac and trash and treasure. -Cranbourne Public Hall on Saturday 23 May, 10am to 3pm.
Star search
ONE hundred per cent volunteer run all the proceeds from the star search go to the Cancer Council’s Relay for Life.
-Vocal auditions will be held on Sunday 24 May at 2pm at the Pakenham public hall, Henry Street, Pakenham, as well as Friday 29 May at 6pm at the Civic Centre, Magid Drive, Narre Warren. For details, phone 0473 159 598 or email starsearch4ac@gmail.com or go to www.starsearch4ac.com.au
Library book sale
THE Hampton Park Library is having a book sale with books priced between 50 cents and $5. All proceeds will go towards supporting events and programs for members and purchasing special equipment for the library.
-Saturday 16 May at the Arthur Wren Hall, Stuart Avenue, Hampton Park, next door to the library, from 9.30am to 1pm. Contact Ros on 9799 1264 for more information.
Fungi fairies
WEAR your best fairy or elf costume and search for the cheeky fungi fairies and elves in the Australian Garden.
-Corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne. On Thursday 2 July from 10am to 11am. Cost $7.40 per child. Contact the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne on 5990 2200 for more information.
Farmers’ market
THE Casey-Berwick Farmers’ Market holds fresh, wholesome and nutritious food and produce direct from the grower stalls as well as biscuits, pasta, jams, chutney, free range eggs, fresh bread and sour dough and lots more. Bring your own bags and trolleys.
-The Old Cheese Factory, 34 Homestead Road , Berwick, Victoria. Saturday 23 May, 8am to 12.30pm.
