Attention budding creatives
Pakenham Library has the event for you – and Open Mic Night hosted by Josh Earl, an award winning comedian! This is your chance to show us your theatrical, spoken word, or comical talents. Book now to perform or be part of the audience.
Launch is Friday 8 April 7-8.30pm and will take place the second Friday of every month at Pakenham Library. Head to the Casey Cardinia Library website to book or find out more: events.ccl.vic.gov.au/event?id=8135
Teddy Bear’s Picnic:
Gather your family and friends, pack your picnic blanket and join us for a family day out in the Old Cheese Factory gardens on Wednesday 13 April from 11am-1pm. Dance and sing with our performers on stage, check your teddy is in the bear-y best of health at the teddy bear hospital and visit the pop-up activities throughout the grounds.
Ages: Recommended for children aged 2-10. Cost: $2 per person (children under 12 months FREE). Tickets: trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=879351&
Games Club
People of all ages are being encouraged by Casey City Council to get down to Cranbourne West Community Centre and play different board games.
The Games Club takes place every Friday until 2 April from 1-3pm.
Line Dancing
Come along for a fun morning of line dancing 9:30am-12noon each Monday. Senior Citizens Hall, 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Enquiries 0499 910 729.
Old Time and New Vogue Ballroom Dance
Come along for a fun afternoon/evening of Old-Time and New Vogue dancing: Tuesday 1-3:30pm. Every 4th Friday of each month 7pm-11:30pm. 2nd Sunday of every month 1pm-5pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Ph: 0432 107 590.
Carpet Bowls
Come along for a fun afternoon of indoor Carpet Bowls 12:30-3:30pm each Saturday and Wednesday. Bowlers must sign in before 12:30pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Ph: 0432 107 590.
Lang Lang Rodeo
The Lang Lang Rodeo is on Easter Monday 18 April. The action starts at 10am and goes all day until about 4 pm. A full program of events including Barrel Racing, Saddle Bronc, Team Roping, Steer Roping, Bull Ride and much more. It will have a very popular “Dog High Jump“ at lunchtime and plenty of food vans and amusements.
Admission: adults $25, students 13 yrs – 18 yrs $10, kids (Under 13) admitted free. Location: Lang Lang showgrounds
Native Wildlife Show
This is an educational and interactive experience featuring your favourite native animals at Centre Court, Casey Central Shopping Centre Dates: Wednesday 20 – Friday 22 April.
Free entry. Three one-hour shows will take place starting at 10am, 11am and noon.
Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club.
The Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club is a welcoming vibrant social club for active senior men and women who live in The City Of Casey and the Shire of Cardinia and surrounding areas.
Activities include: sequence in line dancing, dine outs, table tennis, coffee mornings, IT discussion groups, Saturday country rambles, walking groups, evening dine outs, coach trips, musical theatre and others.
We have a strong vibrant social calendar and if you are independent, young at heart and feel we might inspire you to become one of us we welcome you to make contact with our enquire officer on 0468363616.
Better Living Festival Berwick
A Better living festival encompassing all things health, mind, body and soul will take place at Pioneer Park. There will be lots of stall holders, fitness industry and mindset coaching. Create a flower crown DIY workshop, bring the kiddies to enjoy arts and crafts and be entertained with face painters, or grab a ticket to the Degustation lunch to enjoy Berwick’s great hospitality venues all under one marquee with live entertainment and watch an active wear catwalk!
This will take place on Saturday 30 April from 10am-3pm. Entry is free.
Easter Wonderland at Fountain Gate
Join us for Westfield Fountain Gate’s Easter Wonderland of fun! Test your skills and have a go at our bunny toss or bunny bowling these school holidays exclusive to Westfield Plus members. Simply open the offer in your Westfield Plus app, scan the QR code and present it to our Easter team to enter our wonderland! Don’t forget to collect your exclusive Easter gift! Download the free app via the following link: bit.ly/3LnN5mD
Date: Monday 11 April until Sunday 17 April excluding Good Friday. Time: 11am – 2pm daily. Location: Level 2, near Toy Kingdom. Find out more> https://bit.ly/3DoZoMw
Down but not out
A live ensemble performance reflecting on loss, longing and resilience and hope. Down But Not Out, was created over two and half years, in and out of lockdowns and overcoming the challenges of isolation and exploring new opportunities that platforms such as Zoom enable. The live performance is based on an original script, co-written by the full ensemble, with an original live music score, mixed with media elements created during lockdown. It will take place at Walker St Gallery and Arts Centre
Apr 7 – April 9 from 7pm. Tickets $20.
Sports on the streets
Street Teams will be bringing Aligned Leisure’s programs and services out into the community as the Street Team Jeep hits the road these school holidays! The Street Team Jeep is fully equipped and boasts a cool range of sport and fitness equipment.
Tuesday 12 April, 11am – 1pm at Puffing Billy Reserve, Emerald; Wednesday 13 April, 11am – 1pm at Cochrane Park, Koo Wee Rup
Teenage Holiday Program
Open to young people 12 to 17 years old, a range of free and low-cost activities will be offered from My Place Youth Facility. Activities include chocolate making, skate deck design, escape room and much more!
Bookings are essential: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/tshp
Easter craft workshop
Easter-themed crafts including Easter egg decorating at Cardinia Cultural Centre. Children up to 12 years old are welcome for this school holiday workshop.
Tuesday 12 April, 10am – 12 noon. More information: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/ccc.
Cranbourne and District Garden Club
Come along, meet new people and join us for afternoon tea. The group meet at the Cranbourne Public Hall at 1.15pm every second Thursday of the month year-round.
Next meeting: 14 April. For more information, call Julie on 5995 1420.
