Casey Pet Expo 2023
Pet lovers: You’ll be barking mad if you (and your furry friend) miss the 2023 Casey Pet Expo!
Set for an exciting year, pet lovers to this year’s event can expect to wolf down some tasty treats, roar in laughter at the exciting roving entertainment and shake their tail feathers with joy at the live music.
There will also be an abundance of exciting market stalls, showcasing the latest in pet products, such as food, clothing and unique accessories to make your non-human bestie stand out from the pack!
With no need to book, you can just head to Wilson Botanic Park’s iconic amphitheatre – with or without your pet – to join the action!
Wilson Botanic Park is a animal friendly space, we ask that all pets brought into the park are kept on leads.
Expression of Interest is currently open. Interested stallholders please register below.
Saturday 26 August from 11am to 2pm at the Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick.
Arts Tour Bus
Come along and indulge in a special day of art, culture and inspiration with the ’Arts Tour Bus’.
Sit back and relax as we transport you to three iconic cultural centres across the south-east – Burrinja Cultural Centre, Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, and Cardinia Cultural Centre in one not-to-miss event.
Lunch not supplied, but available for purchase at Chimes Eatery.
Bookings required: greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/arts-tour-bus
Pick-up and drop-off point at Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren, Saturday 12 August, 10am-4pm.
25 Years of Song
The Casey Choir Spring Concert is being held at the Lakeview Room in the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Lakeside Boulevard in Pakenham on Sunday 27 August from 2pm.
Songs from shows, from around the world and from Australia with guest artists Out of Hand.
A little bit of everything. Music to suit everyone.
Tickets: cardinia.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/107682
Australian Poetry Slam Heat
Are you the next Australian Poetry Slam Champion?
This is your call to listen, watch and cheer.
Australian Poetry Slam pops up stages near you.
The door is open.
The mic is on.
Push into the crowd and find your spot.
Audience! You may be chosen as a judge.
Poets! You have two minutes to spit, howl, dance, whisper and dream out-loud.
Perform your original work; no props, no costumes, no music.
Bunjil Place, Thursday 17 August from 6pm and Friday 18 August from 7.45pm.
Tickets: tickets.bunjilplace.com.au/overview/8716
Dad’s Little Builders
Build a woodwork project with your children.
Meet other dads and grandfathers.
Mondays (during school terms) at the Arbourlea Family and Community Centre in 75 Wheelers Park Drive on Cranbourne North from 6pm to 7.30pm.
While the sessions are free, registration is essential.
Email dadsmatter@casey.vic.gov.au
Hiccup
It’s a perfect, balmy night in the outback.
A sleep-deprived camper, a cheeky quokka and an emu with a penchant for creating wild inventions, awake to discover that a koala has come down with a stubborn and ear-shatteringly loud case of the hiccups.
The three embark on an epic journey through the night that sees them frantically eat, sing and invent their way towards a cure before the sun comes up.
Hiccup is a hilarious rocking musical extravaganza about working together, finding friendship and how to, once and for all, stop the hiccups.
Bunjil Place, Tuesday 22 August at 10am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm and Wednesday 23 August at 10am and noon.
Tickets: tickets.bunjilplace.com.au/overview/8200
Littlefoot & Company’s Spoken Word Night
These nights are for all types of performances; spoken word artists, story tellers, musicians, comedians and even first time performers!
If you’re interested in spoken word but haven’t been to one of the events, come down and check it out.
You’ll see artists, storytellers, poets, musicians, comedians and first time performers in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Whether you want to take to the stage yourself or just hang out and enjoy the vibes, all are welcome.
Registration for open mic spots are free and will be available on the night, but if you’re interested in performing you can also contact the event organisers at littlefootandcompany@gmail.com.
Thursday 28 September from 7.45pm, Thursday 26 October from 7.45pm and Thursday 30 November 2023 from 7.45pm.
Tickets: tickets.bunjilplace.com.au/8305/8317
Weekly badminton
Badminton for ladies or retired.
All welcome.
Mondays 7pm-9pm and Wednesdays 12pm-2.30pm at Hallam Badminton Club, Frawley Road Recreation Reserve; $5.
Berwick Activities Club
As the club heads into its 31st year it wishes to welcome new members to join in the many activities on offer such as New Vogue Dancing, which will see you moving in no time.
Social Wednesdays where you can join in Carpet Bowls, cards, Scrabble and Table Tennis.
Take the opportunity to make new friends and enjoy yourself.
Membership is only 10 dollars with a $5 weekly attendance fee which includes morning tea.
For more information phone David on 0433566456 or Bruce 0447554475
Conversational English
Improve your confidence in reading, writing, and speaking English in this small friendly class each Tuesday afternoon during school terms.
$5 per term (10 weeks).
Balla Balla Community Centre, Selandra Blvd, Clyde North on Tuesdays, 12:30pm-2:30pm
Pilates
Do you want to improve your posture, increase your core strength, increase your energy, improve your flexibility and mobility and decrease stress?
Pilates focuses on increasing core strength and tone of abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks.
Classes held Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday evenings.
$90 per term (10 weeks).
Hall 2, Balla Balla Community Centre, Selandra Blvd, Clyde North on Tuesdays 1pm-2pm and Wednesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm
Beginners Yoga
Balla Balla holds a beginners yoga class that incorporates gentle exercise, breath control and meditation.
The health benefits of regular yoga practice may include lowering blood pressure, improved posture and circulation, and a sense of wellbeing.
Classes available on Thursday afternoons and Thursday evenings.
$85 per term (10 weeks).
Hall 1, Balla Balla Community Centre, Selandra Blvd, Clyde North on Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:45pm and 7pm-8:15pm.
Get Your Art On
Balla Balla’s new Children’s Art program will develop your child’s confidence and enhance their creative ability in producing their own unique art work.
Children’s Art will explore colour theory, mixed media, simple printing techniques, watercolour painting and so much more.
Classes held after school on Monday afternoons.
$96 per term (8 weeks).
Hall 2, Balla Balla Community Centre, Selandra Blvd, Clyde North on Mondays, 4:30pm-5:45pm
Cranbourne U3A
Classes are back in full swing for Term 3 with some exciting new classes about to commence.
U3A has a lovely craft called “quilling“ where members make beautiful cards and notelets using rolled paper.
They also have Scrabble, playing cards and Tai Chi groups about to begin.
Tutors available to teach art using various mediums.
A variety of crafts can be enjoyed including knitting, patchwork and sewing, card making, and calligraphy.
Chess, line dancing and table tennis are operating too.
The Open Singing group has been happily running this year and always welcomes new voices.
If you would like to play the Ukelele, the group are playing beautiful music on Monday mornings from 10am.
There is also have an Italian class.
If you would like to tutor a class, contact U3A with details of your talents, new opportunities are welcome.
For more information visit: wwwu3acranbourne.org.au or contact Helen on 0423 623 337.
Zumba
Do you want to burn calories and blast away fat?
Do you want to de-stress, improve your co-ordination, boost your heart health and meet others wanting to improve their fitness levels?
Zumba is aimed at all ages and fitness levels.
Classes held Tuesday evenings.
$80 per term (10 weeks).
Hall 1, Balla Balla Community Centre, Selandra Blvd, Clyde North on Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:15pm
