Dandy Show 2024
Come along to the Dandy Show for a family friendly, fun-filled day. This day is where the city meets the country with lots on offer including, a dog and car show, arts and crafts, amusement rides, show bags, live entertainment, food and Saturday-night fireworks. Alcohol-free event.
– Saturday and Sunday, 9-10 November from 9am at Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong; adults $15/children 10 and under are free. Details: dandyshow.com.au
Pop-up Blood Donor Centre
The Red Cross is popping up in central Dandenong. Do you have time to give blood and change lives? One in three people in Greater Dandenong will need blood, and they need people like you to give it.
– until Friday 8 November, opening times vary at St Mary’s Community Centre, New Street, Dandenong. Details: 13 14 95. Registrations required at lifeblood.com.au/donor-centre/vic/dandenong-pop-up-donor-centre
Start your Summer Crop
Want to grow your own food, but don’t know where to start? Spring is the perfect time to start a veggie garden, just in time for Summer harvest. This workshop will cover topics like best vegie garden locations, garden bed types, crop rotation. Don’t forget to bring a notepad and pen. One lucky attendee will win an in-ground worm farm to take home.
Saturday 9 November, 2pm-3.30pm at Springvale Community Hub, 5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale. Free event, register at eventbrite.com.au/e/sustainability-saturdays-at-the-hub-start-your-summer-crop-tickets-907290910537
Springvale Urban Harvest
Come along to swap excess homegrown produce and gardening extras and meet like-minded growers in the area. Supported by The Greater Dandenong Seed Library and the Springvale Community Hub Clothes Swap.
– Second Saturday of the month (next 9 November) 1pm-3pm at Springvale Community Hub, 5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale. Free event.
Come and try roller-skating
Dive into the world of roller skating – no prior experience needed! Roller skates and protective gear provided. Our experienced skate instructors will be there to guide you through the basics, with an impressive demonstration from our talented coaches. Come any time within the session, first in first served. Subject to weather conditions.
– Sunday 10 November, 10am-12pm at Frank Street Open Space, Noble Park. Free event. Details: princessonskates.com.au/come-and-try-roller-skating
RSL Victoria Remembrance Day service
RSL Victoria will host its 40th consecutive annual state service to commemorate fallen servicemen and servicewomen with guests and dignitaries.
– Sunday 10 November 1pm-2pm at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Highway, Springvale. Free event.
Cranbourne Chorale
Cranbourne Chorale invites you to enjoy a pleasant Sunday afternoon of lovely choral music ranging from world music, folk (traditional and recent), Gospel and popular songs… plus a lively set of jazz and swing numbers. With guest artists Pare and Pranau, folk-playing siblings on guitar and violin, as well as a sumptuous afternoon tea.
– Sunday 10 November, 2.30pm at Cranbourne Presbyterian Church, cnr Sladen and Russel streets Cranbourne; $25 adult/$20 concession/$5 children. Bookings: events.humanitix.com/a-pleasant-sunday-afternoon-2024 or Jenny on 0438 358 032. Tickets also available at the door.
Come and try pickleball
Get ready to serve up some fun at our free pickleball program. Open to all ages and skill levels. Wear comfortable clothing and don’t forget to bring a drink bottle. All pickleball equipment will be provided as well as an expert coach to facilitate.
– Every Tuesday from 12 November-3 December, 5pm-7pm at Lois Twohig Tennis Courts, 80 Carlton Road, Dandenong North. Free event, registration required at forms.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/public-forms/come-and-try-pickleball-registration-form/
Dinner with a VIEW
The next dinner meeting of the Dandenong Evening VIEW Club has the theme of Bake, Make and Grow. Supporting The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. New nembers and guests are very welcome. Bookings essential.
– Tuesday 12 November, 7pm at Dandenong RSL. Details: Brigitte, 0491 626 527.
Cultural Sketch
Join us to hear from, and sketch, a member of our arts community. The member will share their story, creative interests, arts practice, favourite music and other aspects that make up their creative world as they strike a pose for you to draw. Materials provided. Refreshments and alcohol served. Event is for people 18+.
– Tuesday 12 November, 6pm-8pm at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, cnr Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Free event, register at eventbrite.com.au/e/859196829847?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Learn from an Employer
Online ZOOM sessions for jobseekers to meet local employers and learn about career pathways and required work skills. Topics are transport and logistics (12 November), manufacturing (14 November), health and care/support (19 November) and admin/customer service (21 November).
– 6pm – 7pm. Free event, register at greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/learn-from-employer
Walk Against Family Violence
Meet at Dandenong Market and walk to Harmony Square for our annual walk against family violence. Hear from guest speaker Simone O’Brien, a dedicated social change advocate who has lived experience of surviving family violence.
– Tuesday 19 November, from 11.15am at Dandenong Market, Cleeland Street.
Neighbourhood Watch Q&A forum and AGM
Catch up with your local police, get tips on personal safety and hear about what’s happening in your area. Guest speaker: Senior Sergeant Dave Smith, who has worked in Highway Patrol, proactive policing unit, youth offenders and missing persons. Light supper provided.
– Wednesday 27 November 7pm for 7.30pm start at Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Buckley Street, Noble Park. (Ample parking rear of centre off Frank Street)
Cornerstone Christmas Fete
Market stalls, unique handmade Christmas gifts, free face painting, sausage sizzle, crafts and prizes. Directly supports Cornerstone’s mission to help our community.
– Saturday 30 November, 9am-2pm at Cornerstone Contact Centre, Dandenong Baptist Church hall, 25 James Street Dandenong.
We Built This City
Come and see stories behind Greater Dandenong’s favourite heritage places through short videos, historic objects, photographs and oral histories from Council and local historical society collections.
– Wednesdays and Thursdays (excluding public holidays) until 18 May 2025 at Benga, Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Free event.
Sandown Probus
Are you retired or semi-retired and would like to stay engaged and connected with others? Come along and see if you would like to join Sandown Probus Club. Enjoy the opportunity to make new friends, expand your interests, participate in the variety of activities and hear guest speakers on a wide range of subjects.
– 2nd Monday of each month at Club Noble, Moodemere Street, Noble Park. Details: probussouthpacific.org/microsites/sandown or Marion, 0458 660 016.
Soccer registrations open
Expressions of interest open for new players across all age groups at Springvale City Soccer Club – Miniroos 7-12, Juniors 13-16, Boys and Girls Youth 17-23, as well as mens and womens’ thirds, reserves and seniors. Miniroos and juniors training powered by No Limits Aquila Academy. Details: springvalecitysc.com.au/
Come Dance with Me – Line Dancing
Come along and learn tips and techniques to this line dancing activity. Learn it well and learn from scratch from patient instructor. Suitable and tailored for all ages. No partner necessary. Wear casual clothing, bring water bottle, closed shoes and positive attitude.
– Tuesdays from 5.45pm-6.30pm (school terms only) at Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough; $10 prepaid classes / $15 casual attendance – a five-week package that can be repeated. Details: 0412 296 827 or mariepietersz@hotmail.com
Noble Park Probus
A warm invitation is extended to anyone in the local community who is aged 55 and over, not working full time to visit us with a view to becoming a member at Noble Park Combined Probus Club. Meets monthly for morning tea and an interesting guest speaker. Also special lunches, day trips and extended trips such as to Bright. We make sure we promote the Probus core values of ‘Friendship, fellowship and fun’.
– first Monday of the month, 10am at Club Noble. Details: Roslyn, rgrassham07@gmail.com or 0410628249.
Dandenong senior activities
Dandenong over 60’s Club (but over 50s are welcome). Join us for fun and games.
– Mondays 1pm-4pm (except public holidays) at The Dandenong Club, cnr Stud and Heatherton roads. Details: Carol, 0431 755 466
Senior activities Keysborough
Keysborough & District Multicultural Senior Citizens Inc is an over 55s club with bingo on first, second and fourth Tuesday of the month ($3 entry and $1.50 per bingo book), live concerts with professional entertainers on third and fifth Tuesday of the month, line dancing on Wednesdays ($3 entry), Thursday ballroom dancing lessons (12.30pm-1pm) and ballroom dancing (1pm-3pm, $3 entry).
– 1pm-3pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Rowley Allan Reserve 352 Cheltenham Road Keysborough. Tea and coffee provided. Details: Julie, 0428 561 694.
Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club
Not a member? Doesn’t matter, come along and join the fun.
Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club meets weekly for a range of different events, including bus trips, community days, games, coffee and chat, bingo, dancing and carpet bowls.
Weekly activity times – Line Dancing Mon.10am-12pm, New Vogue and Old Time Dance Tue. 1pm-3:30pm, Carpet Bowls Wed. & Sat. 11:30am-2:30pm, Bingo Thur. 11am-2pm.
For all enquiries or bookings contact Marilyn mobile 0432 107 590.
Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/487808127399953
Adult Exercise
Improve fitness and energy levels for good health and wellbeing at this adult exercise group class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is a self-paced, gentle aerobics class suitable for all levels.
– Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am at Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North; $5 per session. No registrations required. Details: 8571 1436 or communityfacilities@cgd.vic.gov.au
Fun for retirees
New members from Dandenong North and Noble Park are sought by the Waverley Gardens Combined Probus Club. In addition to other activities, club members also meet for coffee & listen to a guest speaker.
– last Tuesday of the month 9.45am-noon at Southern Community Centre, 27 Rupert Dr, Mulgrave (near Police Rd). Details: Don, 9560 6046.
Meditation and positive thinking
Learn how to make your mind your best friend through open-eyed meditation. Led by Bhavani Padmanabhan, these free sessions are open to all. Presented by Bakhtar Community Organisation and The Brahma Kumaris Organisation.
– Saturdays 2pm at 23-47 Gunns Road, Hallam. Registrations: 9703 2555 or 0403 551 596.
Weekly badminton
Adults welcome (Mondays 7pm-9pm) and ladies and retired (Wednesdays 12pm-2.30pm).
– Hallam Badminton Club, Frawley Road Recreation Reserve; $5.
