Kokoda fund-raiser
A KEYSBOROUGH couple tackling the Kokoda Trek and delivering supplies to schools along the way are fund-raising for their journey.
Mark and Julie Capper are holding a Trek 4 Education cocktail party, with drinks at RSL member prices, entertainment, guest speakers, and a ‘last man standing’ raffle ticket draw where every ticket wins.
The team will complete the trek from 7-21 September and welcomes more members.
– Dandenong RSL, 44-50 Clow Street, Dandenong. Saturday 3 May, 6.30pm to 11pm. Tickets $45. Call Mark on 0481 256 311 or Julie on 0411 530 464 to book.
Free nutrition advice
DANDENONG Market welcomes dietitian Yvonne Lin to its family, for hour-long sessions on key health topics and nutritional advice.
She’ll join resident chef Russell Bald at The Kitchen for Dietitian’s Corner on the third Tuesday of each month.
This month they’ll highlight low FODMAP foods for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month.
– Dandenong Market, Cleeland Street, Dandenong. 15 April, noon to 1pm.
Picnic in the park
DANDENONG West Primary School is holding a community picnic at Hemmings Park, weather permitting, for the school holidays.
Everyone’s welcome to bring a plate and take part in the free activity.
– Hemmings Park, Princes Highway, Dandenong (next to The Castle). Thursday 10 April, from 11.30am.
Easter Bunny visits
DANDENONG Market visitors can meet the Easter Bunny as he hands out chocolate eggs to good boys and girls.
Kids can add their own masterpiece to the papier mache bunny scene or explore the Cubby Pear.
– Easter Bunny visits. Dandenong Market, Cleeland Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 15 April, 10am to 1pm. Saturday 19 April, 10am to 1pm. Sunday 20 April, 10am t o 1pm.
Green thumbs
SPRINGVALE Garden Club’s guest speaker at its meeting this month is Sue Ewart.
She’ll speak about bush foods, and will also have bush food produce for sale.
– The Senior Citizens Hall, The Crescent, Springvale. Wednesday 16 April, doors at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. The $2 entry fee includes door prizes and supper. Call Cheryl Johnson on 9551 3197 for more information.
Holidays at Heritage Hill
SCHOOL holiday program activities and workshops will celebrate the getting ’Back to Nature’ at Heritage Hill.
For $5 each, kids can try photo printing, make bird nests, learn gymnastics, meet reptiles, explore the gardens and make insect puppets.
– Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. 9, 10, 11, 15, 16 and 17 April. Bookings are essential. Call Heritage Hill on 9793 4511.
Transport forum
THE Eastern Transport Coalition will host a forum about the region’s transport needs.
There’ll be speakers from the Government, Monash University and the RACV.
– Transport Forum. City of Greater Dandenong community facility at Springvale Reserve, Newcomen Road, Springvale. Wednesday 9 April, 8.30am for a 9am start to 1pm.
Waterway discovery ride
MEET Dandenong Valley wetland’s water bugs, birds and frogs on Melbourne Water’s free Dandenong Creek Catchment Crawl bike ride.
The 45-minute ride finishes at Tirhatuan Park with a free barbecue lunch and water bug discovery and art activities. Bikes and helmets provided.
– Meet at Dandenong Valley Wetlands, via petrol station on north-bound EastLink, Scoresby. Bookings essential. Call 131 722 or email waterwatch@melbournewater.com.au. Wednesday 9 April, 11am to 2pm.
School holiday DIY
BUNNINGS Warehouse Dandenong will host free kids DIY workshops throughout the school holidays.
There’ll be Easter-themed activities and practical and creative projects for all ages.
– Bunnings, 1-5 Gladstone Road, Dandenong. Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school holidays. Bookings recommended. Call 8792 9500 for more information.
Dusty’s story on stage
THE Dusty Springfield Story stars Wendy Stapleton and takes the audience through Dusty’s life, from the early 1950s, through her chart-topping success, and into the ’90s.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Thursday 10 April, matinee 10.30am to 11.45am and evening 8pm. The show is 110 minutes with interval. Tickets are from $14.50. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Cambodian New Year Festival
THIS community event marks the traditional Cambodian New Year period and incorporates Buddhist and Khmer observances and cuisine.
– 458-462 Springvale Road, Springvale South. Friday 11 April to Sunday 13 April. Call John Jago on 0417 384 498 for more information.
Circus with a twist
WORLD-renowned performance company Circa is bringing Wunderkammer to the Drum Theatre.
The production combines new circus, cabaret and vaudeville, blending expert circus skills with gentle subversive humour to produce a theatrical show with a sexy edge.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Wednesday 16 April, 8pm. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666 for tickets.
Bengali New Year
CELEBRATE the Bengali New Year at a community festival in Dandenong.
– Gloria Pyke Netball Complex, Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong. Saturday 19 April, 11am to 6pm. Entry is $2. Call Reza Siddique on 0404 086 277 for more information.
