What’s on

Scissors and glue
CUT, Paste, Create is an exhibition showcasing collage works from five artists.
Tom Fantl, Helen Gory, Malcolm Lloyd, Jacqui Stockdale and Heidi Yardley cut and paste to create the artworks the old-fashioned way.
– Walker Street Gallery, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. 11am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 3pm Saturdays until Saturday 3 May.
Jewellery, cards and cleaning
Heritage Hill is hosting workshops for adults in coming weeks.
Jewellery revamping with Melbourne jeweller Emma Grace will run from 10am to 1pm on Tuesday 29 April.
All materials will be provided for card-making with Mandy K from 10am to 1pm on Tuesday 20 May, and Green-Clean: Homemade cleaning products with Clare James will celebrate World Environment Day from 10am to noon on Thursday 5 June.
– Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Workshops are $10. Bookings are essential. Call Heritage Hill on 9793 4511.
Lest we forget
Dandenong RSL will mark Anzac Day with a dawn service and march.
The dawn service starts at 5.45am at the Pillars of Freedom on Clow Street, Dandenong.
The march starts at the RSL, 44 Clow Street, Dandenong, at 10.30am and concludes with a service at the Pillars of Freedom.
– Friday 25 April. Call 9792 1535 for information.
Kokoda fundraiser
A KEYSBOROUGH couple tackling the Kokoda Trail and delivering supplies to schools along the way are fundraising 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 to 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.
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 to 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.
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.
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.