I LOVE Block’n’Roll! will see South Sea Roller Derby’s Cutthroat Charmers and Blackheart Breakers do battle and skaters, officials, and volunteers dress in rock’n’roll garb from various eras.
The bout will aid Stand By You which is dedicated to providing short-term financial assistance for people living with cancer.
– Springers Stadium, Keysborough. Saturday 20 September. Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm start. Tickets are available at www.southsearollerderby.com.au and at the door.
Chapel Concert Series
HAILEYBURY is presenting a lunchtime concert series in a chapel known for its excellent acoustics and stained-glass mosaic windows.
The free series is open to the public and will feature leading music students, Old Haileyburians and members of the music staff.
– David Bradshaw Chapel, Haileybury College, 855 Springvale Road, Keysborough. 3 and 7 September, 29 October, and 12 and 26 November, 1.20pm to 2pm. Call 9213 2222 for more information.
Make dad’s day
KIDS can build a Father’s Day gift at Bunnings Warehouse Dandenong, Springvale or Keysborough.
They can work alongside their dad to create a chalkboard, letter holder or dart board.
– Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September. Times vary. Dandenong, 1-5 Gladstone Road, 8792 9500. Keysborough, corner Springvale and Cheltenham roads, 8796 7100. Springvale, 849 Princes Highway, 8558 7300.
Free jazz show
CLIFFORD and Co will perform live in Dandenong this month.
The free show is called Praise Befits the Upright, To Jazz or Not To Jazz.
– Liberica Coffee, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Sunday 21 September, 1.30pm.
Market Week
DANDENONG Market will join Markets of Melbourne’s fourth annual Market Week, themed Celebrating Our Global Community.
There will be master classes and cooking demonstrations in The Kitchen, a spruiking competition at 11am on Saturday 13 September, and a Full Moon Festival from 10am to 4.30pm on Sunday 14 September.
– Dandenong Market, Cleeland Street, Dandenong. 6 to 14 September. Visit www.marketsofmelbourne.com.au for a full event schedule.
A poultry day out
POULTRY lovers are invited to a workshop organised by the Dandenong Poultry and Kennel Society. Guest speakers will include a veterinarian talking about disease prevention and a representative from feed company Barastoc.
There will be displays of pens, shedding, drinkers, feeders and medication.
– Poultry Pavilion, Dandenong Showgrounds, Bennet Street, Dandenong. Saturday 14 September, 10am to 2pm. Call John Betts on 0428 547 466.
Orchids on display
THE Dandenong and District Orchid Club will hold its annual show at the end of September.
On display will be hundreds of orchids which have been nurtured by growers throughout Greater Dandenong. There will also be plants and seedlings for sale.
– Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, Buckley Street, Noble Park. Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September from 9am.
The Fairytale Cookbook
THIS improvised stage show is created for kids – and by kids.
The audience helps cast the actors, choose the characters for the tales and guide the hero through the adventure they create.
There’ll be free kids’ art activities in the foyer before and after the shows.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Tickets are priced from $14.50. Tuesday 23 September, 10.30am and 1.30pm. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au.
African gospel
THE Charambas and Ephraim African Gospel Concert will showcase three groups – In2worship, The Charambas and Fishers of Men, and Ephraim son of Africa.
The show runs for 270 minutes with two intervals.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 6 September, 6pm to 10.30pm. Tickets are priced from $20 to $40 and free for children aged under five.
Talking gospel
FATHER Elio Capra is a special guest speaker on The Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis.
The event is a call to be compassionate, welcoming and a missionary church. Places are limited.
– The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 3 September, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. The suggested donation is $5. Call 9791 8664 for more information.
Father’s Day memorial
BUNURONG Memorial Park will host a non-denominational twilight Father’s Day service.
– Weeroona Chapel, Bunurong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Dandenong South. 4 September from 6.30pm. Call 9788 9488 or visit bmp.smct.org.au for more information or to RSVP.
Walk the Land
BRING walking shoes, a love of nature and bird life for an easy stroll around the lakes and wetlands at Tirhatuan Park.
Participants will come together at the end of the walk to share lunch and reflections.
– Meet at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Thursday 4 September, 10am. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664 for more information.
Drumming display
DRUMMING ensemble TaikOz will present new work Crimson Sky, featuring thunderous energy and ethereal sounds.
The group weaves drumming with the shakuhachi and shinobue bamboo flutes, voice and a rare performance on the bass koto – a traditional Japanese 17-stringed plucked instrument.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Thursday 11 September, 8pm to 9.55pm. Tickets are from $25. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au.
Making a racquet
KEYSBOROUGH Tennis Club will officially open its refurbished courts with an open day.
Activities will include hot shots, cardio tennis, serve speed testing on a radar, a free 30-minute coaching session, spaces are limited, and a free sausage sizzle.
– Wachter Reserve, 194 Bloomfield Road, Keysborough. Sunday 14 September, 10am to 1pm. Call Phil on 0402 076 916 for more information, or visit www.keysboroughtennisclub.com.au.
Marina Prior’s songbird
MARINA Prior is regarded as Australia’s leading lady of the theatre stage.
She released a box set of recordings earlier this year.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 20 September, 8pm. Tickets are from $60.
Annie on stage
MASQUERADE Youth Productions will bring Annie Jr to the Drum Theatre stage.
The show will feature singers and dancers performing well-known tunes Hard Knock Life, Maybe, Tomorrow, Easy Street, NYC, Little Girls and more.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Thursday 25 September, 1pm and 7pm. Friday 26 September, 1pm and 7pm. Sunday 28 September, 3pm. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Goldilocks
PROMAC Productions Australia will bring an hilarious version of the classic Goldilocks and The Three Bears to Dandenong.
The performance stays true to the traditional story but modernises the tale with fascinating and funny twists. There’ll be free kids’ art activities in the foyer before and after the shows.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Tuesday 30 September, 10.30am and 1.30pm. Tickets are from $14.50. Call 8571 1666.
University of the Third Age
THE Dandenong U3A offers 40 classes to retirees, Monday to Friday.
Annual membership is $40 and gives access to all classes.
– Call 9546 2997 or visit www.dandenongu3a.com.au for more information.
Carer support
GROW-Better Together Carers Group is for friends and family of those affected by mental health issues.
It holds free and confidential meetings twice a month in Dandenong.
– Call 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.net.au for more information.
Game On
THE Game On Basketball Program is for 12 to 25-year-olds who enjoy basketball and breakdancing.
Participants can join in the casual basketball games with their own team or join another team and there’s a large stage for breakdancing rehearsal.
City of Greater Dandenong’s Youth Services runs the free program.
– Noble Park Community Centre, Memorial Drive, Noble Park. Mondays, 4.30pm to 7pm, except public holidays. Call 9793 2155 or Facebook message www.facebook.com/cgdyouthservices for more information.
Relay for Life
GREATER Dandenong Relay for Life is looking for teams, volunteers and entertainment.
The event is an opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer.
– Ross Reserve, Memorial Drive, Noble Park. Saturday 11 October, 4pm to Sunday 12 October, 10am. Call Elyce Carlyle on 0409 153 254 for more information, or register at www.relayforlife.org.au.
Koori Youth Group
THE Koori Youth Group is a place for indigenous young people to meet and get involved in music, art, sports and community events.
The free group meets each Monday during school terms.
– The Castle, Hemmings Park, Princes Highway, Dandenong. 4pm to 6.30pm. Contact Youth Services on 9793 2155 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cgdyouthservices for more information.
