What\’s on
THIS international hit show celebrates the greatest hits from the most iconic bands of the 20th century – The Beatles, The Bee Gees, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Jackson 5, The Beach Boys, The Drifters, Simon and Garfunkel and the Backstreet Boys.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Thursday 16 April, 8pm. The show is 110 minutes with interval. Tickets are priced from $55. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Green thumbs
DANIELLA Rosenfeld will speak about bee keeping at this month’s Springvale Garden Club meeting.
The friendly group welcomes new members.
– Springvale Senior Citizens Centre, The Crescent, Springvale. Wednesday 15 April, 7.30pm for an 8pm start. The $2 cost includes trading table, supper and door prizes. Call Cheryl Johnson on 9551 3197 for more information.
Celebrating youth
PERFORMANCES, breakdancing, soccer and basketball will celebrate National Youth Week.
Register to test skills against other teams in the area for the chance to win medals and prizes.
– Pop-Up Park, Foster Street, Dandenong (opposite Dandenong Railway Station). Friday 10 April, noon to 7pm. Contact Youth Services on 9793 2155 or via www.facebook.com/cgdyouthservices for more information.
De-clutter and reduce waste
THE 10Rs workshop covers rethink, responsible, refuse, repurpose, reorganise, repair, reduce, reuse, recycle and reward.
It’s designed to help people regain control over clutter and reorganise their home and life.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 16 April, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1702.
Follow your waste
TAKE a free look at what happens to recycled waste, household rubbish and green waste once it leaves the kerb.
The tour includes recycling, landfill and garden waste composting facilities and finishes with a barbecue lunch and a tour of Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve in Springvale South.
– Departs City of Greater Dandenong’s Springvale offices, 397-405 Springvale Road, Springvale. Tuesday 21 April, 9.30am to 3pm. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1702.
Grief support
KEYSBOROUGH Learning Centre will host Rainbows for the Children of Australia’s after school program to help kids deal with death, divorce and more.
– Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough. Tuesdays during terms two and four, 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Bookings are essential. Register interest on 9798 7005, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
World War I display
ON PARADE: Australian Defence Force Sudan to Afghanistan will feature relics from before WWI to modern times.
– Springvale and District Historical Society, 7 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale. Until 30 April. Wednesday to Friday, 1pm to 4pm, and by appointment. Call 8547 6460 to book.
Trivia night
A DANDENONG charity will have prizes for trivia champs and raffle goodies at this event.
The Avocare Community Connect Distribution Centre distributes food to organisations and charities that service homeless and disenfranchised people.
– The Dandenong Club, 1579 Heatherton Road, Dandenong. Friday 17 April, 7pm. $25 per person. Finger food will be provided. Drinks will be at bar prices. Call Elsa on 9793 9766 or email elsa@avocare.org.au.
Happy new year
THE Cambodian New Year Festival incorporates Buddhist and Khmer observances and cuisine.
– Khmer Buddhist Temple, 458-462 Springvale Road, Springvale South. Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April, 10am. Call John Jago on 0417 384 498 for more information.
Open studio
ART and craft lovers can explore the studios of Heritage Hill’s artists in residence on the first Sunday of the month.
Guests are welcome to observe their practice and discuss their work.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Garden, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Sunday 3 May, 1pm to 3pm. Entry is by a donation. Bookings are encouraged. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Embroidery for beginners
HOLLY Gordon will lead a gentle and fun introduction to hand embroidery with key techniques and basic stitches.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Garden, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Sunday 3 May, noon to 2pm. $10 per person. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Both Sides
CHITTY Chitty Bang Bang stars David Hobson and Rachael Beck will reunite in Dandenong next month.
They’ll perform songs from Les Miserables, My Fair Lady, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Sound of Music, Oliver! and West Side Story.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Friday 1 May, 8pm. Tickets are priced from $55. The show is 120 minutes with interval. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Froggy Fun at Pencil Park
GET up close and personal with fauna and monitor the health of local wetlands.
Light refreshments will follow. Bring your own torch.
– Pencil Park, Hidden Grove Boulevard, Keysborough. Thursday 30 April, 5pm to 7pm. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1702.
Great Songs of The War Years
THIS musical concert will honour the Anzac Centenary with songs that were performed throughout the first and second world wars.
The cast will include Opera Australia star Tiffany Speight, international soprano Alison Jones, Opera Australia mezzo Caroline Vercoe and star Australian tenor Roy Best.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 April, 10.30am. The show is 80 minutes long with no interval. Tickets are priced from $15. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Internet introduction
THIS free session will help participants to understand what a computer is and how it works.
It will cover what to use the internet for searching, accessing images and downloading, social media and more.
Participants need keyboard, mouse and computer screen skills.
– Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Wednesday 22 April, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Bookings are required. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff.
Artist talk
NARRE Warren artist Ishira Kanathigoda is originally from Sri Lanka and will talk about art in his homeland and his own painting practice.
His talk will form part of his and the Ancient Cultures New Futures exhibition at Walker Street Gallery.
– Dandenong Library, Level 2, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 14 April, 6.30pm. Call Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre on 9706 8441 for more information and bookings.
Dinner with a VIEW
SPRINGVALE VIEW Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month for dinner, socialising and support for the Smith Family.
VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. New members are welcome.
– Sandown Greyhounds, View Road, Springvale. 27 April, 6.30pm. Call Carolyn Scott on 9700 1976 or 9791 5161 for more information.
Ballroom dancing
JOIN in the social mixed styles of ballroom dancing at the Burden Park Bowling Club.
There’s ballroom dancing every Monday from 6.30pm to 10pm, and every fifth Saturday there’s dancing from 1pm to 5pm and ballroom from 8pm to 11pm.
BYO supper, drinks and glasses.
– Burden Park Bowling Club, corner Heatherton and Springvale roads, Springvale South. Mondays are $5 per person and Saturdays are $8 per person. Call June on 9798 1784 or Ray on 9547 1907 for more information.
Between the Dances
AUTHOR Jacqueline Dinan will speak about her new World War II book Between the Dances.
It reveals personal conversations, photographs and letters from more than 300 women.
The audience can view a military exhibition at the neighbouring Springvale Historical Society after the presentation.
– Springvale Library, Springvale Road, corner Hillcrest Grove. Thursday 9 April, 10am to 11.30am.
Afghan Bazaar Cultural Tour
EXPERIENCE Afghan fashion, food and music on this guided tour to various shops and restaurants.
– Starting location is advised on booking. Thursday 23 April, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. $45 per person, including tastings and meal. Bookings are essential. Call 9771 5777 or book at www.greaterdandenong.com.
Beautiful One Day
ILBIJERRI Theatre returns to Dandenong with an optimistic, raw and confronting performance about an Aboriginal death in police custody on Palm Island.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Wednesday 22 April, 8pm. The show is 75 minutes long with no interval. Tickets are priced from $27.50. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Market in your diary
THE Springvale Rotary Sunday Market is held on the second and fourth Sunday of each month.
– Springvale Railway Station car park, Lightwood Road, Springvale. 12 and 16 April, from 8am. There’s a $10 stall fee and bookings are essential. Entry for shoppers is a gold coin. Call Loc Lam on 0425 806 006 or Bob Graham on 0438 303 939.
Artist-in-Residence Showcase
THIS exhibition celebrates the talent, concepts and projects of last year’s Heritage Hill artists-in-residence.
The artists worked with textiles, sound and voices, performance artists, paint, installations and multimedia.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until 24 April.
Stayin’ Alive
THE Australian Bee Gees Show is returning for a new show, The Past and Present Tour.
It looks at the careers of the brothers Gibb through song and multimedia and will feature two parts and costume changes defining the eras.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 25 April. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Weaving with hoops
CHILDREN will learn to make a round woven rug using hula hoops and T-shirt scraps with artist Clare James.
– Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 9 April, 10am to 11.30am. $5 per child. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Springvale Food Lovers Tour
THIS tour will wander beyond Springvale Road, through the arcades and laneways to discover Cambodian, Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine.
– Location is confirmed upon booking. Thursday 9 April, 5.50pm to 8pm. $45 per person. Phone 9771 5777 or book online.
Drawing life
HERITAGE Hill artist-in-residence Monica Ianculescu will introduce children to still-life drawing by working from life and observation.
Children aged five to 12 years will learn how to shade and shape and about composition technique.
– Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Friday 10 April, 10am to 11.30am. $5 per child. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Dreamer in Space
DREAM Puppets combines fluorescent painted puppets and black light to bring puppets to life in a magical and whimsical way.
– Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Friday 10 April, 11am. Free. No bookings required. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff for more information.
Autumn Music Fest
WACHTER Reserve will come to life with soulful, energetic and engaging sounds.
The event is free and for all ages and will feature the Massive Hip Hop Choir, Bollydazzlers, rockabilly band Atomic Hi-Tones, reggae and salsa eight-piece Sol Nation and more.
– Wachter Reserve, Kingsclere Avenue, Keysborough. Saturday 11 April, 3pm to 7pm. Free.
More Female Parts
VISUAL theatre performer Evelyn Krape will celebrate ‘the older woman’ with wit.
The show is 100 minutes with interval.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 11 April, 7.30pm. Tickets are priced from $27.50 and available from www.drumtheatre.com.au.
Dandenong Valley All Holden Car Show
THIS annual Rotary Club of Endeavour Hills raises funds for local Rotary community programs.
There’ll be free kids activities, a band, remote control car racing and more.
– Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong. Sunday 12 April, 9am to 4pm. Entry is $5. Call Hans on 0428 123 124 or Tony on 0411 225 938 for more information.
Dresses and hats
VIEW the Dorothy Hart Collection and enjoy Devonshire tea with artist and curator Kitty Owens.
The dresses and hats come from the Heritage Hill archives.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 14 April, 11am to 1pm. $10 per person. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Step back in time
TOUR Benga House and Gardens with Dorothy Hart, played by Barking Spider Visual Theatre company.
Discover marks made by family throughout the home, explore the maid’s quarters and picnic in the gardens.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Friday 17 April, noon to 2pm. $10. Bring picnic lunch. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Phi and Me
COMEDIAN Diana Nguyen will make her Drum debut with the story of a second-generation Australian Vietnamese mother’s tough love for her teenage son, Phi.
The 90 minute show includes a question and answer session.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 18 April, 7.30pm. Tickets are from $18 and available from www.drumtheatre.com.au.
Learn and train
KEYSBOROUGH Learning Centre is starting new nationally recognised workplace training courses this month.
A certificate three course in medical business administration will run on Mondays from 9.30am to 3pm from 13 April.
– Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough. Call 9798 7005.
Nuline dance
NULINE dance teaches choreographed routines to a wide variety of music genres including Latin, pop, Celtic and country.
It’s for all ages and experience levels and no partner is required.
– Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. Call 0412 296 827 for more information.
Library Toddler Time
THESE free sessions are designed to help children aged two to three to develop their imagination and vocabulary and find a love for books and reading.
Toddler Time also helps carers to learn songs, finger plays and nursery rhymes to enjoy at home.
– Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale, and Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, on Mondays at 10.30am. Bookings are not required. The sessions don’t run on school or public holidays. Call 1300 630 920 for more information.
Healthy and deadly
YOUNG people can learn about looking after themselves and their mob, meet new people, learn skills, connect with their culture and more at this Koorie program.
It’s for ages 14 to 21 and food is provided.
– YStop Dandenong, 39a Clow Street, opposite Dandenong Market. Tuesdays, 4pm to 6.30pm. Call Youth Services on 9793 2155 for more information.
The Social Knitwork
KNITTERS and those who want to learn the craft can join the Social Knitwork each Wednesday morning.
Make new friends while developing skills and sharing patterns and stories.
– Dandenong Library, level two, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Wednesdays, 10.30am to noon. No bookings required.
