What\’s On
TO CELEBRATE the 35th anniversary of the legendary footy show, ABC Radio’s favourite sons are taking their show on the road.
The live show replicates the format of the Coodabeen Champion’s radio show featuring all their favourite callers – Pearl from the Peninsula, Peter from Peterborough, Nige from North Fitzroy, Guru Bob and all the regulars!
– The Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Tuesday 4 August, 8pm. Adult $35, concession $30 and friends of Drum Theatre at concession prices. Phone 8571 1666 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday for more details.
Spirituality talk
SPECIAL guest speaker Gerry O’Neill all the way from Perth will discuss spirituality and the Francis Effect which will focus on Pope Francis.
– The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong, Wednesday 29 July, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Phone 9791 8664 to book a place. Suggested donation $5.
Come dance with me
FOR those who are looking for a new hobby, dance may be it. Nuline dance teaches choreographed routines to a wide variety of music genres – Latin, pop, Celtic, country and more. Visitors of all sizes and levels can dancercize and socialize their bodies and minds. No partner or experience is required.
– Keysborough. For more details phone 0412 296 827.
Storyteller
ONE of Australia’s favourite storytellers Graeme Connors is performing live on stage with his legendary band in a two-hour performance celebrating 25 years since the release of his pioneering hit album, North. Visitors will be able to hear all the songs from North performed live, together with a selection of number one chart hits from his 17 album catalogue.
– Drum Theatre, 226 Lonsdale Street Dandenong, Saturday 1 August, 7.30pm. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or contact the box office on 8571 1666.
View club dinner
GUEST speaker Carol Martyn, also known as Dr. De Clutter, will be speaking about de-cluttering technology in support of the Smith Family’s Learning for Life program.
– Dandenong RSL 44-50 Clow Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 11 August at 7pm. Bookings essential. For details contact Brigitte on 9795 1222.
Meditation retreat day
THE Open Door group is holding a winter meditation retreat day to connect with your inner silence, stillness and movement.
Paying attention to dreams is also associated with introspection and receptivity which provides participants with an opportunity to process them through creative activities and writing.
– Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong, Sunday 2 August 9.30am to 2.30pm. Suggested Donation: $10 (includes a light lunch) led by Ellie Chatto.
Home Here Now exhibition
HOME Here Now is an exhibition that aims to celebrate the vision and voices of now established Australian artists who arrived in Australia from another culture. Some of these artists arrived as refugees.
Artists include Rubaba Haider, Kosar Majani, Khaled Sabsabi, Hossein Valamanesh, Guan Wei and Gosia Wlodarczak.
– Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Robinson and Walker streets, Dandenong. The exhibition will run until 1 August. Entry is free. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday 11am to 5pm and Saturday 11am to 3pm.
Relay for Life
THE City of Greater Dandenong’s 2015 Relay for Life is already in planning and the team is hoping to get new members to raise money for the Cancer Council.
– Saturday 10 October, 3pm start to Sunday 11 October 9am finish. Ross Reserve Athletics Track, Memorial Drive, Noble Park.
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.
Rock and roll dance class
JOIN in on the fun and learn to rock and roll, swing and line dance with like-minded people.
– Edinburgh Hall, corner of Edinburgh and Dowling Street, Springvale North. Every Tuesday evening from 7.30pm to 10pm. Each class is $12 or $15 for multiple classes on the same night. Contact Lou Mingaars on 0413 393 345 for more information.
Probus
THE Combined Probus Club of Waverley Gardens provides guest speakers, the dine out, garden, wanderers, walking, card, craft and coffee groups and trips and outings. New members are made welcome.
– Vegas Venue, Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre, corner of Police and Jacksons roads, Mulgrave. Meet on the last Tuesday of each month from 9.45am to noon. Call Don Lambie on 9560 6046 or Rick on 9801 4049 or email: wavgardcomprob@gmail.com for more details.
Grief support
KEYSBOROUGH Learning Centre will host Rainbows for the Children of Australia’s after school program to help kids deal with life challenges such as death and divorce.
– 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.
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. Phone June on 9798 1784 or Ray on 9547 1907 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. Phone 1300 630 920 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.
