Afghan New Year
AFGHAN Women in Victoria will hold a women’s-only new year celebration with food and entertainment.
– Menzies Hall in Dandenong North. Friday 25 March, 6pm to midnight. Call Gula on 0407 853 286 for more information.
Pete the Plumber
THIS children’s entertainer will explain the water cycle with songs and hand-made instruments.
The free show is for children aged five to 10.
– Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Wednesday 30 March, 10.30am. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff for more information.
Autumn Fest
THIS annual event will features live music, roving performers, workshops, dance clinics, sports and games.
– Wachter Reserve, opposite Parkmore Shopping Centre, Kingsclere Avenue, Keysborough. Sunday 3 April, noon to 5pm. Call 8571 1000 for more information.
Combined Probus
THE Combined Probus Club of Noble Park Incorporated meets on the first Monday of the month.
The not-for-profit club is for retired people over the age of 55.
Members participate in outings, coffee mornings, cinema trips and more. New members are welcome.
– Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 16-18 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Monday 4 April, 10am. Call Lesley Jarutis on 9546 2346 for more information.
Dinner with a VIEW
DANDENONG Evening VIEW Club’s next guest speaker is Doug Black from the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia who’ll talk about life as a ‘Nasho’.
VIEW Club supports the Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. New members and guests are welcome.
– Dandenong RSL, 44-50 Clow Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 5 April, 7pm. Bookings are essential. Call Brigitte on 9795 1222.
Party tricks
ENJOY a post-work drink at the Drum Theatre and stay on for a free comedy show as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Sean Murphy’s Party Tricks is 60 minutes of stand-up comedy for adults that dishes the dirt on the world of children’s entertainment.
The show will be in a new cabaret seating mode – table seating on the stage coupled with regular auditorium seats.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Tuesday 5 April, 6pm. Call 8761 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre.com.au.
Tim Credible
AS PART of the Easter school holiday program, Tim Credible will present an interactive magic show featuring ventriloquism and a performing dog.
The free event is for children aged five to 10.
– Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Tuesday 5 April, 11am. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff for more information.
Kid’s Party Confidential
SEAN Murphy is bringing this show for five to 12-year-olds to Dandenong for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
A 50-minute play and create workshop with Sean will follow the performance.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Tuesday 5 April, 1.30pm. Tickets are priced from $10. Workshop attendance is an extra $5. Call 8761 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre.com.au.
School holiday fun
CHILDREN aged three to 11 can learn dance moves at disco and karaoke party Bop ’Til You Drop, from 11am to 1pm on Monday 2 April.
They can decorate their own cupcakes from 10am to 11.30am on Thursday 7 April.
– Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton and Elonera roads, Noble Park North. Each session costs $2 per child. Bookings are essential. Call 9795 9279.
Trash Test Dummies
THESE children’s presenters invite audiences to take a fresh look at the humble household wheelie bin.
They’ll also host circus skills workshops in juggling, plate spinning, human pyramids, hula hooping, acrobatics and more.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Wednesday 6 April, 1.30pm show and 3.15pm workshop. Thursday 7 April, 10.30am show and 12.15pm workshop. Show tickets are priced from $12.50. Add a workshop session for $5. Call 8761 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre.com.au.
AiR Showcase
THE Heritage Hill Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program supports local, emerging, mid-career or established artists.
This exhibition will feature Marynes Avila, Eddie Botha, Monica Ianculescu, Motoko Kitano and Domenica Vavala.
– Benga House, Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until Friday 8 April. Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm and the first Sunday of the month, noon to 4pm.
Sports Fest
ACTIVE, healthy fun is the theme for this year’s Sports Fest and everyone is encouraged to have a go and try new things.
There’ll be sports and interactive games, recreational activities, a kids’ area, dance performances, giveaways, food and market stalls.
Attendees can also enjoy free entry to Noble Park Aquatic Centre from 11am to 2pm.
– Ross Reserve, Memorial Drive, Noble Park. Sunday 10 April, 11am to 2pm.
Springvale Food Lovers
THIS tour will wander beyond Springvale Road through arcades and laneways to discover Cambodian, Thai, and Vietnamese/Chinese cuisine.
– Thursday 14 April, 6pm to 8.30pm. $45 per person. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1377 or book at www.greaterdandenong.com.
Get Going with Gears
MAKE a model car with wood and a simple wind-up motor at this Me and My Dad project for kids aged seven to 11 and a parent or carer.
– Level 2, Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 16 April, 2pm to 3.30pm. Bookings are essential. Call 1300 630 920.
Lest we forget
SPRINGVALE Town Hall will host a parade and service to commemorate Anzac Day.
Marchers will meet at Springvale Rise Primary School and proceed to a service.
– Springvale Rise Primary School, corner Union Grove and Springvale Road, Springvale, to Springvale Town Hall. Sunday 17 April, 10am.
Music at the market
DANDENONG Market is hosting live music on Sundays.
– Dandenong Market, corner Cleeland and Clow streets, Dandenong. Sundays 17 April and 24 April, 11am to 2pm.
Conversation Circle
MAKE new friends while practising English in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment.
– Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Thursdays during school terms, 6pm to 7.30pm. Low to intermediate English required. No booking required. Tuesdays during school terms, 6pm to 7.30pm. Advanced English and prior assessment and booking required. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff.
The Social Knitwork
KNIT, make new friends, develop new skills and share patterns, stories and good times.
The sessions are free and no bookings are required.
– Level 2, Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Wednesdays during school terms, 10.30am.
