What’s On

Cemetery tour
JOIN the free annual tour of the rich military history of Springvale Botanical Cemetery and the Springvale War Cemetery within the grounds of Springvale Botanical Cemetery on Anzac Day.
– Meet at Café Vita at 11.45 am on 25 April. Further details 8558 8210.
Neighbourhood Watch
PUBLIC forum and information night hosted by Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch. Guest speaker is Mark Carter from the City of Greater Dandenong youth services team. Police will also be there to answer questions.
– Wednesday 18 May, 7.30pm, Paddy O’Doughue Centre,18 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Inquiries 0407 325 030
Learning centre
Bookings now being taken for term two for daytime and evening classes at the Keysborough Learning Centre. Courses include first aid (CPR & HLTAID004), English (all levels, accredited and pre-accredited); certificate three in early childhood education and care, certificate three in aged care, certificate three in business administration (Medical). The centre also offers English classes, beginners to advanced learners. Build skills in speaking, reading, writing and listening. Courses available for all levels. Free level assessment and placement advice.
– Keysborough Learning Centre. Phone 9798 7005 or email info@klckeys.com.au.
View club
PETER (Bubba) Whitefield from God’s Squad Bikkie Club will be the next guest speaker at the Springvale Evening View Club.
He wanders among the homeless in the laneways and streets of Melbourne, speaking to them and helping them. Anyone interested in the topic or in joining the club is welcome to attend.
– Greyhound Entertainment Centre, 18 April at 6.30pm. Contact Margaret on 0409 234 128.
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.