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Fun with coding

This free hands-on coding program will teach kids aged seven to 11 how to use Scratch.

  • Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturdays, 10.30am to noon. Bookings are essential, in person or on 1300 630 920.


Incredible You Women’s Event

Four inspirational speakers will focus on helping women to reflect, reconnect and be renewed and inspired. There will be market stalls, massages and more. This event is supporting Beyondblue.

  • Springers Leisure Centre 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. Sunday 20 August, 1pm to 5pm. $24 per ticket. Bookings are essential. Email gerentedaniella@gmail.com


Vigil State

Artist Monica Ianculescu works primarily with drawing and watercolour and her work is focused on concepts including cycles and stages of life, flux and the passage of time.

  • Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Until Saturday 26 August. Open 11am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 3pm Saturdays.


Tai Chi Qi Gong

Learn gentle meditation, mind-body practice and relaxation.
All fitness levels are welcome and no special equipment is required – just comfy clothes.

  • Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46-50 Queens Avenue, Springvale. Sundays, 10am-11am. $2 donation. Call 9548 3972 for more information.

 


Indian Textiles Today

This exhibition features contemporary Indian textiles from small Indian design houses, generally handcrafted in their own studios.

  • Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Until Saturday 26 August. Open 11am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 3pm Saturdays.

 

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