Odile opening event
This major exhibition will run across four Dandenong venues – Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, the Drum Theatre, Garnar Lane and Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre.
It is best experienced as a self-guided walking tour.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens. Saturday 5 May, 2pm to 3.30pm. Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 5 May, 2pm to 3.30pm. Garnar Lane Lightboxes. Saturday 5 May, 2pm to 3.30pm. Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Saturday 5 May, 2pm to 5pm.
Africa Day Australia Sports Festival
This free, family-friendly day is designed to foster community harmony.
Activities include a 3km walk, 5km walk/run, 10km run, soccer and basketball competitions, and a kids’ zone.
– Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. Saturday 5 May, 10am to 5pm. Call Shillar Sibanda on 0401 996 266 or Bem Ikyanyon on 0424 281 202, or email info@africadayaustralia.org.
Back to nature
The Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve is open every Friday and on the third Sunday of the month during summer and autumn.
The reserve is ideal for casual walks or enjoying a family barbecue or picnic.
Council park rangers are available for guided tours.
Live steamers mini-trains are available for rides on Sunday open days. Closed-toe shoes are required for train rides.
– Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve, Mackay Street, Springvale South. 10am to 5pm. Call 8571 1702.
Family fun at the library
Children and their carers can enjoy Lego, chess, puzzles and games.
Playing games together can improve literacy, numeracy, spatial awareness, socially appropriate behaviour and fair play.
This event is free and no booking is required.
– Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Saturdays during school terms, 11am. Call 1300 630 920 for more information.
