THE Shee-Laas and Col Perkins are celebrating the music of the ’60s while raising money for breast cancer support.
Their two and a half hour show features tributes to Johnny O’Keefe, Dusty Springfield, Connie Francis, Cliff Richard and more.
YWCA Encore runs a gentle exercise program for women recovering from breast cancer and will receive the proceeds.
– The Fabulous ’60s Bandstand Show, Chandler High School, 28 Isaac Road, Keysborough. 8pm on Friday 11 October. Tickets are $20 from www.trybooking.com/55109 or Marion on 0433 389 635.
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CINDERELLA with a modern twist will grace the Drum Theatre stage these school holidays.
Toe-tapping music has been added to inject new life into the well-loved classic and there’ll be free children’s art activities before and after the show.
– Cinderella. Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. 10.30am or 1.30pm on Saturday 5 October. Tickets are $16 for adults, $13.50 for Drum Members and $55 for a family of four from 8571 1666 or www.drumtheatre.com.au
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A SNAPSHOT of the past 50 years in Dandenong is on display.
The Dandenong Then and Now Exhibition celebrates the Dandenong and District Historical Society’s 50th birthday and includes documents and photography.
– Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. 10am-4pm Wednesday to Friday and noon-4pm Sundays until 6 October. Call 9794 8967.
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THE Dandenong District Orchid Club Show will feature an array of different orchid varieties.
The club formed in 1992 to educate people in the region about orchids and cultivate and conserve all species.
– Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Buckley Street, Noble Park. 9am-5pm on 28-29 September. Entry is $4 for adults and $2 concession. Call John on 0428 547 466.
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DANDENONG Evening Voice, Interests and Education of Women (VIEW) Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month for dinner, a guest speaker and to support the Smith Family Learning for Life program.
– Dandenong RSL, 44-50 Clow Street, Dandenong. 7pm on 1 October. Call Marie Whelan on 9791 6807.
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MEDITATION brings stillness, harmonises body and soul and connects to meaning.
There’s a meditation session, a cuppa and a chat each Monday.
– The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. 2.30pm-3.30pm Mondays. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.
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BUDDING basketballers can get advice from WNBL and SEABL champs at a school holiday ‘Supercamp’.
– Dandenong Stadium, 270 Stud Road, Dandenong North. 9am-4pm on 24 and 25 September. One day costs $50 and it’s $90 for two days. Email admin@dandenongstadium.com.au
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A POOL party, mini tennis, swimming, basketball, football and more activities are on at Springers Leisure Centre and Noble Park Aquatic Centre during the school holidays.
– Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough and Noble Park Aquatic Centre, 9 Memorial Drive, Noble Park. 8am to 6pm on 23-27 September and 30 September-4 October.
Visit www.springerslc.com.au or www.nobleparkac.com.au tickets are $39 per day.
