By CASEY NEILL
Turn around young lives
HAND Brake Turn is holding a dinner to raise funds for new tools and equipment, heating for the workshops and updated training manuals.
The Concern Australia program gives disengaged youths a start in the automotive industry.
There’ll be door prizes, music from writer, singer and producer Ceeko, and a guest speaker.
– Dandenong Club, 1579 Heatherton Road, Dandenong. 24 October, 7pm. Tickets are $50. Call 9793 1466 for more information.
Cemetery tour
EXPLORE Greater Dandenong’s history on a free Springvale Botanical Cemetery walking tour.
Historical and cultural heritage manager Celestina Sagazio will guide the 75-minute step back in time.
– Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Highway, Springvale. Meet Dr Sagazio at the cafe. Saturday 11 October, 2pm. The 75-minute tour is free of charge. Call 8558 8278 for more information.
Motocross stars
THERE’LL be FMX Team demonstrations and a visit from the Ford Performance Racing V8 Supercar Team at this free Milwaukee Power Tools Australia event.
It’ll bring together automotive, engineering, mechanics, giveaways and tunes.
– Chisholm TAFE, 121 Stud Rd Dandenong. Thursday 2 October, 11.30am to 2.30pm. Visit www.chisholm.edu.au for more information.
A Dandee delight
DANDEE Donuts will be offering free samples of new flavours.
It’s trialling chocolate ganache, custard and Nutella and wants to know what diners think.
– South Food Court, Dandenong Market, Cleeland Street, Dandenong. 5 October, 10am to noon.
Colour it in
THERE’LL be a colouring-in station in Market Square with lots of pages to choose from – including the Dandy Pig – to inspire creativity.
There’ll also be a face painter in the Deli Hall to transform kids into butterflies, monsters and more.
– Dandenong Market, Cleeland Street, Dandenong. 5 October, 10.30am to 2pm.
Cook up a storm
THE Kitchen’s resident chef Russell Bald will share his secrets on healthy cooking and help kids create cupcakes in this school holiday activity.
All meals are made with products sourced from the market.
– Dandenong Market, Cleeland Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 30 September is Healthy Cooking and Friday 3 October is the Kids Cupcake Masterclass. Both start at noon.
Sports stars
KIDS can learn sports skills free of charge at this school holiday program.
There’s rugby on Friday 3 October, basketball on Saturday 4 October and soccer on Sunday 5 October.
– Southern Carpark, Dandenong Market, Cleeland Street, Dandenong. 10.30am to 1.30pm.
October exhibitions
ART on display at Heritage Hill will include digital prints based on geometric constructivism, and an exploration of the lotus flower and its symbolism of healing in oil paintings, acrylic and pastel on canvas, and prints on sari silk.
There’ll also be photographs from young women from the African Foundation.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. 10 October to 9 November. The exhibition is open to the public Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm and noon to 4pm Sundays. There’ll be an opening event to celebrate the work on Friday 10 October at 6pm. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Market Sunday
THE Springvale Rotary Sunday Market is held on the second Sunday of each month.
There’s trash, treasure, plants, clothes, tools and more.
– Opposite Sandown Park Railway Station, corner Lightwood and Lawn roads, Springvale. Sunday 12 October, 8am to 2pm. Public entry is a gold coin donation. Stalls cost $10.
African Food Tour
EXPERIENCE the warm hospitality of African traders as they prepare a feast with spices and share how traditions have been passed down for generations.
The walking tour takes about two hours.
– Central Dandenong (location advised upon booking). Thursday 16 October, 11am to 1pm. The $45 cost includes tastings and meal. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1377.
Market night
ST Elizabeth’s Primary School’s annual market night will include jewellery, clothing, crafts, cakes, skin care, food and drinks, raffles and more.
– St Elizabeth’s Primary School, 111 Bakers Road, Dandenong North. Friday 17 October, 7pm to 9.30pm. Free entry.
Back to nature
ALEX Wilkie Nature Reserve will host open days every Friday and the third Sunday of the month during spring and summer.
Park rangers are available for guided tours or guests can take a ride on a live steamers mini-train.
– Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve, Mackay Street, Springvale South. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1702 for more information.
Music for seniors
ENJOY music in the gardens at Heritage Hill on the third Monday of the month in October and November.
Participants can bring their own picnic lunch and rug. Attendance is free but bookings are essential.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Monday 20 October with Rob Foenander, 1.30pm to 3pm. Monday 17 November with The Templestowe Entertainers, 1.30pm to 3pm. Book on 9793 4511.
Springvale VIEW Club
SPRINGVALE View (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month for dinner and to encourage socialisation and support.
– Sandown Greyhounds, View Road, Springvale. Monday 27 October, 6.30pm. Call publicity officer Carolyn Scott on 9700 1976 or 9791 5161 for more information.
Stamp showcase
THE Dandenong Philatelic Society will showcase its stamp collection from all over the globe as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival.
– Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-22 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Entry is a gold coin donation to the Country Women’s Association. Monday 6 October, 10am to noon.
Tea time
NOBLE Park’s Country Women’s Association (CWA) will prepare Devonshire tea as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival.
There’ll also be a handmade craft sale and some entertainment.
– Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-22 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Monday 6 October, 10am to noon. Entry is via a gold coin donation.
Grab a cuppa
SENIORS can enjoy afternoon tea and entertainment by Phillip Joseph as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival.
The event is free but bookings are essential.
– Springvale Senior Citizens Centre, The Crescent Centre, 1a The Crescent, Springvale. Monday 6 October, 1pm to 3pm. Call 8571 5555 for more information.
Mauritian delights
MAURITIAN Golden Age Club will present a mini fair and entertainment as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival.
There’ll be entertainment including dancing and singing and Mauritian delicacies.
– Menzies Avenue Hall, Menzies Avenue, Dandenong North. Tuesday 7 October, 11am to 2pm. Bookings essential. Call 9795 5087.
Orchid advice
DANDENONG and District Orchid Club meets monthly, with orchid flowering competitions, guest speakers, potting demonstrations, plant sales and more.
– Agricultural Society Admin Building, Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong. Friday 10 October, 7pm for an 8pm start. Meeting entry is free. Membership is $20 per year. Email menew@bigpond.com or call Ron Daniell on 0412 188 263 for more information.
Annual art show
NOBLE Park Community Centre’s Annual Art Show is now in its ninth year.
There’ll be art in various mediums from across the community on display.
– Noble Park Community Centre, Ross Reserve, Memorial Drive, Noble Park. 10-12 October. Entry is a gold coin donation. Visit www.nobleparkcommunitycentre.org.au for more information.
Nebula: My Place
CHILDREN can explore the threads of community and place using dyes and paints to colour fabric and paper, and written and spoken words.
The free event is suitable for all ages and part of the Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival.
– Dandenong Civic Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. 1 to 4 October, 10am to noon. Call 8571 5203 for more information.
Sports field battles
THE Inter-Council Sports Day will see Greater Dandenong residents battle other holiday programs in the region in soccer, basketball and bowling.
The $8 event is part of the Springtacular Holiday Program and is open to 12 to 25-year-olds.
– Pick-up from Dandenong, Noble Park and Springvale available. Wednesday 1 October, 9am to 4.30pm. Book at Y-Stop (39a Clow Street, Dandenong) or at a council customer service centre.
Brave and big
PIXAR movie Brave will appear on the big screen as part of the Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival.
– Dandenong Civic Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 1 October, noon to 1.40pm.
Bedtime storytime
KIDS can bring a teddy bear and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes.
The event is part of the Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival and is suitable for children aged three to five.
– Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Wednesday 1 October, 7pm to 7.45pm. Call 1300 630 920 for more information.
Zumba for Kids
THIS free class is choreographed with kid-friendly routines and is suitable for children aged five to 12.
Parents must remain with their child while the class is in progress. It’s part of the Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival.
– Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North. Wednesday 1 October, 10am to 10.45am. Bookings are essential. Call 9795 9279.
Give netball a go
THIS free ‘come and try day’ is suitable for children aged eight to 12 and is part of the Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival.
– Dandenong Netball Centre, Greaves Reserve (off Bennet Street), Dandenong. Wednesday 1 October, 11am and 1pm. Call 9794 6168 for more information.
Circus skills
LEARN juggling, diabolo and acrobalance from the National Institute of Circus at this Springtacular Holiday Program workshop for 12 to 25-year-olds.
– Pick-ups available from Springvale, Noble Park and Dandenong. Thursday 2 October, 1pm to 3.30pm. The workshop is $5. Bookings are essential. Book at Y-Stop (39A Clow Street, Dandenong) or at a council customer service centre.
Trouble in Fairytale Land
THIS plotted pantomime is suitable for five to 10-year-olds and is part of the Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival.
Dandenong Library, Levels 2 and 3, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Thursday 2 October, 11am to 11.45am. Call 1300 630 920 for more information.
See the Wizard
THIS free screening of the Wizard of Oz is part of the Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival.
– Dandenong Civic Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Thursday 2 October, noon to 1.45pm.
Leisurefest
MEBOURNE Leisurefest will showcase the latest adventure and touring products from Australia and overseas.
– Sandown Racecourse, 591-659 Princes Highway, Springvale. 2 to 5 October. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 concession. Children under 15 enter free accompanied by an adult. Visit www.melbourneleisurefest.com.au for more information.
Normie Rowe in concert
THE Australian singer will perform his hits in this 74-minute matinee show.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Thursday 2 October, 10.30am to 11.45am. Tickets are priced from $14.50. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 9771 6666.
Monsters University
BRING a blanket and watch this free screening of Monsters University.
– Dandenong Civic Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Friday 3 October, noon to 1.44pm.
Children’s Expo and Fun Day
PARENTS can connect with services and information while kids enjoy free entertainment and activities.
– Dandenong Civic Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Friday 3 October, 10am to 1pm. Call 8571 1000 for more information.
Sea of Monsters
PERCY Jackson: Sea of Monsters will appear on the big screen as part of the Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival.
– Dandenong Civic Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 4 October, noon to 1.44pm.
Family movie
HOMEWARD Bound: The Incredible Journey will appear on the big screen as part of the Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival.
– Dandenong Civic Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Sunday 5 October, noon to 1.25pm.
Bird watching
THIS Greater Dandenong Environment Group activity will include water watch and bird watching and is suitable for all ages.
The free event is part of the Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival.
– Dandenong Wetlands, Stud Road, Dandenong North. Sunday 5 October, 9.30am to 11am. Call 8571 1702 for more information.
Beauty industry intro
INTRODUCTION to Beauty and Nails will give students an insight into working in the beauty industry.
The course will cover communication skills, products, skin biology, safe work practices and more over 10 weeks.
– Keysborough Learning Centre (KLC), 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough. Wednesdays starting October, 9.30am to 1.30pm. The cost is from $78.60 to $270. Call 9798 7005 for more information.
Relay for Life
GREATER Dandenong Relay for Life is looking for teams, volunteers and entertainment.
The event is an opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer.
– Ross Reserve, Memorial Drive, Noble Park. Saturday 11 October, 4pm to Sunday 12 October, 10am. Call Elyce Carlyle on 0409 153 254 for more information, or register at www.relayforlife.org.au.
Koori Youth Group
THE Koori Youth Group is a place for indigenous young people to meet and get involved in music, art, sports and community events.
The free group meets each Monday during school terms.
– The Castle, Hemmings Park, Princes Highway, Dandenong. 4pm to 6.30pm. Contact Youth Services on 9793 2155 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cgdyouthservices for more information.
University of the Third Age
THE Dandenong U3A offers 40 classes to retirees, Monday to Friday.
Annual membership is $40 and gives access to all classes.
– Call 9546 2997 or visit www.dandenongu3a.com.au for more information.
Game On
THE Game On Basketball Program is for 12 to 25-year-olds who enjoy basketball and breakdancing.
Participants can join in the casual basketball games with their own team or join another team and there’s a large stage for breakdancing rehearsal.
City of Greater Dandenong’s Youth Services runs the free program.
– Noble Park Community Centre, Memorial Drive, Noble Park. Mondays, 4.30pm to 7pm, except public holidays. Call 9793 2155 or Facebook message www.facebook.com/cgdyouthservices for more information.
Chapel Concert Series
HAILEYBURY is presenting a lunchtime concert series in a chapel known for its excellent acoustics and stained-glass mosaic windows.
The free series is open to the public and will feature leading music students, Old Haileyburians and members of the music staff.
– David Bradshaw Chapel, Haileybury College, 855 Springvale Road, Keysborough. 29 October, and 12 and 26 November, 1.20pm to 2pm. Call 9213 2222 for more information.
