All Breeds Cat Show
THE Feline Control Council of Victoria is holding a special Christmas All Breeds Cat Show in Berwick this month.
– Sunday 23 November at the Berwick Leisure Centre, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Entry will cost adult $5 and children $2.50. For more information about the show, contact Sue on 5783 1564.
Riding of the Bounds
THE Riding of the Bounds is part of a 500-year which involves local residents riding on horseback around Berwick-upon-Tweed, UK, in a traditional ceremony to protect its borders. This year’s Riding of the Bounds in Casey is a 25-year celebration of the historic event.
-Sunday 26 October at Hillcrest Christian College in Clyde North. Tickets are $27 for individuals, $43 for families (up to four people) and $86 for groups (up to 10 people).
Endeavour Hills Neighbourhood House
THE Endeavour Hills Neighbourhood House is holding classes in meditation, jewellery making (both kids and adult classes), beginners’ computer, Zentangle art and Make Your Own Dreamcatcher.
– Endeavour Hills Neighbourhood Centre, 10 Raymond McMahon Boulevard. To enrol for term four call 9700 3789.
Computer classes
THE Hallam Community Learning Centre is holding computer courses for the community. People can participate in courses for beginners and seniors, studying Windows 7 and 8, Word, internet and email. Subsidised iPad and comprehensive computer administration courses are also available.
– Hallam Community Learning Centre, 56 Kays Avenue, Hallam. Monday 13 October. For more information contact 9703 1688.
Save the date
THE Casey Kids Carnival will be held next year. Stay tuned to the City of Casey website for more information on this upcoming free event, which includes rides, children’s entertainment, local performers, market stalls and much more.
Dandenong Show
THE show is in its 143rd year and will feature carnival rides, animal competitions, a fireworks display and more. There’ll be a truck pull event and motor bike stunt shows, classic car displays and roving entertainment.
– Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November. Entry is free for children aged under 10, $5 for children aged 10 to 14, $15 for adults, and $35 for a family. Parking is $5. Visit www.dandyshow.com.au for more information.
Silvie in Spirit
THE Spirit of Christmas with Silvie Paladino is coming to Dandenong.
She’ll sing hits from musical theatre and favourite Christmas songs, accompanied by David Cameron on piano.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Wednesday 26 November and Thursday 27 November, 10.30am. The show is 80 minutes with no interval. Tickets are priced from $14.50.
Art from the Heart
A NEW exhibition is featuring artists from the Victorian Multi Ethnic Slavic Welfare Association.
Art from the Heart illustrates different emotional, visual and personal depictions from each artist.
There’ll be an opening event on Saturday 15 November from 5pm to 7pm.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street. 14 November to 14 December. Bookings are essential for opening event. Call 9793 4511. Email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au for more information.
World Cup Cricket Count Down
CRICKET Victoria and Cricket World Cup will have a cricket ’tunnel’ – an enclosed cricket playing field – along with the World Cup countdown clock at Palm Plaza.
City of Greater Dandenong Youth Services will be playing music at the free event.
– Palm Plaza, McCrae Street, Dandenong. Friday 14 November, 4pm to 7pm.
Historic Sandown
THE Victorian Historic Racing Register organises this annual meeting and will pay tribute to its late patron Sir Jack Brabham.
The best sports, racing and touring cars from yesteryear will be in action, alongside Australian motor racing personalities.
– Sandown Racecourse, 591-659 Princes Highway, Springvale. Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November, 8am. Entry is free to Friday practice, $35 Saturday, $45 Sunday and $70 for the weekend. Pensioners and students save $5. Entry is free for children aged 15 and under. Visit www.vhrr.com/event_info.htm for more information.
Dandenong Community Cemetery Tours
FRIENDS of Dandenong Cemeteries leads tours through the Dandenong Community Cemetery to discover the final resting places of many Dandenong pioneers and tells the anecdotes and stories about the locally important, unusual or infamous. Each tour is unique and runs for 90 minutes.
– Dandenong Community Cemetery, Kirkham Road, Dandenong South. Sunday 9 November, 2pm to 3.30pm. The tour costs $15. Bookings are essential. Call 0411 399 449 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.
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.
