What’s on

Shannon Noll in town
SHANNON Noll is performing at the Hallam Hotel this month. The country boy from Condobolin won the hearts of Australians when he competed in the very first Australian Idol.
– Friday 14 November at the Hallam Hotel, 241 Princes Highway, Hallam. Contact 8786 0200 for more information.
Book sale
THE Friends of Doveton Library will hold a book sale this month.
– Saturday 15 November at the Doveton Library, 23 Autumn Place, Doveton (Mel 90 K9). Selling from 9am until 12.30pm only. Great books from 50c to $5 and a variety of magazines for 10 cents. Contact the library for more information on 9792 9497.
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 adult $5 and children $2.50. For more information about the show, contact Sue on 5783 1564.
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. 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.
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.
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.
THE Dandenong-Cranbourne and Noble Park RSL sub-branches will hold Remembrance Day services.
Drum Theatre will host The Friends of Rowan Park Club’s inaugural Poppy Day Peace Concert, to promote global peace.
– Noble Park RSL, 1128 Heatherton Road, Noble Park, and Pillars of Freedom, Clow Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 11 November, from 10.30am. Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Tuesday 11 November, 7pm. Tickets are $10. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre.com.au to book.
Walk Against Family Violence
THE second annual walk will start at Dandenong Market and proceed through central Dandenong to the Dandenong Civic Square.
Participants will hear from former police Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon and other representatives from the courts and community about family violence’s impact and how to stop it.
– The Kitchen at Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland streets, Dandenong. Friday 28 November, 10am to noon.
Community giveaway
ORGANISATION Nga Taonga Tuku Iho will give away new and pre-loved clothes, toys, kitchenware, blankets, books and more to concession or Health Care Card holders.
– The Dock, 176 Stud Road, Dandenong. Saturday 22 November, 10am to 4pm. Call Olive on 0434 491 572 for more information.
Make a wreath
SISTER artist duo Clare and Kate James will demonstrate making wreaths and Christmas decorations.
All materials will be provided.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 9 December, 10am to 1pm. Participation is $10. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Violence debate
OUTER South Peninsula Integrated Family Violence Partnership presents The Great Debate – Is Family Violence a Crime?
Speakers will include magistrate Pauline Spencer and police assistant commissioner Luke Cornelius.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Thursday 20 November, 1pm to 3pm. Entry is free. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1666.
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.
Enviro awareness
FOTHERINGHAM Reserve is hosting a free environmental awareness day.
Activities will include water watch, planting indigenous seedlings, weed control, seed collecting, nature walks and barbecues.
– Fotheringham Reserve, Pyke Street, Dandenong. Sunday 23 November, 10am to noon.
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.
Neighbourhood Watch
GREATER Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch’s next forum will feature David Mann as guest speaker.
He’s the roving reporter for Mann About Town on 3AW, a promotions and marketing manager and is passionate about Neighbourhood Watch.
– Rooms three and four, Paddy O`Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Wednesday 19 November, 7.30pm to 9pm. Light supper is provided. Call or text Dawn on 0407 325 030 or email president@nhwgreaterdandenong.org for more information.
Retreat with yoga
HERITAGE Hill yoga instructor Jo Odessa will co-ordinate retreats over Saturdays in November.
They’ll include beginners’ courses, hot yoga and cool yoga and more.
– Saturdays 15, 22 and 29 November, 9.30am to 12.30pm. The cost is $55, including lunch. Call Jo on 0405 427 183 or email jo@odessagallery.com to book.
Music for seniors
ENJOY music in the gardens at Heritage Hill.
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 17 November with The Templestowe Entertainers, 1.30pm to 3pm. Book on 9793 4511.