The McClymonts in town
THE McClymonts are heading to Hallam soon as part of their highly anticipated Forever Begins Tonight national tour.
-Thursday 16 April, The Hallam Hotel, 241 Princes Highway.
Choir needs singers
THE Casey U3A Singers is in need of more singers, particularly male tenor voices. Rehearsals are held on Thursday afternoons from 3pm to 4.30pm, except on the fourth Thursday of each month, at Fiddler’s Green Retirement Village, 57 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick. Applicant pianists and male singers are invited to contact choir master Vic Clement on 5625 3733 or Edgar Spencer on 9705 7271 as soon as possible.
Busy seniors
NARRE Warren Seniors are eagerly looking forward to a very busy month in April. On Wednesday 1 April the group will have savoury and sweet pancakes for lunch, followed by an Easter Bonnet parade and bingo. On Wednesday 8 April the guest speaker will be Gerard Quigley, of Radio fame, speaking on behalf of Arthritis Australia. The entertainer Gavin Chatelier will bring the afternoon to a bright musical finish. Sunday 12 April is also expected to be great, with the group planning to dance to live music at their Sunday Afternoon Social.
– Narre Warren Senior Citizens Cente,192/196 Centre Road, Narre Warren. Contact 9704 0015 for more information.
Pink Gala
THE Young Pink Sisters will hold its annual gala dinner at the Cranbourne Golf Club in May. Held in order to thank families, friends and partners for their love and support.
– Saturday 16 May from 6.30pm until 1am. Tickets can be purchased for $120 per person, RSVP is by 1 May. For bookings email Lauren at lauren@youngpinksisters.org.au or phone 0410 517 781. Visit www.youngpinksisters.org.au for more information.
Skills for Life
THE next in a line of practical life information sessions in the City of Casey will be held in April. The free Skills for Life session will be titled Relationships and Family and is to be presented by Noreen O’Brien.
– Thursday 16 April at the Community Room of the Narre Warren North Uniting Church, 1-13 Main Street, Narre Warren North, at 7.30pm. For more information, contact Skills for Life co-ordinator Trevor Ratcliffe on 9700 5061.
Healthy and deadly
YOUNG people can learn about looking after themselves and their mob, meet new people, learn skills, connect with their culture and more at this Koorie program.
It’s for ages 14 to 21 and food is provided.
– YStop Dandenong, 39a Clow Street, opposite Dandenong Market. Tuesdays, 4pm to 6.30pm. Call Youth Services on 9793 2155 for more information.
It Starts with Us
THIS program explores issues associated with discrimination and inequality by using theatre to bring together agencies, schools and organisations.
Participants aged 12 to 25 will meet weekly with Phi and Me star Diana Nguyen to develop a theatre performance to be delivered at a community event during National Youth Week.
– The Castle, Princes Highway, Dandenong, next to Hemmings Park. Wednesdays from 11 March, 4.30pm to 6.30pm. The community performance and forum will be held on Wednesday 15 April, 10am to 2pm. Call Youth Services on 9793 2155 to register.
Artist-in-Residence Showcase
THIS exhibition celebrates the talent, concepts and projects of last year’s Heritage Hill Artists-in-Residence. The artists worked with textiles, sound and voices, performance artists, paint, installations and multimedia.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until 24 April.
Stayin’ Alive
THE Australian Bee Gees Show is returning for a new show, The Past and Present Tour.
It looks at the careers of the brothers Gibb through song and multimedia and will feature two parts and costume changes defining the eras.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 25 April. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Relics on display
ON PARADE: Australian Defence Force Sudan to Afghanistan will feature relics from before WWI to modern times.
– Springvale and District Historical Society, 7 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale. Until 20 April. Wednesday to Friday, 1pm to 4pm, and by appointment. Call 8547 6460 to book.
The Social Knitwork
KNITTERS and those who want to learn the craft can join the Social Knitwork each Wednesday morning.
Make new friends while developing skills and sharing patterns and stories.
– Dandenong Library, level two, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Wednesdays, 10.30am to noon. No bookings required.
The Listies Make You LOL!
KIDS comedians The Listies will make kids laugh out loud with this show.
There’ll be alien attacks, toilet paper guns, spew and disgusting undies during the 60 minute show.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Thursday 2 April, 10.30am and 1.30pm. Tickets are priced from $15 and available from www.drumtheatre.com.au.
Felted Victorian birds
WORKSHOP participants can learn about the biology of Victorian birds and make a felted badge or brooch of their favourite species.
It’s for kids aged five to 12, costs $5 per child and bookings are essential.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 2 April, 10am to 11.30am. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au for bookings or more information.
Hungry for craft
CREATE a Hungry Caterpillar Plant at this recycled craft workshop.
Children aged five to 12 will repurpose egg cartons and learn about recycling, composting, colours and how to grow plants.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 7 April, 10am to 11.30am. $5 per child. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Growing green thumbs
THE council’s gardening team will take children aged five to 12 through the Heritage Hill gardens to discover incredible plants and trees.
Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about vegie gardening and have a hands-on experience.
– Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 8 April, 10am to 11.30am. $5 per person.
Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Momotaro The Peach Boy
MOMOTARO is an enchanting Japanese fairytale performed through puppetry and performance by Red Herring Theatre.
It’s free and for children aged five to 10 years old.
– Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 8 April, 11am. No bookings required. Call 1300 630 920 for more information.
Weaving with hoops
CHILDREN will learn to make a round woven rug using hula hoops and T-shirt scraps with artist Clare James.
– Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 9 April, 10am to 11.30am. $5 per child. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Drawing life
HERITAGE Hill artist-in-residence Monica Ianculescu will introduce children to still-life drawing by working from life and observation.
Children aged five to 12 years will learn how to shade and shape and about composition technique.
– Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Friday 10 April, 10am to 11.30am. $5 per child. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
More Female Parts
VISUAL theatre performer Evelyn Krape will celebrate ‘the older woman’ with wit.
The show is 100 minutes with interval.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 11 April, 7.30pm. Tickets are priced from $27.50 and available from www.drumtheatre.com.au.
Dandenong Valley All Holden Car Show
THIS annual Rotary Club of Endeavour Hills raises funds for local Rotary community programs.
There’ll be free kids activities, a band, remote control car racing and more.
– Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong. Sunday 12 April, 9am to 4pm. Entry is $5. Phone Hans on 0428 123 124 or Tony on 0411 225 938 for more information.
Dresses and hats
VIEW the Dorothy Hart Collection and enjoy Devonshire tea with artist and curator Kitty Owens.
The dresses and hats come from the Heritage Hill archives.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 14 April, 11am to 1pm. $10 per person. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Step back in time
TOUR Benga House and Gardens with Dorothy Hart, played by Barking Spider Visual Theatre Company.
Discover marks made by family throughout the home, explore the maid’s quarters and picnic in the gardens.
– Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Friday 17 April, noon to 2pm. $10. Bring your own picnic lunch. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511 or email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Phi and Me
COMEDIAN Diana Nguyen will make her Drum debut with the story of a second-generation Australian Vietnamese mother’s tough love for her teenage son, Phi.
The 90 minute show includes a question and answer session.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 18 April, 7.30pm. Tickets are from $18 and are available from www.drumtheatre.com.au.
