Six things to do in the south-east


Annie the musical

THE timeless story of an effervescent young orphan in the 1930s will be brought to life at the Cranbourne Community Theatre. The People’s Playhouse has been in rehearsals since February. The show opened on Saturday 2 July and closes on Saturday 9 July.

  • Brunt Street Cranbourne. Tickets can be purchased at peoplesplayhouse.asn.au


Soccer for refugees

CELEBRATE Refugee Week at this free annual soccer tournament.
There’ll be male, female and youth competitions plus children’s activities, food and live entertainment.
Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. Saturday 9 July, noon to 6pm.

  • Register a team before the day via edem.edusei@cgd.vic.gov.au, sharons@smrc.org.au or 0400 867 874.


Wishbone

SOUTH-EAST band, Wishbone needs a new front-man. The rock band already have 30 covers under their belt from bands such as Grinspoon, Powderfinger, Screaming Jets, Matchbox20 and Presidents of USA. They rehearse 2-3 weeks a month on Monday nights at Pony music in Hallam. They are of the 30-plus age bracket and are looking for a confident singer, whose voice can range from modern rock to mainstream metal.

  • Auditions start in Hallam over the coming weeks, which will be 30 minutes long of three songs. If interested email: wishbonelive@gmail.com


The Big Freeze Festival

MELBOURNE’S newest winter festival is at Cranbourne. Over the July school holidays, families will be able to experience snow along with snowman building and an enchanted forest, a giant snow globe, inflatable slides and character appearances. The festival will deliver days full of fun, workshops and rainy day arts and crafts.

  • Cranbourne Racecourse, Grant Street, on now until Sunday 10 July between 9am and 5pm.


Myuna Farm

MYUNA Farm in Doveton hosts a produce swap on the second Saturday of every month where residents can swap their excess home-grown produce with other participants. Produce swaps are not only for swapping home-grown fruit and vegetables but participants can also bring along items including eggs, seeds and seedlings, flowers and compost. There is no money exchanged, just items swapped. New participants are welcome and no bookings are required.

  • Myuna Farm, 182 Kidds Road, Doveton, second Saturday of every month. Contact on 9706 9944.

 
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Wide World of Brass

The City of Greater Dandenong Band’s annual cabaret fund-raiser will this year pay tribute to great sporting anthems and songs from around the globe.
The Wide World of Brass will cover football, basketball, soccer, baseball, athletics and more.
There’ll be prizes for the best sporting costume in the audience.
Springvale Town Hall, 97 Springvale Road, Springvale. Saturday 9 July, 6.30pm for a 7pm start. BYO food and drinks. Tickets are free for children aged five and under, $10 for 12 years and under, $18 concession and $23 for adults.

  • Visit www.dandenongband.org.au or call the band secretary on 0423 925 192 for tickets.