Get inspired
AUTHOR and public speaker Ryan Gomez will speak to audiences about his journey from India to Australia and what he’s learnt along the way. His speech will touch on overcoming adversity.
– Hampton Park Library, 24 Stuart Avenue, Hampton Park, Saturday 27 February at 2pm.
Textile exhibition
THE fifth anniversary of the exhibition of fabrics, crafts and quilting will be held in Cranbourne. The free exhibition will showcase more than 200 patchwork items, quilts and other items by some of Australia’s leading quilting and textile experts. There is lots to see and buy.
– Australian Garden Visitor Centre, corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne. Saturday 5 March to Monday 14 March. Open from 10am to 4pm.
Car boot and market
THE Cranbourne Bowling Club will hold a car boot and market sale on the first Sunday of every month.
– 5 Grant Street / PO Box 126, Cranbourne. Free entry, cost $10 per car. For more information phone Shirley Venville on 0411 774 783 or email crannybowls@bigpond.com.
Begin meditation
MASTER techniques to observe thoughts, feelings and emotions. The classes involve deep breathing techniques and allow participants to focus on the moment and achieve a deep sense of relaxation. Learn about the mind, body connection and discover a more peaceful and harmonious life.
– Balla Balla Community Centre, Cranbourne East. Bookings essential on 5990 0900. Classes will start once group numbers are finalised.
History group
THE Narre Warren and District Family History Group is inviting members and visitors to its next meeting. Favourite resources for research will be discussed at the meeting.
– Meeting Room, Narre Warren Library, Overland Drive, Fountain Gate. Wednesday 9 March at 7.30pm. Cost is $3. For more information phone Lynne on 8787 5558. No bookings needed.
Blue Light Disco
THE Cranbourne Blue Light Disco will be run as normal for students in school years four to eight on Saturday 20 February from 6pm to 9pm. But that will be the last of its kind. The disco ages will change to satisfy concerned parents from Friday 11 March. The disco will be divided into junior and senior events and will alternate each month. Juniors age from grade six and under and seniors from year seven to 10. High school students will need to present an ID card upon entry.
– Cranbourne Public Hall, High Street, Cranbourne. 6pm to 9pm. Cost $10. No passouts and police on duty. The first junior disco will be on Friday 11 March and seniors on Saturday 16 April.
Botanic park groove
GET into the groove with live music at Wilson Botanic Park Berwick every Saturday night until 19 March.
Each Saturday night between 6pm and 9pm the park will have live musical entertainment in a range of genres for residents to enjoy everything from solo acoustic artists to large bands.
The event is suitable for all ages.
Cost is $5 and people can BYO their own food and drink as there will be no refreshments available to purchase.
Alcohol must be consumed responsibly.
– For more information on Saturday Night Live at the park visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/wbpb or phone 9707 5818.
Food truck carnival
THIS year marks the start of the Berwick Food Truck Carnival, a free foodie event to enjoy with friends and family.
The carnival will run for four days and include iconic food trucks, such as Mr Burger, a carnival bar selling beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, eating competitions for the adults and music and live performances throughout the day.
There will also be a dedicated kids’ entertainment area including games and activities, a petting zoo, face painting and performances.
– Akoonah Park, 2 Cardinia Street, Berwick. Thursday 31 March to Sunday 3 April. For more information visit www.berwickfoodtruckcarnival.com.
Park run
PARTICIPATE with more than 100 others in a free five-kilometre timed event every Saturday morning. The event caters for serious runners and for those wanting a jog or even a walk.
– Saturdays at 8am at Berwick Springs, visit the Berwick Springs Parkrun website for more information.
Ultimate ABBA Show
GOLD is the name of the newest ABBA tribute show to hit Dandenong. Dancing Queen: The 40th Anniversary Tour has been staged around Australia and performed to more than 20,000 people since it started in 2014.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 14 May, 8pm. Tickets adult $59.90, concession $49.90, child under 16 years old $49.90.
Walk the centre
CRANBOURNE Park offers health walks where participants are taken by a qualified instructor from the YMCA.
Registrations can be taken on the day and participants are encouraged to wear loose fitting clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
– Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.40am in the fresh food area and the walk finishes at 8.45am.
