Lee Kernaghan at Hallam Hotel
AUSTRALIAN country music legend Lee Kernaghan is taking his The Songs and The Stories in Concert show on the road and will play at the Hallam Hotel in May. The show will feature songs from his most recent album, Spirit of the ANZACS, which was the biggest selling Australian album of 2015.
– Hallam Hotel, Thursday 19 May, 8.30pm. For more information call 8786 0200 or visit www.moshtix.com.au.
Casey Kids Carnival
JOIN the Minions and the Wizard of Oz cast at this year’s Casey Kids Carnival.
The crazy Minions and loveable characters from The Wizard of Oz will entertain crowds at the free carnival.
– Akoonah Park, Berwick. Saturday 9 April, between 11am and 4pm.
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.
Mental health program
GROW offers a 12 step recovery focused program to those suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties.
– Berwick Neighbourhood Centre 112 High Street, Berwick, every Wednesday at 10am. For further information contact GROW Community Centre on 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.org.au. Gold coin donation appreciated.
Indoor lawn balls
GET active with full size indoor lawn bowls, free coaching and morning tea at the Casey Indoor Sports Centre.
– New Holland Drive, Cranbourne East, every Friday morning, 10am to noon, morning tea costs $5.
Meditation for beginners
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 are essential, call 5990 0900. Classes will start once group numbers are finalised.
Cranbourne 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 broken up 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 senior disco will be held 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 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.
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.
Car boot and market sale
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 individual entry but $10 per car. For more information call Shirley Venville on 0411 774 783 or email crannybowls@bigpond.com.