Short Cuts Film Festival
THIS free event celebrates and supports the local film industry’s development and will include films from local community members, emerging artists and accomplished industry professionals. The show will be 120 minutes long with interval.
- Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Friday 3 June, 7.30pm. Call 8571 1666 for tickets or book online.
Rebel Without a Cause
MONDAY Midday Movies will feature Rebel Without a Cause. New kid in town Jim Stark has to prove himself to his peers in switchblade, knife fights and ‘chickie’ games in which cars race toward a seaside cliff.
- Walker Street Gallery and Community Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Sunday 5 June, noon. Tickets are $5 or $12 with a sandwich. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.greaterdandenong.com to book.
Creating connections
CONNECTION Gallery will host a group exhibition by Leanne Beyer, Jean Smullen and Maria Tsiotsiovis. In the Conservatory will feature paintings and mosaic sculptures based on earth garden elements.
- Connections Gallery, corner Walker and Mason streets, Dandenong. Until 16 June.
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.
Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve
DISCOVER the natural beauty of Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve at open days held every Friday and the third Sunday of the month.
Take a picnic and wander the grounds to view a variety of flora and fauna. Park rangers are available for guided tours.
- – Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve, Mackay Street, Springvale South.
Winter cooking workshop
WITH winter on its way, learn how to embrace winter with some new recipes. Join the Balla Balla Community Centre chef Jodie in the kitchen and learn how to make flaky puff pastry, to create traditional sausage rolls. A hearty chicken pie and secrets to making a sublime French quiche will also be taught. Participants will also learn how to how to make a perfect pavlova and meringue. The class includes a winter warmer lunch and a glass of wine.
- Balla Balla Community Centre, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East. Saturday 4 June, 9am to 4pm. Cost: $110. All ingredients and lunch with wine included in price.
