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Casey in Colour
There will be a different code of racing at the Cranbourne Turf Club this month as thousands of residents prepare to descend on the racetrack for the Casey in Colour, Run for YOUth. The countdown is on, with a huge crowd expected to turn out this Saturday with runners and walkers asked to dress to the theme of Back in Black. Participants can enter a 1.5km or 3km run that has been designed around the racecourse.
• Saturday 20 January Cranbourne Turf Club from 2.30pm- 8.30pm. For more information and to register, visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/caseyincolour. People are advised to register online before the day.

Green Film – A Plastic Ocean
Join us for a free screening of this award-winning film described as “One of the most important films of our time” by Sir David Attenborough.Bookings are required. To book your place, please visit the TryBooking website.
• Bunjil Place – 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren on Friday 19 January from 6.30pm – 9pm. Free entry.

Op Shop Tour of Casey
Join us on a bus trip and discover new op shops as well as amazing bargains! Bookings are required. To book, please visit the TryBooking website.
• Saturday 20 January from 9am – 4pm at 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren. Free entry. Website: https://www.trybooking.com/TIVB. Telephone: 9705 5200

Tooradin Tractor Pull
The Tooradin Tractor Pull and Truck Show has been an annual event since 1998 and has grown into a fabulous family day packed with lots of fun things to see and do. It is a non-profit event that is run by a committee of local community people putting all proceeds back into our local clubs, schools and various charities.
• Saturday 20 January from 10am – 10pm at Rutter Park located at 2920 South Gippsland Highway, Tooradin. Cost: Adult $25, Child $10, Family $60. Website: http://www.tooradintractorpullers.com.au

Circus tricks
Learn how the professionals entertain with physical activity props like hoops, bean bags, skipping ropes. Keep your mind and body alert the fun way. For five to 12 years. Bookings essential.
• Friday 19 January from 10am – 11am at Lynbrook Community Centre Corner Lynbrook Boulevard and Harris Street, Lynbrook 3976. Cost: $10 per child.

Play Me, I’m Yours
Play Me, I’m Yours sees 20 pianos gracing the streets and parks of Melbourne in January 2018 for everyone to play and enjoy. A project created by British artist Luke Jerram, Play Me, I’m Yours is presented by Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Betty Amsden Participation Program.
• Friday to Sunday 19, 20 and 21 January from 9am – 5pm. Corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne. Website: http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au. Organiser: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.
 

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