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 junior disco will be on Friday 11 March and seniors on Saturday 16 April.
Community loans
MICROFINANCE at Casey North CISS has expanded with the addition of the StepUp loan program provided by South East Community Links. Households can now access small personal loans of up to $3000 for everyday needs such as cars, car repairs, emergency medical expenses and education fees at a low interest rate. Smaller loans are also available at CNCISS and are an affordable way for low income households to pay for essential items.
– Call to book on a Tuesday by appointment. 90-92 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren. For more information call CNCISS on 9705 6699 or SECL 9791 8344.
Hallam Senior Citizens Centre
OPEN Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday where members enjoy carpet bowls, bingo, games, club room events and day tours. New members are welcome.
For further information contact president Dorothy Mickelson on 9796 7580.
Learn about crystals
JOIN the fun, interactive course which explores the healing properties of crystals, includes chakra balancing, cleansing and recharging, gem essences and the elixir of crystals.
– Balla Balla Community Centre. 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East. Starts Tuesday 23 February and runs for two weeks. Bookings are essential. Call 5990 0900.
Patisserie cooking
LEARN to master the great artistry of intricate patisserie techniques and explore the secrets of classic and contemporary French desserts. All just in time for Easter!
– Balla Balla Community Centre. 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East. Starts Tuesday 23 February and runs for four weeks. Bookings are essential. Call 5990 0900.
Understanding fees and charges
THE Balla Balla Community Centre is providing a free information session to assist residents in understanding fees and charges relevant to residential aged care. The informative session will also include question and answer time.
– Balla Balla Community Centre. 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East. Tuesday 23 February 7pm to 9pm. Bookings are essential. Call 5990 0900.
Grass workshop
THE first all-day workshop by the Cranbourne Friends for 2016 will focus on Australian grasses and other allied relatives such as rushes, sedges, lomandras as well as members in the very ornamental iris family such as diplarrena, libertia and patersonia.
This workshop will help participants to develop new gardening skills and learn about how grasses and their lookalikes add a different texture to a garden and are extremely important for habitat as well as a food source for many insects and birds.
– Australian Garden Auditorium, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Cranbourne. Corner of Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne. Sunday 21 February, 9.30am to 4pm. Cost to members of Cranbourne and Melbourne Friends $60, non-members $75, students $30. Bookings are essential and close on Friday 11 February. A booking form can be obtained by phoning 0423 513 281.
Gigantic garage sale
BRIC-a-brac, china, clothing and furniture are just some of the items up for sale at the Gigantic Garage Sale in support of the Leukaemia Foundation of Australia. Donations are welcome.
– 40 Valley Fair Drive, Narre Warren, Victoria, Saturday 20 February, 8am to 3pm. To make a donation leave a message on Deb Bray’s mobile, stating the donation, name and contact phone number. A time and date of delivery will be organised. Phone 0423 761 162.
Summer festival
PRESENTED by the Lions Club, the Summer Community Festival runs over three days and includes live music, amusements and rides for all ages. There will be a fireworks display at 9.30pm.
– Burden Park, corner of Heatherton and Springvale Roads, Springvale South. The festival will be running from Friday 19 February, 5pm-11pm, Saturday 20 February, 11am-11pm, Sunday 21 February, 11am-4pm. For further information contact Ashley Lewis on 0418 380 555.
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.
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.
