Festival of Lights
THIS event celebrates Chinese culture through 32 silk lanterns, some 20 metres wide and eight metres high. Windmills, dinosaurs, flowers, insects, animals and more will feature. There will also be roving performers and a dumpling bar.
- Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong. Until 9 October, 6pm to 10pm daily. Tickets are $12 for children, $18 concession, $20 for adults and $60 for a family of two adults and two children. Bookings are essential. Visit lightfestival.com.au
Wellbeing workshops
GET some balance with a three-week series of wellbeing workshops for carers of an older person. Topics include Impact of Caring, Music and Self-care. The free workshops are aimed at family and friends who are supporting an older person or someone who is living with dementia at home.
- Thursdays 15, 22 and 29 September at Lynbrook Community Centre. Booking essential by 8 September. Phone 9212 3000 or email info@carersouth.org.au
Keysborough Fire Brigade open day
CFA volunteers will be on hand for station and truck tours to show prospective members the ropes. There’ll be fire-fighting demonstrations, a sausage sizzle, refreshments and kids’ activities.
- Keysborough Fire Brigade, 121 Chapel Road, Keysborough. Sunday 11 September, 10am to 3pm. Call Loretta on 0437 190 675 or email loretta.binder@members.cfa.vic.gov.au for more information.
Equestrian
HARNESS for pleasure horse drivers will test their skills at the 2016 state championships at Akoonah Park, Berwick. Some 42 classes include judging of best buggy and jinker, commercial delivery vehicles, period costume and vehicle, best female and male drivers and also junior drivers.
- Sunday 9 October. The program is available on the society website or from John Kee on 5997 2694 or Thelma Coster on 5145 1466.
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.
Jungle fun
CHILDREN’S favourite Jay Laga’aia is partnering with Playgroups Victoria to present Jay’s Jungle. Jay and his team will entertain the audience and inspire young minds. The 45-minute concert is filled with song, dance and music.
- Saturday 10 September, Beaconhills College Performing Arts Hall, Berwick. For more information visit www.pvevents.com.au
