Renowned Melbourne author, playwright, visual artist, Barry Dickins will help launch Art to Live By exhibition. The exhibition launch includes a ‘come and try day’ with free art workshops, speakers, entertainment, local support service displays and information for local artists interested in working in the field. Heidi Everett, a singer/songwriter living with a mental illness and featured recently on Andrew Denton’s ‘Angels and Demons’ will perform. Workshop participants will talk about their experiences of mental illness and the value of art making in their recovery.
LOCATION: • Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Drive, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Rebecca Christensen Page PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: r.christensenpage@cardinia.vic.gov.au WEB: http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/arts
Please come and have input into the Gembrook Township Protection Plan and other Community Safety initiatives regarding fire. Free kids entertainment and sausage sizzle.
LOCATION: Gembrook Community Hall, Gembrook Road, Gembrook CONTACT NAME: Ellisa Bourne PHONE: 5941 6439 EMAIL: e.bourne@cfa.vic.gov.au WEB: http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au
Heart Foundation Walk - Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Service
Monday, 5 October 2009
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Heart Foundation Walk - Walk for seniors (30 mins or 50 mins). Transport provided from KRHS, Rossiter Road, Koo Wee Rup. Requirements: walking shoes, hat, sunscreen and water bottle. Walk is located at Cranbourne Botanic Gardens walking track area.
LOCATION: 1000 Ballarto Road, Cranbourne CONTACT NAME: Aileen Thomas PHONE: 5997 9679 EMAIL: l.mooyman@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Dealing with Trauma
Monday, 5 October 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Australian Childhood Foundation will be facilitating a dealing with trauma forum.
LOCATION: Cardinia Shire Council "The Chapel" Corner Main Street and McGregor Road, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Customer Services PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Town Planning meeting
Monday, 5 October 2009
7:00 PM
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
LOCATION: Civic Centre, Council Chambers, Henty Way, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Customer Service PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Explore Your World
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
If you’re thinking about a career change, returning to study, are a parent with a child completing VCE, or just wish to explore your world, Monash invites you to find out more about the world-class opportunities available at our berwick campus.
Brass band concert - Lang Lang and District Seniors Club
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Brass Band concert - Lang Lang Memorial Hall Cost $2
LOCATION: Mcdonalds Track, Lang Lang CONTACT NAME: Dot Mitchell PHONE: 0419 101 343 EMAIL: l.mooyman@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Victorian Seniors Festival "Whats on at the YMCA"
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
8:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Strong movers come and experience our very popular Strong Movers class. This class is great for beginners and the more senior participant. Involving a range of different movements and strength activities. Free morning tea afterwards.
LOCATION: Cardinia Life, Princes Highway, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Cardinia Life PHONE: 5945 2888 EMAIL: cardinialife@ymca.org.au WEB: http://www.cardinialife.ymca.org.au
Starting your Business
Thursday, 8 October 2009
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
From business plans to financing, marketing strategy to advisory services, this workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the issues and requirements involved in starting or buying a small business. The workshop involves a number of case studies and activities that will highlight areas that require additional planning. The workshop is structured so that you will develop and learn the steps involved in the planning process. By the end of the workshop you will see how the planning steps are integrated to give you a process to produce your own business plan.
LOCATION: Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Phil Jackson PHONE: 59450 401 EMAIL: p.jackson@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Victorian Seniors Festival - Line dancing
Friday, 9 October 2009
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Come and join Joan and her friends at this special beginners class where you will learn the basics of line dancing whilst keeping fit and healthy. This is a one off class to celebrate National Seniors Week. Gold Coin Donation
LOCATION: Cardinia Life, Princes Highway, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: YMCA at Cardinia Life PHONE: 5945 2888 EMAIL: cardinialife@ymca.org.au WEB: http://www.cardinialife.ymca.org.au
2009 All About Asparagus Cardinia Ranges Farmers’ Market's annual celebration of Cardinia Shires asparagus celebration is set to go
This spring harvest event is held at Pakenham Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Pakenham from 8am until midday.
The event brings together local asparagus farmers, talented chefs and keen consumers who have been eagerly waiting for the first crop of asparagus to arrive.
The market will be abuzz with delicious cooking demonstrations by the Aparagus Council and local chefs.
A real treat for children will be the supervised children cooking classes, asparagus races,face painting and a wonderful animal farm.
A gold coin entry donation to the market will support Toomuc CFA.
The Narre Warren and District Family History Group Guest Speaker will be Lindsay Chapman who will be talking about Cornish Records. All are welcome to attend. Afternoon tea provided. A fee of $3 for members and non members.
LOCATION: Meeting Room, Narre Warren Library CONTACT NAME: Wendy Goodwin PHONE: 5995 5957 EMAIL: w.goodwin@chilli.net.au
Free concert - Pakenham Organ Club
Monday, 12 October 2009
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Free concert - Pakenham Organ Club at Pakenham Bowls Club Free entry
LOCATION: Pakenham Bowls Club, Anderson Street, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Betty Trotter PHONE: 5940 3539 EMAIL: l.mooyman@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Walk in Bunyip State Park
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
1:30 PM
Mortimer Nature Walk - 1.25kms along uneven track, not suitable for people with walking aids. Vegetation is swampy forest with a number of interesting species. Talk by local ranger. Requirements: walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, and water bottle. Meet at Mortimer Picnic Ground.
LOCATION: Gembrook-Tonimbuk Road, Bunyip State Park, Gembrook CONTACT NAME: Liz Shave PHONE: 0 EMAIL: eshave@iinet.net.au
Walk in Bunyip State Park
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
1:30 PM
Circuit via Ferres Track, Silvertop Ridge and Triangle Track - about 4km, all on tracks. Participants need to be able to complete the full distance. Pace will be moderate with opportunities to stop and look at vegetation and views. Requirements: walking shoes, hat sunscreen and water bottle. Meet at Mortimer Picnic Ground
LOCATION: Gembrook-Tonimbuk Road, Bunyip State Park, Gembrook CONTACT NAME: Liz Shave PHONE: 0 EMAIL: eshave@iinet.net.au
Bunyip and District Community House Art Display
Saturday, 17 October 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Featuring talents of our local community. Includes paintings, craft work, phtotography, card making, needlework etc. Free entry, tea and coffee available.
LOCATION: Bunyip Hall, Main St Bunyip
Go Country!
Saturday, 17 October 2009
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
One of Australia's most unique outdoor living and farming expos is on again for 2009! Held over two days with over 200 exhibitors showcasing the best in machinery, products and equipment for farming, fishing, boating, carvans, 4WD's, camping - everything for the outdoor enthusiast!
Plenty of activities for the kids - bring the family!
Around the Bay in a Day® enables all bike riders to participate in Australia's largest single day bike ride and meet the challenge of riding around Port Phillip Bay.
At the conclusion of the ride, thousands of riders enter the fantastic Alexandra Gardens start/finish site where live music, entertainment, roving entertainers, corporate hospitality, food and beverage facilities, and sponsor displays and giveaways provide a fantastic end to a great ride.
CONTACT NAME: Lucy Stent PHONE: 8636 8888 EMAIL: lucys@bv.com.au WEB: www.aroundthebay.com.au
Emerald Market
Sunday, 18 October 2009
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The market is on the thrid Sunday of each month. The market offers a rich array of honey, flowers, herbal teas, soy candles, jewellery, Dutch pancakes, herbs, pot plants, dolls, Mexican food, clothes, pet treats and much more.
LOCATION: Kilvington Drive, Emerald
Bushfires, Vegetation and Your garden
Sunday, 18 October 2009
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A talk by Dr. Gregory Moore former Principal of Burnley College, University of Melbourne.
LOCATION: Emerald Hall, Main St ., Emerald 3782 CONTACT NAME: Ed Chatwin PHONE: 0400 920 551 EMAIL: neddychat@bigpond.com
Council meeting
Monday, 19 October 2009
7:00 PM
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
LOCATION: Civic Centre, Council Chambers, Henty Way, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Customer Service PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Advertising and publicity on a shoestring - Pakenham
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Presented by the Arts Management Advisory Group’s (AMAG) Virginia Maywald, this session removes the hype and reveals practical ways of identifying and reaching your potential audience and is relevant for all areas of arts practice, whether you are an arts group wanting to promote your group or event, a festival organiser or an individual practitioner looking for tips to build your profile. The session will also offer insight into promoting more effectively via local channels.
LOCATION: Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Rebecca Christensen Page PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: r.christensenpage@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Protecting your property and horses from bushfires
Thursday, 22 October 2009
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
For information on how to protect your family and property. Information from a vet regarding burns and more come along on..... 7.00pm – Registration 7.30pm - Seminar Entry - Gold coin donation to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund. To register and for more info, please contact Janice 5942 8485
LOCATION: Committee Room, Pakenham Racecourse CONTACT NAME: Janice PHONE: 03 5942 8485 EMAIL: goricks@nex.net.au
Cardinia Shire Early Years Conference 2009
Friday, 23 October 2009
Themed 'All Aboard' this year's conference will assist early years professionals to engage all children in the Shire including those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged and isolated.
LOCATION: Cardinia Cultural Centre CONTACT NAME: Jackie Sahely PHONE: 1300787624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Girl's Nite In
Friday, 23 October 2009
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Special Annual Fundraiser Event Venue Lang Lang Memorial Hall Lots of fun, raffles and prizes. Raises money for Cancer Council Victoria's Breast Cancer research and support services. $10 p.p.
CONTACT NAME: Marg, Michelle or Sharon PHONE: 59975704 EMAIL: llcc@langlang.net WEB: http://www.langlang.net/llcc.html
Playgroups and Parents with Prams Walk
Saturday, 24 October 2009
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
The Cardinia Best Start Partnership invites playgroups and individuals to take part in a Pram Walk around the lake at Lakeside Pakenham, before the opening of the Road Safety Expo and Children's Day.
LOCATION: Meet at Bella Cuccina Cafe, Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Karen Wheeler PHONE: 5945 4427 EMAIL: k.wheeler@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Road Safety and Early Years Expo
Saturday, 24 October 2009
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
This is the first year that Children's Day and the Road Safety expo are combined. Come and enjoy this free event for families with children, particularily those in their early years. Loads of activities, interesting information, surprises and give-aways!
LOCATION: Cardinia Cultural Centre CONTACT NAME: Fiona Cost PHONE: 1300787624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Plant Aid Potting Day for Bunyip Fire Victims
Saturday, 24 October 2009
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Special potting to assist Gippsland Fire victims re-establish their gardens. We supply plants, pots, potting mix - all you need to do is come along and help with this very worthwhile project.
LOCATION: 7 Westernport Road, Lang Lang CONTACT NAME: Marg and Michelle PHONE: 5997 5704 EMAIL: llcc@langlang.net WEB: http://www.langlang.net/llcc.html
Gembrook Market | promoting sustainable living
Sunday, 25 October 2009
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The market is on the 4th Sunday of the month (except December). The market features unique handmade goods and great entertainment. Puffing Billy steams into the marketplace at least once during the market day.
Don't miss the community clearance sale on 26 July, the fourth birthday market on 23 August and the not-to-be-missed pre-Christmas market on 22 November.
LOCATION: Puffing Billy Station, Gembrook (Melway ref: 312 K10) PHONE: 0437 664 121
Pleasant Sunday Afternoon
Sunday, 25 October 2009
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Free family music event - featuring Liz and Andrew Freemantle, Craig Smith - violin,saxophone, piano playing classical, contemporary,jazz,blues, gospel Community singing - familiar inspirational traditional hymns and songs.
Bring afternoon tea to share. A real feast of great music.
LOCATION: Beaconsfield Baptist Church, Desmond Avenue (Mel ref: 214 A1) CONTACT NAME: Peter Brown PHONE: 0428 178 413 EMAIL: pjbrownsolutions@bigpond.com WEB: http://BeaconsfieldBaptist.com.au
Work Safe Week
Monday, 26 October 2009
to Friday, 30 October 2009
WorkSafe Victoria’s annual Work Safe Week is back with another huge program of free seminars and events aimed at helping Victorian workers, employers and businesses get up-to-date with the latest information on workplace health and safety.
This year features a jam packed program of over 100 activities throughout the week in Melbourne and regional Victoria. From conferences, educational seminars and panel discussions to interactive workshops, breakfasts and BBQ’s, there’s something for everyone.
Activities are practical, free and most importantly, they’ll cover a range of safety issues, industries, level of knowledge and business size.
And don’t forget the 21st Annual WorkSafe Victoria Awards on Thursday 29 October! The Awards is a highlight of Work Safe Week. Tickets are now on sale!
Registrations for seminars and events are now open and tickets to the Awards are now on sale! Visit worksafe.vic.gov.au/worksafeweek for details.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
LOCATION: Civic Centre, Council Chambers, Henty Way, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Customer Service PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Keeping the Right Staff
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
The key to a successful business is employing and keeping the right staff. This seminar will look at ways to manage your employees effectively. Retention strategies as well as helping you to identify training needs and deal with resignations, redundancies or terminations will be covered. It will also provide you with up-to-date information on annual leave entitlements, superannuation and tax requirements. $35pp
LOCATION: Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Phil Jackson PHONE: 59450 401 EMAIL: p.jackson@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Assistance Dogs Australia Information Session
Thursday, 29 October 2009
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Assistance Dogs Australia provide people with disabilities a trained canine friend to support them in their daily lives. Join us for an information session and learn more about this wonderful program.
LOCATION: Lang Lang Community Centre Inc, 7 Westernport Rd, Lang Lang CONTACT NAME: Marg and Michelle PHONE: 5997 5704 EMAIL: llcc@langlang.net WEB: http://www.langlang.net/llcc.html
Advertising and publicity on a shoestring - Emerald
Thursday, 29 October 2009
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Presented by the Arts Management Advisory Group’s (AMAG) Virginia Maywald, this session removes the hype and reveals practical ways of identifying and reaching your potential audience and is relevant for all areas of arts practice, whether you are an arts group wanting to promote your group or event, a festival organiser or an individual practitioner looking for tips to build your profile. The session will also offer insight into promoting more effectively via local channels.
LOCATION: The Gem Community Arts Centre, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald CONTACT NAME: Rebecca Christensen Page PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: r.christensenpage@cardinia.vic.gov.au
"When the Cowpat Hits the Windmill"
Thursday, 29 October 2009
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
This is a Mens health event for the whole family. Presentations from Beyond Blue, M5 Project, Betterman Health and Prostate Cancer Foundation. The night will also include raising awareness of Prostate cancer by hoisting the worlds largest undies. Fun, inspirational and informative evening, admission free, refershments available.
LOCATION: Kooweerup Community Centre, Rossiter Rd, Koo Wee Rup CONTACT NAME: Rick Wakelin PHONE: 5997 9679 EMAIL: wakelinr@krhs.net.au
Friends of Emerald Library Inc - AGM
Thursday, 29 October 2009
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Members and would be members of the Friends of Emerald Library Inc are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting on 29 October 2009,7.30pm.
LOCATION: Meeting Room Emerald Library, Emerald CONTACT NAME: Rudi Uriot-van Es PHONE: 5968 3004 EMAIL: rudil@dodo.com.au
2009 Emerald Art Exhibition and Sale of Paintings
Saturday, 31 October 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Annual Emerald Art Exhibition by members of Emerald Arts Society. All paintings will be for sale. Raffle, prizes,junior exhibition. Admission: gold coin
LOCATION: EAS Studio, Corner Church and Anne Streets, Emerald CONTACT NAME: Jan Cheshire PHONE: 5968 9976 EMAIL: jancheshire@yahoo.com
Up @ The Drive In
Saturday, 31 October 2009
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
On Saturday, 31st October, "Movies on the Move" will be presenting a special screening of the latest Pixar animation film "Up". It will be screened in our very own church carpark! So come along to our Drive-In and bring your family and friends. This is a new release film which is suitable for all ages. The movie will start at approximately 8:00 p.m. so make sure you come earlier to park your car and get ready for a fun night. If it's a nice night, you are also welcome to bring chairs to sit outside. Invite your friends and come along. The cost is $20 per car or $5 per person if you bring a chair (and not your car). Proceeds from the night will go towards Matt Swanton's mission trip on the Logos Hope. See you there!
LOCATION: Beaconsfield Baptist Chuch (cnr Old Princes Highway & Desmond Court, Beaconsfield) WEB: http://www.beaconsfieldbaptist.com.au/ChurchNews/Drive-InMovie.aspx
Mental Health Week - Come and Try Art Day