CD launch
RANGES Concert Lounge presents Justin Bernasconi CD launch on Friday 30 May from 8pm at 351 Glenfern Road, Upwey. Entry $15 for adults, children under 12 free. Special guest Cat Canteri. For more information or to book tickets, call 0402 473 897 or visit www.rangesconcertlounge.org.
Workshop vacancies
COCKATOO Neighbourhood House has vacancies in the Flower Essences workshop on Wednesday 28 May at 10.30am. For more information, call 5968 9031 or email cnhouse@iinet.net.au.
Sooki entertainment
LAMARAMA will be appearing at Sooki Lounge on 30 May. Free entry as part of their East Coast Tour. For more information, visit Sooki Lounge on Facebook or call 9754 7567.
First Aid
APPLY first aid course covers all level two practical components at Cockatoo Neighbourhood House on Saturday 31 May, from 9.30am. For more information, call 5968 9031 or email cnhouse@iinet.net.au.
CPR update
UPDATE your CPR qualifications on Saturday 31 May from 9.30am at Cockatoo Neighbourhood House. For more information, call 5968 9031 or email cnhouse@iinet.net.au.
Lantern workshop
LANTERN artist Glenn Scolyer is running a workshop on making wildlife lanterns on Sunday 1 June from 2pm to 4pm at Sherbrooke Gallery, 62 Monbulk Road, Belgrave. To book or more information, call 9754 4264.
Saving energy
DANDENONG Ranges Renewable Energy Association is hosting a presentation on the plan to make Australia’s buildings truly sustainable and energy efficient. Running on Monday 2 June from 7.30pm at Emerald Library, gold coin donation. For more information, call 5968 2824.
Speak up
GAIN confidence and public speaking skills at the next meeting of the Dandenong Ranges Toastmasters Club on 4 June at 7.30 pm in Kallista Mechanics Hall. For more information, call 9754 5761.
Healing meditations
FRANCES Peterson of Healing Vibrations is facilitating Healing Meditations fortnightly from June 5 at Monbulk Living and Learning Centre, 21 Main Road, Monbulk from 7.20pm. Cost $15. For details or to book, call Frances on 0409 325 692 or email frances@healingvibrations.com.au.
First aid
SLEBY Community House is offering CPR and level two first aid course on Friday 6 June from 10am to 1.30pm. $60 for CPR course or $120 from CPR and level two course. Bookings essential, call 9754 2039 or email selby@selbyhouse.com.au.
Community market
KALLISTA Community House Art and Craft Market is on Saturday 7 June from 9am to 1pm in front of the Community House, 2 Church Street, Kallista. For site bookings, call 9754 4930 or 0402 012 247.
The Audrey’s
BELGRAVE’s Sooki Lounge is hosting The Audrey’s on Thursday 12 June from 8pm. Tickets $25. For more information, visit Sooki Lounge on Facebook or call 9754 7567.
CPR refresher
EMERALD Community House is offering a CPR refresher on 14 June from 9.30am to 11.30am for $65 and First Aid Level 2 session on June 14 from 9.30am to 12.30pm for $130. To enrol, call 5968 3881.
Information session
FOSTER Care information session is on Tuesday 17 June from 7.30pm at 47-51 Castella Street, Lilydale. Full training provided. For more information call 1300 889 335 or register online at www.anglicare.vic.org.au/events.
Sound meditation
MUSIC and Sound Meditation at Emerald Community House, 356-358 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald on Sunday 22 June and 27 July from 5pm to 6.15pm. Cost $12. To book call Mary on 0413 477 782.
Christmas market
‘CHRISTMAS in July’ Market Day seeking expressions of interest for stallholders for the event at Emerald Secondary College on Saturday 19 July from 10am to 3pm. Cost $30 per space, to book your spot or for more information email Matilda at matildas_sinclair@y7mail.com.
Dance classes
SCOTTISH Country Dancing Classes (no bagpipes) are held at St Margaret’s Uniting Church, Hull Road, Mooroolbark on Mondays from 8pm. For more information, call 9876 9206.
Loosing weight
JOIN with a friendly group of men and women at Maroondah ‘Take Weight Off Naturally’ Club on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm at St Margaret’s Uniting Church, Hull Road, Mooroolbark. For more information, call Marcia on 9725 1259.
Belgrave Probus
PROBUS Club of Belgrave meets every second Thursday of the month at Tecoma Uniting Church Hall. New members welcome. For more information, call John on 9755 2086.
Hills scouting
BELGRAVE South Scouts are offering the first three weeks for free for girls and boy from five years-old to learn life skills by doing. Be prepared for adventure. For more information, visit www.vicscouts.com.au or call Keith on 0401 714 777.
Childcare program
OCCASIONAL Childcare program will be held at Selby Community House, Minak Reserve via Charles Street, Selby, on Wednesdays (9.30am to 12.30pm) and Fridays (9.30am to 1.30pm). For more information, times and cost, call 9754 2039.
Country music
THE UPWEY Country Music Club is now holding concerts at the Girl Guides Hall (Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully) on the first Sunday of every month. Running from 12.30pm to 5pm, entry is $7 or $5 for members. For more information call Leonie on 9758 7824.
Community choir
IF YOU enjoy singing and are looking for a group to join, consider the recently formed Monbulk Community Choir. For details, call Bev on 5968 4635.
Holiday programs
THE HABY Goddess in Monbulk is running a school holiday program for kids of all ages. Prices start at $10 per child. For more details or book to book, call 9752 1114 or visit www.thehabygoddess.com.au.
Holiday events
FUN and free school holiday events are running at Emerald Library for kids including shaving cream art, recycled book craft activity, teddy bear picnic and more. For more information or to book, call 5968 3925 or email www.cclc.vic.gov.au.
Free art
FREE art classes for beginners is offered in Monbulk at the Open Door Community Church Hall (corners David Hill Road and Moxhams Road, Monbulk) on Mondays from 2pm to 4pm. All welcome, for more information call Yvonne on 0400 857 166.
Winter weight
MAROONDAH TOWN (take weight off naturally) Club meets Thursday evenings from 6.30pm at St Margaret’s Uniting Church, Hull Road, Mooroolbark. For more information, call Jodi on 0425 739 576.
No fad
MONBULK Evening Take Off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club is looking for new members. The club meets at the Open Door Church, Corner of Moxhams Road and Main Street, Monbulk, every Thursday evening from 6pm. For more information, call Conja on 9756 6287.
Drum fun
AFRICAN Drumming Classes for Kids is available on Mondays from 4pm at the Tin Shed, Belgrave. All ages welcome. Under 6 must be accompanied by a parent. $12 per session, free drum hire if required. Bookings essential, call 0421 150 255.
Volunteers Required
OLINDA Community House is looking for people interested in volunteering their time to help with an Open Day on Saturday 18 October. For more details and to express your interest, call 9751 1264.
Gembrook singers
COME and join the Gembrook Singers with practice held most Thursday nights from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Gembrook Community Centre. Only enthusiasm required. For information, call 5967 7000.
Working bees
Friends of Emerald Lake Park working bees are held on the first Saturday, second Sunday and third Thursday of each month. Meet at the Environment Centre from 9am to 11am. For more information, call 5968 4603.
Drumming classes
AFRICAN drumming classes are held on Wednesday evenings at the Tin Shed in Belgrave. For pricelist, session times or more information, call 0421-150-255.
