By JESSE GRAHAM
FAMILIES and friends are being urged to make their way down to Monbulk’s Living and Learning Centre for a special Bollywood-themed evening.
The Bollywood in Monbulk evening will run from 7.30-10.30pm on Saturday 9 August at the Living and Learning Centre, as a fund-raiser for the Monbulk Christian Fellowship.
Church administrator, Karen Jaspers, said the money raised from the evening would go towards the Abhishiktha orphanage and widows’ home in India, where the fellowship had run a mission.
She said the mission had run at the orphanage for over the last 10 years, and the church had previously had success in purchasing a car and supplies for the organisation.
Ms Jaspers said the evening could be a learning experience for those unfamiliar with Bollywood-style dancing, with an expert dancer attending to teach the audience a range of dances.
The event was run last year, and had a strong attendance, according to Ms Jaspers.
“It was something the kids and the adults loved doing – the adults got all dressed up in Bollywood gear,” she said.
“By the end of the night, we had two or three dances we could all do together.”
Ms Jaspers said the event, which was organised by her colleague, June Leonard, had no specific fund-raising goal, but that any money raised would help with the orphanage’s ongoing costs.
She said it was a great occasion to get the family together for a fun night out, and meet other people from the community.
“Really, for us, it’s a great thing because it’s a really good social night – we always have a good time and raise a little bit of money for India and our Missions Department.”
Prizes will be given out on the evening for best adult costume, along with best boy and girl.
Entry to the Bollywood in Monbulk evening is $15 and children under 12 accompanied by parents can receive half-price entry.
Alcohol is not permitted at the event.
For more information, or to book tickets, call 9756 7866 during business hours.
