GEMBROOK Returned Serviceman League is having a trivia night on Saturday, 20 August at 7pm to raise funds to improve its building.
The night will include supper and cost $10 for adults and $5 for children between the ages of 5 and 14. Bookings and deposits are essential. For further information contact Chris on 5968 9139 or Sid on 5968 1518.
Open day
LEN Jeffery Memorial School in Colby Drive, Belgrave South, is holding its yearly open day on Saturday, 20 August from 10am to 1pm to discuss programs and facilities with teachers and staff.
Three and four year old enrolments for 2006 will be taken on the day. For further information call 9754 5965.
Fair and boot sale
A COMMUNITY fair and car boot sale will be held at St Martin’s Church in Colby Drive, Belgrave Heights, on Saturday, 20 August.
Face painting, puppet shows, plants, hot food, cakes and slices, trash and treasure, and crafts will be some of the items available at the fair. For further information call 9754 8284.
Prayer
ST MARTIN’S Church in Colby Drive, Belgrave Heights, is holding a special quiet and reflective time for prayer and healing on Sunday, 21 August at 7pm. For further information contact Debbi on 9754 8284.
Art and craft
THE next Mt Evelyn art and craft market will be held on Saturday, 27 August between 9am and 2pm.
The market will be held at the Reformed Church hall and grounds in Birmingham Road, Mt Evelyn, with more than 30 indoor stalls with a variety and quality of hand made goods.
For further information contact Lia Williams on 9736 2963.
Trust meeting
THE National Trust Dandenong Ranges branch is inviting those interested to attend its next meeting at the Belgrave Library in Reynolds Lane on Wednesday, 31 August.
Conservation manager for the National Trust Jim Gard’ner will be giving a talk on general conservation issues.
The meeting will start at 7.30pm, and a cost of $2.50 will be required which covers the cost of supper.
For further information contact Ray on 9754 4889.
Landcare
THE Macclesfield Landcare Group will be holding its August meeting at the community hall on Wednesday, 17 August from 8pm.
The theme for the meeting will be sheep management for small properties. Everyone is welcome to attend and a light supper will be available following the meeting.
For further information call 5968 3625.
Soft sell
FERNTREE Gully Community Art Centre is holding an introductory workshop on felting on Saturday, 3 September.
The workshop will be held at the art centre, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully, and will cost $25 per person. For information contact Rhonda on 9758 9180.
Peace meet
THE Hill Peace Committee meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Belgrave Library at 7pm to 8pm and has invited those interested to attend. For further information contact Zach Worrall on 9754 1642.
Open garden
THE Derwitt’s Annual Open Garden show will be held from Thursday, 25 August to Saturday, 27 August in Henderson Hill Road, Silvan.
A variety of rare and unusual bulbs will be displayed, along with an outdoor garden railway and much more.
For further information contact Colin and Marj Derwitt on 9737 9827.
Celtic music
THE Emerald Community House is holding a music evening with the sound and songs of all things Celtic on Friday, 19 August from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Listen, enjoy and participate in the evening, those who want to join the fun are welcome to bring along their musical instruments.
For further information contact the community house on 5968 3881.
Scrap booking
COCKATOO Community Centre is holding a Scrap booking day on Sunday, 21 August as a part of National Scrap Booking Day.
The event will be held at the community centre in Pakenham Road, Cockatoo, and will run from 10am to 10pm.
The cost of the day will be $30 which will include morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and crop talks.
For further information contact Sharyn Chambers on 5968 9365.
Tennis
MONBULK Tennis Club is holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 25 August at 8pm in the club rooms in Moorse Road.
Everyone is welcome to attend and bring a plate of food. For further information contact Helen Pratt on 9751 1953.
