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Art classes
KIDS holiday art classes at Burrinja are available at 10.30am and 1.15pm varying in price from $16-$20. Tuesday 15 April, Wooden People then Teddy Bear or Doll making; Wednesday 16 April 3D Scarecrows or Watercolour Animals; Thursday 17 April, Tie Dyed T-shirts, cartoons, sundyed fabrics and marbling. To book, call Bev on 0449 654 343.
Craft market
MONTROSE Community Craft Market is on Saturday 19 April form 9am to 1.30pm at Montrose Town Centre, Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose. For more information, call Rodney on 0408 513 558.
Book launch
EMILY Webb is launching her book Murder in Suburbia at Belgrave Library on Thursday 24 April at 12.30pm. Cost is $12.50 – includes lunch. To book, call 9754 7266.
Environmental talk
DENIS Cox explores issues of land management, plants and birdlife and what can be done to help on Sunday 27 April at 2pm located at Sherbrooke Gallery, 62 Monbulk Road, Belgrave. Cost $10, to book or for more information, call 9754 4264 or visit www.australiawild.com.au.
Restaurant information
HILLS Community Restaurant Information session is on Sunday 27 April from noon at the Belgrave Library. For more information, call Justine on 0418 531 716.
Auslan course
AUSLAN Beginners Course is running at St Martin’s Church, 78 Colby Drive, Belgrave Heights. Beginning Wednesday 30 April from 10am to 11am the course will run for six weeks. To enrol, visit www.auslan.net.au or call Tracey on 0404 091 772.
Craft day
MONBULK Girl Guides Support Group is hosting a Crop and Craft Fundraiser on Sunday 4 May from 9am to 6pm at Wellington Cottage, Moores Road, Monbulk. $10 entry, craft all day. For more information or to book, call 0447 213 948.
Station house
THE Station House Reading Room in Mount Evelyn will be closed from 14 April to 1 May. Once reopened, the Reading Room will be open three hours per day – Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and Wednesday to Friday 2.30pm to 5.30pm. 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.
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, corner 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 Off Weight 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.
Emerald activities
THE PAVE arts program has low cost activities for school holidays. For full list of activities, visit www.pave.org.au or call 5968 3881.
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. Those under six years old must be accompanied by a parent. $12 per session, free drum hire if required. Bookings essential, call 0421 150 255.
Volunteers needed
THE Lions club of Wantirna carries out several projects in the Knox community and would like more volunteers to help in its service towards the community. If you are interested in volunteering and would like to know more about being a member call Val on 9800 2113.
Pre-school vacancies
SASSAFRASS Pre-School has limited vacancies in both three and four year-old groups. Please contact Fleur Green on 0409 512 872 for more information or visit www.sassafraspreschool.com.au for session times.
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.
New courses
OLINDA Community House is offering courses in blues harmonica, fabulous over 40 beauty makeover, Feldenkrais, aromatherapy, guitar, motoring for women and super food smoothies. Those who are interested in any of these courses can call Christine on 9751 1264.
Course guide
JAPARA Neighbourhood House term one course guide is out now. For a program copy or more information contact Japara Neighbourhood House on 9728 3587, email japarahouse@iinet.net.au or visit japarahouse.com.au.
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.
Childcare program
AN OCCASIONAL childcare program will be held at Selby Community House, Minak Reserve via Charles Street, Selby, on Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information, times and cost, call 9754 2039.