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Country Music Show
THE Upwey Country Music Club is presenting a Walk Up – Open Mic concert on Sunday 5 July, from 1-5 pm, at the Guides Hall in Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully. Artists perform songs in the country, bluegrass and folk genres. The hall can accommodate an audience of up to 100. All are welcome. New singers, musicians, and bands are always welcome. A band or musician is available to back singers, if required. Just bring your music along. There is a small entrance charge of $7 ($5 for members) to help cover costs. The club runs regular concerts on the first Sunday of each month at the Guides Hall. Inquiries to Graham on 5964 8298.
Market celebration
EMERALD Lions Club hosts its ‘Grow it, Bake it, Make it’ market on the first Sunday of each month, Emerald Hall, 10am to 3pm. The next market is on Sunday 5 July, and is a celebration of their first birthday. In addition to all the wonderful stalls, this is a special occasion to party, with the focus on kids. There will be face-painting, pony rides, balloons galore, lots of birthday cake and more.
Garden speaker
MONTROSE Gardeners presents ‘Karwarra Australian Plant Garden’. Montrose Library Corner Mount Dandenong Tourist Road and Swansea Road, Montrose, on Wednesday 24 June, at 1pm. Lindy Harris, manager at the Karwarra Gardens in Kalorama, will give an illustrated talk about Karwarra’s almost 50-year history, plus advice and gardening “tips” on selecting and growing native plants for the home gardener. It is a free event. Tea and coffee is provided. Bookings are essential by phone: 9800 6490 (Montrose Library) or online: www.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au
Garden speaker
MOOROOLBARK Growers and Weeders presents ‘Organic-based Fertilisers’. Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark, Friday 26 June, at 2pm. Speaker Helen Lovel is from ‘Neutrog’. Sample packs for all participants. Free event, tea and coffee provided. Bookings essential by phone: 9800 6480 (Mooroolbark Library) or visit www.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au.
Ivy Blitz
FERNY Creek Primary School, with the support of the Friends of Ferny Creek, is conducting an Ivy Blitz on the headwaters of Ferny Creek below the school to Beauty Bend. The aim is to reduce the level of ivy present on the creek to allow rehabilitation of the site. It is to be held on Saturday 4 July, between 1pm and 4pm. Afternoon tea will be provided. BYO gumboots and gloves. Phone or text your interest in attending, and for updates, to Deb Andrich on 0407 514 103.
School holiday program
ENERGISE School Holiday Program on Tuesday 30 June, from 9.30am to 3pm (Prep to Grade 6). Only $6. Some good old-fashioned games, activities and crafts. Watch a movie on the big screen. Prizes for best ‘olden days’ costume. Morning tea and lunch provided. Register by Thursday 25 June, at www.monbulkcf.org.au/energise. Monbulk Christian Fellowship.
National seniors meeting
THE next meeting of the Knox Branch of National Seniors will be held at the Knox Club on 24 June, with doors open at 10.15am for a 10.30 start. The Knox Club is situated at the corner of Stud and Boronia roads, Wantirna. Join us for the meeting/social time and enjoy our guest speaker will be Maggie Cattteral speaking about ‘travel’. National seniors are a fun-loving group of people aged from 50-plus and new members are warmly welcomed. For any further information, contact the president John on 9778 6784. Alternatively, just turn up.
Lyrebirds survey
VOLUNTEERS are invited to come and experience the lyrebirds of Sherbrooke Forest and participate in the 2014 annual dawn surveys. Meet 6am at Grants Picnic Ground Rotunda, Kallista, Melways Map 75, K4. Further survey dates are 4 July and 18 July. Breakfast is provided by Parks Victoria after the survey. To register, email alexmaisey@hotmail.com or call Alex on 0430 616 622.
Bowling Club 50th Anniversary
MONBULK Bowling Club will be holding its 50th anniversary celebrations on 12 and 13 September. A history of the club is being prepared. If you have photos of early club days, suitable for the history, contact the club office on 9756 6183 or email office@monbulkbowls.asn.au.
Stone wall building course for beginners
TUESDAY 30 June, 7.30 to 9pm. Thursday 2 July, 7.30 to 9pm. Saturday 4 July, and Sunday 5 July, 8.30 to 3pm. Lunch included. Held in Kallista. Details: phone Paul 0412 812 144. www.forestedgestone.com.au.
TOWN club
THE Maroondah TOWN club (Take Off Weight Naturally) meets weekly on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm at St Margaret’s Uniting Church, Hull Road, Mooroolbark. For more information, contact Marcia on 0409 170 731.
Men’s Shed
COMMUNITY Men’s Sheds are a relatively new concept; however, they are based on the backyard shed, which has been a long established part of Australian culture. These new sheds are open to men of all ages, from all walks of life. The Monbulk District Men’s Shed opened in 2012, and is inviting new members to join. For more information, contact Brian Tunks on 0430 380 379 or Rod Mellis on 9751 1886.