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Retirement planning
IF YOU want to live retirement on your terms and not be dependent on the aged pension, don’t miss this free seminar. To be held on Tuesday 21 July, from 6.30pm at Boronia Library, 11 Park Crescent, Boronia. Bookings essential. Call 9762 4099.
Enrolment week
EMERALD Community House: Enrolment week begins 13 July for Term 3, many courses available, including RSA. Food Handlers Certificate, computer courses available for all levels of experienced users. Also including the poplar Social Media Workshop, which provides users the tools to utilise Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. Inquiries to 5968 3881.
Master classes
EMERALD Community House: Textile and craft master classes with textile artist, Tal Fitzpatrick. Gain skills in delicate paper-cutting, cross-stich, collage, applique and banner making. Express yourself and learn. Contact 5968 3881.
Art and craft market
KALLISTA Community House will be hosting its art and craft market on Saturday 4 July, from 9am to 1pm. There will be organic bread, vegetarian meals, plants, art and craft. Great coffee and light refreshments available to purchase. Site bookings: 9754 4930 or 0402 012 247.
Problem of weeds
UPWEY Garden Group (U3A) Benn Sheffield from Yarra Ranges Council will discuss the problem of weeds and their control in the Dandenong Ranges. At Upwey Senior’s Community Centre off Mahoney Street, behind the village shops, on Wednesday 8 July, 7.30pm. All are welcome. Inquiries to Barb on 9754 3877.
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 musicians 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.
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.
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 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 9756 6183 or email office@monbulkbowls.asn.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.