Nightlife

A large crowd gathered at last year's Casey Relay for Life. 116611 Picture: DONNA OATES

What’s on

RELAY for Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention, information and support services.
– Akoonah Park, Berwick, Friday 13 March. For more information contact Michael McKenzie on 1300 656 585 or visit casey@relayforlife.org.au.

HOLI colours
Participants will be able to lose themselves in colour next month as the Lynbrook Residents Association gets set to present the HOLI festival.
The festival of colour will be followed by the Bollywood Moonlit Cinema.
Visitors will be able to get into the spirit of the colour festival with this traditional Hindu celebration.
Everyone is welcome to come and get colourful.
The moonlit cinema will then air a free screening of Bride and Prejudice from 7.30pm onwards.
There will be live music, Indian food stalls and Bollywood dancers to keep family members of all ages entertained.
– Banjo Patterson Park, Lynbrook, Saturday 7 March, 4pm until 7.30pm.

Easy graft
A demonstration by Phillip Vaughan on the techniques for propagating and grafting native plants will be held at the monthly meeting of the Australian Plants Society at Wilson Botanic Park.
One of the most qualified and renowned nursery people in Victoria, he is also a specialist in propagating and grafting techniques.
All are welcome to the meeting and supper will be served at the conclusion of the evening.
– Wilson Botanic Park administrative building, Princes Highway, Berwick, Tuesday 10 March at 7.45pm. For further details visit www.apswilsonparkberwick.org.au.

Fun for Casey kids
THE free Casey Kids Carnival is a free day of activities for children of all ages. The event will include live performers, rides, interactive games, roving entertainers, face painters, art and crafts and live animals. Aimed at children aged up to 12 years old and their families, the Casey Kids Carnival will promote accessibility, showcase arts and craft activities, encourage physical activity, open-ended learning and safety and create active community ties.
Expressions of interest for volunteers at the carnival are currently being sought. Volunteers would be required for a variety of roles from 11.30am to 2.30pm or 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
– Akoonah Park, Berwick, Saturday 21 March. For more information contact City of Casey Customer Service on 9705 5200.

Art Space is open
ONE of Casey’s new art spaces is getting set to host two exhibitions in one space as part of a new and exciting council venture. The Civic Centre Art Space will host the artworks and Mayor Mick Morland encourages the community to come along and experience some local talents.
– Civic Centre Art Space, Casey Council Offices, Narre Warren, until Friday 27 March.

Business breakfast
THE Casey-Cardinia Business group will host its first breakfast for the year next month. Former chef and food critic Matthew Evans will share his knowledge and experience with guests.
– Wednesday 11 March at the Cranbourne Racing Club, Grant Street, Cranbourne. The breakfast will kick off at 7am until 9am and tickets are $55 per person, or $700 for a table sponsorship. Registrations close on Friday 6 March.

The secret of success
THE secrets of business success will be revealed by local leaders at an intimate forum at the Cardinia Cultural Centre. This is a not for profit event, with all surplus funds going to the 4Cs Crisis Relief Centres.
– Cardinia Cultural Centre, Wednesday 18 March, 6pm to 8pm, cost $25, including tea, coffee and biscuits. Registrations are essential at http://solbr.eventbrite.com.au.

Horse drawn
THE Berwick and District Horse Show is fast approaching on Monday 9 March. Open Horse entries on the day are accepted. Schedule of classes is available to view online at www.berwickshow.org.au. The general public can enter the grounds free to view the competitions.
– Akoonah Park, Princes Highway, Berwick, Monday 9 March,

First aid for babies and infants
What to do if a child’s health is in danger.
– Endeavour Hills Neighbourhood Centre, Tuesday 10 March, 10am to noon. Bookings essential. Phone 9700 3789.