Graeme Ogilvy and Sue Dodson, front, and John and Jenny Derks, in front of a 1960 Dodge Phoenix Coupe, will be part of an event for the Good Friday appeal tomorrow (Friday).
By Elizabeth Lillis
A DAY and night of rock and roll will be held in Pakenham for the Good Friday Appeal tomorrow (Friday).
Local dance teacher Sue Dodson has organised 13 bands to play from noon to 1am as a fundraiser for the Royal Children’s Hospital. Ms Dodson said she found the bands were very willing to give their time to perform at the event.
“They were really keen to get involved when they heard it was to support the children’s hospital,” she said.
“Many of the bands have performed at dances in Pakenham, others are well-known and perform on the other side of Melbourne.”
Music will be in the rock and roll, rockabilly and country rock styles for people to dance to on the Pakenham Hall’s large dance floor.
Two DJs will provide the music between the bands’ sets.
Entry to see the bands in the Pakenham Hall, on the corner of John and Henry streets, is $10 for adults, with children under 16 admiteed free of charge.
The event has been combined with a Show and Shine, with people with classic cars and bikes encouraged to bring them along.
Ms Dodson said the car judging would include the best hot rod, custom car, custom bike and kids’ choice.
“People are welcome to bring a picnic. We’ll also have food stalls and it is a BYO alcohol event,” she said.
All the proceeds from the day will go to the Good Friday Appeal.
“I’ve had a lot of quality items donated for some raffles on the day from local businesses. the support has been fantastic,” Ms Dodson said.
For further information about the event contact Sue on 5942 5258.
A second Good Friday Appeal event will be held at the YMCA Cardinia Life.
The centre will be open from 10am to noon with entry by a gold coin donation.
Activities will include a floating play-on inflatable in the main pool and a body pump class.
