What\’s on
VISITORS 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 take place on Saturday 7 March at Banjo Patterson Park, Lynbrook, followed by the Bollywood Moonlit Cinema.
From 4pm until 7.30pm 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.
There will be live music, Indian food stalls and Bollywood dancers to keep family members of all ages entertained.
Australian Plants Society
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, Princes Highway, Berwick, on Tuesday 10 March at 7.45pm in the administrative building.
One of the most qualified and renowned nursery people in Victoria, he is also a specialist in propagating and grafting techniques.
Everyone is welcome to the meeting and supper will be served at the conclusion of the evening. For further details visit www.apswilsonparkberwick.org.au.
Casey Relay for Life
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.
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.
Rock in the Park
THE bucolic country setting of Lardner Park, just out of Warragul in Gippsland, about an hour and a half’s drive from Melbourne, will rock to the sounds of some of Australia’s best known musicians. Lardner Park, best known as the venue for one of Victoria’s biggest agricultural field days, is rapidly becoming the site for many interesting events and this time will present Rock in the Park amid its usually peaceful undulating paddocks.
– Lardner Park, from 1pm to 6pm on Sunday 1 March. Tickets are available online at $59 per adult through www.trybooking.com/115893, or at the gate on the day at $65 per adult.
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 Friday 6 March.
Secret of success
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.
Trivia night
THE Pakenham Uniting Church will hold a trivia night next month to raise funds for upcoming projects. The fun filled night will kick off at 7.30pm on 14 March with a number of excellent prizes donated by local traders. Funds will go towards Outreach and re-furbishing the churches premises.
An auction will also be held for accommodation packages, with supper provided. BYO drinks and nibbles.
Make up a table of eight people or come along to create a table on the night for $15. For tickets phone Olive on 5941 1687 or Marie on 5942 7326.
