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Molto Bello: Icons of Modern Italian Design
This exhibition showcases some of the most significant achievements in the history of twentieth-century Italian design spanning the sixty year period from the first Milan Design Triennale in the 1930s to the Memphis Group of the 1980s.
Date: Saturday, 1 - 23 March
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
Closed Mondays
Venue: Heide Museum of Modern Art, 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen
Entry: Manningham Residents FREE (proof of address required)
Contact: info@heide.com.au
Eco-adventuring with Beau Miles and Cezary Carmichael
Beau is a YouTuber and is known for his ‘Backyard Adventurer’ philosophy of connecting people with their local heritage, history and environment. Cezary is a 19-year-old filmmaker and student who recently completed a year-long journey on his bike around Australia to fund the development of a school in Timor-Leste (raising more than $120,000).
Date: Thursday, 13 March
Hours: 7 am - 9 pm
Venue: Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Entry: Free
Contact: environment@manningham.vic.gov.au
Manningham Family Festival
Following massive turnout at last year’s festival, this year’s event promises to be even bigger.
Date: Sunday, 16 March
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Venue: Finns Reserve, Templestowe Lower
Entry: Gold coin donation
Contact: Keith 0412 558 066
It’s a fun day for the whole family. Come enjoy the pony and camel rides, musical and dance performances, craft stalls, food trucks and much more.
Charharshanbe Suri - Persian Fire Festival
Chaharshanbe Suri is an ancient Iranian festival held just before the new year, Nowruz. Organised by the Australian Iranian Society of Victoria, this unforgettable cultural event begins at sunset with lively festivities and Persian culinary delights.
Date: Tuesday, 18 March
Hours: 5 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue: The Boulevarde, Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster
Entry: Free
Contact: 0468 460 698
Safe Plate Day
Number plate theft is prevalent in Manningham. Come and secure your car number plates — get them fitted with theft-resistant one-way screws.
Date: Sunday, 23 March
Hours: 10 am - 2 pm
Venue: Behind Manningham Council Offices, 699 Doncaster Rd Doncaster
Cost: Free (Any donation to support Neighbourhood Watch would be appreciated)
Contact: 0418 573 169
Home Harvest - Growing Asian Vegetables
Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!
Date: Wednesday, 26 March
Hours: 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Venue: Manningham Function Centre, 1/699 Doncaster Rd Doncaster
Entry: Free (Book online)
Contact: 9840 9333
Warrandyte Festival
The Warrandyte Festival has grown from strength to strength since it’s first presentation in 1977. Bright with artistic endeavours, family activities, and a street parade, the Warrandyte Festival is an outstanding community-run event.
Date: Friday to Saturday, 28 - 29 March
Venue: Stiggants Reserve, Warrandyte
Entry: Free
Tunstall Square Market
Tunstall Square Market has up to 100 stalls selling an eclectic mix of items from plants, clothing and crafts direct to the public.
Date: Sunday, 30 March & 27 April
Hours: 8 am - 1 pm
Venue: Cnr Doncaster and Tunstall Rd, Doncaster East
Entry: Free
Contact: 0405 421 703
Rotary Schools Anzac Service
The Rotary Club of Manningham City runs the annual Schools Anzac Service for schools in the area, and this special Service is now in its 34th year. Up to 32 primary and secondary schools and 800 students have the opportunity to participate.
Date: Tuesday, 29 April
Hours: 12 - 1 pm
Venue: Templestowe Memorial Reserve, Cnr Foote & High St Templestowe Lower
Contact: Rod 0409 179 739
Guest speakers will address the students on the significance of Anzac Day and the students and dignitaries will lay wreaths at the foot of the Memorial.
