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JAZZ IN THE PARK
Jazz in the Park is a free community event, and will feature Shirazz, Bob Sedergreen and friends, Pippa Wilson, Stuart Cardell, Jazz Notes, Simple Syncopation and DR Big band who will open the show. Now and Not Yet, Kellybrook Winery and Warrandyte Brewing Co will provide food and beverages.
Date: Sunday, 17 Nov
Hours: 2 pm - 8 pm
Venue: Stiggants Reserve,
45 - 55 Yarra St, Warrandyte
Entry: Free
Contact: contact@cmapinc.org.au
ALL ABOARD SKATE SESSIONS
Learn the basic skills to skateboarding including skate skill development, injury prevention, skatepark etiquette, equipment maintenance and more. Open to all school aged children and young people, skateboards, helmets and padding provided.
Date: Sunday, 17 Nov and 1 Dec
Hours: 11 am - 2:30 pm, and 11 am - 3 pm
Venue: Bulleen Skatepark, Swanston St,
Templestowe Lower
Entry: Free
Contact: Richard Flude 0423 639 546
VICTORIAN BULL TERRIER RESCUE CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER
Walk around Ruffey Lake Park to raise funds to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Bull Terriers. BBQ and drinks are provided. All dogs must be leashed!
Date: Sunday, 24 Nov
Hours: 10 am
Venue: Ruffey Lake Park,
99 Victoria St, Templestowe
Entry: $10 per person $2 for kids
Contact: vbtr14@gmail.com
MANNINGHAM LIBRARIES BIG SUMMER READ LAUNCH PARTY
Head to Doncaster Library for their launch party of the state-wide Big Summer Read. There will be prizes and fun activities. To enter the Big Summer Read, targeted towards kids, sign up on the Manningham Library website to track the books you read over summer.
Date: Monday, 2 Dec
Hours: 4 pm - 5 pm
Venue: Doncaster Library,
687 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster
Entry: Free
Contact: Doncaster Library 9877 8500
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Free entertainment for the whole family, with local and national performers, fun activities and food trucks.
Date: Friday, 13 Dec
Hours: 6 pm - 10 pm
Venue: Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster
Entry: Free
Contact: Manningham Council 9840 9333
PARK ORCHARDS CHRISTMAS MARKET
There will be 60+ stalls at the Park Orchards Christmas Market, located at the local primary school, perfect for Christmas shopping, as well as food trucks. Children are welcome to play on the playground with the oval open to be used for a picnic.
Date: Saturday, 14 Dec
Hours: 10 am - 2 pm
Venue: Park Orchards Primary School,
1 Bowmore Ave, Park Orchards
Entry: Gold coin donation appreciated
Contact: parkorchardsmarket@gmail.com
CHINESE ENAMEL ART WORKSHOP
Learn cloisonné enamel painting, an ancient art form blending tradition and modernity, and create your own translucent, richly coloured works.
Date: Wednesday, 29 Jan 2025
Hours: 2:30 pm - 4 pm
Venue: The Pines Library,
181 Reynolds Rd, Doncaster East
Entry: Free, but registration required
Contact: Pines Library 9877 8550
CHINESE SPRING FESTIVAL COUPLET WORKSHOP
Visit the Doncaster Library for hands-on tutoring and a live demonstration of Spring Festival couplets, hosted by the Manningham Chinese Senior Calligraphy Club. Marvel at the calligraphy exhibition and enjoy exciting giveaways.
Date: Saturday, 25 Jan 2025
Hours: 1 pm - 3 pm
Venue: Doncaster Library,
687 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster
Entry: Free
Contact: Doncaster Library 9877 8500
PRIDE NIGHT AT AQUARENA
Pride Night is a gym and swim night for the LGBTIA+ community and allies. Listen to some music with a DJ, drag artists, and participate in the activities and fitness classes.
Date: Sunday, 2 Feb 2025
Hours: 5 pm - 8 pm
Venue: Aquarena, 139- 153 Williamsons Rd,
Templestowe Lower
Entry: Free
Contact: Manningham Council 9840 9333
