This week – February 18th to February 24th

So, is everyone all recovered from the weekend? Did you enjoy the multitude of events? Are you ready for a new week? ‘Cause it’s coming at you, ready or not (and it didn’t even count to 10!)

Gembrook Market 24 Feb
Sunday, 24 February 2019 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Gembrook Community Centre
Gembrook-Pakenham Road, Gembrook, Victoria 3783
Come along to our market on Sunday 24 February and enjoy the summer sunshine!The Gembrook Market will be on from 9am to 2pm at the Gembrook Community Centre. There is plenty of free parking in the carpark just out front.Sample the wonderful food available, which typically includes noodles, gourmet burgers, satay skewers, sweet treats and a classic sausage sizzle(it is Australia Day weekend after all). You can also get your fresh coffee.There will be plenty of stalls both inside and outside of the Gembrook Community Centre.The Community Centre is located just off Main Road on Gembrook-Pakenham Rd next to the playground and skate park.
New stallholders and volunteers welcome, contact the Market Coordinator on 0437 664 121

Bunyip Historical Society’s first meeting for 2019.
Thursday 21st February at 7:00pm at the “RSL room” at the Bunyip Hall, Main Street, Bunyip.
For more information email [email protected] or phone 0419 156 844

Friday, 22 February 2019 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Outlook Vic
24 Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham, Victoria 3810
Making Strides are bringing their hugely successful Night Market formula to Pakenham!!
A beautiful evening to share with family & friends, browse the indoor market with a glass of bubbly for a gold coin donation to Peter Mac Cancer Centre, outdoors are the food trucks, bar, jumping castle and live Accoustic Music.
Sit back and relax at the end of the working week.

Thursday, 28 February 2019 from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Emerald Lake Park, Victoria, Australia
Emerald Lake Rd, Emerald, Victoria, Australia 3782
Eagles Nest Theatre Company presents ‘Women of Troy’.Written in 415BC, Euripides’s play is centred during the turbulent Trojan war and the falling of the City of Troy under the waring Spartan Army. Contrary to many other works of the age, Euripides’s play focuses on the lives of the women of ancient Troy. With their city destroyed, their husbands and families gone, the women of Troy must face this traumatic event and survive a tragedy that shapes their lives and changes their world forever.The drama invokes strikingly current parallels to the issues women are still facing in our modern world such as segregation, violence, abuse and objectifying. Both reflective and confrontational, the play asks the question; ‘how far have we really come’?Eagles Nest Theatre is presenting this play as part of their continuing celebration of Women’s Theatre. So bring your friends, a picnic hamper and relax in the outdoor surroundings while soaking up a summer days’ performance.Women of Troy is an outdoor live event involving drama, music, dance, circus & visual art forms. Women of Troy will feature a large ensemble of strong female and gender-fluid performers from diverse backgrounds.TICKETS
Pre-purchased online: $32 per adult, $26 per concession
Tickets at the door: $35 per adult, $28 per concession

A Guide to Cardinia Over 40s Ladies Coffee Club runs weekly. Join the group and look out for the next meetup time and date

Saturday, 23 February 2019 from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Timbertop Estate
325 Princes Highway, Officer, Victoria, Australia 3809
Join us for a movie night in the park.
6:30pm – Meet your neighbours, find your perfect viewing spot. BBQ, drinks and popcorn available.
7:30pm – Movie starts.
$2 tokens will be available to purchase sausage in bread, popcorn and drinks.
5 FREE tokens will be given to each Timbertop Resident Group Household membership ($10 value)
Timbertop Residents Group memberships purchased on the night will be eligible for 5 FREE tokens.
To purchase a membership prior to event, please click the link
https://timbertopestate.com.au/residents/become-a-member/
This family event is proudly presented by the Timbertop Residents Group.
Please note; Alcohol is not permitted and we reserve the right to cancel or postpone this event due to inclement weather.
For further enquiries on this event or memberships please email; [email protected]

*** YAKKERBOO ANNOUNCEMENT ***
We are again this year having live music, carnival, food trucks and fireworks on the Saturday night and we are seeking some young local bands to play on the night.
Anyone interested please email Simone at [email protected] Details in the attached.

Celebrating International Mother Language Day will be first of its kind. We are planning to make the event colourful and memorable. We are inviting community leaders from various cultures to participate and contribute. We are engaging with local schools, language schools and cultural groups to participate. We are also getting in touch with local government and businesses to assist and support us for this great cause. We have invited local and state government representatives to come and join us on this occasion. Some of the planned activities are:
• Pay tribute to ‘Language Martyrs’ – those who sacrificed their lives for mother language in Bangladesh and other countries. A monument representing the Language Martyrs will be decorated with flowers from participants.
• Cultural programs will be performed by representatives of various cultures, which may include folk songs, dances and theatrical performances.
• Exhibition of letters and words of various languages drawn by children. The drawings will be done by children from primary, secondary, high schools and language schools.
• Book Fair
• Food stalls and food trucks filled with delicious flavours and tastes.
• Stalls selling items from various cultures.
• Entertainment for children including face painting, rides and jumping castles.
• National dress parade by each participating community.

Saturday, 23 February 2019 at 12:00 pm
Bunyip Recreation Reserve
Bunyip Recreation Reserve, Bunyip, Victoria 3815
Come join us at the 4th Annual Bunyip Rodeo.
An action packed family fun day with loads of entertainment.
Food trucks, kids amusements & bar facilities.
Tickets available through Eventbrite
General Admission – Adult $25.00
General Admission – Child 5 – 16 years $10.00
Age concession only Enjoy all the action of the rodeo from a private VIP enclosure $10.00
General Admission – Family (2 adults / 2 children) $60.00

Saturday, 23 February 2019 from 20:00-22:30
Cardinia Cultural Centre
40 Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham, Victoria 3810
Tickets · $35-$45
Cardinia Performing Arts Company (CPAC) is delighted to present their production Strictly Ballroom this February and March.A spectacular cast tells the renowned story (based on Baz Luhrmann’s real life experiences) of Aussie ballroom dancer Scott Hastings (Oliver Thomson) who gets disqualified at a lead up dance competition for the Pan Pacific Grand Prix for improvising and dancing his own steps. Featuring an hilarious script by Luhrmann and Craig Pearce, adapted by Terry Johnson.

Saturday, 23 February 2019 from 6:30 pm -11:00 pm
Cardinia Cultural Centre
40 Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham, Victoria 3810
The Victorian Homeless Fund (VHF) has aimed to break the homelessness cycle by building houses for some of the most vulnerable in the community, including women and children who may be escaping domestic violence. By attending the night you will be helping SJD Homes and VHF raise funds to build two homes for this extremely important cause.Join us for this Cocktail event of the year! Tickets include fantastic live entertainment, beer, wine, soft drink & roving gourmet finger food. Live auction, raffles, prizes and dancing!Tickets: $120pp
Entertainment:
Plush (Gippsland’s Premier Cover Band)
Australia’s #1 Comedy Ventriloquist, Darren Carr.If you can’t make it to the night but would like to make a donation you can do so by depositing to the following account:
The Fundraiser Account
BSB: 033 636
Acc No: 397 219
For any enquiries contact: [email protected]

22 Feb at 5:30 pm to 23 Feb 12:30 pm
Relay for Life
Pakenham, Victoria
Relay For Life is an overnight community event where teams participate in a relay-style walk or run to raise funds for Cancer Council Victoria.
Full details of all events and happenings, visit their Facebook page.

Sunday, 24 February 2019 at 10:00 am
Lang Lang Showgrounds Reserve
Westernport Rd, Lang Lang, Victoria 3984
Play for fitness, fun and friendship at our family orientated club!
We are looking for junior players (boys and girls) from 4 to 16 years of age!
We are also looking for players for our women’s and men’s teams!
Come down for small sided games, speak to club officials and registrations will also be available on the day!
For more info call club president Brian Corr on 0400 739 506

Friday, 22 February 2019 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cockatoo Returned and Services Club (R.S.L.)
20 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Cockatoo, Victoria 3781
On Day 7 of the baton ride, the ride will stop at Cockatoo RSL sub branch around 3-4pm.
This is their 3rd ride and it is to raise awareness for PTSD affecting veterans and 1st responders.
Money raised will go to Whiskeys Wish, who provide and train assistance dogs for sufferers

Sunday, 24 February 2019 from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
The Bandstand @ Emerald Lake Park, Emerald Lake Rd
The Summer Music Series concerts are free, family-friendly events held every Sunday afternoon during February at Emerald Lake Park. The concerts feature local and visiting musicians.FREE event – no bookings required. Proudly delivered to our community by Cardinia Shire Council and community partner 3MDR (Mountain District Radio).>> Rich Davies & The Low Road <<
With a poet’s heart and rocker’s soul, Rich Davies & The Low Road deliver a “foot-stomping contemporary folk attack” (Mick Thomas). The Golden Guitar 2018 nominee has been hailed as “The Pogues meets Springsteen”.The award-winning songwriter and his rousing band have been wowing audiences across Australia, as they peel back the skin of rock’n’roll to expose bones of folk and roots. The Low Road are renowned for their raucous live show and heart-stopping harmonies, traversing tender ballads to impassioned stompers. Placing song craft front and centre, Davies’ heart-wrung voice leads the charge.

Emerald Cricket Club $1,000 draw & Retro kit night
Saturday, 23 February 2019 from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Chandler Road Reserve
Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Emerald, Victoria, Australia 3173
Time to dig out the vintage cricket tops / hats etc and dress up in your retro club gear for the reverse draw raffle !Tickets $50 each include
1 ticket in the reverse draw
Bbq dinner
Nibbles
Drink specials1st Prize $1,000
2nd Prize $300
3rd Prize $200We have 75 tickets available and if we sell them all then we will increase the prize money

Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre
10-12 Salisbury Road, Beaconsfield Upper, Victoria 3808
Laughter really is the best medicine.
Come along to laugh, de-stress and feel healthier and happier!
Classes suit all abilities, and are great for meeting new people.
Cost is by donation only to cover cost of hall hire.

Saturday, 23 February 2019 from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Arcadia – The heart of Officer
10 Accord Avenue, Officer, Victoria, Australia 3809
Satterley and Arcadia are happy to confirm details of our upcoming Moonlight Cinema for residents and the surrounding community.Screening, “The Little Vampire” – a story of Rudolph, a thirteen year old vampire who befriends a mortal of the same age and together they attempt to save Rudolph’s family from a notorious vampire hunter!We will also be naming the winner of our recent Park Naming Competition plus launching the brand new Satterley Arcadia Community App!Location: Harmony Place Park
When: Saturday 23 February 2019
Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm (movie commencing at sunset, approx. 8:40pm)Cost: FREE~ Free popcorn
~ First 300 hot drinks free
~ $2 sausage sizzle run by Officer Primary School
~ Visit from fire fighters on a fire truck
~ Jumping castle
~ Face painter
~ Giveaways

BYO picnic & seating.

This is a FREE (non-alcoholic) event, all welcome. This is not a ticketed event – simply come along on the night and enjoy the movie!