An exciting exhibition showing a fantastic range of artists and styles from across Indigenous Australia.
Featured artists include Jack Dale, Lin Onus and Rover Thomas.
Open from 10.00am-5.00pm, Tuesdays-Fridays and the exhibition is free of charge.
LOCATION: Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill PHONE: 9262 6590
The Better Health Course-Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
to Tuesday, 19 August 2008
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Whitehorse Community Health Service is running Better Health Course.
This 6 weeks course, aims to help improve the health of people with long term conditions such as diabetes, artritis, asthma, heart problems, lung problems and others. You will be working with a trained chronic condition Peer-Leader, who understands what it is like to live with a chronic condition.
LOCATION: Whitehorse Community Health Service, 43 Carrington Road, Box Hill 3128 CONTACT NAME: Rani Marina or Catherine McGrath PHONE: 9890 2220 EMAIL: rmarina@wchs.org.au WEB: www.wchs.org.au
Nunawading Community Centre - Tai Chi
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
to Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Box Hill South Neighbourhood House - Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
to Tuesday, 19 August 2008
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Do you look at cryptic crosswords in the paper or magazine and wonder what they are all about? Come and learn how to decode the clues! Have fun solving the crosswords in a friendly atmosphere.
Cost: Gold coin donation each week.
LOCATION: 47 Kitchener Street, Box Hill South 3128 CONTACT NAME: Geraldine Farrell PHONE: 9898 8270 EMAIL: bhsnh@netspace.net.au
Chapel on Station Gallery - Voice for the Voiceless Art Exhibition
Thursday, 31 July 2008
to Wednesday, 13 August 2008
7:00 PM
Guest speaker Kristen Hobby, explores the question of 'How might we care for those who are marginalized in our society'.
The joint exhibition displays works that confront our ways of seeing the world, and offer voice to those who are often silenced, including those who are mentally ill, refugees or alone.
Experience the exotic tastes and tradition of different cultures as we celebrate the contributions that refugees make to the community on Reguee Migrant Sunday.
Bookings essential and to be made by 25 August 2008.
LOCATION: Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill CONTACT NAME: Leonie Boyle PHONE: 9262 6101 EMAIL: leonie.boyle@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Greek Orthodox Community's 40th Anniversary
Saturday, 2 August 2008
to Sunday, 3 August 2008
Backgammon Tournament
PHONE: 9808 7657
Strathdon Foothills Auxiliary - Trash and Treasure
Saturday, 2 August 2008
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Held on the first Saturday of each month
LOCATION: Rear of Strathdon, entry via Cheryl Street, 17 Jolimont Road, Forest Hill CONTACT NAME: Joan Harper PHONE: 9878 4645
Box Hill Historical society - Family History Week
Saturday, 2 August 2008
to Sunday, 10 August 2008
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Held at the Rear of the Box Hill Town Hall.
LOCATION: 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill PHONE: 9285 4808
Whitehorse Council - Meet Your Central Ward Councillors
Saturday, 2 August 2008
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Residents can meet their Councillors Peter Allan and Hayley Clarke.
LOCATION: Blackburn North Shopping Centre, Corner Springfield and Williams Road, Blackburn North PHONE: 9262 6336
Whitehorse Film Society presents Volver
Saturday, 2 August 2008
7:30 PM
Raimunda lives in Madrid with her daughter Paula and her husband Paco, who is always drunk. When the old aunt dies the situation changes and the past returns (volver) in a twist of mystery and suspense.
LOCATION: Waratah Room, Whitehorse Centre, 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading CONTACT NAME: Laurie Maher or Jenny Powell PHONE: 9800 1825 or 9803 3003 EMAIL: wolmaher@hotmail.com WEB: home.vicnet.net.au/~whfs
Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies - National Family History Week
Sunday, 3 August 2008
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Experienced researchers available to help you discover your family history.
At these working bees tools can be provided but spades are useful as well as mattocks, buckets and gloves as activities include planting and mulching as well as weeding.
LOCATION: Blackburn Creeklands CONTACT NAME: Mary Crouch PHONE: 9894 3025 EMAIL: mshort@deakin.edu.au
Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies - National Family History Week
Sunday, 3 August 2008
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Experienced researchers available to help you discover your family history.
Box Hill South Neighbourhood House - Babywatch - babysitting training program for 13-16 year olds
Tuesday, 5 August 2008
to Tuesday, 26 August 2008
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
A course for young people who are thinking about or already babysitting. Through demostration and practice you will learn how to care for babies and children. Topics covered will include nappy changing and feeding, appropriate toys and games, bedtime issues, tips for a safe baby sitting experience and safety in the home. Conducted by a qualified child care worker. Book early for this popular class!
Cost: $65.00 (includes a manual)
LOCATION: 47 Kitchener Street, Box Hill South 3128 CONTACT NAME: Geraldine Farrell PHONE: 9898 8270 EMAIL: bhsnh@netspace.net.au
Box Hill and District Scottish Society - Scottish Country Dancing
Tuesday, 5 August 2008
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Held every Tuesday Night.
Beginners and then Mixed Level Session.
Cost: $5.00
LOCATION: 107 Broughton Road, Surrey Hills CONTACT NAME: Ian or Julia PHONE: 9890 2546
Held at the Box Hill South Family Centre
LOCATION: 1228a Riversale Road (Rotary Court), Box Hill South CONTACT NAME: Environmental Health Office PHONE: 9262 6197
Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre - Italian Conversation
Blackburn High School - Don Burrow's 80th Birthday
Friday, 8 August 2008
7:30 PM
This event features a swinging cabaret dinner dance with guests.
Tickets: $120.00 includes a three course dinner
LOCATION: The Centre Ivanhoe, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe PHONE: 9562 1603
Mitcham RSL - Free Evening of Musical Entertainment - Mondo Rose
Friday, 8 August 2008
7:30 PM
No more winter blues with popular local band "MONDO ROSE" playing classic favourites from the past to present. No time to organise that social function or get a group of friends together for a night out? We totally understand where you are coming from and we are here to make your day. You are cordially invited to come down to the Mitcham RSL (remember it's FREE ENTRY). We will entertain all ages with tunes to keep you on the dance floor and the venue provides great meals (bookings required). We would love to see you. You will be happy that you came along as we love to share our passion for music and great conversation with everyone that we meet.
LOCATION: Mitcham RSL, 26 McDowall Street, Mitcham PHONE: 9873 1792
Whitehorse Centre - A Man For All Seasons
Friday, 8 August 2008
8:00 PM
This play provides a glimpse into the life and death of Sir Thomas More, Chancellor to Henry VII of England.
Whitehorse Council - Meet Your Central Ward Councillors
Saturday, 9 August 2008
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Residents can meet their Central Ward Councillors, Peter Allan and Hayley Clarke.
LOCATION: Blackburn Village Shopping Centre (outside Commonwealth Bank), South Parade, Blackburn PHONE: 9262 6336
Mitcham Community House - Journaling
Saturday, 9 August 2008
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A form of self-expression and a powerful reflective learning tool that can help you understand yourself and your place in the world and unlock those things that are stopping you from reaching your goals.
Scout Function
LOCATION: Scout Hall, Corner Elgar Road and Box Hill Crescent, Box Hill PHONE: 9808 6577
Whitehorse Farmers Market
Sunday, 10 August 2008
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Over 70 vendors with goods that include fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, meat, fish, game meats, relishes and chutneys, pates, pasta, smoked goods, potted herbs, in fact, almost everything from the grower to you, because that is the essence of a Farmers' Market.
Operated by the six Rotary Clubs and the Rotaract Club in the City of Whitehorse with net proceeds being invested back into our community.
Join us for a lovely lunch. Good company guaranteed. We will choose a different venue each month.
LOCATION: 57 Linda Avenue, Box Hill North CONTACT NAME: Ava McKinnon PHONE: 9899 7660 EMAIL: kerrimuirnh@optusnet.com.au WEB: members.optusnet.com.au/~kerrimiurnh
Infant Immunisation Program
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Held at Livingstone Primary School
LOCATION: Multi Purpose Room, Livingstone Road, Vermont South CONTACT NAME: Environmental Health Office PHONE: 9262 6197
Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre - Caring for the Carers
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Held at Box Hill Town Hall Community Hub.
Facilitated by Kathy Collet, Mental Health Fellowship Victoria
Mitcham Community House - Writing Family Histories
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Does someone in your family have stories to tell? Record their memoirs using techniques from this course to keep family stories alive for future generations.
Box Hill South Neighbourhood House - Ebay for Beginners
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for this very informative workshop on how to buy and sell on Ebay. Learn about fees, what to do when your listing closes, how to attach photos, accepting credit card payments, using Pay Pal etc. This session will get you started! Seniors welcome. Notes included.
Cost: $15.00
LOCATION: 47 Kitchener Street, Box Hill South CONTACT NAME: Geraldine Farrell PHONE: 9898 8270 EMAIL: bhsnh@netspace.net.au
Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre - Poetry Reading
Friendship Club supporting the Smith Family.
LOCATION: Box Hill Golf Club CONTACT NAME: Helen Messer PHONE: 9889 9681 or 0412 350 518 EMAIL: messer.helen@gmail.com
Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society - Discussion Evenint
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
7:00 PM
Topics:-
- environmental issues facing Victoria - your local achievements and challenges - what support you need to protect your local environment - your thoughts on our activities and priorities
Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided.
LOCATION: Field Naturalist Club of Victoria, 1 Gardenia Street, Blackburn PHONE: 9341 8101 EMAIL: helen.vine@envict.org.au
Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies - Family History Area Meeting
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
8:00 PM
Museums Victoria: What records are there and where are they kept?
Saturday, 16 August 2008
to Monday, 18 August 2008
An educational experience of depth and quality for pre-school girls and boys from 6 months to 5 years old.
This August, PLC presents the ELC Art Show, showcasing the work of girls and boys from the age of 3-4 years.
Each of the 200 children attending the ELC will have at least five individual artworks on display - a perfect exhibition for the family.
Artworks include paintings, drawings, collages, recycled items, sewing, clay work and wire sculptures. Large class canvasses will be auctioned off during the exhibition. Canvasses will go to the highest bidder at 4pm on the Saturday, and all money raised will be donated to a children's charity.
Whitehorse Film Society presents A Prairie Home Companion
Saturday, 16 August 2008
7:30 PM
A fictionalized look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America?s most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others compete for their moment of glory.
LOCATION: Waratah Room, Whitehorse Centre, 397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading CONTACT NAME: Laurie Maher or Jenny Powell PHONE: 9800 1825 or 9803 3003 EMAIL: wolmaher@hotmail.com WEB: home.vicnet.net.au/~whfs
Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies - Family History Area Meeting
Sunday, 17 August 2008
1:30 PM
Bendigo Caledonian Society
LOCATION: St Killians Parish Centre, 118 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo PHONE: 9877 3789 EMAIL: info@aigs.org.au
Box Hill South Neighbourhood House - Writers Group
Sunday, 17 August 2008
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
A vibrant writers group with publications to its credit.
Cost: $3.00
LOCATION: 47-49 Kitchener Street, Box Hill South PHONE: 9898 8270 EMAIL: bhsnh@netspace.net.au
Box Hill and District Scottish Society - Welsh Dancing
Sunday, 17 August 2008
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Held every Sunday afternoon.
Cost: $5.00
LOCATION: 107 Broughton Road, Surrey Hills CONTACT NAME: Ian or Julia PHONE: 9890 2546
Surrey Hills Neigbourhood Centre - Historical Society
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
to Thursday, 28 August 2008
A program run for men who are retired over the age of 55.
This exhibition will feature their work.
LOCATION: 470 Station Street, Box Hill PHONE: 9895 8888 WEB: www.bhcac.com.au
Box Hill South Neighbourhood House - What can I do with my digital camera photos?
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
10:30 AM - 12:00 NOON
Do you have a digital camera and don't quite know what to do with your photos. This workshop will show you how to email, edit and store photos on your computer. You will also learn how to copy to CD and more! This workshop is suitable for beginners and over 50's. Contact us for more details or to book in!
The majority of older drivers are rightly proud of their good driving record. This class room based course offers the opportunity for drivers to upgrade their skills, build upon their experience and continue to be responsible, roadworthy drivers.
This class runs until 9th September 2008 (4 weeks)
Proudly presented by the City of Whitehorse and ROADSAFE Victoria.
Elgar Contact Meeting - Whitehorse Community - Friends of OECUSSI
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
8:00 PM
Held at Burgess Family Centre.
LOCATION: 15 Barwon Street, Box Hill North CONTACT NAME: John Bredhauer PHONE: 9890 0128 EMAIL: elgar_contact@hotmail.com.
Infant Immunisation Program
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Held at the Burgess Family Centre
LOCATION: 15 Barwon Street, Box Hill North CONTACT NAME: Environmental Health Office PHONE: 9262 6197
National Seniors Meeting
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
1:30 PM
Whitehorse/Box Hill Branch.
Held at Box Hill Community Arts Centre.
LOCATION: 470 Station Street, Box Hill CONTACT NAME: Ian Mathers PHONE: 9801 3131 EMAIL: ahneate@spiritmail.com.au
Surrey Hills Neighbourhood House - Foreign Film Club
Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies - A 19th Century Vogue
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
8:00 PM
Phrenology (character and mental powers are indicated by the shape of the skull)
LOCATION: U3A Complex, Fair Park Reserve, Park Boulevard, Ferntree Gully PHONE: 9877 3789 EMAIL: info@aigs.org.au
Box Hill Community Arts Centre - Pottery Taster
Thursday, 21 August 2008
to Thursday, 11 September 2008
A four week program introducing the basics of handbuilding, throwing pots on the wheel, glazing and finishing.
Cost: $75.00
LOCATION: 470 Station Street, Box Hill PHONE: 9895 8888 WEB: www.bhcac.com.au
Kerrimuir Neighbourhood House - Rejuvenational Facial Massage
Thursday, 21 August 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Understand the ageing process and learn easy practical techniques so you can age gracefully. Slowing down the ageing process is just at your fingertips.
Vermont South Sustainability Street - The Power of Community
Thursday, 21 August 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Public Screening.
When Cuba lost access to Soviet oil in the early 1990's, the country faced an immediate crisis. Cuba transitioned from large, fossil fuel intensive farming to small, less energy-intensive organic farms and urban gardens, and from a highly industrial society to a more sustainable one.
There are lessons in this for Australia today.
LOCATION: 9 Karobran Drive, Vermont South CONTACT NAME: Liza Price PHONE: 9262 6433 EMAIL: liza.price@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Kerrimuir Neighbourhood House - Neighbourhood Watch - Box Hill Sector
Topic: The Story of the Tesselaar Flower and Bulb Farm
LOCATION: Strabane Chapel Hall, Strabane Avenue, North Mont Albert CONTACT NAME: Jennifer Elder PHONE: 9285 4808 EMAIL: eldergh@optusnet.com.au
Mitcham Community House - Introduction to Internet and Email
Friday, 22 August 2008
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Using Microsoft Explorer and Outlook.
Learn about connecting, searching, emailing etc.
This class runs until 12th September 2008 (5 weeks)
Scouts and Guides of Whitehorse and Maroondah Districts - Roll the Dice
Friday, 22 August 2008
to Saturday, 30 August 2008
8:00 PM
When our group of bored teens find a board game they are about to embark on a journey they could never have imagined.
Monopoly, the game of life and killer bunnies, have nothing on this game. Travel to prehistoric times, join in on Brian's happy day and see Ned Kelly like you've never seen him before.
These are just some of the things you will experience when you visit Whitehorse Showtime's 44th season, as we 'Roll the Dice'
Box Hill Hospital, Health Promotion Unit - Gentle Exercise for Seniors