Community concert
A Sunday afternoon concert will be held on 27 October 2.30pm at the Darron Honey Centre, Healesville. Enjoy an hour of chamber music by Yarra Ranges musicians, featuring works by Mozart, Schumann, Dvorak and Percy Grainger. Entry by donation with proceeds supporting HICCI.
Yarra Ranges Economic Centre
YREC is hosting an Open Day on Saturday 12 October at 12pm to celebrate securing their future. This event will give visitors an opportunity to see our site and meet our small business tenants and seek advice.
Meet the author
Yarra Junction Library is hosting two free meet the author sessions:
Heather Ellis author of Timeless on the Silk Road on Saturday 19 October 11am.
Kerry Tucker author of The Prisoner on Monday 28 October 2pm.
St.Mary’s Trivia Night
The Upper Yarra Anglican Parish will be holding a fundraising Trivia Night at St.Mary’s Hall, 3360 Warburton Highway, Warburton on Saturday 26 October 7pm. Entry cost $15 per person. Come along for trivia, a silent auction, raffles, games and prizes.
Supper provided. For bookings, call 0497 632 002.
St John’s Fete
St John’s Anglican Church will be holding their fete on Saturday 12 October from 9am-2pm at 5-7 Symons Street, Healesville. Books, plants, bric-a-brac (white elephant), toys, jams and preserves, cakes, slices and a sausage sizzle will be available on the day.
U3A Upper Yarra
U3A Upper Yarra are hosting their annual meeting where locals can take the opportunity to hear and see the range of activities on offer from U3A. The meeting will take place at Yarra Junction Bowling Club on Friday 18 October at 2pm. Inquiries: 5967 1702
Women 4 Women
Join other women to enjoy a tour around a local garden in Badger Creek on 24 October 2pm to learn about medicinal weeds and garden plants. Learn how to identify and use them, then share an afternoon tea. BYO chair and mug 27 October 2pm to book,visit https://bit.ly/2kzBPNe or contact 5962 5982.
Wanderslore Sanctuary Open Day
Enjoy guided and self-guided walks in the Wanderslore Sanctuary Open Day at Launching Place on Sunday 27 October from 10am-4pm. Visitors can view a linocut display by Lilydale High School’s art students in honour of the school’s 100th anniversary and in connection with former teacher Constance Coleman, who donated this property to the Trust for Nature. Inquiries: 0409 235 498.
Bush Tucker Class
Come along for a Bush Tucker class hosted by teacher Peter Lorback. The class will be held at Badger Creek Old School at 5pm on Tuesday 15 October. Learn about the abundant native plants, which can be foraged, cultivated and harvested in our local area. $10/$5 conc. Bookings essential. Inquiries : 0400 494966 or doris.pozzi@dorianwelles.com.au
Carers Hub
The Carers Hub will be a space were carers can come along, recharge, connect. Monthly activities include crafting and collecting information about disability services from Sunday 13 October 1.30pm at the Healesville Living and Learning Centre. To register, visit: https://www.idareu.org.au/events/ or contact info@idareul.org.au
Comedy for a Cause
The Good Life Farm are hosting Comedy for a Cause, a comedy fundraiser night for Friday 18 October at Badger Creek Hall. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/507232780033284/
VIEW Lunch
The next Yarra Valley VIEW Club lunch will take place at the Yering Meadows Golf Club at noon on Tuesday 29 October. Inquiries: 0419 007 728.
Soulsville
Soulsville is an uplifting gospel style choir and an eight week project that will culminate in a performance at the Healesville Music Festival on Sunday 17 November. Those wishing to join the free choir must commit to rehearsal sessions, which take place at the Healesville Senior Citizens Club. Inquiries: catherinenolan@bigpond.com
Art Show
Mount Evelyn and Yarra Valley Art Society is hosting the Yarra Valley Observed exhibition at the Warburton Arts Centre from Friday 6 September to 15 October.
Probus welcome
The Valley Ladies of Healesville Probus Club meets every third Monday of the month at 11am in the seniors club rooms at River Street, Healesville. Probus clubs are for semi or retired people looking to keep their minds active and expand their interests. Inquiries: 5962 1890.
Probus for men
The Men’s Probus Club of Healesville meet every Third Thursday of the month at 9.30am at St Brigid’s Church Hall. Enjoy fellowship and interesting guest speakers with like minded people. Inquiries: 0409 930 750.
Girl Guides
Healesville Girl Guides now meet at the Healesville Scout Hall on Tuesday nights from 6pm. Girls aged 5+ are welcome.
Pathways for carers
The Pathways for Carers project offers carers of people with a disability or mental illness an opportunity to share walks together and to learn more about support and services available. The group meets every fourth Wednesday of every month at Beechworth Bakery. Inquiries: 5962 5982.
Badger Community Meeting
Badger Community Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 4pm at the Badger Creek Old School. Local people work together to make Badger Creek even better. All welcome.
Probus ladies
The Healesville Ladies Probus Club meets every third Friday of the month at 10am in the Senior Citizens Hall. Attendees can enjoy making new friends who will enrich their life in retirement. There’s no fund-raising involved and new members will be made very welcome. Inquiries: 5962 3713.
Community choir
Those who love to sing can join the friendly locals singing their hearts out at the new Healesville Community Choir on the first and third weeks of the month at the Darron Honey Centre at 7pm. Inquiries: 0417 904 862.
Bingo and social activities
Healesville Senior Citizens Club is seeking senior members of the public who would be interested in meeting new people to come along and join their activities. Bingo is held every Friday afternoon from 1pm to 3.30pm and general club meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, featuring lunch and entertainment. Inquiries: 5962 1550.
Grieving parent support
In support with Compassionate Friends of Victoria, a social luncheon group meets in Healesville on the third Wednesday of each month for parents who have lost a child. Inquiries: 5962 3287.
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