community diary

Chistmas Carols
BELGRAVE Region Action Group presents Belgrave Community Carols. This annual event is on Friday 12 December, from 7pm. This year the event will be held indoors at Mater Christi College. Free sausages/vegie burgers. Free facepaining, balloonologist and magician, plus Santa, raffle prizes. Bring a rug to sit on. Contact 0414 293 922.
Treasures and gifts sale and exhibition
THE Hut Gallery will be hosting a sale of a variety of arts and crafts including pottery, bead work, textiles, jewellery, pictures framed and unframed, cards, exhibition of artworks in different media by members. Closes Sunday 7 December, open Sunday 11am to 4pm. For details phone 9758 8955 or visit our website http://thehutgallery.wordpress.com. Gallery hours are Sundays 11am to 4pm. Free admission.
Music at St Margaret’s
THE final Music at St Margaret’s for the year will be held on Sunday 7 December, at 2.30pm. This is our annual orchestra afternoon featuring the Dandenong Ranges Orchestra and friends under the direction of John Collins. Admission is by a gold coin donation which includes a light afternoon tea. The location is St Margaret’s Uniting Church, Hull Road, Mooroolbark. On that day the church will also be having an alternative Christmas market with a variety of goods on offer. Further inquiries to 9735 2779.
Art exhibition
AN exhibition of over 35 acrylic paintings entitled “A Traveller Through Colour and Form” by the local artist Mari Metcalfe starts on 5 December at the Burrinja Gallery and runs through December and January. Mari has lived in different countries and interprets what she has experienced through colourful and semi-abstract images. Do not miss this opportunity to share in her imagination.
Monbulk market day
SATURDAY 6 December is the date for the summer Monbulk market in the park, foyer and halls at St George’s Anglican Church on the corner of Main Street and Silvan Roads in Monbulk, between 9am and 1pm. Excellent Christmas shopping opportunities with stalls selling everything from art, craft, food, fashion, jewellery and woodworks. Stall holder inquiries 9756 6038.
Sisters for Selby Folk
TWIN sister singer/songwriters Alanna and Alicia have charmed festival audiences around Australia with equal parts of heart, humour and sparkle. See them perform at Selby Folk Club on Friday 5 December at Selby House, Charles Street, Selby, 8pm. Entry is $10. Christmas Cards
LEARN how to make handmade quality Christmas cards with Tim Spencer at Belgrave library on Wednesday 3 December at 1.30pm. Free event but bookings preferred 9754 7266.
Book launch
JOIN the Mount Evelyn History Group in celebrating the book launch of “Morrison House Changed a Community” at 1.30pm Sunday 7 December at Hardy House, Mount Evelyn RSL, 49 Birmingham Road. RSVP to historygroup@mountevelyn.vic.au or to 9736 2935. For more info go to the Mount Evelyn History Group Facebook Page.
Affordable Art Sale
A wide selection of original framed and unframed paintings at bargain prices will be on sale at Sherbrooke Gallery. Starting at 11am on Saturday 6 December. Held at 62 Monbulk Road, Belgrave. For details call 9754 4264.
Seniors classes
SHERBROOKE U3A (Upwey) term four is on now. Line dancing, seniors exercise, tai chi, Mah Jong, bush walking and other activities. All retired and semi-retired persons are welcome. Classes are held at Upwey Seniors Community Centre behind Upwey Shops. Inquiries on 9754 3339.
Weight meeting
THE TAKE Off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club is looking for men and women to come on board. The club meets from 10.45am to 12.15pm on Tuesday mornings at Mount Evelyn RSL, 49 Birmingham Road. Call Joan on 9737 0397.
Child care
EMERALD Community House is offering childcare on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call 5968 3881 or email emhouse@iinet.net.au.
New club
THE newly-formed not-for-profit club meets on Fridays from 7.30pm to 9pm at The Hub, lower level at Monbulk Living and Learning Centre. $5 for members, $10 for visitors or $40 annual fee. All ages are welcome. Call Jenie on 9752 1213.
Emerald market
EMERALD Market is held on the third Sunday of the month on Kilvington Drive, from 9am-3pm. Call 5968 3881 or visit emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au for details.
African drums
AFRICAN drumming classes will be held on Wednesday evenings at the Tin Shed in Belgrave, with beginners classes from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, $15 for concession holders or $18 for adults, and intermediate classes from 7.30pm to 9pm for $18 for concessions or $20 for adults. Call 0421 150 255.
Kallista Kinder
KALLISTA Kindergarten has limited vacancies for 2015. A Reggio Emilia inspired program including Nature Kinder. Fifteen hours per week for four year olds and five hours per week for three year olds. For further information please contact enrolments on 0408 536 087, atwww.kallistakindergarten.com.au or at enrolment@kallistakindergarten.com.au.
Occasional Childcare
OUR Occasional Childcare program is just that: there are no lock-in contracts its purely affordable child care on a need basis. Our program provides your child with a fun, social and playful outlet allowing you some well earned time out recharge, attend an appointment or just be hands free to spend a morning doing other things. Held on Wednesdays from 9.30am to 12.30pm or Fridays from 9.30am to 1.30pm. Phone: 9754 2039 or selby@selbyhouse.com.au