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CHILDREN'S INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS WITH BARKING SPIDER VISUAL THEATRE
Saturday 11 March, 2.30pm–4.30pm
Children and their families are invited to join the Barking Spider Visual Theatre in these vibrant and engaging interactive workshops, which explore the concept of home, family life, identity and domestic spaces.
Age group: four to 11
Tickets: $5 per child.
Bookings are essential.
www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/gallery
HEARTWORKS - FAMILY LIFE PARENT WORKSHOP
Heartworks is running workshops in the Sandringham area addressing the following topics: "Can't get through to your pre-teen or teen!" and "Is the frustration affecting your relationship?" Then click on the link below to view the flyer. For further information please go to heartworks.com.au, email heartworks@familylife.com.au or phone 8599 5488.
Date: Saturday 4 March, 12noon – 8pm
Location: Halley Park, Jasper Road, Bentleigh
Groove and Graze is a family friendly event in your own backyard!
Join us for our newest series of three events Groove and Graze where you can feast your senses with a variety of food trucks, a pop-up bar, roving performances and great DJ tunes!
Suitable for the whole family. Dogs on leashes are welcome except in bar areas. No bookings required.
For further information, contact Council's Service Centre on 9524 3333 or see www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/groove
PARTY IN THE PARK AND PET EXPO - ALLNUTT PARK
Date: Sunday, 19 March 10am–4pm
Location: Allnutt Park, Wheatley Road, McKinnon
Bring your family, friends and pets to Council’s Party in the Park and Pet Expo. Main stage entertainment will be hosted by Janet McLeod and will include live shows from Paw Patrol, Cat in the Hat as well as community performances. Come and meet roving performers Corina the Caterpillar and White Rabbit — the larger than life friendly animals.
There will also be a Pet Expo showcasing various animal societies, demonstrations and products for your pets. Not to be missed is the exciting crowd-stopping animal handlers and annual Pet Parade competition at 2:20pm.
For further information, contact Council's Service Centre on 9524 3333 www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/pipand www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/pet-expo
Event date: Opens Wednesday 8 March; closes 5pm Wednesday 19 April
Award Ceremony: Sunday 25 June
The 2017 My Brother Jack Awards, now in its 22nd year, is a wonderful opportunity for writing and photography enthusiasts to showcase their talents and be in the running for some fantastic prizes! This highly regarded competition is open to people who live, work or study in the City of Glen Eira.
There are prizes for short stories and poetry in the categories of Primary; Junior Secondary; Senior Secondary; and Open. There are also prizes for photography in the categories of Junior; Youth; and Open. All Early Years art and photography entries will receive a participation certificate and small gift.
Applications open Wednesday 8 March and close 5pm Wednesday 19 April.
The winners of each category will be announced at an Awards Ceremony on Sunday 25 June at Glen Eira Town Hall –Theatrette.
For more information visit to www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/mbj
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ORMOND FOOTBALL CLUB
Ormond Amateur Football Club is forming its first Women's Football Team. For further information please click on the following link.
COUNSELLING & HOLISTIC THERAPIES
Michelle Rozen, who has a wide range of experience including Teacher, Medicine Practitioner and Counsellor is offering services in Counselling and Holistic Therapies in the Bentleigh area. Please refer to the attached link for further information.