Song and dance afternoon
Join Justine Clarke for an afternoon of singing, dancing and fun to raise money for the 4C’s. The event will be hosted by Bass Labor Candidate Jordan Crugnale. Tickets can be purchased for $20/$10 and a family pass at buytickets.at/the4cs/202898
– Thursday 25 October, 4-6pm at the Pakenham Community Hall
Cardinia U3A Craft Fayre
Cardinia U3A are holding their annual Craft Fayre on Friday 26 October. All goods made by the U3A members and will include art, needlework and calligraphy. There will be a range of handmade Christmas cards and decorations and a variety of items suitable for Christmas presents for young and old. Entry is free, but a gold going donation is welcomed.
– Friday 26 October, 10.30am to 3pm at the Pakenham Hall , corner of John and Henry streets, Pakenham
Berwick bush dance
The Berwick and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society Inc. is hosting a Bush Dance. The Briagalong Bush Band will provide entertainment, there will be a two course buffet dinner, silent auction and raffle. $70 a ticket, BYO alcohol. Tickets available via trybooking.com/XNXR
– Friday 26 October, 7pm till late at Akoonah Park Centre
Trivia Night
A fun night out for all ages: bring your food and drinks, but most importantly bring your trivia brain. Silent auctions galore where many go for less than their value! This is a fundraising night for Casey Choir. Book a table or just book a ticket or two. Bookings are essential on 0403 012 453.
– Saturday 27 October – 7pm, Beaconsfield Community Centre, 8 O’Neil Rd, Beaconsfield. Tickets: $20.
Arthritis group
Flower show
On Saturday 27 October the Berwick Anglican Church will conduct its 115th Annual Flower Show at the church. A bright display of flowers is planned and Devonshire Tea refreshments will be served from 2 to 4pm. The Flower Show had its beginnings in 1903 as a “Garden Fete” conducted by the church at the former Berwick Show Grounds in Clyde Road – now Buchanan Park.
Such was the Fete’s success that a decision was taken to conduct a “Grand Chrysanthemum, Flower and Fruit Show” in the following year. This event (the first Flower Show) was held at the Rechibite Hall (now Masonic Lodge) in the High Street in 1904. Prizes were awarded to the winners of the various competitions conducted. A programme of music was arranged, and in addition to the display of flowers and fruit, a number of stalls were in operation – refreshments, produce, jumble and fancy goods, bran pie, sweets and a “work stall”. Bran Pie was in fact a lucky dip – a tub filled with bran in which small gifts were buried.
– Saturday 27 October, from 1pm at the Berwick Anglican Church
Discover sailing
The Lakeside Sailing Club – Pakenham is hosting another Discover Sailing Day on Sunday 28 October at the lake in Lakeside. The free event aims to welcome community members to the world of sailing and show how fun, accessible and affordable sailing is. The event is open to people of all abilities from the age of six upwards and will be run all day from 10am onwards. All boats and safety equipment will be provided by the club on the day. All that is needed is clothes and shoes that can get wet, sunscreen and a hat. Shoes with non-marking soles preferred. For more information – contact Stewart Baker 0409 866 436.
– Sunday 28 October, Lakeside lake
