SENIORS visiting the Yarra Centre for a swim or the gym or to participate in other programs during Seniors’ Week are invited to enjoy a complimentary coffee at The Whistle Stop cafe.
Steam and Wood
THE 11th Annual Steam and Wood Show is on at Alexandra on Saturday 11 October. There will be lots of woodcraft of interest to all ages, an operating steam train and small engines, at the Tramways Museum and more. Phone 5772 2013.
Stalls Wanted
HEALESVILLE CWA Nite Chicks’ Market Day on Saturday 11 October at Healesville Memorial Hall will showcase local businesses, goods and produce, great food, wine tasting and a chance to pick up some great early Christmas gifts. Stalls are available. Phone Pat Sturdy on 0422 098 202.
Toolangi Festival
The Toolangi Festival on 18 and 19 October will celebrate the area’s unique attractions and activities with packed program of fun including open gardens, an art show and poetry competition and readings, movies, exhibitions, food and drink, bush walks, the Rhododendron Ball and more. Phone 5962 9421.
Seniors entertainment
HEALESVILLE Rotary Club’s Seniors Social Afternoon on Sunday 12 October will feature Jack The Music Man. Afternoon tea is provided and transport is also available. The venue is the Senior Citizens Hall in Green Street and new participants are welcome. Phone Pamela Gates on 5962 4141.
Community market
DON Valley Community market is on Sunday, 12 October from 9am to 2pm at the Don Valley Primary School. Phone 0403 131 611.
Film night
‘THE Lives of Others’ a German Drama is the next film on offer from the Upper Yarra Film Society. The film set in East Germany before the fall of the Berlin Wall won the Oscar for best Foreign Film in 2006. It will screen at Warburton on Tuesday 14 October at 7.30pm. Phone 5966 2643.
Garden trip
HEALESVILLE Garden Club will visit Como House and Gardens in the Basin on 15 October, leaving from St Johns Church in Symons Street at 1.15pm. Phone Charles on 5962 5879.
Orchid Festival
THE Yarra Valley Orchid Society’s 24th annual Orchid Festival will be held at Seville Hall in Seville on the weekend of 18 and 19 October. See magnificent displays of orchids, re-potting demonstrations, raffles afternoon teas and light lunches and plants for sale. Phone 5964 3396.
Wildlife exhibition
KARWARRA Australian Plant Garden will hold its first Australian Wildlife Art Exhibition from 18 October to 9 November on site at Mt Dandenong Tourist Road in Kalorama. Phone 9728 4256.
