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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.

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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