Community diary

Mini Market
A MINI market fund-raising event will be held at the Healesville Uniting Church on Saturday 26 April from 9am to 2pm. Plants, books, trash and treasure, produce stalls and lots more available. Donations are appreciated. For more information, call Beth on 5962 5493.
Pet Picnic
ANIMAL Aid in Coldstream is hosting the second annual Pet Picnic at Lillydale Lake on Sunday 27 April from 11am to 3pm. There will be lots for pets and their owners to do together, dog training tricks and tips, discount pet micro-chipping, kids’ activities and stalls. For more information, call 9739 0300.
Restaurant Information
HILLS Community Restaurant Information session is on Sunday 27 April from noon at the Belgrave Library. Founding member for Koha Community Cafe at Yarra Junction will be speaking on all things pertaining to initiating and running a community cafe. For more information, call Justine on 0418 531 716.
Mushroom Talk
FRIENDS of Hoddles Creek are hosting an informative talk by Dr Mary Cole on mushrooms at Hoddles Creek Primary School on Monday 28 April at 7pm. The talk will be followed by a chance for questions and discussions over a cuppa. For more information, visit www.agpath.com.au.
Apple festival
GLADYSDALE Apple and Wine Festival is on Sunday 4 May at the Gladysdale Primary School with loads of family activity including The Valley’s Got Talent, wood chop show lots of great apple-theme food and beverages, local wines, great music, demonstrations, raffles and kids’ activities.
In Harmony
WARBURTON’S Harmony Festival from 16 to 19 May is an inclusive and unique celebration of place including forums, films, concerts, workshops and meditation programs, dance, music, singing, poetry and storytelling and much more. Save the dates and visit www.warburtonharmonyfestival.com for more information.
Toy Library
YARRA Glen Toy Library is open Saturdays from 10am to 11am and the second and fourth Wednesdays from 9.30am to 10.30am. Located at the rear of the Memorial Hall, Yarra Glen. Toys for children aged 0-6 years. For more information, call 0419 147 140.
Bowling Mural
THE Healesville Bowling Club is seeking an artist to design a brand new mural for the club, which sits at the front of the building. Artistic supplies costs will be covered. Contact Warwick and Helen Etty on 5962 2394 or email hwetty1@gmail.com with proposals.
Probus Club
UPPER Yarra Ladies’ Probus Club meets at the Yarra Junction Bowling Club on the second Monday of each month at 10am. Visitors and new members welcome. For more information, call Lorriane on 5967 4508 or Cheryl on 5967 2368.
Broadband Seniors
FREE computer tutoring with free computer access available to seniors at Golden Wattle Healesville. To book a session, contact Golden Wattle on 5962 2588.
Farmers’ Market
HEALESVILLE Organic Farmers’ Market is run every Saturday from 8am-1pm in Coronation Park, River Street. Fresh, organic produce and more available.
Rocky Road
THE Rocky Road Choir is looking for new members. The group meets every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm at the Salvation Army Hall in Healesville. Gold Coin donation for afternoon tea. No experience is necessary – all are welcome. For more information, call Mitzi on 5962 2388.
Community Space
WARBURTON Community Space in Thomas Avenue is available for low cost hire. Suitable for meetings, events and gatherings – seven days a week. Commercial kitchen available. Indoor/outdoor space. For more information, call 0439 389 522.
Toy Library
THE YARRA Glen Toy Library is open Saturdays from 10am to 11am and every second and forth Wednesdays from 9.30am to 10.30am.Toys for children aged 0-6 yrs. Located rear of the Memorial Hall, Yarra Glen. For more information, call Catherine on 0419 147 140.
Volunteers Needed
THE Gawler Foundation is currently seeking garden and bookkeeping volunteers to assist the people dealing and living with cancer and MS at the Yarra Valley Living Centre in Yarra Junction. To apply and for more information, email info@gawler.org or call 5967 1730.
Broadband Seniors
FREE computer tutoring with free computer access available to seniors at Golden Wattle Healesville. To book a session, call Golden Wattle on 5962 2588.