Community diary
LE Boatwood and Alistair Whyte (centre back) are among local artists taking up Warburton CFA’s challenge to turn fire-fighting equipment into a work of art as part of their 100-year celebrations. CFA members, Captain Hazel Clothier and Chris Nicholson (above) are encouraging others to join the unique art project as a way of marking the milestone. Phone Leila on 0417 345 552 or Chris on 0414 999 446 to collect a helmet or extinguisher. Deadline for artwork is 3 May.
Crank-up
UPPER Yarra Valley Historical Society is cranking up for Crank-Up on 28 and 29 March. Hot rods, stationary operating engines, steam rollers, working draughthorses, stalls, food and drinks, blacksmiths and much more will be part of the event at the Upper Yarra Museum in Yarra Junction.
Easter Fund-raiser
KEEP Easter Sunday free for the annual Warburton Easter Fund-raiser, this year at the Warburton football ground. A fantastic line-up of live music, food and drinks, activities for the kids and more.
Minimarkets
WHYLD will hold a minimarket at Launching Place on 26 March with lots of fresh local produce and preserves among other goodies. 5964 6857, or www.whyld.org.au .
Football history
A DISPLAY depicting the history of the Healesville Football Club is on show during March at Healesville Library. Local football historian Robert Nolan has put together a fascinating collection of memorabilia and ephemera including original photos from the 1920s and earlier, trophies and other collectibles. Phone 5962 4423.
Farmers’ Market
PERMACULTURE Yarra Valley group holds the Healesville Organic Farmers’ Market every Saturday from 8am-1pm in Coronation Park, River Street. Fresh organic produce, seedlings, honey, sourdough bread, coffee and tea, olive oil, preserves, soaps and wooden toys are available.
