Bollywood Dance for Wellbeing is designed to engage the mind and body to improve and enhance mind-body health, focusing on breath, strength, flexibility and fitness. The program is based on the principles of neuroplasticity and the proven benefits of dance.

The sessions incorporate breathing techniques to calm the mind, and an exercise routine to develop strength, flexibility and fitness of the body.

It also includes creative dance and music from Bollywood dance to create a space to express yourself, as well as providing opportunities to make new social connections.

It is preferred that participants attend all sessions.

This program will involve progression over the 9 sessions, building on dance movements from the previous weeks to create and perform a final dance routine in the last session.

Who is it for? This is an adult/open program. All genders welcome - no previous experience is required.

What to wear? Clothes that allow you to move around easy and comfortable shoes.

What to bring? A water bottle.

A terrible water shortage has crippled the Gotham-like town that serves as the setting for Urinetown.

In a mad attempt to regulate water consumption, the government has outlawed the use of private toilets. The citizenry must use public, pay-for-use amenities owned and operated by the corrupt and iron-fisted Caldwell B. Cladwell. The privilege to pee is expensive, draining and dangerous. Anyone who refuses to pay to pee is immediately and without question hauled off to Urinetown.

What is Urinetown? Nobody knows, for those who are sent there are never heard from again. But it's really a love story and there's a revolution all before the end of Act I. Will the revolution succeed? Can true love be found in Urinetown? All these questions and more are answered in Urinetown.

Auslan interpreted performance: Friday 8 September, 8.00pm to 10.00pm.

Presented by Phoenix Theatre Company.

Supported by Manningham's Community Grant Program.

Mullum Mullum's 3X3 basketball tournament promises to be an exciting, action-packed event for all basketball enthusiasts.

Whether you're a seasoned player or beginner, the tournament offers an opportunity for age groups to play against each other, allowing everyone to participate and have fun. 

The tournament will group competitions by age and skill level.

Please note: opposition teams may contain players of different genders to your own.

The YMCA will provide all necessary equipment. Players are required to wear appropriate shoes and clothing.

Registration cost: $100 per team

Registration closes: Friday 7 April 11:59pm

Under 18's competition: Thursday 20 April

Over 18's open age competition: Friday 21 April

Each player on the winning teams will receive a pair of Converse basketball shoes of choice, valued at a minimum of $200. More prizes will be announced on the day of competition.

Head to Heide Museum of Modern Art for Molto Italiano! 

Heide’s two-day community festival celebrating Italian culture and showcasing the exhibition Molto Bello: Icons of Modern Italian Design. Activating the whole of the Heide site, this festival offers something for everyone. 

Molto Italiano! will have activities for all ages, from lawn bocce to art making, pop-up exhibition talks in Italian and English, an ‘Art Bambini’ program for the little ones with Heide’s art therapist, and an Italian-themed ‘Design Roadshow’ where visitors can bring an Italian design object from home for expert assessment. Authentic Italian food and drink will be on offer throughout, including pizza, pasta, gelato, spritz, and more from specialised food trucks as well as Heide Kitchen. Italian bands will add atmosphere, along with traditional Italian songs from the Veneto Club choir. 

Celebrate all things Italian this summer with Heide!

Celebrate National Tree by joining our annual community planting session along the Mullum Mullum Creek trail on Sunday 27 July from 10.00am to 12.00pm.

Bring your family and friends along to help enhance a habitat corridor along the creekline and surrounds.

With your help, we aim to plant more than 3000 indigenous young plants.

Our team will provide advice on how and where to plant the plants to support local habitat.

What to bring

We'll provide all the tools, equipment and plants. All you need to bring is a personal water bottle, sturdy shoes and any snacks.

Where to meet

Please enter via Reynolds Road, Donvale. Parking is available at the Mullum Mullum sports precinct. Planting will be along the creek trail, marked with signage and marquees.

Join us for this free guided Wattle Identification Walk to see all fifteen local indigenous wattles.

Most will be in flower or bud.

• Distance: 3km
• Time: 2.5 hours
• Rating: Moderate

Wear sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Bring a water bottle and a snack.

Meeting point in Warrandyte advised on registration.

Learn how to make seed bombs for your home or community garden.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how to make seed bombs using native flower seeds and all the nutrients and protection the seeds need to get a great start on life.

Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.

Get out  your favorite outfit and enjoy a great meal and entertainment on us.

Interactions with strangers makes a big positive difference to our well-being, so come out this winter and warm your hearts. 

All faiths, abilities and cultures welcome.

Donations are accepted if you are wanting to contribute to your meal. 

Bookings Essential.

 

Rotary Manningham City have joined with the Mental health Foundation, Australia to promote the importance of Youth Mental Health in association with the Manningham Family Festival at Finns.

Come along and have a great day at the festival and register for the Walk for Youth Mental Health.

This is a free inclusive event, open to all ages.

Seniors of Manningham are invited to join EV to take tour of the home of footy, the MCG. 

Participants will be visiting the MCG for a private tour to access all areas including a walk along the boundary line. With lunch included at Pizzeria Da Bruno.

Cost: $60 for Transport, ticket to tour and lunch.

Bookings open from 24 June.

This year Melbourne United Sports and Social Club (MUSSC) Australia Inc. is hosting Festival Of Lights.

Come and enjoy the Festival of Lights and celebrate this great historic event with us. Entry is free and all are welcome to attend.

The night will include music and dancing and lots of Indian street food.

Bring your dandiyas for a fun filled night.

Free come and try evening for anyone looking to give women's social cricket a go.

For women and girls aged 12 years plus. No prior experience needed. 

All equipment provided.

What to bring: Drink bottle

What to wear: Comfortable clothes for playing sport.

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After months of weed removal, Andersons Creek Landcare Group is excited to be planting!

We have 1,000’s of grasses waiting to go in the ground. All we need is the person power. 

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of planting. You will be part of this great habitat restoration project. 

Learn how to make seed bombs with all the nutrients and protection the seeds need to get a great start on life!

Kids will get an introduction to germination, learn the benefits of flowers, and see a demonstration on how to make seed-paper.

Each child will go home with their own seed bombs to add colour and life to their garden or verge.

Suitable for: ages 5 - 12

Come down to the Donvale and Templestowe Horse and Pony Club Rally.

You'll have the opportunity to try three instructional riding sessions:

• show jumping
• dressage
• cross country horse riding

No previous experience required.

All females aged 5 years to 40 years are welcome.

No registration required - just rock up!

Learn how to make seed bombs for your home or community garden.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how to make seed bombs using native flower seeds and all the nutrients and protection the seeds need to get a great start on life.

Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.

Footy 4 Fun inclusion is for children aged 5 to 12 that identify as having a disability.

The program will involve fun and modified AFL and sport activities delivered in a safe and inclusive environment.

All abilities are welcome, no prior experience playing AFL is needed.

Facility is wheelchair accessible.

Plenty of parking available on site.