Discover how gardening can grow more than just plants. Learn how horticulture can be used in a variety of settings to enhance general wellbeing, reduce stress, and support people living with conditions such as dementia and mental health challenges. Event will include Auslan interpretation.

 

If you’re an artist living or working in Manningham, join us for an online meet and greet to build creative connections in your backyard.

Facilitated by Debby Maziarz, this inaugural community of practice event will look at what dramatic adaptation can mean for your arts practice, with particular regard for opportunities and challenges presented by online tools and modes of working. 

You'll hear from local creatives Adrian Rice, Cath Rutten and Lindy Yeates about their experiences, particularly in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as have the chance to share ideas and discuss your current practice.

Free event.
Limited numbers, registration essential.

Image: Lindy Yeates, installation shot from the Sanctuary Project, 2020-21.

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Manningham Art Gallery

Located at the entrance to MC Square, Manningham Art Gallery presents a diverse range of contemporary art exhibitions and related public programs throughout the year. See all upcoming exhibitions.

Come and see this photo exhibition and learn about how Warrandyte Stone has been used in the town's walls, memorials, houses, and buildings.

Don't miss the accompanying Foundation Stone Talk by the master stonemason, James Charlwood.

Foundation Stone Talk with James Charlwood

The talk will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, 15 May in the Federation Room at the Grand Hotel Warrandyte.
If you would like to attend, please contact the Warrandyte Historical Society to reserve your place.

The Warrandyte Historical Society are running this event.

Our presenter, Ian Moxon, is a seasoned sustainability consultant with over 15 years of experience in Electric vehicles. He’ll share his extensive knowledge and valuable industry insights into the benefits of electric vehicles.

The information session will cover:

• charging systems, charging times and expanding infrastructure
• distances that Australians usually travel and how the perceived barrier to EVs is dissolving
• battery technologies - innovation is driving higher capacity, less weight, longer life spans, better safety and end of life recycling
• the cost to travel using electricity as a fuel and the impact of a growing electric fleet for our electricity grid
• the various models that are available now, and the many more that will arrive with policy changes and surging demand.

This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.

Bookings are essential.

Get down to Mullum Mullum Stadium and enjoy free casual basketball shooting during available casual shooting times.

Casual shooting times are listed on the Active Manningham Website.

What to wear: comfortable clothes to shoot hoops in.

What to bring: a basketball and a drink bottle.

Get ready to lighten up your evening with plenty of entertainment, activities, delicious food and dancing! 

• food stalls
• cultural performances
• music and dance
• family atmosphere.

Presented by the Australian Indian Cultural Society Incorporated (AICSI). 

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.

Disc Golf is a fun recreational activity for everyone!

The aim of the game is to throw your disc (similar to a frisbee) from the tee pad into the basket in the least number of throws.

At this come and try session members of the Melbourne Disc Golf Club will show you how to hold, throw and putt. Once you've got the hang of how it all works, you'll have the chance to play on the brand new, recently updated course.

No prior experience is required for this event. This event is suitable for families, all ages, all genders and all abilities.

Please note: entry is free but registrations are required.

Ruffey Lake Park Disc Golf Course is located near the Church Road entrance, just off King Street. 

This activity is hosted by Melbourne Disc Golf.

Want to find out more about Disc Golf? Visit Melbourne Disc Golf Club.

Presented by Onemda's Research and Innovation Centre. 

Come and discover tools and services designed to support independence and improve the quality of life of people living with disability, and their families and carers. 

Experts will showcase assistive technologies such as communication devices, fidget toys, inclusive fashion, therapy apps, home independence tools, phone accessibility features, and more.

You can take part in interactive sessions led by industry professionals, offering insights into the latest tools and resources to support your journey.

This is a free event. No need to register! Download the flyer. 

We hope to see you there!

This event is presented by Onemda's Research and Innovation Centre and supported by Manningham Council. 

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.

Active Manningham will be running a free Intro to Strength class.

This class offers beginners an overview of strength training basics, equipment usage, and the benefits of this style of training. It emphasizes safe and effective techniques, making it ideal for those new to strength training.

Due to limited spaces registration is essential.

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.

#ManninghamGirlsCan

Walking football is specifically designed for people over 50. 

It is a social, small-sided, and sustainable version of football played by people worldwide. It is the slower paced version of the beautiful game and the rules have been adjusted to make it social, safe and fun. 

Come along to our come and try event to give walking football a go!

No bookings required - just turn up.

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!

Come down and enjoy a training session with the Manningham United Blues, other female footballers and female staff. 

This session is for females aged 6 and over. No previous experience required. All fitness levels are welcome.

All equipment will be provided.

What to wear: Active wear and runners

What to bring: A drink bottle

As part of the Inspired Living Series, Jesse Glascott and Elle Paton will discuss sustainable building design and tiny homes at the Manningham Function Centre.

Jesse Glascott, is co-founder of the Sustainable Building Alliance, Director of G-Lux Builders and architect of the iconic Warrandyte Panel House. Jesse will discuss what goes into designing and building net zero sustainable homes.

Elle Paton is co-founder of the Australian Tiny House Association. Tiny homes are prefabricated, transportable dwellings that can provide off-grid, eco-friendly and low cost solutions. Elle will share her story of what its like to live in a tiny house.

Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events

The Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings at the iconic Manningham Function Centre.

The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local and international keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to a greener future.

Topics range from permaculture to sustainable fashion. Each speaker will inspire and motivate simple, positive lifestyle choices, connection to nature and growing a thriving community in the midst dynamic change.

Join us at Currawong Bush Park to learn about local wildlife and come face to face with local animals of Manningham.

Recommended for children aged 5 to 12 years, the Manningham Junior Ranger Program is designed to get young environmentalists out and active in our local environment.

Activities include:

• Go on a bush park discovery walk with Environment Officers as they explore why Currawong Bush Park is known as the best little wilderness in town
• Survive a live wildlife show presented by Reptile Encounters
• Experience nature as a place to play, imagine, relax and explore.

Participant information:

• Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time.
• Come prepared and dress for the weather on the day. Please wear closed-toed footwear.
• Don’t forget to bring a snack and water bottle for morning tea.
• In the event of extreme weather, this event will be cancelled.
• Currawong Bush Park is protected habitat, dogs are not permitted in the park at any time.

A free event for young people aged 12 to 17 years! 

This pop up event is designed to get youth active, learn new skills, and have fun together in a relaxed environment.

Manningham Youth Services, Active Manningham and Skateboarding Victoria will be at the Warrandyte netball courts from 11.00am to 2.00pm. Drop in whenever suits you!

Activities:
Learn to Skate Session:
Whether you're a beginner or want to polish your skills, this All Aboard Learn to Skate session will help you improve your skating technique. Skate coaches will provide hands-on instruction, offering tips for mastering basic skills or learning advanced tricks. Boards and helmets will be available to use, but feel free to bring your own.
Sports Equipment Zone:
Bring your friends with you and play with a variety of sports equipment. Whether you're into badminton, basketball, soccer, racquet sports or want to try something new, there will be plenty of equipment on hand to play with.

Gentleman Jim Slim, a dapper dude with attitude!

Gentleman Jim Slim is many things, Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Ringmaster, a complete Circus in one body! Is he from the East? Is he from the West? One thing is for certain, he is the Best!

Come and see him perform as he moves around the Tunstall Square Shopping Centre.

This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations. 

Learn more about your legal rights whilst planning for your future during this free webinar.

Anita Koochew from Eastern Community Legal Centre will deliver an online information session on the role of Powers of Attorney and other Substitute Decision Making mechanisms to support people with a disability and their carers.

This event is being delivered as part of Victorian Law Week 2024.