Celebrating International Women's Day, Manningham presents No Lights No Lycra. The original dance in the dark movement proven to make you feel better!

Come along and dance without limits or judgement, as we turn out the lights and crank up the tunes during this casual free-form dance class.

All you need to bring is a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothes to dance in.

Release all your inhibitions and work up a sweat, all while completely sober!

For more information go to No Lights No Lycra.

This is a free guided nature walk, exploring a variety of bushland settings in Manningham. It is paced to allow participants to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.

This nature walk is rated moderate and incorporates moderately steep and slippery sections.

The walk will cover approximately 3km and go for around 2.5 hours.

The meeting point for the nature walk will be provided at the time of registration.

Please note: nature walks will be cancelled on days of total fire ban or extreme weather warning.

Get involved in football fun at Bulleen Plaza these school holidays.

In collaboration with the AFL, Bulleen Templestowe Bullants, and Kelly Sports, Bulleen Plaza Shopping Centre is hosting "For the Love of Footy".

Come along and enjoy a great range of free activities, including:

• games
• prizes
• giveaways
• handball competition 

Special event: Thursday 21 September at 11.00am, meet and greet with Collingwood AFLW players.

Dress up in your favourite team colours and get excited for the upcoming Grand Final!

Each winter, the Heritage Fruits Society (HFS) runs a grafting and tree sale day at Pettys Orchard.

Come along to this free public event and discuss your fruit tree growing needs with us. You will also be able to:

• buy fruit trees and/or scion
• observe on-the-spot fruit tree grafting
• join a guided walking tour of the HFS heritage block.

For more information about the day, visit Heritage Fruit Society.

 

Pack a picnic rug and enjoy an afternoon of  jazz with friends at Stiggants Reserve in Warrandyte.

Featuring performances from  Shirazz, Bob Sedergreen and friends, Pippa Wilson, Stuart Cardell, Jazz Notes, Simple Syncopation (Donvale Christian College) and, opening the show, the DR Big Band. This free community event will come alive with bands, performers, delicious food, coffee and more. 

Presented by Community Music and Performances Inc, this event is supported by Manningham Council's Community Grant Program.

Celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival and come down to Leeds Street Sports Centre and try the sport Pickleball. 

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. It's easy to learn, low impact and easy to play for all ages.

So come along to this free session guided by Pickleball Victoria, and learn the rules, tips on play, and get the most out of your new favourite activity!

No registration necessary. 

Find out more about Pickleball

Manningham residents are invited to a free two-hour workshop on equality, inclusion and respect presented by Intertwine. 

Whether you're supporting young people who are queer, trans, neurodivergent, disabled, racialised or any combination of the above, we would love to see you.

Suitable for parents or guardians, educators, school wellbeing staff, service providers and interested community members.

The workshop will feature interactive activities, colourful slides and lots of time for Q and A. 

Looking for a way to meet other parents and relax as your children play in a safe and friendly environment? 

Little Kev’s is a playgroup for 0-5 year old children which runs Monday mornings during the school term and meets in the church gathering space.

You'll connect with other parents whilst your little one/s enjoy nursery rhymes, sensory play, books and more.

Come along for a free session and get to know other local families at St Kevin's Parish Playgroup.

Registration is required.

By switching to an electric vehicle, you can reduce your fuel bills while contributing to cleaner air and a safe climate.

Join EV expert Bryce Gaton to learn everything you need to know about buying and driving electric vehicles in Australia.

Bryce will cover:

• EV technology and charging basics
• Common EV myths – and the facts
• Current and upcoming new and used EV options
• Where to find reliable EV information

A Q&A panel will follow, featuring:

• A Jolt Charge representative (public EV charging in Manningham)
• A Solar Savers supplier (home EV charger options)

About the presenter

Bryce Gaton is an EV transition consultant, writer and commentator for TheDriven.io. He's also a qualified electrician with more than 15 years' experience in the sector. 
 

Registration is essential. 

Electrify Your Life 

This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, supporting residents to go all-electric at home and power up a brighter future for Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life. By switching to electric appliances, you can create a safer and healthier home for your family. 

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By improving your home's efficiency, you can reduce energy costs and create a more comfortable home for your family.

Looking for ways to improve comfort and energy efficiency at home? This 2-hour session, funded by Manningham Council and hosted by Pines Learning, is perfectly timed as we enter the warmer months. 

Join expert presenter Lucinda and learn practical strategies to optimise your home and appliances for summer comfort.

Topics include:

• how heat builds up in your home and strategies to reduce this
• simple tips for staying cooler in summer
• choosing efficient and affordable appliances
• habits and behaviours to make your home more liveable
• government freebies, rebates and financial incentives.
   

You'll leave with fresh ideas and an upgrades roadmap to help you achieve greater comfort and lower energy use – long into the future.

The session is suited to anyone looking for simple, practical ways to save money, reduce their environmental impact and improve their home's liveability. 

Registrations are essential.

Note: Doncaster Library will be hosting a later session of Liveable Homes - Summer Comfort on 30 October 2025.

Power up a cleaner future

This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.

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We’re celebrating 10 years of MC Square (Manningham City Square) with an anniversary event in December.

There’ll be fun for the whole family, including:

• Performers
• Market stalls
• Art workshops and activities
• Fun games for the kids
• Opening of our community garden 
• Summer reading club launch at the library
• A pop-up Friends of the Library book sale
• Gift giving for Doncare.
• Open day for kinder and childcare
• And more!

This is a free event, and no registration is required.

Help celebrate the opening of the Doncaster Hill Community Garden’s new shed, art mural and food cubes.

The day will include an official opening of the shed by special guests Jane Edmanton (ABC Gardening Australia) and Mayor Cr Deidre Diamante at 11.00am. This will be followed by free children's gardening activities with Tiffany from Chooktopia.

For more information about getting involved in the Community Garden, contact Garden Coordinator Nigel Philpot at environment@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9333.

Experience Australia’s most loved sport through AFL Victoria’s free Footy 4 Fun event!

A footy experience full of fun activities, modified games and memorable moments to take home with you - come and try AFL Football.

For ages 5 to 12 years old.

All genders are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

No prior experience required.

Join us for a free, inclusive and informative community information forum on river safety. 

The forum will be presented by a panel of subject matter experts from SES, Victoria Police and Life Saving Victoria. There will be an opportunity for Q and A following the presentations.

Light refreshments will be provided. Please register your attendance for catering purposes.

There will be professional assistance available on the night for anyone distressed by the subject matter.

This event is run as a collaboration between Warrandyte Neighbourhood House, Manningham SES, Victoria Police, Life Saving Victoria, Nillumbik Shire Council and Manningham Council. 

Come along to celebrate the launch of our 2025 Inspired Living Series with a panel of two inspiring local storytellers and eco-adventurers!

Beau Miles

Beau is a father, YouTuber, author of The Backyard Adventurer, wannabe farmer and maker of stuff from other people's junk. Known for oddball storytelling that aims to turn seemingly mundane or silly ideas into things that are enjoyable, challenging and insightful. Beau is known for his ‘Backyard Adventurer’ philosophy of connecting people with their local heritage, history and environment.

Cezary Carmichael (Two Birders Two Bikes One School)

Cezary is a 19-year-old filmmaker and student who recently completed a year-long journey on his bike around Australia to fund the development of a school in Timor-Leste (raising more than $120,000). His upcoming documentary will explore the cultural and ecological significance of birds in Australia and the importance of storytelling and communication in fostering community.

Inspired Living Series – keynote speaker events

Our 2025 Inspired Living Series showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings. The series will introduce you to a diverse lineup of local keynote speakers who will offer unique insights on embracing sustainability.

Topics range from sustainable food to low waste lifestyles. Each speaker will share their journey – inspiring our audience to embrace positive choices, nurture a connection to nature, and strengthen their community for a stronger, more resilient future.

Registration for this event is required.

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Looking to enhance your home's comfort, save money, and achieve energy independence?

Join the Solar Savers team online and discover how they can help you enhance the comfort of your home, save money, and achieve energy independence. 

Hear directly from our trusted installer Specialized Solar and Electrical to learn more about electrifying your home. 

During this webinar, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a live Q and A session.

The sessions are free, but registration is essential.

How to register

There will be two online sessions held on Wednesday 13 November 2024:

• Lunchtime session - 12.30pm - 1.30pm 
  
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• Evening session - 7.00pm - 8.00pm 
  
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About the Solar Savers program

Manningham Council is supporting residents to modernise their homes with energy efficient electric appliances, solar and batteries. The Solar Savers program makes it easy for you - with free advice and a quote from a trusted installer. 

Whether you're a homeowner, renter, or landlord, Solar Savers is committed to assisting you in transitioning to all-electric homes. You'll have access to affordable, reliable, and high-quality solar panels, battery systems, heat pump hot water systems, and split systems for heating and cooling.

Find out more at Solar Savers.

As gas prices increase and more people are looking at ways to reduce their carbon footprint, the transition to an all-electric home is both financially appealing and a sure way to take action against climate change.

This information session will help you understand:

• economic and environmental benefits of reducing your household gas (and fuel) consumption
• steps to creating an efficient, all-electric home that can accommodate electric vehicles in the future
• ways to power your home with renewables, if your household is not able to have solar
• your eligibility for the wide range of rebates

All Manningham residents who attend on the night will go into the draw to win a Virtual Home Energy Assessment worth $225!

This phone assessment will be tailored to your household, helping you to plan for a cost-effective and comfortable transition away from gas. We may contact the winner to check on progress in both reducing bills and making the home more energy efficient.

To attend this event, you must have an internet enabled PC or device and be able to download Zoom. Don’t have Zoom? Download it for free. You’ll be provided with the Zoom meeting link when you book.

This free information session is brought to you by Manningham and the Australian Energy Foundation. If you're unable to make the session, you can still learn more about how to keep your home cool while saving energy on the Australian Energy Foundation website.

It takes a village to raise a child, and the role of a grandparent is more important than ever.

Join our free seminar on grandparenting with special guest speaker, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg at the Manningham Function Centre on Wednesday 14 May 2025.

This seminar will provide practical advice and tips about grandparenting and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end. This event is suitable grandparents, parents and carers.

Free, but registrations essential.

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

Dr Carr-Gregg is a distinguished Australian psychologist, author, and broadcaster, renowned for his expertise in adolescent and family psychology. He has authored 18 books on topics including parenting, mental health, and adolescent wellbeing, including Grandparents and the Grandparenting Code. His 19th book is currently in progress. 

In 1985, Dr Carr-Gregg co-founded CanTeen, the world's first national support group for teenage cancer patients, alongside a group of young cancer patients. He has held significant roles in academia and research, including serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Melbourne. In 2018, he led the enquiry for the NSW Government that led to the nationwide ban on mobile phones in state and territory schools.