Anzac Day Services
Upwey Belgrave RSL: Dawn Service at 6am. Main service at 10am.
If you can help, email volunteer@upweybelgraversl.org.au.
Dandenong Ranges RSL: Dawn Service 6:30am, Anzac Avenue Honour memorial, corner Sherbrooke & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rds. Parking and breakfast at Ferny Creek Scout Hall.  March & Service, 10:30am, Sassafras Village Green, cnr Mountain Hwy & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd.  All welcome.
Emerald RSL sub-branch: dawn service – gather & meet 5am, service 5:30am,   March from the Cenotaph in Emerald (near the Emerald Commonwealth Bank) to Anzac Place for service at 11am.  
Clubrooms and bar open after each service. Everyone is welcome. Sausage sizzle and two-up in the carpark.
Commemorative service, 9am at the Peace memorial Ellis Jeeves Reserve, (opposite 5 Ways lookout) on Mt Dandenong Tourist Road

New Horizons Concert Band, ANZAC concert, Thurs 23 April 2.30pm, Fairpark, 1A Park Boulevard, Ferntree Gully. Entry by gold coin donation, light refreshments provided.  To join New Horizons or book classes, call Band Mgr Melissa Astbury 0418 761 536

Spirit of the ANZACS concert, Wed 22 Apr 7:30-9:30pm, Knox Community Arts Centre, Tickets $30-$35.  Search for Knox Community Arts Centre.

Treetypes weekly writing group, Sat 10am – 1pm, 25 April – 30 May.  FREE but you must book.   See Selby Community House on fb or search for TreeTypes Selby

Online Cyber Safety Information session: Teens & Parents, Mon 27 Apr, 6:30-8:30pm.   Go to mumsofthehills.com.au to register.

Walk & Coffee, Hills Connection Collective, Sun 26 April, 10.30am.  Meet at the Olinda Garden Café at 4 The Georgian Rd, Olinda. Pls RSVP to Isabel Evans via the Hills & Dandenongs facebook page.

Mountain Top Toy Library, every Sat, 9-10am, Olinda Hall at 69-73 Olinda-Monbulk Rd.  See mountaintoptoylibrary.com.au

Stress Management Workshop for Parents & Caregivers.  Friday 24 April-26 June, 9:30-10:30am,15 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Email: jenniferprincehc@gmail.com

WHPH Body Building and Fitness Federation Victorian Championships, Sun 26 Apr, 10am–4pm Cardinia Cultural Centre .Tickets cardiniaculturalcentre.com.

Dee’s Drama Classes, Wednesday during Term 2.  Three age groups: 8-10, 11-14 & 15+ yrs.  Go to burrinja.org.au book.

Playful Rainbows, weekly artist-led workshops for pre-schoolers. Thursdays during school term, 10:30-11:45am,  Burrinja, 351 Glenfern Road Upwey, $5 per workshop.

Mark Nunis, 26 April, 5pm, Oak Tree Tavern, 367 Forest Road, the Basin. 

𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐜., Men’s Social group, Monbulk Christian Fellowship

Markets
 - Saturday 25 April: No markets
 - Sun 26 April
     - Upwey Community Marketin Main St Upwey from 9am - 2pm
     - Gembrook Marketat the Gembrook Community Centre, 9am - 2pm

Music played:
Andrew Sisters – Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (2:40s)
Mister Co - Monsters
Kids in cults – Stay
Tracey Roberts – Alexandra
Mark Nunis- Bottle of blues

 

Anzac Day Services
<ul>
<li>Upwey Belgrave RSL: Dawn Service at 6am. Main service at 10am. If you can help, email <a href="mailto:volunteer@upweybelgraversl.org.au">volunteer@upweybelgraversl.org.au</a>.</li>
<li>Dandenong Ranges RSL: Dawn Service 6:30am, Anzac Avenue Honour memorial, corner Sherbrooke &amp; Mt Dandenong Tourist Rds. Parking and breakfast at Ferny Creek Scout Hall.&nbsp; March &amp; Service, 10:30am, Sassafras Village Green, cnr Mountain Hwy &amp; Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd.&nbsp; All welcome.</li>
<li>Emerald RSL sub-branch: dawn service &ndash; gather &amp; meet 5am, service 5:30am,&nbsp;&nbsp; March from the Cenotaph in Emerald (near the Emerald Commonwealth Bank) to Anzac Place for service at 11am.&nbsp; Clubrooms and bar open after each service. Everyone is welcome. Sausage sizzle and two-up in the carpark.</li>
<li>Commemorative service, 9am at the Peace memorial Ellis Jeeves Reserve, (opposite 5 Ways lookout) on Mt Dandenong Tourist Road</li>
</ul>
New Horizons Concert Band, ANZAC concert, Thurs 23 April 2.30pm, Fairpark, 1A Park Boulevard, Ferntree Gully. Entry by gold coin donation, light refreshments provided.&nbsp; To join New Horizons or book classes, call Band Mgr Melissa Astbury 0418 761 536
Spirit of the ANZACS concert, Wed 22 Apr 7:30-9:30pm, Knox Community Arts Centre, Tickets $30-$35. &nbsp;Search for Knox Community Arts Centre.
Treetypes weekly writing group, Sat 10am &ndash; 1pm, 25 April &ndash; 30 May.&nbsp; FREE but you must book.&nbsp;&nbsp; See Selby Community House on fb or search for TreeTypes Selby
Online Cyber Safety Information session: Teens &amp; Parents, Mon 27 Apr, 6:30-8:30pm.&nbsp;&nbsp; Go to mumsofthehills.com.au to register.
Walk &amp; Coffee, Hills Connection Collective, Sun 26 April, 10.30am.&nbsp; Meet at the Olinda Garden Caf&eacute; at 4 The Georgian Rd, Olinda. Pls RSVP to Isabel Evans via the Hills &amp; Dandenongs facebook page.
Mountain Top Toy Library, every Sat, 9-10am, Olinda Hall at 69-73 Olinda-Monbulk Rd.&nbsp; See mountaintoptoylibrary.com.au
Stress Management Workshop for Parents &amp; Caregivers.&nbsp; Friday 24 April-26 June, 9:30-10:30am,15 Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Email: jenniferprincehc@gmail.com
WHPH Body Building and Fitness Federation Victorian Championships, Sun 26 Apr, 10am&ndash;4pm Cardinia Cultural Centre .Tickets cardiniaculturalcentre.com.
Dee&rsquo;s Drama Classes, Wednesday during Term 2.&nbsp; Three age groups: 8-10, 11-14 &amp; 15+ yrs.&nbsp; Go to burrinja.org.au book.
Playful Rainbows, weekly artist-led workshops for pre-schoolers. Thursdays during school term, 10:30-11:45am, &nbsp;Burrinja, 351 Glenfern Road Upwey, $5 per workshop.
Mark Nunis, 26 April, 5pm, Oak Tree Tavern, 367 Forest Road, the Basin.&nbsp;
𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐜., Men&rsquo;s Social group, Monbulk Christian Fellowship
Markets &nbsp;- Saturday 25 April: No markets &nbsp;- Sun 26 April &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- Upwey Community Market in Main St Upwey from 9am - 2pm &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- Gembrook Market at the Gembrook Community Centre, 9am - 2pm
Music played: Andrew Sisters &ndash; Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (2:40s) Mister Co - Monsters Kids in cults &ndash; Stay Tracey Roberts &ndash; Alexandra Mark Nunis- Bottle of blues
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Ferny Creek Plant Collector’s Expo & Flower Show, Sat 18 & Sun 19 Apr, 10am–4pm,  100 Hilton Road Sassafras.  $9 entry (free for kids under 18), card or cash.

3MDR Battle of the Bands, Friday 17th April from 7.15pm, GemCo Community Theatre.  Tickets $21 pp (inc bkg fee) from paved.org.au

InChoir, Tue 13 April from 5pm, Paradise Valley Hotel, Clematis.  Tickets, $25 paved.org.au

The Message of the Lyrebird,  Sat 18 April at 1:30pm, The Gen Community Arts Centre.  Tickets $21 inc bkg fee, from paved.org.au.

Ahn Do, The Happiest Refugee, Thurs 25 June at 7:30pm.  Burrinja Community Centre.  Tickets $75-$80 from burrinja.org.au

Bring Your Bills Day, Tuesday 21 April, 10:30am-3pm , Pakenham Hall, 6 Henry St, Pakenham.

Mark Gardner, Sat 18 April, 8pm, Hive Bar, 19 Kilvington Rd Emerald

Switzerland, Thurs 16- Sun 26 April, The Basin Theatre Group.  Tickets $30 or $25 for a group of 10 or more and are available from thebasintheatre.au

Free family-friendly Pop-Up Pickleball, Thur 16 April, 10am-12pm, Borthwick Park Precinct, Blair Road, Belgrave.  Search for Yarra Ranges events.

Free Scavenger hunt,  Thurs 16 April, 1-2.30pm, Birdsland.  Suitable for children aged 0-10 years and their family.  S Search for Yarra Ranges events.

Family friendly lawn bowls, Fri 17 April, 9.30–11am Lilydale Bowling Club. Suitable for 5-16 years.  Booking required.  Trybooking.com, search for Lilydale on 17 April.

Family friendly bushwalk, Thurs 16 Apr, 10am-2pm:  Grants Picnic Ground or Redwood Forest in Warburton.   Search for Parks Victoria Junior Rangers.

Free family movie, Fri 17 Apri, 6:30-8pm, Pakenham Library.  Registration required. 60 seats available.   Go to myli.org.au for more details and to register.

Pram Walk: Explore Lilydale Wetlands, Wed 15 April from 9:30-10:30am.  
Search for Yarra range pram walk

Duplicity, Thurs 16 April, The Hive Bar, 19 Kilvington drive, Emerald, 8pm after the Craft Beer Wine tasting from 5-7pm.   No need to book for The Hive bar .

The Hills Wellness Festival, Sunday 19 April from 1-5:50pm. Tecoma Uniting Church,  Tickets $22.49 (inc booking fee).  Search for The Hills Wellness festival.

Abracadabra, Tuesday 14 April, 11am or 1.30pm, The Memo, Healesville 

Trash with a Porpoise, Wed 15 April, 11am, The Memo, Healesville 

Cockatoo RSl Sunday session, Sunday 19 April from 1:30-5:30pm,  Cockatoo RSL

Women in Song, Wed 15 April, 8pm, The Gem Community Theatre at 19 Kilvington Drive, paved.org.au

Community House courses
Thriving in a technical world, visit selbyhouse.org.au
iPads & Tablets, visit selbyhouse.org.au
French Connection - Playgroup for native French speakers. Every Friday from 3-5pm. Olinda Community House, och.org.au
Homework Club for teens every Monday & Tuesdays 3.30pm - 5pm, Olinda community house, och.org.au
STEM Class every Thursday from 9:30-10:30am, Cockatoo Community House for home-schooled kids aged 5-12

Music played:
Mister Co:  Double Vision 
Montague street Bridge: Don’t Explode 
Zeitgeist Riders:  I’d do it all again 
Duplicity:  Mollymook
Mark Gardner – Happy Song
Tina Turner - Proud Mary

 

Ferny Creek Plant Collector&rsquo;s Expo &amp; Flower Show, Sat 18 &amp; Sun 19 Apr, 10am&ndash;4pm, &nbsp;100 Hilton Road Sassafras.&nbsp; $9 entry (free for kids under 18), card or cash.
3MDR Battle of the Bands, Friday 17th April from 7.15pm, GemCo Community Theatre.&nbsp; Tickets $21 pp (inc bkg fee) from paved.org.au
InChoir, Tue 13 April from 5pm, Paradise Valley Hotel, Clematis.&nbsp; Tickets, $25 paved.org.au
The Message of the Lyrebird,&nbsp; Sat 18 April at 1:30pm, The Gen Community Arts Centre.&nbsp; Tickets $21 inc bkg fee, from paved.org.au.
Ahn Do, The Happiest Refugee, Thurs 25 June at 7:30pm.&nbsp; Burrinja Community Centre. &nbsp;Tickets $75-$80 from burrinja.org.au
Bring Your Bills Day, Tuesday 21 April, 10:30am-3pm , Pakenham Hall, 6 Henry St, Pakenham.
Mark Gardner, Sat 18 April, 8pm, Hive Bar, 19 Kilvington Rd Emerald
Switzerland, Thurs 16- Sun 26 April, The Basin Theatre Group.&nbsp; Tickets $30 or $25 for a group of 10 or more and are available from thebasintheatre.au
Free family-friendly Pop-Up Pickleball, Thur 16 April, 10am-12pm, Borthwick Park Precinct,&nbsp;Blair Road,&nbsp;Belgrave.&nbsp; Search for Yarra Ranges events.
Free Scavenger hunt,&nbsp; Thurs 16 April, 1-2.30pm, Birdsland.&nbsp; Suitable for children aged 0-10 years and their family.&nbsp; S Search for Yarra Ranges events.
Family friendly lawn bowls, Fri 17 April, 9.30&ndash;11am Lilydale Bowling Club. Suitable for 5-16 years.&nbsp; Booking required.&nbsp; Trybooking.com, search for Lilydale on 17 April.
Family friendly bushwalk, Thurs 16 Apr, 10am-2pm:&nbsp; Grants Picnic Ground or Redwood Forest in Warburton.&nbsp;&nbsp; Search for Parks Victoria Junior Rangers.
Free family movie, Fri 17 Apri, 6:30-8pm, Pakenham Library.&nbsp; Registration required. 60 seats available.&nbsp;&nbsp; Go to myli.org.au for more details and to register.
Pram Walk: Explore Lilydale Wetlands, Wed 15 April from 9:30-10:30am.&nbsp; Search for Yarra range pram walk
Duplicity, Thurs 16 April, The Hive Bar, 19 Kilvington drive, Emerald, 8pm after the Craft Beer Wine tasting from 5-7pm.&nbsp;&nbsp; No need to book for The Hive bar .
The Hills Wellness Festival, Sunday 19 April from 1-5:50pm. Tecoma Uniting Church,&nbsp; Tickets $22.49 (inc booking fee).&nbsp; Search for The Hills Wellness festival.
Abracadabra, Tuesday 14 April, 11am or 1.30pm, The Memo, Healesville&nbsp;
Trash with a Porpoise, Wed 15 April, 11am, The Memo, Healesville&nbsp;
Cockatoo RSl Sunday session, Sunday 19 April from 1:30-5:30pm,&nbsp; Cockatoo RSL
Women in Song, Wed 15 April, 8pm, The Gem Community Theatre at 19 Kilvington Drive, paved.org.au
Community House courses
<ul>
<li>Thriving in a technical world, visit selbyhouse.org.au</li>
<li>iPads &amp; Tablets, visit selbyhouse.org.au</li>
<li>French Connection - Playgroup for native French speakers. Every Friday from 3-5pm. Olinda Community House, och.org.au</li>
<li>Homework Club for teens every Monday &amp; Tuesdays 3.30pm - 5pm, Olinda community house, och.org.au</li>
<li>STEM Class every Thursday from 9:30-10:30am, Cockatoo Community House for home-schooled kids aged 5-12</li>
</ul>
Music played: Mister Co:&nbsp; Double Vision&nbsp; Montague street Bridge: Don&rsquo;t Explode&nbsp; Zeitgeist Riders:&nbsp; I&rsquo;d do it all again Duplicity: &nbsp;Mollymook Mark Gardner &ndash; Happy Song Tina Turner - Proud Mary
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Bonegilla - The Migrant's Journey: live musical score performance and Q&A,  Sun 12 Apr, 1:30pm, Cameo cinema in Belgrave, Tickets: $30/$25 at cameocinemas.com.au

Monbulk Landcare AGM, Sat 11 April at 10am,Baynes Park picnic shelter.

Kalorama – Mt Dandenong Fire Brigade Trivia night, Sat 18 April, 7pm at Olinda Community hall. Tickets : $25 at kaloramatrivia.com.

Gembrook Cockatoo Football Netball Club, calling all girls under 14 to play football.   Contact Chico at 0438 075 581

Benoit, Kennedy Street Album launch, Sat 11 April GemCo Community Theatre, 19 Kilvington Drive  Emerald.  Tickets $16.75 (inc bkg fee) at paved.org.au. 

GemCo Open Stage, Sat 11 Apr, 7-11pm. Gemco Hall.  Pay at door. $5/perf/$8 audience.

Emerald FunFest, Sun 12 Apr, The Gem Community Arts Centre.  Free but ride tickets from paved.org.au

Switzerland, 16-26 April, The Basin Theatre company Tickets; $30 /$25 from thebasintheatre.au

Hills Photographic Society annual exhibition, Sat 3-Thurs 16 Apr, 10am-4pm, Puffing Billy Visitors Centre, Emerald lake.  Free.

Youth Amateur Photography Competition, in conjunction with the Kalorama Chestnut Festival. 2 categories: up to 12 years & 12 16 years. Lodge photos at Fletchers offices: 3/1606 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda or 1561 Burwood Hwy, Tecoma by Mon, 27th April.

Conversations for the years ahead, Wed 15 Apr, 9:30am-1pm, Japara House, Kilsyth
Free but register.  See Facebook or call Japara House on 9728 3587

Chantilly Park, School Holiday Programs.  Call 0417 355 761 or email chantillyparklwc@gmail.com for more information.

School holiday library activities:  If you live in Knox, Yarra valley or Maroondah areas, go to yourlibrary.vic.gov.au.  ForvCasey or Cardinia, go to myli.org.au

Pathways into Emergency Services & Community Leadership, Fri10 April, 1pm, MOTHs Hub, 6a Hayes Place, Belgrave Free but register on mumsofthehills.com.au

Cardinia Council School holiday Teenage Program Bookings essential.  Search for Cardinia Council Autumn Teenage School Holiday Program for details and bookings.

From script to stage’, Mon 13-Thurs 16 April, 9:30am-3:30pm, Unit 1/3 Woodbine Ct, Wantirna Sth.  $360.  See mdms.org.au

Juncture, Sun 12 April from 1-9:30pm, Sooki Lounge, $15.30 from sookilounge.com

The Farmy Farm ,Tues 14 April at 11am and 1pm.Burrinja Cultural Centre
Tickets:  $26adults;$18 concession/kids <16 and available from burrinja.org.au

Abracadabra, Tuesday 14 April,11am or 1.30pm, Memo at Healesville
Trash with a Porpoise, Wed 15 April at 11am, Memo at Healesville
Search for The Memo Healesville to book tickets for either of these shows.

Lissa-Kathe Sat 11 April, 8pm, Upwey-Belgrave RSL. Tickets $20 ($18 members) from trybooking.com.  Search for Upwey and 11 April.

Sooki Lounge Early Bird Party, Sat 11 April from 4pm.  Tickets $31.65 from sookilounge.com.au

Music played
Iha Nayak – Hotel California (live
Benoit – We’ve been here all alon
Sattva Arising: Strange Day
Spice Girls - Stop

Bonegilla - The Migrant's Journey: live musical score performance and Q&amp;A, &nbsp;Sun 12 Apr, 1:30pm, Cameo cinema in Belgrave, Tickets: $30/$25 at cameocinemas.com.au
Monbulk Landcare AGM, Sat 11 April at 10am,Baynes Park picnic shelter.
Kalorama &ndash; Mt Dandenong Fire Brigade Trivia night, Sat 18 April, 7pm at Olinda Community hall. Tickets : $25 at kaloramatrivia.com.
Gembrook Cockatoo Football Netball Club, calling all girls under 14 to play football.&nbsp;&nbsp; Contact Chico at 0438 075 581
Benoit, Kennedy Street Album launch, Sat 11 April GemCo Community Theatre, 19 Kilvington Drive&nbsp; Emerald.&nbsp; Tickets $16.75 (inc bkg fee) at paved.org.au.&nbsp;
GemCo Open Stage, Sat 11 Apr, 7-11pm. Gemco Hall.&nbsp; Pay at door. $5/perf/$8 audience.
Emerald FunFest, Sun 12 Apr, The Gem Community Arts Centre.&nbsp; Free but ride tickets from paved.org.au
Switzerland, 16-26 April, The Basin Theatre company Tickets; $30 /$25 from thebasintheatre.au
Hills Photographic Society annual exhibition, Sat 3-Thurs 16 Apr, 10am-4pm, Puffing Billy Visitors Centre, Emerald lake.&nbsp; Free.
Youth Amateur Photography Competition, in conjunction with the Kalorama Chestnut Festival. 2 categories: up to 12 years &amp; 12 16 years. Lodge photos at Fletchers offices: 3/1606 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda or 1561 Burwood Hwy, Tecoma by Mon, 27th April.
Conversations for the years ahead, Wed 15 Apr, 9:30am-1pm, Japara House, Kilsyth Free but register.&nbsp; See Facebook or call Japara House on 9728 3587
Chantilly Park, School Holiday Programs. &nbsp;Call 0417 355 761 or email chantillyparklwc@gmail.com for more information.
School holiday library activities:&nbsp; If you live in Knox, Yarra valley or Maroondah areas, go to yourlibrary.vic.gov.au.&nbsp; ForvCasey or Cardinia, go to myli.org.au
Pathways into Emergency Services &amp; Community Leadership, Fri10 April, 1pm, MOTHs Hub, 6a Hayes Place, Belgrave Free but register on mumsofthehills.com.au
Cardinia Council School holiday Teenage Program Bookings essential.&nbsp; Search for Cardinia Council Autumn Teenage School Holiday Program for details and bookings.
From script to stage&rsquo;, Mon 13-Thurs 16 April, 9:30am-3:30pm, Unit 1/3 Woodbine Ct, Wantirna Sth.&nbsp; $360.&nbsp; See mdms.org.au
Juncture, Sun 12 April from 1-9:30pm, Sooki Lounge, $15.30 from sookilounge.com
The Farmy Farm ,Tues 14 April at 11am and 1pm.Burrinja Cultural Centre Tickets:&nbsp; $26adults;$18 concession/kids &lt;16 and available from burrinja.org.au
Abracadabra, Tuesday 14 April,11am or 1.30pm, Memo at Healesville Trash with a Porpoise, Wed 15 April at 11am, Memo at Healesville Search for The Memo Healesville to book tickets for either of these shows.
Lissa-Kathe Sat 11 April, 8pm, Upwey-Belgrave RSL. Tickets $20 ($18 members) from trybooking.com.&nbsp; Search for Upwey and 11 April.
Sooki Lounge Early Bird Party, Sat 11 April from 4pm.&nbsp; Tickets $31.65 from sookilounge.com.au
Music played Iha Nayak &ndash; Hotel California (live Benoit &ndash; We&rsquo;ve been here all alon Sattva Arising: Strange Day Spice Girls - Stop
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Thursday Lounge, Thur 2 April, 6-8pm Cardinia Cultural Centre., Pakenham, FREE.  Call 9989 6194 to book a table

Special Easter activities, Micawber Tavern Locals night, Thurs 2 April, Belgrave

Sounds on the grounds outdoor concert , Sat 4 April from 2-7pm.at the Village Green, Upwey, FREE

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie Easter Egg Hunts, Fri 3 April-Mon 6 April.  Book at yvci.com.au

Special Easter activities, Warratina Lavender Farm, Wandin Yallock, Wed – Sun, 10am-4pm.  FREE

Easter Model Train Show, Yarra Valley Model Railway Club Sat 4 April, 09:30am-- 5pm & Sun 5 April,10am- 4pm,Lilydale Basketball Stadium.  Tickets $20 adults, $5 kids (15 & under) or $40 for family, available at door by cash or eftpos.  Enquiries:  secretary@yvmrc.org.au

Special Easter activitiesBlue Lotus Water Gardens, Yarra Junction, Fri 3 April-Mon 6 April.  Book online at www.bluelotus.com.au

Berwick Easter Fair, Fri 3 April to Mon 6 April, Berwick Show Grounds , 2 Cardinia St, Berwick.  Search for Berwick Easter Fair for Humanitix booking page for details and tickets.

Cosi, Fri 10 April– Sat 18 April, CPP Community Theatre, Boronia K-12 Performing Arts Centre, Rangeview Road Boronia. Tickets: $24-$32, cppcommunitytheatre.com.au.

Summer of the Aliens, Thurs 9 April – Sat 2 May.  1812 Theatre, in Upper Ferntree Gully.  Tickets $26 - $29 from 1812theatre,com.au

Charity Drag Show, 18+, Thurs 2 April 7-9.30pm, 26/200 Canterbury Rd

Olinda Community – check out och.org.au 
 - Get ready to move, groove and shine in Fun with FemCee!
 - Creative Book Making Workshop
 - Ruccis Circus

Cardinia Cultural Centre
- FoRT, physical theatre, Recommended for ages 3-12 (and their families!)
Wednesday 8 April from 10am – 11am, without interval
Tickets are $15 or $50 for a group of 4
 - Circus workshop - FREE
Book for show & workshop at cardiniaculturalcentre.com.au


The Farmy Farm, acrobatic theatre for children, Tues 14 April at 11am &1pm, Burrinja Cultural centre. Tickets from burrinja.org.au

Yarra Ranges Council

Nature Creators, outdoor activity,Thursday, 09 April 11am-12pm, Coronation Park, 105 River Street, Healesville.  Suitable for 4-10 years.  Also 9:30-10:30am session , for children who require a small group and/or support. Both free, but must book.  Yarra Ranges Council school activities.

Knox Council: Search for Knox Council events

Cardinia Council Teenage Program: search for Cardinia Teenage school holiday

Open to young people aged 12 to 17 years.  Activities are held across Cardinia Shire and most activities are low cost or free.
Sky High – see skyhighmtdandenong.com.au

Free school-holiday program Wed 8 April – Thursday 16 April

Volt U18 dance party, Thursday 9 April , 5-10:30pm,  Strictly ages 13–17 only.
Tickets are $43.35 from sookilounge.com.au

Libraries
 - Lilydale Library – see yourlibrary.voc.gov.au
 - Pakenham Library: see myli.org.au

Parks Victoria:  Junior Ranger program.  FREE.  Search Parks Vic Junior Ranger

Markets
Sat 4 April
 - Kallista Village market, 2 Church st Kallista from 9am – 2pm
 - Cockatoo Country Market at 77 Pakenham Road from 8.30am - 1.30pm

Sunday 4 May:  Lilydale Craft & Produce Market,

Music played
Jon Collins singing Drive Girl Driv
Magdalia with Fault Line
BeyondVegas with Someone lonelier than me.

 

Thursday Lounge, Thur 2 April, 6-8pm Cardinia Cultural Centre., Pakenham, FREE.&nbsp; Call 9989 6194 to book a table
Special Easter activities, Micawber Tavern Locals night, Thurs 2 April, Belgrave
Sounds on the grounds outdoor concert , Sat 4 April from 2-7pm.at the Village Green, Upwey, FREE
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie&nbsp;Easter Egg Hunts, Fri 3 April-Mon 6 April.&nbsp; Book at yvci.com.au
Special Easter activities, Warratina Lavender Farm, Wandin Yallock, Wed &ndash; Sun, 10am-4pm.&nbsp; FREE
Easter Model Train Show, Yarra Valley Model Railway Club Sat 4 April, 09:30am-- 5pm &amp; Sun 5 April,10am- 4pm,Lilydale Basketball Stadium.&nbsp; Tickets $20 adults, $5 kids (15 &amp; under) or $40 for family, available at door by cash or eftpos.&nbsp; Enquiries:&nbsp; secretary@yvmrc.org.au
Special Easter activities Blue Lotus Water Gardens, Yarra Junction, Fri 3 April-Mon 6 April.&nbsp; Book online at www.bluelotus.com.au
Berwick Easter Fair, Fri 3 April to Mon 6 April, Berwick Show Grounds , 2 Cardinia St, Berwick.&nbsp; Search for Berwick Easter Fair for Humanitix booking page for details and tickets.
Cosi, Fri 10 April&ndash; Sat 18 April, CPP Community Theatre, Boronia K-12 Performing Arts Centre, Rangeview Road Boronia. Tickets: $24-$32, cppcommunitytheatre.com.au.
Summer of the Aliens, Thurs 9 April &ndash; Sat 2 May.&nbsp; 1812 Theatre, in Upper Ferntree Gully.&nbsp; Tickets $26 - $29 from 1812theatre,com.au
Charity Drag Show, 18+, Thurs 2 April 7-9.30pm, 26/200 Canterbury Rd
Olinda Community &ndash; check out och.org.au&nbsp; &nbsp;- Get ready to move, groove and shine in Fun with FemCee! &nbsp;- Creative Book Making Workshop &nbsp;- Ruccis Circus
Cardinia Cultural Centre - FoRT, physical&nbsp;theatre, Recommended for ages 3-12 (and their families!) Wednesday 8 April from 10am &ndash; 11am, without interval Tickets are $15 or $50 for a group of 4 &nbsp;- Circus workshop - FREE Book for show &amp; workshop at cardiniaculturalcentre.com.au 
The Farmy Farm, acrobatic theatre for children, Tues 14 April at 11am &amp;1pm, Burrinja Cultural centre. Tickets from burrinja.org.au
Yarra Ranges Council
Nature Creators, outdoor activity, Thursday, 09 April 11am-12pm, Coronation Park, 105 River Street, Healesville.&nbsp; Suitable for 4-10 years.&nbsp; Also 9:30-10:30am session , for children who require a small group and/or support. Both free, but must book.&nbsp; Yarra Ranges Council school activities.
Knox Council: Search for Knox Council events
Cardinia Council Teenage Program: search for Cardinia Teenage school holiday
Open to young people aged 12 to 17 years.&nbsp; Activities are held across Cardinia Shire and most activities are low cost or free. Sky High &ndash; see skyhighmtdandenong.com.au
Free school-holiday program Wed 8 April &ndash; Thursday 16 April
Volt U18 dance party, Thursday 9 April , 5-10:30pm,&nbsp; Strictly ages 13&ndash;17 only. Tickets are $43.35 from sookilounge.com.au
Libraries &nbsp;- Lilydale Library &ndash; see yourlibrary.voc.gov.au &nbsp;- Pakenham Library: see myli.org.au
Parks Victoria:&nbsp; Junior Ranger program.&nbsp; FREE.&nbsp; Search Parks Vic Junior Ranger
Markets Sat 4 April &nbsp;- Kallista Village market, 2 Church st Kallista from 9am &ndash; 2pm &nbsp;- Cockatoo Country Market at 77 Pakenham Road from 8.30am - 1.30pm
Sunday 4 May:&nbsp; Lilydale Craft &amp; Produce Market,
Music played Jon Collins singing Drive Girl Driv Magdalia with Fault Line BeyondVegas with Someone lonelier than me.
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The Hills Are Alive Podcast - 2026-3-30

Healesville mini-Film Festival, The Memo Healsesville, Sunday 29 Mar from 10am. Tickets: $15 per film or $39/films.  Search for Healesville Mini Film Festival

Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Centre fundraiser, Sooki Lounge, Belgrave,  Sun 29 Mar, 12:30pm till late.  Tickets: $20.40 from Sookilounge.com.au or the door.

Yarra Ranges Summer Wellness Walk, Sat 28 Mar 9.30am, meet at Belgrave library). Search Yarra Ranges Wellness walks to register your interest

Montrose Picnic in the Park. Sun 29 Mar, 5-7pm at Montrose Town Centre – 935 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd.FREE

Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival, Sunday, 29 March 2026, 9am to 5pm at Eastfield Park, 119 Eastfield Rd, Croydon.  Tickets:  $25 adults, $20 conc. Kids < 16 free.  Pre-buy online at melbournehighlandgames.org.au or at the gate via EFTPOS or cash

Jason Vorherr, ‘Arnold’ single release, Upwey Belgrave RSL, 1 Mast Gully Rd, Belgrave, Wed 1 April, 7.30pm.  FREE

Fun-Home, Fabnobs Theatre,  Factory 33, 1-45 Industry Place, Bayswater, until Sat 4 April. Tickets: $35-$43 from fabnobstheatre.com.au        

Tessalaar KaBloom, Tesselaar Flower Farm, 357 Monbulk Rd, Silvan, Sat 21 Mar -Sun 19 April, 10am-5pm.  Tickets: $22.50 - $36 at kabloom.com.au, kids < 16 free

The Sound of Music," NOVA Music Theatre, The Round in Nunawading, until Sun 29 Mar.  Book at theround.com.au

Music played:
Saint Victoire – The Mill
Sammy Rush – Love of my life 
Fiona Ross – Christ child’s Lullaby
Jason Vorherr – Arnold.
Fun_Home – Rosa McCarty - Maps
Mel Dobra - Smoke and fire acoustic

Healesville mini-Film Festival, The Memo Healsesville, Sunday 29 Mar from 10am. Tickets: $15 per film or $39/films.&nbsp; Search for Healesville Mini Film Festival
Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Centre fundraiser, Sooki Lounge, Belgrave, &nbsp;Sun 29 Mar, 12:30pm till late.&nbsp; Tickets: $20.40 from Sookilounge.com.au or the door.
Yarra Ranges Summer Wellness Walk, Sat 28 Mar 9.30am, meet at Belgrave library). Search Yarra Ranges Wellness walks to register your interest
Montrose Picnic in the Park. Sun 29 Mar, 5-7pm at Montrose Town Centre &ndash; 935 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd. FREE
Melbourne Highland Games &amp; Celtic Festival, Sunday, 29 March 2026, 9am to 5pm&nbsp;at Eastfield Park, 119&nbsp;Eastfield&nbsp;Rd,&nbsp;Croydon.&nbsp; Tickets:&nbsp; $25 adults, $20 conc. Kids &lt; 16 free.&nbsp; Pre-buy online at melbournehighlandgames.org.au or at the gate via EFTPOS or cash
Jason Vorherr, &lsquo;Arnold&rsquo; single release, Upwey Belgrave RSL, 1 Mast Gully Rd, Belgrave, Wed 1 April, 7.30pm.&nbsp; FREE
Fun-Home, Fabnobs Theatre,&nbsp; Factory 33, 1-45 Industry Place, Bayswater, until Sat 4 April. Tickets: $35-$43 from fabnobstheatre.com.au&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Tessalaar <a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvisityarravalley.us21.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dcb2f85c65b36a94183d3b6b97%26id%3D86ee3f187e%26e%3D16b0db4c1e&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C0af79fa4c9a744e656f208de7a403c62%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639082613502205817%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=o%2BY1bjJcZqGO9qiJpgQKeaJbzskaopVQRXkbtbcTsX0%3D&amp;reserved=0">KaBloom</a>, Tesselaar Flower Farm, 357 Monbulk Rd, Silvan, Sat 21 Mar -Sun 19 April, 10am-5pm.&nbsp; Tickets: $22.50 - $36 at kabloom.com.au, kids &lt; 16 free
The Sound of Music," NOVA Music Theatre, The Round in Nunawading, until Sun 29 Mar.&nbsp; Book at theround.com.au
Music played: Saint Victoire &ndash; The Mill Sammy Rush &ndash; Love of my life Fiona Ross &ndash; Christ child&rsquo;s Lullaby Jason Vorherr &ndash; Arnold. Fun_Home &ndash; Rosa McCarty - Maps Mel Dobra - Smoke and fire acoustic
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The Hills Are Alive Podcast - 2026-3-23

Repower Festival, Sun 22 March from 10am 4pm,  15 Anderson St Lilydale at Yarra Ranges Council offices

Burrinja Festival of Folk, 8pm, Sat 21 March,  Burrinja Cultural Centre, Irish Mythen plus Emily Ulman. Tickets $30/$25 at burrinja.org.au

Mission to the moon, Kids, 1pm, Thurs, 26 Mar or 10am, Fri, 27 Mar. Duration: 55mins, Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham.  $15 or 4 for $50 at cardiniaculturalcentre.com.au

Dandenong Ranges Open Studios, 21/22 & 28/29 Mar.  Various locations. Free.  See burrinja.org.au for details and to book workshops.

Vintage French Market, Sat 21 & Sun 22 Mar,9am–4pm, Campania, 3-5 Williams Rd. Olinda or email robyn.afrenchaffaire@gmail.com to book an appointment.

Belgrave Pride,  Sooki Lounge, Thur 19 March from 7pm.  Social networking night hosted by Lazy Susan. 

Open Space, Sat 14 Mar, 5-9pm,  Bunjil Place plaza, Narre Warren.  Sth East Asian night featuring Wild Gloriosa.   FREE

The Basin Music Festival, Fri 20- Sun 22 Mar.  The Basin Triangle, Oak Tree Tavern, Acorn bar & restaurant.   Program on tbmf.org.au.   FREE

Music played:
Emily Ulam – Mountains, mountains, mountains
Tracey Roberts -Let the river wash away the blues 
The Carpenters – Close to you 
Wild Gloriosa – All wishes come true
Shantilly Clad – Drunken Sailor
Rattlincane - Kangaroo Hotel

 

Repower Festival, Sun 22 March from 10am 4pm,&nbsp; 15 Anderson St Lilydale at Yarra Ranges Council offices
Burrinja Festival of Folk, 8pm, Sat 21 March,&nbsp; Burrinja Cultural Centre, Irish Mythen plus Emily Ulman. Tickets $30/$25 at burrinja.org.au
Mission to the moon, Kids, 1pm,&nbsp;Thurs, 26 Mar or 10am,&nbsp;Fri, 27 Mar. Duration: 55mins, Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham.&nbsp; $15 or 4 for $50 at cardiniaculturalcentre.com.au
Dandenong Ranges Open Studios, 21/22 &amp; 28/29 Mar.&nbsp; Various locations. Free.&nbsp; See burrinja.org.au for details and to book workshops.
Vintage French Market, Sat 21 &amp; Sun 22 Mar,9am&ndash;4pm, Campania, 3-5 Williams Rd. Olinda or email robyn.afrenchaffaire@gmail.com to book an appointment.
Belgrave Pride,&nbsp; Sooki Lounge, Thur 19 March from 7pm.&nbsp; Social networking night hosted by Lazy Susan.&nbsp;
Open Space, Sat 14 Mar, 5-9pm,&nbsp; Bunjil Place plaza, Narre Warren.&nbsp; Sth East Asian night featuring Wild Gloriosa. &nbsp;&nbsp;FREE
The Basin Music Festival, Fri 20- Sun 22 Mar.&nbsp; The Basin Triangle, Oak Tree Tavern, Acorn bar &amp; restaurant.&nbsp;&nbsp; Program on tbmf.org.au.&nbsp;&nbsp; FREE
Music played: Emily Ulam &ndash; Mountains, mountains, mountains Tracey Roberts - Let the river wash away the blues The Carpenters &ndash; Close to you Wild Gloriosa &ndash; All wishes come true Shantilly Clad &ndash; Drunken Sailor Rattlincane - Kangaroo Hotel
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The Hills Are Alive Podcast - 2026-3-16

Celebrate Mooroolbark, Saturday 14 March, 10am-4pm at Hookey Park, Mooroolbark.    FREE 

Friyay ukelele jam and sing-a-long, 27 March, 7pm, Kalorama Collective Hub.  See post on the Kalorama Collective fb page or email Ellen on elly_claire@yahoo.com.au.

Belgrave Pride,  Sooki Lounge, Thur 19 March from 7pm.  Social networking night hosted by Lazy Susan.  

Fun Home, Fabnobs Theatre, Sat March 21 – Sat 4th April, Factory 33, 1-45 Industry Place, BAYSWATER. Tickets $43/$37 at fabnobstheatre.com.au

Burrinja Festival of Folk, 8pm, Sat 14 March,  Burrinja Cultural Centre, Scott Cook and the Little Rippers plus Robyn Martin. Tickets $30/$25 at burrinja.org.au

Opening night, Continuum Open Studios group exhibition, 7pm Thurs 12 March, Burrinja Cultural   Tickets are free but must RSVP at Continuum on burrinja.org.au.

Yarra Ranges Film Society, Tuesday nghts at The Arts Centre, Warburton and The Memo Healesville.  Annual Membership  $80 ($70 concession, $35 for under 25's). Next screening is 'The Phantom Thread 7.30pm,Tues 17 March at Healesville.
See yarrarangesfilmsociety.org.au and if  interested, email yrfs.president@gmail.com

Sound Awakening, Ananda Yoga, 1681 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave, Fri 20 March, Fri 3 April and/or Fri 1 May, 7-9.30.  Tickets $70/$59 Concession.  Search for Sound Awakening Belgrave and book online.

The Basin Music Festival, Fri 20- Sun 22 Mar.  The Basin Triangle, Oak Tree Tavern, Acorn bar & restaurant.   Program on tbmf.org.au.   FREE

Open Space, Sat 14 Mar, 5-9pm,  Bunjil Place plaza, Narre Warren.  Cookin’ on 3 burners, .  FREE

Markets
On Sat 14 Mar
Monbulk Produce Market at 73 Main St 9am - 2pm
The Lost Woods Market in Puffing Billy Park, Emerald, 9am – 2pm

On Sun 15 Feb
Emerald Craft & Produce Market outside Emerald Village newsagency 9am - 3pm

 

Music played:
Fire Opal – Walking through the woods
Michael Waugh – We are here
Robyn Martin – Like a Girl
Coconut Shy – The Finest Day
John McKenna – Lookin for something

Celebrate Mooroolbark, Saturday 14 March, 10am-4pm at Hookey Park, Mooroolbark.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FREE&nbsp;
Friyay ukelele jam and sing-a-long, 27 March, 7pm, Kalorama Collective Hub.&nbsp; See post on the Kalorama Collective fb page or email Ellen on <a href="mailto:elly_claire@yahoo.com.au">elly_claire@yahoo.com.au</a>.
Belgrave Pride,&nbsp; Sooki Lounge, Thur 19 March from 7pm.&nbsp; Social networking night hosted by Lazy Susan.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Fun Home, Fabnobs Theatre, Sat March 21 &ndash; Sat 4th April, Factory 33, 1-45 Industry Place, BAYSWATER. Tickets $43/$37 at fabnobstheatre.com.au
Burrinja Festival of Folk, 8pm, Sat 14 March, &nbsp;Burrinja Cultural Centre, Scott Cook and the Little Rippers plus Robyn Martin. Tickets $30/$25 at burrinja.org.au
Opening night, Continuum Open Studios group exhibition, 7pm Thurs 12 March, Burrinja Cultural &nbsp;&nbsp;Tickets are free but must RSVP at Continuum on burrinja.org.au.
Yarra Ranges Film Society, Tuesday nghts at The Arts Centre, Warburton and The Memo Healesville.&nbsp; Annual Membership&nbsp; $80 ($70 concession, $35 for under 25's). Next screening is 'The Phantom Thread 7.30pm,Tues 17 March at Healesville. See yarrarangesfilmsociety.org.au and if&nbsp; interested, email <a href="mailto:yrfs.president@gmail.com">yrfs.president@gmail.com</a>
Sound Awakening, Ananda Yoga, 1681 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave, Fri 20 March, Fri 3 April and/or Fri 1 May, 7-9.30.&nbsp; Tickets $70/$59 Concession.&nbsp; Search for Sound Awakening Belgrave and book online.
The Basin Music Festival, Fri 20- Sun 22 Mar.&nbsp; The Basin Triangle, Oak Tree Tavern, Acorn bar &amp; restaurant.&nbsp;&nbsp; Program on tbmf.org.au.&nbsp;&nbsp; FREE
Open Space, Sat 14 Mar, 5-9pm,&nbsp; Bunjil Place plaza, Narre Warren.&nbsp; Cookin&rsquo; on 3 burners, .&nbsp; FREE
Markets On Sat 14 Mar Monbulk Produce Market at 73 Main St 9am - 2pm The Lost Woods Market in Puffing Billy Park, Emerald, 9am &ndash; 2pm
On Sun 15 Feb Emerald Craft &amp; Produce Market outside Emerald Village newsagency 9am - 3pm
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Music played: Fire Opal &ndash; Walking through the woods Michael Waugh &ndash; We are here Robyn Martin &ndash; Like a Girl Coconut Shy &ndash; The Finest Day John McKenna &ndash; Lookin for something

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WritersandRhythm:  Fri 6 March, Healesville Uniting Church, 7pm - 10pm.  Live music.  Tickets $20 – call 0417 002 793

Connecting Community Festival: The Memo Healesville , Fri 6 & Sat 7. See yarraranges,vic,gov,au, Connecting Community Festival 2026.

The Passion of St Nicholas, Cabaret, Wed 11 Mar, 10am-12:05pm. Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham. Tickets $24 from Cardinia Cultural Centre website.

3mdr Live broadcast and Exhibition for International Women’s Day, Sun 8 March, Yarra Ranges Regional Museum at 35-37 Castella Street, Lilydale.  

Gemco Open Stage Night, Sat 7 Mar, 7-10.30pm, 19 Kilvington Drive Emerald.  $5 performers, $8 audience. Pay at door.  Bar + BYO nibbles.  

Selby Folk club, Fri 6 Mar, Doors open 7.30pm  Menzies Creek Hall. Emaline Delapaix, Jason Vorherr, BYO drink + supper. $15 online via selbyfolkclub.com.au or cash at the door. 

Belgrave Pride,  Sooki Lounge, Thur 19 March from 7pm.  Social networking night hosted by Lazy Susan.   More info next week.

Victorian Folk Music Club Concert, Tues 10 Mar, 7.45-10pm, Ringwood East Senior Citizen's Hall.  $11, Club members, $13 conc, $15 full. Accompanied kids: free. Info and tickets at  www.vfmc.org.au  or call 0411 750 462.

Open Space, Sat 7 Mar, 6-9pm,  Bunjil Place plaza, Narre Warren.  Andrew Swift, Tegan Blackstock, Ethan Calway.  FREE

The Basin Music Festival, Fri 20- Sun 22 Mar.  Program on tbmf.org.au.   FREE

Hey dee ho intergenerational music, various times and locations.  
See heydeeho.com.au then click on Intergenerational sessions in the top menu.

Mountain men: Christian men’s group. Monbulk Christian Fellowship.  
Search for mountain men monbulk

Rose Tattoo, Sooki Lounge, Fri 13 Mar from 7.30pm.  Tickets $45, sookilounge.com.au.

 

Music played:
Geraldine Quinn:  Golden Child.
Jason Vorherr:  His normality
Anita Monk:  Serious
Andrew Swift:  Get Lost
Vaaus:   Boy Mix 7.0 remastered

 

WritersandRhythm:&nbsp; Fri 6 March, Healesville Uniting Church,&nbsp;7pm - 10pm.&nbsp; Live music.&nbsp; Tickets $20 &ndash;&nbsp;call 0417 002 793
Connecting Community Festival: The Memo Healesville , Fri 6 &amp; Sat 7. See yarraranges,vic,gov,au, Connecting Community Festival 2026.
The Passion of St Nicholas, Cabaret, Wed 11 Mar, 10am-12:05pm. Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham. Tickets $24 from Cardinia Cultural Centre website.
3mdr Live broadcast and Exhibition for International Women&rsquo;s Day, Sun 8 March, Yarra Ranges Regional Museum at 35-37 Castella Street,&nbsp;Lilydale.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Gemco Open Stage Night, Sat 7 Mar, 7-10.30pm, 19 Kilvington Drive Emerald.&nbsp; $5 performers, $8 audience. Pay at door.&nbsp; Bar + BYO nibbles.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Selby Folk club, Fri 6 Mar, Doors open 7.30pm&nbsp; Menzies Creek Hall. Emaline Delapaix, Jason Vorherr, BYO drink + supper. $15 online via selbyfolkclub.com.au or cash at the door.&nbsp;
Belgrave Pride, &nbsp;Sooki Lounge, Thur 19 March from 7pm.&nbsp; Social networking night hosted by Lazy Susan.&nbsp;&nbsp; More info next week.
Victorian Folk Music Club Concert, Tues 10 Mar, 7.45-10pm, Ringwood East Senior Citizen's Hall. &nbsp;$11, Club members, $13 conc, $15 full. Accompanied kids: free. Info and tickets at&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.vfmc.org.au/">www.vfmc.org.au</a>&nbsp; or call 0411 750 462.
Open Space, Sat 7 Mar, 6-9pm,&nbsp; Bunjil Place plaza, Narre Warren.&nbsp; Andrew Swift, Tegan Blackstock, Ethan Calway.&nbsp; FREE
The Basin Music Festival, Fri 20- Sun 22 Mar.&nbsp; Program on tbmf.org.au.&nbsp; &nbsp;FREE
Hey dee ho intergenerational music, various times and locations.&nbsp; See heydeeho.com.au then click on Intergenerational sessions in the top menu.
Mountain men: Christian men&rsquo;s group. Monbulk Christian Fellowship.&nbsp; Search for mountain men monbulk
Rose Tattoo, Sooki Lounge, Fri 13 Mar from 7.30pm.&nbsp; Tickets $45, sookilounge.com.au.
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Music played: Geraldine Quinn: &nbsp;Golden Child. Jason Vorherr: &nbsp;His normality Anita Monk: &nbsp;Serious Andrew Swift:&nbsp; Get Lost Vaaus:&nbsp; &nbsp;Boy Mix 7.0 remastered
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The Hills Are Alive Podcast - 2026-3-2

Knox Fest, Sat 28 Feb, 10am-10pm at Wally Tew Reserve, Ferntree Gully.
FREE entry.    For more details search for Knox fest.

BurrinjaFest Sat 28 Feb, noon-5pm, Burrinja Cultural centre, Upwey.
Tickets are $40 and available online at burrinja.org.au

Savvy & Sassyfor neurodivergent teenage girls. Tues 24 Feb-24 March, 4.30-6pm, Birdsland Environment Centre. Enrol at kallistamindbody.com.au and click on Events.

Fernlea Community House, 356-358 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Emerald
Older men’s discussion group: Every 4th Tuesday (24 Feb) from 9.30am.
Preparation for End of Life talk, Tuesday 24 Feb at 1pm. $5
Death Café, Sunday 1 March from 2pm. Sonia (if you are OK with it) – the value of talking about life and death.

To reserve your spot and see the full list of events, go to fch.org.au

Open Space, Sat 28 Feb, 6-9pm,  Bunjil Place plaza, Narre Warren, Pseudo Echo, Lupa J and Alkira Synth Collective Free

Social knitting, MotHs Hub: Fri Feb 27, 7:30pm-8:30pm, 6 Hayes Place, Belgrave

Kalorama Knit Club, Kalorama Community Hub, 1209 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
Knitting Workshop Series, running every second Monday, 7–9 pm. 
See Kalorama Collective on fb or go to Eventbrite.com.au and search for Kalorama Collective to book. $10 per workshop
FREE Knitting Group, 7–9 pm. No booking required

Yarra Ranges Wellness Walks, Sat 28 February, 9:30am, Trail Café, 4 Clancy’s Rd, Mt Evelyn.  Search for Yarra Ranges Wellness walks to register.

Cardinia Cultural Centre, Thursday lounge 26 Feb, 6-8pm. Call Brewing Bliss Cafe on 9989 6194 to book a table.

The Basin Music Festival, Fri 20- Sun 22 Mar.  FREE

Lilydale Craft & Produce Market, Sun 1 Mar, 9am–2pm 15 Anderson St Lilydale,

Music played:
Hannah Schmidli – Mother, my teeth are expanding
Pseudo Echo – Love an adventure
Jay Santilli – Rewind
Flying hubcaps – Comfort zone

 

Knox Fest, Sat 28 Feb,&nbsp;10am-10pm&nbsp;at&nbsp;Wally Tew Reserve,&nbsp;Ferntree Gully. FREE entry.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For more details search for Knox fest.
BurrinjaFest Sat 28 Feb, noon-5pm, Burrinja Cultural centre, Upwey. Tickets are $40 and available online at burrinja.org.au
Savvy &amp; Sassy for neurodivergent teenage girls. Tues 24&nbsp;Feb-24&nbsp;March, 4.30-6pm, Birdsland Environment Centre. Enrol at kallistamindbody.com.au and click on Events.
Fernlea Community House, 356-358 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Emerald
<ul>
<li>Older men&rsquo;s discussion group: Every 4th Tuesday (24 Feb) from 9.30am.</li>
<li>Preparation for End of Life talk, Tuesday 24 Feb at 1pm. $5</li>
<li>Death Caf&eacute;, Sunday 1 March from 2pm. Sonia (if you are OK with it) &ndash; the value of talking about life and death.</li>
</ul>
To reserve your spot and see the full list of events, go to fch.org.au
Open Space, Sat 28 Feb, 6-9pm,&nbsp; Bunjil Place plaza, Narre Warren, Pseudo Echo, Lupa J and Alkira Synth Collective Free
Social knitting, MotHs Hub: Fri Feb 27, 7:30pm-8:30pm, 6 Hayes Place, Belgrave
Kalorama Knit Club, Kalorama Community Hub, 1209 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
<ul>
<li>Knitting Workshop Series, running&nbsp;every second Monday, 7&ndash;9 pm. See Kalorama Collective on fb or go to Eventbrite.com.au and search for Kalorama Collective to book. $10 per workshop</li>
<li>FREE Knitting Group, 7&ndash;9 pm. No booking required</li>
</ul>
Yarra Ranges Wellness Walks, Sat 28 February, 9:30am, Trail Caf&eacute;, 4 Clancy&rsquo;s Rd, Mt Evelyn.&nbsp; Search for Yarra Ranges Wellness walks to register.
Cardinia Cultural Centre, Thursday lounge 26 Feb, 6-8pm. Call Brewing Bliss Cafe on 9989 6194 to book a table.
The Basin Music Festival, Fri 20- Sun 22 Mar.&nbsp; FREE
Lilydale Craft &amp; Produce Market, Sun 1 Mar, 9am&ndash;2pm 15 Anderson St Lilydale,
Music played: Hannah Schmidli &ndash; Mother, my teeth are expanding Pseudo Echo &ndash; Love an adventure Jay Santilli &ndash; Rewind Flying hubcaps &ndash; Comfort zone
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The Hills Are Alive Podcast - 2026-2-23

Cardinia Cultural Centre, Thursday Lounge every Thursday, 6pm-late,  live music 6-8pm.  To book a table, please call Brewing Bliss Cafe on 9989 6194.

Belgrave Survival Day, Sat 21 Feb, 2-7pm on at Borthwick Park, Belgrave.  Kutcha Edwards, Kiwat Kennell and Yeng Gali Mullum Choir.   FREE
 BYO chairs, rugs, sun and rain protection, and your community spirit!

Open Space, Sat 21 Feb, 6-9pm,  Bunjil Place plaza, Narre Warren, Yeo (DJ), Hung Hing lion Dance, QiQi & Elysian Blues.  Free

Cheese-making workshop, Friday 20 Feb, 5pm.Olinda Community House 
Price: $50.  Go to och.org.au and click on Program. 

Cameo Outdoor cinema    Select Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun night during summer

The Marvellous March Masquerade Dance, Sat 7 March, 7:30 – 10:30pm The Memo Healesville   Tickets: $25.00.  See Memo Healesville website

Film and dinner:  Signorinella/Little Miss, Sat 28 Feb,  5.30 to 8.30pm.  Giammarino wines, Healesville.  Giammarino wines on fb or go to humanitix.com, search for Giammarino wines

Upwey-Belgrave RSL, Sat 21 Feb, – 11pm, 1 Mast Gully Rd, live music Kathleen Halloran.  See Upwey Belgrave RSL on facebook or Trybooking.com and search for Upwey Belgrave RSL on 21 Feb 2026.  Dinner bookings & membership enquiries call 9754-3665. (WED-SUN, 1pm to 5pm).

Foothills community care, Ferntree Gully Community Meal. Every Wednesday, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Ferntree Gully Guide Hall, Underwood Rd

BurrinjaFEST, 28 Feb, noon-5pm Burrinja Cultural centre. burrinja.org.au

Boronia Soccer Club recruiting female players:  girls over 16, no experience or skill level required and girls 11 years and below for miniroos.
email info@boroniasc.com.au or call Luca Governale on 0410 701 731

Markets (Sat 21 Feb)
Montrose Community Market, Montrose Town Centre Reserve, 9am - 1pm

Markets (Sun 22 Feb)
Upwey Community Market, Main St Upwey from 9am - 2pm
Gembrook Market at the Gembrook Community Centre, 9am - 2pm

Music played:
Kiwat Kennell - The Moment
Bee – Smoke break
Kathleen Halloran -Cost of Living
Mazzon- Redhead  
Rebellious Bird – No ordinary day

 

Cardinia Cultural Centre, Thursday Lounge every Thursday, 6pm-late, &nbsp;live music 6-8pm.&nbsp; To book a table, please call Brewing Bliss Cafe on 9989 6194.
Belgrave Survival Day, Sat 21 Feb, 2-7pm on at Borthwick Park, Belgrave.&nbsp; Kutcha Edwards, Kiwat Kennell and Yeng Gali Mullum Choir.&nbsp;&nbsp; FREE &nbsp;BYO chairs, rugs, sun and rain protection, and your community spirit!
Open Space, Sat 21 Feb, 6-9pm,&nbsp; Bunjil Place plaza, Narre Warren, Yeo (DJ), Hung Hing lion Dance, QiQi &amp; Elysian Blues.&nbsp; Free
Cheese-making workshop, Friday 20 Feb, 5pm.Olinda Community House Price: $50.&nbsp; Go to och.org.au and click on Program.&nbsp;
Cameo Outdoor cinema&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Select Thurs, Fri, Sat &amp; Sun night during summer 
The Marvellous March Masquerade Dance, Sat 7 March, 7:30 &ndash; 10:30pm The Memo Healesville&nbsp;&nbsp; Tickets:&nbsp;$25.00.&nbsp; See Memo Healesville website
Film and dinner: &nbsp;Signorinella/Little Miss, Sat 28 Feb, &nbsp;5.30 to 8.30pm.&nbsp; Giammarino wines, Healesville.&nbsp; Giammarino wines on fb or go to humanitix.com, search for Giammarino wines
Upwey-Belgrave RSL, Sat 21 Feb, &ndash; 11pm, 1 Mast Gully Rd, live music Kathleen Halloran. &nbsp;See Upwey Belgrave RSL on facebook or Trybooking.com and search for Upwey Belgrave RSL on 21 Feb 2026.&nbsp; Dinner bookings &amp; membership enquiries call 9754-3665. (WED-SUN, 1pm to 5pm).
Foothills community care, Ferntree Gully Community Meal. Every Wednesday, 4:00 PM &ndash; 6:00 PM at the Ferntree Gully Guide Hall, Underwood Rd
BurrinjaFEST, 28 Feb, noon-5pm Burrinja Cultural centre. burrinja.org.au
Boronia Soccer Club recruiting female players:&nbsp; girls over 16, no experience or skill level required and girls 11 years and below for miniroos. email <a href="mailto:info@boroniasc.com.au">info@boroniasc.com.au</a> or call Luca Governale on 0410 701 731
Markets (Sat 21 Feb)
<ul>
<li>Montrose Community Market, Montrose Town Centre Reserve, 9am - 1pm</li>
</ul>
Markets (Sun 22 Feb)
<ul>
<li>Upwey Community Market, Main St Upwey from 9am - 2pm</li>
<li>Gembrook Market at the Gembrook Community Centre, 9am - 2pm</li>
</ul>
Music played: Kiwat Kennell - The Moment Bee &ndash; Smoke break Kathleen Halloran -Cost of Living Mazzon- Redhead&nbsp; Rebellious Bird &ndash; No ordinary day
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The Hills Are Alive Podcast - 2026-2-16

The Hills are alive will support local art and music by promoting artists and events etc in this local area, and by providing a comprehensive What's On listing, particularly of events and artists that listeners may not be aware of.

The Hills are alive will support local art and music by promoting artists and events etc in this local area, and by providing a comprehensive What's On listing, particularly of events and artists that listeners may not be aware of.

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