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Community Calendar – August 16, 2016

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Dads brekky

Come celebrate Father’s Day at a pancake breakfast on Friday, September 2. Teacher Ben Moss-Holland and Sudanese advocate David Nyuol Vincent will be among guest speakers at the event at Sunbury’s Rupertswood Mansion. RSVPs essential.

■ 9744 0085

 

Community lunch

Woodend Neighbourhood House will put on lunch and friendly conversation on August 19 at noon. RSVP by Thursday. Entry $5.

■ 5427 1845.

 

Market to market

The Riddells Creek Farmers Market in on at 69 Gisborne-Kilmore Road, Riddells Creek this Saturday, August 20, 9am until 1pm. Fresh produce and gourmet ingredients available.

■ 0487 444 090

 

LGBTI social support

Mix and mingle at a social and support group get-together for transgender, gender-diverse, gender-fluid or gender- questioning people aged 12-25, who live, work or play in Macedon Ranges. The next gathering is August 23 at Woodend Community Centre, corner High and Forest streets, Woodend.

■ 5421 1666

 

Cool for Kids

Help kids with cancer and their families and friends at a night of music, fun and dancing when The Naturally Cool Big Band performs at Sunbury Bowling Club from 7.30pm, August 20. Tickets: $30; proceeds to Royal Children’s Hospital.

■ 5428 2228

 

Bush dance for Kidzone

A community bush dance will raise funds for Kidzone OSHC Romsey on Saturday, August 20, at Kerrie Hall. There will be a dance caller, silent auction, great food and more. Family tickets $25, singles $15 from Romsey post office, Ray White Romsey or Encourage Church.

■ 5429 6327

 

Bluelight disco

Get to know your community police volunteers at the upcoming Bluelight disco at Sunbury Memorial Hall, 6-8pm, August 26. Gear up in footy colours. Entry is $7.

■ 9744 8111

 

WIN THIS  

 

Here’s your chance to see the 2016 Victorian State Schools Spectacular. Star Weekly has three double passes to the 1pm show on Saturday, September 10, at Hisense Arena (valued at $80 each). The cast of more than 3000 will captivate audiences with show-stopping vocals, high-energy dance routines, electrifying special effects and awe-inspiring magic tricks in a slick, brilliantly choreographed three-hour show. www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events

To enter, click here.

Entries close at 11.59pm on Sunday, August 21, and will be drawn at 9am the next day at 380 City Road, Southbank, 3006. Entrants must be more than 18 years old and reside in Victoria. See our competition terms and conditions for more details. All winners will be contacted directly by the prize supplier within seven days of winners being drawn.

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