Magic 1278 continues to provide assistance to small and large community groups, by helping publicise their fundraising events, or events of public interest.

Magic 1278 is the only Melbourne commercial station to schedule free announcements for small community groups every hour of every day.

Email communitycalendar@magic1278.com.au with your fundraiser.

SIDS AND KIDS VICTORIA
Enjoy two top Films as Fundraisers for Sids and Kids Victoria. You can choose either “J. Edgar” or “A Few Best Men” on Friday 3rd February from 6pm at Kino Cinemas, 45 Collins St. “J. Edgar” stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Naomi Watts - while “A Few Best Men” features Xavier Samuel, Kris Marshall and Olivia Newton-John.

HOT ROD SHOW
Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale LIONS Club along with Geelong Street Rodders present their annual Show and Shine! Bring a picnic lunch or choose food available onsite and enjoy an exciting display of over 500 cars near Queenscliff foreshore. It’s on Sunday 5th February - 10am to 2pm - just a short walk from the Ferry Terminal. Details from Greg on 0409 955 348.

HEIDELBERG VIEW CLUB
Heidelberg VIEW Club is a friendly, active group of ladies who hold monthly lunch meetings at The Centre in Ivanhoe. They support the Smith Family which helps with education of disadvantaged children through their learning programs. Next meeting is at 11.45 on Wednesday morning 8th February with a guest speaker from Bundoora Homestead talking on Tea Cosy Tales. Visitors and new members welcome! Details from Joan – 9077 0511.

BENNETTSWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE OPEN DAY
Bennettswood Neighbourhood House welcomes you to their Open Day on Friday 3rd February at 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. Enjoy a free lunch, meet friendly members and find out about classes and activities plus you can help house fundraising by choosing a bargain from Blumes Fashions end of season sale! Bookings essential – 9888 0234.

ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM
Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Hampton is running an English Education Program for migrants whose first language is not English, running for 9 weeks from Monday 6th February. Morning session starts at 9.45 – evening session at 6.45. Each class costs $25 to cover course materials. Contact Judy for details on 9799 4124.

BOX HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Box Hill Historical Society next general meeting is at 8 on Thursday night 16th February with guest speaker Spencer Herd talking about the Surrey Park Model Boat Club which uses the ornamental lake established at Surrey Park in 1988. Free admission and visitors are welcome! Strabane Chapel Hall, 29 Strabane Ave, Mont Albert North.
Details – 9285 4808.

OLD TIME / NU VOGUE CHARITY DANCE
Saturday night 28th January, you can enjoy the Kingston Band playing music for the Old Time/Nu Vogue Charity Dance at the Clyde Public Hall with proceeds to Juvenile Diabetes. Entry is $12 including Tea & Coffee – BYO Drinks & Supper. Dance runs from 8 to midnight with door and Raffle prizes! Call Elaine on 5629 5571.

COME ALONG THIS AUSTRALIA DAY!
Hampton Park Progress Association welcomes you to their Australia Day Event in the grounds of Arthur Wren Hall, Stuart Ave, Hampton Park this Thursday from 9 ‘til noon! Enjoy a free breakfast and be entertained by Multicultural Performers – “Vocal Performance School” – “Band 3 Style” and the “City of Casey Pipe Band" plus the Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes aerobatic team. Flag raising will be conducted by Australian Navy Cadets from Hampton Park Secondary College with LDS Singers performing the National Anthem.

WARREN OP SHOP HALF PRICE SALE
Warren Opportunity Shop is having a half price sale on now at Malcolm Court, Narre Warren until the end of January. Sale includes Men’s & Women’s clothing – Books – Videos are 50c… and money raised goes to local charities! Last year they raised $43,000! Half Price Sale at Warren Opportunity Shop – Narre Warren.

FREE FAMILY FUN DAY THIS AUSTRALIA DAY
Geelong Australia Day Committee & Lions Club of Corio Bay invites you to a Free Family Fun day – Thursday from 11 to 4 - Rippleside Park, Geelong with free parking on site. Activities include all day Stage Entertainment – Kids rides – Geelong Memorial Brass Band and many displays. Bring a picnic lunch or buy food on site at reasonable prices. Free Family Fun Day – Rippleside Park – Geelong… this Thursday from 11am.

SCUBA DIVERS WANTED TO BREAK WORLD RECORD
200 Scuba Divers are needed to take part in the Australian Guinness World Record attempt for the extreme sport of “Underwater Ironing” to be held at Brighton open water Baths on 12th February. Do it for your country, as we lost last year to the Dutch! Contact co-ordinator Deborah on 0409 65 48 65.

WALKING GROUP
Fashionable Footsteps walking group meet every Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7.45am at the Coles entrance inside Chadstone Shopping Centre. Then cool down with a 10 minute Tai Chi Coffee (at your cost). To join this free walking group - contact Carmel or Karin at Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House on 9530 4397.

BANYULE VIEW CLUB
Banyule VIEW Club invites you to their next meeting at the Greensborough RSL - Main St from 11am Tuesday 7th February. The meeting will be followed by a yummy lunch and then guest speaker – Gillian Conley – will talk of her experiences on “Nursing in Asia”. New members are welcome. View supports the Smith Family’s “Learning for Life” program giving disadvantaged children the chance of a better future! Call Margaret on 9439 9965.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Do you have good communication skills? Do you enjoy working with people? Monash/Waverley Community Information and Support Centre at 6 Holskamp St, Mt Waverley is looking for volunteers! Successful applicants need to do an accredited training course which starts in February. For more details, call 9807 5996.

OP SHOP HALF-PRICE SALE
Rotary Club of Box Hill - through their Op Shop - have contributed half a million dollars to charitable projects for 10 yrs and due to recent donations of quality clothing & general items - rotary’s Op Shop is having its first ever half-price sale! Support Rotary and save 50% - call in for a genuine bargain at 113 Canterbury Road, Blackburn South.

ART EXHIBITION FOR THE SES AND NATIONAL TRUST
9th Annual Art Exhibition is on until the end of January at The Old Mill, Turner Court, Portarlington. Opening hours are from midday to 4pm every Sat, Sun & Wed. Artists will be in there with handmade gifts & artworks for sale. There is a small entry fee while parking is free! The Art Exhibition supports the SES and the National Trust. Details from Sue on 5259 2630.

GEELONG WEST TECH 50TH REUNION
Geelong West Tech is holding its 50th reunion! Since 1962 there has been a reunion every 5 years but this one is a milestone, and they would love all ex students to join in. The 50th reunion is planned for Friday 2nd March. To find out more contact Judy on 5229 2848.

KIDS OF GOLD INC HOLIDAY CAMP
“Kids of Gold Inc” is a non-profit group running a camp for kids in Grades 4 to 6 during the school holidays. Designed to build self esteem and confidence, the camp is on the weekend of 27th-29th January, in the beautiful Yarra Valley. Cost is $55 for the weekend – or $45 for Health Card holders. Contact Gary at “Kids of  Gold” for details on 9737 9475.

9TH ANNUAL ART EXHITIBION
9th Annual Art Exhibition is on until the end of January at The Old Mill, Turner Court, Portarlington. Opening hours are from midday to 4pm every Sat, Sun & Wed. Artists will be in there with handmade gifts & artworks for sale. There is a small entry fee while parking is free! The Art Exhibition supports the SES and the National Trust. Details from Sue on 5259 2630.

DANCE TUITION AND SOCIAL DANCING
Enjoy Latin, Rock and Ballroom Dancing every Monday night at the Jessie Morris Community Hall, Devon Road, Oak Park. Tuition and Social dance starts at 7 Monday nights. Entry is $10 and proceeds to Hall maintenance. Contact Kathy on 0425 773 742.

WORDS ON WHEELS
Yarra Plenty Regional Library is looking for volunteers for an exciting community project called – Words On Wheels! It is an interactive storytelling session in aged care facilities and each session is based on a theme, incorporating poetry, short stories, humour, music and pictures. Volunteers need to be lively and fun with a sensitivity to older people. Call Carolyn for details on 9401 0725.

BEAUMARIS ROTARY CLUB
Rotary Club of Beaumaris invites you to come along on Thursday nights, to find out all about the world’s largest community organisation. Rotary helps the local community in many ways! Meetings are held at the Victoria Golf Club and women are welcome! Bookings on 0405 127 271.

If you missed our last Community Calendar (16-22 Jan) CLICK HERE