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.

BAYSWATER PARK CRICKET CLUB
Bayswater Park Cricket Club and Knox City Council will present “Chipmunks the Squeekquel” at Bayswater Cinema under the stars on Friday March 12th at the Guy Turner Reserve in Amber Street.  A free night’s entertainment from 7:30pm with the main feature at dusk.  Enquiries: Paul 0413 366 165.

CHARITY DINNER DANCE
The Italian Cultural Group will hold a charity dinner dance, helping local projects, on Saturday March 13th from 6:30pm at Bellevue Receptions in East Coburg with the Trio Mandaramo.  A full night’s entertainment including a 4-course meal.  Bookings: Tony 0412 556 515.
 
DORA THE EXPLORER
Dora the Explorer is in Melbourne raising money for Camp Quality kids at the Art Centre on Thursday March 11th with a song and dance spectacular!  Show starts at 1:00pm with Dora and friends live on stage.  Bookings: 1300 182 183.
 
DIAMOND VALLEY SQUARE DANCE
Join the fun and friends at the Diamond Valley Square Dance Club held at the Masonic Hall, Ester Street Greensborough on Thursday March 18th.  These not-for-profit nights are $8 per person but the next 4 weeks the first lessons are free (nightly raffles are the fundraisers for charity!)  Enquiries: Sharon 9435 5505.
 
ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION & SALE
Balwyn Community Centre will hold an Open Day at 412 Whitehorse Road on Saturday March 20th between 10:00am and 3:00pm.  Free admission includes an Art and Craft Exhibition and Sales, the Horticultural Festival, free tennis coaching, a look at the many courses and activities available and refreshments.  Enquiries: 9836 7942.
 
KIDS ACTIVITIES
The Arts Centre, on St Kilda Road, has a variety of terrific activities, especially designed for kids during March and April.  These include Damian Callinans first show for children; the Vegetable Puppet Workshop and post cards from Nanna.  Enquiries: www.theartcentre.com.au or phone 1300 182 183.
 
BEAUMARIS BAY COMBINED PROBUS CLUB
Beaumaris Bay “Combined Probus Club” offers many activities from theatre, cinema and dine-outs, to computer, gardening and walking groups.  If you’d like to know more, go to the next meeting at Cheltenham Golf Club on Friday March 19th at 10:00am or phone Brian 9585 4720.

PARLIAMENT HOUSE OPEN DAY
It’s Parliament House Open Day on Sunday March 21st between 11:00am and 4:00pm.  A unique chance to see inside our historic building with a self guided map and free entre.  Visitors can stroll through the gardens and enjoy the music and entertainment.  Enquiries: 9651 8567.
 
WERRIBEE JAZZ & SWING
Werribee Jazz and Swing Club will present “Jazz with the Koalas” on Sunday afternoon from 2:00pm at 195 De-Motts Road Anakie.  Cost is $12 per person for this not-for-profit event with the Des Camm Jazz Band.  Enquiries: Bernie 9749 4262.
 
GOOD FRIDAY DANCE
Little Marias April 2nd Good Friday R & R Dance raised over $4,000 for the appeal last year and is on again for a night of fun at the Whitehorse Club on Burwood Highway from 7:30pm.  A fabulous evening, as usual with the band Jump and Jive and DJ.  Entry $12.  Bookings and enquiries: Maria 9806 0160.
 
BOX HILL CENTRAL ROTARY
Box Hill Central Rotary and Eastern Emergency present the Victoria Police bands in concert on Friday March 26th at 70pm held at the Whitehorse Performing Arts Centre.  The combined bands of the pipes and drums will be on stage with tickets at $23.50.  Bookings: 9262 6555.
 
BOLLYWOOD EXTRAVAGANZA
Jacobs Well charitable aid group invite you to their next Bollywood Extravaganza with the flavours, sights and sounds of India.  Buffet, dancing and a grand auction held at the Bridge Room, 10 Griffiths Street Richmond on Friday March 26th from 7:00pm.  Tickets $25.  Bookings: Jan 0410 484 090.
 
BLACK & WHITE CHARITY BALL
Inner Wheel Club charity of Williamstown will hold the Black and White Charity Ball at The Fort Williamstown on Saturday March 27th from 6:45pm.  The dinner includes drinks, dancing and entertainment by “surround” along with ceremonial cannon fire!  Enquiries and bookings: Melba 0439 365 813.

HENDY

Hendy O’Toole will take on an exciting challenge by walking the Kokoda Trail in July to raise funds for Bionic Ear Research.  Croydon Lions encourage you to attend a family fun day of fundraising and sausage sizzle outside Tony Smith MP office at East Ridge Drive Chirnside Park on Saturday March 13th between 11:00am and 1:00pm.
 
CARERS INFORMATION SESSION
An information session for carers with a Maltese background will be held at the local council regional office at 14 Watt Street Sunshine on Friday March 19th between 10:30am and midday.  There is no charge to go and lunch will be provided.  Bookings with Paul on 9387 8922.

CAT ‘N’ KITTEN DAY
It’s Cat ‘n’ Kitten Day at the Animal Protection Society in Keysborough at 10 Homeleigh Road on Sunday and Monday March 20th and 21st.  They invite you to adopt one of their adorable cats and kittens and at the same time buy some delicious cupcakes baked especially for the occasion.  Enquiries: 9798 8415.
 
IRISH MUSIC & DANCING
Make it a day in the park at Edinburg Gardens Fitzroy on Sunday March 14th from noon.  A free event which includes traditional Irish music and dancing plus food and activities for children.  Enquiries: 0409 969 208.

CHARITY WALK
Join in the charity fun walk in the park on Sunday March 14th from 10:00am in Heidelberg to help raise funds for Rotary’s program against Malaria in Papua New Guinea to help especially the most vulnerable.  The walk is 7km and further details on 0418 323 716. 

NATIONAL SENIORS GUEST SPEAKER
Visit National Seniors on Tuesday March 16th at the RSL Main Street at 6:00pm with Victorian Branch President Jill Quirk speak on “a sustainable population – Australia”.  All over 50’s welcome with $3 donation.  Bookings David: 9459 0653.
 
AFTERNOON OF MUSIC
Beaconsfield Baptist Church presents a pleasant autumn afternoon on Sunday March 21st from 2:30pm with the Mclean Bros. on Grand Piano Keyboard and Xylophone.  Popular, traditional and inspirational music with complimentary afternoon tea around 4:30pm.  Entry is free.  Enquiries: 0428 178 413.
 
ROTARY GALA AUCTION
Keilor East Rotary will run a gala auction night to help eradicate Polio at the Taylors Lakes Starlight Room on Friday March 26th from 7:00pm.  2-course meal plus supper with tickets at $35 plus entertainment.  Bookings: Gail 0418 287 829.
 
CATCHMENT THEATRE
The Catchment Theatre players, a not-for-profit group, presents “Noises Off” which follows the antics of a second rate theatre company putting on an English farce comedy full of slapstick with people falling over themselves.  Venue is the Banyule Theatre at Viewbank College Heidelberg, season from March 19th to 27th.  Tickets at $25 and $27, enquiries and bookings 0437 228 246.

WINDSOR SENIORS DANCE CLUB
An Alfred Hospital fundraiser will be held by the Windsor Seniors Dance Club at Prahran RSL on Tuesday March 9th.  A fabulous dance floor with Nu-Vogue and Old Time plus many prizes donated by local traders.  Make it a must!  Tickets $5.  Enquiries: 9311 1354.

ANXIETY SEMINAR
How much worry is too much worry?  The Anxiety Recovery Centre will hold two free seminars at Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre in Preston on Tuesday March 9th at 1:30pm and 7:00pm.  Guest speaker Dr Richard Moulding plus personal stories of hope and recovery.  Bookings 9886 9233.
 
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF VIEW CLUBS
March 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of View Clubs nationwide.  Lunch as usual on Tuesday March 16th in the pleasant surroundings of Doncaster’s Eastern Golf Club.  Ladies are invited to help the charity – The Smith Family and go along and hear a special speaker from Odyssey House.  Enquiries: Maureen 9842 4820.
 
FORREST HILL ROTARY
Forrest Hill Rotary wants to recruit more women for their local branch.  If you would like to help with thoughts, ideas and input to further their community goals and be part of this exciting club, phone Stuart on 0413 042 043.

ANSETT FAMILY
If you were part of the Ansett family, then go along for a night of nostalgia for all past employees, being held at Tullamarine on Friday March 19th from 6:00pm.  Further details from Ray on 0419 339 963.
 
BIGGEST EVER FRANKSTON HIGH REUNION
Frankston High School will hold their biggest even reunion on Sunday May 2nd.  Students from form 1 in ’65 to form 6 in ’70, plus teachers and staff can phone the 40 Year Reunion Coordinator Jennie during business hours on 9783 7955.
 
CONTEMPORARTY ART
You’re welcome to an exhibition and sale of contemporary art titled “Live Love Live” to help Ovarian Cancer Research.  Running from Wednesday March 3rd to March 14th at the Agra Galleries, Inglesby Road Camberwell (closed Monday & Tuesday).  Enquiries: Sue 9876 2576.
 
REUNION RACE EVENING
St Josephs College Melbourne is holding a reunion race evening with a 3-course dinner at the Moonee Valley Champions Room.  You may be one of those 1,000’s of past students and teachers to have gone through the doors over the years and this will be the last opportunity as the school will close soon.  Enquiries: BH 9269 6999.
 
ENCORE THEATRE
The Encore Theatre (a not-for-profit group) will present the classic play “Out Town” at the Clayton Centre in Cooke Street from Friday March 12th until March 27th.  A large cast of actors depicting the life in a New Hampshire Village in the early 1900’s through the stories of two families.  Bookings: 1300 739 099.
 
STRATHMORE THEATRE
Strathmore Theatre, a not-for-profit group, will present “Speaking in Tongues” from Thursday March 4th to the 13th at the local centre on Loeman and Napier Streets.  An Australian play about the rights and wrongs of emotional conduct from 9 characters based on the acclaimed film Lantana.  Tickets $20, concession $15.  Enquiries: 9379 5348.
 
TAKE ON THE LAKE
Sunday, March 14th and it’s on again!  The Eastern Volunteers “Take on the Lake” fun run and walk from 9:00am at Lilydale Lake.  Registrations start at 7:30am at $10 per person (children $5) with plenty of prizes and winner’s trophy.  Enquiries: 9870 7822.

ART CLUB
Like to join a long-standing not-for-profit friendly Art Group?  Then go along to their Tuesday morning meetings where all artists paint and display their own work.  Great discussions on art in a relaxed atmosphere held at the Sandringham Essex Street Baptist Hall.  No membership fee.  Enquiries: David 9592 1355.
 
FRIENDSHIP GROUP
The Justin Friendship Group for ladies hold regular Tuesday morning meetings at the Glenroy Cromwell Street Hall.  You can go along for Dutch auctions, outings, hear special guest speakers and just generally, meet other like-minded people.  Enquiries: Bev 9306 4070.
 
BASIN THEATRE
The Basin Theatre, a not-for-profit group will present “Prelude to a Kiss” in Doongala Road from February 25th to March 31st.  The story of a young couple on a whirlwind romance, who encounter a mystical event that sends them on a journey where their love is put to the test.  Bookings AH 1300 784 668 (between 7:00-9:00pm).
 
ANDRE RIEU FRIENDSHIP CLUB
The Geelong Andre Rieu Friendship Group is being formed and will be ready for its first meeting on Saturday March 13th at 11:30pm.  If you’re a fan you’re invited to The Deck (above Bon Appétit) at Highton Shopping Village.  Enquiries: Jenni 5243 7465.
 
DANCE  CLASSES
Your can learn Ballroom and Latin dances at classes in a relaxed atmosphere with English, Chinese and Vietnamese spoken at all lessons and for all ages.  Held at the corner of Glengala Road and Simmie Street, Sunshine.  Enquiries: Sophie 9311 4566.

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