Community Calendar

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. And we thank RACV Prime Cover Home Insurance for their support.

To publicise your upcoming event, send details to:Community Calendar
Magic 1278       
43 Bank Street, South Melbourne 3205
Fax: 9696 8111

Latest Events:

HEIDELBERG AMATEUR GROUP

Heidelberg Amateur Theatre at Thurham Avenue Rosanna has its next play "Women In Black" the suspenseful adaptation of the Susan Hill novel from 19 November to 6 December.  Tickets are $20 and $17.  Enquiries on 9457 4117.

WORLD WAR I

The 90th Anniversary of the End of World War I.  An exhibition showing of uniforms, equipment, and photographs and personal objects relating to Australia's involvement during that time.  On now at the Melbourne Town Hall with free admission.  Enquiries 5962 2782.

ASSISTANCE DOGS AUSTRALIA

Assistance Dogs Australia is a not for profit organisation on the lookout for volunteers in the Melbourne area.  If you have spare time and would like to raise a puppy in your home for up to 15 months or even provide short term care, call the Puppy Raising Coordinator on 0401 066 333.

MONASH CHRISTMAS CARDS

Monash/Waverley Information & Support is now selling Charity Christmas Cards at 6 Holkskamp Street Mt Waverley, opening times 9:30am to 3:00pm. Monday to Friday with a wide range of cards from various charities. Enquiries 9807 9844.

CITYLIFE COMMUNITY CARE OP SHOP

Citylife Community Care Op Shop are holding a dollar day sale on all clothing, footwear and kitchenware on Saturday 6 December, at 48 Parkhurst Drive, Knoxfield (Mel Ref: 64 C11) from 10:00am to 3:00pm. All proceeds go directly into community welfare.  For further details please call 9887 4268.

UNITING CHURCH

Pop down to your local Target Store and donate a gift beneath Uniting Care’s “Share Christmas Tree” to brighten Christmas for a local person disadvantaged by poverty, homelessness or disability.

ANGLO & INDIAN GUILD

Victoria’s Anglo and Indian Guild will hold their New Year’s Eve Dance on Wednesday 31 December at Kinder Smith Reserve, Lily Street Braybrook, music by Phoenix with a great night of dancing and prizes.  Enquires Debbie 0411 134 623.

BALWYN LIFE ACTIVITIES

The Balwyn Life activities club gets “Out And About” and invites you to its next meeting at the Baptist Church Hall Doncaster Road North Balwyn.  It includes a "Trivia Night” with supper and starts at 7:30pm Tuesday 9 December.  Enquiries 9857 7128.

SINATRA SOCIETY

The International Sinatra Society (A not for profit group) will hold its annual Dinner Dance to honour Frank’s Birthday at Box Hill RSL on Wednesday 10 December.  A time to catch up with old and new friends!  Enquiries with John on 9877 9162.

ADELPHI PLAYERS

The Adelphi Players will stage the much loved pantomime “Little Red Riding Hood” at the National Trust Mansion “Labassa” North Caulfield from December 6-14.  Ticket are $8 and children $6 (includes afternoon tea).  Enquiries 9690 1593.

ESSENDON CHORAL SOCIETY

The Essendon Choral Society will present the People’s Messiah conducted by George Hocking on Sunday 7 December 7th at 2:30 in the Collins Street Baptist Church.  Entry by donation to local charity.  Enquiries 9327 2714.

CAROLS CANTERBURY

Carols in Canterbury Gardens is on again at the corner of Balwyn and Canterbury Roads on Sunday 7 December.  Picnic atmosphere starts at 6:30pm with snacks available, animal farm, glo-stix and candles with Carols at 7:30.  Free entry with proceeds to charity.  Enquiries on 0413 086 163.

BALLROOM DANCE PAKENHAM

The Monthly Rotary Ballroom Dance will be held at the Pakenham John Street Public Hall on Saturday 6 December at 8:00pm featuring the “Chordettes Band”.  Cost is $11 per person and dancing until 12:00 midnight.  BYO supper and glass.  Tea & coffee supplied.  Enquiries Ian Wake on 5941 4197.