COMMUNITY DIARY
Until June 27
Leigh Rowles exhibition: Expressions of Thought ... Life, ArtSpace Wonthaggi. Open 11am-3pm daily 
Sun, June 7, 11am-12.30pm
Trees and Bees: Ian Cane, a third generation retired beekeeper will talk about his 50+ years’ experience in the industry. Hosted by South Gippsland Conservation Society, Bunurong Environment Centre, Inverloch. Free event. Register here. 
Until July 12
Timelines by Helen S. Tiernan: Berninneit art gallery. Catalogue launch & artist talk on Saturday 13 June, 2-4pm. Book at Trybooking. 
Sat, June 13, 10.30am-noon
Wonthaggi Food Collective: Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House. Reasonably priced, mostly organic and plastic-free. We are slow and inexperienced but friendly and welcoming. Price list and Flier Sat, June 13, 10am-4pm
Ceramics class: Rescue Station Arts Centre 
Sun, June 21, 10am-12pm
Wonthaggi Fixit Café: Wonthaggi Men’s Shed. Small electrical items, wooden chairs, tool/ knife sharpening, small garment repairs. Coffee and cake while you wait. Free, but donations welcome. Book at humanitix or email [email protected]. 
Sun, June 21, 2pm
Sea Wolves Howl: Berninneit. It started with two women meeting on a beach during Melbourne's lockdown. Now the extraordinary story of the Sea Wolves comes to Berninneit. Book at Trybooking. 
Sun, Jun 21, 1.30pm
Book launch and author’s talk: Meryl Brown Tobin talks about her new book, Unbreakable Bond. Corinella and District Community Centre, hosted by U3A Bass Valley. Entry by gold coin donation. All welcome. 
Sun, June 21, 1.30pm for 2pm start
Journey Beyond Fear: Refugee Week screening, Wonthaggi Cinema. Screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film makers. Tickets at the box office or Trybooking. 
Sun, June 28
Maru Sleepout: Spend a winter night inside the wildlife park among koalas, kangaroos and joeys, helping raise funds for homeless Australians. Includes nocturnal wildlife tour, simple meals, fundraising activities and opportunities for community connection. Inquiries: [email protected]. 
Wed, July 1, 10.30am-noon
How to talk about climate change: The first in a series of discussions (ChatterBook) about environmental issues informed by key books/other materials. Bunurong Environment Centre, Inverloch. All welcome. Free event. Register here. July-August
Health, ageing and wellness: Free program for U3A members and the wider community, with sessions running once per week over four weeks. Covers good nutrition, healthy living, exercises and managing stress. Email [email protected] to register interest. 
July 3-5
Wonthaggi Acoustic Music Festival: Wonthaggi Town Hall. Includes bush dance, concerts, workshops and more. Bookings at Trybooking. |
Regular events
1st Sunday, 8am-1pm
Grantville Market Stallholders welcome. Phone Di on 0418 581 816. 
First Wed, 10.30am-noon
Chatterbook: A series of discussions about environmental issues. Bunurong Environment Centre, Inverloch. All welcome. Register here.
Second Saturday, 10am-4pm
Ceramics class: 
Second Saturday, 10.30am-noon
Wonthaggi Food Collective: Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House. We are open again! Reasonably priced, mostly organic and plastic-free. We are slow and inexperienced but friendly and welcoming. Price list and Flier 
Wednesday 11-12.30am
Light of Day Choir 
U3A Games Club: 2nd Wednesday, 2-3.30pm
Waterline Library, Grantville Coronet Bay Community Garden
Every Thursday at 10am & every 2nd Sunday at 10am Fred Gration Reserve, Bantering Bay Road Coronet Bay (Behind Community Hall). Refer to Facebook for details or ring Len on 0402 921 577 or Di on 0428 599 621. The Chorus (Wonthaggi Community Choir)
Thursdays 7pm. Open to both new and experienced singers. Please bring a display folder for music. The ability to read music is not necessary. Cost $5 (pay if you can). 
Poetry night:
Every fourth Wednesday, 7pm Archies Creek Pub. Taking a break for now. 
Waterline Creative Arts Group
2nd & 4th Sunday, 11am-2pm Coronet Bay Luminous Galleries:
A group of artists and artisans (most very amateur) but enthusiastic, put on a creditable display several times per year. We encourage anyone to join and have some fun with paint etc. email: [email protected] or 0428 599 621 
Tuesdays, 1-3pm
Island Harmony Choir. St Johns Uniting Church, Cowes. New members welcome. No audition required and you do not need to be able to read music. Contact Tony Norquay on 0418 134 709 or [email protected] First Tuesday, 1-4 pm
Ibis Writers: Meeting Room, Vietnam Veterans Museum, 25 Veterans Drive, Newhaven (behind Airstrip). All Bass Coast writers welcome. Share experiences, learn about writing opportunities, and get encouraging feedback on work in progress in a supportive collegiate atmosphere. Inquiries: Ian Robinson on 0407 240 024. 
Third Sunday, 10am-noon
Wonthaggi Fixit Café: Wonthaggi Men’s Shed, near the old station. Bring your broken household items and let our skilled volunteers help give them new life. Coffee and cake while you wait. All repairs are free, but donations are welcome. Book at humanitix or email [email protected]. 
Wednesdays, 2-3pm
Poet’s Corner. Wonthaggi Library. Everyone is welcome. 
Thursdays, 6pm
Let's dance: Cape Paterson Hall 
Thursdays 1.15-3.15pm
Bass Coast Writers: Inverloch Community House in the Hub, 16 A'Beckett St, Inverloch. A supportive group for writers of all styles and capabilities. Email: [email protected] 
BCAS Camera Group:
3rd Saturday: Details on the BCAS Camera Group Facebook page. Email [email protected]. 
Second Sunday, 1-4pm
Open mic: Goods Shed Wonthaggi.In conjunction with the Bass Coast Artists’ Society. BYO picnic, nibbles, drinks, etc. Inside or outside, depending on the weather. Free event but gold coin donation appreciated. More information: [email protected] Wonthaggi Seed Bank and Nursery:
Seed collecting and weeding on Mondays, and seedbank propagation, weeding on Wednesdays 9.30am-noon. State Coal Mine Reserve. 
Women Connect Hotspot Office
9am-3pm Tues-Thurs: reopens at PICAL Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. Free Wi-Fi, printing and small business assistance. Our regular group activities are also gradually recommencing. Course guide at www.pical.org.au/courses 
River Garden:
2nd Saturday, 9.30am - 12.30pm Short tour, Q&A, new volunteer inductions, tasks for all ages & abilities. Australian Unemployed Workers Union:
First Monday, midday Wonthaggi Branch meets at the Harvest Centre Community Garden shed. |