COMMUNITY DIARY
![]() Sat, Sept 23, 10am-noon
Strzelecki Koalas: Update with Kelly Smith and Anthony Amis from Friends of the Earth. Bunurong Environment Centre, Inverloch. Free event. Book at RSVP to Humanitix. Followed by planting to provide koala habitat. RSVP to jye.andersen@basscoastlandcare.org.au ![]() Sun, Sept 24 10.45am and 1pm
"Films From Behind the Veil”: Iranian Shorts Mini Film Festival. Wonthaggi Cinema. ![]() Sept 19-Oct 24
ArtsPrint Exhibition: ArtSpace Wonthaggi. 10 outstanding printmakers showcase their artwork. Opening Sunday, Sept 24, 1-3pm. All welcome. ![]() Sept 21-24
Fearless Fringe: Wonthaggi Theatrical Group and Lyric present two one act plays. State Coal Mine. Book at Trybooking. ![]() Until Sept 30, 9am-4pm daily
Transient Landscapes: Inverloch Community Hub Gallery. Photography exhibition by Bass Coast Artists Society. Over 30 works from seven local photographers. Works for sale. Free admission. ![]() Sunday, Oct 8, 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: ellenhubble@gmail.com ![]() Mon, Oct 9, 11am-noon
Harry Saddler: The renowned nature author of six books including The Eastern Curlew, is coming to the San Remo library to talk about his new book, A Clear Flowing Yarra. Bookings at the library on 5644 3320 or register online at myli.au/events. ![]() Sunday, Oct 15, 10am-noon
Fixit Cafe Wonthaggi: Harvest Centre, enter via Big W carpark. Info and bookings the Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House on 5672 3731. ![]() October 10-24
Seniors Festival/History Week: Wonthaggi Historical Society. Talks and other events ![]() Thurs, Oct 19, 1.15-3.15pm
The Memoir Experience: Free interactive Seniors Festival Event by the Bass Coast Writers. Inverloch Community House, 16 A'Beckett St, Inverloch. Bookings essential on 5674 2444. |
Regular events
![]() Wonthaggi Produce Swap:
2nd Sat from 10am-noon. Bring your excess vegies, herbs, seeds and go home with abundance from other people’s gardens. Make new friends, discuss and learn. Harvest Centre, behind Mitchell House. Enter through Big W car park. Coronet Bay Community Garden Inc
A group of enthusiastic gardeners who have built a very comprehensive garden in just over 3 years. We welcome all who would like to come and enjoy the garden, do a little work and follow with Coffee and snacks. email:coronetbaygarden@gmail.com Ph: 0438 271 649 ![]() 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: coronetbayluminousgalleries@gmail.com or 0428 599 621 Waterline Living Library
3rd Sunday, 1.45pm. Corinella and District Community Centre. A community event to bring people together to share stories, learn from each other and connect. Enjoy delicious home-made afternoon teas. $4 donation to Community Centre food pantry. Just turn up. Inquiries: Jen Rutherford. waterlinelivinglibrary@gmail.com First Tuesday, 2-4 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. For further information contact Ian Robinson on 0407 240 024. ![]() Third Sunday, 10am-noon
Fixit Cafe Wonthaggi: Harvest Centre, enter via Big W carpark. Info and bookings the Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House on 5672 3731. ![]() Thursdays 1-3pm
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 gayleb@ozemmail.com.au ![]() BCAS Camera Group:
3rd Saturday: Details on the BCAS Camera Group Facebook page. Email bcascameragroup@gmail.com. ![]() 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: ellenhubble@gmail.com 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. 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. Australian Unemployed Workers Union:
First Monday, midday Wonthaggi Branch meets at the Harvest Centre Community Garden shed. |