COMMUNITY DIARY
April 9-May 5, 11am-3pm
Celebrating the Human Form: ArtSpace Wonthaggi. Opening Sunday April 14, 1-3pm. All welcome. Sun, April 28, 5-7pm
Video launch: Berninneit Cinema. Gallery talk and studio visits with Mark Scaller, Mae Adams and Andrew Kasper. RSVP to pices3922@gmail.com. Wed, May 1, noon
Mayday celebration: Apex Park, Wonthaggi, under the mine whistle Wed, May 1, 1.30-2.30pm
Free readings: Bass Coast Writers read some of their works. Get an insight into what they do and have a chat and a coffee with the authors. Inverloch Library. Book at Eventbrite or just turn up. Sunday, May 12, 1-4pm
Open mic: Goods Shed Wonthaggi. BYO picnic, nibbles, drinks, etc. Inside or outside, depending on the weather. Free event but gold coin donation appreciated. More information: ellenhubble@gmail.com Sat, May 27, 7-10.30pm
Lionel Loves Vinyl: Fundraiser for Bass Coast Refugee Sponsorship. Sat, June 15, 10am
Coronet Bay Community Association: General meeting, Coronet Bay Community Hall. Membership open to ratepayers, residents, volunteers, and local businesses associated with Coronet Bay. Come and contribute to community decision-making. Inquiries: secretary@coronetbayrra.org.au. June 21-23
Woodlands Art Prize and Exhibition: Goods Shed, Wonthaggi. Fundraiser for Save Western Port Woodlands campaign. Entries close June 7. Information and entry forms at savewesternportwoodlands.org |
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. Wonthaggi Food Collective: 2nd Sat, 10.30 till noon at Mitchell House.
Sick of the supermarkets? The Collective is a community-based, not-for-profit bulk buying group, primarily for dry goods (like flour, oats and pulses) and dried fruits and nuts. Come along or email wonthaggicoop@gmail.com for a stock list. 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, 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 gayleb@ozemail.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. |