COMMUNITY DIARY
![]() May 27-June 3
National Reconciliation Week: Tuesday, May 31, 11am
Reconciliation walk: Smoking ceremony on San Remo foreshore, then walk across the Phillip Island bridge to Newhaven. All welcome. ![]() Sunday, June 12, 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 ![]() Sun June 19, 2pm
Family Court panel discussion: St John’s Uniting Church, Cowes. Join barrister Darren Mort of the To Be Loved Foundation. Includes the award-winning film Tommy and a panel discussion. Tickets are $10 through Trybooking. Hosted by the Island Story Gatherers and the To Be Loved Foundation ![]() Sun, June 19, 2pm
Celebrating Refugee Week: ‘FLEE’, Nominated for Best Animated Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best International Feature Film. Wonthaggi Cinema. Tickets $15 disc $10, Child free at Trybooking. Hosted by South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees. Inquiries Felicia on 0478 225 047 or sgrar07@gmail.com |
Regular events
![]() 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 ![]() 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. 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 ![]() 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. ![]() 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. |