What's On Spring 2023

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LIFESTYLE & LEARNING
LIFESTYLE & LEARNING
Bookmarks for World
Kindness day
Join us at Bulleen Library on World Kindness Day
as we create fun and inspiring bookmarks. Create
a bookmark and pay it forward – either give it to a
friend or leave it in a library book as a surprise act of
kindness!
Registration: Required, register online
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Beginner Beekeeping
Are you interested in keeping bees and harvesting
honey made from the nectar of flowers in your
local area? Come along for your chance to speak to
local Apiarist from Hive to Hive Beekeeping, Ashton
Edgley, as he delves into the importance of bees in
out eco/agriculture systems. Ashton will discuss
the many different facets of Beekeeping including
history, pollination and honey production. This
session will also include honey tasting from various
regions across the state for attendees to try.
Know Your Soil, Love Your
Soil
Tune in as Compost Community teaches us some
soil science basics and the relationship between soil
chemistry and plant growth in this online event. Learn
simple tips to improve problem soils and create
nutrient-rich soils for a bumper edible garden. Zoom
invite will be emailed to registered participants at
least one hour prior to event.
Registration: Required, register online
Introduction to Sashiko:
Japanese Needlework
Join Leanne O’Sullivan of Kimono House Japanese
Textiles & Craft for a morning of hand-stitching.
Leanne will guide you in this relaxing and enjoyable
introduction to sashiko, a traditional Japanese
needlework. All materials will be provided and no
previous experience is required.
Registration: Required, register online
Bulleen Mon 13 Nov Opening Hours
Registration: Required, register online
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Nunawading Thu 23 Nov 10.30 am- 11.30 am
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Zoom Thu 30 Nov 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
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Doncaster Thu 09 Nov 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Box Hill Australian Migrant
English Program
Visit and chat with the staff of the Australian Migrant
English Program who are hosting a stall where you
can learn about this free service to help eligible
migrants and humanitarian entrants with low English
levels to improve their English language skills and
settle into Australia
Registration: Required, register online
Chair Yoga & Mindfulness
Meditation
Yoga will help you gently tone, improve flexibility,
strengthen your body, ease mental tension and
soothe the mind. A supportive session for people of
all backgrounds and abilities to foster respect for one
another whilst embracing our differences. Everyone
can practice Yoga, regardless of age, experience or
level of flexibility.
Registration: Required, register online
Clothes Upcycling-Visible
Mending
Do you have a favourite piece of clothing that is
looking worse for wear? In this workshop you will
learn how to make the clothes you love last for a long
time yet!
Registration: Required, register online
Mindful Doodling
Mindful doodling is a form of creative meditation and
a lovely antidote to the stress of modern life. Join
us at Doncaster library for this wonderful workshop
with artist Lou Endicott, designed for you to relax and
enjoy the process of drawing without any pressure
on the end result. Lou Endicott is a Melbourne based
illustrator whose work encapsulates her deep love of
nature and aims to capture a sense of mindfulness.
Registration: Required, register online
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Box Hill Wed 15 Nov 11.00 am – 1.00 pm
Bulleen Thurs 21 Sep 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Vermont Sth Mon 25 Sep 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Doncaster Thurs 14 Sep 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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