Baby bunnies, guinea pigs and silly chicks will delight guests.
Learn RSPCA's Five Freedoms for Animals while holding a bunny in a basket.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations.
Baby bunnies, guinea pigs and silly chicks will delight guests.
Learn RSPCA's Five Freedoms for Animals while holding a bunny in a basket.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations.
Join the Astronomical Society of Victoria (ASV) at a stargazing evening at Westerfolds Park, Templestowe. ASV astronomers will be on hand with telescopes and demonstrators.
Telescopes will be set up on the grassy field near the Parks Victoria Office.
What to bring
Bring a torch covered with red cellophane (to keep your night vision), mosquito repellent and warm clothes. Expect evening dew and a cold evening. Children will especially appreciate warm footwear and snacks.
Parking
Please reverse your car into the parking space to reduce headlight shine on exit.
Please note: This event may be cancelled due to cloud cover (less than 25 per cent cover) or in the event of a total fire ban or bad weather. Please provide a relevant contact mobile phone number or email for an automated update on any event changes.
Presented by the Astronomical Society of Victoria (ASV) and Manningham Council.
This event is part our Manningham Spring Outdoors Series, where we offer a range of fun outdoor activities across Manningham.
You can also check what’s happening across other Councils by visiting the Spring Outdoors website.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Over a four-week program, participants will alternate between a Pilates Mat class and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) classes.
Both sessions are suitable for beginners and advanced participants. Classes are run by a qualified Aquarena instructor.
These sessions are being run in partnership with Serenity for Women, Aquarena and Manningham Council.
Spots are limited so registrations are essential.
What to bring: Exercise mat, water bottle, towel
What to wear: Comfortable clothes to work out in
Benefits of Pilates
Benefits of HIIT training
Celebrate Lunar New Year with the Jackson Court traders.
Come along for the festivities and witness a traditional lion dance at Jackson Court Pharmacy, Phoenix Soars, and Jonker St.
Participants will learn how to make and maintain beeswax wraps for keeping food fresh and hygienic without the use of single-use plastics such as cling-wrap.
Aquarena is offering a number of minimal impact, non-intimidating classes during This Girl Can Week, including a free yoga class.
This easy to follow yoga class is suitable for all fitness levels and is instructed by a certified Aquarena yoga instructor. Calm your mind, strengthen your body and experience the joy of yoga.
Participants will also be invited to a facility tour, either before or after the session, and all participants will receive a goodie bag.
What to wear: Runners and comfortable clothes that you can move around in.
What to bring: A drink bottle.
Register your attendance: via Aquarena's booking system - scroll right on the top menu and click on 'This Girl Can'.
Bowling with Babies brings new and expecting mums and parents together to enjoy a coffee, a chat and a social roll.
Bowling with Babies is a fitness and social activity that you can enjoy with your little one. Have a go at bowls while having a coffee at this family friendly location. Toddlers are welcome and the venue is equipped for little crawlers on and off the green. Comfortable feeding areas, change tables and blankets will be provided.
What to bring: a hat, water bottle and anything else your baby needs (e.g. pram).
What to wear: comfortable clothes that allow you to bend and move easily and flat soled shoes.
Register your attendance: on the Bowls Victoria website
Learn about our local wattles on this iconic walk through Warrandyte’s once thriving goldfields, now a haven for wildlife and wildflowers.
This is a circular walk that starts and finishes at the same location. A difficult 5.5km circuit with some very steep and slippery sections.
Wear solid walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, a hat and sunscreen.
Participants must provide a mobile number.
Location will be given upon registration.
This event is part our Manningham Spring Outdoors Series, where we offer a range of fun outdoor activities across Manningham.
You can also check what’s happening across other Councils by visiting the Spring Outdoors website.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Explore a range of mindfulness and meditation techniques at Doncare's Mind Calm series.
Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
Over four sessions, participants will learn:
Getting there
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport.
There are ample parking spaces on site including 4-hour parking underneath the building. Access to level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
MyTime is a free support group for parents and carers who have children under 18 years of age with a disability, chronic medical condition or other additional needs including developmental delay.
MyTime is a place to:
In some MyTime sessions, members just relax over a coffee, talk about their week and share advice and information. In other sessions, a facilitator might lead a discussion on a topic of interest. Sometimes we may hold an activity aimed at helping members relax and take care of their well-being.
With the latest Delta variant expected to be with us for some time, we want to prepare and support our communities as best we can.
We understand parents and children can feel upset, anxious or frustrated, so in this webinar, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg aims to give us practical advice on managing the disruption and uncertainty so many families face in these times.
The webinar will cover:
*Please note, this session will not be recorded. However, presentation slides will be distributed after the event.
With the latest Delta variant expected to be with us for some time, we want to prepare and support our communities as best we can.
We understand parents and children can feel upset, anxious or frustrated, so in this webinar, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg aims to give us practical advice on managing the disruption and uncertainty so many families face in these times.
The webinar will cover:
*Please note, this session will not be recorded. However, presentation slides will be distributed after the event.
Every year, the average Australian sends 23 kg of textiles to landfill. That's over 100 t-shirts - so much money!
Join this engaging class to find out more about ways to recycle and repurpose old objects.
Do you have a worn-out t-shirt at home? Maybe you no longer wear it, but the idea of tossing it away makes you sick to your stomach.
Bring your worn-out or cherished t-shirts to this workshop to learn how to transform them into reusable tote bags.
Suitable for: ages 8 - 18
What to bring: attendees are required to bring old t-shirts
Every year, the average Australian sends 23 kg of textiles to landfill. That's over 100 t-shirts - so much money!
Join this engaging class to find out more about ways to recycle and repurpose old objects.
Do you have a worn-out t-shirt at home? Maybe you no longer wear it, but the idea of tossing it away makes you sick to your stomach.
Bring your worn-out or cherished t-shirts to this workshop to learn how to transform them into reusable tote bags.
Suitable for: ages 8 - 18
What to bring: attendees are required to bring old t-shirts
In this webinar discover how an all electric home can make sense economically as well as environmentally. Find out about appliance end-of-life and replacement plans, and at what stage it makes sense to switch over to electric appliances.
Our presenter, Ian Moxon, is a seasoned sustainability consultant with over 15 years of experience in this field. He’ll share his extensive knowledge and valuable industry insights into the benefits of changing to an all-electric home.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
Bring the kids down to the Warrandyte Library these school holidays for free face painting.
Activities will include traditional face painting and temporary glitter tattoos.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations
Join local ecologist John Harris as he takes you on a journey through Warrandyte State Park’s Fourth Hill.
John will undertake a bird survey and help you identify birds found in the Warrandyte area.
Walk rating: 3km moderate walk, includes steep and narrow sections, creek crossing, slippery sections and tripping hazards.
Food and snacks
A light breakfast will be provided at the end of the walk.
If you have any special dietary requirements, we recommend bringing your own food and snacks.
What to bring and wear
Bring a water bottle, wear solid shoes, weather appropriate clothing and bring your own binoculars so you don't miss a thing!
Download the Aussie Bird Count Smartphone Application on Android and Apple before the walk and bring your smartphone on the day.
Where to meet
The meeting place will be at Gold Memorial Drive Picnic Ground. 10 minutes before the walk starts.
Please note: the nature walk could be cancelled due to extreme weather.
This event is part our Manningham Spring Outdoors Series, where we offer a range of fun outdoor activities across Manningham.
You can also check what’s happening across other Councils by visiting the Spring Outdoors website.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Calling all people from multicultural backgrounds in Manningham and surrounds!
Come and learn more about the importance of looking after your mental health and wellbeing, and the support that is available in your local community.
Our next Strength Through Connection event is a forum on Mental Health and Multicultural Communities as part of national Mental Health Week.
This event will feature:
Mental health is a key component of overall health and well-being. 1 in 5 (21.4 per cent) Australians aged 16 to 85 have experienced a mental disorder in the past 12 months.
Many people may not be aware of what poor mental health means, how to support someone or how they can get help. The individual needs, backgrounds and identities of people can impact how, or even whether, they will seek support.
We will have a broad range of speakers who will provide information about:
We look forward to seeing you there!
Every Sunday, Gateway Lighthouse is providing a weekly food pantry for those in need.
Each bag of food will contain fresh fruit and vegetables and some staple pantry items.
A donation of $5 per bag is appreciated.
Participants will learn how to make and maintain beeswax wraps for keeping food fresh and hygienic without the use of single-use plastics such as cling-wrap.