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Conservation and Conversation
28 Apr 2024Free
Conservation and Conversation working bees are a great way to learn more about some of Bayside's beautiful heathland, bushland and foreshore reserves and the volunteers who work hard to maintain and improve them. Come along and join in a regular working bee and hear more about the Reserve from the Volunteer Reserve Convenor while enjoying a cuppa with old friends and new. Two of our Reserves are holding Conversation and Conservation working bees, conveniently located a short walk from each other.
Mother & Bubba Pilates
01 May 2024$26.00
Let’s celebrate Mother’s Day with a special mother and bubba pilates morning. Join Melanie, a physiotherapist and new mum, on Wednesday 1st May at Brighton Town Hall for a morning of movement. An exclusive babbling, burping and boob friendly event! Goodie bags and some exciting vouchers will be up for grabs on the day! Finding time for yourself to exercise can be difficult as a mum. We welcome your baby to take part in the action, be happy on the mat or even fast asleep. Secure your spot today for a morning of movement with mothers and bubbas!
Mother & Bubba Pilates
01 May 2024$26.00
Let’s celebrate Mother’s Day with a special mother and bubba pilates morning. Join Melanie, a physiotherapist and new mum, on Wednesday 1st May at Brighton Town Hall for a morning of movement. An exclusive babbling, burping and boob friendly event! Goodie bags and some exciting vouchers will be up for grabs on the day! Finding time for yourself to exercise can be difficult as a mum. We welcome your baby to take part in the action, be happy on the mat or even fast asleep. Secure your spot today for a morning of movement with mothers and bubbas!
Tour and Devonshire Tea at Black Rock House
05 May 2024 to 01 Feb 2026Did you know Black Rock House is the reason the suburb was named Black Rock? Come and step back in time to see the summer house of Victoria' first Auditor general and learn other wonderful lessons from this precious house. Open house is Sunday 1st Sunday of every month, between 1-4pm Devonshire tea is served between 1:30pm and 3:30pm Bookings essential for Devonshire tea via Friendsofblackrockhouse@gmail.com
Lisa Ireland's "The Studio Girls"
08 May 2024Free
Join us at Beaumaris Library to celebrate the release of Lisa Ireland's latest novel "The Studio Girls". You may know Lisa from "The One and Only Dolly Jamieson", her heartwarming 2023 novel that we absolutely adored, thanks in no small part to all the library love! Now Lisa's back with "The Studio Girls ", a sumptuous, nostalgic journey back to the glamorous Golden Age of cinema and the intoxicating world of Tinseltown, where nothing is quite what it seems . . .
Merry Melodies Premiere
08 May 2024$10.00
Join us for the premiere of Merry Melodies in Hampton, a community singing live variety concert. Retired professional musicians and singers from theatre shows, cabaret and television will entertain you with classic songs from the 40’s and 50’s.*$10 cash at the door on the day; includes afternoon tea and a lucky door prize.Book Below
Tuning in to Kids Parenting Program
15 May 2024 to 20 May 2024$80.00
Tuning in to Kids is an evidenced based, 6-week parenting program for parents/carers to strengthen the emotional connection with their child/children. It teaches skills in emotion coaching to help your child develop skills of emotional intelligence. Children with greater emotional intelligence have been shown to be more resilient and have greater success in being able to self soothe when upset or angry, in making friendships, managing conflict, as well as a predictor of academic and career success.
Belinda Stone Art Exhibition
17 May 2024 to 31 May 2024Free
Belinda Stone is a contemporary artist working from her studio in Beaumaris. In this exhibition Belinda explores colour palettes both calming and vibrant & explores staining on canvas and making marks into the paints using different textures. Belinda’s solo exhibition is at ChiaroScuro Art Studio and Gallery, 44 Edith St Beaumaris, opposite Beaumaris Primary School, Opening night is Friday 17th May 4pm - 7pm with wine and cheese, register by following the eventbooking link.
"Rainbow History Class" with Hannah McElhinney
17 May 2024Free
Join us this International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination to hear from Hannah McElhinney, author of "Rainbow History Class", your entry into LGBTQ+ history, sharing queer and trans stories from Ancient civilisations all the way up to the internet.
"Bright Objects" on the path to publication with Ruby Todd
18 May 2024$30.00
Join us at Sandringham library for a writing workshop with Ruby Todd, author of "Bright Objects" (Allen and Unwin, 30 April 2024), a luminous, masterfully crafted literary thriller. A copy of "Bright Objects" and afternoon tea is included in the ticket price.
Register for Bayside’s Volunteer Expo
20 May 2024Join us for Bayside’s Volunteer Expo at Brighton Town Hall, Monday 20 May 3:00pm – 6:00pm. There will be over 20 volunteer involving organisations showcasing their volunteer programs, as well as over 30 council-run volunteer programs. Roving Repairs will have a repair station up and running and there is a VIP afternoon at Bayside’s Gallery. Community First Aid Responders are running a 1 hour First Aid Course, with registrations required.