Join mycologist and environmental educator, Sequoia Lewien, for an educational adventure in mushroom foraging and identification. Learn how to identify common edible mushrooms and tap into a wonderful food source this autumn. In this hands-on workshop, you will discover how to distinguish the toxic from the delicious and gain new insights into the fantastic world of fungi.

Did 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

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 . . .

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 

Melinda Vander Reest from the Early Life Foundation presents an invaluable session about knowing when your child is ready to start kindergarten.

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.

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.

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.

Join 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. 

Cyber theft and online scams have increased and become more sophisticated as more people rely on using the internet in their everyday lives for staying in touch, banking, shopping etc.  It is important to be able to use your devices in a secure and confident manner and not be targeted or fall victim to the vast array of scams and frauds.  

This Law Week, join us at Sandringham Library to hear from KPA Lawyers, an innovative law firm with an office in the Sandringham Village and strong ties to the local community.Estate planning can be one of the most important things you ever do in your life. Wills and Powers of Attorney can give you and your family certainty and ensure that your loved ones are cared for once you are gone. Having your documents drafted to reflect your wishes accurately will remove much of the stress later on.

We are so excited to celebrate the release of Garry Disher's latest novel "Sanctuary" with an event in Brighton where you can hear all about it from Garry himself, in conversation with Robert Gott!Garry has published sixty titles across multiple genres. With a growing international reputation for his best-selling crime novels, he has won four German and three Australian awards for best crime novel of the year, and been longlisted twice for a British CWA Dagger award. In 2018 he received the Ned Kelly Lifetime Achievement Award.