Take it easy
The Tibetan Buddhist Society has issued an invitation for relaxtion and unwinding during its Rose Garden open days on March 21 and 22 from 10am-4pm. Experts will be on hand offering tips on organic, water-wise and sustainable gardening. For groups of eight or more people. $10 per person covers entry, Devonshire tea, temple and garden tours. Tibetan Buddhist Society is at 1425 Mickleham Road (access via Cookes Road), Yuroke.
■ 9333 1770
Lights of Culture Festival
Come on down to Broadmeadows Town Park from noon on Saturday, March 21, for a day of food, music and dance as Hume council embraces the city’s diversity. The day will be packed with fun cultural activities for all ages. During the evening, the council will light up the park with traditional lanterns.
■ 9205 2200
Helping hand for artists
Nominations for the Hume Arts Awards are open. Creative Hume residents are invited to apply for an award and the chance to share in $20,000. Hume council will also award professional development grants of up to $500 to help local artists attend conferences, access professional development opportunities and training. Details: www.hume.vic.gov.au/artsawards or phone council’s social development team.
■ 9205 2200
Theatre at PRACC
Check out this month’s entertainment on offer at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre (PRACC). To view the 2015 program or to buy tickets, visit www.pracc.com.au/theatre or telephone PRACC.
■ 9217 2317
National Youth Week
In preparation for National Youth Week (April 10-19), Whittlesea council’s youth team, Baseline for Young People, is looking for students in years 7 to 10 to help out. They will be young creatives keen to run art workshops, musicians to entertain shoppers at Westfield Plenty Valley, and organisers to help plan and run events.
■ 9404 8800 or email baseline@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Anzac centenary
Victoria’s Journey of Remembrance will come to life in a performance by the Huffers and Puffers band that will depict stories of men and women who served in World War I. It’s on Tuesday, March 17, 1.30-3.30pm at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre (PRACC), 35 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. Bookings essential.
■ 9407 5913 for tickets ($3).
Whittlesea kicks up its heels
Join the City of Whittlesea for its biggest annual celebration – on March 15 from 12.30-9pm. The celebration of the city and its people and places will feature music, food, stalls and workshops. At City of Whittlesea Public Gardens, Barry Road, Lalor.
■ 9217 2174
