Things to look forward to in the area

Rotary’s Australia Day celebrations

The Rotary Club of Lilydale is inviting the community to join them at Lillydale Lake on Wednesday 26 January for an Australia Day celebration. Having held an event as part of the 100 Year commemorations last year, Rotary has decided to host a smaller scale event, with a free sausage sizzle, live entertainment and a wildlife display from 10am to 2pm to bring people together.

Social circle

The Lilydale Community House has a number of programs starting in February with one of those being a weekly meet up called ‘My Social Circle’ for those aged 18 to 25 with a disability. Running every Tuesday night from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, the social nights will get started 8 February. A gold coin donation is required.

Healing Harmonies

A free program run by the Lilydale Community House and supported by Yarra Ranges Council is coming to Thursday nights every two weeks for women from diverse backgrounds who have experienced trauma, whether through family violence, medical trauma, grief or loss or natural disasters. The program aims to be a safe and supportive environment for women to meet and talk but most importantly share their experiences through creative writing and song writing. Starting 10 February, 7pm to 9pm.

Creative students on show

Students from local high schools will be able to show off their Year 12 artworks at the Creative Showcase hosted by Yarra Ranges Council and Burrinja Cultural Centre at The Memo in Healesville. The opening night will happen on Friday 4 February from 7pm with the exhibition running all throughout February.