Dandenong Ranges Calendar of Events
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For inclusion of events, markets festivals or exhibits in this events calendar, please forward details to Bryan Neale at info@bluedandenongs.com.au, The "bluedandenongs" Portal has in excess 100,000 individual site visitors per year. who find our Portal via search engines when requesting "Dandenong Ranges" Information. They need details of your event! We registered a record 7,800 site viistors in January 2008 (if maintained this would equate to 95,000 per annum)

"The Hills are Alive"
Cameo Cinemas Belgrave A modern cinema complex that include an Outdoor Cinema and the Reel Cafe To view a summary of current movies showing Click Here	Burrinja Formally known as Dandenong Ranges Community Cutural Centre (DRCCC) Building Community through Arts For programs for music, theatre, gallery and local artists exhibitions Click here	PUFFING BILLY NEWS
		Puffing Billy Luncheon Train now runs daily. Check the link for full details>>	z Click for Puffing Billy Luncheon Train
Check out the Puffing Billy's Dinner Train> for that special night out. Choose a Romantic Dandenong Ranges Bed and Breakfast.

July events in the Dandenongs and Surrounds Take a winter break that wont break the "Petrol Budget" Cosy fires await visitors to bed and breakfast venues in the Dandenongs .

Monthly Highlight Sat 12th / Sun 13th July 2008 BASTILE WEEKEND CELBRATION ..Starting with the Mont de Lancey Farmers Market on the Saturday 9am to 1pm. Plenty of produce, tastings fresh vegetables Honey Cheeses Breads Wines Oils, jams etc Music and roving entertainment leading up to the major events.....".VIVA LA FRANCE"..and..."LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN"...... Entertainment includes: French singing, Can Can girls, Mime artists, childrens games and a working Blacksmith. Experience Mont de Lancey and Les Chessells Cafe. Details at www.chessells.com.au

Saturday 5
Kalista Community Art and Craft Market. Local Crafts and Produce market from 8.00am to 1.00pm in front of the Community House ( just follow the crowd) to the Kallista Village Green, Church Street, Kallista.(Melways 75: K3) Ph Rebecca 9778 5253 For Market images Click here
Monday 7
"The Hills Film Group" July viewing 'Children of the Silk Road The first Australia-China co-production, is inspired by British journalist George Hogg's (Rhys Meyers) adventures in China in the late '30s. As a 23 year old, Hogg witnessed the Japanese army's brutal ransacking on Nanking and was threatened with execution - he was saved by 'Jack' Chen (Chow Yun-Fat), a Chinese partisan. full detail

Saturday 12 The Mont de Lancey Farmers Market and BASTILE WEEKEND CELBRATION. Enjoy an unique personal encounter with the makers and growers of quality regional products. For one special Saturday each month, the Mont De Lancey market will provide a unique personal encounter with the makers and growers of quality regional products. For more detail visit www.montdelancey.org.au/

Sat 12th Sun 13th July 2008 BASTILE WEEKEND CELBRATION . Starting with the Mont de Lancey Farmers Market on the Saturday 9am to 1pm. Plenty of produce, tastings fresh vegetables Honey Cheeses Breads Wines Oils, jams etc Music and roving entertainment leading up to the major events......"VIVA LA FRANCE"......"LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN"...... Official Launch by : HON CONSUL GENERAL OF FRANCE in MELBOURNE Entertainment includes: French singing, Can Can girls, Mime artists, childrens games and a working Blacksmith. Experience Mont de Lancey and Les Chessells Cafe. Details at www.chessells.com.au

Sunday 22
Gembrook Makers Market Set in the perfect environment of the Puffing Billy Station Gembrook Market is worth your time to visit. Come by car or train, have a cuppa or a tasty snack at the market open cafe or one of the local eating places; watch the arrival of the exciting Puffing Billy and browse through this unique selection of market stalls. Gembrook has succeeded in presenting a market with a difference - looking to the future and bringing the best from the past with a sustainability emphasis.

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August events in the Dandenongs and Surrounds Take a winter break that won't break the "Petrol Budget" Cosy fires await visitors to bed and breakfast venues in the "Hills" in winter.

Monthly Highlight Fri 1st Sat 2rd and Sunday 3rd 2008

Click for Details of MIFF Festival at the Cameo What a great opportunity to experience great film experiences ?

Saturday 2
Kalista Community Art and Craft Market. Local Crafts and Produce market from 8.00am to 1.00pm in front of the Community House ( just follow the crowd) to the Kallista Village Green, Church Street, Kallista.(Melways 75: K3) Ph Rebecca 9778 5253 For Market images Click here

"THE FIRST STEP ON A TRAM IS HELL" at Burrinja Upwey. Sue Ingleton performs straight from a sell-out season at the 2007 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. This no-holds barred revelation of aging and aged care is skillfully manipulated and devastatingly mishandled by Ingleton's alter egos, Bill Rawlings and Edith Wise.Adult $26.00, Jarmbi/Concession $22.00 8pm Burrinja, 351 Glenfern Road Upwey (Entry from Matson Drive) 9754 8723
Monday 4
"The Hills Film Group" August viewing To be listed asap.
Thursday 7
Wild Oak of Olinda Cooking Class: Wild Oak goes live with unique cooking classes in the Hills. >Tonight we feature " Fantastic Fish" check details at the new website www.learntocook.webnode.com

Saturday 9 The Mont de Lancey Farmers Market provides a unique personal encounter with the makers and growers of quality regional products. For one special Saturday each month, the Mont De Lancey market will provide a unique personal encounter with the makers and growers of quality regional products. For more detail visit www.montdelancey.org.au/

Thursday 14
Wild Oak of Olinda Cooking Class: Wild Oak goes live with unique cooking classes in the Hills. >Tonight we feature Sensational Seafood cook perfectly calamari, scallops, prawns and mussels check details at the new website www.learntocook.webnode.com
Friday 15
BURRINJA COMEDY (was postponed to this date)
Our Sensational Comedy Show hosted by Sue-Ann Post and featuring Dave Callan and Andrew McClelland.8.30pm Burrinja Cafe, 351 Glenfern Road, Upwey $26.00 Adult, $22.00 Jarmbi/Concession
Bookings : Burrinja, 9754 8723.

Sunday 17
Gembrook Makers Market Set in the perfect environment of the Puffing Billy Station Gembrook Market is worth your time to visit. Come by car or train, have a cuppa or a tasty snack at the market open cafe or one of the local eating places; watch the arrival of the exciting Puffing Billy and browse through this unique selection of market stalls. Gembrook has succeeded in presenting a market with a difference - looking to the future and bringing the best from the past with a sustainability emphasis.
Thursday 21
Wild Oak of Olinda Cooking Class: Wild Oak goes live with unique cooking classes in the Hills. >Tonight we feature "Delicious easy Desserts" tira misu, champagne poached pear, apple tart, panna cotta. Check details at the new website www.learntocook.webnode.com
Thursday 28
Wild Oak of Olinda Cooking Class: Wild Oak goes live with unique cooking classes in the Hills. >Tonight we feature " Moroccan Style" tagines, Cajun chicken breast, and rosewater jelly with mint and cinnamon cream. Check details at the new website www.learntocook.webnode.com

September events in the Dandenongs and Surrounds Take a spring break that wont break the "Petrol Budget" The colours of the Hills in Spring are now on display!

Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 We are proud promote our Noosa connection for lovers of the sun and Jazz!! Take in some sun and great jazz!! click for latest newsletter The Legendary Bob Barnard The Noosa Jazz Festival A four day jazz spectacular that has announced an outstanding line up sure to please all genres of jazz and music fans when it comes to sunny Noosa from Thursday, 4 to Sunday, 7 September 2008 the jazz festival website for further details on www.noosajazz.com.au

September 11th to October 8th 2008

The Tesselaar Tulip Festival 2008
Quick detail Open daily 10am to 5pm. Prices: Adults $15, Concession $12, Under 16 free Groups of 10 or more $10 each person. Address: 357 Monbulk Rd, Silvan Victoria (Melways Map 123B5) Other: Food + Drink available, Free off street parking, Wheelchair friendly, Dogs on leads welcomed and most of all dont forget your camera! For full festival details visit www.tulipfestival.com.au

Special Events throughout the Tesselaar Tulip Festival

Turkish Weekend September 13th and 14th. Celebrates the origin of the tulip. Turkish cultural performances (incl. Bellydancing), foods & music ...
Dutch Weekend September 20th and 21st. Celebrates the history of the tulip and the family. Clog dancing, Dutch foods, Grolsch tent, musical entertainment …
Food Wine & Jazz Weekend September 27th and 28th. Free wine tasting, delicious local foods and produce with Jazz bands …
Children’s Day September 23rd, 24th and October 1st. Children oriented entertainment with Paul Jamieson, Mungart Yongah Aboriginal Dance troupe, Fairy Monica, reptile demonstrations and display, petting zoo, crafts, face painting …
Pink Lady Day October 2nd. In conjunction with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). A day for raising awareness and money for BCNA, the peak national organisation for Australians personally affected by breast cancer. Twentyfive per cent of entry proceeds of Pink Lady Day are donated to BCNA. The fields of tulips are punctuated with Pink Lady cut outs …
Irish Weekend October 4th and 5th. Celebrating the greening of the tulip - though there is still a lot of colour in the blooms - they will be farmed in a couple of days and so green. Irish music, dancing and of course Guinness
Senior’s Day – Each Friday. Free tea or coffee for Seniors.
Sculpture in the Tulips Everyday. Renowned sculptors from across Victoria will exhibit their works between the colourful beds of the tulips. Visitors will be able to choose their favourite for the People’s Choice Award. The sculpture that wins the Tesselaar Prize will become a permanent feature at Tesselaar Gardens and can be visited year after year.

October events in the Dandenongs and Surrounds Take a spring break that wont break the "Petrol Budget
Wow are we are excited? Our Portal will be in Beijing to link Dandenong Ranges Tourism to the Chinese Tourist Market >This will be accessed from our Home Page "Special Feature" from mid August.

DANDENONG RANGES COMMUNITY NEWS This listing is accessed from the left hand Navigation Bar from the Community Link and will feature news of Community interest. Current items include: Fernlea Palliative Care : Check for news and access the PDF newsletter....More> Film Society opportunity: For cinema buffs and others who just enjoy interesting films, why not join...... more> Community Garden: The Tecoma Community Garden has plots available for local people........ more>

For inclusion of events, markets, exhibits in this events calendar, (We currently host 2000 Portal visits per week) please forward details to Bryan Neale at info@bluedandenongs.com.au, (preferred means) or contact Bryan Mobile 0410 665 580 at least two weeks prior to month to ensureinsertion.

LOCAL INFORMATION LINKS This icon links to our Associate Websites. "The icons of the Dandenong Ranges" For other recommended links to Dandenong Ranges websites visit our Information Links Page Dandenong Ranges Tourism (DRT) Information Office www.dandenongrangestourism.com.au The DRT office is a booking agency for local Bed and Breakfast accommodation venues. Phone 9758 7522.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE YEAR 2008 PLAN YOUR Dandenong Ranges Getaways EARLY !

VICTORIAN 2008 SCHOOL TERM DATES Term 1: 29 Jan (pupil free day), 30 Jan (students start) – 20 Mar Term 2: 7 Apr–27 Jun Term 3: 14 Jul–19 Sept Term 4: 6 Oct–19 Dec

2008 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (and other special days) Labour Day: Monday 10 March Fathers Day: Sunday 7th September Good Friday: Friday 21 March Melbourne Cup: Tuesday 4 November Easter Monday: Monday 24 March Christmas Day: Thursday 25 December Queens Birthday: Monday 9 June Boxing Day: Friday 26 December Anzac Day: Wednesday 25 April New Years Eve: Wednesday 31 December

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