What's On
March for Melanoma
Saturday, 13 March, 4pm – 9pm
Waterfront City Piazza and Promenade
The biggest ever MARCH FOR MELANOMA is heading to Waterfront City. Join in the 4km walk to support melanoma patients and help family and friends remember loved ones lost to melanoma. Visit http://www.emilysfoundation.org.au
Turkish Festival
Sunday, 14 March, 10am - 4pm
Waterfront City Piazza and Promenade
The annual celebration of Turkish culture is arriving at Waterfront City. Come down and enjoy traditional dancing, delicious food and lively entertainment on the waterfront.
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival – Flathead Festival
March 15 – 21
Participating restaurants at Docklands
From classic fish and chips to wild barramundi, sample an amazing array of delicious signature dishes while soaking up the spectacular scenery.
Visit http://www.waterfrontcity.com.au
Dow Live Earth Run for Water 2010
Sunday 18 April, 10am - 2pm
Waterfront City Piazza & Promenade
Stake your place in the global movement that is the changing the world over the course of 24 hours, participate in either the run or walk to help inspire the world’s citizens to come together and help solve the world’s water crisis. Visit http://www.liveearth.org/run
The Icehouse
Everyday
Icehouse, Pearl River Road, Waterfront City
Melbourne’s newest world class sports and entertainment venue is now open! The Icehouse promises fun for the whole family! There are also skate schools and school programs offering classes for beginners. Visit http://www.icehouse.com.au
The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Every Sunday
Starts January 31, 10.30am-11.30am
The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
Meet for worship and enjoy a tea or coffee afterwards.
Free food for Kids
February and March
NewQuay
Taking the kids out for meal in Docklands this February and March will be cheaper then ever. Valid at participating restaurants, families will be able to receive one free kids meal per paying adult for a child up to the age of 12. For more information visit. www.rivers.net.au/special.htm#GiftCards
Brightstars
February 1
The Hub, Waterview Walk
Brightstars will teach children aged 3-17 years old how to sing, dance and act. For more information visit http://www.brightstars.com.au/ or call 1300 588 590
Mini Maestros
Every Tuesday morning
The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
Mini Maestros encourages children aged six months to five years to sing, dance and play percussion and musical games to stimulate their minds. Classes for a variety of ages are held. For more information phone 9387 1500
Belly Dancing
Every Wednesdays
Starts February 3, 8pm-9pm
The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
Cost: $120 for 8 classes or $17 per casual class
Learn how to belly dance and improve your fitness, strength, posture and flexibility. Enjoy the classes with your mother, daughter, sister or friend.
Join the CAE Book Club
Every 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7-8.30pm
The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
Cost: $90 includes 9 books and reading group guides on loan.
Wine and dine while enjoying books with new friends. Members will meet at the Hub to collect/swap their books before heading out for dinner. (Dinner at own cost)
Docklands International Students Community (DISC)
Every Friday
Starts February 5, 6:30pm
The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
Ever Friday International students from Docklands and Melbourne CBD can meet up, share food, enjoy English conversation and study the bible. Additionally, every mornth the community holds an outing and social event. For more details phone Kitty Cheng on 0411 838 966
Check your Hearing
Every 2nd Thursday of every month
The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
Free adult hearing checks at The Hub every second Thursday of the month will be provided by Vicdeaf. Information will also be available on hearing loss, hearing protection, hearing aid management, assistive listening devices and Tinnitus referral. Contact The Hub on 8622 4822. Appointments are necessary
Linux Users of Victoria
Every 3rd Saturday of the Month
Cinema Room, The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
Newcomers to FREE and Open Source Software (FOSS) are invited to develop their skills and knowledge at an informal hands-on workshop. Must bring your own computer. For more details contact Donna 0418 310 414
Ice Wonderland Fashion Parade
Friday, March 19, 7.30pm
Designers House, Harbourtown
Enjoy a cutting edge fashion parade at Designers House this March. Showcasing range of fashionable clothing, swimwear, jewellery and accessories you are sure to find something you like. Relax with a glass of bubbly before indulging in the amazing retail offers. For more information email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call (03) 9670 8118
Meditation
Tuesdays 6-7pm, Fridays 5-6pm
Long Room, The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
Try meditation and check out the benefits. Call Carey Rohrlach on 0438 371 488 for more information.
Docklands Rotary
Every Tuesday, 6.00pm
Berth Restaurant, NewQuay
First Tuesday of the month is happy hour. Regular meetings on other Tuesdays. All welcome. RSVP to Leisa Wheatland by noon on meeting day for catering purposes: 0421 096 573.
Action Zone
Every Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 5pm
Pavilion, Waterfront City Piazza
Action Zone is where it’s at for the latest in inflatable fun. Bring those legs of steel and dive into the inflatable challenges. Call 8628 6000 or visit waterfrontcity.com.au for details.
Residents night
First Thursday of the month
Alumbra, Central Pier
RSVP is essential. Please contact Mia via email on (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone 8623 9669
Try Sailing Day for the Community
Second and fourth Sundays of the month, 11am to 3.30pm
Docklands Yacht Club, Shed 2 North Wharf Rd
Suitable for all ages and abilities and no booking required. Contact Terence O’Donnell 0425 737 389 or visit www.docklands.yachting.org.au
Docklands Dinner Book Group
First Wednesday of the month
The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
Sample a variety of restaurants in Docklands whilst discussing books with like-minded people. Contact CAE Book Groups at 9652 0620 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Docklands Sunday Market
Every Sunday, 10am to 4pm
Waterfront City Docklands Drive
Discover treasures from the depths of some of Melbourne finest antique and pre-loved specialists, including art, jewellery, retro clothing, vintage books and car boot sales.
For further information, see http://www.docklandsundaymarket.com.au or ring 0412 910 496
Trivia Night
Every Thursday, 6pm to 8pm
The Nixon Hotel, 757 Bourke St
To register or find out more, email to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone 9642 3272.
Community Walk
Every Wednesday at 5.30pm
Every Friday at 12.30pm
YMCA Docklands, Level 4, 100 Harbour Esplanade
In conjunction with the Heart Foundation, a great opportunity to meet new people, walk and talk.
Mum and Bubs Yoga
Every Wednesday, 10.30am to 11.30am
The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
From July 1, heal your body, build strength, and learn to relax in a peaceful and rejuvenating way while bonding with your baby! Call Nadine on 0450 634 589 or visit nadinefawell.net
Hatha yoga
Every Tuesday, 7.15-8.45pm
Every Wednesday 12-12.50pm
Every Thursday, 7.30-8.30am AND 7.30-8.30pm
Every Friday, 12.30pm to 1.30pm
The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
Breath-centred hatha yoga class. It’s suitable for all ages and levels of ability. Call Nadine on 0450 634 589 or visit nadinefawell.net for more details.
Pram Walkers
Every Wednesday, 10am
The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
For more information contact: Anita at The Hub on 8622 4822 or Fiona Burnes at YMCA on 9347 3677.
Kickboxing
Every Tuesday &Thursday, 6pm to 7pm
The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
First class free during April. To book your place, email Kacey Chong at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Fox Classic Car Collection
FOR CAR ENTHUSIASTS
Be amazed when you visit one of the best car collections in the southern hemisphere.
The Fox Classic Car Collection is located in the historic Queen’s Warehouse cnr Batman’s Hill Drive & Collins Street, Docklands. For those who have been waiting, the Enzo Ferrari is back. Door entries support charity.
Every Tuesday 10am to 2pm. February to November. Commencing 2 February 2010. Announcing Twilight Openings early 2010.
Fox Classic Car Collection, Cnr Batman’s Hill Drive and Collins St, Docklands. Entrance off Batman’s Hill Drive. For car enthusiasts, visit
www.foxcollection.org
Toastmasters
Second and fourth Mondays (except public holidays), 7pm
The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
E-mail (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you wish to speak to someone about coming, otherwise feel free just turn up on the night.
Storytime
Every Monday at 11am
The Hub, 17 Waterview Walk
Storytime is a special time for children (aged 2-5years) and their care-givers to share time together enjoying stories, songs, rhymes and simple craft. No bookings required.
Wonderland Park
Mondays - Wednesdays and Sundays 10:00am - 7:30pm
Thursdays and Saturdays 10:00am - 9:30pm
Harbour Town Shopping Centre, Waterfront City.
Cost: See website for pricing details
Don't miss Wonderland Park's 2 for 1 skating offer. Buy one skating session and a second person skates free! The offer is redeemable Mondays to Thursdays, excluding school and public holidays.
Conditions apply, visit www.wonderlandpark.com.au for more details.
