Our local ANZAC Day Dawn Service will again take place at Alphington Park near the war memorial, at dawn from 6.30am on Thursday 25 April.

Meet your neighbours and warm up with a cup of tea and toast afterwards at the Alphington Bowls Club.

Join Clare on Monday afternoons from 1-3pm or on Thursday evenings from 6.30-8.30pm … and explore your inner artist in a fun, relaxed and supportive small-group setting.

Clare’s classes run for two hours weekly over an 8 week term. The fee is $320.

Class dates are:

• Monday 29th April - 17th June

• Thursday 2nd May - 20th June

Contact Clare to enrol online at swirlart.com.au or you can give her a call to find out more etc., 0423453160.

We have tiles in the kitchen.

We have plaster with paint! and cabinetry in the new pod in the backyard.

And our new toy library room has a flat floor and shelves …

Hooray. This week we’re expecting the pergola slab to be poured on Monday and the floorboards to be sanded on Thursday … so we’re looking at being on track for Term 2 functionality.

Daniel will be offering guitar lessons from the start of Term 2 at Alphington Community Centre.

His classes will be on a Tuesday in the afternoon and evening. You can contact Daniel by email to book in.

Here is a bit about Daniel.

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I currently run a new community music project I put together last year called Circle of Guitars. This project allows me to run group guitar sessions and provides an opportunity for community members to get together and play music.

I am a performing guitarist with a passion for music. In the music scene, I have been involved in numerous bands and exciting musical projects (Harmony Universe, Bernadette Novembre, Neo Lilac), performed across Melbourne's highly regarded venues (Melbourne Recital Centre, the Night Cat, Uptown Jazz Cafe), and was invited to play live on air (3AW).

With over 15 years experience as a dedicated educator, I have taught students from diverse backgrounds in different settings such as universities (Australian Catholic University), Secondary schools (Ave Maria College), and in studio's across Melbourne.

By incorporating infectious enthusiasm, relatable personality, and imaginative approaches I have been able to help pupils overcome challenges while discovering their unique voices in music. It is my aim to provide students with a practical knowledge of the instrument as well as an explanation of theoretical components that are inherent within the music.

My teaching method draws from performing experience and industry standard pedagogies. I specialise in popular musical styles including blues, jazz, rock, metal, pop, country and more.

Images from festival in 2022

We are pleased to have the Japanese playgroup/education sessions - Kirin Kyoushitsu (Kirin ELC) continuing at Alphington Community Centre in Term 2, with a new name.

Maimi and Risa will be running sessions on Monday and Thursday:

• 0-1 year-old: 10:00-10:30am (30 minutes class) - storytime, singing songs, flashcards, etc. 

• 2-3 year-old: 10:40-11:30am (50 minutes class) - singing songs, flashcards, gaining writing and reading skills, introducing some mathematical concepts, etc.

• 3.5-5 year-old: 11:40-12:30pm (50 minutes class) - singing songs, flashcards, gaining writing and reading skills, expanding some mathematical concepts, etc.

Please note that parents and carers must remain on site during the sessions. You can contact Risa via email to enquire about fees or to book in.