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Go barefoot on the Green at Templestowe Bowling Club
Date: Friday, 6, 13, 20 & 27 March
Hours: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Venue: Templestowe Bowling Club, 1 Swilk Street, Templestowe
Entry: Adults $10 • Children free
Contact: Templestowe Bowling Club 9846 1978
Manningham Art Gallery – Before Words There Were Rainbows
This immersive exhibition invites visitors into a dreamlike world where the boundaries between people, animals, time and nature begin to blur. Through large-scale projections, surround sound and gentle, meditative activities, visitors can relax and be carried into a space that feels somewhere between sleep and waking — offering a chance to pause, reflect and enjoy a moment of calm.
Date: Wednesday to Saturday throughout March
Hours: 11 am – 4 pm
Venue: Manningham Art Gallery, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Entry: Free
Contact:Manningham Council 9840 9333
Summer Celebration at Park Orchards Village
Celebrate Summer at Park Orchards Village this March with live entertainment, creative activities and local shopping experiences.
Date: 5 and 12 March
Hours: 11 am- 1 pm
Venue: Park Orchards Village, Park Orchards
Entry: Free
Contact: economic@manningham.vic.gov.au
Navigating the low-waste cleaning world with Nanna Anna
Explore the myths and realities of “eco-cleaning” at this free session with Anna the Urban Nanna, and learn how to make more environmentally friendly choices when cleaning your home. The session will include practical demonstrations, helpful tips on what to look for when choosing cleaning products, and a list of questions you can use to guide future decisions. You’ll also hear about local businesses offering low-waste, eco-conscious cleaning alternatives.
Date: Tuesday, 10 March
Hours: 7 - 8:30 pm
Venue: Manningham Function Centre, Function Room 3,
699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Entry: Free
Contact: Waste Management Team 9840 9333
Manningham PSA Neighbourhood Policing Forum
Victoria Police invites community members and local businesses to attend the Manningham PSA Neighbourhood Policing Forum on 11 March 2026. This forum provides an opportunity to speak directly with local police about issues that matter to the community. Topics to be discussed include current crime trends and prevention, family violence, issues affecting young people, drugs and drug-related crime, and road policing.
Date: Wednesday, 11 March
Hours: 5:30 - 8:30 pm (please arrive at 5:15pm)
Venue: Pines Learning Centre (rooms 13 & 14)
520 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East
Entry: Free (must register through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manningham-psa-neighbourhood-policing-forum-tickets-1979493415091
Contact: MANNINGHAM-CRIME-PREVENTION-MGR@police.vic.gov.au
Call Push Shock with Ambulance Victoria
The Call Push Shock program teaches you the essential knowledge and skills needed to act quickly and confidently during a cardiac emergency.
Date: Friday, 20 March
Hours: 2 - 3 pm
Venue: Warrandyte Library
168 Yarra St, Warrandyte
Entry: Free
Contact: Warrandyte Library 9895 4250
Safe Plate Day
Neighbourhood Watch, together with Victoria Police, is offering free installation of theft-resistant one-way screws for your car’s number plates. Stolen plates are often used in crimes such as petrol theft, but fitting one-way screws can help reduce the risk. The installation only takes a few minutes and will be carried out by Neighbourhood Watch volunteers.
Date: Sunday, 22 March
Hours: 10 am - 2 pm
Venue: Behind the Manningham Council Offices
699 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster
Entry: Free (Any donation to support Neighbourhood Watch would be appreciated.)
Contact: 9850 7462
Manningham Nature Walks – Mount Lofty Sunset Walk
Join a scenic 5km bushwalk through native bushland, crossing creeks and following the Birrarung (Yarra River) before climbing to the summit of Mount Lofty. At the top, enjoy sweeping sunset views across the Great Dividing Range and Warrandyte Gorge.
Date: Wednesday, 25 March
Hours: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Venue: Wittons Reserve Car Park, Wonga Park
Entry: Free (registration essential)
Contact: Manningham Council 9840 9333
Notes: Bring hat, sunscreen, water bottle and snack. Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Walk will be cancelled in the event of a Total Fire Ban or extreme weather.
Harmony with Your Neighbours – Community BBQ
Come along to a free community BBQ hosted by the Manningham Interfaith Network at Ruffey Lake Park. Enjoy a sausage sizzle, meet neighbours and chat with local community leaders. Information stalls, flyers and show bags will also be available. A friendly, family-friendly afternoon in the park.
Date: Sunday, 29 March
Hours: 11 am – 3 pm
Venue: Ruffey Lake Park – Victoria Street entrance
99 Victoria Street, Doncaster East
Entry: Free
Contact: min.manningham.interfaith@gmail.com
Shahram Naizian (MIN President) 0401 408 969
