Doors open for Williamstown tour
Where: Williamstown’s Mechanics Institute, at 5 Electra Street, Williamstown
When: 12.30-4.30pm, Sunday, April 17
People will have a rare chance to see inside some of Williamstown’s most intriguing homes and businesses at Open Williamstown this weekend. Proceeds from the guided walking tour go to Cancer Council Victoria, and while private addresses are under wraps until the day, Star Weekly can reveal they include a Victorian cottage built in 1920, a stunning modern family home and a Victorian Italionate dating back to 1862 where writer Hal Porter once boarded. Tickets are $35 online or $40 on the day. Book at ticketebo.com.au/openwilliamstown2016
Roulettes air display at Point Cook
Where: RAAF Museum, RAAF Williams, Point Cook
When: 1pm, Sunday April 17
The Air Force’s premier aerobatic team, the Roulettes, will be performing an interactive air display at the RAAF Museum, Point Cook on Sunday, April 17, from 1pm.. Details: www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseum
Rare chance to tour ‘enchanted’ garden
Where: 7 Wood Street, Woodend
When: 9am-4pm, April 16-17
An historic Woodend estate given new life by world-renowned garden designer Paul Bangay will be open to the public for the first time in more than a decade later this month. Formerly the site of Woodend’s Catholic school, the Enchanted Gardens of St Ambrose feature a sweeping, tree-lined drive and a formal European-style garden across more than 1.2 hectares. Cost: $20 Details: st.ambrosefarm@bigpond.com
Caroline Springs RSL on parade
Where: From Caroline Springs Police station
When: 10.30am. Sunday April 17
War veterans, their families and friends will be out in force for Caroline Springs RSL’s second ever Anzac Day march on Sunday. –
Legends Theatre Club presents The Importance of Being Earnest
Where: Bluestone Theatre, Kyneton
When: 5pm, Sunday, August 17
Some of the greatest plays of all time are bound for the stage of Kyneton’s renovated Bluestone Theatre, thanks to a new concept led by former Bellbird, Prisoner and Neighbours star Maggie Millar.
Setting Sun Film Festival back on big screen
Where: Sun Theatre, Yarraville
When: Until April 17
This year’s Setting Sun Film Festival attracted 60 entries, creating plenty of work for festival director Anna Bourozikas as she tackles the task of whittling them down to the festival finalists. Details: settingsunshortfilmfestival.com.au
Gardening information session with Jane Edmanson
Where: Amarco Apartments. 9 Edgar Street, Kingsville
When: 11am-1pm, Saturday, April 16
Gardening guru Jane Edmanson (pictured) will help people make the most out of gardening in small spaces at a free community event at Amarco Apartments in Kingsville. The Gardening Australia and 3AW presenter will host an information session at the independent retirement living complex. Details: amarcoapartments.com.au
Rare beer coasters form bright display
Where: Kyneton Museum, 67 Piper Street
When: 11am-4pm, Fridays to Sundays until June 26.
Bright, colourful and sometimes outrageous beer coasters from bygone eras are on show as part of a new exhibition at Kyneton museum. Hundreds of coasters collected by Kerrie resident Jacky Kelly and Drummond North’s Terry Moore form the bulk of items on display, which also includes rare matchboxes. The exhibition is open from 11am-4pm every Friday-Sunday until June 26. Details: 1300 888 802
