The Casey Scoop Jan 02

Author

Craig Ross
January 02, 2025

Good morning Scoopers. As expected it’s a bit of a mixed bag for events and stuff to do this week in Casey. Hot weather predicted for Sat - Sun so stay hydrated and take it easy over the weekend.

Live Music on the Lawn @ Cardinia Park Hotel 

Saturday Jan 4 @2 pm 
Sunday Jan 5 @1pm

200 Beaconsfield Emerald Rd Beaconsfield 

Saturday features  Mark and Michael.
Sunday features  Renee Skye & Dave

Come unwind on the lawn of The Cardi. Get ready to be serenaded by their captivating harmonies and infectious energy, creating the perfect soundtrack for a relaxing day.

Bring your friends and family, grab a seat on our beautiful lawn, and enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks from our bistro menu while soaking in the live music. Whether you’re a fan of folk, pop, or classic hits, Mark and Michael will have something for everyone!

Don’t forget to bring your picnic blanket or enjoy seating at our outdoor tables. This is the perfect way to kick back, enjoy the beautiful weather, and create lasting memories with great music and even better company.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Summer Family Film at Bunjil - Migration

Sunday 4pm - 6pm
Bunjil Place 

Summer is here and it's time for fun, colour and adventure! Bring the family down to the Bunjil Place Plaza over January to see some exciting animated films!

Migration

The Mallard family is in a bit of a rut.

While dad Mack is content to keep his kids safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mum Pam us eager to shake things up and show their kids – teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen – the whole wide world.

After migrating duck family alights on their ponds with thrilling tales of far flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York, to tropical Jamaica. As the Mallards make their way south for the winter, their well-laid plans quickly go awry. Their experience will inspire them to expand their horizons, open themselves up to new friends and accomplish more than they ever thought possible.

Tickets are $5 and include an ice-cream!

PLOS: School of Rock 

Frankston Arts Centre

This highly anticipated musical promises to deliver an electrifying experience that will have audiences on their feet. Based on the beloved film, School of Rock tells the story of Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher and transforms a class of straight-A students into a rock band. With infectious tunes, energetic performances, and a heartwarming narrative, this production is sure to captivate audiences of all ages

Thursday, 02 Jan | 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday, 03 Jan | 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, 04 Jan | 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday, 05 Jan | 01:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Thursday, 09 Jan | 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday, 10 Jan | 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, 11 Jan | 01:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Operation Ouch Live: Jurassic Fart - Bunjil

Sat Jan 4, 1pm - 2:20pm / 4pm - 5:20pm

In the theatre 

A quest to find the most important fart in history! 

TV’s favourite doctors return to Australia this January with a gigantic brand-new show!

Following four sell-out Australian tours and two smash hit seasons in London’s West End, Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back with the epic "Quest for the Jurassic Fart!”. Join the twins on a dino-mite adventure to unearth the most dangerous, most powerful, most important fart in history—the Jurassic Fart!!

This roarsome show will be packed with all-new crazy experiments that will take you back to the age of the dinosaurs as the doctors explore the fascinating world of science like never before. It’ll make you laugh-a-saurus and gross you out all at the same time!

Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken are Oxford University trained doctors and still work in medicine. Dr Chris is an infectious diseases doctor at UCLH, one of the BBC’s leading science presenters and a New York Times bestselling author. Dr Xand’s main interest and expertise lie in Public Health Medicine, Humanitarian Aid and Anthropology. Xand is the resident doctor on BBC’s Morning live,and presented on many flagship Health & Science programme.

As well as 12 seasons of Operation Ouch!, Chris and Xand have presented an incredible variety of television specials and podcasts. 

Suitable for all ages - most appropriate for children 5+

“I imagine my daughter was far from the only child who left the theatre determined to emulate her medical heroes” The Stage, UK  

“… a brilliant blend of science, humour and personal stories” Broadway World.

Summer iPad Filmmaking Workshop - Bunjil

Note: the program is for 12 - 14 years only.
Wed Jan 8 to Fri Jan 10. 
Bunjil Place Studio.

Have you ever wanted to make your own film? 

In this school holiday program for young people aged 12 - 14 year olds, we unpack the magic of filmmaking! This fun, hands-on workshop shows young people the art of visual storytelling through scripting, filming, lighting, editing and special effects.  Using exclusively iPads, professional lights and a green screen.

DAY 1: Development/ Pre Production 
An introduction to different types of media, different genres, and storytelling conventions. Followed by beginning developing our ideas I scripts for the micro film(s) we will be making. Planning our films for shooting DAY 2.

DAY 2: Production 
Shooting our films together across the Bunjil Place facilities. Students will be guided through the process of filming different scenes and shots to put together when we edit on DAY 3.

DAY 3: Post Production/ Presentation 
Editing, sound design, music, and effects for our micro films, as well as designing our posters to show off our work. There will be a class presentation to celebrate completing the program.

Note: If you do not have an iPad/tablet Bunjil Place can provide.

Summer Filmmaking Workshop - Bunjil

This workshop is for young people aged 15 - 18.

Are you a budding filmmaker? Have you made some DIY short films or are you just super keen to have a go?! 

In this school holiday program for young people aged 15 - 18 years old, we take participants through a comprehensive introduction to the craft of filmmaking and visual storytelling. We will take you through each stage of production day by day; Development, Pre production, Post-Production and final Screening. Participants will have access to DSLR and Broadcast cameras, as well as studio lighting, green screen and professional editing software.

DAY 1: Development 
DAY 2: Pre-Production 
DAY 3: Production 
DAY 4: Post-Production 
DAY 5: Distribution / Screening 

Dates
Monday 13 Jan - Friday 17 Jan
All days 10.00 am - 2.30 pm

Tickets $25.00 for the full 5 days.

A Tribute to Elvis:  Morning Show - Cardinia Park Hotel

Cardinia Park Hotel - Beaconsfield 

Wed Jan 8 10:30am.
Join our Morning Show featuring A Tribute to Elvis, Starring Andrew Portelli.
Show starts at 10.30am till 12pm.

$10 entry fee, includes Tea/Coffee and Morning Tea.

Bookings are essential, Call 9707 1188 to book your place.

Akoonah Park Market

Sunday 5th, 8am - 1:30 pm.
2 Cardinia St Berwick.

No other markets listed for this weekend.

2nd Chance Cat Rescue

ADOPTION DAYS every Saturday in January.

With over 50 cats listed on our website, finding the perfect feline companion for your home is a breeze. This January, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting adoption days every Saturday, dedicated to finding loving homes for as many cats and kittens as possible. If you're interested in adopting, be sure to visit our website at www.2ndchancecatrescue.com.au and fill out an application.

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A Personal Note

I want to wish you a happy new year and let you know a bit about the vision for ‘The Casey Scoop’ in the coming year.

I created the scoop newsletter late last year as a fun way to contribute more to our community.

I kept missing cool events in the area so I started making an effort to search them out ahead of time so I wouldn’t miss them. It then occurred to me that others faced the same problem.

That’s where the inspiration for this Newsletter came from. A simple email newsletter focused on sharing all the stuff to do in the area. A way for us all to get the most out of local life in and around Casey.

2025 will be a year focused on building the reach of the newsletter so more locals become aware of what’s on offer.

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All the best,
Craig Ross.