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The Maroondah Exchange
This Week Around Maroondah | Tuesday 4 August 2026
Cold Chisel energy, local picks and useful guides
Preview: A week of live music, local events, practical updates and one quick reader question.
Good morning, afternoon or evening,
This week brings live music, family activities, practical local updates and plenty of reasons to get out around Maroondah.
What's Inside
Weekend events
Free and low-cost ideas
Local guides and updates
Weekend Planner
MX Highlights
Melbourne East Community Disability Expo
Thursday 6th August, 10:00
Dorset Gardens Hotel, Croydon
Free
A free local disability expo for families, carers and support providers.
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THE RETRO STARS - AUG 7
Friday 7th August, 20:30
The Concert Lounge, Croydon
Free
A lively 1960s tribute show at Croydon Concert Lounge.
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Lino Landscape Printing
Saturday 8th August, 10:00
Wyreena Community Arts Centre, Croydon
$93 (materials included)
Create your own landscape lino print in this adult workshop.
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Meet David Griffin author of That Race Stawell 96
Saturday 8th August, 14:30
Dymocks Eastland, Ringwood
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Meet author and former footballer David Griffin at Dymocks Eastland.
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Gold Chisel
Saturday 8th August, 18:00
Club Ringwood, Ringwood
$45 Members | $50 Guests (includes a $10 voucher toward any main meal)
Gold Chisel brings Cold Chisel classics to Club Ringwood.
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Day-By-Day Planner
Tuesday 4th August
Tuesday 4th August, 09:30
Croydon Library, Croydon
Free
Enjoy a relaxed fortnightly cuppa and chat at Croydon Library.
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Creative Kids Corner at Bayswater library - Mosaic art
Tuesday 4th August, 16:00
Bayswater Library, Bayswater
Free
A free booked mosaic activity for children aged 5-12.
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Wednesday 5th August
Japara Bridge Garden Club
Wednesday 5th August, 10:00
Japara Neighbourhood House Inc., Kilsyth
Free
Join a free community gardening session at Japara.
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3d Arts Casual Open Classes
Wednesday 5th August, 18:30
3D Arts Studio, Croydon
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Try a rotating Wednesday dance class open to all levels.
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Thursday 6th August
Crochet Thursdays T3 2026
Thursday 6th August, 12:30
Central Ringwood Community Centre, Ringwood
126
A booked Thursday crochet course at Central Ringwood Community Centre.
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Secondary Students Homework Club
Thursday 6th August, 16:00
Realm Library, Ringwood
Free
High-school students can get free homework help at Realm.
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Friday 7th August
Kurboroo Kinder Disco 2026
Friday 7th August, 17:00
Warranwood Primary School Hall, Warranwood
$25 | $3 | $35
A family kinder disco with music, games, pizza and glow sticks.
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Friday 7th August, 17:45
Eastlands, Ringwood
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A bowling social group for siblings aged 16-24.
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Tell Mama! Karise Eden Sings Janis Joplin
Friday 7th August, 19:30
Karralyka, Ringwood East
$65 Full Price | $60 Concession
Karise Eden brings a Janis Joplin-inspired show to Karralyka.
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Saturday 8th August
Ringwood Competition SE 2 Sub Juniors
Saturday 8th August, 09:00
Karralyka, Ringwood East
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A local sub-junior competition session at Karralyka.
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Saturday 8th August, 10:00
Central Ringwood Community Centre, Ringwood
Free
Join a friendly Saturday morning community walk.
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Come And Play At Croydon Library For Ages 0 - 6 Years
Saturday 8th August, 10:30
Croydon Library, Croydon
Free
Drop in for playtime for ages 0-6 at Croydon Library.
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Ringwood Competition Division 7 Intermediates
Saturday 8th August, 15:15
Karralyka Centre, Ringwood East
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A local Division 7 competition session at Karralyka.
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Ringwood Competition Division 6 Seniors
Saturday 8th August, 18:45
Karralyka Centre, Ringwood East
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A local Division 6 competition session at Karralyka.
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Holy Spirit 50th Birthday Celebrations
Saturday 8th August, 19:00
The Coach, Ringwood
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Celebrate Holy Spirit's 50th with platters, a DJ and birthday cake.
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Sunday 9th August
Music of the Night
Sunday 9th August, 14:00
Karralyka, Ringwood East
$79.95 Full Price | $74.95 Concession | $54.95 Child (2-15yo)
A tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber and West End musicals.
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Monday 10th August
English Conversation at Bayswater Library
Monday 10th August, 09:30
Bayswater Library, Bayswater
Free
Practise conversational English in a welcoming library group.
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Morning Melodies - Hits of Motown - Lino Ettia
Monday 10th August, 10:00
Club Ringwood, Ringwood
Tickets $25
Enjoy Motown hits, morning tea and lunch at Club Ringwood.
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Free And Low-Cost
Social Mahjong
Thursday 6th August, 13:30
Bayswater Library, Bayswater
Free
Learn and play Western-style Mahjong at Bayswater Library.
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Preschool Storytime For Ages 3-6 At Realm Library
Friday 7th August, 10:00
Realm Library, Ringwood
Free
Free stories, songs and activities for children aged 3-6.
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Realm Board Gaming
Saturday 8th August, 11:00
Realm Library, Ringwood
Free
Play free board games at Realm or bring your own.
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Realm Movie Matinee
Monday 10th August, 13:00
Realm Library, Ringwood
Free
Enjoy a free relaxed movie matinee at Realm Library.
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Plan Ahead
Mojo & Jimmy: The Totally Awesome Magic Show
Tuesday 29th September, 11:00
Karralyka, Ringwood East
$23 Single Ticket | $80 Family Pass
A family magic show with two sessions at Karralyka.
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Run Maroondah
Sunday 4th October, 09:00
HE Parker Reserve, Heathmont
15km $40.50 | $35.50 concession; 10km $35.50 | $30 concession; 5km $29.50 | $24 concession; family $64-$86; kids 1.2km $17.50
Choose from five running distances at HE Parker Reserve.
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Holy Spirit Fete 2026 Wristbands
Saturday 10th October, 10:00
Holy Spirit Community School, Ringwood North
$60 until 31 August | $70 from 1 September to 9 October | $100 on the day
Book fete wristbands early before prices rise.
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Maroondah Festival 2026
Sunday 8th November, 10:00
Town Park, Croydon
Free
Maroondah Festival returns to Croydon Town Park.
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Maroondah Carols
Saturday 5th December, 18:00
Croydon Town Park - Athletics Track, Croydon
Free
Maroondah Carols returns for a free December evening.
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Worth Knowing This Week
Money Matters
Are you paying more for energy than necessary?
Useful reader action: compare a recent electricity or gas bill using official tools.
Quick Response Grants for community groups
Community groups may apply for up to $1,500 when eligible.
Eat & Drink
What the local food map shows
Explore what 431 local food records reveal about the area.
New sushi shop in Ringwood North
Sushi & Nori has opened in Ringwood North, adding a new local option for sushi and Japanese takeaway.
Home & Property
Bin lid colour changes from August
Council is changing bin-lid colours through October; put both bins out on recycling day and leave them until 5pm.
Health & Wellbeing
Maroondah Lift Project
Free 10-week wellbeing program with online and face-to-face options.
Discover Maroondah
Pick My Park local voting
Voting closes 4pm Monday 3 August 2026.
Supporting event
Wednesday 5th August, 10:00
Japara Neighbourhood House Inc., Kilsyth
Free
A free casual walk around Elizabeth Bridge Reserve, followed by an optional chat and cuppa at Japara.
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Supporting event
Walking Group TUESDAY (Term 3 2026)
Tuesday 11th August, 09:30
Vermont South Neighbourhood House, Vermont South
Free
We're walking in local neighbourhood green spaces and inviting you to join us for a fun, fit, and friendly time!
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Social morning at Croydon Library