Stretch for Bendigo Youth Choir 

With a community yoga program running since 2014, YogaHara has raised more than $13,000 for charity and this term, they're super excited to be supporting the fantastic Bendigo Youth Choir. 

This year, the Bendigo Youth Choir has been invited to travel to France for a special performance at the WWI commemorations. 

As a donation based class, with all the money given to charity, there is all the more reason to head along to YogaHara's community yoga and try something new.

This class is great for families, beginners and experienced. No booking required but you will need to fill in a health form and sign in when you arrive.

All welcome. For more information visit YogaHara.

Where: YogaHara, 1A King Street, Bendigo.

When: Every Sunday until June 24, 8.45am – 10am.

Saturday Night Dancing

Go along to the Spring Gully Hall for an evening of dance, good company and fun on Saturday. 

Enjoy music by Family Rhythym dance band, a great program and a delicious home cooked supper. 

The evening will also feature a raffle and prizes. 

Admission is $9 and all are welcome. For more information contact Keith on 5444 2953.

Where: Spring Gully Hall, Spring Gully Road. 

When: Saturday, May 12, from 8pm. 

Mother's Day Event at Buda

Spend a wonderful day with mum on Sunday at a special collector’s afternoon tea event featuring guest speaker, Chis Wheat, on the subject of Edwardian postcards.

Chris Wheat is a keen collector of early postcards which became all the craze in the early part of the twentieth century. The postcards became a huge industry and people sent millions of them all around the world.

The day will also feature a home-made traditional Buda style afternoon tea, with a complementary guided tour of the house.

Cost is $30 per adult or $25 concession. Bookings for this event are essential, visit Buda Castlemaine or phone Buda on 5472 1032.

Where: Garden Room at Buda Historic Home & Garden, 42 Hunter Street, Castlemaine.

When: Sunday, May 13, from 2pm. 

Under the sky

As a collaboration between Central Goldfields Art Gallery and Possum Gully Fine Arts Gallery supporting local artistic talent, this exhibition highlights a fresh and creative view of flora, fauna and landscape. 

Visitors can expect to enjoy a diverse display including oil paintings, charcoal drawings, ceramics and bronze sculptures.

Many of the artists in the exhibition have taught in local schools and continue to create art inspired by the environment. 

Where: Central Goldfields Art Gallery, Old Fire Station, Neill Street, Maryborough.

When: Wednesday, May 9 – Sunday, June 17. (Note: The Central Goldfields Art Gallery is open Thursday to Sunday from 10am – 4pm.)

Celebrate Mum at Maldon Market

Didn't have time to buy mum a gift this Mother's Day? Not to worry, Maldon Market has the very best hand made gifts and products, bound to make mum smile.

The monthly market brings together over 50 stalls of fresh produce which is home grown from the local community.

This market will feature live music in the rotunda, donkey rides for kids and a huge range of crafts and foods. 

There will also be a fundraising platform for local CERT team (Community Emergency First Responders supported by Ambulance Victoria).

For more information phone Chris on 0477 201 654. 

Where: Fountain Street and Shire Gardens, Maldon. 

When: Sunday, May 13, 9am – 1.30pm.

Mini Mother's Day Market 

Head along to Hargreaves Mall on Saturday for some fun in the lead up for Mother's Day.

There will be various stalls, including a florist, candles, cards, plants, food and beautiful artworks. There will also be Festive Photobooth to capture the special moments for mum. 

Children attending the markets can be entertained by free fun, including facepainting. 

Where: Hargreaves Mall, Bendigo.

When: Saturday, May 12, 10am – 2pm. 

Do you have a community event you'd like featured in our What's On section? We'd love to know. Email us at: astrid.michael@fairfaxmedia.com.au or phone us on 5434 4470.