The day of Saint Wenceslaus, the patron of Czech emigrants, is celebrated annually with a traditional lunch, holy mass and a remembrance ceremony. Lunch will be served from 12pm, followed by holy mass celebrated by Father Peter Dikos at 2pm. At 3pm, memory of lost countrymen will be remembered. An entertainment program with traditional raffle will close the day at Sumava.

After the AGM, Australian Slovaks' Association in Victoria would like to invite everybody to a family evening with dancing, mini-quiz about Slovakia, competition for the most delicious Slovak food and a raffle.

Admission: adults $20 (children under 15 free), members / retirees / students $15, and a tray of Slovak delicious food cooked at home to cover communal table. Microwave and gas oven will be available for reheating.

ASAV Inc. is holding their Annual General Meeting on 22 September afternoon. On agenda is the activities report, financial report and proposal for future activities. All members and new members are to pay membership fees before the commencement of the AGM.

From the Association’s newsletter: "Our younger dance groups 'Liptarik' and 'Liptaricek' will contribute to the evening's entertainment, as well as the Slovak Language School 'L. Stur' students. There will be prizes for some of our fathers, grandfathers and godfathers and a rich ruffle, too.

Our Slovak music band 'Zmena 5' members hope you will enjoy listening and dancing to their music. Dinner will be prepared by the members of our Mothers Committee, whose secretary, Mrs Anna Slukova, will take your reservations on 9315 1778.

Join us for this rare opportunity to hear one of the great orchestras of the world in these two exclusive concerts for Arts Centre Melbourne. Classical music lovers and the classically curious alike can relish a night spent in the company of these extraordinary musicians.

Sokol Melbourne invites you to the Father's Day Lunch. From 12pm served will be popular Czech national meal Vepro - Knedlo - Zelo at $20. For bookings call 9807 2326 or 0413 852 488.

At 3pm Ivana Snaidr presents "An Afternoon with the Archduke" with Beethoven, Bach and Haydn, featuring celebrated concert pianist Elyane Laussade. Complimentary scones with tea and coffee during interval. To reserve your spot at $25 call 9645 9879 or 0412 525 769.