Community Calendar: Around western suburbs

Indulge your green thumb

The Sunshine Golden Age Garden Club meets on Wednesday, April 8, at the Sunshine Community Centre, corner Simmie Street and Glengala Road, Sunshine West, from 7.30pm. Guest speakers Graham and Ross Woods will talk about grevilleas, hakeas and banksias. New members welcome, supper provided.

Dorothy, 9311 4989

Mad Hatter’s Tea party

Overnewton Castle will host a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party from 1-3pm on Sunday, April 12. The party will include appearances by the White Rabbit, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the Queen of Hearts, Alice and the Mad Hatter himself. Tickets are $60.

info@overnewtoncastle.com.au or call 9331 6367

Ladies, make a racquet

Midweek ladies social tennis is at Sunshine Park Tennis Club, Parson Reserve, Sunshine, on Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm. New members and visitors welcome.

■ Julie, 9307 8207

Join the band

The Western Region Concert Band rehearses Saturdays, 9am, in the Errington Community Centre, Princess Street, St Albans. Enter via side gate next to the football oval. Vacancies exist for percussion, brass and sax players. Bring your instrument and play with the band.

■ Eddie, 9687 6644

Mobile print service

The new mobile print service at Brimbank libraries allows customers to print documents from any mobile device. Android, iPhone, laptop and tablet users can upload documents to print at any library printer.

www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au

Brighten lives with a chat

The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking volunteers to join its program in the western metropolitan area. Volunteers are required to visit elderly residents in aged-care facilities, offering companionship once a fortnight. Volunteers who can speak other languages, especially Spanish, are also needed.

cvsrecruitment@ms.org.au or 9845 2729

Business basics for success

New business owners in Brimbank are invited to register for seminars that can help ground them in the basics of running a successful business. Seminar topics include marketing basics, the benefits of being online, and small business counselling. Some seminars may incur a fee. Places are limited, registrations essential.

bit.ly/19gvtq1 or call 9249 4413

Young parents

Are you a parent aged 16-25 wanting to meet other young parents in your area, take your children on outings and do fun children’s activities? Free groups meet in Laverton on Mondays from 10-11.30am, Altona Meadows on Mondays from 1-2.30pm, and Sunshine on Fridays from 12.30-2.30pm.

■ Mary, 0409 758 932