COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Western suburbs

Tree Day

Green thumbs can enjoy their most ambitious National Tree Day yet, with Brimbank residents invited to Sydenham Park, where it’s hoped 3000 trees will be planted. The park is not usually open to the public, making this a rare chance to explore the steep valleys along the Maribyrnong River. Meet on Sunday, July 27, next to the Keilor golf course at the end of Kings Road, Keilor. Planting is from 10am till 3pm.

9249 4717

Probus

Semi-retired and senior residents of Hillside, Sydenham and Keilor who are seeking social interaction and club activities are invited to the Taylors Lakes Probus Club’s monthly meetings at the Taylors Lakes Hotel between 10am and noon on the last calendar Monday of each month.

www/probussouthpacific.org/taylorslakes or 8307 2038

Sip ’n’ Stitch

Join this social group for crafty people who meet and chat over a cup of coffee on the first Thursday of each month at Sydenham library, Taylors Lakes, from 11.30am.

■ 9249 4680

Dinner dance

Dance for a cause at this Genesis Entertainment Charity event to raise money for the Heart Foundation. On August 9 at Taylors Lakes Hotel. Tickets are $65 and include buffet dinner and drinks.

■ 9217 9500 or 0414 822 474

Sunshine Short Film Festival

Entries are open for the third annual Sunshine Short Film Festival. Flmmakers are encouraged to submit their films, which must run under five minutes and follow the themes of “Sunshine” and “Halloween”. Prizes up to $5000 are on offer and the chance to have your film screened at Village Sunshine Megaplex. Entries close September 30.

www.sunshinefilmfestival.com.au

Art exhibition

Enjoy the art of Linda Fry whose work is an expression of her conscious and sub-conscious self and can sometimes be quite raw. The free exhibition is at the Sunshine Art Spaces Gallery from July 9 to August 2, 10am to 2pm.

■ 9249 4600

Keilor Garden Club

The Keilor Garden Club meets on the last Friday of the month at the Keilor Primary School, Kennedy Street from 8pm. Meet fellow gardeners and share your experiences. Young people are encouraged to attend.

keilorgardenclub@gmail.com or call 0405 494 569