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Albion North Primary School 60th birthday
The Albion North Primary School community is celebrating the school’s 60th birthday on Friday, November 18 from 4pm to 8pm. All past staff, students, families and school community members are welcome. The event will feature food, drinks, memorabilia, show bags, raffles, lucky dips, photo displays and open classrooms.
Aussie Backyard Bird Counts in Brimbank
Join Brimbank City Council as we celebrate the Aussie Backyard Bird Count from 17 to 23 October 2021. It’s easy to take part this year! All you need to do is download the ‘Aussie Bird Count’ app on your smartphone to get counting. Counting sessions must be done in 20-minute blocks, and can be done in your own backyard or local park, as many times as you like during the week. You don’t need to be a bird expert, as the app has a built in ‘bird finder’ tool to help you. October 17 at 9am to October 23 at 7pm.
Connection Conversations
This one-of-a-kind workshop provides the opportunity for connection and meaningful conversations on the core foundations of life and well-being. Places limited, bookings essential. Light refreshments included. October 19 from 10.30am to noon at St Albans Library.
Carers Week High Tea
Relax and enjoy the company of other Brimbank carers over a selection of delicate pastries, fluffy scones, jam and cream, English tea sandwiches and petite fours with free-flowing Twinning’s Tea and Vittoria Coffee. The special guest is Kate Jones from ‘Too Peas in a Podcast’. Overnewton Castle on Wednesday, October 19 from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
■ www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=949267
Study and snacks at Keilor Library
Keilor Library is encouraging VCE students to bring their notes and study groups along to Keilor Library on Thursday, October 20 to enjoy snacks, the space and wifi from 3.30pm to 7pm.
Sydenham Park twilight walking tour
Experience the varied landscapes and local flora and fauna of the park on this guided walk at twilight. Participants will learn about the re-vegetation works which have occurred over the years and plans to continue this work into the future. This event will be run as a part of Mental Health Week in partnership with Brimbank Libraries. Participants are asked to bring a sturdy pair of closed-toe shoes.
■ www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sydenham-park-twilight-walking-tour-rescheduled-tickets-410236637827
Carers Week movie screnning
Registered Brimbank carers are encouraged to come along to a private screening of the movie June Again starring Noni Hazlehurst, Claudia Karvan and Stephen Curry while relaxing with some popcorn, a drink and choc top ice cream. Village Cinemas Sunshine on Friday, October 21 from 10am to 12.30pm.
Ugandan Independence Day & Cultural Festival
Ugandan Independence Day celebrates Uganda’s independence as a free nation and a republic. The day brings together all individuals who are affiliated in any way with Uganda. Community members display their cultural heritage through traditional cuisines, cultural dress, cultural dance, cultural poetic recitations, and music. The Ugandan community aims to broaden its activities to promote wider inclusion and participation from local residents. Proudly supported by Brimbank City Council. Saturday, October 22 from 3pm on Glengala (Castley) Hall. Free.
Study and snacks at Sydenham Library
Sydenham Library is encouraging VCE students to bring their notes and study groups along to Keilor Library on Monday, October 24 to enjoy snacks, the space and wifi from 3.30pm to 7pm.
Children’s Week Teddy Bear Picnic
Sunvale Community Park, 20 Neil Street, Sunshine. Wednesday, October 26 from 11am to 2pm. Family-friendly activities include a teddy bear picnic, a visit from the Picnic Fairy and Teddy Bear, Bike’n’Blend – make your own fruit juice for the picnic and an Afro-Latin band. Bus bookings essential.
■ playgroups@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Study and snacks at Deer Park Library
Deer Park Library is encouraging VCE students to bring their notes and study groups along to the library on Friday, October 28 to enjoy snacks, the space and wifi from 5pm to 7pm.
Art Show
Hunt Club Community and Arts Centre is hosting an exhibition from Brimbank artist Marian Simons’ first art show “Essence of Marian” at 775 Ballarat Road in Deer Park, running until Sunday, December 4.
■ 9249 4800 or huntclub@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Maltese Folklore club
The Maltese Folklore Club, Klabb Ghannejja Maltin, is open for dinner at 4/6 Gooding St in St Albans on Wednesday and Friday nights from 6pm. Dinner includes traditional Maltese singing (ghanna) and guitar. Everyone welcome.
Community governance workshops
Brimbank council is hosting a series of community governance training workshops, plus ongoing access to a range of resources, aimed at supporting community groups and small organisations with planning, operations and decision-making. Free. Registration required.
■ bit.ly/3Q8nBww
Deer Park Lions Club
Deer Park Lions Club is looking for new members. It holds dinner meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at the Deer Park Senior Citizens Club at 119 Station Road in Deer Park.
■ Michael on 0417 307 572
Sunshine Community Brass
Sunshine Community Brass is looking for trumpet and percussion players to join its vibrant band of musicians. With more than 90 years of history, the band rehearses at 45 Furlong Road in North Sunshine on Tuesdays from 7.30pm.
■ Andrew on 0419 444 620
St Albans Senior Citizens
St Albans Senior Citizens group meet at the centre on the corner of Alfrieda and William streets in St Albans on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 1.30pm. Annual membership for $10. $1 entry on attendance day.
■ Mary on 0408 396 691
Beauty course
Learn and practise a variety of popular beauty therapies and methods in Melton South Community Centre’s 4-week Intro to Beauty course. Save some money in the long-term by doing your own treatments at home, or use your skills to progress to employment or further study. This course includes instruction on body waxing, makeup, manicure and pedicure techniques and much more. Materials are provided, and students receive kits and certificates. Saturday, November 12 to Saturday, December 10. $120 or $90 concession.
■ 9747 8576
Baking course
Discover the world of baking in Melton South Community Centre’s six-week Intro to Pastry & Baking course. Learn to make a variety of breads, tarts, desserts and more and master your new skills at home, or use your certificate and experience to find employment or further study. This course is available on Tuesdays (November 8 to December 13) or Saturdays (November 5 to December 10) from 9:30am to 12:30pm each week. $85 or $65 concession.
■ 9747 8576
WordPress course
Learn to create and maintain your own WordPress-based site in Melton South Community Centre’s eight-week Build Your Own Website course from Tuesday, October 18 to Tuesday, December 13. At just $30 or $20 concession, this is an affordable education opportunity for anyone wanting to learn skills for the workplace, a business or their own personal use.
■ 9746 8576
Garment course
Discover the joys of creating your own garments and household items in Melton South Community Centre’s eight-week sewing courses. Learn the basics of machine and hand stitching in Intro to Sewing, build on your basic skills in Intermediate, or work independently on your own project in Advanced. BYO working sewing machine – other requirements discussed on enrolment. $30 or $20 concession.
■ 9747 8576
Online course
Learn the essentials of building your own online business in Melton South Community Centre’s eight-week Start Your Business Online course. Ideal for new businesses or existing businesses wanting to expand online, students will learn about website creation, laws and regulations, social media and much more. $30 or $20 concession.
■ 9747 8576
Eynesbury Heritage Trail
Eynesbury Heritage Trail junior parkrun takes place at the Eynesbury Heritage Trail at 479 Eynesbury Rd in Eynesbury (next to the Discovery Centre) every Sunday at 8am. Free.
Melton Community Centre
Course enrolments are now open at the Melton South Community Centre at 41 Exford Road in Melton South.
■ www.meltonsouth.org.au, 9747 8576 or msccentr@bigpond.net.au
Melton Men’s Group
Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday from 5pm to 8pm at The Gap on Graham at 5 Graham Street in Melton. Focusing on senior men’s mental and physical wellbeing. The group invites new members to come for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in activities including carpet bowls, pool or table tennis.
■ meltonmensgroup.home.blog
Melton Over 50s Social Group
A friendly group of people aged over 50, who enjoy each other’s company while attending events and outings such as dinners, shows, dancing, cinemas and more. If you live in the Melton area and would like to meet new friends, in a welcoming group environment, this is for you.
Marlene, 0498 329 290
Bacchus Marsh Market
Bacchus Marsh rejoice! There will be a monthly market at the gorgeous location of Maddingley Park. On the second Saturday of every month there will be a lovely variety of stallholders and food trucks. Bring a picnic blanket and invite your friends and family for a lovely market day out.
Take weight off naturally
Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton.
Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739
Parkinson’s support group
The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am–12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers welcome.
■ Helen, 0409 186 576
Eynesbury Market
A community market next to the iconic Eynesbury Homestead. The market is on the fourth Sunday of the month. It features a great range of food trucks, artisans, makers and more.
Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh
Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh makes reusable shopping bags from rescued fabric. They’re looking for people to cut, sew, iron and market our bags. Meets on the first Sunday each month at the Darley Neighbourhood House 2-4pm. Find the Facebook group for more details.
