Albion North Primary 60th birthday
Albion North Primary School is celebrating its 60th birthday on Friday, November 18, from 4-8pm. All past staff, pupils, families and school community members are welcome. The event will feature food, drinks, memorabilia, show bags, raffles, lucky dips, photo displays and open classrooms.
National Recycling Week
Brimbank council is celebrating and promoting community recycling initiatives such as clothing/textile, e-waste and soft plastic drop-off points within Brimbank, hosting a community tour of council’s organic processing facility on Tuesday, November 8, supporting residents to participate in the Garage Sale Trail during November and hosting a reusable goods drop-off day on Saturday, December 3.
■ recyclingnearyou.com.au/nationalrecyclingweek
Garage Sale Trail
Sell and shop on the Garage Sale Trail as Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff returns to Brimbank this November. Grab your bum bag for two big weekends of garage sales held simultaneously in garages, unit blocks, schools and ovals around the nation on November 12 to 13 and November 19 to 20.
■ www.garagesaletrail.com.au/brimbank
Friends of Organ Pipes anniversary
Celebrate 50 years of the Friends of Organ Pipes with walking tours, giveaways, wildlife displays, and more. Learn about the history of the national park, the achievements of the Friends of Organ Pipes, meet like-minded community members, local environmental volunteer groups and experience the wonders of the park itself on Saturday, November 12, from 10am to 4pm.
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 Street in St Albans on Wednesday and Friday nights from 6pm. Dinner includes traditional Maltese singing (ghanna) and guitar. Everyone welcome.
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
Melton Performing Arts
Melton Performing Arts [MPA] is a newly established community organisation with a mission to boost the arts in Melton. With musicals, classes, youth programs and even a podcast in the works, MPA is hoping to involve people of all abilities and backgrounds. The first event is a cabaret at Rockbank Hall from 7pm on Friday, December 2.
Eynesbury Heritage Trail
Eynesbury Heritage Trail junior parkrun takes place at the Eynesbury Heritage Trail at 479 Eynesbury Road in Eynesbury (next to the Discovery Centre) every Sunday at 8am.
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.
Arts and games night
Get creative at the Sunbury Youth Centre as part of an art and games night each Wednesday at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 3.30pm to 5.30pm. There’s a range of arts and crafts to try, and if art isn’t your thing, there’s a wide variety of games. The program is for people aged 12 to 18 years old and is free. 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury.
Carer connect chat
Are you caring for someone close to you? Go and connect with other carers in your local area, share a light lunch, have a chat at noon on the first Wednesday of the month. Head to Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton.
9744 9267, or deb.mccallum@scchc.org.au
HarmoniX Vocal Company
Get involved with an all-male, auditioned singing group happening on Thursday, 7- 9.30pm in Sunbury. The group is inviting new members to join. The group also has a mixed choir, DynamiX Vocal Company, rehearsing Tuesday. 7-9.30pm. Both groups rehearse at Dulap Wilim Hub, 11 Leichardt Street, Sunbury. No auditions required, just bring your love of music.
Jacksons Creek Combined Probus
Visit or become a new member of the Jackson’s Creek Combined Probus Club, gathering on the second Monday of each month at the Sunbury Football Club at 10am. Enjoy outings and meetings each month with a friendly group of men and women, and twice yearly trips away staying in cabins and caravans.
■ Doug, 5428 3317, or Teresa, 9746 3402
Craft and conversation
If you’re a passionate crafter and want some company, why not head down to the Sunbury Library on Mondays at noon for the craft and conversation group. The program is free and open to people aged 15 years and older.
Chill Out Sunbury
Are you between 12 and 18 years old and want to engage with other young people, participate in activities such as trivia, games, art, music, competitions, personal development and more? Chill Out Sunbury is for you. It’s free and happens every Wednesday, 3.30-5.30pm at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 51-53 Evans Street.
Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club
Get involved with a welcoming, fun, social group of women who have spread the word of ladies badminton since 1999. Social games are on Mondays, 9.30am-noon, and team competitions are on Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm at Eric Boardman Stadium, Wilsons Lane.
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society
If you’ve got a hankering to learn more about Sunbury and even your own family history, why not check out the Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society, meeting at 1.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury.
Rotary club
The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club from 7pm.
Ladies probus
The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 9.45 am. The club is based on fun, friendship and fellowship and enjoys monthly outings, an annual trip away and a lot of fun meetings.
■ Leonie, 0401 764 182
Sunbury Ladies Probus Club
The Sunbury Ladies Probus Club meets at 9.30am on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Sunbury Football Social Club rooms. The friendly group of women enjoy outings, film mornings, speakers and presenters, as well as special events like holidays and bus trips. New members are warmly welcomed.
■ Pat, 0433 789 754, or Sylvia, 0417 170 142
