Perfect pollinators
Join Katrina Forstner from Buzz & Dig in an online session celebrating Pollinator week on Thursday, November 17, from 6-7.30pm to learn about the benefits of flowering plants and their pollinators, such as bees.
■ www.eventbrite.com.au/e/perfect-pollinators-tickets-399875587647
Skate park opening
Celebrate the opening of the Errington Reserve Urban Plaza on Saturday, November 19, from 10.30am. There will be an official opening at 11am, skate workshops from 11.30am-1pm and a skate jam from 1-2pm. A free barbecue will be available. The urban plaza is at the corner of Main Road East and Percy Street in St Albans.
Live music
Enjoy live music with local band In the Mood on Saturday, November 19, from 11am at Suffolk Road, Sunshine North. The performance is part of Brimbank council’s Think. Shop. Buy. Dine – and Enjoy Local campaign.
Arts networking evening
Artists from across the west are being encouraged to join the Brimbank visual arts team for an evening of networking, food and great conversation on Wednesday, November 30, from 6.30-8.30pm, at St Albans Community Centre, 33 St Albans Road, St Albans. Bookings essential.
■ www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=981163&
Historical Society jubilee
The Sunshine & District Historical Society is holding its annual Pioneers lunch and the society’s 50th anniversary golden jubilee at the Sunshine RSL, 99 Dickson Street, Sunshine, on Sunday, November 20, at 12.30pm. Cost: $25 per person for a two-course meal.
■ Kerry Hewson, 0467 680 780, or hewsonkerry@gmail.com.
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, 119 Station Road, Deer Park.
■ Michael, 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, North Sunshine, on Tuesdays from 7.30pm.
■ Andrew, 0419 444 620
St Albans senior citizens
St Albans Senior Citizens group meet at the centre at the corner of Alfrieda and William streets, St Albans, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9am-1.30pm. Annual membership: $10. Cost: $1 entry on attendance day.
■ Mary, 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, 479 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury (next to the Discovery Centre), every Sunday, at 8am. Registration: free.: www.parkrun.com.au/register/
The Gap on Graham
The Gap provides a place for Melton youth to hang out, socialise, play games and learn new skills. The centre holds a night for girls aged 10 to 18 years, at the centre, 5 Graham Street, Melton, on Wednesday evenings. There is also a drop-in night for anyone aged 12 to 25 years old.
Val, 0414 769 605.
Melton Men’s Group
Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday from 5-8pm at The Gap on Graham, 5 Graham Street, 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 our activities including; carpet bowls, pool or table tennis.
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.
Melton Bridge Club
The Melton Bridge Club has recommenced weekly social Bridge sessions at the Melton Library on Fridays from 10am-noon. Come along to play an exciting, social card game and have loads of fun. Bridge offers the suspense of poker, the cerebral qualities of chess and the excitement of athletic sports, all in a relaxed and social setting. If you like playing cards this is for you.
Rosemary, 0407 894 817
Melton Friendship Group.
Join the Melton Friendship Group for singles 55 and older. Meet fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events.
■ 0406 493 734
Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club
The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group.
■ Ann, 0425 705 150
Melton South Knit & Natter
All are welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa.
■ 9747 8576
Zonta club meets
Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton.
■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420
U3A Melton
U3A Melton offers among its activities a Book Group, Australian History and a gentle exercise class for those 55 and over who are retired or semi-retired who wish to stay mentally and physically active.
0419 563 016
