Western Athletics function
Western Athletics is celebrating 30 years since the amalgamation of Werribee, Footscray and Sunshine athletic clubs. A function will be held on 18 October at the Yarraville Club. To express your interest or send updated contact details please contact us.
■info@westernathletics.com.au.
Festa Santa Marija
Celebrate Festa Santa Marija on August 17 at St Peter Chanel. A service accompanied by The Philippine Eucharistic Choir followed by the traditional procession parade of Santa Marija will take place and accompanied by two local Maltese groups. Traditional Maltese food and drinks will be available for sale. At 00 Ballarat Road, Deer Park, from 2-10pm.
■ www.facebook.com/SantaMarijaAustralia/
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon Family Groups is offering help and hope to anyone living in an unhappy home because a loved one drinks too much. There are no contracts to sign, just a voluntary donation to cover room rental. Confidentiality is protected. Confidential meetings held at the Delahay Community Centre, 70 Copperfield Drive every Wednesday, from 1-2:30pm. New members welcome. No appointment necessary.
■Helpline, 1300 252 666
Blue Light Disco
Calling all superheroes and masked crusaders of Brimbank. Come and dance with us at our upcoming Blue Light Disco. Prizes for best costume, best dancer and more. Bring your friends and make some new ones on the dancefloor. This event is for primary school-aged children in grades 3-6. Cost: $10. At St Albans Community Centre, 33 Princess Street, St Albans, on August 1, from 6-8pm. Bookings essential.
■ thebrimbankmeltonbluelight@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
Prostate cancer awareness
Visit Westvale Community Centre on August 21 for a prostate cancer awareness presentation, including a Q&A session. This informative session will cover key topics such as an introduction to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA), understanding the prostate and prostate cancer, risk factors, symptoms, testing methods, treatment options, and the support services available through PCFA. From noon-1pm, at 45 Kings Road, Kings Park. Registration required.
■ www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1427623
Westside wanderers
Take mouth-watering walking food tour in the heart of Sunshine. This 2.5-hour guided experience blends food, culture, and local storytelling across a compact 1km, fully accessible route – perfect for both curious locals and adventurous food lovers. Includes three courses across three beloved local eateries, two immersive visits to local grocery stores, live entertainment, tastings, giveaways, and a special Sunshine keepsake. On August 9, noon-2.30pm. Cost: $99 Bookings required.
■ https://events.brimbank.vic.gov.au/westside-wanders-sunshine-2025/
Deer Park Probus Club
The Deer Park Probus Club meets at the Deer Park Club, 780 Ballarat Road, Deer Park on the second Wednesday of the month from February to December. Meet at 10am followed by lunch available from 12pm. The club offers bus trips, lunches, morning melodies etc. New members welcome.
■Peter, 0412 604 713 or Pat, 0413 126 714.
