Polonia Cup
Proudly hosted by the Western Eagles Football Club, this vibrant three-day tournament will run from Friday 20 February to Sunday 22 February at the club’s home ground, Polish Club, 19 Carrington Drive, Albion. It’s a weekend of community, culture, and connection. Across the three days, locals can look forward to high-energy soccer matches, family-friendly entertainment and activities for all ages, and great food and refreshments celebrating the club’s Polish heritage.
Business clean up day in Brooklyn
Join locals and members of the Brooklyn Recycling Group, in partnership with Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek and Melbourne Water, for a clean up event ahead of Clean Up Australia Day. The event will run from 9.15-10.30am on Friday 27 February. Sign in from 9am at 174 Old Geelong Rd, Brooklyn. Parking available. Please bring gloves and a water bottle.
■ Lisa, 0433 559 530 or brooklynrecyclinggroup@outlook.com
Clean up St Albans
As part of Clean Up Australia Day, locals will be removing litter and rubbish in the St Albans area. Individuals, families and groups are all welcome to join. Please bring gloves and a water bottle. Bags and tongs will be provided. The clean up event will run from 9.30-11am on Sunday 1 March, meeting at Errington Reserve (near the playground next to the Tin Shed on Main Rd East).
■ Lisa, 0433 559 530
Community Festival
Enjoy an afternoon at a community festival in HV McKay Memorial Gardens. There will be free face painting, a fitness corner including local sporting clubs, games, prizes, activities, local multicultural performances, as well as food, coffee, cold beverages and ice cream. Presented by the Friends of HV McKay Memorial Gardens and supported by Brimbank council, the festival will run from noon-5pm on Sunday 1 March.
Free workshops
Plant lover? Food fanatic? Whatever your level of experience, pop along to the Patch to Plate Community Garden program. The commUnity+ Neighbourhood house runs a variety of free weekly workshops and activities: some weeks gardening, other weeks cooking. Join the workshops each Wednesday from 1–2pm at commUnity+ Neighbourhood House in Deer Park, 822 Ballarat Rd, Deer Park. No bookings required.
Free bingo sessions
BinGO MOVE Community is a bingo session to help residents stay active, make friends, and even win a prize. The bingo sessions run on the first Tuesday every month from 12.15-, starting 3 February, 12:15–1:15pm at commUnity+ Neighbourhood House in Deer Park, 822 Ballarat Rd, Deer Park. No bookings required.
Create & Chat
Dig out your craft projects and get inspiration from fellow like-minded crafters with the create and chat sessions at Sunshine Library, from 10-11am, on the first Tuesday of every month. All skill levels are welcome.
■ library@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Women working together
A program connecting women aged 50 and above and in need of assistance, with mentors and mentees. Open to women across the western suburbs, including Brimbank.
■ 9655 2131, EmploymentSupport@cotavic.org.au, or cotavic.org.au/our-programs/employment-support/
National seniors meeting
On the first Wednesday of every month at 1.30pm, the metro west branch of national seniors meets at the Deer Park Club, with meals available to purchase. The group also holds lunches on different Fridays each month, as well as activities such as theatre visits, bus trips and more.
■ 0425 713 004, or lesley1.collins@outlook.com
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-2pm. Annual membership: $10. Cost: $1 entry on attendance day.
■Roma, 0435 991 064
