Harrick’s Cottage and Police Hut Open Day
Keilor Historical Society is hosting an open day, launching its publication and exhibition about ‘early transport in the Keilor region’. It will be an opportunity for locals to learn about transport from the 1850s gold rush to today in the Keilor region. There will also be displays, information, tours and food stalls on the day. The event will run from 12.30-4.30pm on Saturday 14 March at 152 Harrick Road, Keilor Park.
■ Fred, 0418 170 372
Business clean up day
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 Road, 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 Road East).
■ Lisa, 0433 559 530
Community festival
Come and 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.
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
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
Caroline Springs Rotary
The Rotary Club of Caroline Springs is inviting new guests to join its meetings in person or via Zoom. Meetings are held every Wednesday at the Western Emergency Relief Network in Ravenhall, from 7pm.
■rotarycarolinesprings@gmail.com
Musicians Wanted
Westgate Concert Band is seeking new members. Do you play Woodwind, Brass or Percussion and are looking for a welcoming place to play enjoyable and challenging music?
Rehearsals are held Saturday mornings during school terms, 9am-noon, at Braybrook College.
■ westgateconcertband@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
Avondale Heights Probus Club
The club meets at Doyle Street Community Centre, Avondale Heights on the third Wednesday of the month at 9.30am. For retired or semi-retired people. The club offers lunches, bus trips, card and games days, walking groups. New members welcome.
■ Vee, 0400 886 758
Popcorn Musical Fun and Learning
Join Popcorn Musical Fun and Learning, a free, evidence-based early education program that combines music, play, and connection for families with children aged 0-5 years. Running for eight weeks, on Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm, this program is designed to incorporate singing, stories, and fun activities to support your child’s development. Running from February 11 onwards at the Sunshine Heights Playgroup Centre, 105 Glengala Road.
■ 9663 6733, or events@ds.org.au
Crafternoons
Duke Street Community House is inviting locals to a free adult social opportunity to get together and be creative. Learn a new craft or bring along your own craft projects. Tuesdays during school terms, 12.30-2.30pm, at the Duke Street Community House, 27 Duke Street, Sunshine.
■ 9311 9973, or dukest@dsch.org.au
Over 50’s club
The Keilor Over 50’s Recreation Club meets at Kealba Hall, 24 McShane Drive, Kealba, on Tuesdays, from 10am-3pm, and Wednesdays, from 7-10pm. Have a coffee and a chat, play social table tennis, pool and card games, go on organised outings and enjoy barbecues. First two visits are free then annual membership fees apply.
■ Graeme, 0404 809 640, keilorover50@gmail.com, www.keilorover50.com.au
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
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.
■0427 495 584
