Bollywood fund-raiser: Brimbank residents can enjoy a night of Bollywood on Friday while raising funds for a western suburbs school breakfast program. Held at The Luxor in Taylors Lakes, there will be music, games and a three-course meal. Dress code is Indian. Details: call Jaya on 0412 372 120 or the office of Keilor MP Natalie Hutchins on 9949 1511.
Wordsmiths: The Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival, from September 5-16, encourages a love of writing and literature. Free events include panel discussions and author talks; interviews; workshops for kids, teens and adults; readings and storytelling. The Brimbank Writers Awards will be announced at a ceremony on September 16. Details: 9249 4171 or email writersfestival@brimbank.vic.gov.au.
Back to nature: More than 800 trees and shrubs will be planted along the top of Green Gully for National Tree Day. Volunteers can interact with wombats, wallabies and ring-tail possums; 10am-12.30pm, July 28, at 151 Green Gully Road, Keilor Downs. Details: call 9249 4000.
Meet and greet: Keilor Parents Without Partners over-35s dance is at 7.30pm this Friday at the I.C.K.A. Club, 7 Keilor Park Drive, East Keilor. No T-shirts or jeans. Details: call 8361 0354.
Planting day: Create a habitat for native birds and animals along Kororoit Creek by planting shrubs such as sweet bursaria, gold dust wattle and sticky boobialla; 10am-12.30pm this Saturday at More Park, 749 Ballarat Road, Ardeer. Details: 9249 4000 or email info@brimbank.vic.gov.au.
