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Future focus

Have your say on the future use of Brimbank council’s Keilor office building.

A community engagement officer is available to attend group meetings or for one-on-one discussions. Consultation will also take place at the Keilor Village shops from 10am to 2pm on May 10 and noon to 5.30pm on May 14.

■ 9249 4039

History group

Keilor Historical Society holds its next monthly meeting at 7pm on Wednesday, May 14, in the upstairs community meeting room of Brimbank council’s Keilor offices. New members and visitors welcome.

■ 9953 9469

Brimbank arts plan

Local artists are being encouraged to share their ideas and help shape the direction of arts and cultural projects in Brimbank. Consultation on the council’s draft cultural strategy (2015-20) is now open. A forum will be held at Overnewton Castle, Keilor, from 6-9pm on May 7.

■ huntclubarts@brimbank.vic.gov.au

or call 9249 4600

Parents Without Partners

The Keilor branch has its next dance on Friday, May 16, at the ICKA Club,
7 Keilor Park Drive, East Keilor. Doors open 7.30pm. Guests: $10, members $5. No T-shirts, jeans or sneakers.

■ 8361 0354

Neighbourhood House Week

Neighbourhood Houses in the north-west hosts free activities during Neighbourhood House Week (May 5-10). There will be herb garden workshops, henna art, tai chi and meditation, personal safety sessions for seniors, sing-alongs, morning teas and healthy-cooking demonstrations. At Hillside Community
Centre, Taylors Hill Youth and Community Centre and Stevenson House, Caroline
Springs.

■ 9449 8027

Cairnlea craft

Learn new skills across seven sessions from Friday, May 9. Cost is $10.50 or $2 per class. 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Cairnlea Community Hub. Bookings required.

■ 9249 4800

Get into the spirit

Sunshine Community Theatre’s first production of the year, Family Spirit, by Pat Wollaston,
has left audiences figuratively rolling in the aisles. Don’t miss the last three shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8pm.
Bring your own drinks, food or nibbles to
enjoy while having a laugh and make a night of it with friends. At Dempster Park Hall, 82 Phoenix Street, North Sunshine. Family Spirit will be part of the community theatre group’s
entry into the 2014 VDL awards.
Tickets are available at the door, $15/12 or
by booking with Donna on 0400 975 100.

■ https://www.facebook.com/Sunshinecommunitytheatre?ref=hl

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