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Find your own beat

The Western Region Concert Band is looking for percussion, brass and sax players. Rehearsals are at 9am, Saturdays, in Errington Community Centre, St Albans. Entry via side gate next to the football oval.

9687 6644

Pet’s paradise

Brimbank council is hosting its annual Animal Expo on Saturday, October 4, from 10am to 3pm at the Westvale Community Centre, 45 Kings Road, St Albans. There will be informative talks, stalls and interactive demonstrations. Village Vets will provide microchipping at discounted rates, and the council will register desexed and microchipped pets at half price.

■ 9249 4826 or commregs@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Sell your wares

Stallholders needed for a market night at Brookside College, Federation Way, Caroline Springs, on October 24 from 5-9pm.

brooksidecollegepfc@gmail.com

Big break for filmmakers

Entries are open for the third annual Sunshine Short Film Festival. Budding filmmakers are encouraged to submit their films, which must run under five minutes and revolve around the themes ‘Sunshine’ and ‘Halloween’. Prizes up to $5000 are on offer as is the chance to have your film screened at Village Sunshine Megaplex. Entries close September 30.

www.sunshinefilmfestival.com.au

Green thumbs welcome

The Keilor Garden Club meets on the last Friday of the month, 8pm, at Keilor Primary School in Kennedy Street. Come and meet fellow gardeners and share your experiences; young people are encouraged to attend.

■ 0405 494 569 or keilorgardenclub@gmail.com

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