COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Western suburbs

Concert band

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

9687 6644

Young parents

Are you a parent aged 16-25 wanting to meet other young parents in your area, take your children on outings and share in fun children’s activities? Groups meet, free, in Laverton on Mondays from 10-11.30am, Altona Meadows on Mondays from 1-2.30pm, and Sunshine on Fridays from 12.30-2.30pm.

■ Mary, 0409 758 932

School fete

Our Lady’s School is hosting a fete on November 7 from 3pm to 7pm at 32 Station Place, Sunshine.

susan.allen@optusnet.com.au

Trivia night

Brimbank State Emergency Service is hosting a trivia night on Friday November 28 at Westend Market Hotel, 47 McIntyre Road, Sunshine from 7.30pm. The night will include raffles, silent auctions, live auctions, and games. Tickets are $16 per person or a table of 10 for $100. Bring your own food and snacks, drinks at bar prices.

www.brimbank@ses.vic.gov.au

Gardening as a social event

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

■ 0405 494 569 or keilorgardenclub@gmail.com

Volunteers needed

The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme needs volunteers for its western metropolitan program. Volunteers visit residents in aged-care centres fortnightly, offering companionship. Volunteers who can speak non-English languages, especially Spanish, are especially needed.

cvsrecruitment@ms.org.au or 9845 2729

Keep fit at U3A Brimbank

Join our free exercise classes for residents 50 and over each Tuesday from 9.30am to 10.30am at Westvale Community Centre. The class includes basic exercise, Pilates and yoga.

■ 9356 9085

Sip ’n’ stitch

Joint this social group for crafty people who meet and chat over a cup of coffee on the first Thursday of each month at Sydenham library, Taylors Lakes, from 11.30am.

■ 9249 4680