COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Western suburbs

Carols at the Castle

Brimbank council will host the annual Carols at the Castle from 5pm on Sunday, December 21, at Overnewton Castle, Keilor. Tickets are $10 for families of five and $5 for singles. Proceeds from their sale go to the Brimbank Community Fund.

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Christmas tree fundraiser

The Lions Club of Sunshine will sell Christmas trees at Bunnings in Sunshine on December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21. All trees will be freshly cut the afternoon before they are offered for sale at $60.

■ Frank Dri, 0438 117 810, or Chris Detlefsen on 9311 3946

Orchestra for the kids

The children’s orchestra Mozartini Orchestra will perform Christmas music at CS Square shopping centre on December 6, Keilor shopping centre on December 7 and 14, Watergardens Town Centre on December 13 and Brimbank shopping centre from December 20-23.

■ 9310 9532 or www.musicea.com.au

Volunteers needed

The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking volunteers to join its program in the western metropolitan area. Volunteers are required to visit elderly residents in aged-care facilities.

cvsrecruitment@ms.org.au or 9845 2729

Young parents

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

■ Mary 0409 758 932

Keep Fit at U3A Brimbank

Join our free exercise class for residents 50 and older each Tuesday from 9.30-10.30am at Westvale Community Centre. Classes include basic exercise, Pilates and yoga.

■ 9356 9085

Social seniors

Semi-retired and senior residents in Hillside, Sydenham and Keilor who are seeking social interaction and club activities are invited to attend the Taylors Lakes Probus Club’s monthly meetings at Taylors Lakes Hotel from 10am-noon on the fourth Monday of the month.

■ 8307 2038

Sip ’n’ Stitch

Joint this social group of 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

Keilor Garden Club

The Keilor Garden Club meets on the last Friday of the month at the Kennedy Street Keilor Primary School at 8pm. Meet fellow gardeners and share your experiences.

■ 0405 494 569 or keilorgardenclub@gmail.com

Concert band

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

■ 9687 6644