Fun year celebrated
The educators at Swan Childcare Centre in Derrimut are celebrating their first year of looking after Brimbank youngsters.There will be a family fun day, open for all, on April 18. Entertainment at the centre, which looks after children from 55 families, will include an animal farm, jumping castle and face painting. The centre is at B8-4 Castro Way, Derrimut.
■ Daeng, 8358 4148
Business basics for success
New business owners in Brimbank are invited to register for seminars covering the fundamentals of running a successful business. Seminar topics include marketing basics, the benefits of being online and small-business counselling. Some seminars may incur a fee. Places are limited and registration is essential.
bit.ly/19gvtq1 or call 9249 4413
Ladies, make a racquet
Midweek women’s social tennis is played at Sunshine Park Tennis Club, Parson Reserve, Sunshine, on Wednesdays from 10am until 2pm. New members and visitors welcome.
■ Julie, 9307 8207
Mobile print service
A new mobile print service at Brimbank libraries allows customers to print documents from any mobile device. Android, iPhone, laptop and tablet users can upload their documents to print at any library printer.
www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au
Join the band
The Western Region Concert Band rehearses on Saturdays at 9am in the Errington Community Centre, Princess Street, St Albans. Enter by the side gate next to the football oval. Vacancies exist for percussion, brass and sax players. Bring your instrument and play with the band.
■ Eddie, 9687 6644
Visit the elderly
The multiple sclerosis community visitors scheme needs volunteers in the western metropolitan area to visit elderly residents in aged-care centres to offer companionship once a fortnight. Volunteers who speak other languages, especially Spanish, are particularly needed.
www.cvsrecruitment@ms.org.au or 9845 2729
Young parents
Are you a parent aged 16-25 wanting to meet other young parents in your area, take your children on outings and have them join in fun and free activities? Meet in Laverton on Mondays, 10-11.30am; Altona Meadows on Mondays, 1-2.30pm; and Sunshine on Fridays, 12.30-2.30pm.
■ Mary, 0409 758 932
Community West
Community West Neighbourhood House opens Tuesday-Thursday, 9.30am-4.30pm, offering free courses, events and activities, including walking, rhythm and rhyme playgroup, and conversational English.
www.chortin@communitywest.org.au or 9360 4851 or
