Youth detention centre meeting
Community members are invited to attend an information session about the new youth detention centre on September 11 from 5.30pm at Lot 1 New Farm Road, Werribee (the Melbourne Water Treatment Plant). Attendees will be able to visit a range of information booths and speak to representatives, ask questions and seek information about the project. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Bookings or registrations are not required.
■ 8684 1243 or email youthjustice@justice.vic.gov.au
Toys and books garage sale
Little Buddies Toy Library is hosting a toys and books garage sale at Wyndham Park Community Centre, 57 Kookaburra Avenue, Werribee, on September 2 from 10am-2pm.
■ http://bit.ly/2g9CzpE
Get the music in you
Calling out for any folk musicians and dancers. Free folk sessions and traditional English Morris Dancing are run across different Werribee locations, two Sundays a month. All abilities welcome.
■ lorelei.voisey@yahoo.com.au
Community grocer
The Community Grocer, in collaboration with Wyndham council, has launched an affordable, fresh food market in Wyndham where shoppers can buy fresh fruit and vegetables for a fraction of the price at supermarkets. The next market will be held on August 31 from 3-6pm at the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing. Everyone is welcome. Bring your own bags to reduce plastic use.
■ wyndham@thecommunitygrocer.com.au
Deakin University career night
Deakin University will be holding an information session at the Werribee Learning Centre, 9 Bridge Street, Werribee, on September 6 from 6-7.30pm. A panel with current students will discuss their pathways in changing careers. Registrations are preferred, but not necessary.
■ 5227 2001 or email wlcentre@deakin.edu.au
Film screening
Western Region Environment Centre, Werribee River Association, Point Cook Open Spaces, Shoestring Gardening and Transition Wyndham invite you to a free film screening of A Plastic Ocean on September 2 from 4-6pm at the Eco-Living Centre, 28 Ridge Drive, Wyndham Vale.
■ 0433 559 530 or email transitionwyndham@gmail.com
Parkrun
Wyndham Vale parkrun is a free weekly, five-kilometre timed run or walk for all ages and abilities. Meet at the Werribee Softball Pavilion in Presidents Park (McGrath Road, Gate 3) at 7.45am each Saturday for a short briefing. The run will start at 8am sharp. Parkrun is not a race – you can run, jog or walk at your own pace.
■ www.facebook.com/wv.parkrun
