COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Smiling deaf woman learning sign language and talking with her teacher

Take a tour

Ingenia Gardens invites residents to tour the village, meet new people and enjoy a home-style two-course lunch on weekdays throughout October. At 23-35 Coburns Road, Brookfield.

■ 9747 9778

Birds of a feather

Museum Victoria will display taxidermied birds and related animals from 7-7.30pm at Melton library on October 26. Hear about the amazing journey of a migrating stint from Dave Torr of Werribee Birdlife. Entry is free but bookings are required.

■ 9747 7200

Green waste

Dispose of your household green waste free at the Melton Recycling Facility. The Melton Recycling Facility is open seven days 8am-4.30pm. Conditions apply.

■ 9747 7200

Sunrise Women’s Carers Group

Sunrise Women’s Carers Group is a social support group for women living in the west who provide ongoing care to someone with a disability, mental illness and/or chronic health condition. They meet fortnightly on a Tuesday at the Melton library.

■ 9689 9588

Gardening workshop

On November 11, Bloomdale’s is holding a gardening workshop with Bunnings. Bunnings will provide coaching at the Bloomdale Land Sales Centre from 11.30am-12.30pm on how best to grow vegie and herb gardens at home.

Step up

Come along on Wednesday, October 25 at 9.30am, enjoy a walk and find out more about walking groups in your area. Beginning at Bridge Road Community Centre, 260 Bridge Road, Strathtulloh. Gold coin donation.

■ 9747 7200