Live at the Hive
Have a laugh with comedian and radio personality Richard Stubbs, with support act Matt Elsbury and Newport comedian and author Stella Kinsella as MC. On October 28 from 8pm at the Werribee Bowling Club, 239 Watton Street, Werribee. Tickets start at $25.
Halloween for young people
Celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 27 from 6-9pm at the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing. Prizes for best dressed. Friday night events are for young people aged 12-17. $5 entry. Free food voucher upon entry, drinks and snacks available for sale for $1. Fully supervised, drug, alcohol and smoke free event.
■ Michelle, 8734 1355
Lifestyle and produce market
Check out more than 40 stalls, demonstrations and workshops on craft, food, coffee, plants and glass art on the first Saturday of each month at the Italian Social Club of Werribee, 601 Heaths Road, Werribee. There’s also live music and kids activities.
■ lifestyleandproducemarket@iscw.com.au
Community grocer
The Community Grocer, in collaboration with Wyndham council, runs a fresh food market in Wyndham where shoppers can buy fresh fruit and vegetables for a fraction of the price of supermarkets. The next market will be held on October 26 from 3-6pm at the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing.
Everyone is welcome. Bring bags to reduce plastic use.
■ wyndham@thecommunitygrocer.com.au
Free pap smears
Book in to have a free pap smear from an experienced female nurse practitioner at IPC Health, 117-129 Warringa Crescent, Hoppers Crossing. Women’s health nurse Gabriele is available on Mondays and Tuesdays and is also on hand to answer questions about sexual health, fertility, contraception and menopause. Interpreters available.
■ 8734 1400
Try bowls day
The Hoppers Bowls Club will run a Try Bowls Day for anyone interested in giving lawn bowls a crack. Equipment and coaches provided. Everyone welcome. Free barbecue and the chance to win prizes included. Bring a friend, neighbor, family member. Sunday, October 29, from 11am-3pm.
■ 9749 4844
Boo at the Zoo!
Are you brave enough to celebrate Halloween at the Werribee Open Range Zoo? Come dressed in costume, enjoy kids’ activities, themed music and food in the spookiest event of the year. From 5.30-8.30pm on Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, at Werribee Open Range Zoo.
■ www.zoo.org.au/whats-on/boo-at-the-zoo