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8 things to do around Melton and Moorabool

Chess challenge

Learn how to play chess or become a better player at the Chess Club, 4-8pm every Thursday at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street.

■ 9747 5300

Job-savvy

Get professional advice on job hunting at Melton library’s Job Lab. Speak to career specialists, resume-writing professionals and training gurus from 10am-noon every Friday at 31 McKenzie Street.

■ 9747 5300

Wise words on quilting

Artist Brenda Gael Smith will speak at a Quilt In session from 10am-4pm on Saturday, July 11, at the Melton Senior Citizens Hall.

■ Maureen, 9743 3962, or Jeann, 9743 6488

Mask tasks

Join artist Kris Tetis to create beautiful masks and headwear from 10am-2pm, every Saturday from June 20 to July 18 at Raglan Cottage, 237 High Street, Melton. Costs: $11 per class and $50 for materials.

■ 9747 7200

Coimadai park opening

The opening and dedication of Coimadai Memorial Park will be from 2pm on Saturday, June 27, at the Merrimu Reservoir picnic ground.

■ 0408 327 884

Truffle hunt

The Oakhill truffle hunt and lunch will satisfy any truffle lover. Meet at 10.30am on Saturday, July 18, at the Oakhill, Corbettes Road, Gordon.

■ 5368 9921

Shed meals

Join a group of like-minded blokes to socialise and cook affordable, nutritious meals from 9.30am-12.30pm every Tuesday at the Melton Men’s Shed, 76 Reserve Road, Willows Historical Park. Costs $5.

■ 9971 5106

Sew good

Meet other ladies for a few hours twice a month to patchwork, quilt, sew and knit from 7.30-9.30pm, second and fourth Thursday of each month at Stevenson House, 10 Stevenson Crescent, Caroline Springs. $5 per session.

■ Catherine, 0413 131 277

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