Guide to botanics
There will be guided tours of Melton Botanic Gardens during the Sustainable Living Festival. See plants that tolerate a dry climate and low water conditions; find out how the Friends of Melton Botanic Garden are achieving environmental sustainability through solar energy, rainwater use, recycling, reusing and repurposing. Free tours are on Sunday and next Friday, February 27, at 10am. The plant nursery will be open for purchases.
■ John, 9743 3819 or friends@fmbg.org.au, www.fmbg.org.au
Summersault festival
The Summersault festival will have everything from market stalls to carnival rides, live entertainment and an epic fireworks finale. From 2-10pm, Saturday, at Town Centre Recreation Reserve, 19 The Parade, Caroline Springs.
Kids get going
Kids Get Active sessions start at 9.30am every Monday from February 23 to March 30 at the Kurunjang recreation reserve, 74 Centenary Avenue, Kurunjang. Parental supervision required.
■ 9747 7200
Free outdoor Pilates
Melton council is offering free outdoor Pilates classes, ideal for beginners, at 10am every Tuesday from February 24 to March 30 at the Town Centre recreation reserve, 20 Becca Way, Caroline Springs.
■ 9747 7200
Tennis heart-starter
Get your heart pumping and tennis racquet swinging at free cardio tennis sessions, 7pm every Wednesday, from February 26 to April 2, at the Melton South Tennis Club, Northcott Street, Melton South.
■ 9747 7200
Ready for kinder
Find out if your child is ready to start kindergarten at this Early Life Foundation information session, 6.30-8pm, Tuesday, March 3, at the Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton.
■ 9747 7200
Making melodies
Melton Melody Makers offer a free singalong and social group at Melton South Community Centre every Tuesday at 10am. Bring a plate to share.
■ Val, 0418 667 150
When you need a friend
Men and women with mental health issues can find support at weekly sessions at the new Melton South Community Centre, 41 Exford Road. Sessions are Mondays at 10am for women and Mondays at 7pm for the blokes. They’re non-judgemental and very friendly, run by volunteer professionals.
■ Val, 0418 667 150 or Steve, 0418 973 282
