Princesses and ladies
Princess Events will host its next Ladies Night Out from 7-10pm on Friday, November 14, at the Absolute Kaos Indoor Centre, 86-88 High Street, Melton. There will be free or discounted tarot readings, massages, make-overs, facials, and more. Tickets cost $20 and must be bought before the night.
■ 0410 409 443
Teen screening in Melton
A free screening of young-adult dystopian adventure Divergent will be held for Melton teens from 4-6pm on Thursday, November 6, at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton.
■ 9747 5300
Ballan market returns
The Ballan market, full of local goodies, will return from 8am-1pm on Saturday, November 8, at the Mill Cottage, 96 Inglis Street, Ballan.
■ 5368 1177
Energy saving
Learn all about saving energy at a training program for leaders from 10am-4.30pm on Saturday, November 22, at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton.
■ 9747 5446
Country craft
A wide range of craft goods will be on sale at the Country Craft Market with proceeds going to support Bacchus Marsh Carols by Candlelight. The market will run from 10am-5pm on Thursday, November 14, at Bacchus Marsh village shopping centre, corner of Young and Bennett streets, Bacchus Marsh.
■ 5367 1284
Call for MS support
The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking volunteers to join its program in the western metro area. Volunteers visit elderly residents in aged-care facilities to offer companionship. If you speak Spanish, Sue Georgiou would particularly love to hear from you.
■ cvsrecruitment@ms.org.au or call 9845 2729
Embroidery on show
Join Bacchus Marsh Embroiderers at their biennial embroidery exhibition from 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday, November 22-23, at The Laurels, Main Street, Bacchus Marsh. Entry costs $5. The exhibition runs in conjunction with the Bacchus Marsh Cherry and Strawberry Trail, to be held during the same weekend.
Support group
A six-week support group is on offer for parents and carers dealing with children who are being aggressive. The group meets on Fridays until November 28, from 9.30am at the Melton Youth Facility, 193 Barries Road, Melton.
■ 9747 7200
All sorts of courses
Melton South Community Centre is offering classes in leadlight, anaphylaxia/asthma training, body waxing, cake topping, manual bookkeeping, Auslan, and more, from November 8.
■ 9747 8576
Sanctuary scenarios
Renowned interior designer Bronnie Masefau will provide tips on ‘creating your own sanctuary’ from 2.30-3.30pm on Thursday, November 20, at Caroline Springs library, 193-201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs; and from 7-8pm on Thursday, November 20, at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton.
■ 9747 5300
