Myrniong Community Carols
Pentland Hills Uniting Church and Christ Church Anglican Myrniong is hosting a free sausage sizzle and supper as part of this year’s community carols. There’s also activities for the kids.
Sunday 21 December, from 5pm, Myrniong Hall 6 Short Street, Myrniong
■ Andrew, 0490 831 427
Balliang Community Carols
St George’s Anglican Church is hosting this year’s community carols and picnic event. Includes a sausage sizzle and activities for the little ones on 14 December from 4pm. At Balliang Memorial Hall
Christmas Fair
Christ Church Melton invites the whole community to its inaugural Christmas fair on Saturday 6 December. The fair will feature a classic sausage sizzle, homemade jams, Christmas presents, Devonshire tea, and a variety of kids’ games, ensuring plenty of festive fun for all ages to enjoy. This year’s event is the first Christmas Fair led by Reverend Ian Hennerbry and the Melton Community Choir will perform from 11am. Saturday 6 December 10am-1pm, 2-4 Unitt Street, Melton
Christmas carols
Join Christ Church Anglican Church in singing traditional Christmas carols followed by seasonal refreshments between 11am and noon every Thursday until Christmas. The church also has a Christmas fair on Saturday 6 December, between 10am and 1pm. Family Christmas carol services will be held 14 December at 9.30am and Christmas Eve at 6pm. Carols by Candlelight is on Saturday 21 December at 6pm. All welcome. At 2-4 Unitt Street, Melton.
■ 9743 5363
Christmas baking
Discover how to give your holiday baking an extra festive touch in Melton South Community Centre’s Christmas biscuit decorating workshop on Saturday 13 December, from 10am-1pm. Work with royal icing and take home five-six biscuits. Everything is supplied. Cost: $60/$55 concession.
■ 9747 8576
Yule log baking
Delight your loved ones this Christmas with a homemade Yule log dessert, created from sponge cake, chocolate and flavoured cream. Learn how you can make your own at Melton South Community Centre’s festive workshop on Sunday 14 December, from 10am-1pm, and take home your creation. Everything is supplied. Cost: $60/$55 concession.
■ 9747 8576
Reverse Advent Calendar boxes
Bacchus Marsh Uniting Church will again this year coordinate the pickup and collection of Reverse Advent Calendar boxes for this area. A Reverse Advent Calendar begins as an empty box. For 20 days in the lead-up to Christmas, you place one item (non-perishable food, toiletries, or a Christmas treat) into the box. After 20 days, your filled Reverse Advent Calendar is returned to the church, where it will be given to food relief agencies to distribute to people in our immediate community who are experiencing food insecurity. Boxes will be available for pickup on Sunday mornings between 9-11.30 am
■ Iris, 0408 106 733
Community band
The Greater Western Community Band meets Thursdays from 7.30-9.30pm. The rehearsal venue is the Bridge Road Community Centre, Strathtulloh (Melton South). The band is available for events. Brass, woodwind and percussion players are always welcome.
■ Sally Hamond, 0401 474 582
Lights of Wisdom
The Bahá’ís of Moorabool warmly invite you to ’Lights of Wisdom’ – a monthly event providing an opportunity to relax in a tranquil environment and reflect on inspiring themes. The event is held on the first Friday of each month from 7.30–8.30pm at the Lerderderg Library in Bacchus Marsh. This is a free community event open to all.
God, movie and chat
A free community event is held every second Friday of each month with a film with spiritual themes screened followed by discussion. All thoughts are welcome. Bring your own sandwich. Tea, coffee, and popcorn are provided. The event is hosted at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 19a Gisborne Road, Bacchus March.
■ bacchusmarshanglican.org.au
Probus Club of Melton Ladies
The Probus Club of Melton Ladies meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 10am at the Melton Country Club. It is a social club where all ladies are welcome.
■ Glenda, 0418504616
Women Working Together
A program connecting women aged 50 above in need of assistance, with mentors and mentees. Open to women across the western suburbs, including Melton.
■ 9655 2131, or EmploymentSupport@cotavic.org.au
Zonta club
Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. Meetings include guest speakers.
■ Janet, 0421 080 923, info@zontaclubofmelton.org.au
Melton Over 50s Social Group
Join a friendly group of people aged 50 and older who enjoy each other’s company while attending events such as dinners, shows, dancing, cinemas and more. If you live in the Melton area and would like to meet new friends, in a welcoming group environment, this is for you.
■ Marlene, 0498 329 290
Rose carers of Maddingley Park
The group meets every Wednesday from 10am-noon at the Commemorative Rose Garden, Maddingley Park on the corner of Taverner Street and Grant Streets, Bacchus Marsh.
They maintain the two rose gardens at the park. Volunteers are welcome and no experience is necessary to join .
■ Elaine, 0400 052 857 or Judy, 0428 463 538
Bacchus Marsh Ladies Probus Club
Meets on the first Thursday of every month from 10am-noon at the Avenue Bowling Club on 254 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
■ Krystyna, bacchusmarshladiesprobus@gmail.com
Melton Valley Ladies Probus
Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets on the second Friday each month at 10am at Melton Country Club. New members welcome.
■ Ann, 0425 705 150
Sewing in Melton
If you love sewing, head on down to the Melton South Community Centre. Bring along your machine and materials and make new friends as you swap tips and work on your own projects. 9.30am–3pm each Tuesday. Each session costs $5.
■ 9747 8576
