How to handle a fussy eater
If your child is a fussy eater, come to an information session and speak to dietitians. From 1.30-3pm, Tuesday, March 31, at the Bridge Road Children’s and Community Centre, 260 Bridge Road, Melton South.
■ Sarah, 9747 7200
Author talk for garden friends
Botanical author Attila Kapitany will be guest speaker at Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden’s monthly meeting on March 11. Kapitany will have his books and a large range of native trees and succulents for show and sale. The presentation, part of Kapitany’s Botanical Gardens of Australia Tour, runs from 7.30pm at the Arnolds Creek Community Centre.
■ www.fmbg.org.au or email president@fmbg.org.au
Friendly support at hand
If you are suffering from mental health issues and feel you could use some support, come along to the weekly sessions at the Melton South Community Centre, 41 Exford Road. Session times have changed to Mondays 12.30-2pm for women and Mondays from 7pm for men. Groups are non-judgmental and very friendly.
■ Val, 0418 667 150, or Steve, 0418 973 282
Of course you can do it
New short courses are available at Melton South Community Centre. They include learning to make probiotic drinks (March5), deluxe facials and express eyelash extensions (March 10 and 14). Also on March 14 there will be courses on anaphylaxis and asthma management. On March 15, courses will include soap-making and picture-framing. An eBay course will be held on March 16.
■ 9747 8576
Women’s Day fundraiser
Celebrate International Women’s Day by raising funds for women, children and Ebola survivors. Dr Mimmie Claudine Watts has organised a three-course dinner from 6.30-10.30pm, Friday, March 6, at the Westwaters Hotel, 10-20 Lake Street, Caroline Springs. Former state health minister Bronwyn Pike will speak. Tickets cost $180.
■ 0424 565 667
Sons of the West expo
Sons of the West will kick off their 2015 schedule with a men’s health expo that will encourage men to speak openly about their health and make healthier lifestyle choices. From 10am-noon, Saturday, March 7, at Quest Apartments, 234 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs.
Safety session
As part of an Operation Safe Family Saturday session, parents will be able to have child restraints fitted and checked and motorists have anti-theft number
plate screws installed. There will jumping castles, animal farms, face painting, giveaways and a sausage sizzle. From 10am-2pm on Saturday, March 14, at the CS Square carpark, near Target, Caroline Springs.
■ 9747 5443
Kindergarten research
Explore your local kindergarten, meet teachers and ask questions at the kindergarten open sessions from 6-8pm on Wednesday, March 18, at participating centres.
■ 9747 7200
