Community calendar

    Introducing tai chi

    Learn movements that enable relaxation for both the mind and body at a class to be held on September 7, from 6-7pm, at Melton library, McKenzie Street, Melton.

    Contact Melton South Community Centre.

    ■ 9747 8576

    Fussy eaters

    Work with a dietician to learn why some people are fussy eaters and what makes them so, and how to make meal times enjoyable. A free community event will be held at Caroline Springs library, 193 Caroline Springs Boulevard, on September9 from 1-2.30pm.

    Plant conservation

    Learn about the role of Botanic Gardens in plant conservation from John Arnott on September 9, from 7.30-9pm, at Melton Library and Learning Hub, 31 McKenzie Street.

    ■ John, 9743 3819

    Relay for Life

    Support local teams to raise funds for cancer research. This year’s Relay for Life is at Maddingley Park in Bacchus Marsh on the weekend of September 19-21, from 4pm.

    ■ 0417 583 753

    To market, to market

    New and used goods, handmade items, boutique products, arts and crafts, fresh food and produce will be on sale. There’ll be an animal farm and jumping castle for children. Free entry for visitors, a small fee for stall-holders. The market is at Eynesbury Village Green on September 13, from 10am until 2pm.

    ■ Ann, 0418 295 645

    Spring festival

    Spring has sprung at the Garden of St Erth. Garden tours, workshops, lectures and more start at Blackwood on October 10-11. ■ 5368 6514

    Grab a bargain

    Grab a bargain at the Swap Meet and see the hot rods and bikes in line for the Marsh Rodders Show and Shine Award, Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh, October 18 from 7am.

    ■ 0409 231 687

    Ballan Lions market

    First Saturday of every month, 8am-1pm at Inglis Street, Ballan.

    ■ 5368 1177