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11 things to do in Melton/Moorabool

The circus is in town

Silvers Circus is Coming to Rotary Club, Bacchus Marsh from next Wednesday, May 11 to Sunday, May 15. The two-hour, animal-free, action packed show features Ringmaster and Master of Illusion, Simon Tait includes and incredible acts including the Tight Wire, Globe of Death motorcycle act and the Roman Rings.

■ For more details and tickets, visit www.silverscircus.com.au

 

Detox your home

Get rid of your unwanted chemical products and detox your home. This state government initiative will run from 10am-2pm on Saturday, June 4. Drop-off address will be provided upon registration: www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxyourhome

■ 9747 7200

 

Rights for seniors

A Senior Rights Victoria representative will speak about ways to “protect your rights as you age” on Wednesday, June 15, from 10-11am at the Taylors Hill Neighbourhood House, 121 Calder Park Drive.

■ 9747 5424

 

Go fly a kite

Kite-making workshops for the youngsters – and those young at heart – will run on Saturday, May 7, from 10.30am at the Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street, and from 2pm at the Caroline Springs library, 193 Caroline Springs Boulevard.

■ 9747 5300

 

Dig in

Free gardening workshops for adults and children will be held from 6-8pm, on Thursday, May 19, at Bridge Road Children’s and Community Centre, 260 Bridge Road, Melton South.

■ 9747 5200

 

Thinking about safety

Police and firefighters will present at a community safety forum from 11am-1pm on Saturday, May 21, at the Woodlea Community Hub, Woodlea Boulevard, Rockbank.

■ 9747 7200

 

Talking autism

Donna Williams, diagnosed with autism in her late 20s, will give a special presentation, Walking in Autistic Shoes, on Tuesday, May 24, from 5-6.30pm at Tabcorp Park, 2 Ferris Road, Melton South.

■ 9747 7200

 

Garden tour and tea

A guided tour of the Melton Botanic Garden followed by morning tea will run from 10-11.30am on Friday, June 3. Meet at the corner of Tullidge and Williams streets, Melton.

■ 9743 3819

 

Good for kids

A wellbeing program for children aged eight to 12 to teach them about mindfulness techniques will run from 1-2pm on Saturday, May 28, at the Hillside Community Centre, Royal Crescent.

■ 9449 8027

 

Chooks on show

Footscray @ The Marsh Poultry Club will have an early show on Sunday, May 15, from 10am-2pm at the Racecourse and Recreation Reserve, Bacchus Marsh.

■ 9741 9705

 

Art on show

Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show’s opening night will run from 7pm on Friday, June 10, with the show continuing throughout the Queen’s Birthday weekend at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, Main Street. Open 10am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday and 10am-4pm on Monday.

■ 0487 770 362

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