9 things to in Melton/Moorabool

Looking good

A beauty and wellness workshop, including fashion styling tips and reiki therapy, will run from 11am-4pm on Sunday, April 24 at the WestWaters Hotel, 10 Lake Street, Caroline Springs. A one-hour session costs $18.

■ 0408 554 938

 

Get with the program

Learn about the programs offered at Melton’s neighbourhood houses on Thursday, May 5, from 9am-5pm, at Woodgrove Shopping Centre, 533 High Street, Melton West.

■ 9747 7200

 

Parental guidance

Activities promoting positive health and wellbeing for parents will run from 10am-12pm on Monday, May 9 at the Hillside Community Centre, Royal Crescent.

■ 9449 8027

 

Colonial tucker time

A colonial-style set menu lunch will be offered at Melton’s Golden Fleece Hotel, from noon-2pm on Sunday, April 24, as part of Heritage Week celebrations. The two-course meal will cost $35.

■ 9743 5220

 
Stig Wemyss

Library event is very app

Children’s narrator and performer Stig Wemyss will be in Melton this month to launch online library app BorrowBox. Join in the fun from 1-2pm on Saturday, April 23 at the Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street.

■ 9747 5300

 

Fix that mess

A free de-cluttering workshop will be held on Monday, May 9, from 7-8pm, at the Taylors Hill Neighbourhood House, 121 Calder Park Drive.

■ 9747 5424

 
rooster

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

 

Wall work explained

Learn the art of building and repairing dry stone walls at a free workshop on Saturday, April 23, from 11am-3pm, 231 Faulkners Road, Mt Cottrell. Bookings essential. To register: register.eventarc.com/32737/dry-stone-wall-workshop.

■ 9747 7300

 

Bacchus Marsh heritage on show

A free guided tour of Bacchus Marsh heritage sites, including Hopetoun Cemetery and Bacchus Marsh Historical Society, will be from 1-4pm on Thursday, April 21. Meet the bus at Melton civic centre carpark, 232 High Street, Melton.

■ 9747 7300