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Community Calendar – September 13, 2016

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A passion for potions

Learn the art of potion making, how to conjure up slime, magically inflate a balloon and create dragon’s milk at Caroline Springs library’s Harry Potter potions class on Monday, September 19, from 2-3pm. The event is open to children aged 10-14. Bookings essential.

bit.ly/2bWJnRX

 

Let’s go fishing

Fishcare Victoria teaches children aged five to 15 about fishing safety, knot-tying, casting, baiting and rules and regulations. It will hold a session on September 20, 10am-1pm, at Navan Park Lake, corner of Coburns Road and Centenary Avenue. Free barbecue. Registrations essential.

■ 9747 7200

 

CARE Melton expo

More than 50 exhibitors from agencies delivering support, services or resources to carers, people with disabilities or older people will be at the CARE Melton Expo, 10am-2pm, on Thursday, October 13, at Melton community hall, 232 High Street.

■ 9747 7358

 

Sleep-in for a great cause

Snuggle up in pyjamas and join a mass sleep-in on Sunday, September 25, to raise money for the Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation.

www.stayinbedday.org.au

 

Sunrise together

Sunrise Carers Group, a support group for women aged 18-65 who care for someone with a disability, meets fortnightly on Tuesdays, 10am-1.30pm, at Melton library.

■ 9689 9588

 

Bunnings workshop

Join the team from Bunnings at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton, on Wednesday, September 21, 11am-noon, and make something crafty. The session is open to children aged six-12. Bookings essential.

bit.ly/2bWJnRX

 

Sand art

Create art using coloured sand at Ballan library, 142 Inglis Street, Ballan, on Wednesday, September 21, 10-11am. The event is part of the library’s school holiday program. Bookings essential.

■ 0419 519 650

 

Nature adventure

Discover Australian wildlife, including some of our most venomous animals, from September 27-29, 10am-3pm, at The Village, 178 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.

 

WIN THIS

 

As the official laundry detergent of the Australian Football League, Radiant is giving one reader the chance to win a prize pack valued at $240. It includes two litres of Radiant liquid, an adult AFL guernsey, a children’s AFL guernsey, and an AFL scarf. Details at www.pzcussons.com.au

To enter, click here.

Entries close at 11.59 pm on Sunday, September 18, and will be drawn the next day at 380 City Road, Southbank, 3006. Entrants must be more than 18 years old and live in Victoria. See our competition terms and conditions for more details. All winners will be contacted directly by the prize supplier within seven days of winners being drawn.

Photo: Supplied
Photo: Supplied

 

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