COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Secure your number plates
Get your child’s car seat fitted and checked, and have anti-theft screws attached to your number plates: from 10am-1pm, Tuesday, October 4, at the Hillside Community Centre carpark, Royal Crescent.
■ 9449 8027
Artists light the way
Five contemporary Australian artists, who work with light in differing ways, will display their projects at the Caroline Springs gallery, 190 Caroline Springs Boulevard, until October 7.
Dig in for the gardens
Join the Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden at 21 William Street, Melton, to plant some trees on Sunday, September 25, 10am-noon. Tools and morning tea will be provided.
■ 9743 3819
Powers of attorney explained
A Seniors Rights Victoria representative will deliver information about powers of attorney, on Friday, October 7, 10.30-11.30am, at the Taylors Hill Neighbourhood House, 121 Calder Park Drive.
■ 9747 5424
‘Renewables’ at the grassroots
Energy experts Positive Charge will give independent advice and support to residents about renewable energy, including solar panels.
The Melton council-supported information session will run from 10.30am on Saturday, October 8, at the Balam Balam room in Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street. Bookings are essential.
■ 9747 5424
Help for the carers
More than 50 displays from people who deliver support, services or resources to carers, people with a disability or seniors will be at the CARE Melton Expo at Melton community hall, 232 High Street, 10am-2pm on Thursday, October 13.
■ 9747 7358
Sleep in without guilt
Snuggle up in your pyjamas and join a mass sleep-in on Sunday, September 25, to raise money for the Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation.
Cross to the wild side
Discover Australian wildlife, including some of our most venomous animals, from September 27-29, 10am-3pm, at The Village, 178 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.
New skills on offer
Melton South Community Centre’s term four programs have been released. Classes in computers, languages, cooking, craft, beauty and first-aid are available.
■ 9747 8576
Carers meet their peers
The Sunrise Carers Group, a social support network for women aged 18-65 who care for someone with a disability, meets fortnightly on Tuesdays from 10am-1.30pm at the Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street.
■ 9689 9588
Green thumbs get together
Melton Garden Club meets 7.30pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Arnolds Creek Community Centre, 19 Claret Ash Boulevard, Melton West.
■ 9743 6347
Women find mutual support
A women’s support group meets Mondays from 1pm at the Melton South Community Centre, 41 Exford Road.
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