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Melton & Moorabool Community Calendar, October 18, 2016

Melton & Moorabool Community Calendar, October 18, 2016

Cycle to your coffee

Join fellow cyclists on Sunday, October 30, from 8am for a leisurely ride around Melton, finishing with coffee at Lazy Moe’s. Bring bikes and helmets.

■ 0418 920 024

 

Car boot sale

Coimadai CFA will be hosting a car boot sale, from 8am-1pm on Saturday, October 22, at the corner of Sundew Avenue and Longforest Road.

 

Community committee forum

Justice Connect will be hosting an information session on what’s involved with establishing a community committee. The session will run from 6-9pm on Monday, October 24 at the Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street.

■ 9747 7200

 

Family fun

Families are being invited to a ‘family fun day’ on Tuesday, October 25. There will be an animal farm, arts and crafts, sports and more. 10am-1pm, Melton community hall, 232 High Street.

■ 9747 7200

 

Project workshops

Discover the basics of project management at a workshop conducted by Mark Moore & Associates facilitators, on Tuesday, October 25, 6-9pm at the Caroline Springs library, 193 Caroline Springs Boulevard.

■ 9747 7200

 

Buffet, broncos to aid charities

Enjoy an evening of harness racing, while raising funds for charities. It’s on Friday, October 21, from 6pm at Tabcorp Park, corner of Ferris Road and Western Freeway, Melton. Tickets cost $45, which includes a two-course buffet and race book.

■ 8746 0626

 

Fairytale surprise

A free, and special, ‘fairytale land’ for children aged 5-8 will run on Wednesday, October 26, from 4pm at the Caroline Springs library, 193 Caroline Springs Boulevard.

■ 9747 7200

 

Cancer support

The Melton Cancer Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month, from 10.30am, at Melton Health, 195 Barries Road, Melton.

■ Leesa, 9743 5044

 

Learn new skills

Melton South Community Centre’s term four programs are out now. Classes available include computers, languages, cooking, craft, beauty and first-aid.

■ 9747 8576

 

Women meet

A women’s support group meets on Mondays from 1pm at the Melton South Community Centre, 41 Exford Road.

■ 0418 667 150

 

Carer’s support

The Sunrise Carers Group, a social support group for women aged 18-65 who care for someone with a disability, meet fortnightly on Tuesdays from 10am-1.30pm at the Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street.

■ 9689 9588

 

Get in tune

The Melton Singers meet from 10am-noon every Tuesday.

■ 0418 667 150

 

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Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to communitycalendar@starweekly.com.au.

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