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Melton & Moorabool Community Calendar – October 25, 2016

Safe scooter sessions

YMCA Skate Services will run a scooter safety clinic for children on Thursday, October 27, from 10.30am at the Taylors Hill Neighbourhood House, 121 Calder Park Drive.

■ 9747 5424

 

Buckle down to drive

Get your child car-seat restraint fitted, and anti-theft screws on your number plates, on Thursday, October 27, 10am–1pm at Taylors Hill Neighbourhood House, 121 Calder Park Drive.

■ 9747 5424

 

Adventures in fairyland

A free, special ‘fairytale land’ for children aged five to eight will make an appearance tomorrow (Wednesday), from 4pm, at Caroline Springs library, 193 Caroline Springs Boulevard.

■ 9747 7200

 

Keep track online

An online safety session, which gives a basic understanding of some of the security risks of internet use, will run from 2.30pm until 4pm on Thursday, October 27, at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street.

■ 9747 5300

 

Food fuss made fun

Is your child a fussy eater? Come along to an information session with a dietician who can walk you through ways to make mealtimes more enjoyable. Thursday, October 27, 6-7.30pm, at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street.

■ 9747 5300

 

Darkside of the internet

A former undercover internet detective will address parents on cyber safety next month. The session will include cyber bullying, predatory behaviour, social media, making a digital footprint, gaming and sexting. It’s on Wednesday, November 16, 7-8pm, at Caroline Springs library, 129 Caroline Springs Boulevard.

■ 9449 8027

 

Cycle to your coffee

Join fellow cyclists at Hannah Watts Park 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

 

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 in computers, languages, cooking, craft, beauty and first aid are available.

■ 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

 

Want your event listed?

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.

Deadline for copy and announcements is noon Tuesday.

 

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