Melton & Moorabool Community Calendar – September 27, 2016
Get to the trots for a good cause
Enjoy an evening of harness racing while helping to raise funds for the Combined Churches Caring foodbank, Western Health Foundation and Hope Street. On Friday, October 21, from 6pm at Tabcorp Park, corner of Ferris Road and Western Freeway, Melton. Cost $45 per person, which includes a two-course buffet and a racebook.
■ 8746 0626
Kids’ movie at the library
Children’s smash-hit movie Inside Out will be screened at the Caroline Springs library, 193 Caroline Springs Boulevard, on Tuesday, October 4, from 1-4pm. Bookings are essential.
■ 9449 8027
Safety tips from the experts
CFA, SES and Victoria Police members will share safety tips with Diggers Rest residents on Saturday, October 15, 11am-1pm, at the Diggers Rest Primary School oval, Plumpton Road.
■ 0439 327 716
Secure your number plates
Get your child car seat checked while having anti-theft screws put on the number plates of your adult car. From 10am-1pm, Tuesday, October 4, at Hillside Community Centre carpark, Royal Crescent.
■ 9449 8027
First aid for kids
Children aged eight to 14 will learn basic resuscitation and first-aid skills at a workshop on Tuesday, October 18, 4.15-5.45pm, at the Hillside community centre, Royal Crescent. Cost $25.
■ 9449 8027
Pathway to better mental health
Premium Health will be offering mental health first-aid awareness workshops from 6-9pm on Tuesday, October 11, at the Stevenson House, 10 Stevenson Crescent, Caroline Springs. Cost $45.
■ 9363 5137
Powers of attorney explained
Seniors Rights Victoria will deliver information about powers of attorney on Friday, October 7, from 10.30-11.30am, at Taylors Hill Neighbourhood House, 121 Calder Park Drive.
■ 9747 5424
How to cut power bills
Energy experts from 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
Caring expo
More than 50 groups that deliver support, services or resources to carers, people with disabilities or older people will be on hand to explain their services at the annual CARE Melton Expo from 10am-2pm on Thursday, October 13, at the Melton community hall, 232 High Street.
■ 9747 7358
Community classes
Melton South Community Centre’s term four programs have been released. Included are classes in computers, languages, cooking, craft, beauty and first-aid.
■ 9747 8576
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
Go West Eatery & Tuckshop is the latest venture of renowned café owner and restaurateur, Jason M Jones and coffee entrepreneur Ramez Abdulnour.
Two lucky readers will win a dining experience for two, each valued at $125. The new café is located within the master planned community of Woodlea in Rockbank.
To enter, click here and follow the prompts.
Entries close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 2 and will be drawn the next day at 380 City Road, Southbank, 3006. Entrants must be over 18 years old and reside in Victoria. See our Competition Terms & Conditions for more details. All winners will be contacted direct by the prize supplier and within seven days of the winners being drawn.
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