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11 things to do in Melton & Moorabool

Cake and face decorating classes

Classes in cake decorating, deluxe facials, eyelash extensions, acrylic nails and memory will run at the Melton South Community, 41 Exford Road, in June.

■ 9747 8576

Short films on show

WestWorld FilmFest short films, made by movie-buffs aged 12 to 25, will be screened at the Melton Readings Cinema on Saturday, June 4, from 4pm. Bookings are essential

■ 9747 5373

 

Rejoice at recycling centre

A family-friendly event at Melton Recycling Centre, 33 Ferris Road, on Saturday, June18, 11.30am-1.30pm, will celebrate the expansion of the resale centre.

■ 9747 7200

 

Where the wild things are

Wild Action will be visiting Melton as part of World Environment Day celebrations. Meet many fascinating Aussie creatures on Friday, June 3, from 11.30am, at the Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street.

■ bronwynr@melton.vic.gov.au

 

Rotarians become curators

The Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Show will be held during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, June 10-13, at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, Main Street.

■ 0487 770 362

 

Time to detox the house

Get rid of unwanted chemical cleaners and other products and ‘Detox Your Home’. This state government initiative runs from 10am until 2pm on Saturday, June 4. The collection point addresses will be given to people when they register. Book in now at: http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxyourhome

■ 9747 7200

 

Support for cancer sufferers

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

 

Take a truffle tour

Morning tea and truffle tasting at Gordon will be followed by a truffle ‘hunt and lunch’ at The Plough, Myrniong, on Saturday, July 16. Meet at Oakhill, Corbettes Road, Gordon at 10.30am.

■ 0428 677 810

 

Happily in harmony

Melton singing group meets 10.30am every Tuesday.

■ 0418 667 150

 

Botany on display

A guided tour of the Melton Botanic Gardens, followed by morning tea, will run from 10-11.30am on Friday, June 3. Meet at the corner of Tullidge and Williams streets, Melton.

■ 9743 3819

 

Seniors’ rights explained

A Senior Rights Victoria representative will speak about ways to protect the rights of older people on Wednesday, June 15, 10-11am, at the Taylors Hill Neighbourhood House, 121 Calder Park Drive. Morning tea will be provided.

■ 9747 5424

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