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Flavour Fest
Discover a delicious blend of fiery, sweet and smoky sensations at Flavour Fest – a music and food festival celebrating community, culture and cuisine. Listen to sweet sounds from some of the best bands, enjoy tasty treats from Melbourne’s most popular food trucks and restaurants, including live music from Australia’s favourite bands, cooking demonstrations from Melbourne’s best chefs and delicious international food served from Melbourne’s favourite eateries.
■ www.eventbrite.com.au/e/flavour-fest-2022-tickets-403298846707
Art Exhibition
Discover local art and history in this guided introduction of Elements of Hannah Watts by artist Christian Hansen. Melton Library and Learning Hub at 31 McKenzie Street in Melton from 11am to noon on Wednesday, October 12. This workshop is a special event presented by Melton Arts and Culture for Seniors Week.
■ www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=941924&
Bird Walk
Eynesbury Forest is one of Victoria’s largest remaining stands of Grey Box. It is home to over 120 bird species, including vulnerable woodland birds such as Diamond Firetail (pictured), Brown Treecreeper, Southern Whiteface, Speckled Warbler, Zebra Finch, Jacky Winter, Grey Shrike-thrush and Varied Sittella. The forest consists of large numbers of ancient Grey Box trees, many of these have large hollows, making them valuable wildlife habitat. Meet at Eynesbury Discovery Centre at 9am. Bring sturdy shoes, hat, water and binoculars if you have them. Saturday, October 15 from 10am.
■ daryljpolyanthemos@outlook.com.au
WordPress Course
Learn to create and maintain your own WordPress-based site in Melton South Community Centre’s eight-week Build Your Own Website course from Tuesday, October 18 to Tuesday, December 13. At just $30 or $20 concession, this is an affordable education opportunity for anyone wanting to learn skills for the workplace, a business or their own personal use.
■ 9746 8576
Garment Course
Discover the joys of creating your own garments and household items in Melton South Community Centre’s eight-week sewing courses. Learn the basics of machine and hand stitching in Intro to Sewing, build on your basic skills in Intermediate, or work independently on your own project in Advanced. BYO working sewing machine – other requirements discussed on enrolment. $30 or $20 concession.
■ 9747 8576
Online Course
Learn the essentials of building your own online business in Melton South Community Centre’s eight-week Start Your Business Online course. Ideal for new businesses or existing businesses wanting to expand online, students will learn about website creation, laws and regulations, social media and much more. $30 or $20 concession.
■ 9747 8576
Eynesbury Heritage Trail
Eynesbury Heritage Trail junior parkrun takes place at the Eynesbury Heritage Trail, 479 Eynesbury Rd, Eynesbury (next to the Discovery Centre), every Sunday, at 8am. Registration free.
Bacchus Marsh Bahai
As part of International Day of Peace celebrations, the Bahá’í Community of Moorabool will hold a free presentation by Dr Miguel Gil on his recently-published book, The Concept of Peace in the Bahá’í Faith, at the Lerderberg Library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh, on Thursday, October 6 at 6pm. Light refreshments provided. Copies signed by the author available.
■ 0411 080 799
Melton Community Centre
Course enrolments are now open at the Melton South Community Centre, 41 Exford Road, Melton South.
■ www.meltonsouth.org.au, call 9747 8576 or e-mail msccentr@bigpond.net.au.
The Gap on Graham
The Gap provides a place for Melton youth to hang out, socialise, play games and learn new skills. The centre holds a night for girls aged 10 to 18 years, at the centre, 5 Graham St, Melton, on Wednesday evenings. There is also a drop-in night for anyone aged 12 to 25 years old. The centre will hold car boot market days on Saturday, October 8 and Saturday, November 12 from 10am. Proceeds go towards supporting local youth.
■ Val on 0414 769 605
Melton Men’s Group
Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday from 5-8pm at The Gap on Graham, 5 Graham Street, Melton. Focusing on senior men’s mental and physical wellbeing. The group invites new members to come for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in our activities including carpet bowls, pool or table tennis.
■ meltonmensgroup.home.blog
Melton Over 50s Social Group
A friendly group of people aged over 50, who enjoy each other’s company while attending events and outings such as dinners, shows, dancing, cinemas and more. If you live in the Melton area and would like to meet new friends, in a welcoming group environment, this is for you.
■ Marlene, 0498 329 290
Bacchus Marsh Market
Bacchus Marsh rejoice! There will be a monthly market at the gorgeous location of Maddingley Park. On the second Saturday of every month, there will be a variety of stallholders and food trucks. Bring a picnic blanket and invite your friends and family for a lovely market day out.
Take weight off naturally
Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton.
■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739
Parkinson’s support group
The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am–12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers welcome.
■ Helen, 0409 186 576
Eynesbury Market
A community market next to the iconic Eynesbury Homestead. The market is on the fourth Sunday of the month. It features a great range of food trucks, artisans, makers and more.
Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh
Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh makes reusable shopping bags from rescued fabric. They’re looking for people to cut, sew, iron and market our bags. Meets on the first Sunday each month at the Darley Neighbourhood House 2pm to 4pm. Find the Facebook group for more details.
Melton Bridge Club
The Melton Bridge Club has recommenced weekly social Bridge sessions at the Melton Library on Fridays from 10am to noon. Come along to play an exciting, social card game and have loads of fun. Bridge offers the suspense of poker, the cerebral qualities of chess and the excitement of athletic sports, all in a relaxed and social setting. If you like playing cards this is for you.
■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817
Melton Friendship Group
Join the Melton Friendship Group for singles 55 and older. Meet fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events.
■ 0406 493 734
Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club
The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group.
■ Ann, 0425 705 150
Melton South Knit & Natter
All are welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa.
■ 9747 8576
Zonta club meets
Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton.
■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420
U3A Melton
U3A Melton offers among its activities a Book Group, Australian History and a gentle exercise class for those 55 and over who are retired or semi-retired who wish to stay mentally and physically active.
■ 0419 563 016
Bacchus Marsh U3A
Bacchus Marsh U3A holds weekly, fortnightly and monthly activities for active retirees. They include a coffee club, painting, tai chi and table tennis. Full timetable on www.u3abacchus.org.au.
■ Sharon on 0407 480 207 or email info@u3abacchus.org.au
Melton Combined Probus Club
The Melton Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am.
■ 9746 0271
Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park
The Rose Carers meet Wednesdays from 10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience.
■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119 or 0400 052 857
Melton Cycling Club
Melton Cycling club meets for regular Sunday rides. There are three different riding groups to cater for different abilities starting at 7.30am. The rides finish at Lazy Moe’s for a cuppa.
■ 0403 057 003
French and Italian for over 50s
Over 50, retired, or semi-retired and wanting to learn a language? U3A Melton offers French and Italian classes for beginners and those with more advanced skills.
■ www.u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016
Community singing group
If you love to sing, come join the Melton Singers. The group rehearses regularly and also performs at aged care facilities. The group is very relaxed and sings songs mainly from the 60’s and 70’s. It meets Tuesdays at 10am.
■ Val, 0418 667 150
Rotary Club of Melton
The Rotary Club of Melton invites new guests to join its meetings, held on the first and third Tuesday of every month, 6pm at Tabcorp Park in Melton.
