WHAT’S ON: Melton, Moorabool

SHORT STORY COMPETITION

Entries for this year’s Melton Short Story Competition close at 5.30pm on Friday, October 18. Work can be in print, by illustration, video, verse, voice, or combinations of these mediums. Entries should be less than 1500 words or five minutes. Entry forms are available at Melton Civic Centre.

■ 9747 5300 or library@melton.vic.gov.au

LET’S LEARN

Melton South Community Centre’s term-four classes include computers, craft, cooking, languages, beauty and hairdressing. At 26 Exford Road, Melton South.

■ 9747 8576

BOUTIQUE MARKET

Le Boulevard Boutique Market showcases the work of Melbourne handcraft and design artists, with a focus on quality and diversity. From 10am-4pm, Sunday, at WestWaters Hotel, 10 Lake Street, Caroline Springs.

leboulevardboutique@gmail.com

WILD THINGS

The Brisbane Ranges Wildflower Show will showcase local wildflowers at Anakie Hall from 10am-4pm on Sunday. Wildflower displays, bus tours, workshops, a photographic display and native plants.

■ 0438 945 399 or friends_br@yahoo.com.au

MOVIE MATINEE

Free screening of The Ghost and Mrs Muir at Melton library, 2-4pm on Thursday. Refreshments served. Bookings essential. 31 McKenzie Street, Melton.

■ 9747 5300 or libraryevents@melton.vic.gov.au

NITRO THUNDER

Championship drag racing returns to Calder Park on Saturday, October 19, with the venue hosting a round of the national racing series for the first time since 2001. Top-fuel dragsters, top bikes and pro-stock motorcycles will compete for championship points. Tickets available at the gate. General admission $35, concession $20, children 12 and under free.

www.calderparkdragracing.com.au