COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Melton and Moorabool

Dance the night away

The Marsh Food Bus will hold a dinner dance to raise funds for the service, which helps Moorabool residents in need. A two-course meal will be served at St Bernards Hall in Lerderderg Street at 6pm on May 31. Shazam will play from 8pm.

■ 0431 282 773 or bit.ly/1mxXSLt

Biggest Morning Tea

St Bernards Primary School’s parents and friends committee is seeking donations of cakes, slices, biscuits and raffle prizes as it prepares to raise money for the Cancer Council. The committee will hold a Biggest Morning Tea at the school hall from 10am on Friday, May 30.

■ 0411 127 264

Ballan market

Ballan Lions Club’s next market is on June 7. Held on the first Saturday of each month, the market features a wide range of local crafts and secondhand goods. It’s at the Guides Hall in Inglis Street from 8am.

■ 5368 1177

Work experience contest

Students are being given the chance to win work placements with some of Australia’s top companies in a new Victoria University competition. Year 10 and 11 students can secure a placement and valuable mentoring opportunities with companies including the Mushroom Group, Nova FM, Honda, Just Group and Leo Burnett. Entries close June 6.

www.vuworkexperience.com.au

Bird walk

Learn more about our feathered friends during a bird walk along Toolern Creek on June 15. It will be an easy walk along a paved path, so the whole family is welcome. Meet at the corner of Tamar Drive and Raymond Street, Melton South at 9am.

■ 0438 277 252

Lots to learn

Melton South Community Centre has classes in cake decorating (May 26), gel nails (May 27) and spray tanning (May 31).

■ 9747 8576

Fun for funds

Join Gold 104.3 host Lehmo for an evening of entertainment at WestWaters Hotel in Caroline Springs on June 28. The night will includes a performance by The Chantoozies and will raise funds for The Orange Pigeon, a local charity that grants wishes and provides comfort to adults with terminal or life-threatening illnesses. Tickets cost $49, which includes a three-course meal. On sale until June 21.

www.westwatershotel.com.au