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Hooping it up

Former Australian Boomers star Damien Ryan will conduct a basketball camp at Caroline Springs Leisure Centre from 9.30am to 3pm on Monday, July 7. The camp will feature a guest appearance from an NBL and Australian Boomers player, as well as prizes and giveaways.

■ www.hoopsmart.com.au 

Hospital fund-raiser

You can help Ballan District Health and Care bring chemotherapy and infusion services to the area by supporting this year’s fund-raising dinner. Enjoy a four-course meal at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong, at 7pm on Friday, August 29. Tickets: $100 a head.

■ 5368 1100

Session with a difference

When Great Minds Don’t Think Alike, an information session about helping children with learning difficulties, will be held at Melton Library and Learning Hub. July 29, from 6.30-7.30pm.

■ 9743 1168

Quilt in

The Willows Quilting Group will meet for a morning tea and quilt-in at the Melton Senior Citizens Centre, in McKenzie Street, from 10am to 3.30pm on July 12.

■ 9743 5099

Crafty cooking

Melton South Community Centre is offering classes in computers, craft, cooking, health and beauty during term three.

■ 9747 8576

Movie afternoon

Children can enjoy the latest hit animation, How To Train Your Dragon 2, at Melton Library and Learning Hub at 2pm on Monday. Tickets are available at the library.

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