COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Melton and Moorabool

Hoop it up

Bacchus Marsh Basketball Association is looking for more women to play the game. If you’re interested in joining a team or just want to learn some new skills, why not give it a go?

■ 0430 811 919

Lesson and lunch

Enjoy a talk by naturopath and reflexologist Dr Sandi Rogers at Holy Trinity Hall in Bacchus Marsh on Wednesday, September 3. The talk will be preceded by a lunch from midday. Tickets $10.

■ 5367 5362

Learn something new

Melton South Community Centre has classes in beauty, candle-making, sweet pastry tarts, cake decorating, and anaphylaxis and asthma treatment.

■ 9747 8576

Brookside twilight market

Stallholders are wanted for a market night at Brookside College, Federation Way, Caroline Springs, on Friday, October 24 from 5-9pm.

brooksidecollegepfc@gmail.com

Nature’s way

Trust for Nature is running a free workshop and property tour for landowners. Learn more about managing, regenerating and protecting native bushland and threatened species from 9.30am-1.30pm on Saturday, August 23. Meet at the Lerderderg library, 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh. RSVP to Lauren Fraser by Wednesday.

■ 0419 354 853

Church celebration in Myrniong

Myrniong Anglican Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary on November 23. Bishop Philip Huggins will officiate the service from 10am with a luncheon to follow. Past clergy and parishioners are being encouraged to attend.

■ 5368 7237

Get in the game

Looking for a fun, indoor sporting challenge on a weekend? Have a hit of badminton in Bacchus Marsh from 2.30-4.30pm on Sundays.

■ Email bmbadminton@bigpond.com or 0422 412 964