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Community Calendar: Melton and Moorabool

To market, to market

Sunday, November 30 will be Market Day at Melton South Community Centre, 26 Exford Road, Melton South. The market, from 10am-4pm, will have new and quality second-hand items for sale including copper and silver jewellery, wooden toys and bric-a-brac. There will also be a sausage sizzle, raffles and tarot card readings. For more details, or if you would like a stall, call 9747 8576.

Get the inside info

Interior designer Bronnie Masefau will provide tips on how to create sanctuary from 2.30-3.30pm on November 20 at Caroline Springs library, 193-201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs and from 7-8pm at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton.

■ 9747 5300

Save energy and money

Learn all about saving energy at this training program for leaders, from 10am-4.30pm on November 22 at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton.

■ 9747 5446

Join the craft set

There’s a chance to get crafty and beady with Elsa Finch from 10am-1pm every Wednesday in November at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street.

■ 9747 5300

Learn how to garden

Plant, weed and learn from 10am-noon on Sunday at Melton Botanical Gardens, 21 William Street, Melton.

■ John Bentley, 0412 762 531

Raise cash for Ava

A Party for Ava fundraising event will be held at Bacchus Marsh Shire Hall on November 28, from 7pm-midnight. Tickets are $25 and include finger food and entertainment. There will be prizes, auctions and raffles. Money raised will go to six-year old Ava Le Huray’s fight against leukemia. Buy tickets at Bacchus Marsh Primary School or Customised Training at The Business Block. Attendees must be 18 or older.

■ Lynda Ellis, 0400 677 330

Party for nothing

A free party to celebrate Melton South will include a barbecue, arts activities and sports. 11am-3pm, November 30 at Kurunjang Reserve.

A sip and a singalong

Free singalong and a cuppa at Melton South Community Centre every Tuesday, 10am.

■ 0418 667 150

Anxious? Don’t be

Melton South Community Group will host free anxiety and depression support groups for men and women. Women’s session from 10-11.30am Mondays, men’s sessions from 7-8.30pm Mondays. All sessions are relaxed, welcoming and are facilitated by caring professionals able to provide guidance and support. At 26 Exford Road, Melton South.

■ 9747 8576

Needlework to admire

Join Bacchus Marsh Embroiderers at their biennial embroidery exhibition this weekend from 10am-4pm at The Laurels, Main Street, Bacchus Marsh. Entry is $5.

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