Remember the First Fleet
Celebrate and commemorate the landing of the First Fleet while recognising the outstanding contributions of Melton groups and individuals this Australia Day. Celebrations will be from 9.30am-noon on Monday, January 26, at Willows Historical Park, Reserve Road, Melton.
■ 9747 7200
Dinner for Valentines
Bacchus Marsh Community Radio Apple 98.5 and the Bacchus Marsh Food Bus are hosting a Valentine’s dinner dance fundraiser on Saturday, February 14, at St Bernard’s Hall, Lerderderg Street, Bacchus Marsh. Tickets are $40, and family tickets are available. Includes a two-course meal. BYO drinks. Entertainment by Rick Charles. For tickets, visit www.ticketebo.com/valentinesdinnerdance or Nevett Ford Solicitors in Bacchus Marsh.
Get your kids moving
Encourage your children to get active this year. Melton council will host a fun ‘Summer Get Activated, Stay Motivated’ morning filled with sporting opportunities for children between five and 12. There will be basketball, soccer, badminton, table tennis, chess and volleyball games from 9.30am-noon on Wednesday, January 21, at Caroline Springs leisure centre, The Parade, Caroline Springs.
Entry fee is $4.
■ Margaret or Nicole, 9747 7200
Dressage at the pony club
Melton Pony Club’s dressage competition is from noon-11pm on Monday, January 26, at Melton Equestrian Park, 21 Bulmans Road, Melton. Visit www.melton.ponyclubvic.org.au
■ 0408 351 729
Inviting all carers . . .
Carers are invited to Melton Family Carers’ Group from 5.30-7pm on the first Thursday each month at Absolute Kaos Play Centre and Cafe in High Street.
■ 9747 7200
… and their support group
Melton Carers Support Group meets from 10am-noon on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5 McKenzie Street.
■ 9747 7200
Market for new mums
The New Mummy Markets is all things baby and kids, new and pre-loved. From 10am on Sunday, March 22, at Melton community hall, 232 High Street, Melton. Entry costs $2.
■ 0417 962 258
Bring your power bill
An Energy and Sustainability Expo will run from 10am-2pm on Saturday, January31, at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton. Don’t forget to bring your electricity bill.
■ Andrea, 9747 7200
