New mums’ market
The New Mummy Market is all things baby and kids, new and pre-loved. It will be on Sunday, March 22, from 10am, at Melton community hall, 232 High Street, Melton. Entry: $2.
■ Details: 0417 962 258
Smart power ideas
Melton’s Energy and Sustainability Expo is on Saturday, 10am-2pm, at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street. Don’t forget to bring your electricity bill.
■ Details: Andrea on 9747 7200
Get with technology
Learn how to use your Android, iPhone or iPad at internet and technology training sessions, 10.30am-12.15pm, Wednesday, February 4 and Wednesday, February 11, at Caroline Springs library. Melton library sessions will be on Wednesday, February 4 and February 11, 3.30-5.15pm. Booking is essential.
■ Details: 9747 5300
Budget time
Melton council is providing pre-budget consultation sessions on Thursday, February 5, 6.30-9pm, at the Melton library and on Saturday, February 7, 10am-1pm, at Caroline Springs library.
Cook book launch
Esta De Araugo will launch her new allergy-friendly, family cookbook on Monday, February 9, 6.30-8pm at the Caroline Springs library.
■ Details: 9747 5300
Valentine’s Day dinner dance
Bacchus Marsh Community Radio Apple 98.5 and the Bacchus Marsh Food Bus will host a Valentine’s Day dinner dance and fundraiser on Saturday, February 14, at St Bernard’s Hall, 61 Lerderberg Street, Bacchus Marsh. Family tickets are available, or tickets are $40pp, and include a two-course meal. BYO drinks. Entertainment by Rick Charles.
■ Details: www.ticketebo.com/valentinesdinnerdance or Nevett Ford solicitors, Bacchus Marsh.
Summersault fun
Kids and adults will be in for a great treat next month at the Summersault 2015 festival. There will be everything from market stalls to carnival rides before an epic fireworks finale. It’s from 2-10pm on Saturday, February 21, at the town centre recreation reserve, 19 The Parade, Caroline Springs.
■ Details: 9747 7200
Carers for Kaos
Carers are invited to the Melton Family Carers’ Group from 5.30-7pm on the first Thursday each month at the Absolute Kaos Play Centre and Cafe in High Street.
■ Details: 9747 7200
Trim it to be in it
Be brave and shave to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation’s shave or colour- hair day on Thursday, March 12.
■ Details: Tina Cu on 9949 5827 or sign up at www.worldsgreatestshave.com
Off to the Darley Market
Darley Market is on the first and third Saturdays of every month, 7am-1pm, at Darley Park.
■ Details: Alan Stevenson 0488 345 145
