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Oh, baby!

New Mummy Market features all things baby and kids, new and pre-loved. It opens at 10am, Sunday, March 22, at the Melton community hall, 232 High Street. Entry costs $2.

■ Details: 0417 962 258

Device advice

Learn how to use your Android, iPhone or iPad device at internet and technology training sessions. The iPhone and iPad introduction sessions will be from 10.30am-12.15pm on Wednesday, February 4, at Caroline Springs library, 193-201 Caroline Springs Boulevard. The Android and iPad session will be from 10.30am-12.15pm on Wednesday, February 11. The Melton sessions are 3.30-5.15pm on Wednesdays, February 4 and February 11, at the Melton library,
31 McKenzie Street. Bookings
essential.

■ Details: 9747 5300

Cookbook unveiled

Esta De Araugo will launch her new allergy-friendly family cookbook from 6.30pm on Monday, February 9, at Caroline Springs library, 193-201 Caroline Springs Boulevard.

■ Details: 9747 5300

Bacchus Marsh steps out

Bacchus Marsh Community Radio Apple 98.5 and the Bacchus Marsh Food Bus will host a Valentine’s dinner dance fundraiser on Saturday, February 14, at St Bernard’s Hall, 61 Lerderberg Street, Bacchus Marsh. Family tickets cost $40, which covers a two-course meal. BYO drinks. Entertainment will be provided by Rick Charles. For tickets, go to www.ticketebo.com.au/bacchus-marsh-food-bus/valentine-s-dinner-dance-saturday-february-14.html or visit Nevett Ford Lawyers in Bacchus Marsh.

Darley goes to market

Darley Market is held on the first and third Saturdays of every month and
runs from 7am-1pm at Darley Park,
Fitzroy Street, Bacchus Marsh. The
market has hand-made crafts and preserves, clothing, books, plants and much more.

■ Details: Alan Stevenson, 0488 345 145

Probus in Melton

Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets 10am on the second Tuesday of the month at the Anglican Church, Unitt Street, Melton. New members welcome.

■ Details: Raelene 9743 4460

Singing invitation

Everyone is welcome to a free singalong and social group at Melton South Community Centre. The group meets Tuesdays at 10am. Singing ability is not an issue – the group is all about fun and well-being.

■ Details: Val, 0418 667 150

Be bold and bald

Be brave and shave to raise funds for people with blood cancer. The Leukaemia Foundation is encouraging people to get sponsored to shave or colour their hair on Thursday, March 12. To sign up, go to www.worldsgreatestshave.com.

■ Details: Tina Cu, 9949 5827

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