Learn skills
New short courses are available at Melton South Community Centre. They include floristry, cupcakes, bouquet and waxing on February 14; plus ‘Italian for travellers’, and a pastry chef course on February 18.
■ 9747 8576 or drop into the centre
Festival frolic
Kids and adults will be in for a great treat at the Summersault 2015 festival, which will feature everything from market stalls to carnival rides, before an epic fireworks finale. The festival runs from 2-10pm on Saturday, February 21, at the Town Centre Recreation Reserve, 19 The Parade, Caroline Springs.
■ 9747 7200
Chrome domes unite
Be brave and shave to raise funds for people with blood cancer. The Leukaemia Foundation is encouraging everyone to get sponsored to shave or colour their hair on Thursday, March 12. Sign up at www.worldsgreatestshave.com.
■ Tina Cu, 9949 5827
Valentines dine and dance
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 are available; single tickets cost $40, which covers a two-course meal. BYO drinks. For tickets, go to www.ticketebo.com.au/bacchus-marsh-food-bus/valentine-s-dinner-dance-saturday-february-14.html or Nevett Ford Solicitors in Bacchus Marsh.
Outdoor fun for pre-schoolers
Get your pre-schooler outside and get them throwing, catching and kicking. Kids Get Active sessions will run from 9.30am every Monday from February 23 to March 30 at the Kurunjang Recreation Reserve, 74 Centenary Avenue, Kurunjang.
■ 9747 7200
Outdoor Pilates
Melton council is offering free outdoor Pilates classes that are ideal for beginners. They’ll be held from 10am every Tuesday from February 24 to March 30 at the Town Centre Recreation Reserve, 20 Becca Way, Caroline Springs.
■ 9747 7200
What a racquet
Get your heart pumping and tennis racquet swinging with free cardio tennis sessions. They will run from 7pm every Wednesday from February 26 at Melton South Tennis Club, Northcott Street, Melton South.
■ 9747 7200
Sing out loud
Everyone is welcome to join a free singalong and social group at Melton South Community Centre every Tuesday from 10am.
■ Val, 0418 667 150
