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8 things to do around Melton and Moorabool

Story goes round and round

The same story will be told around Australia when National Simultaneous Storytime gets under way at 10.30am on Wednesday at Melton library and from 11am at Caroline Springs library.

■ 9747 5300

What star is that?

There will be an astronomy presentation from 7-8pm on Wednesday at Caroline Springs library, 193 Caroline Springs Boulevard, and Thursday at Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street.

■ 9747 5300

Free books giveaway

The Super Saturday ReSale Centre has something for all bookworms. The bookworm mob has teamed up with Melton and Caroline Springs libraries to give away free preloved books to customers on Saturday. Maximum 10 books per person.

■ 9747 530

Red gum planting

Join Melton Environment Group members when they get together to plant River Red Gum saplings around Navan Park Lake. Meet at Navan Park carpark on Centenary Avenue at Melton West.

■ Daryl, 0438 277 252

Yoga for young at heart

This yoga class, designed especially for seniors, will help increase flexibility and deal with stress. It’s on from noon until 12.45pm and 12.45-1.30pm every Saturday until June 20 at the Hillside Community Centre, Recreation Reserve, Royal Crescent, Hillside. Cost: $2 per session.

■ 9449 8027

Stitch ‘n’ knit time

Meet with other ladies for a few hours twice a month to patchwork, quilt, sew and knit. Sessions run from 7.30-9.30pm, on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Stevenson House, 10 Stevenson Crescent, Caroline Springs. $5 per session.

■ Catherine, 0413 131 277

Blokes cook-off

Join a group of like-minded blokes who come together to socialise and cook affordable, nutritious meals. Cook-ups from 9.30am-12.30pm every Tuesday at the Melton Men’s Shed, 76 Reserve Road, Willows Historical Park. Costs $5.

■ 9971 5106

Walk and talk

The Diggers Rest Burras go for a walk from 6pm for 30-40 minutes every Sunday. Meet at Diggers Rest Burras Sports Club, Recreation Reserve, Diggers Rest.

■ 0401 664 568

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