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Thunderstorm asthma meeting

Asthma Foundation Victoria will host a thunderstorm asthma education session at The Grange Community Centre, 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing, on Wednesday, September 20, from 7-8.30pm. It will cover who is at risk, how to respond to a thunderstorm event, how to perform asthma first-aid, and the link between asthma and hay fever.

■ tsa-hopperscrossing.eventbrite.com.au

Pet and Animal Expo

There will be cats and dogs galore in Werribee this month when the Pet & Animal Expo returns on Sunday, September 17, from 10am-4pm at the Wyndham Civic Centre, 45 Princes Highway, Werribee. Pet owners can take advantage of discount microchipping and free registration, while experts will be on hand to offer tips.

■ www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/petexpo

Parkrun

Wyndham Vale parkrun is a free weekly, five-kilometre timed run or walk for all ages and abilities. Meet at the Werribee Softball Pavilion, Presidents Park (McGrath Road, Gate 3), at 7.45am each Saturday for a short briefing. The run starts at 8am.

■ www.facebook.com/wv.parkrun

Twilight market

The Manor Lakes Neighborhood market will be holding a Twilight market on Friday, October 6, from 5-9pm, at the Wyndham Vale learning and community centre 86 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Manor Lakes. Free entry, food trucks, stalls, a DJ and free face-painting. Limited stall spaces still available, $30 each and must have public liability insurance.

■ http://bit.ly/2eJPnD1

Cupcake workshop

The Williams Landing Shopping Centre will host free kids cupcake making workshops in the Kitchen Workshops. Enjoy school holiday fun by decorating a cupcake buddy, creating a piglet, puppy, bunny or cat. No bookings required, outside Woolworths at the Williams Landing Shopping Centre.

■ williamslandingshoppingcentre.com.au/whats-on

Health and Active Expo

Wyndham City’s Healthy and Active Expo will run from September 16 to October 8 within a number of locations and will feature 70 free events, clinics and ‘come and try’ sessions.

■ www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/healthyandactiveexpo

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