COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Help work wonders in woodland
Honour national tree day by taking part in a planting session at Epping North Conservation Reserve, Stonebridge Rise, Epping North, on Sunday, July 31, 10am-3pm. Help plant wildflowers and grasses in this redgum woodland.
■ 0428 786 846
Seniors, let the games begin
Celebrate the Rio Olympics with seniors’ games at the Lalor library, 2A May Road, Lalor, on Thursday, August 4, 1-2pm.
There will be Aussie games, such as a thong toss.
■ 9465 2353
Market heads indoors
Browse the indoor market organised by Thomastown Neighbourhood House on Saturday, August 6. It’s at Thomastown library, 52 Main Street, Thomastown, 10am-1pm.
■ 8376 6939
La Festa di San Donato
Join the San Donato Association of Lalor to celebrate La Festa di San Donato, 1.30-6pm on Sunday, August 7, at St Luke’s church Lalor. Celebration of the anniversary of the death of medieval saint San Donato includes a mass, a procession and opera performances.
■ 9466 1177
Yoga for beginners
Improve your health and wellbeing by taking part in a basic yoga class at The Age Library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows, on Saturday, August 6, 1-2.30pm. The class will cover posture, breathing techniques and meditation to help relax the body, calm the mind and improve strength and flexibility. Bring your own mat.
■ 9356 6900
Ghost tour
Uncover the secrets of Whittlesea’s haunted past during a ghost tour organised by Yarra Plenty Regional Library on Friday, August 12. The bus trip will start at Mill Park library, 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park, at 8pm, visiting spooky sites around the municipality before returning to the library at 10pm. The tour is not recommended for children; bookings essential.
■ 9437 8189
Climb your family tree
Learn how to find your ancestors through the Victorian Public Record Office during a national family history month presentation at Craigieburn library, 75-95 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn, on Tuesday, August 23, 10am-noon. The presentation will be led by the Genealogy Society of Victoria’s Joy Roy.
■ 9356 6980
Join the storm chasers
The Victorian Storm Chasers team will visit Mill Park library on Wednesday, August 17 from 7-8pm to celebrate Science Week. The chasers will share stories of their adventures chasing nature at its fiercest around the world, and discuss science and technology.
■ 9437 8189
WIN THIS
Here’s your chance to see We Will Rock You, the awe-inspiring musical that has thrilled 16 million theatergoers in 28 countries. The show features stunning costumes, sets and lighting, and 24 of Queen’s legendary hits. Star Weekly has two double passes to give away for the 6pm show at the Regent Theatre on Sunday, September 4 (valued at $239.80 each).
Visit: wewillrockyou.com.au
To enter, click here.
Entries close at 11.59pm on Sunday, July 31, and will be drawn at 9am the next day at 380 City Road, Southbank, 3006. Entrants must be more than 18 years old and reside in Victoria. See our competition terms and conditions for more details. All winners will be contacted direct by the prize supplier within seven days of the competition being drawn.
