NORTHERN COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Make your own masks
Make carnival masks using feathers, tissue paper, glitter, sequins, glue and more, at Lalor library, 2A May Road, Lalor, on Wednesday, September 21, 3.30-4.30pm. The activity is part of Yarra Plenty library’s school holiday program.
■ 9465 2353
Teddy bear storytime
Newbury Child and Community Centre will host a teddy bear’s picnic storytime on Tuesday, September 27, from 11.30am-12.30pm. The centre is at 440 Grand Boulevard, Craigieburn.
■ 9356 6729
Volunteers needed
The Office of the Public Advocate is looking for volunteer community visitors who can help protect the rights of people with disabilities by visiting accommodation facilities and monitoring and reporting on the quality of services provided. Training and reimbursement of expenses are provided.
■ 1300 309 337
Beat the drum
Learn the basics of percussion with professional drummer John Perri at Mill Park library, 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park, on Saturday, September 24, 1-2.30pm. Perri has played alongside performers such as Marcia Hines and Vince Jones. Bookings required. Suitable for children aged seven and over.
■ 9437 8189
Rapunzel reworked
First Impressions Youth Theatre will perform Rapunzel Reworked at Whittlesea library, 57-61 Laurel Street, on Monday, September 26, 2-4pm.
■ 9716 3028
Mosey along to market
The Whittlesea Monday Market offers an array of farm-fresh produce, along with plants and gardening advice, stock and pet foods, clothing and a variety of stalls. Held every Monday at the Whittlesea Showgrounds, from 8am-1pm.
■ 0428 821 644
Yo-kai Watch meet and greet
Meet the characters from the popular Japanese cartoon Yo-kai Watch at Pacific Epping from September 26-30. There will be daily meet and greet sessions at noon.
Down on the worm farm
Learn the art of successful home composting and worm farming, and how to overcome problems common to both, at a workshop at Mill Park library, 394 Plenty Road, on Wednesday, September 21, 7-8.30pm. Bookings essential.
■ 9401 0509
WIN THIS
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