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One night

One Night in Footscray, from 5pm Friday, November 24, will feature roving performers, live music and DJs along with kids’ activities, gallery exhibitions, an artist market and art installations.

■ onenightinfootscray.com

Dog agility

Get some exercise and have fun with your dog. The Agility Dog Club of Victoria trains on Friday nights, under lights at Crofts Reserve in Altona North. All breeds and age groups. Experienced handlers welcome. New classes will begin in the new year.

■ 0499 364 258 or adcv.com.au

Fun affair

Rotary Club of Williamstown holds its Christmas Fair at Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown, on December 3 from 10am-3pm. There will be rides, an animal farm, face-painters, Peppa Pig stage shows and a meet and greet at noon.

■ rotarywilliamstown.org.au

Bwindi meeting

All welcome to the AGM of the Bwindi Community Project, helping women of Uganda, on December 6 from 5.30pm at Outlets Community Centre, 43 Mason Street, Newport. RSVP for meeting to jillbilston@hotmail.com or two weeks in advance for dinner to pdsalau@hotmail.com

Pompey Elliott talk

Hear the story of Major General Harold Edward “Pompey” Elliott as told by Ross McMullin in his book Pompey Elliott at War. On November 22 from 6.30-7.30pm at Williamstown library.

■ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Stereo Stories

Stereo Stories, featuring guest writers Andy Griffiths, Rijn Collins and Nick Gadd, returns to the Newport Fiddle and Folk Club on November 25 from 7.30-10pm. Tickets $15.

■ www.stereostories.com

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