COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Elvis night Help Tullamarine’s Uncle Bobs Club raise money to support children with medical needs at its Elvis Presley night, Saturday, February 24, at Glenroy RSL, from 6pm. Includes a three-course meal. ■ 9335 6300

Outdoor cinema

Make your way to Broadmeadows’ civic plaza, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, on Friday, February 23, for a free screening of Despicable Me 3, part of Hume council’s summer sessions movie series. There will be food stalls and fun from 6pm, with the movie kicking off at 7pm. BYO chair or rug.

hume.vic.gov.au

 

Volunteer youth mentors

Raise Foundation is seeking mentors from Whittlesea and Hume to work with high school students for two hours a week during terms two and three.

Mentors need to be over 21 and have a genuine interest in working with young people.

mentorvic@raise.org.au

 

Weather-proof your home

Get specialist advice about easy, do-it-yourself draught-proofing for your home at The Age Library’s information session on Saturday, February 17, from 10.30am. The session will also provide tips on installing solar panels and how to save money.

■ 9205 2473

 

Photography club

Join Whittlesea library’s photography club and improve your skills. Bring your five favourite images of 2017-18 to share. On Wednesday, February 14, at 57 Laurel Street, from 6.45-8.15pm.

■ 9716 3028

Art fiesta

Bring the kids to Greenbrook Community House on Saturday, February 24, and paint terracotta pots for the garden as part of the Summer Community Art Fiesta. The painting session will be followed by a shared community lunch. At 40 McFarlane Crescent, Epping.

■ 9408 0916

 

Feng shui

Learn about the ancient practice of feng shui and the lunar Year of the Dog at Mill Park library on Monday, February 19, from 6.30-7.30pm. At 394 Plenty Road.

■ 9437 8189

 

Neighbourhood courses

There’s lots happening at Thomastown Neighbourhood House this term. Take part in a meditation session on Wednesday from 10-11am or drop in on sewing sessions on Thursdays from 10am-1pm. Learn more about your sewing machine on Friday, February 9, from 10.30am-1.30pm.

■ 8376 6939