Pirate party
Join in the pirate party at Craigieburn library on Wednesday, April 11, 2-3.30pm. There will be pirate stories, songs and craft activities, as well as a treasure hunt. At 75-95 Central Park Avenue.
■ 9356 6980
Italian music night
Melbourne-based band Santa Taranta will bring the sounds of southern Italy to Lalor library on Wednesday, March 28. Santa Taranta plays music from diverse origins including pizzica and polkas. At 2A May Road from 6-8pm.
■ 9465 2353
Drugs forum
Sports clubs can learn more about reducing the impact of drugs in their communities at an Alcohol and Drug Foundation forum at Mill Park Lakes pavilion on Monday, April 9. The forum, part of the foundation’s Good Sports Program, is aimed at helping clubs better understand the role they can play in reducing drug use. At 170 The Lakes Boulevard, South Morang, 7-9pm. Bookings required.
Easter stories
Celebrate Easter with stories, songs and an Easter egg hunt at The Age Library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows, on Thursday, March 29, from 4-5pm.
■ 9356 6900
Foster care information night
Anglicare Victoria is urgently seeking foster carers who can care for a child through a difficult time. Find out more about becoming a foster carer at an information night on Monday, April 16, at 32 Railway Crescent, Broadmeadows, from 6.30pm.
■ 9301 5200
Neighbourhood courses
Enrol now for term two programs at Thomastown Neighbourhood House. Courses include computer essentials and introduction to office skills. At 52 Main Street.
■ 8376 6939
Sri Lankan new year
Celebrate Sri Lankan new year with the North Victoria Sri Lankan Welfare and Cultural Association on Monday, April 2, 9am-6pm, at Highgate Recreation Reserve, Grand Boulevard, Craigieburn. There will be a traditional breakfast table and games and activities for the whole family.
■ 0413 585 436
Working bee
Help the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden bloom by taking part in a working bee on Friday, April 6, from 9am. Bring your own gloves, boots and morning tea to share. At the corner of Green Street and Bulla Road, Bulla.
■ 9205 2306
