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Northern community calendar, May 1, 2018

Lalor Lego project

Use your mathematical and engineering skills to help construct a scale replica of Lalor library in Lego for permanent display in the library. The project runs every Monday throughout May from 4.30-5.30pm. At 2a May Road.

■ 9465 2353

 

Art show

Members of the Craigieburn Art Group will display their work at the Gee Lee-Wik Doleen Gallery at the Hume Global Learning Centre, Craigieburn until Sunday, May 20. At 75-95 Central Park Avenue.

■ 9356 6980

 

Harry Potter afternoon

Celebrate all things Harry Potter with a wand-making class at Whittlesea library on Monday, May 14, 3.30-4.30pm. Use craft material to make your wand, create a spell and find out which school house you belong to. At 57 Laurel Street.

■ 9716 3028

 

Kids knitting club

Join the Mill Park library’s kids knitting club and learn to knit, rainbow loom and make pompoms. Supplies provided. The club runs every Thursday during the school term at 394 Plenty Road, 4.30-5.30pm. Open to children aged eight and over.

■ 9437 8189

 

Home composting and worm farming

Learn the art of successful composting and worm farming and how to overcome common problems at Thomastown library on Thursday, May 10, 10.30am-noon. At 52 Main Street. Bookings essential.

■ 9464 1864

 

Celebrate mum

Celebrate mothers at Craigieburn library on Thursday, May 10, with stories, songs and a special craft gift children can give to their mum on Mother’s Day. At 75 Central Park Avenue, 6.30-7.30pm.

■ 9356 6980

 

Garage sale

Craigieburn Historical Interest Group is holding a fundraising garage sale on Saturday, May 5, 8am-2pm at 7 Benston Street, Craigieburn. Items for sale include homewares, clothing, books and toys.

■ 9308 1280

 

Thomastown market

Browse the stalls at the Thomastown Neighbourhood House market on Saturday, May 5, 10am-1pm. There will be plants, bric-a-brac, children’s shows and crafts. At 52 Main Street.

■ 8376 6939

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