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Comic con

Celebrate pop culture at Thomastown library’s Comic Con on Saturday, May 18, 10am-5pm. There will be workshops, cosplay, stalls, video games and more. At 52 Main Street.

yprl.vic.gov.au

 

National Reconciliation week

View a unique collection of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art in the Our Language, Our Stories, Our Voice exhibition at The Great Hall at the Whittlesea civic centre from May 1 – June 28. The exhibition showcases artworks from renowned artists from across Australia. At 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang.

■ 9217 2174

 

Jobs help

Get advice to write a resume and cover letter and learn interview techniques for your job search at Broadmeadows library on Thursdays, 7.30-8.30pm. At 1093 Pascoe Vale Road. Bookings essential.

■ 9356 6900

 

Night tennis

Enjoy a game of social tennis at St Lukes Thomastown Tennis Club on Monday nights throughout May, from 7-9pm. At Rowen Street, Thomastown East.

facebook.com/StLukesThomastownTennisClub

 

Storytime

Enjoy National Simultaneous Storytime at the Broadmeadows and Craigieburn libraries on Wednesday, May 22, 11am-noon. This year’s book is Alpacas with Maracas by Matt Cosgrove.

humelibraries.vic.gov.au

 

E-waste recycling

Get rid of your unwanted small household electrical items in an environmentally-friendly way during Whittlesea council’s free e-waste recycling event on Thursday, May 23, 11am-1pm at Meadowglen International Athletics Stadium, 146 McDonalds Road, Epping.

■ 9401 0579

 

Home composting

Learn the art of home composting and worm farming at Thomastown library, 52 Main Street, on Thursday, May 9, 10.30am-noon. Bookings required.

■ 9401 0509

 

Farmers and makers market

The South Morang Farmers and Makers Market launches on Saturday, May 18 at the Whittlesea civic centre carpark, 25 Ferres Boulevard, 9am-1pm. The market will showcase fresh local produce and quality handmade products.

■ 9217 2367

 

Come dance with us

Keep fit and active while learning dance moves at Mernda’s Waterview Pavilion on Wednesdays from May 8 to June 26. Sessions suitable for people of all ages and abilities. No dance experience necessary. At 60W Waterview Drive, from 1-2.30pm.

■ 9217 2172

 

Foster Care Information night

Anglicare Victoria is urgently seeking foster carers who can care for a child through a difficult time. An information night will be held on Monday, May 13.

■ 9301 5200

 

WINGS sensory support group

The WINGS sensory support group meets at Whittlesea library on Friday, May 24, 10am-noon. The group offers support for families and carers of people with sensory disorders. At 57 Laurel Street.

■ 9716 3028

 

Belly dance classes

Give belly dancing a try at Thomastown Scout Hall on Wednesday from 10am. At 31a Waratah Street.

■ 0413 423 926

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