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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Northern suburbs

Netballers wanted

Plenty Valley Netball Association is taking registrations for new teams and players for the 2015 season on December 6 from 11.30am-1.30pm at Bundoora Netball and Sports Centre, Building 203, 
RMIT University, McKimmies Road, Bundoora.

■ 9464 0043

Goulburn River cruise

The Let Everyone Actively Participate program is running a day trip to Nagambie Lakes and a Goulburn River Cruise on Thursday, November 27, 8.30am-5pm. Depart from council office, 25 Ferris Boulevard, South Morang.

■ 9407 5913

Koori Christmas dinner

Come down for Christmas dinner with Santa and the Whittlesea Reconciliation Group on December 5 from 4-6pm. Bring the family, join in the fun and find out about being fit, active and healthy at the biggest community event in the north. Meadow Glen International Athletics Stadium, 146-156 McDonalds Road, Epping.

■ 9217 2159

Thomastown twilight market

Come along to the Totally Thomastown Twilight Market on December 5 from 4-8pm for food and crafts, music from around the world and children’s activities.

■ 8376 6939

Hume Carols by Candlelight

This year’s carols will ring out from 7pm on December 7 at Broadmeadows Town Park, Pearcedale Road.

■ 9205 2200

Growling grass frogs

Join in an evening survey of growling grass frogs in Whittlesea’s Epping Quarry on December 11. Learn about the species and help with different survey methods.

■ 9747 7200

Golden sun moths

NatureWatch and Merri Creek Management Committee are teaming up to carry out vegetation assessments in golden sun moth habitat on December 4 from 9.30am-4pm.

■ 9341 6510

Frozen family delight

An outdoor movie session will be held at Meadowglen Athletics Track on Saturday, December 6, to raise money for the Cancer Council. The animated movie Frozen will be screened and Santa will attend.

■ 8418 6247

Photos with Santa

Children on the autism spectrum can have their photo taken with Santa in a calm and sensory, friendly environment on Saturday, November 29, or Sunday, November 30, at Mill Park library, 394 Plenty Road.

■ 9457 9940

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