Mending workshop
Do you have clothes or textiles that need mending but you have no idea where to start, how to do it or even the tools to even attempt to mend them? Take part in a basic mending and textiles repair workshop on Saturday, August 19, at Janefield Community Centre. 2 Manchester Crescent, Bundoora, from 10am-1pm, to learn some mending skills. Topics covered include button repair, sewing a patch onto clothes and tonal mending. All attendees will receive a travel sewing kit and reference materials to take home. Registration essential.
■ events.humanitix.com/basic-mending-and-textile-repairs-cow-resilient-communities-workshop-series
Read, Play, Connect
Join other families for a Read, Play, Connect session at Galada Community, 10a Forum Way, Epping, on Wednesday, August 23, from 10.30am-noon. The event will feature story time, games and activities for children.
■ www.trybooking.com/events/landing/984064
Pool party
Dive into FReeZA’s Purple Pool Party at Mill Park Leisure Centre, 33 Morang Drive, Mill Park, on Saturday, August 26, 6-8pm. There will be a DJ, pool games, prizes, giveaways and free food and drinks. Recommended for young people aged 12-18.
Business network
Join the City of Whittlesea Business Network at Slices Restaurant in Doreen for a morning of networking on Thursday, August 24, 9-11am, at 1/80 Hazel Glen Drive, Doreen. Event exclusive to business network members. To join, email: business@whittlesea.vic.gov.au. Registration required.
■ www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-whittlesea-business-network-tickets-674917896597?aff=oddtdtcreator
Coffee with council
Enjoy a coffee with Whittlesea council on Tuesday, Augsut 29, 1-2.30pm, at BASE Cafe, shop 53/400, Westfield Plenty Valley, McDonalds Road, Mill Park.
Meditation
Take part in a blissful 45-minute journey into relaxation and inner peace during a deep peace guided meditation session at Greenvale West Community Centre, 7 Ventura Way, Greenvale, on Thursday, August 17, 6.15-7pm.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Deep-Peace-Guided-Meditation-686340180957#
Science week
Celebrate Science Week with Hume Libraries at Greenvale West Community Centre, 7 Ventura Way, Greenvale, on Friday, August 18, 11.30am-12.30pm. There will be a special science-themed story time with an experiment at the end.
Tree mulching
A tree mulching day will be held in Craigieburn on Sunday, August 20, from 09.30am-2.30pm, at Craigieburn Service Depot, 153 Craigieburn Road. A maximum of four cubic metres of clean, freshly cut, tree branches will be accepted for mulching. You will also need to bring proof of Hume residency, such as your rates notice or drivers licence, to participate in the service.
Understanding cannabis
Gain an understanding of cannabis and its risks, and explore strategies to support communication with your child and increase their safety during an online session organised by Hume council on Thursday, August 31, 7-8.30pm. Registration essential.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Understanding-Cannabis-Supporting-Your-Teen-653449353607#
Creative arts and fitness
Banksia Gardens Community Services is running yoga and jewellery making classes every Tuesday.
■ 9309 8531
Craft and Conversation
Craigieburn library is hosting a Wednesday weekly craft group from 1-3pm and everyone is welcome. Join the craft and conversation group and share your love of all things crafty. Bring your current project and make new friends.
Community lunch in Roxburgh Park
Join the Homestead Team, along with members of the community for a free lunch and make some new friends whilst you’re at it. Lunch will be prepared by the Turkish Women’s Association. The lunch will be held every Wednesday from 11.30am-1pm at Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Road, Roxburgh Park.
■www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Roxburgh-Park-Homestead-Community-and-Learning-CentreWeekly-Community-Lunch-317411976767
Tai Chi for health
Come along to Homestead Community and Learning Centre in Roxburgh Park for a lesson in tai chi, a low impact exercise program to build strength. Everyone is welcome. It’ll be held every Monday from 10am – 11am.
■https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Tai-Chi-for-Health-317365848797
Adult education
Banksia Gardens Community Services is running adult education courses including an introduction to computers and brushing up on English skills.
■ 9309 8531
Senior citizens meet
The Gladstone Park Senior Citizens Club regularly meets for games of bingo, carpet bowls and a chat over a cuppa, at the coroner of Carrick and Elmhurst drives, Gladstone Park.
■Beulah, 0411 422 398
Homestead Walking Group
Enjoy some fresh air, beautiful gardens and meet other locals. Volunteer leaders will meet at the Homestead Community and Learning Centre at 9.30am on Wednesday’s for a 30–45 minute walk.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Homestead-Walking-Group-493400784027
Community phone connect program
This is a free community service for older people and people with disability, living on their own in the Hume and Whittlesea regions. Through the community connect program, you will receive regular phone calls from a volunteer to check that you are safe, secure and well.
■ 8301 8863
Craigieburn Education and Community Centre
Do you or someone you know need help learning English or understanding Technology? Craigieburn Education and Community Centre is offering Free Beginner English and Computer classes to eligible residents. Small, relaxed and friendly classes, drop in and say hello at 20 Selwyn Avenue, Craigieburn.
■ 9308 1477, www.craigieburn.org.au
The Whittlesea Historical Society
The Whittlesea Historical Society meets on the third Sunday of each month at Whittlesea Bowls Club at 2pm. Visitors are most welcome to attend.
■ 0414 740 778, www.whittleseahistoricalsociety.org.au
Indigenous community garden
Westmeadows Indigenous Community Garden Members are hosting a monthly open day on the first Saturday of each month 10am-noon, to showcase the gardens. Address: Corner Toora Drive and Redan Court, two entrance access. All are welcome.
■ Eva Mazzei: emmmazzei@gmail.com
Community garden
Learn how to grow edible plants in this social gardening group which is developing the productive front garden at Sunbury Neighbourhood House. All skill sets welcome. Next working bee Saturday, August 19, 10am-12.30pm, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.
Repair Café Sunbury
Join the Repair Cafe for a cuppa and a skill share repairing broken household items; preventing landfill and promoting kindness, on Saturday, August 19, 10am- 12.30pm.
Take off weight naturally
Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) every Thursday at 9am at the Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.
■ Rhonda, 0409 740 924
Sunbury Art Society
The Sunbury Art Society meets each Friday and Saturday from 10am-3pm at the Boilerhouse, Jacksons Hill, to paint or draw over a cuppa with other like minded people.
■ Ken, 0407 062 568, or Robyn, 0438 383 639
