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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Northern suburbs

Coming up roses

A working bee will be held at the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden in Green Street, Bulla, this Saturday from 10.30am-2.30pm. Bring your own boots and gloves and lunch to share.

9205 2306

Energy project

Yarra Valley Water is inviting residents to hear plans for a new energy production plant at its wastewater treatment facility in Aurora. The new plant will convert organic waste destined for landfills into energy to run the plant, putting excess power back into the green energy grid. An information session will be held at Creeds Farm Living and Learning Centre, 2 Snugburgh Way, Epping North, from 6-8pm tomorrow.

www.yvw.com.au

Retirees having fun

New members can join the Roxy Happy Club at Meadow Heights Learning Centre. The group gets together every Thursday at 1pm. Take part in games to keep minds alert and faces smiling. Cost: $2.

■ 9303 9414

Business advice

Whittlesea council and Business Enterprise Centres Australia are offering free mentoring services to six local business owners. Experienced mentors will provide one-on-one advice during a one-hour session at the council’s South Morang offices from 9am-4.30pm on Monday,
July 7. Bookings essential.

■ 9217 2278

Making returns less taxing

Eligible low-income earners in Hume are able to access free services to help prepare and lodge their tax returns. The service is by appointment and will be offered from July 14 until October 31. Advice is available in 14 languages at the Broadmeadows and Craigieburn learning centres, Coolaroo West and Tullamarine community houses, and Victorian Arabic Social Services.

■ 9356 6928

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