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What’s on around the northern suburbs

FARM FRESH

The monthly Bundoora Farmers’ Market is on again with local
produce and baked goods including pasta, olives, eggs, meat and cheese,
and homemade body products and sweet treats. Saturday, September 7, at
Bundoora Park, Plenty Road, from 8am-1pm. Entry is $2 an adult, children
admitted free. Proceeds to local Rotary clubs.

■ Visit www.farmersmarkets.org.au

EAT YOUR HEART OUT

Meet+Eat is an online documentary series that shows
the culturally rich lives of northern Melbourne and south-western Sydney
residents through a collection of intimate films. Three episodes
produced in Hume will be launched with an exhibition and gala premiere
night featuring film screenings and live music. The exhibition opens
September 13, at Craigieburn Gallery, Hume Global Learning Centre, 75-95
Central Park Avenue. ■ www.curiousworks.com.au/projects/meeteat

FREE YOUR INNER FOODIE

Celebrate the delicious cultural diversity of Whittlesea with a
three-course progressive meal of demonstrations and tastings. First
course is at Thomastown library, followed by a second course at Lalor
library and then a dessert tasting at Mill Park library. Car-pool with
friends for a fantastic foodie afternoon. Saturday, September 7. Starts
at 11am at Thomastown library, 52 Main Street. Entry free.

■ Call 9437 8189

DANCING IN THE BLUE LIGHT

Hume Blue Light Disco is a not-for-profit event for grades 3-6
pupils providing a safe place to meet other children and enjoy great
music. There will be raffle prizes, giveaways and dance competitions.
Drinks, hot food and snacks are available to buy from the school canteen. The disco is co-ordinated with the local emergency services and led by Craigieburn police. Friday, September 13, at Craigieburn Primary School hall, 87-91 Grand Boulevard, from 6.30pm. Entry is $7 a person.

■ Call 9303 4433

DIGITISE YOUR MUSIC

Do you still have cassettes and vinyl records that you’d like to
listen to in a more practical format? Then this session is for you.
Learn the best ways, tips and tricks to transfer music onto CDs in this
easy-to-understand workshop. Friday, September 13, at Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows, from 10am-noon.

Bookings required. Free.

■ Call 9356 6999

WATTLE ON

Join plant expert Russell Best on this informative Wattles of
Whittlesea walk. You will explore the diversity of plants and learn how
to identify some of the common species. Sunday, September 8, from
10.30am-12.30pm. Address will be provided when booking. Bookings
required. Free.

■ Call 9217 2042

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