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Nanna’s Makers Market

Buy hand-made goods at the Nanna’s Makers Market at Uniting Church Hall, 105 Schotters Road, Mernda, on Saturday, March 30, 10am-1pm. There will be jewellery, cards, knitted and crocheted goods, kids clothing and jams and preserves for sale.

■ facebook.com/nannasmakersmarket

 

Art exhibition

Malaysian-born local artist Rani Singh will showcase his artwork at Mill Park library throughout March. At 394 Plenty Road.

■ 9437 8189

 

Expresso Legal

Expresso Legal will visit Thomastown library on Thursday, March 28, to provide free legal advice about family law and child protection over a cuppa. At 52 Main Street, 10am-12.30pm.

■ 9464 1864

 

Earth Hour

Join the fun at Hawkstowe Park to celebrate Earth Hour 2019 on Saturday, March 30, 5.30-10pm.

whittlesea.vic.gov.au

 

Chinese cinema

Enjoy The Nightingale, a Chinese movie with English subtitles, cultural entertainment and traditional lunch at a multicultural event at Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre on Wednesday, March 27, 10.30am-3pm. Cost: $7.

whittlesea.vic.gov.au

 

Belly dance classes

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

■ 0413 423 926

 

Thomastown market

Browse the stalls at Thomastown Neighbourhood House’s market on Saturday, April 6, 10am-1pm, at 52 Main Street. New stall holders welcome.

■ 8376 6939

 

Youth theatre

Learn skills, build confidence, make friends and have fun at Fresh Youth Theatre. The free workshops for 12-18 years run every Friday, 4-6.30pm, at Thomastown library, 52 Main Street.

■ 9217 2172

 

Playgroup Week

Celebrate National Playgroup Week at a free water play spectacular at the All Abilities Playspace, Bundoora Park, 1069 Plenty Road, Bundoora, on Wednesday, March 27, 10am-noon.

whittlesea.vic.gov.au/events

 

Just Add Water

The Friends of Toorourrong invite you to the launch of Just Add Water, a social history of Wallaby Creek, Toorourrong and Yan Yean Reservoirs on Friday, March 29, 4-5pm at Toorourrong Reservoir, Jacks Creek Road, Whittlesea.

■ fotoorourrong@gmail.com

 

Cyber world

Learn how to engage children in responsible cyber usage at a free workshop on Wednesday, March 27, 6.30-8.30pm at Westfield Edge Community Space.

■ 9404 8865

 

Jobs help

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

■ 9356 6900

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