Northern community calendar, March 20, 2018

Easter egg hunt

Join Whittlesea council’s conservation management team for a bush-themed Easter egg hunt at Quarry Hills Park on Sunday, March 25, 9-11am. At 105 Hunters Road, South Morang. Bookings essential.

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Connection day

Celebrate Lalor at the annual Community Connection Day on Saturday, March 24, at Lalor library, 2A May Road, from 11am-2pm with cultural performances, a petting zoo, train rides and face-painting.

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Scavenger hunt

Enjoy an Easter scavenger hunt at Thomastown library on Thursday, March 29. Find clues and complete tasks throughout the library. At 52 Main Street, 4-5pm. Open to kids aged four-12.

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Working bee

Help the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden bloom by taking part in a working bee on Friday, April 6, from 9am. Bring your own gloves, boots and morning tea to share. At the corner of Green Street and Bulla Road, Bulla.

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Author talk

Author Jeff Apter will talk about his latest book, High Voltage: the life of Angus Young – AC/DC’s last man standing, at The Age Library on Saturday, March 24, 1.30-2.30pm. At 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows.

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Family night

Hop into Epping Bunnings’ family night on Thursday, March 22, for two hours of Easter-related fun including Easter egg hunts, an Easter bonnet parade, a jumping castle and DIY workshops. At 310 Cooper Street, from 6-8pm. Bookings recommended.

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Business night

Hear self-made millionaire Con Nichols share his tales of business success and how he transformed himself from a boy who arrived in Australia with only a suitcase to a successful property developer. At Epping Rotary Club’s business night on Wednesday, March 21, at the Casa D’Abruzzo Club, from 6.30-8.30pm.Bookings are essential.

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Makers market

Buy handmade toys, jams, tutus, candles and more at the Nannas Makers Market, on Saturday, March 24, from 10am-1pm at the Uniting Church Hall, 105 Schotters Road, Mernda.

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