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Northern community calendar, May 8, 2018

Women’s tennis night

West Lalor Tennis Club is hosting a come and try tennis night as part of VicHealth’s This Girl Can promotion. Women will have the chance to give tennis a shot in a fun, friendly and social environment, on Friday, May 11, 7.30-8.30pm at 118 Kingsway Drive.

■ 0411 443 627

 

Lalor Lego project

Use your mathematical and engineering skills to help construct a scale replica of Lalor library in Lego for permanent display in the library. The project runs every Monday throughout May from 4.30-5.30pm. At 2a May Road.

■ 9465 2353

 

Art show

Members of the Craigieburn Art Group will display their work at the Gee Lee-Wik Doleen Gallery at the Hume Global Learning Centre, Craigieburn until Sunday, May 20. At 75-95 Central Park Avenue.

■ 9356 6980

 

Business coffee club

Connect with local business owners to come together and share ideas, resources and information at the Whittlesea Coffee Club on Friday, May 25, 9-10.30am at Santos Cafe and Bar, 795 Plenty Road, South Morang.

■ business@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

 

Celebrate mum

Celebrate mothers at Craigieburn library on Thursday, May 10, with stories, songs and a special craft gift children can give to their mum on Mother’s Day. At 75 Central Park Avenue, 6.30-7.30pm.

■ 9356 6980

 

Garage sale

Craigieburn Historical Interest Group is holding a fundraising garage sale on Saturday, May 5, 8am-2pm at 7 Benston Street, Craigieburn. Items for sale include homewares, clothing, books and toys.

■ 9308 1280

 

Volunteer expo

Visit the Whittlesea Township Local Volunteer Expo in Friday, May 24, 1-4pm at Church Street, to learn more about volunteering locally. The expo will showcase volunteer roles available in Whittlesea.

■ 0439 836 458

 

Doco screening

See a free screening of the documentary Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation at The Hume Global Learning Centre, Broadmeadows on Thursday, May 17, from 6pm. At 1093 Pascoe Vale Road. Booking essential.

■ 9205 2203

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