Skate competition
Show off your skate skills at Epping Skate Escape on Saturday, November 26, Meadowglen Reserve, 156-176 McDonalds Road, Epping. There will be a scooter competition to start the action at 10.30am, a BMX competition at noon and a skate competition at 2.30pm for various age groups. There will also be a jumping castle and food stalls. The event is funded by FReeZa.
Art exhibition
Al Siraat College students’ creativity will be on display on Friday, November 18, 2.30-5.30pm, at 45 Harvest Road, Epping. Browse through the exhibition, and art and craft stalls, grab some food or get a henna tattoo.
Native wildlife in your garden
Learn how to encourage native animals to your garden – and discourage possums – at Whittlesea library, 57-61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, on Saturday, November 19, 11.30am-12.30pm. A licensed wildlife foster carer will also explain how to help animals in the summer heat, and what to do if you find an injured animal.
■ 9716 3028
Festive season budget tips
Get some tips on saving money before Christmas at Lalor library, 2A May Road, Lalor, on Friday, November 25, 1.30-3pm. The session will cover ways to reduce your costs and save money during the festive season.
■ 9465 2353
Produce swap
Bring along excess seeds, seedlings, cuttings, herbs, vegies or fruits from your garden to share with others at Hume’s harvest produce swap at Craigieburn library, Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn, on Wednesday, November 16, noon-1pm.
■ 9356 6980
Make edible gifts
Learn the secrets to Christmas cooking and making edible gifts for friends and loved ones at Tullamarine library, 58 Spring Street, Tullamarine, Saturday, November 19, 10-11am.
■ 9356 6966
Christmas market
Get into the festive spirit at Thomastown Neighbourhood House’s Christmas market on Saturday, December 3, 10am-1pm at 52 Main Street, Thomastown. There will be, gingerbread making and free activities.
■ 8373 6939
Planting day
Celebrate Universal Children’s Day by helping plant donated seedlings in the children’s play area at Whittlesea library, 57-61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, on Monday, November 21, 4-5pm. Wear working clothes. Bookings essential.
■ 9716 3028
