By Laura Michell
Halloween monster night
Calling all monsters big and small – head to Thomastown library on Wednesday, October 31, for a spooky night of craft and thrills. At 52 Main Street, 6-8pm.
■ 9464 1864
Genealogy group
Are you curious about your family history? Join the Hume U3A Genealogy Group at Broadmeadows library on Monday, October 29, and learn about using online databases to locate historical records, news, photos, maps and family trees. At 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, 9am-noon.
■ 9356 6900
Story lounge
Join the Whittlesea library story lounge on Tuesday, October 30, to discuss Jane Austin’s Sense and Sensibility over a cup of coffee or tea. At 57 Laurel Street, 11am-noon.
■ 9716 3028
Car seat check
Get a child restraint safety check at Broadmeadows Community Hub on October 25, from 10am as part of community safety month. At 180-182 Widford Street.
Big Day Out
The Hume Seniors Festival Big Day Out will be on Friday, October 26 at Lynda Blundell Seniors Centre, 185-225 Blair Street, Dallas, from 10.30am. There will dancing, performances and crafts.
■ 9205 2200
Working bee
Help the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden to bloom at a working bee on Friday, November 2, from 9am. Bring your own gloves, boots and some morning tea or lunch to share. At the corner of Green Street and Bulla Road, Bulla.
Three sides of the Coin
Head to Mill Park library on Thursday, October 25, for a live performance by people who have been harmed by gambling and get informed about the impact it has on the community. Three Sides of the Coin aims to help people heal and recover from gambling. It will be followed by a question and answer session. At 394 Plenty Road, 7.30-8.30pm.
■ 9437 8189
Diwali
Celebrate the festival of Diwali at the Whittlesea council offices on Sunday, October 28, with Bollywood dancing, camel and pony rides, fireworks and carnival rides. At 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, noon-9pm.
■ 0401 623 656
Crime tour
Uncover Whittlesea’s criminal past during Mill Park library’s historical crime bus tour on Monday, October 29. The tour is not suitable for children. Bus departs from 394 Plenty Road at 10.30am, returning at 1.30pm.
■ 9437 8189
Learn croquet
Learn to play croquet at Mernda Retirement Village, 89 Galloway Drive, on Wednesday, October 31, 10am-noon. A light lunch will be provided.
Greenvale residents
Join the Greenvale Residents’ Association at their next meeting on Thursday, October 25, to discuss the community’s needs and plans for the future. At Greenvale Recreation Centre, Barrymore Road, from 7pm.
■ 0403 327 483
Snapshot of Lalor
Gain an insight into the make-up of Lalor at Lalor library’s profile night on Tuesday, October 30, 5-6pm. Explore the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ community profile, changes over time and comparisons with the state and nation to learn more about Lalor. At 2A May Road. Bookings essential.
■ 9465 2353
