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Northern community calendar, February 14, 2017

Puppy storytime Bring your puppy or pet to storytime or read to a toy puppy at Whittlesea libreary, 57 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, on Friday, February...

Creeds Farm’s Judy Stafford shares her passion for teaching

Judy Stafford has been a teacher for more than 40 years. Now, she is turning her attention to helping students with their homework.   What’s your...

South Morang’s Eleni Tsementzis on helping allergy sufferers

Ten years ago, Eleni Tsementzis was diagnosed with gluten, dairy and fructose intolerances, presenting her with a lifetime of dietary limitations. Three months ago she...

Northern community calendar February 7, 2017

Sensory play Pre-school children can have fun exploring different textures during Lalor library's sensory play morning in Thursday, February 9, 10-11am. The event, open to...

My Whittlesea: Epping’s Melissa Flentjar

Lalor Parkrun founder Melissa Flentjar credits the weekly community run with keeping her fit and healthy. What suburb do you live in and for how...

Northern community calendar- January 24, 2017

Chinese exhibition Mark Chinese New Year at Mill Park library’s Chinese exhibition. Open to all ages, the exhibition has plenty to discover about Chinese culture....

Ajani Wadood shares her passion for early childhood education

New YMCA Early Learning Centre Mernda manager, Ajani Wadood is passionate about early childhood education.   What is your connection to Mernda? I am manager of...

Northern community calendar- December 6, 2016

Cake decorating Join the Cake Decorators Association of Victoria at Whittlesea library, 57-61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, on Wednesday, December 7, and pick up tips for...

Terry Hutton on the importance of shopping local in Whittlesea

As president of the Whittlesea Business Group, Workin' Clobber owner Terry Hutton is passionate about encouraging people to shop local.   What suburb do you live...

La Trobe University’s Ralph Newmark on leading Australia’s first centre for Latin America studies

How long have you worked at the Institute of Latin America Studies (ILAS)? I have been the director since 2008, but prior to that I...

Northern community calendar- November 29, 2016

Cake decorating Join the Cake Decorators Association of Victoria at Whittlesea library, 57-61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, on Wednesday, December 7, and pick up tips for...

South Morang’s Gabby Montagnese on being named one of Australia’s 100 women of influence

What suburb do you live in and how long have you lived there? I live in South Morang and have been based there for seven...

Community Calendar- Northern, November 22

Learn to make a terrarium Are you interested in making your own terrarium? Join in Bunning's hands-on workshop at Whittlesea library, 57-61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea...

Northern community calendar- November 15, 2016

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...

Deepak Vinayak on living in Craigieburn’s multicultural community

What suburb do you live in and how long have you lived there? I live in Craigieburn with my wife, Monica, and two boys, Rajat...

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