Here’s 8 things to do around Hume and Whittlesea
Rose garden working bee
The Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden in Green Street, Bulla, will hold a working bee on Saturday August 1, 10.30am-2.30pm. Bring boots, gloves and lunch to share.
■ Helen, 9205 2306
Computer skills classes
Thomastown Neighbourhood House and Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education are presenting ‘Intro to Computer Skills and Basic Word Processing’. The course teaches essential skills for anyone wanting to learn about computers and gain employment skills. Classes start July 23 at Thomastown Library.
■ Email manager@tnh.org.au
Aurora AGM
Bus services, the planned Epping North railway line, schools and a recent trip to Canberra about federal funding for the O’Hern’s Road and Hume Freeway interchange are on the agenda at Aurora Community Association’s annual meeting on Wednesday, July 29. It’s at St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Primary School, 47 Farmhouse Boulevard, Epping North, in the main school hall, corner Farmhouse Boulevard and Redding Rise.
■ RSVP here for catering purposes by 5pm, Monday, July 27
Wollert community market
Stallholders welcome. The next market is July 25, 8am-2pm, at 455 Epping Road, Wollert.
■ 0420 585 285
Whittlesea watching
Neighbourhood Watch is looking for new Whittlesea members for community events, creating awareness around crime prevention and working with Victoria Police alongside other like-minded volunteers.
■ whittlesea@nhw.com.au
Scouts trek to Epping North
A steering group is needed to set up a new Scout group at Epping North, so interested locals are being encouraged to get involved and help build this great youth movement locally.
■ cara.horner01@gmail.com
Volunteer tutors needed
Volunteer tutors are needed to help primary and secondary students as part of an afternoon homework club at Creeds Farm Living and Learning Centre in Epping North. Working with Children checks vital.
■ Max, 9023 4606
Autism expo tours
Polaron Language Services is offering free guided tours in Arabic, French, Greek, Polish and Spanish during the Autism Health & Wellbeing Expo on July 25 to help families from migrant backgrounds access information about services for children with autism. It’s at Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre, corner Bell Street and St Georges Road, Preston. July 25, 10am-5pm.
■ www.AutismHealthAndWellbeingExpo.com
