Here’s 8 things to do around the Hume and Whittlesea areas.
Monthly produce swap
Come along and share your excess produce – including winter vegies, seeds, seedlings, flowers, compost, worm tea, used coffee grounds, jams and preserves, baked goods, eggs and chook poo – at the monthly produce swap at the Carome Homestead community garden, 10 Hathfelde Boulevard, Mernda. Everyone is welcome. No sales please. Saturday, August 1, 10.30-11.30am.
■ 0407 138 396
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.
Scouts trek to Epping North
A steering group is needed to set up a new Scout troop at Epping North. To get involved and help build this great youth movement locally, contact Cara.
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 at Epping North. Working with Children checks vital.
■ Max, 9023 4606
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
Tulla widening works
Major roadworks to widen the Tullamarine Freeway and expand the CityLink network into the airport will start later this year. VicRoads and Transurban will hold four information sessions so locals can gain a better understanding of the project and meet contractors. The sessions will be at Flemington, South Melbourne, Strathmore Heights and Tullamarine. The Tullamarine session is at the Tullamarine public hall, Spring Street, on August 1, 1-5pm.
■ www.citylinktullawidening.vic.gov.au
Business workshop
A business workshop at council offices, South Morang, on Tuesday, August 11, will explore trends in society, technology and global economics, from 9-11am. Cost: $20
■ 9217 2551, www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Saint on parade
In Italy, La Festa di San Donato is a southern Italian festival that celebrates the anniversary of the death of Saint Donato with a parade of effigies through the streets. In keeping with tradition, the San Donato Association of Lalor celebrates this traditional day with a Mass and colourful procession around St Luke’s Church, followed by opera performances from the Banda Bellini in the church hall. August 2, 1-3.30pm. Refreshments will be served following the celebrations.
■ Donato, 9466 1177
