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8 things to do in Hume & Whittlesea

NAIDOC Week

Learn about Aboriginal culture and decorate boomerangs with dot paintings at The Age library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows, on Wednesday, July 6, from 2-3pm, as part of Hume council’s NAIDOC Week celebrations. The event is open to children aged 5 and over.

■ 9356 6900

 

Indoor craft market

Browse through bric-a-brac and local craft items at Thomastown library’s indoor market on Saturday, June 4, from 10am-1pm.

■ 8376 6939

 

Settle neighbourhood disputes

Learn how to settle neighbourhood disputes during an information session at the Whittlesea library, 57-61 Laurel Street, on Friday, June 3, from 10.30-11.30am. The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria will be on hand to give advice on settling common neighbourhood disputes.

■ 9716 3028

 

Decluttering, it’s an art

Discover how to reduce, reuse and recycle for a simpler life at an interactive workshop on Wednesday, June 8, 10am-12.30pm, at Whittlesea council’s offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. Eco-organiser’s Tanya Lewis will provide tips on decluttering and organising every room in your house. Bookings essential.

■ 9217 2042

 

spring rolls

Dim sim and spring roll workshop

Learn to make dim sims and spring rolls at a hands-on workshop at Mill Park library, 394 Plenty Road, on Monday, June 20, from 1-2.30pm. Bookings required.

■ 9437 8189

 

Working with leather

Make your own leather bracelet or cuff during a leather-craft workshop at Thomastown library, 52 Main Street, on Tuesday, June 14, from 11am-1pm. Participants will learn about leather- making tools and techniques. Bookings essential.

■ manager@tnh.org.au

 

ICON Roses

Rose garden working bee

The Friends of the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden will hold a working bee on Friday, June 3, from 9am-1pm at the garden in Green Street, Bulla. Bring boots and gloves.

■ 9205 2306

 

World Refugee Week

Celebrate Whittlesea’s diverse community at a World Refugee Week event at Epping Memorial Hall, 827 High Street, Epping, on Wednesday, June 22, from 3.30-7pm. Organised by Whittlesea Community Connections, the family event will include children’s activities, dance performances, music and a shared meal.

■ 9401 6666

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