Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge for not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication.
Creative arts and fitness
Banksia Gardens Community Services is running yoga and jewellery making classes every Tuesday.
■ 9309 8531
Craft and Conversation
Craigieburn library is hosting a Wednesday weekly craft group from 1-3pm and everyone is welcome. Join the craft and conversation group and share your love of all things crafty. Bring your current project and make new friends.
■ humelibraries.vic.gov.au
Community lunch in Roxburgh Park
Join the Homestead Team, along with members of the community for a free lunch and make some new friends whilst you’re at it. Lunch will be prepared by the Turkish Women’s Association. The lunch will be held every Wednesday from 11.30am-1pm at Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Road, Roxburgh Park.
■www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Roxburgh-Park-Homestead-Community-and-Learning-CentreWeekly-Community-Lunch-317411976767
Tai Chi for health
Come along to Homestead Community and Learning Centre in Roxburgh Park for a lesson in tai chi, a low impact exercise program to build strength. Everyone is welcome. It’ll be held every Monday from 10.30-11.30am.
■https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Tai-Chi-for-Health-317365848797
Adult education
Banksia Gardens Community Services is running adult education courses including an introduction to computers and brushing up on English skills.
■ 9309 8531
Senior citizens meet
The Gladstone Park Senior Citizens Club regularly meets for games of bingo, carpet bowls and a chat over a cuppa, at the coroner of Carrick and Elmhurst drives, Gladstone Park.
■Beulah, 0411 422 398
Homestead Walking Group
Enjoy some fresh air, beautiful gardens and meet other locals. Volunteer leaders will meet at the Homestead Community and Learning Centre at 9.30am on Wednesday’s for a 30–45 minute walk.
■ https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Homestead-Walking-Group-493400784027
DPV Health Community Phone Connect Program
This is a free community service for older people and people with disability, living on their own in the Hume and Whittlesea regions. Through the Community Connect Program,
you will receive regular phone calls from a volunteer to check that you are safe, secure and well.
■ 8301 8863
Bicycle Riders Wanted
Whittlesea Bicycle Users Group runs weekly rides each Sunday morning commencing from various locations, including Epping, Lalor, Thomastown, Bundoora, Mill Park, South Morang and Mernda. We cater for women and men of all abilities. We offer both a shorter, easier ride and a longer ride. Each ride has a break midway at a café for coffee/snacks and a friendly chat. We invite all interested bike riders to come along and enjoy a social ride with other like-minded people. Newcomers are welcome.
■ Glenn, 0434 730 163
Craigieburn Education and Community Centre
Do you or someone you know need help learning English or understanding Technology? Craigieburn Education and Community Centre is offering Free Beginner English and Computer classes to eligible residents. Small, relaxed and friendly classes, drop in and say hello at 20 Selwyn Avenue, Craigieburn.
■ 9308 1477, https://www.craigieburn.org.au
The Whittlesea Historical Society
The Whittlesea Historical Society meets on the third Sunday of each month at Whittlesea Bowls Club at 2pm. Visitors are most welcome to attend.
■ 0414 740 778, www.whittleseahistoricalsociety.org.au
Indigenous Community Gardens open day
Westmeadows Indigenous Community Garden Members are hosting a monthly open day on the first Saturday of each month 10am-noon, to showcase the gardens. Address: Corner Toora Drive and Redan Court, two entrance access. All are welcome.
■Enquiries Eva Mazzei: emmmazzei@gmail.com
Morning tea
Meet and talk with Hume council laws officers over morning tea. No agendas, just a chance to ask questions, raise concerns or get to know a little more about local laws. Tuesday, June 13, from 10.30-11.30am
■ 9205 2760
Refugee Week Event
Refugee Week is an annual event to celebrate the rich diversity and cultures that refugees bring
to the Hume community. The event will include cultural performances, games and attire, food from different cultures. Feel free to wear your cultural dress to the event! Saturday 24 June 2023, 1pm – 5.30pm at the Town Hall Broadmeadows – 10 Dimboola Rd, Broadmeadows
■ 0477 177 920, communitydevelopment@hume.vic.gov.au
Hume Winter Lights Festival
Festival highlights include: live music from headlining acts The Potbelleez and DJ Havana Brown, immersive and interactive light projections, ice skating rink, extended program of family-friendly activities, with more to be announced! Saturday, 17 June 2023, 04:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the Town Hall Broadmeadows precinct, Tanderrum Way, Broadmeadows, 3047.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/hwlf
Pop up playgroup session at Westfield Plenty Valley.
Open to any families that may be thinking about supporting a playgroup to start and volunteering their time as well. Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 10:00AM- 12:00PMWestfield Plenty Valley, Children’s space in front of Kmart, 415 McDonalds Rd, Mill Park.
■ 0427 717 549
Online breastfeeding session
Breastfeeding online information session for Hume City Council families with a newborn baby. Join them for a free online information session for Hume City Council families with a newborn baby. Registrations are essential as places are limited. Wednesday, 21 June 2023, 01:30 PM – 03:00 PM
■https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Breastfeeding-information-session-the-first-6-weeks-601029775237#
PRIDE Night at Splash Aquatic Leisure Centre
Pool, spa and sauna access, waterslides and group fitness classes for the LGBTIQA+ community. Entry is a flat $5 per person, with a maximum of $20 per family. Saturday, 24 June 2023, 05:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre, 60 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn, 3064
■ elizabethsh@hume.vic.gov.au, 0477755735
Seniors Exercise Park
The Seniors Exercise Park in Thomastown is an outdoor space designed exclusively for older adults, featuring specialised exercise stations to enhance strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility.
36 Barry Road, Thomastown on Wednesday 14, 21, and 28 June, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
■ leap@whittlesea.vic.gov.au, 9407 5940
International Yoga Day
Relax the Body, Calm the Mind, and Refresh the Soul with our seasoned facilitators. Riverside Community Activity Centre 8 Doreen Rogen Way South Morang. Saturday, 17 June 2023, 11:30AM to 1:00PM
■ 0455 501 569
Small Business Bus
The Victorian Government’s Small Business Bus can help you to develop your business ideas and capabilities. Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 10:00AM- 3:00PM. Stables Shopping Centre Outside The Golden Horseshoe Fish N Chip shop, 314 Childs Road, Mill Park
■ 03 9217 2178
Train Excursion
Ride the train to Flinders Street Station with Police and Metro. Monday, 19 June 2023, 10:00AM- 2:00PM, McDonalds Rd, South Morang VIC 3752, Australia
■ 6407 5940
Wellah Together
Clothing the Gaps Foundation will take participants on a journey using Six Deadly Dares that give everyone simple and sustainable tools to kick-start and keep a healthy lifestyle. Tuesday’s from 6-8pm at Kirrip Community Centre Wollert, 135 De Rossi Blvd, Wollert
■ 0413 840 002
Ageing Well Expo
It’s all about building connections and will provide you with the opportunity to gather practical and up-to-date information on services and supports available to keep you informed, safe and supported to continue to live your best life. Wednesday, 21 June 2023 from 10:00AM- 3:00PM at Plenty Ranges Art and Convention Centre (PRACC) 35 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
■ 9407 5940
