RENW meeting
Join The Residents of Epping North and Wollert (RENW) community association for a community meeting on Wednesday, March 12, from 7-8.30pm at Galada Community Centre. Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny will be in attendance. The meeting will discuss the proposed Wollert waste-to-energy incinerator. Registration required.
■ trybooking.com/events/landing/1355075
Author talk
Growing Up Indian in Australia is a vibrant anthology celebrating the diverse experiences of the Indian diaspora in Australian, including reflections on identity, culture, family, food, and expectations. Join Hume Libraries for an author talk with two of the contributing writers, Daizy Maan and Preeti Maharaj. At Craigieburn Library, 75-95 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn, Thursday, March 6, 7-8pm.
■ 9356 6980
Community festival
The Whittlesea Community Festival is on Sunday, March 16, 11am-5pm, at the Whittlesea Civic Centre lawns, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. There will be live music, entertainment and cultural performances, arts and crafts activities, theatre shows, cooking workshops, a pet expo, food trucks, community stalls, ageing well activities, and face painting.
■ https://tinyurl.com/3t8u9uz9
International Women’s Day
09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Hume council on Friday, March 7, 9.30-11.30am at Town Hall Broadmeadows, 10 Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows. Hear from guest speaker Brihony Dawson, a non-binary advocate for gender diversity in sports, Rosa Vasseghi, who overcame trauma to found the Iranian Women’s Choir, and Nicole Appleton, who founded NLA Trucking, a female Aboriginal-owned company. The event will also feature a panel discussing professional experiences and the #MarchForward theme. Registration required.
■ https://tinyurl.com/4jttdvn8
Morning tea
Whittlesea Swim Centre invites all women to celebrate International Women’s Day during a free morning tea on Thursday, March 6, from 10.30-11.30am, at 50 Walnut Street, Whittlesea. Prepare for a day filled with empowerment, camaraderie, and uplifting stories.
■ https://www.whittleseaswimcentre.com.au/Events/International-Women-s-Day-Morning-Tea
Women’s Lunch Series
Whittlesea Community Connections will host a women’s lunch on Friday, March 7, 11.30am-2.30pm, at Barry Road Community Activity Centre, 36 Barry Road, Thomastown. This free event is specially designed to bring together a variety of services to help build financial wellbeing and resilience for women. A range of services available on the day to support women with information on their journey.
■ 94016666
Harmony day
Head to Greenvale West Community Centre on Tuesday, March 18, 10.30-11.30am to celebrate Harmony Day. Take part in a Harmony Day tree craft activity by creating harmony hands to add to the tree. At 7 Ventura Way, Greenvale,
■ greenvalewestcc@hume.vic.gov.au
Bundoora Probus
Bundoora Probus meets on the second Wednesday of each month at St Peter’s Anglican Church hall, Alma Road, Bundoora, at 10am. Make new friends at excursions, lunches, coffee mornings, walks, craft sessions and Morning Melodies programs. Hear guest speakers at monthly meetings.
■ Leanne 0419 004 997
National Playgroup Week
A free event will be held at Kalkallo North Community Centre, 24 Koeks Vista, Kalkallo, on Tuesday March 18, from 10.30am-12.30pm, to celebrate National Playgroup Week. There will be fun and engaging children’s activities, face painting, storytime, a visit from Hume library van, representatives from Hume’s maternal child health services , snacks, gifts and more.
■ playgroups@hume.vic.gov.au
Voting information session
The Australian Electoral Commission will be conducting an education session on the process of voting in a federal election on Wednesday, March 19, 9.30am-12.30pm at Valley Park Community Centre, 44 Village Crescent, Westmeadows. The session will cover who can vote, how to enrol to vote, how to vote correctly, and where to get help to vote.
■ valleyparkcc@hume.vic.gov.au
Craft and garage sale
Bridgewater Retirement Village will host a craft and garage sale, on Saturday, March 29, 9am-noon, at 9 Wedgewood Road Roxburgh Park. Stall holders wanted.
■ Liz Munro 0409 712 613
Young parents group
DPV Health’s Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies program in partnership with Whittlesea council, Brave Foundation and Westfield Plenty Valley is a group for young parents every Thursday, from 10.30am – noon during school term. The group is a supportive space that allows young parents to form friendships and develop their parenting skills. It also allows for their young children to play and socialise with other children. At The Y at Westfield Plenty Valley, 415 McDonalds Road, Mill Park.
■ Asha Robinson, 0491 934 819
Community singing group
Join the Broadmeadows Community Singers on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. No previous experience needed, just a love of singing.
■ Sonja, 0429 587 285
Chatty Cafe
Join Mill Park library’s Chatty Cafe for a coffee, tea, and biscuits and meet new friends. The cafe is open every Thursday, from 6.30-7.30pm, at 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park.
■ https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/
TAC L2P Program
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) L2P Program is a community-based program developed to assist eligible young Victorian learner drivers between the ages of 16 and 21 who do not have access to a supervising driver, or an appropriate vehicle to gain driving experience required for a probationary licence. Volunteer mentors needed.
■ Cynthia Petridis, 0435 653 371
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 Wednesdays for a 30-45 minute walk.
■ https://tinyurl.com/2wbet35x
The Broadmeadows Senior Citizens Club
The club meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and first Sunday of the month. It also has indoor carpet bowls, bingo, and snooker and on the third Saturday, and a dance from 7-11 pm. All are welcome.
■ Liz Munro, 0409 712 613, lizmunro7@gmail.com
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
