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School holiday fun!
Free and fun school holiday activities at Craigieburn Central.
Week 2
Meet your all time favourite superheroes!
From 1-2pm, located in the Kmart Quadrant.
Thursday 21 April- Ironman & Spiderman
Friday 22 April- Captain America & Hulk
Saturday 23 April- Ironman & Spiderman
Marvel Hero themed balloon display in the Kmart Quadrant with EB Games and Timezone prizes to be won.
■ www.craigieburncentral.com.au/whats-new/events/2022/april/free-fun-for-kids/.
Craft and conversation in Broadmeadows
Broadmeadows Library is hosting a Wednesday weekly craft group from 1pm-3pm and everyone is welcome.
Join the Craft and Conversation group and share your love of all things crafty.
Bring your current project or a new one and join in on the fun.
■https://www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Craft-and-Conversation-Broadmeadows-246998397857.
Circus Royale is coming to Epping!
The 90-minute show will feature acrobats, aerial artistry, daredevil acts and more.
It’ll be on from Friday April 8 to Sunday May 1 2022 from 11:00am-7:30pm.
■whittlesea.vic.gov.au/arts-events-recreation/things-to-see-and-do/events/circus-royale-epping/.
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 Northern Turkish Women’s Association.
The lunch will be held every Wednesday from 11:30am-1:00pm 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.
Lancefield park run relaunch
Lace up your runners and join the relaunch of Lancefield’s 5km park run, happening every Saturday at 8am at Lancefield Park. No need to be speedy – participants can go at any pace. Make your way to 62 Chauncey Street, Lancefield, and remember to register.
Let’s Get Neighbourly Sunbury
Celebrate the beauty of community with Let’s Get Neighbourly Sunbury, a free training and event program bringing neighbours together. The initiative is open to all in Hume, with the first session on Saturday, April 30.
Bulla Garden Club ANZAC DAY
The Bulla Garden Club ANZAC Day memorial service is happening on April 25 at 8.30am, with morning tea provided. Head to 1 Green St, Bulla.
■ Jo, 0499922061
Sunbury Seniors
Sunbury Seniors meet on Mondays and Fridays at 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury from 10am-3pm. A variety of activities are offered – indoor bowls, cards, snooker, guest speakers, day excursions, subsidised lunches or just a cup of coffee and a chat. If you’re 55 or older and would like to make some new friends.
■ 0493 408 890
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Make sure to check out what’s on at the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival. From the Woodend Autumn Farmers Market, to a traditional straw weaving workshop, to Don Watson in conversation, to live music park pop-ups – there’s so much delight to be had across the shire.
Melton Friendship Group
Are you single, over 55 and a resident living in or near Melton? Looking for some new friends? Then the Melton Friendship Group is the right group for you! The group meets fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events.
■ 0406 493 734
Community singing group
If you love to sing, come join the Melton Singers. The group rehearses regularly and also performs at aged care facilities. The group is very relaxed and sings songs mainly from the 60’s and 70’s. It meets Tuesdays at 10am.
■ Val, 0418 667 150
Keilor probus
The Keilor Combined Probus Club is back in business following the lockdowns. The group meets the third Monday of every month at Keilor Pub. New members welcome.
■ Steve, 0408 193 793, or Keith, 0409 494 801.
Women’s group
Duke Street Community Centre has set up a women’s social group to give people a place to interact. The group will run every second Friday, from 1pm, as a way to connect with other women in the community in a safe, fun and social way. It will be developed to suit the needs of the participants and will be in a casual setting.
■ 9311 9973
Wyndham Ladies Probus
Are you recently retired or semi-retired? Looking for fun, fellowship and to increase your social networks. The Ladies Probus Club of Wyndham meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Hotel520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, and normally has an outing or event on the third Wednesday of each month.
■ Rosa Sanderson, 0410 303 046
Williamstown Walking Tours
Step back in time and unlock the secrets of the historic Williamstown waterfront and seaport. Tours operate every Tuesday and Friday throughout Autumn (excluding public holidays) departing from the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre in Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place, Williamstown.
■ 9932 3016 or visit www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au
Book sale
Friends of Altona Library hold a book sale on the first Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of each month at the rear of Altona Library 123 Queen Street Altona, access via Coles carpark, from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Pop down to grab a new book or two.
■https://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/community/friends-of-the-libraries
