Northern community calendar

Photographer's choice pic. Close up of Hugo Lobb's bow. He has received a 2021 Macedon Ranges Youth Award award due to his dedication in the sport of archery. Photo by Damjan Janevski. 257918_01

Want to know what to do this week? Check out what community events are happening in the north.

Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to 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.

16 days of activism

Hume council is marking 16 days of activism against gender based violence with a calendar of events for the community. The calendar of events will kick off on Thursday, November 25 with a children’s storytime livestream from the Hume Libraries Facebook page at 10am. Residents are also encouraged to contribute to the ‘Changemaking Women in Hume’ photo exhibition by sharing an image of a special woman in their life who has made a positive impact from Thursday.

Details: www.hume.vic.gov.au/16days

Waste community conversations

Hume council is consulting with the community to guide their Hume Waste Strategy. The sessions will be held on Wednesday, December 1 and Thursday, December 2 from 7pm – 8pm. The event is free and registration is encouraged.

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Exploring healthier masculinities

Hume council is hosting a free range of activities to support the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The event will be held from 7pm to 8pm on Wednesday, December 8.

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Nutrition education & skills training

Hume council has partnered with oz harvest to bring their Nest program to Home, where you can learn cooking skills in a friendly, fund and supportive way. The session is free and will run from 10am to 12pm on Monday, December 13.

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Symbiosis exhibition

This stark series of photographs that explore the relationship between a mother and daughter, against deeper themes of death and regeneration in nature is available to view until Saturday, January 15, 2022. The series of images are available to view for free, and are presented by Hume Arts Youth Award 2020 recipient, Filipe Filihia.

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