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Northern community calendar

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

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.

Craft Market

On Saturday, December 4 from 10am to 2pm, there will be a craft market at Bridgewater Lake, 9 Wedgewood Road, Roxburgh Park. Items available for purchase include homemade and crafted items, great Christmas gift ideas, Devonshire teas. Free entry and car parking.

■ Peter, 0419 028 518

Whittlesea Christmas carols

Whittlesea council is holding its 2021 carols as a live event at Terrace Lawn, Civic Centre, and will also livestream the event on Friday, December 10. Gates open 6pm, show from 7.30pm, and ticketing information will be available on council’s website.

■ https://bit.ly/3kZFEqW

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.

■ https://bit.ly/3odmzm2

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.

■ https://bit.ly/3BZtbJG

Nutrition education & skills training

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

■ https://bit.ly/3DmikuM

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