Walking Thomastown
Take a magical night-time journey through the culture and history of Thomastown and experience one of Whittlesea’s oldest suburbs in a new light during Walking Thomastown on Saturday, September 2, 6-9pm, from Main Street Recreation Reserve to Ziebell’s Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden.
■ arts.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/what-s-on/festivals-and-events/walking-thomastown-2023/
Bringing up Kids Expo
The Bringing up Kids Expo rings together local family support agencies and services in the one place to provide you with information on services, programs and events offered in the City of Whittlesea for your children and family. It’s on Tuesday, September 12, 10am-1pm at Mill Park Library, 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park.
■ familytraining@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Disability network meeting
The Whittlesea Disability Network will host a community meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 10.30am-1pm at the Fountain View Room, Whittlesea civic centre, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, The meeting is an opportunity for people with disabilities, carers, family members and supporters to connect with each other and learn about council’s work in the disability sector. Registration required.
■ www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1097221
Biophilia workshop
Learn about biophilia, or love of nature and living things during Whittlesea council’s sustainable communities workshop on Saturday, September 30, 10am-noon at the Fountain View Room, Whittlesea civic centre, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. Attendees will learn how biophilia can better help us protect and care for our planet. Registration required.
Level Up
Boost your resume and gain new skills with the Level Up program at Hume Global Learning Centre, Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn, on Wednesday, August 16, from noon-6pm. Aimed at young people aged 16-24. Bookings essential.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Level-Up-Program-Craigieburn-Hume-Youth-Services-662738708317#
Hume clean day
Getting rid of e-waste at the resource recovery centre at Bolinda, Road, Campbellfield, on Saturday, September 2, 8am-4pm, as part of Hume clean day. Items that can be dropped off include mattresses, couches, tyres, whitegoods and e-waste.
Working bee
Join in a working bee at the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden on Saturday, September 2, 10.30am-2.30pm. Please wear boots or sturdy shoes, a hat and gloves. At the corner of Bulla Road and Green Street, Bulla.
Small garden design
Join food production specialist, gardening educator and permaculture designer Kat Lavers to learn about small space garden design on Sunday, September 3, 10am-12.30pm, at Craigieburn Community Garden, Hamilton Street, Craigieburn. Registration required.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Small-Space-Garden-Design-651513413157#
Small business festival
The Hume Small Business Festival is on Wednesday, September 6, from 11am, at Town Hall Broadmeadows, 10 Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows. Open to new and existing small business owners.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Small-Business-Festival-2023-691401409227#
Women’s circle afternoon tea
Celebrate Women’s Health Week at Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park, on Saturday, September 9, 2-4pm. Join Women’s Health in the North for an afternoon tea and workshop discussing financial health.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Womens-Circle-Afternoon-Tea-669751694347#
Interfaith dinner
The Hume Interfaith Dinner is on Friday, September 15, 6-8pm at Hume Global Learning Centre, Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn. Guest speakers include Elsedeaq Mosque Imam, Sheikh Alaa Elzokm, Centre for Christianity and Sociaty ethos director Dr Gordon Preece and members of the Hume interfaith network,
■ 0477 177 920 or celiach@hume.vic.gov.au
Tour rural Hume
Explore Hume’s beautiful landscapes and hear from Hume’s land managers on land management techniques implemented in the municipality during the Rural Hume, Rural Home Bus Tour on Sunday, September 17, 9am-4pm.The tour will visit some of the best-loved private and public places in Hume and will include a catered lunch. Tour departs from Jack Mckenzie Community Centre, 11 Green Street, Bulla.
■ Cassandra Borg, 9205 2200, or cassandrab@hume.vic.gov.au.
Hearing checks
Hearing Australia are offering free 15-minute hearing checks for adults at Mickleham North Community Centre, 82-90 St Georges Boulevard, Mickleham, on Friday, September 22, 9am-3.30pm.
■ 9356 6440 or MicklehamNorthCC@hume.vic.gov.au
Mixed sports session
Are you wanting to try a new sport during spring school holidays? Join a mixed sports session at Hume Regional Hockey and Lacrosse Centre, 450 Grand Boulevard, Craigieburn, on Monday, September 25, 1-3pm. The session will include rugby, soccer and football. Bring along a sun smart hat and suitable closed toe shoes. Snacks and drinks provided. Suitable for ages 12-18.
■ 9205 2556, or youth@hume.vic.gov.au
Learn AFL
Are you interested in AFL? Hume Youth Services is hosting a skills development session for young people in Hume during the spring school holidays. Learn the basics of AFL, practice some skills, and even play a game. No prior skills required, and everyone is welcome!
Bring along a sun smart hat and suitable closed toe shoes. On Tuesday, September 26, 1-3pm, at Roxburgh Park Football Oval, 75 Lakeside Drive, Roxburgh Park. Suitable for aged 12-18.
■ 9205 2556, or youth@hume.vic.gov.au
Futsal tournament
Do you love futsal? Come play in Hume’s futsal tournament during spring school holidays, have fun and win prizes. On Wednesday, September 27, 10am-3pm, at Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre, 41-85 Tanderrum Way, Broadmeadows. Snack and drinks provided. Registration required.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Residents/Things-to-See-and-Do/Events/Events-Calendar/Futsal-Tournament
Whittlesea probus
The Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea will meet on Monday, September 4 at Whittlesea Bowls Club, from 9.30am. The guest speaker will be a local chemist addressing the changes introduced by the federal government. Visitors welcome.
■ Glenda Vincent, 0431 517 008, or Cheryl Manicolo, 9715 1420
Understanding cannabis
Gain an understanding of cannabis and its risks, and explore strategies to support communication with your child and increase their safety during an online session organised by Hume council on Thursday, August 31, 7-8.30pm. Registration essential.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Understanding-Cannabis-Supporting-Your-Teen-653449353607#
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.
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 10am – 11am.
■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.
■ 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
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, 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. Corner Toora Drive and Redan Court, two entrance access. All are welcome.
■Enquiries Eva Mazzei: emmmazzei@gmail.com
