Play to learn
As part of Playgroup Victoria’s Library Week, Thomastown Library is hosting a fun afternoon of sensory play and stories for preschool-aged children. The session includes storytelling, games, finger puppets, finger plays and play dough activities. All playgroups and preschoolers welcome.
Thursday, August 15, from 1pm-3pm, at 52 Main Street, Thomastown. Free. Details: call 9464 1864.
Best thing since sliced bread
The annual Well Bread Festival returns in all its doughy splendour. You can bake and break bread with people of diverse cultures, and learn about the cultural importance of this simple food. You can also share your stories and sample bread from around the globe.
Sunday, August 18, from 11am-4pm at Greenbrook Community House, 40 McFarlane Crescent, Epping. Free. Details: call 9217 2174.
Singing their praises
The Choir of Hope and Inspiration, formerly the Choir of Hard Knocks, has been highly acclaimed for its hard work, talent and commitment since its inception in 2006, with a slew of honours including Logie and ARIA awards. Introduced to Australian audiences in the ABC documentary Choir of Hard Knocks, this musical ensemble will perform alongside school and community choirs.
Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre on Sunday, August 18, at 11am. At 35 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. Tickets: $14 a person. Details: visit pracc.com.au.
Attract the right kind
To learn how to make your garden a paradise for native birds, butterflies and frogs, families are invited to attend this free session on which plants and flowers and whatever else is needed to make your patch highly attractive for native fauna. You’ll also learn what benefits these creatures can bring to your backyard.
Sunday, August 18, 2pm-4pm, at Whittlesea Community Garden, Laurel Street, Whittlesea – opposite the cricket club. Bookings essential. Details: call 0407 699 775.
Robotic encounters
Join La Trobe University academic staff as they present a session on robotics, for adults and children. You’ll also get the chance to control and interact with real-life robots and have your questions on the future of robotics answered.
Tuesday, August 13, at 7pm at Mill Park Library, 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park. Free. Details: call 9437 8189.
