CELEBRATE THE REGION’S FINEST
The Sunbury Wine and Food Festival offers wine from the Sunbury region as well as food and entertainment for the whole family. Performers include James Blundell, Buddy England and the Vi-Queenz. A free commuter bus runs to and from Sunbury station to Rupertswood Mansion, 3 Macedon Street, Sunbury, on Sunday, October 27, from 11am. Tickets: $15 inclusive of tasting glass (pre-purchased online) or $20 at door. Children under 16 free.
FLASHBULB MOMENT
Fancy brushing up on your skills as a shutterbug? Want to share ideas of capturing the perfect shot? Then join the Craigieburn Camera Club to find out about camera equipment and techniques, participate in events and contribute to the club’s Facebook page. All experience levels welcome. The club is suited to adults aged 18 or older. On Saturday, October 19, 11am-noon, at Craigieburn library, 75-95 Central Park Avenue. Free.
■ Call 9356 6980
FRIENDS FROM BEYOND
Friends of Will Will Rook is a community group that helps to preserve the Will Will Rook cemetery. The cemetery has records of burials dating back to 1854. John Murray Peck, one of the four partners of the Cobb & Co coach company, is among those buried there. The group has been meeting to restore and tidy up the cemetery and would like others to help with the project and be part of the group. It meets on Monday, October 21, 11am-noon, at The Age Library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows. Free.
■ Call 9356 6900
A HISTORY OF RACEWEAR
Wear a fabulous frock, a statement hat or your own millinery creation to celebrate the Spring Racing Carnival and learn about the history of the Melbourne Cup’s Fashions on the Field at this event. Ann Dixon will present a history of the race and its Fashions On the Field competition with examples of fashionable wear from the 1860s to the present day. On Wednesday, October 23, 2pm-3pm, at Lalor library, 2A May Road, Lalor. Free.
■ Call 9465 2353
FOR THE KIDS
To celebrate Children’s Week, the City of Whittlesea is hosting an Early Years Expo. Children will be able to enjoy an activity while their parents meet the council’s early- years staff. On Wednesday, October 23, 10am-noon, at Westfield Plenty Valley shopping centre, 415 McDonalds Road, Mill Park. Free.
■ Call 9404 8865
FLOWER POWER
Join local Russell Best for this Wildflowers of Whittlesea walk, where you can learn about some of the native wildflowers on show in Whittlesea in spring. On Saturday, October 26, 10.30am-12.30pm. Bookings essential. Free.
■ Call 9217 2042
