FRIGHTFULLY GOOD FICTION
Before All Hallows Eve descends and witches come out to play, put on a ghoulish costume and take part in some spooky stories, games, songs and a craft activity at this all-ages Halloween twilight story-time. A prize will be awarded for best costume. On Tuesday, October 29, from 7pm-7.45pm, at Craigieburn library, 75-95 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn. Free.
* Call 9356 6980
ALL THE FUN OF THE SHOW
Discover country life at the 154th Whittlesea Show via the vast array of activities on offer, including an animal nursery, show jumping, alpaca display, vintage machinery display and woodchopping. Runs Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3, from 9am-5pm at Whittlesea Showgrounds, corner of Yea and McPhees roads, Whittlesea. Cost: $15 adults; $5 for children (six-14).
* Call 9716 2835
MINDING YOUR OWN BUSINESS
Get free advice about starting a business, finance or marketing at this free small-business mentoring event. Businesses can book in for one of six confidential one-on-one mentoring sessions with senior small business mentors, facilitators and advisers from Business Enterprise Centre Australia. This program is subsidised by AusIndustry, in partnership with Whittlesea, Banyule and Manningham councils. On Monday, November 4, from 9am-6.30pm at Whittlesea council offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang.
* Call 9217 2278
ON THE BARGAIN TRAIL
The National Garage Sale Trail enables you to either hold a garage sale or attend numerous garage sales on a single day. Hume council is a participant in the nationwide event. On Saturday, from 8am-5pm, at various locations throughout Hume.
KIDS’ DAY OUT
Celebrate Universal Children’s Day with the Active Kids Expo. On Sunday, 10am-3pm, Craigieburn Leisure Centre, 127-147 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn.
* Call 9205 2650
SWAPPING IT AROUND
Take part in Buy Nothing New Month at this mums’ and kids’ swap party. Mums can update their own wardrobe or find toys, books and clothes for children for free. Participants must bring along up to six unwanted items in good condition to swap for something else. On Thursday, October 31, from 10.45am-11.45am at the Craigieburn Child and Family Centre, 24-36 Cleveland Drive, Craigieburn.
* Register online at livegreenhume.eventbrite.com.au
THE BUSINESS OF SOCIAL MEDIA
If you want to discover how to use social media to effectively interact and engage with customers and promote your business online, then this free seminar is for you. On Wednesday, October 30, 6pm-8pm at Whittlesea council offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. Free.
