Daring art
Showcasing the work of artists living, working or learning in the Darebin municipality, the Darebin Art Show exhibition features contemporary visual arts and crafts of varying disciplines and mediums. Runs until February 16 at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre, 7-27 Snake Gully Drive, Bundoora. Free. \
■ Call 9496 1060 or visit bundoorahomestead.com
Decorate the halls
Get the children creating their own Christmas decorations at this arts and crafts event. The free session will also include a visit from a grouchy Christmas favourite, the Grinch. On Tuesday, December 10, from 10am-1pm, outside Kmart, at Plenty Valley Westfield, 415 McDonalds Road, Mill Park.
■ westfield.com.au/plentyvalley
Summer fun
‘Totally Thomastown Summer Sizzler’ is a free family fun day. Bring the children so they can see a fire truck, meet the firefighters or have their faces painted. This Saturday, 10am-1pm, at 52 Main Street, Thomastown.
■ Call 8376 6939
In the spirit
A Christmas Morning is a chance to bring along children and celebrate the spirit of the festive season with the St Francis School Choir. There will be a visit from Santa. On Monday, December 9, from 11am, at Mill Park library, 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park.
■ Call 9437 8189
Restore your waistline
If the festive season wreaks havoc on your waistline, then this session is for you. Hosted by Kate Wilkinson, of Plenty Valley Community Health, the free event will teach you how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and still be able to attend those Christmas parties. Learn, too, of some healthy options for a Christmas Day feast. On Thursday, December 12, at Lalor library, 2 May Road, Lalor.
■ Call 9465 2353
Detox your home
If you need to dispose of hazardous household chemicals, such as pesticides, detergents, solvents and weed killers, you can register for this free drop-off on Saturday, December 14. Registration is essential.
■ Call 1800 353 233
Carols in the park
Gather your friends and family for this free Carols by Candlelight event, which also has art workshops and an animal petting farm. At , Mill Park, on Friday, December 13, from 7-9.30pm.
■ Call 9217 2174
