A JOYFUL TIME OF YEAR
Organised by Whittlesea Business Group, the Christmas on Church night is a fun and free event offering plenty of activities for families, including a visit from Santa, face painting, jumping castle, a sword-swallowing performer, children’s petting zoo, balloons, and more than 20 home-made and local craft and activity stalls. On tomorrow, 5.30-7.30pm, at Church Street, Whittlesea.
■ Call Alexandra on 9716 3268
SPEAK FREELY
If you’re nervous about your English language skills and have difficulties in social settings, join English Language Cafe to improve your skills in a welcoming and inclusive setting. On Monday, December 3, 11am at Mill Park library, 394 Plenty Road. Free.
■Call 9437 8189
POSE WITH SANTA
Visit the Centre Court at Westfield Plenty Valley and have your photo taken with Santa for a unique Christmas gift for family and friends. Remember to bring your letter to Santa and post it in the special mailbox. Various times, until December 24, at 415 McDonalds Road, Mill Park. Photo gift packs range from $28.95 to $49.95.
■ westfield.com.au/plentyvalley or call 9404 4511
COUNTRY VIBES
Get ready for some great live acts at the Whittlesea Country Music Festival. Starts with a free street party in Church Street, with stalls, animal nursery, face-painting, boot scooting and other fun activities for children. Two stages will run from 10am to 4pm, featuring great country music, a buskers’ challenge and talent showcase. From 5-9.30pm, there’s a free Twilight with the Stars concert at the Whittlesea Cricket Ground with performances by Jetty Road, Christie Lamb, Greg Champion and headliner Glenn Shorrock of The Little River Band. Fireworks are at 9pm. On Saturday, February 8. Free.
■ whittleseacountrymusicfestival.com.au
CRAFT TOTE
If your children need a bag for their library books or a travel bag when going on day trips these school holidays, then take them along to this workshop where they can decorate a handy bag to carry their belongings. This travel tote craft session requires bookings. On January 8 at 2pm, Thomastown library, 52 Main Street.
■ Call 9464 1864
