GET CREATIVE
If your children have a penchant for paper, pastels and creating their own art, then sign them up for art classes where they can learn to paint and draw using different techniques and materials, including acrylic, watercolour and colour pencils. The eight-week course is suitable for people aged 10-18. Cost $120. Starts Monday, 5pm-6.30pm, at Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park.
■ Call 9205 2760
BECOME A FOSTER CARER
Anglicare Broadmeadows is hosting an evening information session for people interested in becoming a foster carer for children who need short- and long-term care due to neglect, abuse or a family crisis. It’s on Tuesday, February 4. Call to request an information kit that provides the address and time.
■ Phone Kay on 9301 5200
MADE WITH LOVE
Indulge your passion for cooking and learning new culinary techniques in this cookbook club. Share your tips, tricks and recipes, and borrow new and exciting books. It’s a great way to meet other food lovers. On Thursday, February 6, 6pm-7.30pm, at The Age Library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows. Free.
■ Call 9356 6900
GET JAMMIN’
Summer Jamboree is a weekend of music, games, sunsets and summer refreshments. The family friendly event features music from Melody Moon, Mighty Duke & the Lords, DJ Bilsby, Susy Blue and The Darjeelings. The event runs every Thursday and Friday, 5pm-9pm; Saturday, noon-9pm; and Sunday, noon-7pm until this Sunday. Free. Northcote Town Hall, 189 High Street.
■ Details: northcotetownhall.com.au
GOING COCONUTS
Join author Christine Schang for a talk about her new book Coconut Cracked Open, which details the great health benefits and properties of coconuts, as well as delicious recipe ideas. On Tuesday, February 11, from 6.30pm-7.30pm at Sunbury library, 44 Macedon Street, Sunbury. Free.
■ Call 9356 6970
JUST BREATHE
You can relax and improve your health and well-being by practising yoga. This friendly and gentle course will help you with all the basics you need to achieve yoga’s health benefits. This eight-week course is suitable for adults. Cost is $42. Starts Tuesday, February 4, 7pm-8pm, at Homestead Community and Learning Centre,
30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park.
■ Call 9205 2760
GET IT HAPPENING
Hume & Northern Happenings is a social group for people in their 40s and 50s living in the northern suburbs. It holds social functions fortnightly. The group welcomes new members for this year.
■ Call Alison on 9305 6684 or 0419 377 418
