CRAFTY WORKS
Craigieburn’s Highlands Retirement Village is holding its second art and craft exhibition. All items were produced by the village’s residents and include painting, photography and woodwork. Some items are for sale. The exhibition at 236-238 Waterview Boulevard, Craigieburn, is open 10am-2pm, Saturday and Sunday. Free entry. The village open day is also on Saturday.
■ Call 8364 0500 or 8364 0781
IN THE NET
Netball Victoria’s NetSetGo program is a great way for youngsters aged 5-17 to try out netball and learn new skills. Runs Wednesdays, 4.30-5.30pm. NetSetGo and the Plenty Valley Netball Association also run Saturday morning classes and junior netball competitions for players aged 10-17, from 11.30am-12.30pm. Bundoora Netball and Sports Centre (RMIT) is at McKimmies Road, Bundoora. Cost: $3 per session.
■ Call Sue on 9464 0043
LET’S TALK BUSINESS
Developing contacts is essential to business success. Whittlesea council offers Coffee and Connect sessions to allow business owners and operators to meet and share information, ideas, resources and opportunities. Participants can also promote their business, products and services. It’s on Friday, February 21, 9-10.30am, at Whittlesea council offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. Free, but registration required.
■ Call 9217 2278
HELP YOURSELF
The Craigieburn arthritis self-help group meets third Wednesday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm. The group welcomes new members to its next meeting on February 19. Guide Hall, Hamilton Street, Craigieburn. Free.
■ Call Jo on 9359 5515 or Brenda on 9308 4456
LET THERE BE ROCK
Offering free popular children’s entertainment, Rockin’ @ Redleap concert features the Octonauts, the Anthony DeMasi Magic Show, Karaoke 4 Kids, art workshops, animal petting zoo, and face painting. On Sunday, February 23, from 3-6pm, at Redleap Reserve, Redleap Avenue, Mill Park.
■ Call 9217 2174
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
This year’s Craigieburn Community Festival will feature a kite display and kite-making workshops. The festival includes live music, the Craigieburn art show, CFA torchlight parade, food and market stalls, children’s activities and fireworks. It runs on Saturday, February 22, 3-10pm, and the next day, Sunday, from noon-5pm. D.S Aitken Reserve, Craigieburn. Free.
■ Details: visit hume.vic.gov.au
SAVE POWER
Learn where energy is used in your home and how to make sense of your energy bills in this workshop, which is part of an English-as- second-language class. However, all residents are welcome to attend. On Wednesday, February 19, 1-2pm, at Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park. Free, but registration essential.
■ Call 9205 2473
