HOLY BARGAINS
Buy a plant for the garden, a delicious homemade cake, hot chocolate made from white chocolate powder with rose or some great books at the Craigieburn Uniting Church fete. There will be arts and crafts, cooking with spices and seasonings, bric-a-brac and a sausage sizzle. Corner of Dianne and Rayfield avenues, on Saturday from 9am-1pm.
■ stthomas.unitingchurch.org.au
RUN TO RAISE MONEY
Join the Hume Relay For Life to raise money for the Cancer Council. The overnight community event features teams of 10 to 15 people in a relay-style walk or run. It also has free entertainment, prizes and ceremonies. Breakfast is provided, and participants can camp overnight if they choose. There are no age limitations or fitness requirements. On Friday, March 28, at Northcorp Boulevard, Broadmeadows. Cost: $20. Register online.
■ Call Kavi, 0487 700 509 or visit relayforlife.org.au
ALL FOR GROWTH
Aimed at manufacturers, this ‘selling direct to public’ session is designed to help stimulate growth. A local manufacturer will speak about what it means for businesses. There will be an open discussion on how Whittlesea council can support manufacturers selling direct to the public. On Tuesday, March 25, from 6-9pm, at Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, 35 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. Free.
■ Call 9217 2278
FAIR PLAY
As part of National Playgroup Week, this Running An Effective Playgroup workshop provides an overview of how all families can get the most from their playgroup experience. Facilitated by Playgroup Victoria, the session is recommended for playgroup organisers and leaders. On Wednesday, March 26, from 7-9pm, at Shop MM9, first floor, Westfield Plenty Valley, 415 McDonalds Road, Mill Park. Free.
■ Call 9404 8864
BREAKFAST NEWS
As part of the Hume Business Breakfast series, guest speaker Andrew Holden, editor of The Age, will talk about the introduction of digital technology and the significant shift in how people read the news. He will discuss how a traditional newspaper business can move with the technology-fuelled consumer and how business owners can apply this thinking to their business models and marketing. On Friday, March 28, from 7am at The Meadows, 80 Northcorp Boulevard, Broadmeadows. Cost: $55 a person. RSVP by Monday, March 24.
■ Call 9205 2835
IN THE BIZ
Planning to start a business? Whittlesea council is hosting a business workshop to provide the essential advice for turning a dream into a successful business. Topics covered will be how to assess the viability of the idea, identifying the best business structures, marketing and finance, preparing a business plan and the resources available to help new business operators. A voucher for one free mentoring session is provided to all participants. On Wednesday, March 26, from 5.30-9pm at Whittlesea council offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. Cost: $30.
■ Call 9217 2278
