FINAL MOMENTS
Created by composer and artist Dylan Sheridan, Terminal is an opera that explores ideas of genetic memory, recurring dreams and the relationship between personal and collective health. There is no singing; the sound world is comprised of interactions between live and pre-recorded sound. Until Sunday at Northcote Town Hall. Cost: $15.
■ http://www.dylansheridan.com
GET SOCIALLY ACTIVE
Learn how to boost your business through social media and search engine marketing, optimisation and web analytics at a Small Business Victoria workshop on Wednesday, May 14. From 5.30-9pm at Whittlesea council offices, Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. Cost $30.
■ 9217 2278
DUE NORTH
Whittlesea, Nillumbik, Banyule, Moreland and Darebin residents are invited to tell their story as part of Yarra Plenty Regional Library’s ”Wikinorthia”. The online portal will be a place to share personal reminiscences or local histories about schools, businesses or organisations. Genealogists with family history related to the area, including local Anzac stories, are encouraged to take part. Learn more during an information session on
Thursday, May 15. From 10.30-11.30am
at Mill Park library.
■ 9217 2174
GOT THE BLUES
John Doutch from the Council of the Ageing will host a free session about depression for seniors. Learn how to prevent and respond to depression in people aged 55 and older. The talk will be webcast live from Whittlesea council
offices in South Morang to the Mill Park library, as part of the development of a virtual seniors village. Venue preference must be indicated when booking. It’s on Wednesday, May 14, from 12.30-2.30pm.
■ 9407 5913
SWAP IT
Update your children’s wardrobe and toy collection at a free swap party in Mernda. Bring up to 10 clean, quality items of clothing, toys and books suitable for children aged up to 5 years. Leftover
items will be donated to charity. The swap is on Friday, May 16, 7-8.30pm, at Mernda Village Community Activity Centre.
■ 9401 0579
FLOCK TOGETHER
Help take note of our feathered friends as part of the Merri Creek Birdwatch Survey. New members, including beginners, are welcome. Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars. The next meeting is Sunday, May 25, from 8.45-10.30am, at Epping’s Bababi Marning grasslands in Cooper Street. Meet near the Istrian Club.
■ 0429 386 102
STRIKE A POSE
Want to learn how to capture that perfect photograph? Craigieburn Camera Club meets on the third Saturday of every month. The next meeting is at Craigieburn library from 11am-1pm on May 17.
■ 9356 6980
