Touch of magic
A Family Fun Night on Friday, June 27, at Epping’s Kidspace indoor playground will raise money for SIDs and Red Nose Day. Cost for families is $25, which covers entry, a light dinner and a performance by magician Tom Credible. Register online at www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au
■ RSVP Kathy Ball on 0429 190 150
Planting in the park
There are corners of Quarry Hills Park many locals have never explored. A community tree-planting day on Sunday, June 29, will give people the chance to discover the secret garden in this unique bushland. Planting gets under way at 10am. Participants are asked to wear sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen if sunny and a rain coat if wet. All tools and gloves will be supplied and light refreshments will be available. The location is 105 Hunters Lane, South Morang (Melway 183 D1).
■ 9401 0539 or email info@whittlesea.vic.gov.au to register
Plan for twilight market
The Totally Thomastown Twilight Market team will hold a planning meeting on Monday, June 30, from 2-4pm at the Thomastown Neighbourhood House. The aim of the meeting is to decide the kind of stalls the market should have, the food and produce to be sold, and the performers and musicians people want to see and hear. The group will hold regular meetings and is seeking wider community input.
■ manager@tnh.org.au or call 8376 6939
Yarn bombing
Ever wanted to get involved in the urban art trend of wrapping poles in coloured wool? On Tuesday, July 3, from 10am until 4pm, Edge – Services for Young People at Westfield Plenty Valley will be giving free knitting lessons for people aged 14-18 so they can knit up a storm of colours to wrap the poles outside Mill Park library. All materials provided, but booking’s essential.
■ Sonia 9404 8800 or email baseline@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Learn about first Australians
NAIDOC Week in Whittlesea will offer locals the chance to join a guided tour of the Keelbundoora Scarred Tree and Heritage Trail at RMIT University’s Bundoora West campus. The tour is on Wednesday, July 9, 10am-1pm. The university is home to six scarred trees which form the trail, itself a creative interpretation of the resource- harvesting techniques practised by generations of Aborigines. Join Wurundjeri elders for the tour, find out how to identify local bush tucker, and learn about Aboriginal land management.
