Trace your Scots ancestors
Joy Roy, of the Genealogy Society of Victoria, will be on hand to teach participants how to access records using Scotlandspeople – a website that helps to trace Scottish ancestors. Joy’s two-hour, adults-only (witchcraft is on the agenda) talk is tomorrow, 10am-noon, at Sunbury library, 44 Macedon Street, Sunbury.
Emotional IQ
Understand emotional intelligence and how to help youngsters manage their feelings at this two-hour seminar. Gianna Mazzone, of Parentzone Anglicare, will talk to parents and early-years educators tomorrow, 7-9pm, at the Mernda village community centre, 70 Mernda Drive, Mernda.
■ 9404 8865
Wipeout woody weeds
Friends of Merri Creek will tackle the third of five blocks to be weeded at Campbellfield’s Cooper Street grasslands.
Block B at Bababi Marning is the ‘target’ on Sunday, August 10, 10am-12.30pm. Meet at gate opposite 111 Metrolink Circuit (Road Runner factory), between Transit Drive and Connection Drive, Campbellfield (
Melway 180 K12). Park on the factory side and check parking signs. Snacks provided.
www.mcmc.org.au or call Ray, 0422 989 166
First aid savvy
A first aid course starts at Thomastown Neighbourhood House on Monday, August 11.
■ 8376 6939
Managing diabetes
Diabetes and You is a two-session course offered by Dianella Community Health to give people the knowledge and skills to manage their diabetes. The courses are at Craigieburn and Broadmeadows venues.
■ 1300 786 450
Fair food fare
A representative from the not-for-profit, healthy-food advocacy group Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance will talk about “fair food” at a Hume Enviro Champions meeting next Wednesday, August 13, 6-8pm, at Just Planet Café, 37 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury. Supper is provided.
Cuppa with a friend
If you’re feeling lonely or isolated, join Cath and her coffee group for a chat and afternoon tea from 1pm, Thursdays, at the Tullamarine Community House,
30 Carol Grove, Tullamarine.
■ 9338 9072
