Twilight market call
Stallholders are wanted for a Totally Thomastown Twilight Market on the Fridays of October 3, November 7 and December 5, from 4-7pm outdoors at TRAC.
■ 8376 6939.
Talk business on the bus
A special bus has been set up at Broadmeadows today offering free mentoring and one-on-one advice about starting or improving a small business. Call 13 22 15. Tomorrow at 6pm, Whittlesea council hosts a seminar about understanding financial statements. Cost $20; details: 9217 2278. Watch for a follow-up on September 1. Book a free one-hour session on ‘starting your own business’, 9am-4.30pm, Monday, September 1, at Whittlesea council office, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang.
Inform your vote
Hear from election candidates about their parties’ policies on domestic violence, homelessness, financial security and more. Labor, Liberal and Greens will answer questions from 8-10am on Thursday at Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, 35 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang.
■ 9217 2192
Wollert childcare needs
A second community information session will be held to discuss a new child and family centre at Wollert, 10am-noon, Saturday, August 30, at Epping Views Family and Community Centre, 15 Lyndarum Drive, Epping North.
■ 9404 8879
Rummage that boot
Rescue, recycle and reuse are the three Rs of trash and treasure markets. Greenbrook Community House’s car boot and suitcase rummage sale is on again next month. Stalls $10 or $4 for a spot. Saturday, September 20, 10am-2pm, Greenbrook Community House, 40 McFarlane Crescent, Epping. Book with Liz Walker at greenbrookch@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
■ 9408 0916
Pick a parrot
Grab your binoculars and spot a variety of birds at the Galgi Ngaark grasslands, from 8.45-10.30am on Sunday, August 31. Meet at O’Herns Road gate, off Hume Highway, Somerton. Leave dogs at home.
■ 0429 386 102
Labour of love
Create a community garden, and share its fruits, with Maria of My Green Garden, who will talk about seed growing techniques, 9.30am-noon on Sunday, August 31, at Creeds Farm Living and Learning Centre, 2 Snugburgh Way, Epping. Booking essential.
