What’s on your plate?
Take a photo of what’s on your plate while eating out at one of Whittlesea’s many restaurants and cafes or while cooking with local produce to win great prizes. Upload your picture to Instagram and use the hashtag #discoverwhittlesea and ‘name the location’ where you were dining when the photo was taken, or where you bought the produce. Competition closes February 13.
Environment champions wanted
Find out about joining Hume’s free sustainability leadership program, which is a great opportunity to get to know local people, learn new skills and take action to create a more sustainable Hume City. There’s an information night at Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows, on February 11, from 7-8.30pm, and the program starts
on February 25. It teaches communications, project management and advocacy skills then supports participants to take action.
■ 9205 2310
Rose garden working bee
The Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden in Green Street, Bulla, will be the target of a working bee on Saturday, February 7, from 10.30am–2.30pm. Bring boots, gloves and lunch to share. All welcome.
■ Call Helen 9205 2306
Twilight market
Come along to the Totally Thomastown Twilight Market from 4-8pm on February 27 and browse stalls of food and crafts while enjoying live music from around the world and free children’s activities.
■ Justine 8376 6939
Artists need to earn a living, too
Learn how to turn your creative interest into a business with freelance artist Callum Preston from 1-4pm on February 12. Callum is a street artist and graphic designer for streetwear fashion labels. He recently designed and compiled two books for local Melbourne bands, Parkway Drive and Something for Kate.
■ Sonia 9404 8800
Keep cool
A workshop in Broadmeadows will discuss low-cost ways to keep your home cooler though summer, including temporary options that work for renters. You’ll learn how to keep out heat, about different shading options and staying cool without relying on airconditioning. Energy-saving freebies will also be handed out. At The Age Library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, on February 17.
■ 9205 2473
LEAP day trip in Geelong
Whittlesea council’s LEAP members can enjoy a day trip to Geelong’s waterfront from 8.30am-5pm on January 27. Includes a one-hour cruise around Corio Bay, with commentary on the waterfront’s history.
■ 9407 5913
Sustainable living festival
Join the celebration that sustains a nation at the Sustainable Living Festival, from February 7-28. Hume City Council is hosting several events in the municipality. Go to www.slf.org.au for more details.
■ 9341 6510
Mentoring for small business
Local business owners can get free professional one-on-one advice from an experienced business mentor by booking one of six one-hour sessions available on February 2. You can get valuable advice on a range of business matters.
■ 9217 2278.
