What’s on your plate?
To win great prizes, take a photo of what’s on your plate while eating out at one of the many restaurants and cafes in Whittlesea or while cooking with local produce. Upload your picture to Instagram and use the hashtag #discoverwhittlesea then ‘Name the location’ where you were dining at the time the photo was taken, or where you bought the local produce. The competition closes on February 13.
Create a better Hume
On February 11, from 7-8.30pm, find out about joining Hume’s free sustainability leadership program – and take the opportunity to get to know local people, learn new skills and take action to create a more sustainable Hume. The program starts on February 25 and teaches communications, project management and advocacy skills, then supports participants to take action. It’s at Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows.
■ 9205 2310
Holy Child turns 50
Holy Child Catholic Parish in Dallas celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year. It’s seeking parishioners from 1965 to 2015 to celebrate and renew old friendships. A jubilee Mass will be celebrated on February15 at 11am at Holy Child Church, 227 Blair Street. A reunion mass will be held on March 15 at 10.30am also at
Holy Child.
■ Dawn, 9357 8873
Twilight market
Come to the Totally Thomastown Twilight Market on February 27 from 4-8pm and browse stalls of food and crafts while enjoying live music and free children’s activities. Local makers and crafters of handmade items are invited to apply for a stall at the marketvia www.tnh.org.au/ or by emailing manager@tnh.org.au
■ Justine, 8376 6939
Turn creativity to a living
Learn how to turn your creative interest into a business with freelance artist Callum Preston on February 12 from 1-4pm. Preston is a street artist and graphic designer for streetwear fashion labels.
■ Sonia, 9404 8800
How to keep cool
This workshop 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 heat out, different shading options and staying cool without always relying on an air-conditioner. At The Age Library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows, from February 17 at The Age Library, Broadmeadows.
■ 9205 2473
Living green
Join the celebration that sustains a nation this February at the Sustainable Living Festival being held across Victoria from February 7-28. Hume City Council is hosting several events in Hume. Go to
www.slf.org.au for more details.
■ 9341 6510
