COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Northern suburbs

Thanks for asking

First Impressions Youth Theatre will perform its latest work, Thanks for Asking, starting February 26 at Woodstock Theatre, South Morang. The show evolved from young members asking: “What is something you never get asked but would like to be?”

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Craigieburn art on show

Craigieburn Art Group is holding its 25th exhibition at the Craigieburn function rooms, 127 Craigieburn Road West, on Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March1, 10am until 5pm. Admission is free and artists will give demonstrations from 11am on both days.

■ Kathy, 9306 8600

Grow your own food

Back by popular demand, electricity distributor Jemena and Landcare Australia are hosting a free Live. Grow. Explore. community day for its third year. Star of the show will be TV gardener Vasili Kanidiadis and there’ll be a feast of family fun; free food; and environmental and energy awareness workshops. Interact and learn on the ‘sustainability trail’, with great prizes. It’s at Living Legends at Woodlands Historic Park, Oaklands Road, Greenvale, on Sunday, March 15, 11am-4pm.

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Playgroup and occasional care

The new Galada kindergarten at 10a Forum Way, Epping North (in Aurora estate), is now open. Enrol your child in a playgroup or for occasional care. Places are limited.

■ Geny, 9407 6205 or geny.davis@ymca.org.au

Thomastown by twilight

The Totally Thomastown Twilight Market is on February 27, 4-8pm, with food and craft stalls, live music, free children’s activities. Stallholders wanted. Apply at www.tnh.org.au or email manager@tnh.org.au

■ Justine, 8376 6939

Stay cool

Find out low-cost ways to keep your home cooler through summer, including low-cost options for renters, on February 17. Learn how to keep heat out, different shading options and staying cool without relying on an air-conditioner. Energy saving freebies will be handed out. At The Age Library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows.

■ 9205 2473

Back to black and white

Visit the National Seniors Greensborough branch on Tuesday, February 17, 10am, at Greensborough RSL, 111 Main Street, where Dorothy Baker will speak about her television experiences in the medium’s early days. Bookings not required. All over-50s are welcome.

■ David, 9459 0653

Get babies on track

Having trouble feeding your baby? Come to Whittlesea council’s drop-in sessions for parents on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Epping, Epping North and Mernda, and get advice from a health professional. No appointment required.

■ 9404 8888 or email mch@whittlesea.vic.gov.au.

Sustain our suburbs

Join the celebration that helps sustain a nation this February. It’s the Sustainable Living Festival, running all around Victoria until February 28. Hume council is hosting several sustainability events this month, highlighting its Enviro Champions program.

For more details go to www.slf.org.au

■ 9341 6510 or www.hume.vic.gov.au