Herb garden tips
Join sustainable-gardening expert Mariette Tuohey on March 28 from 10-11.30am as she explains how to build a wicking bed and demonstrates the best way to grow a herb garden. The free workshop is being run by Western Water and Sunbury Neighbourhood House. Outside Vic’s Food and Wine, at 69 O’Shannassy Street, Sunbury.
Wicking garden beds
Learn to build a wicking (or self-watering) garden bed while you help construct some for the Kenley Court Neighbourhood House in Meadow Heights on Wednesday, March 18, from 10am until 2pm. Drinks and a barbecue lunch are provided.
■ Leanne, 9309 8435
Musos wanted
The Western Region Concert Band is calling for new members who can play percussion, brass or saxophone. Rehearsals are held on Saturdays from 9am in the Errington Community Centre, Princess Street, St Albans.
■ Eddie, 9687 6644
Rose Garden open days
The Tibetan Buddhist Society is inviting the community to relax and unwind during its Rose Garden open days on March 21 and 22 from 10am-4pm. Experts will be on hand offering tips on organic, water-wise and sustainable gardening. For groups of eight or more people, $10 per person will cover the cost of entry, Devonshire tea, temple and garden tours. Tibetan Buddhist Society, 1425 Mickleham Road (access via Cookes Road), Yuroke.
■ 9333 1770
Twilight market
Stallholders are wanted for the next Totally Thomastown twilight market, on March 27 from 4-8pm. The free market features food stalls, live music and family fun.
■ Justine, 8376 6939
National Youth Week
For National Youth Week (April 10-19), Whittlesea council’s youth team, Baseline for Young People, is looking for students in years 7 to 10 who are young creatives keen to run art workshops, musicians to entertain shoppers at Westfield Plenty Valley or organisers to help plan and run local events during the week.
■ 9404 8800 or email baseline@whittlesea.vic.gov.au for more information.
Fitness challenge
Join in a free six-week fitness challenge beginning March 17. Call Sue for locations.
■ 0438 825 643
