Foster carers needed
Ever thought about fostering children needing to live away from their families due to neglect, abuse or family crisis? Find out if it’s for you at an information night in Preston tomorrow (Wednesday) from 7 to 8.30pm. Phone Anglicare Broadmeadows for an information kit and venue details.
■ Kay, 9301 5200
Residents to help plan Mernda
The next Mernda Residents Association meeting will be on Thursday, 6.30-7.30pm, at the Jindi Family and Community Centre, 48 Breadalbane Avenue, Mernda. Have your say about the present and future of Mernda town centre, Mernda rail, Mernda P-12, Mernda South Primary School, Mayfield Park, pedestrian and bike paths, postal services and the Plenty River.
Youth Week
Join in National Youth Week activities in Hume and Whittlesea until April 19. At The Edge, Plenty Valley, there will be a post-it note display, where young people can fill out post-it notes answering the question: ‘What makes you happy?’ And there will be a photo booth, light painting workshops and DIY craft.
■ 9404 8800
De-weed banks, spruce up creek
Friends of Merri Creek will hold the second of five weeding days on Sunday, 10am-12.30pm. Get the immediate reward of liberating this native grassland from broom, gorse and briar rose, and see the big mob of kangaroos living there. Light refreshments available. Meet at gate opposite 111 Metrolink Circuit, Campbellfield.
■ Ray, 0422 989 166
Whittlesea’s got talent
Calling singers, dancers, bands, duos, trios, comedians and poets … a talent showcase with industry judges and guest performers is coming to Whittlesea in May and June, with great prizes and the chance to get your act staged. Email your name, age and a brief description of your act to whittlesea@fasttracktalent.com.au or phone 1300 327 801. The council is also calling on young people interested in planning, promoting and being part of the backstage crew to help stage the show.
■ 9404 8800
Hume Volunteer Expo
Hume Volunteer Expo will feature more than 50 organisations and 200 volunteer opportunities on April 29, 11am-4pm, at Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows. Exhibitors will include community groups, local government, charities and environment organisations. Meet current volunteers and talk to them about their experiences.
www.hume.vic.gov.au/volunteering
