Be safer on the roads
A road safety forum from 6pm, May 27, at Hume Global Learning Centre, Craigieburn, will present perspectives from Victoria Police, Fit2Drive, Road Trauma Support Services and the State Emergency Service.
■ Carmen, 9205 2437
Creating healthy events
Learn how to complete the ‘co-ordinate and create’ phases of the Healthy Together achievement program tomorrow, 9.30am-12.30pm, at Whittlesea council offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. This seminar is recommended for school and early-childhood services staff.
■ Adele, 9217 2531
Strategies for kids who worry
Fear and anxiety are part of a normal range of emotions, but what can parents do to help children who worry too much? This practical session is for parents and carers of children up to nine years old and is on Thursday, 7-8pm, at Whittlesea council offices, South Morang.
■ Gianna, 9404 8865
Merrifield Family Fun Day
To celebrate the unveiling of Merrifield’s display village, residents and visitors are invited to attend a family event at the new site on Donnybrook Road, Mickleham, from Saturday, 11am-4pm. Merrifield developers MAB and Gibson Property Group have created a $1. 3million park, which includes state-of-the-art play and sports equipment for kids of all ages, including slides and swings. There’s also a barbecue area with seating, shelter and toilets.
■ Helen, 9205 2306
Plant lemon trees
The Lemon Tree Project is about creating a place for neighbours to congregate and share, starting with a simple lemon tree. The project has grown so that lemon trees are springing up well beyond the Hume area and the organisation is now looking for more committee members. If you’re interested, contact Jodi via email.
■ jodi@everydayinthegarden.com
Practical women’s business
An information night has been organised for refugee and migrant women living in Hume and Whittlesea who want to start a small business. The session is next Thursday, May 21, 10.30am-noon, at Whittlesea council offices, South Morang. Run by the Brotherhood of St Laurence, Stepping Stones is a small business program that offers mentoring, training and support to help refugee and migrant women develop new skills and increase participation in business and community.
■ Rebecca, 0428 906 935 or email rmeddings@bsl.org.au
New vintage sales
Melbourne Polytechnic will hold its annual Northern Estate wine sale on Saturday at its Epping campus, corner of Cooper Street and Dalton Road, Epping, 10am until 3pm. Oak barrels will be available for purchase.
Market your business
Stop advertising and start sharing. That’s the message from John Paul Fischbach, chief executive of the Auspicious Arts Incubator. Learn the three most common marketing mistakes made by small businesses in Whittlesea as well as five tips to use immediately to grow your business, to gain more profit, more support, more fans, more word of mouth and better social media engagement. The seminar is at Whittlesea council offices, South Morang, on Thursday, May 21, 5.30-8.30pm.
■ Bookings, 9217 2278
