Crafty work: Come and join classes on sewing, art, crochet, knitting, photography, tai chi and yoga at Bundoora Community Centre in Noorong Avenue, Bundoora. Details: call 9467 6305.
Food ticket: Become qualified and gain practical experience with two accredited units from the Certificate II in Hospitality, at Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education, corner Asquith and Sturdee streets, Reservoir. Details: call 9462 6077. June 7, 14 and 21.
Childcare help: Three-hour occasional childcare sessions are on offer at the Lalor Living and Learning Centre, 47A French Street, Lalor. Available for children five or under. Details: call 9465 5162.
Business tips: Workshops to help small business will be held at Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, South Morang this month. Seminars include budgeting and forecasting, at 6pm, Wednesday, May 9; improving cash flow and profitability, at 6pm, Wednesday, May 16, and starting your business, 5.30pm, Wednesday, May 23. All sessions are presented by private sector specialists. Details: visit business.vic.gov.au/workshops.
Respite arts: Suitable is a fully accessible program of drawing, animation and video-making every Saturday from 1pm to 5pm, at Creeds Farm Living and Learning Centre, corner Redding Rise and Snugburgh Way, Epping North. This DHS-funded respite activity is for people living with a disability in the City of Whittlesea, but anyone is welcome. Cost is $5 a week. Details: call 9326 9970 or email rose@wildatheart.org.au.
Watercolour class: Learn how to work with watercolours. Beginner’s kit available for $120 or bring your own equipment. Classes from Monday, July 16, for eight weeks, from 1pm to 3pm at 47 Lambourn Road, Watsonia. Cost is $100. Details: contact Watsonia Neighbourhood House on 9434 6717.
Press Paws: Bring your pooch to the RSPCA Million Paws Walk on Sunday, May 20, at Whittlesea Public Gardens, Barry Road, Lalor. Starts 9am. Details: visit
Bonsai lesson: The next meeting of the Northern Suburbs Bonsai Club will be at 7.30pm in the meeting room at Lalor Library, May Road, Lalor. Bring a tree and get advice on how to work on it. All are welcome. Details: visit northernsuburbsbonsaiclub.com. May 10.
