Winter hobbies
With cold weather taking hold, now is the perfect time to fi nd a new hobby. The Bundoora Community Centre, at Noorong Avenue, Bundoora, offers daytime classes in sewing, crochet, knitting, art and handicrafts, as well as belly dancing, Zumba, gentle
aerobics, pilates, tai chi and yoga. Details: call 9467 6305.
Art in public
An art exhibition being launched at Thomastown’s High Street precinct explores the connection between public space and personal experiences. Aboriginal country and western musician Gnarnayarrahe Waitairie
will perform at the launch of the Sites to be Seen public art exhibition at 1pm. Details: visit whittlesea.vic.gov.au. May 19, 1pm-2pm
Shimmy and shake
Women can learn the art of belly dancing at Peter Lalor Secondary College gym, Duncan Road, Lalor.
Classes cost $8 and take place on Tuesdays at 7pm
and Wednesdays at 10am. Children are welcome.
Details: call 0409 319 116.
Call for twitchers
Join the Friends of Merri Creek to complete surveys of birdlife along the Merri Creek. Meet at the gate on O’Herns Road, Somerton (off the Hume Highway, Epping) at 8.45am. BYO binoculars. Details: visit
home.vicnet.net.au/~fomc/. May 20
Paws for thought
Pooches of all shapes and sizes will turn out with their owners for the RSPCA Million Paws Walk at Whittlesea Public Gardens, Barry Road, Lalor, at 10am. All funds raised will go towards RSPCA programs, adoptions and campaigns. To register: visit millionpawswalk.com.au. May 20
