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Dog’s breakfast

It’ll be a special day out for dogs on Saturday, February 17, from 8.30-11am. Join Hobsons Bay conservation rangers to find out how dog owners can look after native birds while taking their pooches to the dog beach at PA Burns Reserve, Altona Road, Altona. There will be free entertainment from the Connies and roving entertainers.

■ ranger@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

University day

Victoria University will hold its annual Family Information Day from 10am-2pm on Sunday, February 18. Learn about the challenges of university life and how you can support a child, partner or friend starting university in 2018.

■ www.vu.edu.au

Skater sounds

There’ll be skating and music on Saturday, February 17, from 10am at Altona Meadows Skate Park, 292 Queen Street, Altona Meadows, as part of Hobsons Bay council’s Summer Sounds series.

Moonlight cinema

Wonder Woman (PG) will be screened at Williamstown’s Commonwealth Reserve on Saturday, February 24, at dusk (about 8.30pm) as part of Hobsons Bay Council’s free Movies by the Bay program.

Sofie Laguna chat

Bruno Lettieri will be in conversation with Sofie Laguna about her new book, The Choke, at Footscray library from 2pm on Wednesday, February 28. Free event, light refreshments. Bookings:

■ eventbrite.com.au

Hearing tests

Learn about hearing loss and new technologies and devices, and take a free hearing test during Hearing Awareness Week at Amarco Apartments, 9 Edgar Street Kingsville, 10am-1pm Monday, February 26. Hearing test bookings essential:

■ 9680 0500

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