By Ewen McRae
Declutter your home
With the Garage Sale Trail around the corner, learn simple tips to help take control of clutter. Organise and maintain your home so you can use the spare room/garage/space for a hobby or turn into a space you love. On August 31, 10am-noon, Sunshine Library.
■ 9249 4000 or
environment@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Planting day
Help re-introduce beautiful wildflowers to Kororoit Creek. Plant and sow grasses and herbs to help create habitat for local wildlife. Enjoy a free sausage sizzle at the end of the day. Take a wildflower home to attract butterflies and pollinators to your garden. Bring along gloves and a water bottle and dress for the weather. On August 19 from 10am at Buckingham Reserve, 2a Buckingham Crescent, Sunshine West.
■ 9249 4000 or
environment@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Council meets
The next meeting of Brimbank council will be held on Tuesday, August 21, from 7pm at the Brimbank Community and Civic Centre. The meeting will be open to the public.
Drumming workshop
The Sunshine Street Band is running a jam session – and everyone is invited. The band’s free drumming workshop at the
St Albans Community Centre on Saturday, August 18, will run from 1pm
■ Peter, 0413 623 683
Elegy
Elegy is a lyrical, searing exploration of loss, displacement and longing for home. Based on interviews with refugee survivors, the performance builds tension around an intimate love for a best friend, flight, empty train stations and bomb-blasted towns. Elegy, written by Douglas Rintoul, will be performed by Gareth Reeves and directed by John Kachoyan. The show contains adult themes and is recommended for audiences over 16 years. School bookings available. On August 17 from 7.30pm at Bowery Theatre, 309c Main Road East, St Albans.
Essential oils workshop
Introduction workshop covering mindfulness and breathing techniques and how essential oils can help support emotions, moods, immunity, sleep and breathe life back into your skin. Make your own roller bottle blend to take home. Materials included. $15. August 29, 1.30-3.30pm. Delahey Community Centre, 80 Copperfield Drive, Delahey.
