COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Australian Showjumping Championships
Showjumping’s most prestigious event returns to the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre between September 15-18. Here is a chance to see the very best riders in Australia up close. There’ll be four action-packed days of jumping full of exhilaration, grace, beauty and atmosphere.
■ asjc.com.au/spectators/tickets/
School holiday fun
Enjoy appearances and live performances by characters of popular Japanese cartoon Yo-kai Watch during week one of the school holidays. There will be daily shows and meet and greets between September 19-23.
Artisans market
The Point Cook Village artisans market and open day will be held on October 8 from 10am-2pm at 320 Point Cook Road, Point Cook. Available for sale will be wood craft, handbags, jewellery, cards, preserves and baked goods.
■ Norma, 9394 6726
Werribee Craft Festival
The 38th annual Werribee Craft Festival will be held on November 5-6 at the Wyndham Civic Centre, 45 Princes Highway, Werribee, from 9am-4pm both days. Free admission and parking. Enjoy children’s craft activities, roving entertainment and Devonshire teas and other tasty treats. There will be more than 80 stalls showcasing and selling top-class crafts creations.
■ werribeecraftfestival.tripod.com or email werribeecraftfestival@hotmail.com
Writing the War exhibition
Visit the Plaza Library, Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing, and hear extraordinary stories of war in the Writing the War Exhibition, which details Australian experiences of World War I. The free exhibition will run until November 13.
■ karen.seckold@wyndham.vic.gov.au or call 8734 2600
Exam cram study night
Head to the Point Cook library, 1-21 Cheetham Street, Point Cook, on September 16 between 6-9pm for a free late-night study blitz for VCE, TAFE and university students. Study groups, teachers and tutors are all welcome. Snacks and beverages provided.
■ Vanessa, 9395 7966
Back to school
Former and present students and staff of Werribee High School/Werribee Secondary College are invited to the school’s 60-year reunion, which will be held on October 15 from noon-4pm. The event will be held on campus, Duncans Road, Werribee.
RSVP by October 1.
■ parentsandfriends@parents.werribeesc.vic.edu.au
Probus Club is calling
The Combined Probus Club of Wyndham is fun, fellowship and friendship for adults who are retired or semi-retired. The club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Kelly Park Community Centre, Werribee, from 1.30-3pm. If you like walking, dining, cycling and outings, come to a meeting.
■ Noeline, 9741 0266
Fit camp
Ladies, try out boxing, circuit training, fitness games and lifestyle support at
a free fit camp on September 16 from 9.30-10.30am at oval two, Saltwater Reserve, Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook. Bring your own towel, water and runners. Bookings essential.
■ Angi, 0405 952 191 or angi@switchtofit.com.au
Lacrosse players wanted
Wyndham Warriors lacrosse club is looking for players for teams ranging from those for boys and girls through to sides for men and women.
Table tennis Tuesdays
Werribee Table Tennis club is welcoming people to Tuesday morning sessions between 9-11am at Eagle Stadium, 35 Ballan Road, Werribee.
■ Gerald, 0432 485 591
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