Here’s 8 things to do around Wyndham
Prevent homelessness
Find out how to access homelessness support services at a free community event at the Werribee Uniting Church, corner Duncans Road and Synnot Street, Werribee, on August 4 from 2-5pm. Organised by UnitingCare Werribee Support and Housing, the event will also feature a sausage sizzle, animal nursery, jumping castle and face painting.
■ 9742 6452
Over 50s club
Wyndham’s Over 50s Club will hold its annual general meeting on August 24 at Iramoo Community Centre, Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale, from 1.30pm.
■ 0418 943561
Craft festival call
Applications are open for stallholders of handmade goods keen to be a part of the Werribee Craft Festival on November 7-8. Send a stamped self-addressed envelope, with photos of your products and set-up, to Werribee Craft Festival, PO Box 1295, Werribee Plaza, 3030, by September 1.
■ werribeecraftfestival@hotmail.com
Try out netball
Hoppers Crossing Junior Netball Association will hold a free NetSetGo bring-a-friend day this Saturday at Mossfiel Reserve Courts, 10.30am-12.30pm. The day will include a NetSetGo session for five to 10 year-olds run by Australian Diamonds player Madi Robinson. Register now.
Run with the pack
Western Athletics is seeking past members to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the club. The club was established in 1995 when the Footscray, Sunshine and Werribee senior athletic clubs amalgamated. A dinner will be held on September 12 at the Werribee Italian Social Club.
■ westernaths20th@hotmail.com or Brenda, 0417 139 078
DJs wanted
Wyndham community radio station 88.9 Wyn FM is looking for guest DJs. The Housework show on Tuesday nights, from 10pm to midnight, is looking for guest DJs to play two 30-minute slots. Style must be house/electronica.
Give blood
The Werribee blood donor centre is calling on Wyndham people to donate blood and plasma over winter to combat a seasonal blood donor shortage. The centre especially needs O negative and A negative blood donations. The Werribee blood donor centre, is located on 7 Bridge Street, Werribee, and is open every day except Saturday. Appointments are essential.
■ 13 95 96 or www.donateblood.com.au
Fix it, for free
If it needs to be screwed, glued, nailed or welded, bring it to Werribee Men’s Shed, open every second Saturday of the month. It’s free and there’s no need to book. If the item is too large to fit in a car, call James, Wyndham Park Community centre, 55‐57 Kookaburra Avenue, Werribee, 10am‐noon.
■ 8742 6448
