From a local pet expo to high tea, here’s 7 things to do around Wyndham
Pet expo
Celebrate your pet at Wyndham council’s pet and animal expo at the civic centre, Princes Highway, Werribee, from 10am-3pm on September 27. The annual event includes stage shows from Wild Action’s Chris Humfrey, dog obedience displays, pony rides and face-painting.
■ www.experiencewyndham.com.au
Meet the author
Join award-winning author Alice Pung for a Q&A session and book signing at Point Cook library, 1-21 Cheetham Street, from 6pm on August 28. Ms Pung grew up in the western suburbs and her latest book, Laurinda, explores culture, class and conflict. It has been nominated for various awards. Bookings essential.
■ 9395 7966
Over-50s club
Wyndham’s Over 50s Club will hold its annual meeting at Iramoo Community Centre, Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale, from 1.30pm on August 24.
■ 0418 943 561
High tea
Join Wyndham Rotary Club for an afternoon high tea on September 13 to raise money for breast cancer research. The event includes a guest speaker, entertainment and a silent auction. It’s at Derrimut Heath Primary School, 35 Sycamore Street, Hoppers Crossing, from 2-4pm.
■ 0408 340 344
Run with the pack
Western Athletics is seeking past members to celebrate its 20th birthday. The club was established in 1995 when Footscray, Sunshine and Werribee athletic clubs merged. A dinner will be held at Werribee Italian Social Club on September 12.
■ westernaths20th@hotmail.com or Brenda, 0417 139 078
Youth night
Are you between 18 and 25 and want to meet new people? Then head to 1eight2five’s youth parma night at the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing, from 6-9pm on Tuesday. The event gives young people the opportunity to meet others of their age. Cost is $10. Bookings essential.
■ 8734 1355
Overeaters Anonymous
Do you worry about the way you eat? Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer for you. The group is not a diet club, has no weigh-ins, dues or fees and meets at 7.30pm on Tuesdays at the Jubilee Centre, Sacred Heart Church, 9 Newcastle Street, Newport.
■ 0438 316 459
