From celebrating World Bamboo Day to an ’80s retro night, here’s six things to do around Wyndham.
World Bamboo Day
The Migrant Hub is hosting a food and fun festival to celebrate World Bamboo Day on September 12 from 10am to 7.30pm at the Wyndham Civic Centre, 45 Princes Highway, Werribee. The event includes a jumping castle, roving performers, and bamboo-inspired dishes, games, arts and crafts. Entry if $5 per adult. Kids under 12 are admitted free.
■ Walter, 0422 452 019 or bamboo@pasapinoy.com
Family fun fundraiser
A family fun day at Wyndham Park Primary School will raise funds for five-year-old Sienna Cordell, who has spastic cerebral palsy and needs surgery to get her walking again. There will be market stalls, entertainment and a tea party with Frozen star Elsa. The event runs from 10am to 2pm this Saturday at Kookaburra Avenue, Werribee.
’80s night
Step back in time, and step into the groove, at Hoppers Crossing’s ’80s retro night at the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road, on September 11. Open to young people aged 12-17, the night includes games, films and dancing – and attendees can get a free portrait of themselves drawn on the night. Entry $2.
■ 8734 1355
Pets expo
Celebrate pets at Wyndham council’s pet and animal expo at the civic centre, Princes Highway, Werribee, from 10am until 3pm on September 27. This annual event includes stage shows by Wild Action’s Chris Humfrey, dog obedience displays, pony rides and face-painting.
■ www.experiencewyndham.com.au
Run with the pack
Western Athletics Club celebrates its 20th birthday on September 12 at Werribee Italian Social Club. The club started in 1995 when Footscray, Sunshine and Werribee Athletic Clubs merged.
■ westernaths20th@hotmail.com or Brenda, 0417 139 078
Parkinsons support group
The Werribee Parkinsons Peer Support Group meets on the third Friday of each month at Kelly Park Centre, 1 Synnot Street, Werribee. Parkinsons sufferers and carers welcome.
