Wild nights
Werribee Open Range Zoo will come alive after dark during the winter school holidays as part of its Wild Nights program. From June 28-July 12, visitors to the zoo can toast marshmallows, watch a shadow puppet show or get close to the zoo’s nocturnal residents, such as this serval.
Safer driving
A senior drivers expo will be held in Altona from 9.45am to 2.30pm this Saturday. RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council will provide information about road laws, health and the effect of medicines on driving. Participants can get a free assessment of their car’s safety and road worthiness.
■ 9315 9464
Yoga for kids
Children can build confidence, increase their self-esteem and improve their concentration levels by taking part in a children’s yoga class. Saturday’s class at Bikram Yoga, 99 Watton Street, Werribee, will also teach kids to respect their bodies and have respect for others. Bring along a bottle of water and a large bath towel. Starts 2pm.
■ 9369 9129
Diabetes education
Learn how to manage your diabetes while travelling. The western suburbs branch of Diabetes Australia will meet at the Maidstone Junior Sporting Club at North Footscray Primary School, Maidstone, at 7.30pm on Monday, June 16.
■ 9337 5417
Chutney-making
Learn how to make chutney and salsa at Shoestring Gardening’s free community workshop on June 17. It’s at Iramoo Community Centre, Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale, from 10am to noon.
■ 0438 355 953
Coping with stress
Learn free tips and tricks for dealing with stress at Wyndham Vale Football Club at 8pm on Saturday, June 21.
■ 0412 999 337
Hop along to class to be hip
Here’s your chance to master a few basic hip-hop moves and practise your grooves with an experienced instructor. At Tarneit Community Learning Centre from 1.30pm to 3pm on June 22.
■ 8734 6000
Rose pruning demonstration
Learn how to care for your garden roses at Altona Memorial Park on June 22. Starts 10am at 2 Dohertys Road, Altona North. Places are limited.
■ 9355 3199
Learn T-shirt printing
Are you 14-20, living in the west and want to learn T-shirt design and screen printing? Free sessions will be held at Woods Street Arts Space, 44 Woods Street, Laverton, from 2-5pm every second Saturday from June 28 to November 29. Free food and drinks provided.
■ 0419 160 067
Obedience classes
Show your pooch who’s boss at Tarneit Community Learning Centre’s obedience class on June 29 from 1-3pm. This one-off workshop will give you the fundamentals to begin guiding your furry friend’s behaviour in the home and when out and about.
■ 8734 6000
Barefoot bowls
Give barefoot bowls a go at the Werribee Bowls Club. Social games are held on Wednesday and Saturdays.
■ 9741 3229
Computer lessons
Werribee Men’s Shed is seeking volunteer trainers to teach seniors how to use computers, covering basic Windows, Word, email and internet use.
■ james@werribeemensshed.org.au
Art exhibition
Award-winning Eritrean artist Michael Adonai’s new exhibition, I Did Not Choose To Be A Refugee, will be launched at Altona’s Joel Gallery at 7pm on June 13. The exhibition ends June 27.
■ 9398 2511
Sing out
Do you enjoy singing around the home? Then why not join the Western Melbourne Men’s Chorus. Rehearsals are at St James School’s youth shed, 330 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing, from 7-9.30pm on Tuesdays.
■ 0400 414 215
Concert band
Do you play the saxophone or drums? The Western Region Concert Band is searching for percussion, brass and saxophone players. It meets Saturdays at 9am at Errington Community Centre, Princess Street, St Albans.
■ 9687 6644
