MS volunteers needed
The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking volunteers to join its program in the western metropolitan area. Volunteers are needed to visit elderly residents in aged-care facilities once a fortnight.
■ 9845 2729
Vintage fair
Browse through stalls from antique collectors and dealers from across Victoria at the Rotary Club of Hoppers Crossing’s Vintage and Collectables Fair this Saturday. It’s at Baden Powell College, Baden Powell Drive, Hoppers Crossing, from 10am-4pm, with all profits going to local, national and international Rotary projects.
■ 0401 287 050
Research study
Deakin University is seeking men aged 50-85 who have or have been previously treated for prostate cancer. Participants may receive a free exercise training program.
■ 9244 5013
Parish fair
Raise money for the St Andrew’s Parish at its fair this Sunday, from 10am-8pm, at
St Andrew’s Primary School, corner Greaves Street North and Stawell Street, Werribee. There will be rides, cake stalls, homewares for sale and raffles.
■ standrewparishfair@hotmail.com
Learn about snakes
Learn more about the likelihood of finding a snake in your backyard and what to do if you find one – at a Wyndham council information night on Wednesday, November 19. Discuss the risks of snakes, watch a slideshow of snakes commonly found in Wyndham and hear tips on how to identify them. It’s at Wyndham Vale Community Centre, 86 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Wyndham Vale, from 7-8.30pm. Places limited; bookings essential.
■ 9742 0777
Become a tutor
AMES is looking for volunteers to tutor newly arrived migrants and refugees in English. Volunteers will be required for one to two hours a week. Free training provided.
■ 8744 0011
Annual meeting
Join the board of Jamieson Way Community Centre at its annual meeting at 59 Jamieson Way, Point Cook, from 7.30pm on Tuesday, November 18. All welcome.
■ 9395 3777
