Art exhibition
The Wyndham Art Prize is on at Wyndham Cultural Centre, 177 Watton Street, Werribee, from May 14-28. The exhibition showcases local, national and international artists and will be judged by McClelland Galleries senior curator Penny Teale.
■ 8734 6021
Fun run
Entries are open for MyPhysio Werribee Mansion Run on May 3. The event caters for all levels of fitness and all members of the family, and includes an 11-kilometre and a 5.5-kilometre course, a 3.5 kilometre run/walk and a 1.2 kilometre dash for children. Entry prices start at $15 and increase to $35 for the 5.5 and 11 kilometre events.
■ www.werribeemansionrun.com.au
Discover your past
Research your ancestors and connect with other like-minded people at family history group sessions at the Plaza library on the last Saturday of the month, 10am until noon, and Wyndham Vale library on Mondays. Sessions are free.
■ Plaza library, 9748 9333 or Wyndham Vale library, 8734 8930
School fete
Support Woodville Primary School’s fete on May 2, 10am-4pm. There will be carnival games, children’s activities, show bags and food stalls. It’s at 33-57 Warringa Crescent, Hoppers Crossing.
■ 9749 2770
Learn Maltese
Maltese classes are held at Kelly Park Community Centre, Synnot Street, Werribee, every Monday, 6.30-8.30pm. Classes are available for adults and beginners.
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
Meet the neighbours
Get to know your neighbours during a morning tea at The Grange Community Centre, 60-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing, on May 11, from 11.30am-1pm. The event is a chance for people to share the stories of how they came to live in Wyndham.
■ 8742 8000
