COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Young woman knitting a woolen colorful scarf. She is using bamboo knitting needles, size ten. Only her hands and arms are showing on the image. She has manicured nails. Neutral colored nailpolish. She is wearing an ivory colored blouse with transparant buttons. Rolled up sleeves, bare arms are visible. The knit has pastel colors as well as brighter colors. Pink, blue, green, orange, ecru and yellow.

By Charlene Macaulay

Meet the author

The Plaza Library will welcome Australia’s queen of true crime, Robin Bowles, to discuss her latest book Death on the Derwent. The free event will be held on Friday, March 15, from 6.30-7.30pm.

www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/libraries

Werribee Makers Market

Wander through market stalls and pick up unique finds from toys, clothing, plants, woodwork, jewellery, handcrafted goods, jams, relishes and much more from talented locals at the Werribee Makers Market at Station Place on February 16 and 23 from 10am-3pm. Stall holders contact:

■ Michelle Blake, 0435 790 481

Car boot sale

Come and find yourself some bargains at the Anglican Church, corner Mossfiel and Spring drives, Hoppers Crossing, on Saturday, February 23 between 9am-2pm. Stalls are $15. To sell, ring Kathy:

■ 9749 1246

Art classes

Tap into your creative side and learn more about drawing, watercolour painting and portraiture at weekly art classes held every Saturday during the school term at the Point Cook Community Learning Centre, 1-21 Cheetham Street, Point Cook. Kids classes are held between 9.15-10.15am; adults between 10.30-11.30am. Classes are $15 each.

■ Kevin, 0418 131 726

Boating enthusiasts

Werribee and District Angling Club will hold a boat and jet-ski licence course on February 15 from 7pm at the Chirnside Park clubrooms behind the tennis courts. Bookings essential.

■ 0407 936 077

Join the choir

Join The Bridge Community Choir as it starts to prepare new songs for 2019, with the first performance in April. The all-ages, all-abilities choir meets weekly at the Werribee Baptist Church (opposite Werribee Pacific Plaza) Mondays from 7.30-9pm.

■ 0409 177 461 or email bridgecommchoir2018@gmail.com

Volunteers wanted

Mercy Palliative Care is looking for volunteers to support clients and carers in their homes, including being with someone while their carer goes out, providing companionship, taking clients for a drive or to an appointment, patient biographies, dog walking and making bereavement phone calls. Full training and support will be given.

■ 9313 5700

Live entertainment: Pop-up park

Enjoy free live music under the stars this Friday at the Station Place pop-up park in Werribee. The fun starts at 6pm with the Ashleigh Watson Duo, followed by Jesse Valach at 7.15pm.

www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/popuppark