By Charlene Macaulay
Friends of Cobbledicks Ford
The Friends of Cobbledicks Ford will meet at 9.30am on March 8, in the carpark at the Ford reserve, to conduct conservation activities. This will conclude with refreshments at noon.
■ 0407 546 235
Drive-Thru Recycling Day
Have you got an old television, furniture or bulky cardboard that is taking up space in your house? Wyndham council will host a pop-up recycling day on March 23 from 8am-1.30pm at Wootten Road Reserve in Tarneit. A range of household items will be accepted, including electronic waste, furniture, bikes, barbecues and bulky cardboard. Maximum 15 items per household, no commercial quantities.
■ www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/pop-drive-thru-recycling-day
Come to the fair
Come and support the students of Little River Primary School to raise funds for their playground at a fair on March 17 from 10am-3pm, at 21 Flinders Street, Little River. Free entry, free parking, fundraising auction, animal farm, homemade jams and cakes, house of horrors, side show games and activities, dancing and entertainment.
Come and enjoy a wonderful family day in this tranquil semi-rural setting.
■ 5283 1214
Give blood
Wyndham residents have more opportunities to save lives thanks to extended hours at the Werribee Blood Donor Centre. The centre, at 7 Bridge Street, Werribee, is now open on Saturdays from 9am-4pm, giving full-time workers and other time-poor people the chance to pop in and donate blood.
■ 13 14 95 or www.donateblood.com.au
Meet the author
The Plaza Library will host 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, between 6.30-7.30pm.
■ wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/libraries
Thrift shopping
The Brotherhood of St Laurence store, 19 Elm Park Drive, Hoppers Crossing, will host a one-day sale on March 1. All clothing will be 50 per cent off, excluding formal wear, handbags, hats and pre-priced clothing.
■ 9749 2205
Join the choir
Join The Bridge Community Choir as it starts to prepare new songs for the coming year’s performances, with the first show in April. The all-ages, all-abilities choir meets weekly at the Werribee Baptist Church (opposite Werribee Pacific Plaza) on 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, taking clients for a drive or to an appointment, patient biographies and dog walking. Full training and support will be given.
