By Charlene Macaulay
Meet the author
Bestselling Australian author Fiona Lowe will be coming to Werribee Library, 177 Watton Street, Werribee, on March 28 at 6.30pm to talk about her latest novel Home Fires. This free event will be followed by a Q&A session, book sales and signings.
Twilight Market
The Manor Lakes Neighbourhood Twilight Market will be held on April 6 from 5-9pm at Manor Lakes Community Centre, 86 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Manor Lakes. Enjoy handcrafted wares, food, music and more. There will also be free face-painting.
■ www.facebook.com/Manor-Lakes-Neighbourhood-Market-294237020921643
Classic Car Show and Shine
Wyndham Classics Car Club is hosting a show and shine on March 24 from 9am-3pm at 100 Overton Road, Williams Landing. Trophies on offer for motorbikes, trucks, classic and modern cars. There will also be a jumping castle and face-painting for little ones, live entertainment, a barbecue and free fittings of anti-theft number plate screws. Entry is gold coin donation.
■ www.facebook.com/WyndhamClassics
Stepping Stones program
The Brotherhood of St Laurence, with the support of Wyndham council, is running a 15-week small business training program starting in May for women from refugee, migrant and diverse backgrounds. The sessions will be held on Thursdays from 9.30am-3pm at the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing. These programs are free and child care is provided.
■ 9422 5650 or email
steppingstones@bsl.org.au
Car boot sale
A car boot sale will be held on the Werribee Church of Christ lawn, 200 Tarneit Road, Werribee from 9am-2pm on Saturday, March 23. Sellers welcome at $10 a bay, set-up at 8am. Free tea and coffee.
■ 0406 167 884 or 9741 6057
Drive-Thru recycling
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.
■ www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/pop-drive-thru-recycling-day
Werribee Community Singers
The Werribee Community Singers is a
social singing group that meets up on Wednesdays during the school term from 7-9pm at room 3, Central Community Centre, Lonsdale Circuit, Hoppers Crossing. No experience needed, just a love of singing. All welcome.
■ 0407 493 065
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
