7 things to do in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay

Share a yarn

Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault is inviting women to join a new knitting and crochet group – no experience necessary. The next monthly meet-up will be held at 53 Ballarat Road, Footscray, 10am-12.30pm on June 11.

9687 5811

Family violence forum

Footscray MP Marsha Thomson will co-host a family violence community forum at Maribyrnong Town Hall from 6pm on Wednesday, June 3, with Prevention of Family Violence Minister Fiona Richardson a guest speaker.

■ RSVP clive.bracey@parliament.vic.gov.au or 9689 4283

World Environment Day

World Environment Day will be celebrated on Friday with a festival at Altona library. There’ll be reptiles, entertainment and workshops on saving energy, pruning citrus trees, composting and worm farming. Bookings essential.

www.mysmartgarden.org.au or 9932 1142

Uganda fundraiser

A fundraiser for the Bwindi Sewing Project, supporting women in Uganda to run their own business and a refuge/hostel, will be held in Williamstown on Saturday. The event will be at Blue Illusion, 46 Douglas Parade, from noon-3pm. Book at the store. ■ 9397 4862 or email Williamstown@blueillusion.com

Just read

Footscray author Jane Rawson has launched the Just Read readathon, raising funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

www.justread.com.au

Transition town

Join in setting up a “transition town’ in Maribyrnong. Share ideas on projects such as gardening and reducing waste and increasing energy efficiency in the home.

www.facebook.com/groups/transitionmaribyrnong

Choir needs you

Altona Community Choir is seeking new members. The choir rehearses on Mondays from 7.30-9.30pm at the Altona Senior Citizens Centre in Sargood Street.

■ 0409 215 352