Money talks
Laverton Community Centre is holding a free saving and spending workshop on April21 from 1-3.30pm. It will cover everyday costs, shopping, generating extra money, fortnightly budgets and financial planning. Other courses include an everyday banking workshop. Bookings essential.
■ 83680177 or community@lcis.org.au
Enjoy a leisurely two-hour walk on Tuesdays with a guide to take you on historic routes around Williamstown and nearby suburbs. Walks start at 9.20am at the visitor information centre drinking fountain, Nelson Place. Cost $5. Book with John.
■ 0418377336 or 93976023
School holiday activities
Hobsons Bay libraries are hosting school holiday activities until Friday (April 10) at all branches and at Newport’s Substation. Activities include creating a conductive robot flashing card, badge making, movies and a Punch and Judy magic show. Bookings required.
www.libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or 1300HOBLIB
Wishing tree
View the work of 2000 primary school children who have written messages about protecting our world on the leaves of six trees outside Altona’s Louis Joel centre. Leaves of Change – The Sustainability Trees is part of Hobsons Bay’s Art In Public Places program and is on display until May10.
Edgewater Festival
Would you like to be involved with setting up the first ever Edgewater Festival? There will be a meeting to incorporate the Edgewater Festival committee at 7pm on Monday, April 13, at 3 The Grand, Maribrynong. All welcome. RSVP to Maxine.
■ edgewaterfestival@gmail.com or 0428 272 758
Wool wanted
If you have spare wool at home, Altona’s Louis Joel centre would love to hear from you. Its team of knitters needs wool to knit items for charity. Wool can be dropped into the centre at 5 Sargood Street, or call 9398 2511 for details.
Fun for young parents
Are you a young parent between 16 and 25 years of age and want to meet other young parents in your local area? Free groups meet in Laverton on Mondays from 10-11.30am, Altona Meadows on Mondays from 1-2.30pm and Sunshine on Fridays from noon-2.30pm. The groups organise fun activities for the kids and outings to the zoo, Scienceworks and other places.
Acoustic therapy
Music therapy student and musician Laurel Parkinson is in residency at Williamstown’s Customs House Hotel. She plays acoustic sets each day from 2pm until 5pm. For details visit the Laurel Parkinson page on Facebook.
