Quilt convention
West Footscray fabric designer Leslie Keating (pictured) will showcase her popular hand-printed wares at the Australasian Quilt Convention this
weekend. A graphic designer by trade, Keating recently took the plunge in setting up a boutique fabric design studio and store, Maze & Vale. Keating’s designs are created as sketches or carved block prints then screen-printed, using hand-mixed colours, on sustainable hemp, organic cotton and linen. The 11th annual Australasian Quilt Convention returns to
the Royal Exhibition Building from April 16 to 19.
Market dates change
The Substation artists’ market has been moved to this Sunday from 10am-3pm. The artists market will move back to the first Sunday of the month in May. The Substation farmers market is, usually, on the first and third Sunday of the month from 9am-1pm. The markets are at 1 Market Street, Newport.
Heritage walks
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
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.
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, on display until May10.
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 events include an everyday banking workshop. Bookings essential.
■ 8368 0177 or community@lcis.org.au
Have your say
How can Footscray be a more welcoming, fun, exciting, safe and co-operative place and community? Footscray SpeakOut is a community event and consultation about Footscray experiences and people’s hopes for the future of the area. Speak out and give your feedback to this community vision-building session in the Nicholson Street Mall, Footscray, noon-3.30pm this Saturday.
■ Linda, 9688 0127 or linda.williamson@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Helping hands wanted
Gateway Social Support Options at Spotswood is seeking reliable and committed volunteers for one of its emergency relief food link programs. Volunteers distribute donated produce to residents in need. Volunteer drivers and assistance is required on Mondays from 10am-1.30pm. No special licence is required, but having the ability to drive a refrigerated van will be an advantage.
■ 9399 3511
