Car torque
Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Motoring Group will display member cars and talk the torque at a meet at the Pines Scout Camp, 1 Altona Road, Altona, from 10am-3pm on April 5. The event is free to the public. Bring and show your classic or custom car or motorbike and enjoy a sausage sizzle.
■ 9398 2383
Easter carnival
As part of its indoor and outdoor carnival, which runs until April 12, Westgate entertainment complex will open on Good Friday to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital. From 1pm, the carnival will feature amusement rides and games for all ages. There will also be a free Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday starting at noon. Corner of Grieve Parade and Dohertys Road, Altona North.
■ 0481 323 092
School holiday activities
Hobsons Bay libraries are hosting school holiday activities until 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
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
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, anger management for men, self-esteem and assertion for women and gentle exercise and meditation. Bookings essential.
■ 83680177 or community@lcis.org.au
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.
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. Come along with your children and meet other young parents. The groups organise fun activities for the kids and go on outings to the zoo, Scienceworks and other places. Contact Mary.
■ 0409758 932 or 96112459
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.
