Church fete
The Anglican Parish of Altona-Laverton is holding a spring carnival fete on Friday from 10am-2pm. The fete, at St Eanswythe’s Church, Queen Street, Altona, will have homemade cakes, jams and marmalades, crafts, books, toys, plants and a sausage sizzle. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Funds raised will be used to provide community services.
■ 9398 5765
Chant launch
West Footscray musician and yoga practitioner Leo Dale launches his new meditative chanting album From Now OM at 8pm this Saturday at Northcote Uniting Church.
Long lunch for Lutherans
St Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Footscray will join more than 100 other communities across the world this Sunday to host the Aussie-inspired Longest Lutheran Lunch.Anyone is welcome to attend.
■ lienertsam@gmail.com.
Exercise with a difference
Walk for an hour or run for 3-10 kilometres Tuesday nights at 7pm with Street Orienteering in the western suburbs. Low cost, fun activity for all ages and fitness levels starting October 28.
■ 9398 0765 or www.parkstreeto.com.au
Goddess art
Artists Heather Ruth Laurie and Jennie Williams Culic will present the From Girl to Goddess exhibition until October 29 at Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre, 5 Sargood Street, Altona. Artworks by the two friends celebrate their life journeys, embracing bumps, flaws, cracks and curves.
■ 9398 2511
Author talk
Author Alice Pung talks about her new novel, Laurinda, with Bruno Lettieri at Rotunda in the West at 6.30pm, Thursday, October 30, VU Bar, Building M, VU Footscray Park campus. $15/$10.
■ 0422 298 643
Mudcakes Halloween party
The Mudcakes will host a Happy Halloweenie Party at The Substation, Newport, for children aged eight years and under, at 6.30pm on October 31. Tickets are $15, $50 for a family of four.
Everything’s Rosie
The Sun Bookshop is hosting a special event with author Graeme Simsion launching his new book, The Rosie Effect, at 6pm, Wednesday, November 5, at the Sun Theatre. Free event, all welcome.
■ 9689 0661 or info@sunbookshop.com
Hospital volunteers
Mature volunteers with excellent communication skills are required for ongoing roles at Footscray Hospital’s emergency department.
■ Michael Burns on 8345 1059
Young parents
Free young parents groups meet in Laverton, 1-2.30pm, and Altona Meadows, 10-11.30am on Mondays, and Sunshine on Fridays 12.30-2.30pm.
■ 0409 758 932 or 9611 2459
Fix up stage fright
Aero Speakers Toastmasters Club meets at 7pm on the first and third Thursday of the month at Laverton Community Hub, Railway Avenue, Laverton. The first two meetings are free.
■ aerospeakers@gmail.com.
Free computers
Altona Men’s Shed fixes and offers free computers to concession card holders. Others available from $40. Visit Unit 3/11 Techno Park Drive, Williamstown North, Tuesday and Saturday from 11am to 3pm.
■ 0448 240 597
