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Christmas spectacular

The West Footscray Neighbourhood House is excited to announce its first Christmas Spectacular event, and the last event of a big year.

Community programs officer Jodie Barrett said the whole community is invited to celebrate this Christmas with the West Footscray Neighbourhood House.

“We are going to have face painting, arts and crafts, Princess on Skates, a special visit from Santa who is coming along, the Victoria University loose parts and much more,” she said.

“We are expecting more than 80 people, families and friends to come join us, we just want to stress everyone is invited to come along and celebrate.”

The volunteers at the house have been working hard to make the event a reality, which Ms Barrett said will be a first for the group.

“This is going to be one of our biggest events yet, as this is the first time we are holding an event here at this neighbourhood house.”

“Our events are typically held at the Maidstone Neighbourhood house.

“We are so excited to celebrate with our community, made possible through the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund who are funding the event.”

The event will be held on Tuesday, December 12, from 11.30am-3.30pm at the West Footscray Neighbourhood House.

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