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Festival of Togetherness

Locals and visitors are invited to The Wyndham Learning Festival, which is set to run from September 1-7, across the City of Wyndham.

The Wyndham Learning Festival is an annual series of events, led by Wyndham Community and Education Centre with support from Wyndham City Council.

This year’s theme, Empowering Communities Through Lifelong Learning, promises an enriching experience and lifelong learning for all.

The festival provides a broad range of opportunities that match the needs, interests, and aspirations of the vibrant and varied Wyndham community.

The festival launch will take place on August 31, from 12.30pm-4pm, at Encore Events Centre, Hoppers Crossing. As part of the festival launch, Dr Karl will lead an eco-expedition into sustainable science and climate.

There will be a cultural learning showcase to discover Wyndham Community and Education Centre, held on September 4, from 2pm-4pm.

Hannah Moloney will host Green Living Series on September 7, 10am-11.30am, at Italian Social Club in Werribee.

Meanwhile locals can join for an epic family game night extravaganza with Kip McGrath Education Centre in Werribee, on September 6, 7pm-9pm.

There will be business learning presented by Westend Business Hub and Wyndham CEC on September 5, 9am-4pm, at Hoppers Crossing.

ME Bank senior mobile bank manager Craig Archer will give an economic and property market update, providing further information on business at Hoppers Crossing, from 1.30pm-2.30pm on September 5.

Details: wynlearnfestival.org.au/

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