Farmers’ market: Come to the Altona Primary School Farmers’ Market for a fun family outing with entertainment and space for children to play. It’s from 9am-1pm on December 15 at 109 Blyth Street, Altona. Details: thegeorginatait@gmail.com
Swap meet: The Altona Fruit and Vegie Swap is on the second Saturday of every month from 10.30-11.30am at the Rotunda in Logan Reserve Pier Street, Altona. The next swap is this Saturday. Details: transitionhb@gmail.com
Christmas carols: Yarraville Carols in the Gardens, hosted by actor William McInnes, is on December 22 at Yarraville Gardens, Hyde Street. More details: 96874625
Join the class: Yarraville Community Centre has classes in Malaysian cooking, how to write a great blog, Japanese pottery making a Christmas biscuit house (for children), traditional sourdough bread-making and social media for business, at 59 Francis Street, Yarraville. Details: ycc.net.au
Be a volunteer: Voluntary emergency relief workers are required by Laverton Community Centre to help disadvantaged people, Merton Street, Altona Meadows. Details: 93694866
Creators’ market: Browse the work of inspirational local designers, crafters and artists, 10am-2pm on Saturday; hosted by the West Footscray Neighbourhood House, 539 Barkly Street, West Footscray. Details: 9687 3345
Community dinner: Maidstone Community Centre is hosting the next free community dinner, 6-8pm on December 13. Details: 9688 0543
Be sure to check out our full listings under the Events heading in the Community section of this webpage
