WHAT’S ON: Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay

WRITING WORKSHOPS

Get writing with the 100 Story Studio writing workshops for adults at 100 Story Building on February 22 and March 29. Miles Franklin- shortlisted author Tony Birch takes you on a creative journey to establish a solid base for your writing in The Writer’s Notebook on February 22. On March 29, Jane Godwin and Davina Bell from Penguin Books will workshop five topics around writing for children.

100storybuilding.org.au/100-story-studio/

BIRTHDAY LAUGHS

Yarraville Laughs celebrates its first birthday this Saturday with three of this country’s best-known comedians. Tony Martin, Glenn Robbins and Dave O’Neil will perform at The Yarraville Club for the Yarraville Laughs 1st Birthday Bonanza. Doors open 7pm for dinner, or the show at 8.30pm. Tickets $25-60.

yarravillelaughs.com

WRITE YOUR MEMOIR

Are you interested in writing about your own experiences and memories? A writing workshop is held each Wednesday at The Corner (Seniors Centre, Williamstown) from 10am-noon. The cost is $5 per session.

■ Details: Barry Mitchell, mitchbj@westnet.com.au or 9397 7153

FARMERS’ MARKET

The Substation Farmers’ Market in Newport will be held on March 2 from 9am-2pm. Browse stalls of fresh food direct from the producer in the Market Street car park.

■ March 2

CINDERELLA STORY

Altona City Theatre will perform Cinderella from March 7-22 at Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona. For ticketing and more information, phone 0425 705 550 or visit

altonacitytheatre.com.au

CAR AND BIKE SHOW

Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed will hold its annual classic and custom car and bike show at Altona’s Apex Park on March 16 from 10am-4pm. Enjoy a sausage sizzle and drinks. Entry is $10 per show car and a gold coin donation for visitors.

■ Details: Ken, 0418 102 643.

TEA FOR A CAUSE

Altona’s Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre will hold an afternoon tea to raise money for The Ugandan Sewing Project. There will be a spinning wheel, auction and lucky door prizes. The cost is $5.

■ February 25 at 2pm.