In stitches
Footscray’s Gaye Abandon School of Sewing and Upcycling is running sewing classes designed for those with different skill levels, from November 2. Designer, sewing teacher and textile artist Gaye Naismith (pictured) will teach how to master the basics of sewing and how to sew garments and homewares from upcycled and vintage fabric. Details and bookings:
■ schoolofsewingandupcycling.com.au
Women supported
Sunrise Group for women aged 18-65 with a disability and/or a mental health condition meets fortnightly, 10am-1.30pm, Fridays, at Laverton Community Hub.
■ 9689 9588 or lauren@whwest.org.au
Welcome market
Creating a Welcome is holding a summer market with handcrafted goods for sale, from noon until 5pm on Saturday, November 12, at VU at Metrowest, 138 Nicholson Street, Footscray. All proceeds will go towards supporting the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.
Kid-friendly Cup fun
Spotswood Kingsville RSL will be staging kid-friendly Melbourne Cup activities and barbecue, 11am-6pm Tuesday, November 1.
Think fest
Wisdom, resilience and social change are the guiding themes of THINK WEST, a new festival created for and inspired by Melbourne’s west, from November 6 to 20 with more than 40 events.
Fest on edge
The Edgewater Festival returns to Harbour Park, Maribyrnong, from 10am until 5pm on Saturday, November 19.
Sing with us
Willin Wimmin choir is calling on all women who love to sing. No audition or previous experience is required. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7.30pm at Church of Christ hall, 124 Douglas Parade, Williamstown.
■ choir_ww@yahoo.com.au or 0409 856 071
GIG GUIDE
Reverence Hotel
Friday, October 28
Glen and the Peanut Butter Men play their punk rock skate rat tunes, supported by Blind Man Death Stare, Dixon Cider and Road Rash. 8.30pm; $6. 28 Napier Street, Footscray
The Yarraville Club
Monday, October 31
You Am I guitarist Davey Lane plays a tribute to the great George Martin, bringing together Melbourne rock royalty in The Fifth Beatle – A Celebration, performing songs from Martin’s era with The Beatles. Tickets from $30.
135 Stephen Street, Yarraville
Way Out West
Sunday, November 6
From New Orleans, Eugene ‘Hideaway’ Bridges plays his blues music laced with soul, funk, gospel and rock. From 2pm; $20 ($15 WOW members).
28 Ferguson Street, Williamstown
Kooringal Golf Club
Wednesday, November 9
Wednesday, November 9Marcia Rae performs ’50s and ’60s songs for Morning Melodies, second Wednesday of the month. From 10am; entry $14.95. Bookings: 9315 0855
