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WHAT’S ON: Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay

SENIORS FESTIVAL

Lily Tan and her dance partner James (pictured right) got dressed up for a Seniors Week tea dance at Williamstown Town Hall last week. For details of events during the month-long Victorian Seniors Festival, go to: hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or 9932 1000.

BLUES AND ROOTS

The next Live@Newport event features the Dirty Birds, a raw blues and roots band, supported by Simon Leverton, from 7.30pm on Friday at the Newport Bowls Club,
4 Mason Street. Entry $12, members $8.  It’s a Newport Fiddle and Folk Club event. Details: 9391 1212.

FARMERS MARKET

Altona Primary School Farmers Market and car boot sale is from 9am-1pm on Saturday at 109 Blyth Street, Altona. Details: thegeorginatait@gmail.com

OPEN DAY

Yarraville Community Centre will be having an open day from 4-7pm on Thursday, October 24. There will be free classes for adults and children, food trucks, a jumping castle, live music and dance displays. 59 Francis Street, Yarraville. Details: ycc.net.au

SPRING MARKET

Hop down to West Footscray Neighbourhood House’s garage sale and market from 9am-2pm on Saturday, October 26, at 539 Barkly Street, West Footscray. Details: admin@wfnh.com.au or 9687 3345.

GARAGE SALE TRAIL

Sign up to hold your own garage sale in Maribyrnong on October 26 and join thousands across Australia to reduce waste landfill. Details: garagesaletrail.com.au

WOMEN OF THE WEST

This Women’s Health West fund-raiser is from 7-11.30pm, Saturday, October 26, at 501 Receptions, Barkly Street, Footscray. Details: facebook.com/womenofthewest

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