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WHAT’S ON: Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay

BLUE LIGHT DISCO

Williamstown Junior Blue Light Disco celebrates its 25th birthday and last disco for the year at the Newport Baptist Church Hall from 7.30-10pm this Friday.

facebook.com/WilliamstownBlueLight

ALL ABOARD

The annual event Discover Sailing Day gives families a chance to join in a variety of on- and off-water activities at more than
50 yacht clubs, including Hobsons Bay YC, Williamstown Sailing Club and Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, on Sunday.

discoversailing.org.au

WORDSLINGERS

American filmmaker, poet and activist Bob Holman is coming to Footscray Community Arts Centre for a five-day poetry, filmmaking and language residency. The residency starts on November 20 at FCAC, 45 Moreland Street, Footscray.

footscrayarts.com

LIVE@NEWPORT

This week, Newport Fiddle and Folk Club finishes its third Friday concert program for the year with an Aussie Music theme night. Sixteen individual and group acts will perform two numbers each at Newport Bowls Club, 4 Mason Street, Newport. Starts 7.30pm. Cost: $8-$12.

■ Call 0419 887 483.

FARMERS MARKET

Altona Primary School Farmers Market is from 9am-1pm this Saturday at 109 Blyth Street, Altona. It will have items including artisan breads, olive oils, preserves, fruit and vegetables, nuts, meats and cheese.

■ Details: thegeorginatait@gmail.com

COMMEMORATION

Ireland’s great famine and the arrival of Irish famine orphan girls will be commemorated in Williamstown from 2.30pm on Sunday. Meet at the tribute rock at the corner of the Strand and Stevedore Street.

■ Call 9397 6619

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Laverton Community Centre seeks volunteers for its cafe and emergency relief. 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton.

■ WarrenE@lcis.org.au or call 8368 0172

ART COMPETITION

Celebrate creative re-use and recycling in Maribyrnong by entering the Small Worlds Recycled Art Competition. Entries close at 6pm, Sunday.

www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/smallworlds

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