WORKSHOP
Poet, speaker, writer, philosopher and thinker Mark Gonzales is holding a workshop today as part of his residency at the Footscray Community Arts Centre. His masterclass, Our Word Is Our Medicine, is from 6-8pm. Entry is $30.
WIZARD OF OZ
The Wizard of Oz Show will be performed at Altona City Theatre from 10.30am-noon on Sunday by international touring company Youngstars2.com. Children are invited to come dressed as their favourite character. Tickets cost $18.
■ Call 1300 788 028 or 9739 6300
NEED A COMPUTER?
Altona Men’s Shed refurbishes computers for people in need of financial assistance. Base- model computers are free to concession-card holders. Other models are available from $40. All computers come with software and cables. Open 11am-3pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 3/11 Techno Park Drive, Williamstown.
■ Call 0448 240 597
PRODUCE SWAP
Swap and share home produce at the Williamstown Fruit and Vege Swap on the Williamstown library deck from 10.30-11.30am on Saturday.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Atona’s Community Information Centre is seeking volunteers to help serve the community.
■ Call 10am to 3pm, Monday-Friday, 9398 5207 or 9398 5377
JOIN A CHOIR
If you sing around the house, why not join a choir? SingWest is a community choir that rehearses each Monday night in Williamstown. No auditions required.
■ Call Hugh, 0413 591 342
HERITAGE WEEK
Altona Homestead is open for Devonshire tea from 11am-4pm on April 13 and 20. To celebrate Heritage Week, there will be 45-minute double-decker bus history tours with commentary. Rides are by gold coin donation.
■ Call Peter Weaver, 0430 808 240
CALLING SNAPPERS
People aged 12-18 who live, work or study in Hobsons Bay have until April 30 to enter the Pixel8 photographic competition capturing unique local images.
■ pixel8photocomp.com.au or facebook.com/pixel8photocomp
PROBUS MEETING
Business consultant and Probus South Pacific director Bruce Cameron will speak at the April 15 meeting of Footscray Probus Club, from 10am at RecWest Centre, Essex Street, West Footscray.
■ All welcome.
