EXHIBITIONS
Reflections, an exhibition of drawings, paintings, images and abstracts by Stuart Hames, will be launched at Altona’s Joel Gallery at 7pm on May 2. An exhibition by five local women, titled Lasting Impressions 2014, will be launched at 7pm on May 16. The gallery is at 5 Sargood Street, Altona.
■ Call 9398 2511
HIGH MARK
It was ideal weather for the grand final of Hobsons Bay’s skate/BMX/scooter competition at Newport Skate Park last week. Jesse Abrahams, 15, was among those showing off their moves. Flags will be raised at Altona Meadows Skate Park tomorrow as part of a public art project featuring artists from Laverton’s Wood Street Arts Space.
WAR RECORDS
Have you ever wondered about a relative’s wartime experience? Research war records from 2-3.30pm tomorrow at Williamstown library.
■ library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or call 1300 462 542
HERITAGE TOUR
A free heritage walking tour will be held in Williamstown at 11.45am on Friday. Meet at the Visitor Information Centre in Commonwealth Reserve.
■ Call 9932 4310.
NEW GIGS
Bluegrass, honkytonk and western swing from The ReChords and Nigel Wearne hit Melbourne’s newest western suburbs venue, the Bar of Bengal, on Sunday, May 4. The new venue at Kindred Studios, 212a Whitehall Street, Yarraville, is setting up for a string of Sunday afternoon live gigs programmed especially for inner-west audiences.
■ Tickets $12+bf attrybooking.com/ERVD or $15 at the door
MAY DAY PICNIC
Inspired by the meatworkers ‘butchers’ picnic’ and celebrating the relationship between industry and art, Footscray Community
Arts Centre is hosting a free picnic this May Day weekend. It will
feature Snuff Puppets, Massive Hip Hop Choir, The Riverside Metalworker blacksmiths, Mobile Radio, The Melbourne Rapid Response Theatre Team and The Hackketts, and there will be a Union shop barbecue, meat raffle, and public soapbox.
■ The free picnic is from noon-4pm on Sunday, May 4, on the FCAC Riverside Lawn and Amphitheatre.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Atona’s Community Information Centre is seeking volunteers to help serve the community. For details, call the centre between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday.
■ 9398 5207 or 9398 5377.
