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WHAT’S ON: Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay

FROM FARM TO YOU

Want to find breads, olive oils, preserves, cheese and other homegrown produce? Altona Primary School’s next farmers market is from 9am-1pm on May 17.

■ 0435 130 355

MAKE YOUR MOTHER’S DAY

Treat mum with a special gift from the Yarraville Markets. At the Masonic Hall, corner Willis and Canterbury streets, Yarraville, from 10am-4pm this
|Saturday.

http:www.facebook.com/yarravillemarkets

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT

Learn how your kerbside green waste is used during International Compost Awareness Week (May 5-11). Maribyrnong council will have pop-up displays at its offices, Maidstone Community Centre, Footscray library and Maribyrnong
Aquatic Centre.

■ 9688 0200

GET HELP

An anxiety support group meets at the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre from 7.30pm every Tuesday. 5 Sargood Street, Altona. Cost: $3.

■ 9398 2511

VEGIE SWAP

Exchange homegrown produce at the Williamstown Fruit and Vegie Swap. At Williamstown library from 10.30am to 11.30am this Saturday.

■ transitionhb@gmail.com

ANGER MANAGEMENT

A six-week course for men at Laverton Community Centre and Neighbourhood House will provide tips for controlling anger. Participants will discuss reasons for anger and why it’s a problem, and mentors will provide them with exercises to help
manage the anger. From 6.30pm on
May 15. Cost: $100.

reception@lcis.org.au

KINDER’S OPEN

Browse a cake stall and enjoy a sausage sizzle at Robina Scott Kindergarten’s open day from 10am-midday on May 18. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Williamstown centre.

■ 9397 6902

STRIKE A POSE

Yoga classes are at the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre, 5 Sargood Street, Altona.

■ Email info@inner-smileyoga.com or 0411 169 072

PC BRIGADE

Altona Men’s Shed refurbishes computers for those in need. Base-model computers are free to concession card holders. Other models are available from $40. All computers come with software and cables. Available from 11am-3pm, Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 3/11 Techno Park Drive, Williamstown North.

■ 0448 240 597

SING IT LOUND

If you enjoy singing around the house, why not join a choir? SingWest is a community choir that rehearses Monday nights in Williamstown. No auditions, just a willingness to let it all out.

■ 0413 591 342

TEX AND CHARLIE

Tex Perkins and Charlie Owen will perform at the Yarraville Club’s Yarraville Live on Saturday, May 17. Special guest Adalita will open the night. Tickets from $27 to $62, plus booking fee.

http://www.yarravillelive.com

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