THE DAY THE BRIDGE COLLAPSED
Previously undisplayed photographs of the West Gate Bridge collapse will be on display this weekend at a one-day exhibition to commemorate the 44th anniversary of the tragedy. Thirty-five construction workers died in the collapse on October 15, 1970. The free exhibition is part of Courts Open Day, 10am-3pm, this Saturday at the William Cooper Justice Centre, 223 William Street, Melbourne.
WINTER GARDENING
Find out how to prepare delicious winter greens and keep your garden thriving with the help of a free gardening workshop at the Maidstone Community Centre this Sunday. The workshop is part of the My Smart Garden program, focusing on a range of sustainability and gardening topics. The workshop will focus on planning cool weather planting and encourage community members to improve self-sufficiency and reduce their environmental impact.
■ At 21 Yardley Street from 10am-noon, Sunday, May 18
WRITERS REVEAL SECRETS
Yarraville poet and winner of the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript 2013, Maxine Beneba Clarke, will join screenwriter and author Graeme Simsion in conversation with Michael Kitson at Rotunda in the West this Thursday. The talk will be from 6.30pm for a 7pm start at the VU Bar, Level 0, Building M, Victoria University’s Footscray park campus, Ballarat Road. Entry: $15/$10.
■ RSVP essential: bruno.lettieri@vu.edu.au or 0422 298 643
RETIREES GET TOGETHER
Are you recently retired or at a loose end? You’d be welcome at the next meeting of Footscray Probus Club, 10am, Tuesday, May 20, at West Rec. Centre, Essex Street, West Footscray.
■ Enquiries: Bob, 9315 6709
BLUES MEETS JAZZ
More than a dozen local acts will strut their stuff in a Blues/Jazz theme night this Friday at the Newport Bowls Club, 4 Mason Street. Full bar available, starts 7.30pm sharp. Entry $12/$8. This a Newport Fiddle and Folk club event.
FITNESS FOR ALL
Free community Fit Clubs are in Wyndham and Williamstown for all ages and abilities. Sessions are run by volunteers who help people improve well-being with exercise and nutrition. A walking group meets 6.30pm, Mondays, at Grange Community Centre, 160-180 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing. Fit Club meets there 6.30pm, Tuesdays. Details: Sue, 0402 729 930. Williamstown Fit Club meets 10am, Saturdays, in North Road, opposite South Pacific Health Clubs.
■ Enquiries: Kim, 0430 080 776
DRIVING MADE SAFER
A senior drivers’ expo will be held in Altona on June 14. RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council will provide information about road law, health and the effect of medicines on driving. Participants can get a free and confidential driving assessment in their own car, and a free, confidential inspection of their car’s safety and roadworthiness. Free lunch is provided. Places are limited.
■ Bookings: Leigh, 9315 9464
ART CLASSES
Altona’s Joel Gallery is offering botanic art classes on Friday mornings and afternoons. People can learn to paint nature with watercolour.
■ Enrol now for term 2: 0431 828 402 or visit www.botanicartclasses.com.au
