Driver safety
Seniors can learn more about the effects of medications on driving, keep up to date with road laws and get a free roadworthy check on their cars at Roadsafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council’s senior driver seminar on Sunday, August 23. It’s at the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, Civic Parade, Altona from 9.45am-2.30pm. Lunch is provided.
■ 9315 9464
Anger management classes
Laverton Community Centre and Neighbourhood House will run women’s anger management, self-esteem and assertion courses, starting August 12. There are also courses in meditation and for people struggling with mental health. The centre is in Laverton Community Hub, corner of Railway Avenue and Crown Street.
■ 8368 0177
Learn T-shirt printing
Are you 14-20, living in the west and want to learn T-shirt design and screenprinting? Free sessions will be held at Woods Street Arts Space, 44 Woods Street, Laverton, from 2-5pm every second Saturday until November 29. Free food and drinks provided.
■ 0419 160 067
Sing out
Do you enjoy singing around the home? Then why not join the Western Melbourne Men’s Chorus. Rehearsals are at St James School’s youth shed, 330 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing, from 7-9.30pm on Tuesdays.
■ 0400 414 215
Concert band
Do you play the saxophone or drums? The Western Region Concert Band is searching for percussion, brass and saxophone players. It meets 9am Saturdays at Errington Community Centre, Princess Street, St Albans.
■ 9687 6644
Calling musos
Do you play the bass clarinet or bari sax? Hobsons Bay City Band is keen to welcome more musicians. Rehearsals are held from 7.30pm on Mondays at Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. Visitors and interested musicians of any age are welcome.
■ Lesley: 0403 851 076 or hbcb@bigpond.com
Join the Scouts
Children aged seven and up are invited to join the 2nd Newport Scout Group. The group plays games, goes camping and learns to look after the environment. For information, visit the Newport Scout Hall Monday nights or phone Leona on
0418 518 689
