Amazing Grace
Grace Barbe, from the Seychelles, will perform island reggae and Creole rhythms, singing in Creole, English and French, at Newport’s Substation on September 28.
Want to play netball?
Altona Lightning Netball Club is seeking players for its teams. The club plays in the Parkville Netball Competitions at the State Netball Hockey Centre and has 11 teams throughout open, 17 and under, and 15 and under grades. If you’re interested, call coaching co-ordinator Tracy Wallace.
■ 0410 445 537
A chance for young mums and dads
Are you a parent between 16 and 25 and want to meet other young parents in your area? Free groups meet in Laverton from 10-11.30am on Mondays, in Altona Meadows from 1-2.30pm on Mondays and in Sunshine from 12.30-2.30pm on Fridays. The groups organise fun activities for the kids and go on outings. Contact Mary for details.
■ 0409 758 932 or 9611 2459
Print your own T-shirts
Are you 14-20, living in the west and wanting to learn T-shirt design and screen-printing? 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
Get help with your tax
Altona Community Information Centre is offering tax help on Fridays and legal advice fortnightly on Thursdays. Appointment only.
■ 9398 5207
Train your dog and yourself
Get some exercise and have fun with your dog. The Agility Dog Club of Victoria trains on Friday nights under lights at WLJ Crofts Reserve, Blackshaws Road, Altona North. All breeds of dog and age groups are welcome. New members’ classes will begin in the new year. Numbers are limited.
■ 0425 762 434
Take note, musicians wanted
Do you play the bass clarinet or bari sax? Hobsons Bay City Band is keen to welcome more musicians. Rehearsals are held at Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport from 7.30pm on Mondays. Visitors and musicians of any age welcome.
■ 0403 851 076, hbcb@bigpond.com or www.hbcb.org.au
IT for the oldies
Laverton Community Education Centre is holding classes in learning to use an iPad, computers for over 40s, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and the internet. Courses are also available for Certificate III in Aged
Care and Home and Community Care. Spaces are limited and bookings required.
■ 9369 2726
Make fun of Dad and win
Highpoint is giving you the chance to ‘Update Dad’s Style’ with a competition sure to unearth some classics from the fashion archives. Until Sunday, Highpoint customers can upload a photo of their dad wearing an outdated fashion trend to Instagram with the hashtag #UpdateDadsStyle. All entries have the chance to win a $1000 shopping spree at Highpoint to help give dad’s wardrobe a much-needed overhaul.
