Church fete
The Anglican Parish of Altona/Laverton is holding a spring carnival fete on October 24 from 10am-2pm. The fete, at St Eanswythe’s Church, Queen Street, Altona, will have homemade cakes, jams and marmalades, crafts, books, toys, plants and a sausage sizzle. Funds raised will be used to provide community services.
■ 9398 5765
Music collective
The Footscray Music Collective is raising funds to give local musicians and performers access to professional stage equipment for use in local music venues. To support the campaign, the Footscray Gypsies and DJ Senor Love Daddy will perform at the Footscray Hotel from 8pm Saturday.
Festival flicks sought
The Setting Sun Short Film Festival is calling for entries. Films will be screened at the Sun Theatre, Yarraville, April 16-19 next year. More than $5000 in prizes will be up for grabs. Entries close January 31.
Farmers market
Altona Primary School Farmers Market is on October 17 from 9am-1pm. The market, at 109 Blyth Street, Altona, will have artisan breads, meat, preserves, fruit and vegetables, plants, pony rides, and more.
Green lessons
Learn how to save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Challenge to Change and Lighting the West will join forces to host two free workshops on energy efficiency, from 11am-12.30pm this Saturday at Footscray library and 6.30-8pm, Wednesday, October 22, at Braybrook Community Centre.
■ Fiona.garlick@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 8734 5428.
Market day
Annecto David House will host a market day, 9am-2pm this Saturday, featuring live music, Devonshire tea, a barbecue and lots more. Enter via Kingston Street, Yarraville.
Hospital volunteers
Mature volunteers are being sought for an ongoing role in the Footscray Hospital emergency department. Excellent communication skills are a must; shift times are 9am-noon.
■ Michael Burns, volunteer program team leader, 8345 1059
Hearing checks
Free hearing checks will be held at the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre on October 28 and November 25.
■ 9398 2511
IT for elders
Laverton Community Education Centre is holding term 4 classes on how to use your iPad, computers for over 40s, and beginners’ lessons in Word, Excel, Powerpoint and the internet.
■ 9369 2726
Civic awards
Maribyrnong council is calling for nominations of people who have made a real difference. The Maribyrnong Civic Awards celebrate the work of individuals and organisations who contribute to improving community life. Nominations close 5pm, Friday, October 24.
Young parents
Want to meet other young parents in your area? Groups meet in Laverton on Mondays from 1-2.30pm, Altona Meadows from 10-11.30am, and Sunshine on Fridays from 12.30-2.30pm. It’s free.
■ 0409 758 932 or 9611 2459
