Tex is back
Iconic singer-songwriter Tex Perkins performs with his band The Dark Horses at the Yarraville Club on November 8. The former front man of popular Australian rock band The Cruel Sea is getting the band back together to showcase songs from a new album alongside gems from the past. Tickets: $35-45.
Author talk
Favourite local author Alice Pung talks about her new novel, Laurinda, with Bruno Lettieri at Rotunda in the West at 6.30pm, Thursday, at VU Bar, Building M, Victoria University Footscray Park campus. Tickets $15 or $10 concession.
■ RSVP bruno.lettieri@vu.edu.au or 0422 298 643
Cup eve party
Rosamond Bowls Club will host a live band, phantom call, Cup sweeps and more at 7pm, Monday, Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong. Families welcome, BYO snacks; adults $10, kids free.
■ Barry, 0412 877 483
Young parents
Are you a parent aged 16-25 wanting to meet other young parents in your area, take your children on outings and share fun children’s activities? Groups meet in Laverton from 10-11.30am on Mondays, at Altona Meadows from 1-2.30pm on Mondays and Sunshine from 12.30-2.30pm on Fridays.
■ Mary, 0409 758 932
Everything’s Rosie
The Sun Bookshop is hosting a special event with local author Graeme Simsion launching his new book The Rosie Effect at 6pm, Wednesday, November 5 at the Sun Theatre. Free event, all welcome.
■ 9689 0661 or email info@sunbookshop.com
Senior drivers
A free senior drivers’ expo to keep older people confident and on the road will be held at Hobsons Bay Civic Centre at 115 Civic Parade, Altona, from 9.45am-2.30pm on November 22. It’s hosted by RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council, with Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham councils. Places are limited; RSVP to Leigh:
■ 9315 9464
Twilight fete
Newport Lakes Primary School has a twilight fete from 3.30-8.30pm on November 14. There will be live entertainment, rides, stalls and food. Come for the afternoon and stay for dinner. The school is at 113 Elizabeth Street, Newport.
Theatre show
West Independent Theatre’s final production for 2014 is Così, by Louis Nowra. The season at Bluestone Church Arts Space, 10A Hyde Street, Footscray, runs from November 27 to December 6.
www.westindependenttheatre.com
Film night
A free screening of internationally acclaimed film Girl Rising is at Williamstown library, 6pm on November 5. The documentary, hosted by Hobsons Bay council, is about the strength of the human spirit and how educating girls can transform societies. RSVP by November 3.
■ 9932 1001 or commdev@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Car torque
Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Motoring Group will hold a car show from 10am-3pm on November 2. People are invited to show their cars and talk the torque over a sausage sizzle. Members of the public can also bring and show their classic and custom cars and motorbikes at no charge. The shed is at 280 Queen Street, Altona (old EPA building).
