Watercolour exhibition
Students tutored by local artist Stefan Gevers are exhibiting their work at Williamstown library until November 28.
Twilight fete
Newport Lakes Primary School will hold a twilight fete on Friday, 3.30-8.30pm, with live entertainment, rides, stalls and food. Come for the afternoon and stay for dinner at 113 Elizabeth Street, Newport.
Footscray at war
Author and historian Dr John Lack will speak at Footscray Historical Society’s annual dinner and AGM at 8pm on November 19. It will be at Footscray Town Hall, 61 Napier Street, Footscray.
■ 0434 513 009
Senior drivers
A free senior drivers expo to keep older people confident and on the road will be held at the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre on November 22, 9.45am-2.30pm, by RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham councils.
■ Leigh, 9315 9464.
Cosi show
West Independent Theatre presents Cosi, by Louis Nowra, from November 27–December 6 at Bluestone Church Arts Space, 10A Hyde Street, Footscray. Tickets: $25-$38.
■ hello@westindependenttheatre.com
Learn T-shirt printing
Are you 14 to 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
Christmas lights
Celebrate Christmas by turning on a Christmas tree light, 6.30–8.30pm, November 28 at Maribyrnong Town Hall, Footscray. Festivities include children’s activities, entertainment and a craft market.
Calling filmmakers
Setting Sun Short Film Festival, running from April 16-19, will accept entries until January 6. Entrants receive a free 2015 Open Channel membership.
www.settingsunshortfilmfestival.com.au
Children’s program
Places are still available in next year’s Pelicans program for three-year-olds at Williamstown Community and Education Centre.
■ 9397 6168
Legal advice
Free legal advice is being offered at the Hobsons Bay Community Information Centre in Altona. Legal help is available every second Thursday from 6-7pm, by appointment.
■ 9398 5207
Young parents
Are you a parent aged 16-25 wanting to meet other young parents, to go on outings and share activities? Free groups meet at Laverton on Mondays, 10–11.30am; Altona Meadows on Mondays, 1–2.30pm; and Sunshine on Fridays, 12.30-2.30pm.
■ Mary, 0409 758 932
