Share a yarn
Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault is inviting women to join a new knitting and crochet group – no experience necessary. The next monthly meet-up will be held at 53 Ballarat Road, Footscray, 10am-12.30pm on June 11.
■ 9687 5811
Family violence forum
Footscray MP Marsha Thomson will co-host a family violence community forum at Maribyrnong Town Hall from 6pm on Wednesday, June 3, with Prevention of Family Violence Minister Fiona Richardson a guest speaker.
■ RSVP clive.bracey@parliament.vic.gov.au or 9689 4283
World Environment Day
World Environment Day will be celebrated on Friday with a festival at Altona library. There’ll be reptiles, entertainment and workshops on saving energy, pruning citrus trees, composting and worm farming. Bookings essential.
www.mysmartgarden.org.au or 9932 1142
Uganda fundraiser
A fundraiser for the Bwindi Sewing Project, supporting women in Uganda to run their own business and a refuge/hostel, will be held in Williamstown on Saturday. The event will be at Blue Illusion, 46 Douglas Parade, from noon-3pm. Book at the store. ■ 9397 4862 or email Williamstown@blueillusion.com
Just read
Footscray author Jane Rawson has launched the Just Read readathon, raising funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
Transition town
Join in setting up a “transition town’ in Maribyrnong. Share ideas on projects such as gardening and reducing waste and increasing energy efficiency in the home.
www.facebook.com/groups/transitionmaribyrnong
Choir needs you
Altona Community Choir is seeking new members. The choir rehearses on Mondays from 7.30-9.30pm at the Altona Senior Citizens Centre in Sargood Street.
■ 0409 215 352
