Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Community Calendar, 17 Assembly Dr, Tullamarine, 3043, or email to star@starnewsgroup.com.au.
Deadline for copy and announcements
is noon Wednesday.
Men’s Shed event
MEN’S Shed will be holding a regular first Monday of the month (the next being 5 September) meeting from 3-5pm to discuss nutrition, health and wellbeing. Emphasis will be on your physical health and the value of foods we eat. A great session is promised, and much knowledge will be gained by your attendance. The venue is at 280 Queens St, Altona. Inquiries: For more information, call Socrates on 9391 2664 or Bill on 8307 8872.
AUSLAN storytime
AUSLAN is the sign language of the Australian deaf community. Take the opportunity to experience a visual language in this fun, interactive and inclusive story time session with an Auslan expert on Tuesday 23 August from 10.30-11.30am at the Altona North Community Library. Inquiries: 1300 HOB LIB.
Marc McBride captures the cover
MARC McBride has illustrated over 50 book covers and countless magazines. He is most famous for his work illustrating the covers of the ‘Deltora Quest’. Marc will tell his story, demonstrate his Deltora magic and work with you on some illustration techniques. If you are interested in art, books or design, come on down and help us launch our 2011 Illustration competition. (For primary and secondary school students) at the Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre Wednesday 24 August 4.30-5.30pm. Inquiries: 1300 HOB LIB.
Italian and English storytime
ALL parents, grandparents and pre-schoolers are invited to an Italian and English bi-lingual storytime at the regular storytime session. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft activity with storyteller Vitina Agosta at Altona Library, 123 Queen St on Thursday 25 August 10.30-11.30am. Inquiries: 1300 HOB LIB.
Help for anxious
DEPRESSED, anxious, unable to cope? Come and meet with others who have experienced the same and are overcoming their issues. Free weekly meetings for all at the Spotswood Community Centre, 598 Melbourne Rd, Spotswood on Wednesday 12.30pm. Inquiries: 1800 558 268 or www.grow.net.au
August Family History Group
Can’t find a will? Feel sure there must have been one? Perhaps it is in the Public Records Office of Victoria under ‘Non-Issued probates’. Lots of stories to help with your understanding of wills, and access to an index of records to check (1852-1952). Historian Ada Ackerly will join us for this educational and interesting session at the Altona North Community Library on Thursday 25 August 2-3.30pm. Inquiries: 1300 HOB LIB.
Skype demonstration
DO YOU have friends or family overseas or interstate who you would like to contact? Skype is free, and easy to use. Learn the basics of Skype in this demonstration session for free on Thursday 25 August 2-3pm at the Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre. Inquiries: 1300 HOB LIB.
Heritage walks
COMMUNITY heritage walking tours taking historic routes start at 9.20am each Tuesday at the Williamstown Community and Education Centre, Thompson St. Inquiries: John on 9397 6023.
Dance lessons
SEQUENCE Dance lessons and social dancing every Sunday from 4-10pm at the Altona Sports Club, 11 Altona Rd, entry $6. Inquiries: 9382 0037.
Diabetes support
THE West Gate Diabetes support group meets first Tuesday of the month at Altona Bowling Club, Civic Parade, Altona, 10am until noon. Inquiries: Elaine on 9255 5501.
