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Community Calendar – August 9, 2016

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Census night tonight

Census 2016 is tonight, Tuesday, August 9. If you don’t have a form call 1300 214 531 urgently. If you have a log-in, download the census at www.census.abs.gov.au

 

Market to market

The new Sunbury Village Market will commence at the Sunbury Memorial Hall and Village Green, Stawell Street, this Saturday, August 13, 9am until 2pm. New stalls and car boot sites available.

■ 0400 907 793

 

Maximise your impact

Expand Your Impact is a skills training day for people who want to make great stuff happen for themselves, their communities or at work. The workshop is on this Saturday, August 13, at Lancefield Guesthouse, 71 Main Road Lancefield.

www.makeachange.org.au

 

LGBTI social support

Mix and mingle at a social and support group get-together for transgender, gender-diverse, gender-fluid or gender- questioning people aged 12-25, who live, work or play in Macedon Ranges. The next gathering is August 23 at Woodend Community Centre, corner High and Forest streets, Woodend.

■ 5421 1666

 

Bush dance for Kidzone

A community bush dance will raise funds for Kidzone OSHC Romsey on Saturday, August 20, at Kerrie Hall. There will be food and drinks, a dance caller, silent auction and more. Family tickets $25, singles $15 from Romsey post office, Ray White Romsey or Encourage Church.

■ 5429 6327

 

Trick or treatment

Pills and potions to fix anything from baldness to dimples are on display at the Trick or Treatment exhibition at Kyneton Museum. The exhibition explores the medical quackery that was rife in the Victorian era. Friday to Sunday, 11am-4pm, until October 16.

■ 1300 888 802 or www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/museum

 

Cool for Kids

Help kids with cancer and their families and friends at a night of music, fun and dancing when The Naturally Cool Big Band performs at Sunbury Bowling Club from 7.30pm, August 20. Tickets: $30; proceeds to Royal Children’s Hospital.

■ 5428 2228

 

Bluelight disco

Get to know your community police volunteers at the upcoming Bluelight disco at Sunbury Memorial Hall, 6-8pm, August 26. Gear up in footy colours. Entry is $7.

■ 9744 8111

 

WIN THIS

 

Derma e is giving readers the chance to win one of three skincare packs valued at $119.40. Packs include a soothing cleanser, firming moisturiser, charcoal mask and overnight peel. Derma e products are created using sustainably sourced natural, powerful, active ingredients, scientifically tested to deliver noticeable results. www.dermae.com.au

To enter, click here.

Entries close at 11.59 pm on Sunday, August 14, and will be drawn at 9 am the next day at 380 City Road, Southbank, 3006. Entrants must be more than 18 years old and live in Victoria. See our competition terms and conditions for more details. All winners will be contacted directly by the prize supplier within seven days of winners being drawn.

Photo: Supplied
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