Hop into it: Ever wondered what kangaroos eat? Or where they sleep? Ecoplan Australia is hosting an information night on the ecology of kangaroos. Speaker Bryan Walters will talk about wildlife population management, protected species management, habitat rehabilitation and the importance of kangaroo ecology. From 7.30pm at Warrandyte Community Centre, 168 Yarra Street, Warrandyte. Wednesday, February 1.
Lend a helping hand: Thinking about volunteering but don’t know how to go about it? Eastern Volunteers will host an information session exploring confidentiality, duty of care, rights and responsibilities and how to become a volunteer. From 10am–11.30am at Eastern Volunteers, 36 New Street, Ringwood.
For more information, call 9870 7822 or visit easternvolunteers.org.au. Tuesday, January 24.
Strength to strength: Get rid of the reminders of Christmas excess by signing up for strength training. Bennettswood Neighbourhood House is offering sessions designed to improve muscle strength, balance and mobility through exercises using dumbbells and light leg weights. Strength training can increase bone density, energy and joint flexibility. From 9am–10am at 7 Greenwood Street, Burwood. For more information, call 9888 0234. Monday, January 30 – Monday, March 26.
Let us rejoice: Manningham’s citizen of the year will be announced at an Australia Day function at the council offices. Menzies MHR Kevin Andrews will present the awards, which will be followed by an Australia Day citizenship ceremony. The free event is at the Manningham council offices, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. For more information, call 9840 9304 or
visit manningham.vic.gov.au. Thursday, January 26.
Salad days: To celebrate summer, Stonehouse Gallery is exhibiting a collection of salad bowls. But they’re not just any old salad bowls — the ceramic and glass bowls being showcased were all made by Stonehouse artists, and they’re all for sale. The exhibition will be open daily from 10am–4pm at 103 Yarra Street, Warrandyte. For more information, call 9844 3629. Until Thursday, February 2.
On yer bike: Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Burwood Velodrome at the Australia Day Madison Carnival, presented by the Blackburn Cycling Club. Come and watch some of the state’s best cyclists compete for Australia Day honours. For more information, visit bbn.org.au. Thursday, January 26.
Keep calm: Back at work and feeling stressed? Try finding your inner peace through guided visualisation, breathing, gentle stretching and meditation. From 8pm–9pm at Mitcham Community House,19 Brunswick Road, Mitcham. For more information, call 9873 4587 or visit mitchamcommunityhouse.org. January 30 – March 26.
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