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Christmas Creators’ Market

Saturday 10th December 11am – 4pm We were so happy with the turnout at our last market early in November that we thought we should go again, and get another market in before Christmas. This time round it will be a more artsy craft market, a chance for us to showcase some local talent and [...]

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Post Industrial Design and Sarah Watt

A new exhibition at Post Industrial Design (just west down Barkly St) is Sarah Watt’s 3012. This exhibition shows images of West Footscray’s quirky and diverse character, it’s really worth a look. Great to see new and interesting things in the local hood.

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Stall Holders wanted for Market 5th November

The Neighbourhood House are hosting another community market and we are looking for stallholders. The market will take place in the walkway beside the library and upstairs at the Neighbourhood House on Saturday November 5 between 10am and 2pm. Please come down and enjoy some local crafts, products and delicious food. If you or anyone [...]

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Birthday Celebrations

  Monday 24th October  11am – 5pm. The Maribyrnong Library Service is hosting a fun filled day for the community here at the West Footscray Learning Centre. It’s hard to believe but the Neighbourhood House and the West Footscray Library have very happily co-existed in this building for 5 years. Join us for an open [...]

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School Holiday Program a hit

School Holiday Fun, Kids in the Kitchen with Miranda was great!   “Just wanted to feedback how great Noah and Rory thought the cooking class was that they attended yesterday. So great that Rory was inspired to provide direction and then add ingredients to a tomato sauce for dinner – which was, in fact, delicious. [...]

Yoga for Children Term 4

Yoga for 5 – 8 year olds. A fun and creative way to bring Yoga (union of mind and body) into a childs life. This course contains Yoga Physical Postures, Breathing Techniques, Songs, Stories, Relaxation with Visualisation, Positive Affirmations, and Craft. Children will learn techniques for self-health, relaxation and inner fulfillment. Yoga at an early [...]

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After school cooking

   It’s been a long time since we’ve introduced a course that has been so overwhelmingly popular. The primary aged cooking class hosted by Food by Miranda is almost half way through the term and it has been enjoyed by some of West Footscray’s future restaurant and cafe owners. 2 sessions in Term 4  Wednesday @ [...]

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Job Vacancy – Toy Library Coordinator

Liza McKay and Jo Scanlon are both leaving our Toy Library which has opened up a great position for someone to take over the Coordinator’s role. We are hoping to morph these two great workers into one! We would like to thank them both for the fantastic work they have contributed, if you use the [...]

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FREE Guitar for beginners

  What a fantastic opportunity to learn guitar with Leon Sallman, Channel 31 Blues/Country and Western guitarist. He is very kindly offering FREE lessons for all ages; you just need to bring a guitar to start OR let us know if you don’t have one! And if anyone has an old guitar to donate to the [...]