9205 2200 / www.hume.vic.gov.au Council Customer Service Centres 1079 Pascoe Vale Rd

Broadmeadows 40 Macedon St, Sunbury 84–85 Craigieburn Rd West

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13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31 The Broadmeadows Leisure Centre (BLC) is located on the corner of Pearcedale Pde & Dimboola Rd, Broadmeadows. The Craigieburn Leisure Centre (CLC) is located at 127–147 Craigieburn Rd,

Craigieburn. The Hume Global Learning Centre (HGLC) – Broadmeadows is located at 1093 Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows. The Global Learning Centre (HGLC) – Craigieburn is located at 75–95 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn. The Sunbury Aquatic & Leisure Centre (SALC) is located at 20 Ligar St, Sunbury.

MESSAGE FROM OUR MAYORCR ROSALIND (ROS) SPENCEMay is lovely time of year in Hume City. Council is holding a Community Planting Day to help improve our natural environment while allowing residents and community members to get outdoors, have some fun and meet new people. The event is on Sunday 6 May and more information is listed below.

There is also an information session on retrofi tting your home, on Saturday 5 May. You are welcome to come along from 10.30am until 12.30pm, to the Vic Foster Reserve Pavilion at 16–23 Pines Way, in Craigieburn and fi nd out how you can retrofi t your home to improve its energy and water effi ciency. This session is free and bookings are essential on 9205 2200.

Growing your own fruit is easy. Our Council is also holding a Community Fruit Orchard Planting Day. To fi nd out more, come along to this event on Saturday 12 May. This event is being held as part of National Families Week and more information is listed below.

Mother’s Day is on Sunday 13 May, and I hope all mothers in Hume have a happy day. National Families Week is on from Tuesday 15 May until Monday 21 May, making it a good time to celebrate with your family. It is also National Reconciliation Week, from Sunday 27 May until Sunday 3 June. I wish you all a wonderful month in our city.

NATIONAL GARAGE SALE TRAIL

You could hold a garage sale with your whole street or your entire neighbourhood! Join the Garage Sale Trail on Saturday 5 May. Host a garage sale or simply visit one, in and around Hume City.

By taking part in this fantastic national event, you could free-up space at home as well as make some money. Selling your unwanted items, or items you no longer need, gives others a chance to appreciate them, while keeping them out of landfi ll. Preloved items for sale should be in good working order. Visit www.hume.vic.gov.au for more information.

2012 GREENING PROGRAM – CALLING ALL GREEN THUMBS!

This May, Hume City Council’s Greening Program returns. The program involves local residents, community groups and schools in revegetation activities such as planting days.

Planting days help care for and improve our local environment. You are welcome to come along and join in the fun, meet new people and learn about our environment on Sunday 6 May. Come to The Tarnuk at the end of Wright Street in West Meadows at 10am (Melway ref 5G6). Afterwards, enjoy a BBQ lunch at 12pm.

For more details, visit our website or contact Council’s Greening Offi cer on 9205 2200.

COMMUNITY FRUIT ORCHARD PLANTING DAY

Are you looking for a fun outdoor activity for the whole family? If so, you can be part of our Community Fruit Orchard Planting Day on Saturday 12 May.

Come along to the Goonawarra Community Garden, between 10am and 1pm, on the corner of Lancefi eld Road and Rolling Meadows Drive, Goonawarra. Enjoy family activities and a free lunch.

It is a great way to start National Families Week 2012, and celebrate the valuable role families play in helping children develop, learn and grow.

Social Swim, Sauna & SpaBLC, 1pm–3pm, $4 Leisure Services 9205 2200

Cheese Making Workshop10am–3pm, The Meadows Primary School, 41-53 Graham St, Broadmeadowsfree, bookings essential 9205 2200

Do you want your voice to be heard and are you aged 10-24? Complete the Youth Survey 2012 and you could score a prize! www.hume.vic gov.au

Meet Cr Helen Patsikatheodorou10am–12pm, Gladstone Park Community Centre

Ordinary Council Meeting, 7–9.30pmHGLC – Craigieburnsubmit your questions in writing to a Customer Service Centre by 12pm today.

Ordinary Council Meeting (Town Planning & Finance)7pm–9.30pm, HGLC – Broadmeadows

Broadmeadows Street Soccer ProgramThursdays, 4pm–6pmBanksia Gardens Community Centrefree Jarrod Gunn 0425 770 778

Meet Cr Helen Patsikatheodorou10am–12pm, Gladstone Park Community Centre

Celebrate Mother’s Day6.45pm–7.45pm Craigieburn Library59 Craigieburn Rdall ages, free, bookingsrequired 9356 6980

Sunbury Community Kitchen, Tuesdays 10am–1pm. Sunbury Memorial Hall, 6 Stawell St $2, bookings essential Bernadette 9744 9554

Cook & Connect: Wednesdays, 11am–1pm Buchan Street Community Centre, all ages, gold coin donation, to confi rm a space is available contact Lisa 9301 9200

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Carpet Bowls10am–12pm, BLC$4, Leisure Services 9205 2200

Broadmeadows Bicycle Hub, 11am–3pm, SaturdaysBanksia Gardens Community Centre 71-81 Pearcedale Pde Broadmeadows, all ages free Jaime 9309 8531

Floodsafe Week is on from 30 April to 6 May. Remember to never drive,ride, walk or play in fl oodwater. Visit www.ses.vic.gov.au for more information.

Green Film Night: ‘Garbage Warrior’, 6pm–8pm Banksia Gardens Community Centre, 71-81 Pearcedale PdeBroadmeadows, free, bookings essential 9205 2200

Hume City Council’s Garage Sale: part of the national Garage Sale Trail9am–1pm, Sunbury Visitor Information CentreMacedon St, Sunbury 9205 2200

Free Tree Mulching9.30am–2.30pmJack Roper ReserveCamp Rd, Broadmeadows 9205 2200

Swinging Melodies: Kenny & Dolly Tribute Show, 10am–12pmHGLC – Broadmeadows$10 per person, bookings Leisure Services 9205 2200

Reading to children in everyday life: talksTwo sessions are available, visit the website for details The Age Library, HGLC – Broadmeadows, bookings required 9356 6900

Free Tree Mulching9.30am–2.30pmCraigieburn Depot carpark, enter off Craigieburn Rd 9205 2200

Mother’s Day

Winter Community Garden Projects, 10am –12pm Sunbury Library, 44 Macedon St, ages 18+, free, bookings required 9356 6970

UN International Day of Families

Free Tree Mulching9.30am–2.30pm Gibb ReserveBlair St, Dallas 9205 2200

Seed Propagation1pm–3pm, Meadows Primary School 41-53 Graham St Broadmeadows, freebookings essential 9205 2200

National Sorry Day

Free Tree Mulching9.30am–2.30pmGreenvale Recreation Centre, Barrymore Rd Greenvale 9205 2200

Author Talk – Detox your mind, 6.30pm–8pmSunbury Library, 44 Macedon St, ages 18+ free, bookings required 9356 6970

Rates reminder: the fourth rates instalment is due today.

TechQuest Awards registrations are now open. Visit our website for more information. 9356 6999

$30 for 30 days: Leisure Centre Membership Special until 31 May, $30BLC 9205 2670CLC 9205 2650SALC 9740 9766

Net.Help free internet and email trainingRegister your interest.HGLC, free, bookingsrequired 9356 6999

Mother's Day Event: Groovy 60's Music Extravaganza, 11am–1pm CLC, $15 per person including a light lunch & entertainment bookings 9308 2022

Aboriginal Community Garden Planting Day 11am–2pm, 2 Redan Crt Westmeadows 9205 2200