This free community forum will give parents practical, easy to use ways to talk to kids about alcohol, and plenty of ideas about how to keep them safe. The forums will be presented by Geoff Munro, Australian Drug Foundation and Leigh Bartlett, Barwon Adolescent Taskforce.

Register your attendance by visiting www.teendrinkinglaw.vic.gov.au

Date: 18/04/2012
Time: 6:45pm - 9:00pm
Location in Hume: Gladstone Park Secondary College, Performing Arts Centre
Organisation: Australian Drug Foundation

Victorian art prize now open to talented refugee artists. Paintings, drawings, photography and mixed media works by refugee artists who have arrived in Australia since 1970 are now being sought for this year’s Heartlands Refugee Fine Art Prize.

A total prize pool of $15,000 will be shared by three primary prize-winners, a new arrival prize and eight honourable mentions. First prize is $5,000 plus a solo exhibition and artist in residence opportunity. Shortlisted entries will be showcased at the Heartlands Refugee Fine Art Prize exhibition, held at fortyfivedownstairs in Flinders Lane from June 6-16.

The Heartlands Refugee Fine Art Prize is presented by AMES and Multicultural Arts Victoria in partnership with VicHealth and Parks Victoria. It celebrates the skills, talents and creativity that refugees bring to Victoria and the social and cultural contributions they provide to our community.

Entries close Friday 20 April 2012.

Open to all eligible Hume residents.

Contact Name: Trinidad Estay
Contact Number: 03 9188 3681
Contact Email: fiesta@multiculturalarts.com.au
Website: www.multiculturalarts.com.au/heartlands

Cartooning and Stop Motion Workshop for kids 5+

Date: Wednesday 2 May 2012
Time:
Location in Hume: Attwood House Communtiy Centre
Contact Name: Chris Guthrie
Phone: 0401 701806
Email: chrisguthrie1@bigpond.com
Website: www.markguthrie.biz

Come along and make a special gift for mum at Bunnings Craigieburn.
Bookings Essential.

Date: May 3 2012 
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location in Hume: Bunning's Craigieburn
Contact Name: Sue Miller
Phone: 8338.3500
Email: craigieburn@bunnings.com.au

Want to know what garage sales are occuring throughout Hume on 5 May?  Pick up a map as well as a bargain at the Visitor Information Centre garage sale.

When: Saturday 5 May 2012
Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm
Location: Sunbury Visitors Information Centre
Address: 43 Macedon Street, Sunbury
Contact Name: Hume City Council
Phone: 9205 2200
Webiste: www.garagesaletrail.com

Come along to a free planting day at Goonawarra.  It is a great opportunity for you to get involved in the community garden and help us to plant the fruity tree orchard.  There will be fun activities for kids and a special performance by BoilOver-an inclusive performing arts group based in Sunbury.  A free lunch will also be provided on the.

Date: Saturday 12 May 2012
Time:10am to 1pm
Location: 2-8 Highgrove Drive, Goonawarra (Sunbury)
Contact: Healthy Hume Team on 9205 2200
Email: healthyhume@hume.vic.gov.au

This is a family event adn everyone is welcome to come along and join th fun.

Event: Cheese Making Workshop
When: Wednesday 16 May 2012
Time:10am-3pm
Location:The Meadows Primary School
Address:41-53 Graham Street, Broadmeadows
Contact: 9205 2200, bookings essential

National Walk Safely to School Day now in its thirteenth year, primary school children learn about pedestrian safety and the importance of regular exercise by participating in National Walk Safely to School Day.  Parents and carers are encouraged to walk their children to school on Friday 18 May 2012.  Discover a different route, take the backstreets or via a local park.  If you have to drive, park the car 10 minutes away from the school and walk the rest of the way.  For more information and to discover the best walking route to your school visit: www.walk.com.au

When: Friday 18 May
Email: mail@walk.com.au
Website: www.walk.com.au 

Free for all ages

Event:Broadmeadows Bicycle Hub
When: Saturday 19 May 2012
Time:11am-3pm
Location:Banksia Gardens Community Centre
Address:71-81 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows
Contact:Jaime, 9309 8531

Event: Detox Your Mind
When:Wednesday 30 May 2012
Age Group: 18+
Time:6.30pm-8pm
Location:Sunbury Library
Address:44 Macedon Street, Sunbury
Contact: 9356 6970 booking required, free

Admission free. Devonshire tea available with the proceeds going to the Kalkallo Fire Brigade to maintain and purchase vital fire fighting equipment  

Date: Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th June
Time: Daily 10am to 5pm
Location: Jika Farm - 495 Donnybrook Road, Mickleham (Melway 366 C4)
Contact: Ned Pannuzzo
Phone: 0412 620 019
Email:lorempark1@hotmail.com

Each year approximately 250 Australian children (aged 0-14 years) are killed and 58,000 hospitalised by unintentional injuries. Kidsafe, the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia, is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to prevent and reduce the incidence and severity of unintentional childhood injuries in Australian children aged less than 15 years National Kidsafe Day aims to increase community awareness of unintention childhood injuries and their prevention.

For more information on events taking place in your area please visit www.kidsafevic.com.au

The Green Walks in the Park Program, an initative of Heart Foundation Victoria and Bushwalking Victoria, aims to get more people walking more often in more local parks. Explore new green spaces each month with guided Green Walks in different parks across Victoria. The program is a fun and active way to spend time with family and friends in parkslands and open spaces. Green Walks are free and suitable for all ages. Walking in green places, especially with others, is a great tonic for your body and your mind.

Contact Number: 1300 36 27 87
Website: www.heartfoundation.org.au/greenwalks 

The BEAT (Broadmeadows Employment and Training) - An outreach Job Club program operates every Wednesday from 10 – 1pm at Dallas Neighbourhood House.(Tel. 9302 2131) 

Commencing in September the BEAT will be operating the first two Wednesdays of the month at Banksia Gardens Community Centre (Tel. 9309 8531) and the 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Banksia Gardens Community Centre.

Hume City Council in partnership with other community agencies including Employment Service Providers, Centrelink, and Registered Training Organisations assist residents with career counselling, job search support, resume writing, job interview preparation and referral to courses and other support services.

Jobs on the Go - is an employment initiative that promotes the value of employing local Hume residents in particular Neighbourhood Renewal residents into employment vacancies.  The Broadmeadows Neighbourhood Renewal Employment Officer (BNREO) provides a specialised and individualised job support services to these residents.  

Employers can advertise their vacancies for FREE and job seekers can search and apply for jobs and upload their resumes on the website.  The website link is: www.jobsonthego.com.au

Experience the true essence and atmosphere of an authentic farmers' market at Highlands Farmers' Market. Held every 3rd Saturday of every month at Highlands Lake, 1 North Shore Drive, Craigieburn.

Sunbury Craft and Family Market held 1st Saturday of each month where you can find beautiful handmade arts and crafts, delicious food and family entertainment.

Sunbury Farmers' Market - Visit this enjoyable market in the very special grounds of the Gatehouse Café at Rupertswood, home of The Ashes. Meander your way through the stalls that are scattered around the beautiful garden and taste the many delights this authentic farmers market has to offer.

When: Held every 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am - 1pm.
Where: The Gate House, 1 Macedon Street, Sunbury.
Contact Frank James
Phone: 03 9553 0601
Email: frank@inseasonmaekets.on.au
Website: www.inseasonmarkets.com.au

Visit Markets in Hume for more information.

Event: Live Music acoustic sessions over lunch (new menu every week) with Wine Tastings every Sunday from 12pm in a picturesque Vineyard Setting. Outdoors in Summer and cosy gas fires in the Winter! 
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Location: Goona Warra Vineyard
Phone: 03 9740 7766
Email: dani@goonawarra.com.au
Website: www.goonawarra.com.au/