Stay safe online
Yarra Junction Library is holding a public session to discuss the essential skills to stay safe online, as well as the why and how of safe passwords and safely paying for goods online. The session will include tips to avoid scams and how to download safely from the internet. It will take place on Thursday 29 August at 3pm. Bookings are essential. Inquiries: 9800 6462
Lighthouse Grand Prix
The Lighthouse Grand Prix veterans race is on at the Liberty Family Church for past members of the Lighthouse Club and friends. The event will take place on 31 August at 1pm. Inquiries: 0419 506 200
Ladies tennis
Seville Tennis Club is hosting a Ladies Fun Tennis Day on Tuesday 3 September from 9.45am. The event suits all ages and abilities, with morning tea and lunch provided. Cost is $5 with no booking necessary. Inquiries: 9758 7505
Landscaping for bushfire
Healesville Community Bushfire Group will present Living with Fire on Wednesday 11 September at 7pm at The Memo. Leading landscape architect Andrew Laidlaw and CFA’s Owen Gooding will present about landscaping for gardens in bushfire-prone areas. Register at livingwithfirehealesville.eventbrite.com.au.
Sun Festival
Yarra Valley Ecoss has opened up stall applications for this year’s Sun Festival on 21 September. Visit www.ecoss.org.au to apply. The last round of applications closes on 16 September.
Probus welcome
The Valley Ladies of Healesville Probus Club meets every third Monday of the month at 11am in the seniors club rooms at River Street, Healesville. Probus clubs are for semi or retired people looking to keep their minds active and expand their interests. Inquiries: 5962 1890.
Badger Community Meeting
Badger Community Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 4pm to 5.15pm at the Badger Creek Old School. Local people work together to make Badger Creek even better. All welcome.
Probus ladies
The Healesville Ladies Probus Club meets every third Friday of the month at 10am in the Senior Citizens Hall. Attendees can enjoy making new friends who will enrich their life in retirement. There’s no fund-raising involved and new members will be made very welcome. Inquiries: 5962 3713.
Community choir
Those who love to sing can join the friendly locals singing their hearts out at the new Healesville Community Choir on the first and third weeks of the month at the Darron Honey Centre at 7pm. Inquiries: 0417 904 862.
Bingo and social activities
Healesville Senior Citizens Club is seeking senior members of the public who would be interested in meeting new people to come along and join their activities. Bingo is held every Friday afternoon from 1pm to 3.30pm and general club meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, featuring lunch and entertainment. Inquiries: 5962 1550.
Grieving parent support
In support with Compassionate Friends of Victoria, a social luncheon group meets in Healesville on the third Wednesday of each month for parents who have lost a child. Inquiries: 5962 3287.
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