Home show
PENINSULA Lifestyle Centre, 1128 Nepean Highway, Mornington, has a home show for builders and renovators from 10am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Details: 5976 4461 or hidc.com.au
Market time
SOUTHERN Peninsula Toy Lending Library is hosting a kids trash and treasure market from 9am-2pm on Saturday, October 10, at Dromana Primary School hall, McCulloch Street. Pre-loved babies and kids clothes, toys and furnishings. Gold coin donation.
Open gardens
MORNINGTON Community Garden in Mitchell Street, Mornington, opens this weekend to the public for the first time as part of the Australian Open Garden Scheme. The Mt Eliza garden Coburn at 134 Wooralla Drive is also open 10am-4.30pm. Entry $6, children under 18 free.
Pram walkers
ANDY'S Pram Walkers, a new walking group for parents of young children, starts at 10am on Thursday, October 8, at St Andrew's Uniting Church, 4 Murray-Anderson Road, Rosebud, for a one-hour walk then a cuppa for adults and playtime for children. Cost $2. Details: Jenny Arms, 5986 3675.
Book fair
ST Peter's Anglican Church, Albert Street, Mornington, has a book, CD, vinyl and DVD fair from 9am-4pm on Friday and Saturday.
Farmers' market
MORNINGTON Farmers' Market is on from 8am-1pm on Saturday, October 10, at the Peninsula Lifestyle Centre, Bungower Road, Mornington (behind Bunnings). Fresh vegies, eggs, honey, cheese, spices and more. Details: Bern Brady, 5975 6221 or 0418 506 401.
Melba talk
THE author of I Am Melba, Ann Blainey, will talk about Australia's most famous soprano at the annual meeting of Nepean Historical Society at 8pm on Friday at Sorrento Museum, Mechanics Institute, corner Melbourne and Ocean Beach roads, Sorrento. Free. Details: 5984 0255, nepeanhs@satlink.com.au or www.nepeanhistoric society.asn.au
Motorbike display
KICK Our Tyres Day is from 10am-1pm on Saturday at St Andrew's Church car park, 2 Eramosa Road West, Somerville. Includes bike safety, new bikes, test rides, bike simulator, retailer displays and best and oldest-bike competitions. Details: Phil, 9766 0758.
Bird walks
PENINSULA branch members of Bird Observation and Conservation Australia lead bird walks and talks 9am-1pm on Sunday, October 11, at The Briars Park, Nepean Highway, Mt Martha. Guided bird walks, information sessions, talks and slide shows. Free. bring binoculars, morning tea provided. Meet at the visitor centre. Details: 5974 3686.
Flora group
SOUTHERN Peninsula Indigenous Flora and Fauna Association meets at 7.30pm on Monday at Parks Victoria, Hinton Street, Rosebud. Gidja Walker will talk about the peninsula's threatened flora and vegetation communities. Details: Jan Dwyer, 5986 6566.
Mt Martha courses
COMMUNITY One at Mt Martha House offers term four educational and hobby courses including food handlers, responsible service of alcohol, first aid, websites and computers. Details: 5974 2092 or www.community1.com.au
Workin g bee
A WORKING bee for Sunshine Reserve at Mt Martha is on from 9.30am-12.30pm on Sunday. Morning tea provided, no experience necessary. Wear long pants and sleeves, hat and sturdy shoes. Meet at the path on McLeod Road between Barrow and Spencer streets.
Active fun
MORNINGTON Life Activities Club offers fun and friendship and meets on Tuesday at Mornington Information Centre, 320 Main Street. Details: 5975 3113.
History class
SOUTHERN Peninsula U3A starts a 10-week class on history of the southern peninsula 1.30-3pm on Wednesday, October 7, at Old Shire Offices, Pt Nepean Road, Dromana. Details: Richard Cotter, 5988 0773.
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