Scooter comp
A SCOOTER competition will be held 10am-3pm on Saturday in the small bowl at Frankston Skate Park in Sherlock Reserve, Cranbourne Road. Riders get two 30-second runs in the event organised by the YMCA and sponsored by Sealy's Cycles, which has provided all the prizes. Entrants under 18 will need their parents or guardians to sign a consent form, which is available on the day from 10am or prior to the event by visiting the office at the skate park between 3-7pm weekdays or noon-7pm weekends. Details: 0418 669 803.
Join life savers
DROMANA Bay Life Saving Club launches its 2009-10 patrol season on Saturday, November 28 with a sausage sizzle and registration day 1-3pm. Members over 18 must hold a working with children card or complete the forms on the day. Details: Megan Goldsworthy, 0439 844 439.
Country music
BONEO Lions Club has a country music afternoon at Sorrento-Portsea RSL from 2pm on Sunday. Entry $5, proceeds to aid Boneo Country Fire Authority. Details: 5985 0056.
Folk night
PENINSULA Folk Club's next event is a Peter, Paul & Mary tribute on Sunday at Frankston Bowling Club, corner Yuille Street and Williams Road, Frankston. Jam session 6.30, stage acts 7.30. Members $4, visitors $6. All welcome. Details: Vince, 0418 381 668.
Work in sunshine
THE next Mt Martha Sunshine Reserve working bee is on Sunday from 9.30am-12.30pm. No experience necessary. Wear long sleeves and pants, hat, sunscreen and sturdy shoes. Meet at Alexandrina Road on the fire access track near Hooper Grove. Morning tea provided. Details: 5974 1288.
Women's movie
THE Peninsula Women's Fund has a screening of Julie & Julia, starring Meryl Streep, at Mornington Cinema at 6.25pm on Friday, November 6, followed by supper at Mornington library. Cost $20. Details: 9770 5703.
Fire party
MT Martha CFA has a fund-raising afternoon featuring two party plans, Chefs Toolbox and Xie-Xie jewellery, at 1.30pm on Saturday, November 14 at 26 Latrobe Street, Mt Martha. Details: 5974 3171.
Church meet
MORNINGTON Church of Christ meets at Mornington Information Centre, 320 Main Street, at 10am on Sundays with Reverend Jim Catford. Details: 5971 5019.
No bullying
PSYCHOLOGIST Evelyn Field will discuss her book Bully Blocking from 6.30-8.30pm on Thursday at McClelland College library, Belar Avenue, Frankston. Details: 9781 6763.
Mt Martha courses
MT Martha's Community One offers a range of educational and hobby courses including food handlers, food supervisors, responsible service of alcohol, first aid, website, computers, painting, Italian, French, interior decorating with feng shui, 'Savour the Flavour of Asia' cooking, emergency assistance for anaphylaxis and asthma, and reading and writing for children. Details: 5974 2092.
Floral fest
ST John's Church in Flinders will be decorated with flowers in the English tradition this Saturday and Sunday. Gold coin entry.
Wiser driver
ROSEBUD Community Centre classes include Italian cooking and wiser driver, teaching updated road laws. Details: 5986 5882.
See night sky
MORNINGTON Peninsula Astronomical Society has public night-sky telescope viewing at 8 on Friday, November 6 at The Briars Park, Nepean Highway, Mt Martha. Cost: Adult $8, child $4, family $20, bookings essential. Details: 0419 253 252.
Scarecrow hunt
A SCARECROW hunt for family fun in beautiful gardens is from 10-4pm on Sunday at 95 Hunts Road, Bittern. Adults $5.
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