VOLUNTEERS – Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway seeks volunteers. Enquiries 0476 124 598.
WRITERS – Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House Rip Writers Group seek members. Meets 12.30-3pm every second Tuesday monthly at Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House. Includes barbecue lunch. Enquiries 5258 3367, dmain6@bigpond.com.
APPEAL – Volunteers wanted to help in Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast schools. Enquiries 1800 668 550, edconnectaustralia.org.au.
BREASTSCREEN – Free appointments for 10-minute screening available, BreastScreen, 78 Gheringhap St, Geelong. Bookings 132 050, breastscreen.org.au.
AA – Alcoholics Anonymous invites enquiries about its service and support on 5229 1710.
U3A – Surf Coast U3A 15 runs various weekly classes and occasional talks. Enquiries 0419 578 598.
TODAY
FESTIVAL – Festival of Christmas Trees and Lights 7.30-10pm at St Cuthbert’s Church Hall, 83 Heyers Rd, Grovedale. Children’s craft table. Gold-coin entry goes to Christmas Bowl Appeal. All welcome. Also Saturday and Sunday. Enquiries 0407 929 986.
SATURDAY
DANCE – Ballroom dancing to Ben Constanzo 8-11.30pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold. Cost $8 includes supper. Enquiries 0400 500 402.
BALLROOM – Geelong Ballroom Dance Club dances to Ozzie 8-11pm at The Ballroom, Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Cost $10. Bring a plate. Enquiries 0413 048 301.
SUNDAY
MARKET – Lara Community Christmas Market 9am-2pm at Lara RSL surrounds. Parking at Lara Railway Station.
MUSIC – Traditional Old Style Country Music 1-5.30pm at Central Bowling Club, 115 Wilson St, Colac. Guest artist Corrimungle’s Andrea Weel with support from walk-up artists.
MARKET – Torquay Cowrie Market 10am-3pm on The Esplanade. Enquiries cowriemarket@yahoo.com.au.
SCOUT – Geelong Scout Heritage Centre meets 10am-3pm at 56 Russell St, Newtown. Enquiries 0419 591 432.
RAIL – Miniature railway 11am-4pm at Portalington Bayside Family Park, Pt Richards Rd, Portarlington. Enquires 0476 124 598.
WORSHIP – Cafe church worship 5-6.30pm at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Regent St, Belmont. Enquiries 5243 2557.
CHURCH – Messy Church with craft, Bible stories, singing, prayers 10am at St Stephen’s Church, Regent St, Belmont. Enquiries 5243 2557.
BAPTIST – Anglesea Baptist Church 10.45am at Murch Cres, Anglesea. Enquiries 5263 2744.
MONDAY
SPEAKING – Geelong Rostrum Club practices public speaking 6.45pm upstairs a St George Workers Club, 212 Pakington St, Geelong West. Enquiries 5243 7765.
HEARING – Better Hearing Support Group meets at Geelong West Senior Citizens Community Centre, 89 Autumn St, Geelong West. Enquiries 5278 8300.
SENIORS – Line dancing 9am-midday at Highton Senior Citizens Club, 84 Barrabool Rd. Also Tuesday, Friday. Carpet bowls 1.15pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday. Tai chi 9.30-10am, bingo 1.15pm Friday. Enquiries 5244 2258.
LOUNGE – Village Listening Lounge opens 11am-3pm on first floor, Corio Central, Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio. Also Tuesday-Thursday. Enquiries 5275 5807.
TUESDAY
FAITH – Victory Faith Centre PowerPoint presentation on modern Bible versions 7pm at 313 Bellerine St, South Geelong. Enquiries 0421 728 128.
DANCING – Geelong Club Dancers square dancing 6.30-8pm children and parents class for $5, 8-10.30pm mainstream dancers $12 at 33 Myers St, Geelong. Enquiries 0435 091 277.
MUSIC – Mainly Music program for carers and babies, pre-schoolers 10-11am at St Albans Uniting Church, 276 Wilsons Rd, St Albans Park. Cost $2.50 per family. Enquiries 0447 646 364 or 0417 252 832.
DANCING – Scottish Country Dancing 7.30-10pm at Leopold Hall. Cost $5 includes supper. Enquiries 5250 5540.
WEDNESDAY
BALLROOM – Dancer’s Club Geelong ballroom dance including old-time, new vogue and Latin 7.30-10.30pm at Leopold Public Hall, Queenscliff Rd. Cost $5. Enquiries 5250 1937 or 5278 7720.
ALCOHOLICS – Alcoholics For Christ 12-step program 7.30pm at South Barwon Salvation Army, 176-180 Francis St, Belmont. Enquiries 0420 910 763.
YOGA – Free Sahaja yoga meditation lessons 7-8pm at Vines Road Community Centre. Enquiries 0430 536 280 or sahajayoga.com.au.
THURSDAY
DANCE – West Coast Seekers Club dances to Puff 8-11pm at The Ballroom, Hamlyn Heights. Enquiries 5243 8603.
PLANT – Plant sale 10am-3pm at The Heights, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown. Proceeds to Heights gardens.
DANCING – Life Activities Club Christmas breakup dance 2-4.30pm at Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Rd, Belmont. Entry $5. Enquiries 5251 3529.
HELP – GROW meets to help depressed, lonely, isolated, anxious 7pm at 284 Latrobe Tce, Newtown. Also Friday 12.30pm at Vines Rd Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights. Enquiries 1800 558 268.
CHESS – Geelong Chess Club meets 7pm at 33 Myer St, Geelong. Enquiries geelongchess.com.au.
PHILOSOPHY – Philosophy discussion group 10.30am-12.30pm at Community Centre, Price St, Torquay and 2-4.30pm at Italo’s, Gilbert St, Torquay. Enquiries 5264 7484.
FRIDAY
MUSIC – Bellarine Country Music Group meets 6pm at the Belmont Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Rd, Belmont. Enquiries bellarinecountrymusicgroup.com.
COMMUNITY – Lara Community Drop In Centre 6-8pm at Lara Uniting Church, 1 Flinders Ave. Refreshments provided.
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