National Recycling Week
Get ready to celebrate National Recycling Week (9-16 November)!
Join us at one of our free community events that make it easy and fun to reduce waste and take positive action for the environment.
Free After-School Special: Trash with Porpoise Live Performance for Families
“Absolute MUST SEE of the Melbourne Comedy Festival, don’t miss this gorgeous show.”
In this delightfully fun and energetic show, Trash with Porpoise, we'll explore environmental issues with lot of laughs and creativity.
Join us as we navigate the depths of our waterways – battling whirlpools, cracking jokes with a walrus and learning how we can reduce our impact through everyday actions!
This fun, sketch comedy show for families is a thrilling journey full of puppetry, clowning, song and of course, plenty of trash!
This performance is best suited to primary school aged children but has lots of action to keep younger children engaged too.
- When: Monday 9 November | 4pm-5pm
- Where: Newport Community Hub
- Cost: Free but bookings are required
Click here to learn more and book your ticket.
Garage Sale Trail
From fashion and furniture to books, toys, tools and everything in between, Garage Sale Trail is Australia’s largest festival of second-hand shopping, and it's coming to Hobsons Bay.
To get involved you can register to host a garage sale and/or browse the local map to find sales near you.
Click here to learn more about Garage Sale Trail.
From Scrap to Sculpture: E-Waste Creative Upcycling Workshop
Using reclaimed electronic waste materials, come and experiment with design, construction and artistic expression while learning about the environmental impacts of electronic waste and the circular economy.
Relaxed, creative and suitable for all skill levels, participants will leave with a unique sculpture, practical ideas for reducing waste, and a deeper appreciation for the possibilities of a circular economy.
- When: Thursday 12 November | 10am-12pm
- Where: Newport Community Hub
- Cost: Free but bookings are required
Click here to learn more and book your ticket.