Community News

Christmas Tree Delivery by the Scouts

The 1st Alphington and 2nd Clifton Hill Scouts are selling Christmas trees to the community as their annual main fundraising activity. Trees - $95; Stands - $70.

Trees can be delivered to homes in the following suburbs: Alphington, Fairfield, Northcote, Thornbury, Clifton Hill, North Fitzroy, Collingwood and Abbotsford.

Order your Christmas Tree for delivery on Saturday 2 December or Saturday 9 December.

Click to order your tree!

Hard Quiz for Kids – Applications Open

For years, Tom Gleeson has been challenging adults to hard questions on Hard Quiz. This time, the kids get to have a go! Some special episodes of Hard Quiz are being made… with kids!

• Who: Children in Year 5, 6 or 7 in 2024 who are an expert on a special topic.
• When: Applications close 28 Jan 2024
• How: Parents/carers are to fill out the application with their child.
• More information: Hard Quiz for Kids 

Choose your topic, apply now and get ready to play, HARD!

Bunnings Fairfield – Christmas Family Event

Get into the spirit at the free Bunnings Fairfield Christmas family event. There’s a stage show, sausage sizzle, popcorn, Christmas crafts, photo opportunity with Santa, and more!

• When: Thursday 7 December, 6 – 8pm
• Where: Bunnings Fairfield
• Reserve a place: Bookings are essential (filter by state and store)

Santa Maria College – Carols Concert

Santa Maria College Annual Carols Concert is fast approaching. The school is thrilled to welcome the wider community to this free, ticketed event. Join between 5 – 6:30pm for a sausage sizzle and gelati van before the concert kicks off at 7pm!

• When: Thursday 7 December, from 7pm
• Where: Santa Maria College, Polding Centre. 
• Tickets: Tickets are free and can be booked here

Fairfield Village Greening – Community Events

Fairfield Village Greening is running two community events.

Festive Gift Making & Wrapping Day 

Come along to create some festive gifts: eco-friendly keyrings and/or a festive gift bag from upcycled materials.

• When: Saturday 9 December, 10:30am – 3:30pm
• Where: Fairfield Village Community Room, 121 Station Street
• More information: Find out more here

Project Stationery – Collection Drive 

If you have excess stationery that needs a new home, you can donate it to Project Stationery.

• When: December, January & February
• Where: Melbourne Innovation Centre, 2 Wingrove St, Alphington
• Find out more: Watch the video for more information