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
