Council is expecting another strong show of support by the Maroondah community during 2010 ANZAC Day services.

Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said the Ringwood and Croydon Returned Services League (RSL) branches would hold a number of services to commemorate the day.

Croydon RSL Sub-Branch will march on Sunday 18 April from 2.30pm from the corner of Hewish Road and Main Street to James Stevens Memorial Lawn, where a memorial service will proceed from 2.45pm. This will be followed by a dawn service at the roundabout on the corner of Kent Avenue and Croydon Road from 5.45am on Sunday 25 April.

Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch will march on Sunday 18 April from 2pm from the corner of New and Seymour streets to the Memorial Clock Tower, where a wreath laying ceremony and performance of the last post will commence at 2.20pm.

The Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch dawn service will be held at Ringwood Memorial Clocktower on Sunday 25 April from 5.30am.

“These events provide members of the community with the opportunity to take a moment to reflect on the courage of soldiers past and of those serving today,” Cr Makin said.

“It’s important that we take the time to remember those who sacrificed so much for our country because they helped shape our national identity,” Cr Makin said.

Council’s service centres will be closed the day after ANZAC Day – Monday 26 April.

For further information on ANZAC services in Maroondah phone the Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch on 9870 6604 or the Croydon RSL Sub-Branch on 9723 1315.

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