Category: Arts and Culture
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The Economy and You – Maroondah Business Lunch
Maroondah Council holds regular business events to discuss topics relevant to the business community and to encourage networking among the many businesses situated within the municipality. Today’s business lunch held at the Karralyka Centre, featured Matthew Hassan, Westpac’s Chief Economist, who discussed the latest economic trends amid the continuing global economic uncertainty. Matthew discussed the…
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Tour of Maroondah's Community Facilities – Croydon
Maroondah is currently undertaking a series of tours of its community facilities, such as Community Houses, libraries, parks and leisure facilities, to ensure that Councillors are aware of the services available within the municipality. This evening Councillors viewed facilities within Croydon beginning with EV’s Youth Centre. EV’s provides a range of activites for Maroondah’s youth,…
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Media Release: Playgrounds around Maroondah
Maroondah City Council has recently completed upgrades to two local playgrounds creating improved places for the community and particularly families to enjoy. Councillor Alex Makin said the two playgrounds can be found at Gladys Grove in Croydon (Melways Map 50 F2) and Chesney Drive in Ringwood (Melways Map 50 D2). “To ensure that playgrounds throughout…
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Maroondah Art Gallery – 'Expressions of Interest' opening night
The Maroondah Art Gallery, located at Federation Estate in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood is one of Maroondah’s premiere cultural facilities. The gallery’s current exhibition features paintings by artist and local resident Barry Clarris. Barry has a background in science and a passionate environmentalist, with his artwork representing his interest in wildlife and conservation, with a particular…
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2008 Eastland Women in Business Lunch with Sigrid Thornton
Maroondah Business Week is an annual event designed to assist Maroondah based businesses through providing information and networking opportunities. The women in business lunch returned in 2008 with actress Sigrid Thornton who spoke about her experiences in acting, business and community work. Sigrid spoke about the need to remain focused while maintaining a sense of…
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Ringwood East Heritage Weekend
The Ringwood and District Historical Society has organised a Ringwood East Heritage Weekend to commemorate the oldest township within the Maroondah area. Ringwood East with its large and prosperous mining industry was already well established from the late 1860s while other parts of Maroondah were still sparsely populated. Events include a guided bus tour of…
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Writers and Readers Festival Launch – Dinner with Rod Quantock
Tonight marked the launch of the inaugural Maroondah Writers and Readers Festival through a dinner with comedian and author Rod Quantock at Wyreena Community Arts Centre. Rod Quantock discussed his time in comedy and the writing of his book Double Dissolution. Rod uses comedy to comment on social issues and spoke about the need to…
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Maroondah Writers and Readers Festival
The 2008 Maroondah Writers and Readers Festival, a partnership event between Maroondah City Council and Eastern Regional Libraries, will be held between the 3rd and 5th of October. This year’s theme is crime writing and includes workshops, discussion forums and several prominent authors. The event will be launched on Friday the 3rd of October at…