Community Engagement – Page 8 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Tour of Donwood Community Aged Care Services

Nov 10, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Donwood Community Aged Care is located at 1-5 Mt Dandenong Road in Croydon and is a not-for-profit community organisation, that provides a full range of aged care facilities, from low-care needs through to high care, as well as respite services and care for people with dementia. This afternoon I attended a tour of Donwood Community…

Media Release: Maroondah’s volunteers recognised

Nov 10, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Time is a valuable commodity in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But time is something that Maroondah City Council’s volunteers are willing to offer every day as they assist their fellow community members and our natural environment. Maroondah City Council hosted a special function at the Karralyka Centre on Thursday 11 November to…

Introducing Di Morrissey for Eastern Regional Libraries

Nov 9, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Libraries

Eastern Regional Libraries is a cooperative formed between the Cities of Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges and operates libraries within these council areas. In addition to delivering library services, Eastern Regional Libraries holds ongoing community events introducing literary functions throughout each of the municipalities. This morning I had the pleasure of introducing…

Media Release: Maroondah Festival bigger and better than ever

Nov 8, 2010

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in Community Engagement

This year’s Maroondah Festival was a huge success, with seven hours of entertainment enjoyed by the Maroondah community on Sunday 7 November at Town Park in Croydon. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin said the threat of stormy weather wasn’t enough to the keep more than 30,000 people from attending the 21st Maroondah Festival. In fact…

2010 Maroondah Festival

Nov 7, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Festival is one of the largest community events within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, attracting approximately 30,000 attendees and featuring dedicated community, business, sustainability, fitness, teenagers and children. The weather remained largely pleasant throughout the day, providing a contrast to the hot weather experienced in previous years. The new location at Town Park also provides…

Letter of Recognition to Pat Dyson

Nov 5, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure

Pat Dyson is a 17 year old student who is a member of the Ringwood Horse and Pony Club and recently competed in the International Mounted Games, an event that involves competitors from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Australia. This afternoon I had the pleasure of providing a letter of recognition to acknowledge…

November Broadcast on 98.1 Radio Eastern FM

Nov 5, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Business Community, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

Radio Eastern is a community based organisation located at Wyreena Community Arts Centre, that broadcasts on 98.1 FM. Each month Councillors are invited to participate in an on-air interview on 98.1 FM and this morning I discussed upcoming Council activities, as well as reflected on the year as Mayor. During the interview I highlighted the…

Citizenship Ceremony – November 2010

Nov 4, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

One of the highlights in local government and as Mayor is presiding over Citizenship Ceremonies and welcoming new citizens to both Australia and the City of Maroondah. This evening we welcomed 90 new Australian citizens into the City of Maroondah. Tonight’s citizenship ceremony is the last ceremony for 2010 and my last as Mayor. The…

2010 Regional Adult Community Education Awards

Nov 4, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Regional Adult Community Education Awards is a new initiative from the Adult and Community Further Education (ACFE) board to recognise excellence within community houses and learning centres in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. This evening I attended the inaugural awards which were held in the City of Whitehorse. While ACFE hosts State-wide awards for the adult…

Media Release: Mayor Art Show highlights local talent

Nov 3, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The 2010 Maroondah Mayoral Art Show will be on display at the Maroondah Art Gallery from 11 November to 11 December. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin said the exhibition, now in its 14th year would feature works by some of Melbourne’s best known artists. “To be featured in the exhibition each artist was asked to…

Category: Community Engagement