Category: Maroondah City Council
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Ringwood Ballet – La Fille mal gardée
This evening I attended the 2008 annual performance of the Ringwood Ballet Group held at the Karralyka Centre. The Ringwood Ballet Group was established in 1961 and holds classes at Bedford Park in Ringwood. The group has held an annual performance since 1965 to showcase the talents of its members. Tonight’s performance included several supporting…
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2008 Maroondah FReeZA Group Graduation
The Maroondah FReeZA program is designed for young people aged between 15 and 21 years. The program focuses on personal development and group skills through the organisation of all ages live music events. The program is organised through Maroondah’s Youth Services Team and is jointly funded through Maroondah City Council and the State Government through…
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Maroondah Leader: Ringwood station on fast track
The State Government has recently released an update to its Melbourne 2030 planning strategy in recognition of the need to prioritise investment in locations such as Ringwood. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the potential benefit this would provide in enhancing the case for the redevelopment of Ringwood station. Councillor Alex Makin, a member of…
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MVC Boxing Association AGM
The MVC Boxing Association has had a long association with Maroondah and began from humble beginnings in a shed owned by boxing identity Mick Canavan. In 1982 the association relocated to Bedford Park Hall in Ringwood to provide a more effective training environment. The club has since been required to relocate from the Hall and…
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Maroondah Homebiz End of Year Cocktail Party
Maroondah Homebiz, an organisation that aims to assist small and home-based businesses, held its end of year function this evening at the Karralyka Centre. The function provided an opportunity for home based businesses to participate in Christmas festivities and network with other businesses within an informal and festive atmosphere. Maroondah Homebiz meets on a monthly…
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North Ringwood Community House – 2008 End of Year Luncheon
This afternoon North Ringwood Community House held its end of year function to acknowledge the contributions made by staff, tutors, committee members and volunteers. In 2009 it is anticipated that planning work will begin in finding a new location for the community house. The community house will be applying for a State Government grant early…