Tag: arts
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2009 Maroondah Volunteer Recognition Evening
The Maroondah Volunteer Recognition Evening provides an opportunity to recognise the many volunteers within Maroondah, including members of Meals on Wheels, Committees of Management, community organisations and Bushcare groups. The evening also acknowledges volunteers that have contributed many years of service to their community and demonstrates the strength and longevity of volunteerism within our municipality.…
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Eastern FM Annual General Meeting 2009
After the EV’s Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening I attended the 2009 Annual General Meeting of Eastern FM, a community radio station that broadcasts on 98.1 FM. Like many community based organisations, Eastern FM has been undertaking strategic planning for the future, particularly in regard to the introduction of Digital Radio and encouraging new audiences through…
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Media Release: Local artists Moving into central Ringwood
A staggering response has been received to Council’s call for artists to exhibit works in the vacant shop windows of central Ringwood as part of an exciting new art project. The Moving project aims to transform these shop windows into works of art as Ringwood makes its transformation into a vibrant Central Activities District (CAD).…
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Monkami – Fifty-third Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meetings have continued this month, with Monkami holding its fifty-third AGM this afternoon. Monkami, is a not-for-profit provider of services to people with an intellectual disability and is governed by a voluntary committee of management. Today’s annual general meeting confirmed committee members for the upcoming year and featured the Manager of Volunteering…
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Monkami Performance – Picnic at Hanging Rock
Monkami is a not-for-profit organisation that provides services for people with intellectual disabilities. The organisation has a strong emphasis on community involvement and in proving an holistic approach to care, through encouraging their clients to participate in educational, employment and creative opportunities. An example of this creativity is the Monkami Drama Group, which is now…
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Media Release: Kids rule the roost come festival time
Some of the most exciting childrens entertainment on Maroondah’s 2009 social calendar can be found at Kids Kingdom – a much anticipated feature of the annual Maroondah Festival. Kids Kingdom features a huge range of free activities, rides and entertainment for young ones. Councillor Alex Makin said festival organisers had jammed as much fun as…
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Opening of the Monkami Art Exhibition – Do you see what I see?
This morning I attended the opening of the Monkami Art Exhibition, ‘Do you see what I see?’, held at the Maroondah Art Gallery at Maroondah Federation Estate The Exhibition was opened by Cr Rob Steane and features artwork by people with an intellectual disability. Monkami is a not-for-profit community organisation that provides pathways for people…
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Eastern Volunteers 2009 AGM
Eastern Volunteers is a not-for-profit community organisation that provides volunteer referral services and transport for people with disabilities and the frail-aged within Maroondah, Whitehorse and parts of the Yarra Ranges. This morning the organisation held its annual general meeting to elect board members for the next twelve months. I have been re-elected to the Eastern Volunteers Board…