Tag: arts
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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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Carols by Candlelight celebratory function
After the opening of Barry Clarris’ Expressions of Interest, council held a celebratory function for the many volunteers, including singers, band members and organisers involved in Maroondah’s Carols by Candlelight. The Carols by Candlelight, held at Ainslie Park in Croydon, is one of Maroondah’s largest community functions and involves a number of volunteers who provide…
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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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Rotary Club of Ringwood – strengthening fundraising results
Like many organisations within our community, the Rotary Club of Ringwood has been eager to assist communities that have been affected by the recent bushfires. The club’s fundraising efforts at the intersection of Maroondah Highway and Mount Dandenong Road last Saturday raised $10,250 which will solely be used to assist relief efforts. The Rotary District…
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Media Release: Enjoy Summer in Maroondah
Get a copy of Maroondah’s Summer Events Series brochure and make a date with one of the many things to do in Maroondah across the summer months. Councillor Alex Makin said the calendar of events lists art and craft exhibitions, musical performances, art classes, historic buildings and a number of major community events. “Wyreena Community…
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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 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…