community event – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Master of Ceremonies for the Eastern Volunteers Annual Fun Run

Mar 13, 2011

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Like many community based organisations Eastern Volunteers holds events to assist in raising funds to support its volunteer recruitment and community based transport services. The Annual Fun Run, which is held each March, is one of the major fundraising and community events held by Eastern Volunteers, with the event attracting over 500 participants and significant…

2011 Australia Day celebrations

Jan 26, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah celebrates Australia Day with community festivities at Ringwood Lake, which also include a citizenship ceremony and the nomination of Maroondah’s Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Event of the Year. The Australia Day celebrations is one of Maroondah’s largest community events at Ringwood Lake and includes entertainment, music and food.…

Media Release: Join in the Australia Day festivities

Jan 12, 2011

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alex

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

Australia Day in Maroondah is again shaping as a fun-filled affair with a range of activities on offer for the entire family. The action gets under way at 9.30am at Ringwood Lake Soundshell with a flag raising ceremony to mark the national day. Councillor Alex Makin suggested residents to head on down and enjoy a…

Media Release: Come and share in the Christmas spirit

Nov 26, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without carol singing, candles and a certain jolly man in a red and white suit. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin encouraged everyone to grab a picnic rug or chair, a little Christmas cheer, and head for Ainslie Park in Croydon on Sunday 12 December for the Maroondah Carols By Candlelight celebrations.…

Introducing Di Morrissey for Eastern Regional Libraries

Nov 9, 2010

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alex

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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alex

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…

2010 Aquinas Debutante Ball

Oct 9, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

Aquinas College, is located in Thomas Street, Ringwood with approximately 1500 students. This evening I attended their 2010 Debutante Ball and it was great to see the participants, as well as parents, students and teachers enjoying the evening.

2010 Tintern Presentation Ball

Sep 11, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This evening I was invited to officiate the Tintern Presentation Ball, which included students from both Tintern and Southwood. It was great to see many students participating in the Ball with parents, students and teachers enjoying the evening.

Croydon Special Development School – Spring Formal

Sep 9, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Special Development School is located in Belmont Road East in Croydon and provides an educational curriculum for children with a disability, beginning with early year programs through to secondary education. This evening I was invited to the School’s Spring Formal, which involved several 15 and 16 year old students. The Spring Formal not…

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