Tag: community events
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2010 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship
Australia Day is a significant event within Maroondah, with Council hosting a Citizenship Ceremony and the Australia Day Awards at Karralyka Centre. In addition, Council provides a barbecue and bands at Ringwood Lake for the afternoon. As the Mayor of Maroondah, I officiated the proceedings this morning, as we announced the recipients of the Australia…
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Maroondah Art Gallery – Launching Studio 4 Exposed and Glass
The Maroondah Art Gallery, located at Maroondah Federation Estate in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, is the municipality’s premiere art exhibition space and features artworks delivered by artists, as well as community organisations. This evening I had the pleasure of launching two exhibitions, Studio 4 Exposed by the Maroondah Life Drawing Group and Glass an exhibition by…
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Media Release: Outstanding citizens recognised for Australia Day
It just wouldn’t be Australia Day in Maroondah without recognising some of our community’s most valued citizens. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said he was looking forward to presenting Australia Day Awards at a special ceremony on 26 January. Awards will be presented to Maroondah’s Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year,…
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Maroondah Club Gift – Ringwood Professional Athletic Club
The Maroondah Gift is an annual event organised by the Ringwood professional Athletic Club and held at the AC Robertson Reserve at Proclamation Park in Ringwood. Maroondah City Council is an ongoing sponsor of the event, which draws many athletes across Victoria. I was invited to open the event, alongside Cr. Ann Fraser, who is…
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Eastern Volunteers – Regional Conference Preparation
Eastern Volunteers is a not-for-profit community based organisation that provides volunteer recruitment and transport services for the frail aged and people with disabilities. The organisation is working in conjunction with Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre and Monash Volunteer Resource Centre to organise a second conference on volunteering. The conference seeks to address some of the present…
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Tour of Eastern FM’s studios and Interview
Eastern FM is a community radio station based at Wyreena Community Arts Centre in Croydon. The station broadcasts on 98.1 FM and has coverage throughout Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Eastern FM broadcasts to over 600,000 people in region and approximately 200,000 listeners. This afternoon I was invited to a tour of…
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Rotary Club of Croydon – Raffle Draw
The Rotary Club of Croydon is one of two Rotary clubs based in Maroondah and meets on a weekly basis each Tuesday evening. Rotary Clubs, while being part of Rotary International, are largely autonomous and able to devote time and funds to local community based projects. This afternoon I was invited to conduct the raffle…
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Probus Club of Ringwood – outlining a vision as Mayor
The Probus Club of Ringwood meets on a monthly basis and provides regular speakers and outings for Maroondah’s seniors. This morning I was invited to speak to the Probus Club of Ringwood to discuss my vision for the oncoming year and my term as Mayor. As part of this discussion I spoke about the need…
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Raffle Draw for the Lions Club of Croydon
The Lions Club of Croydon is a service club that meets on a fortnightly basis at Club Ringwood on the corner of Maroondah Highway and Oban Road. This afternoon I was invited to draw the winner for the Lions Club of Croydon raffle, which was based at Croydon Centro Shopping Centre. The raffle attracted strong…