community events – Page 14 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Croydon Library events at the 2009 Maroondah Festival

Oct 29, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The new location for the Maroondah Festival, which will now be held at Town Park in Croydon will assist in connecting the Festival with community facilities. The Croydon Library is holding a series of events during the Maroondah Festival, including Richard Galbraith at 11am inside the Croydon Library and Leigh Hobbs at 2pm at the…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – 40th anniversary

Oct 25, 2009

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alex

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

This afternoon I attended the 40th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Ringwood, which celebrated the organisation’s presence within the Ringwood and Maroondah community. The Rotary Club of Ringwood was chartered on the 27th of October 1969 with 26 initial members. The club was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Box Hill, which supported Ringwood…

40th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Ringwood

Oct 25, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Rotary

The Rotary Club of Ringwood was founded in 1969 after being sponsored by the Rotary Club of Box Hill. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Ringwood and celebrations were held this afternoon to celebrate the occasion. Several foundation members spoke about the origins of the Club and its activities over…

Maroondah Mayoral Art Show

Oct 22, 2009

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alex

in Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Mayoral Art Show is an annual event, which showcases the talents of local artists at the Maroondah Art Gallery at Federation Estate. The proceeds of the show were donated to the Bone Marrow Donors Institute through the local branch in Croydon. Entries into the show are judged and the winner was awarded a…

Monkami Performance – Picnic at Hanging Rock

Oct 20, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

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…

Delegates’ Report: Annual General Meetings and Seniors Week

Oct 19, 2009

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This month has marked the beginning of the Spring season for Annual General Meetings, and I had the pleasure of attending the Ringwood Historical Society AGM on the 22nd of September. The Society documents the history of Ringwood and it is great to see renewed interest in our local history. The Ringwood Historical Society previously…

Norwood Hall Users Luncheon

Oct 17, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon I was invited to a luncheon for the committees of the groups that utilise Norwood Hall, located at Norwood Park along Warrandyte Road in Ringwood North. Norwood Hall is one of Maroondah’s most highly utilised community buildings and houses several groups including Enjoying Planned Retirement, North Ringwood Seniors and Ringwood U3A. In addition,…

Ringwood Bowls Club – 80th anniversary and 2009 Launch Bowls Season Launch

Oct 9, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Bowls Club is located at 2-12 Loughnan Road and includes two grass and one artificial green, as well as a clubhouse that also serves as a function centre. Tonight the club celebrated its 80th anniversary and the launch of the 2009 Lawn Bowls Season. The Ringwood Bowls Club has had a long history…

National Seniors Association – Presentation

Oct 8, 2009

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The National Seniors Association is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that represents the interests of senior Australians. As part of the Maroondah Seniors Festival, Peter Feeney from the National Seniors Association delivered a presentation on the organisation explaining its unique advocacy and social role. The National Seniors Association is well positioned as a leading voice for…

Opening of the Monkami Art Exhibition – Do you see what I see?

Oct 5, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement

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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