community events – Page 26 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

The re-opening of Hutchinson Legal

Nov 8, 2008

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon Hutchinson Legal celebrated its relocation to 10-12 Warrandyte Road, one of the oldest properties within Ringwood and which served as a former doctor’s clinic and later as part of Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). The building maintains its original facade and while the interior has been adapted for the requirements of a legal firm.…

Historical Tour of Ringwood East

Nov 8, 2008

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

After launching Heathmont Recollections in 2006, the Ringwood Historical Society has followed up with the history of Ringwood East through organising a Historical Weekend to promote the history of the Ringwood’s oldest established areas. On Saturday the society provided two bus tours of Ringwood East, both of which were completely booked out. I attended the…

Eastern Access Community Health 2008 AGM

Nov 6, 2008

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) is a community based organisation that delivers an holistic approach to community health and support services across Melbourne’s eastern region, including Boroondara, Manningham, Whitehorse, Monash, Maroondah, Knox and the Yarra Ranges. EACH provides a range of community health services, including counselling, disability support services, respite care, assistance for gamblers and…

Monkami 2008 AGM

Oct 23, 2008

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alex

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

Monkami is a not for profit service provider based in Croydon, which cares for people with an intellectual disability. Over its 50 years of existence Monkami has had an emphasis on community inclusion to ensure that people with disabilities are provided with opportunities. Today’s annual general meeting included a presentation from Monkami’s community inclusion officer,…

Maroondah Business Week 2008 – Sustain and Grow your Business

Oct 21, 2008

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alex

in Business Community, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah Business Week will run from from October 27-31 with the theme of Grow and Sustain Your Business. Highlights include presentations from Sigrid Thornton at the Eastland Women in Business Lunch to be held on Monday the 27th of October, David Parkin at the NAB Business Breakfast on Wednesday the 29th of October and Jen…

Maroondah Writers and Readers Festival – final meeting for 2008

Oct 20, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This morning I attended the final meeting of the Maroondah Writers and Readers Festival for 2008. The meeting discussed the feedback and community response to the inaugural Maroondah Writers and Readers Festival and to decide on the future of the event. It was encouraging to see a strong community response to the festival demonstrating community…

Joulle Calisthenic Academy 2008 Concert

Oct 19, 2008

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Sports and Leisure

This afternoon I attended Joulle Calisthenic’s sxith annual concert, held at the George Wood Performing Arts Centre. Joulle was established in 2002 and was derived from “joule” to reflect the work, energy and strength required to perform calisthenics. Joulle has a number of divisions with participants ranging in ages from three to over 26 and…

Glen Park Community Centre – Celebration for the cafe

Oct 17, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Glen Park Community Centre, based in Bayswater North, has been operating a volunteer run cafe to encourage community participation and development. The cafe provides a welcoming atmosphere and volunteer opportunities, particularly for people with disabilities or people who are socially isolated or experience mental illnesses. While community houses receive State Government funding to assist in…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – planning a website

Oct 15, 2008

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Rotary

The Rotary Club of Ringwood, meets each Wednesday evening at Club Ringwood on the corners of Oban Road and Maroondah Highway. I have volunteered to develop a website for Ringwood Rotary to assist in the raising awareness of the club and the activities it undertakes. At tonight’s meeting I discussed the requirements for the website…

Ringwood East Heritage Weekend

Oct 12, 2008

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood and District Historical Society has organised a Ringwood East Heritage Weekend to commemorate the oldest township within the Maroondah area. Ringwood East with its large and prosperous mining industry was already well established from the late 1860s while other parts of Maroondah were still sparsely populated. Events include a guided bus tour of…

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