community events – Page 3 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Media Release: Maroondah Festival bigger and better than ever

Nov 8, 2010

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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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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…

November Broadcast on 98.1 Radio Eastern FM

Nov 5, 2010

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

Radio Eastern is a community based organisation located at Wyreena Community Arts Centre, that broadcasts on 98.1 FM. Each month Councillors are invited to participate in an on-air interview on 98.1 FM and this morning I discussed upcoming Council activities, as well as reflected on the year as Mayor. During the interview I highlighted the…

Media Release: Mayor Art Show highlights local talent

Nov 3, 2010

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in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The 2010 Maroondah Mayoral Art Show will be on display at the Maroondah Art Gallery from 11 November to 11 December. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin said the exhibition, now in its 14th year would feature works by some of Melbourne’s best known artists. “To be featured in the exhibition each artist was asked to…

Media Release: Go orange and show your support for the SES

Nov 3, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Media Releases, Social Sustainability

Maroondah City Council is urging the community to wear orange on Wednesday 10 November in support of the State Emergency Service. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the event coincided with National SES Week which runs from November 7 to 14. “Last year in Victoria alone, 5500 SES volunteers responded to more than 30,000 emergencies,” Cr…

Storytime at Croydon Library

Oct 29, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Children’s Week is held annually during the fourth week in October and has the theme “A Caring World Shares”, which aims to focus on the needs of children and the ability to enjoy childhood. This morning, as part of Children’s Week, I attended Storytime at Croydon Library, a weekly program that involves the reading of…

Launch of the Eastern Region Family Help Cards

Oct 28, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Community Safety Month is held throughout October to promote safer communities. Councils across the Eastern Region worked together to promote community safety, including the prevention of family violence. This afternoon I attended the launch of the Eastern Region Family Violence Help Cards, which are pocket sized cards containing information on services available to assist victims…

2010 Khaudo Festival

Oct 23, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability

The Khaudo Festival is a new year celebration celebrated by the Zomi, an ethnic group from Burma. This afternoon I attended the 2010 Khaudo Festival organised by the Zomi Association of Australia for the Maroondah community. The Khuado Festival is an important annual event that is celebrated throughout the Northern Chin State of Burma, Manipur…

2010 Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening

Oct 21, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening provides an opportunity to acknowledge the efforts younger people make through volunteering within their communities. Tonight’s function reinforces the strength of volunteering that exists within Maroondah and highlights the positive work that younger people undertake in a voluntary capacity. Volunteering not only benefits the community but can also provide…

2010 Eastern Volunteers Annual General Meeting

Oct 21, 2010

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alex

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

Eastern Volunteers is a not-for-profit community organisation that provides volunteer recruitment and community transport services across Maroondah, Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Eastern Volunteers has a voluntary board of management which establishes the strategic direction of the organisation, which has 14 staff and over 100 volunteers. I accepted the position of Manager of…

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