Tag: council events
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National Reconciliation Week 2009
National Reconciliation Week is held between the 27th of May and the 3rd of June to celebrate indigenous culture and to advance the cause of reconciliation. These dates were chosen to coincide with the 1967 Referendum, which removed discriminatory clauses from the Australian Constitution and the anniversary of the Mabo decision which was declared on…
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Maroondah Journal: Zoned for a meeting of creative minds
The Maroondah Journal has reported on ArtZone, a Maroondah initiative that aims to connect local art within the community. “Initially ArtZone will provide an artist register and e-newsletter, but there is a lot of scope to develop the network into something more substantial if demand is there.” ArtZone will provide relevant information such as local…
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Great Ryrie Primary – Drawing Competition Presentation
This morning I was invited to the school assembly of Great Ryrie in Heathmont to announce the results of the community wellbeing plan drawing competition. Maroondah is currently developing its Community Wellbeing Plan and the drawing competition was designed to encourage feedback from primary school students. Like Croydon Hills Primary, Great Ryrie was another of…
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Picnic in the Park – McAlpin Reserve
Maroondah’s Picnic in the Park is a council initiated program designed to reconnect residents with their nearby parks and reserves. McAlpin Reserve, accessible from Wonga Road and Tortice Drive in Ringwood North, is one of Ringwood North’s largest reserves and includes a variety of play equipment and walking trails. McAlpin Reserve recently received upgraded play…
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Media Release: Arts network links creative minds
Maroondah artists, art organisations, venues and service providers are encouraged to support a new initiative linking the local arts community. ArtZone will comprise an arts register and e-newsletter to help connect artists, share ideas, resources and information. Ongoing registration is available, however, people who join ArtZone by Tuesday 23 June will have an opportunity to…
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National Volunteer Week – Afternoon Tea
National Volunteer Week for 2009 is held between the 11th and 17th of May and Maroondah Council organised an afternoon tea to thank the many volunteers that support older residents within our community. Maroondah’s Aged and Disability Services is supported through volunteers who assist in programs like Meals on Wheels and the Planned Activity Groups,…
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2009 Young Leaders Presentation Evening
The Maroondah Young Leaders Program is a week-long course held at EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon and is designed for selected Year 10 students from schools within the municipality. The program aims to develop leadership skills, focusing on team-building, public speaking and improving confidence. I had the opportunity to speak to the participants yesterday about…
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2009 Ringwood Arts Society Artist of the Year and Maroondah Life Drawing Group Exhibitions
The Ringwood Arts Society is one of Victoria’s oldest and largest art based societies and holds a yearly exhibition to showcase the talent of its many members. Tonight the Ringwood Arts Society, in conjunction with the Maroondah Life Drawing Group, launched their artist exhibitions displaying the variety of painting and drawing styles from the talented…
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Media Release: Reconciliation – Turning Words into Action
Maroondah’s National Reconciliation Week celebrations will get under way with a special launch in Ringwood on Wednesday 27 May. The free celebration is open to the public and will feature a number of activities including the launch of Council’s Reconciliation Policy Statement. The event begins at 10am with a traditional Welcome to Country and smoking…
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Eastern FM – discussing the Community Wellbeing Plan
Eastern FM, is based at Wyreena Community Arts Centre and broadcasts on 89.1 FM. The Friday morning breakfast program includes a number of community guests, with the first Friday of each month featuring a Councillor from the City of Maroondah. This morning it was my turn as the guest for Eastern FM, where I discussed…