council events – Page 2 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Morning Tea for Maroondah’s School Crossing Supervisors

Nov 19, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

One of the services Maroondah City Council provides is crossing supervisors who ensure that schoolchildren are able to cross roads safely near schools. Each year the Maroondah City Council holds a morning tea to thank our crossing supervisors and the work that they undertake. Some of Maroondah’s longest serving employees are crossing supervisors and the…

Remembrance Day Services at Croydon RSL

Nov 11, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement

The 11th of November is Remembrance Day, with Australians pausing at 11am to reflect and remember casualties caused during war. The Ringwood and Croydon RSL both hold Remembrance Day services, and this year I attended the Croydon service at James Stevens Lawn, outside the Croydon Civic Centre. The Croydon RSL, which organises the Croydon services,…

Media Release: Maroondah Festival bigger and better than ever

Nov 8, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement

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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alex

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…

Letter of Recognition to Pat Dyson

Nov 5, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure

Pat Dyson is a 17 year old student who is a member of the Ringwood Horse and Pony Club and recently competed in the International Mounted Games, an event that involves competitors from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Australia. This afternoon I had the pleasure of providing a letter of recognition to acknowledge…

Media Release: Mayor Art Show highlights local talent

Nov 3, 2010

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alex

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…

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 Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening

Oct 21, 2010

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alex

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…

Media Release: Help cards tackle issue of family violence

Oct 13, 2010

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alex

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

As part of Community Safety Month Maroondah City Council has joined forces with other Councils in the eastern metropolitan region to address the growing concern of domestic violence. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said later this month Eastern Region Family Violence Help Cards would be distributed in the hope of better supporting victims of family violence.…

The Maroondah Seniors Festival Expo

Oct 13, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Seniors Festival is held from the 3rd of October through to the 10th and Maroondah holds a range of activities for seniors throughout the festival. The Seniors Festival is designed to empower seniors and to highlight the activities and groups that focus on the needs of senior residents. This morning I had the pleasure…

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