council events – Page 5 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Media Release: Maroondah prepares to celebrate National Reconciliation Week

May 19, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

A program of events and workshops has been organised by Council to celebrate National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) in Maroondah. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said the program would focus on providing a variety of opportunities to explore Indigenous culture and heritage. “I’d like to extend an invitation to the community…

Maroondah Young Leaders Presentation Evening

May 7, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Young Leaders is a week-long program held at the EVs Youth Centre in Croydon and involves up to thirty local year 10 students.. The program aims to develop confidence and leadership skills, with the students selected in consultation with teachers from the participating schools. This evening I officially congratulated the students for their…

Media Release: Meet your Mullum Ward councillors at free BBQ

May 5, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

People living in Mullum Ward will have an opportunity to mingle with their local councillors during the next Maroondah Picnic in the Park. Take the opportunity to have a chat with your friendly Mullum Ward councillors Ann Fraser, Nora Lamont and Mayor Alex Makin at BJ Hubbard Reserve in Ringwood North on Saturday 22 May.…

Croydon RSL Anzac March

Apr 18, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement

Both the Croydon and Ringwood RSLs hold a march on the Sunday prior to Anzac Day. While iI previously attended the march in Ringwood, this year I decided to participate in Croydon’s march, as I am planning to attend the Dawn Service in Ringwood. The march began on the corner of Hewish Road and Main…

HE Parker Reserve – Tennis Club Lighting

Apr 16, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

HE Parker Reserve located at the end of Heathmont Road in Heathmont is a major sporting facility within Maroondah and is home to Football, Cricket, Netball and Tennis. This afternoon I launched the lighting upgrade for HE Parker Reserve Tennis Club, a project that was collaboratively funded through Maroondah City Council, the State Government and…

Maroondah Art Gallery – Konrad Winkler’s Moments of My Life and Ringwood Arts Society’s Artist of the Year

Apr 15, 2010

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

Tonight I launched the Maroondah Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, Konrad Winkler’s Moments of my Life and the Ringwood Art Society’s Artist of the Year. Konrad is a Melbourne based photographer who explores the changing nature of photography and its relationship with extraordinary and everyday events. Each piece is accompanied by a humorous recount of the…

Media Release: Maroondah Art Gallery to host Ringwood Art Society Artist of the Year exhibition

Apr 7, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Art Society Artist of the Year Exhibition will be held at Maroondah Art Gallery (MAG) from Thursday 15 April to Saturday 8 May. The exhibition is the society’s major annual event showcasing new artworks by members. Entrants are required to submit three works including a portrait or life study, an outdoor scene and…

International Women’s Day Breakfast – 2010 Year of the Girl Guides

Mar 9, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

International Women’s Day began in Europe and the United State in the early 1900s, whereby women were campaigning for equal wages, status and the right to vote. The event is also recognised by the United Nations, in realisation that peace and social progress requires active participation and equality of women. Maroondah celebrates International Women’s Day…

Maroondah Art Gallery – Launching Letting Go

Mar 4, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Art Gallery is located at Maroondah Federation Estate in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood and offers an artist in residency program for artists to develop new artworks. This evening I launched Letting Go by Kate James, who just completed a six month artist in residency program, with the works on display being created during this…

Media Release: Maroondah receives Walktober Award

Mar 3, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin accepted the 2009 Walktober Highest Level of Community Engagement (Melbourne Metropolitan Council) award this week at a ceremony held at the Department of Transport. “During the month of October, Maroondah City Council encourages the community to get out and get active during the annual Walking to Fitness month,” said…

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