Tag: council events
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Media Release: Maroondah to welcome 37 new citizens on Australia Day
The City of Maroondah is preparing to welcome 37 of Australia’s newest citizens during a special ceremony on Tuesday 26 January. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said Maroondah was home to people from countries around the world. He welcomed the opportunity to meet those who had decided to become Australian citizens on Australia Day.…
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Delegates’ Report: End of Year Functions for 2009
This time of year is synonymous with end of year functions and I’ve attended several over the past month, including: The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau on the 1st of December, North Ringwood Community House, where I was joined by ward colleagues, Cr. Nora Lamont and Cr Ann Fraser on the 4th of December, The Ringwood…
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2009 Maroondah Carols by Candlelight
The Maroondah Carols by Candlelight is an annual event organised by the City of Maroondah and held at Ainslie Park in Croydon. The Carols provides an evening for families and an opportunity to showcase the musical talent that exists within Maroondah, including Maroondah Brass, Croydon Wind Symphony and Maroondah Singers. This evening, as the Mayor…
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2010 Maroondah City Council meeting
Maroondah City Council officially meets on a monthly basis from 7.30 pm at the Council Chambers, Braeside Avenue, Ringwood. The public is welcome to attend and there is an opportunity to submit a question to be answered at council meetings or to speak directly with councillors and council staff after the meeting. The Mayor chairs…
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Mayoral Inauguration
I would like to sincerely thank my colleagues for their support and confidence in me as we enter the 2010 Council Year and I begin my term as the Mayor of Maroondah. It is indeed an honour and a privilege to be able to serve with such distinguished colleagues, all of whom have such a…
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Media Release: 2010 immunisation brochure out now
Maroondah City Council’s 2010 immunisation brochure is now available online and from customer service centres. The brochure sets out the schedule of free immunisations held in Maroondah across five different venues in 2010. Councillor Alex Makin said the brochures served as a handy reminder for parents and individuals. “Council’s Public Health team provides a free…
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Delegates’ Report: Theatre, recognising volunteers and documenting Ringwood’s history
On the 20th of October I attended the Monkami Drama Group’s Performance of the Picnic at Hanging Rock. This is now the third year of the Monkami Drama Group and it is great to see the group expanding its talents. Monkami is a service provider for adults with intellectual disabilities and strongly believes in providing…
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2009 Maroondah Volunteer Recognition Evening
The Maroondah Volunteer Recognition Evening provides an opportunity to recognise the many volunteers within Maroondah, including members of Meals on Wheels, Committees of Management, community organisations and Bushcare groups. The evening also acknowledges volunteers that have contributed many years of service to their community and demonstrates the strength and longevity of volunteerism within our municipality.…
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2009 Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening
The Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening provides an opportunity to acknowledge young volunteers within our community and is organised through the EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon. Tonight’s event acknowledged a wide cross-section of young volunteers, who have assisted a variety of community causes, including St John’s Ambulance, the Scouts and Guides and welfare based organisations. The…
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Croydon Library events at the 2009 Maroondah Festival
The new location for the Maroondah Festival, which will now be held at Town Park in Croydon will assist in connecting the Festival with community facilities. The Croydon Library is holding a series of events during the Maroondah Festival, including Richard Galbraith at 11am inside the Croydon Library and Leigh Hobbs at 2pm at the…