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

The 2010 Mayoral Art Show

Nov 11, 2010

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The Mayoral Art Show is an annual art event that supports the Croydon Branch of the Bone Marrow Donors Institute and the work it undertakes in the research of Cancer. The art show, which features 90 artists, includes promising and local artistic talents with a range of mediums. The Mayor is able to acquire one…

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…

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…

Hey Hey It’s Monkami

Oct 28, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Monkami Centre is based in Croydon and provides a range of services for people with intellectual disabilities, with the aim of developing employment and educational opportunities. Monkami has a strong focus on community development and has established the Monkami Drama Group which holds an annual theatre performance to demonstrate the talents of its clients.…

2010 Chin New Year (Fang Er) Festival

Oct 16, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The City of Maroondah is home to a large number of migrants and refugees from Burma, with several ethnic groups settling into the municipality. The Chin community, is one of the ethnic groups from Burma and this afternoon I attended their new year celebrations, known as Fang Er, which traditionally celebrated the harvest. The celebrations…

Launch of Alarming Art at Monkami

Oct 14, 2010

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alex

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

Monkami is a not-for-profit community organisation that provides services for people with an intellectual disability, including employment and educational opportunities for their clients. As part of its development programs, Monkami has had a strong emphasis on the arts and recently secured a lease for the former Croydon Fire Station, which will be used to showcase…

Eastern Transport Coalition – State Candidates Forum at Maroondah

Oct 13, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Transport Coalition is a council initiated advocacy group, covering Melbourne’s seven outer eastern Councils; Greater Dandenong, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. As part of its advocacy campaign, the Eastern Transport Coalition is holding a series of candidate forums, throughout each of the member councils. The evening was…

Delegates’ Report: Disability Services and Community Partnerships

Sep 20, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

On the 3rd of September I had the pleasure of attending the Ringwood Spiders Trophy Presentation Evening, a football team for people with disabilities, which competes in the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) league comprising of teams across Victoria. The Trophy Presentation Evening provides an opportunity to reflect on the Spiders achievements throughout the year,…

Filming for the Monkami Drama Production – Hey Hey Its Monkami

Sep 20, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Monkami is a not-for-profit disability service provider in Croydon, which provides educational, employment and lifestyle opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. Monkami has developed a strong arts based program to encourage confidence and expression with their participants, including the Monkami Drama Group, which is now in its fourth year of productions. This afternoon I volunteered…

Enjoying Planned Retirement – The Final Spotlighters Performance

Sep 18, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Enjoying Planned Retirement is a community group, based at Norwood Hall in Ringwood North, that provides a range of activities for seniors. One of these activities is Spotlighters, an annual musical performance, which is organised by members. This afternoon I attended the final Spotlighers Performance, which featured a range of musical talents, including tap dancing,…

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