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

2010 Khaudo Festival

Oct 23, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability

The Khaudo Festival is a new year celebration celebrated by the Zomi, an ethnic group from Burma. This afternoon I attended the 2010 Khaudo Festival organised by the Zomi Association of Australia for the Maroondah community. The Khuado Festival is an important annual event that is celebrated throughout the Northern Chin State of Burma, Manipur…

Media Release: Community seeks commitment to Ringwood Station at Forum

Oct 14, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah community took the opportunity to quiz representatives from the Australian Labor Party, the Liberal Party and The Greens on their public transport credentials at a forum hosted by the Eastern Transport Coalition last night. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin said the event, held at the Karralyka Centre, was attended by candidates contesting the…

The 2010 Maroondah Seniors Jazz Concert

Oct 10, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Seniors Jazz Concert, is an annual event organised through the Maroondah Healthy Ageing Network and is now in its second year. The Network comprises of over 30 senior groups and clubs, as well as service organisations and provides ongoing dialogue and collaboration for organisations that focus on the needs of senior citizens within…

Maroondah Business Week Breakfast with David Schwarz

Oct 6, 2010

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alex

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

Maroondah Business Week is an annual Council initiated program that aims to promote and enhance businesses within the municipality. The Week consists of workshops, tours and networking events offering a range of activities to cater to the business sectors within Maroondah. One of these events is the Maroondah Business Week Breakfast, which featured David Schwarz…

2010 Maroondah Hospital Fun Run

Oct 3, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement

The Maroondah Hospital Fun Run is an annual event that raises funds for Maroondah Hospital and the services it provides. The event takes place around Ringwood Lake and it is fantastic to see several hundred participants being part of the event. Maroondah Hospital, located in Ringwood East, in a major health provider within the municipality…

Croydon Special Development School – Spring Formal

Sep 9, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Special Development School is located in Belmont Road East in Croydon and provides an educational curriculum for children with a disability, beginning with early year programs through to secondary education. This evening I was invited to the School’s Spring Formal, which involved several 15 and 16 year old students. The Spring Formal not…

The 2010 Ringwood Spiders Trophy Presentation Evening

Sep 3, 2010

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alex

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

The Ringwood Spiders is a football club for people with disabilities, competing within the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) League. The Ringwood Spiders has seen on-going success, including the formation of a second team and the continuation of its cheer squad and junior development squad. This evening I attended the Ringwood Spiders Trophy Presentation Evening,…

2010 Year of Women in Local Government – LGPro Women’s Network Dinner

Jul 29, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement

LGPro is the peak body for local government professionals within Victoria and holds regular events to promote development within the sector. 2010 is the year of women in local government and this evening I attended the LGPro Women’s Network Dinner to show my support for equity within the sector. Maroondah City Council has been a…

2010 North Ringwood Senior Citizens Annual General Meeting

Jul 27, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The North RIngwood Senior Citizens are based at Norwood Park along Warrandyte Road and is one of several groups that utilises these facilities on a shared basis. The North Ringwood Senior Citizens is one of three senior-based groups, that provides a range of activities to encourage social inclusion and active lifestyles. This afternoon I attended…

Media Release: Community satisfaction results are in

Jul 21, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases

The State Government’s 2010 Community Satisfaction Survey results have been announced and it’s great news for Maroondah. The Survey is conducted by an independent research group for the Department of Planning and Community Development. This is the thirteenth annual Community Satisfaction Survey and results are used to measure how Victorian residents rate the performance of…

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