federation estate – Page 6 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Maroondah Art Gallery – Sidney Nolan and Claire Bridge's transit lounge

Apr 3, 2009

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in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

The Maroondah Art Gallery, located within Maroondah Federation Estate in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, is Maroondah’s premiere art exhibition space and features a wide variety of artists and artwork. Tonight the Maroondah Art Gallery launched two exhibitions, including a collection of works by Sidney Nolan and local artist Claire Bridge. The Sidney Nolan collection entitled ‘a…

Tour of Maroondah’s Community Facilities – Ringwood

Mar 30, 2009

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The council tour of community facilities continued this evening to include several community and leisure facilities located within Ringwood. The first destination was the Karralyka Centre, which is Maroondah’s home to theatre and the performing arts. The Karralyka Centre also serves as a performance space to local groups and schools and also provides function rooms…

Disability Action Group – community based advocacy for people with a disability

Mar 23, 2009

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alex

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

The Disability Action Group Eastern Region is a community based advocacy group for people with disabilities. The group meets on a monthly basis to discuss accessibility issues and focuses on the needs of Maroondah and the outer eastern suburbs. Today’s meeting provided further discussion around Council’s Disability Policy and Action Plan, with the group supporting…

Maroondah Art Gallery – 'Expressions of Interest' opening night

Feb 26, 2009

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council

The Maroondah Art Gallery, located at Federation Estate in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood is one of Maroondah’s premiere cultural facilities. The gallery’s current exhibition features paintings by artist and local resident Barry Clarris. Barry has a background in science and a passionate environmentalist, with his artwork representing his interest in wildlife and conservation, with a particular…

Eastern Ranges Retirees – discussing transport advocacy for Melbourne's outer east

Feb 26, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Ranges Retirees is a seniors group based at Maroondah Federation Estate and encompassing members from Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. This morning I was invited to speak at a meeting of the Eastern Ranges Retirees in regard to public transport advocacy and the need for community involvement in seeking public…

Maroondah Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers – first forum for 2009

Feb 10, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

The first Maroondah Forum for People with Carers of this year was held this morning at Maroondah Federation Estate. The forum enables council to hear first-hand about accessibility issues within Maroondah and includes regular guest speakers to provide information to participants. Today’s forum included an update on Maroondah’s new electronic request system, which will enable…

Eastern Volunteers – volunteer luncheon

Dec 4, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

Eastern Volunteers, which is based in Ringwood, provides transport services for the frail aged and people with disabilities, as well as providing recruiting services for volunteer organisations. This afternoon, in recognition of International Volunteer Day, the organisation hosted a luncheon at Maroondah Federation Estate to acknowledge the many volunteers within our community. There are more…

Delegates' Report: celebrating our history, supporting our sporting clubs, cultural events, volunteers and community houses

Oct 20, 2008

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alex

in Libraries, Maroondah City Council

On the 23rd of September I attended the Ringwood Historical Society’s AGM. The Society meets each month at Federation Estate with the aim of preserving our heritage for the future. The society has developed extensive archives over its 50 year history and is one of the oldest historical society’s within the eastern suburbs. In fact…

Launch of Seniors Festival 2008

Oct 6, 2008

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alex

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

Maroondah Seniors Week is held between 5th and 12th of October and is designed to showcase the range of community groups and activities that are available for seniors within Maroondah. The official launch of the 2008 Seniors Festival was held at Maroondah Federation Estate to highlight the many events, such as courses, tours and craft…

Solar Smart Information Workshop

Sep 22, 2008

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alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah Council and EcoSmart Programs will be holding a free Solar Smart Information Workshop from 7pm on Tuesday the 30th of September at Maroondah Federation Estate. The workshop will explain how photo voltaic solar panels work, how much power they feed into the grid and the many benefits to households and the environment. EcoSmart will…

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