Archive for January 30th, 2008

Media Release: The Mikado begins Morning Music for 2008

Published by Alex Makin on Wednesday 30th of January, 2008

The Morning Music stage is set to come alive for another year with the opening of the world famous stage show ‘The Mikado’ as part of Maroondah City Council’s Morning Music at the Karralyka Centre on Tuesday 26 February.

Councillor Alex Makin describes this year’s Morning Music program as a superb line up of live music and performances.

“The Karralyka Centre is delighted to be presenting Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular musical for the residents of Maroondah to enjoy. Performed in full costume on a magnificent set, ‘The Mikado’ is sure to have the audience in fits of laughter.” said Cr Makin.

“It is very exciting to have such an internationally acclaimed show playing at the Karralyka Centre that will provide audience members with a great morning of fun and entertainment,” said Cr Makin.

Performances will be held at the Karralyka Centre, Mines Road, Ringwood East.
Individual tickets are $15.50. For groups of 10 or more tickets are $13.50 per person. Refreshments are included in the ticket price and are served one hour prior to each performance.

For more information or to make a booking contact Karralyka Centre Box Office on 9879, email karralyka@maroondah.vic.gov.au or visit www.karralyka.com.au.

Ringwood Bowls Club: Get on the Green Corporate Challenge 2008

Published by Alex Makin on Wednesday 30th of January, 2008

The Ringwood Bowls Club, established in 1929, is located at 2-12 Loughnan Road between the Warrandyte Road and Ringwood Street intersections.

Tonight I was invited to the launch of the Get on the Green Corporate Challenge, an eight week program which encourages businesses to participate in a lawn bowls competition and to learn about the sport. Like the inaugural event held last year, this year’s event has continued to receive strong interest from the business community with many companies returning to participate in the challenge.

The Ringwood Bowls Club is becoming renowned for its innovation in encouraging sporting participation and sustainability. The Club is heavily focused on water conservation, with plans to install water tanks and stormwater retention systems to provide for the watering of their lawn greens. The club has been successful in receiving grants from both the Commonwealth government and council to assist in funding these initiatives. It is also hoped that the State Government will provide assistance to ensure that this project is undertaken.

The Ringwood Bowls Club deserves to be congratulated for its initiatives in regard to water sustainability.

The Ringwood Bowls Club is open to people of all ages. For further information please visit www.ringwoodbowls.asn.au.