Tag: community events

Port Phillip Community Group: Alma Road Chatty Cafe
Dec 6, 2024
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by
Alex Makin
in Community Groups, Port Phillip
The Port Phillip Community Group provides a range of social and community services, including emergency relief and programs that strengthen community inclusion, across the entirety of Port Phillip. This morning, alongside Cr Justin Halliday (Alma Ward), I was invited to Alma Road Community House to meet several staff and volunteers of the Port Phillip Community…
Fishermans Bend Business Forum – 2024 End of Year Gathering
Dec 5, 2024
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by
Alex Makin
in Business Community, Port Phillip
The Fishermans Bend Business Forum exists as the voice of businesses within Fishermans Bend, aiming to shape its future so that Victoria’s largest urban renewal project lives up to its promise of providing a vibrant future for the 80,000 residents and 80,000 employees envisaged within this precinct. Tonight, I attended the end of year gathering…
Launch of the Balaclava Boogie Festival 2024
Nov 22, 2024
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by
Alex Makin
in Arts and Culture, Port Phillip
The Balaclava Boogie Festival is a three day music festival organised by the Carlislie Street Traders Association, now in its second year this event encompasses live music across multiple venues, as well as the Carlislie Street Market and family friendly events. This evening marked the launch of the 2024 Balaclava Boogie Festival, with several musical…
Celebrating the 21st Birthday of the Croydon Stroke Support Group
Apr 7, 2011
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by
Alex Makin
in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability
The Croydon Stroke Support Group is a community based organisation that supports people with stroke. The group provides peer support, as well as innovative programs to help restore confidence and provide assistance for people with stroke and their carers. This morning I was invited to join the celebrations as the Croydon Stoke Support Group celebrated…
Attendance Report: Celebrating Maroondah’s Arts and Cultural Events
Mar 28, 2011
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by
Alex Makin
in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability
On the 26th of February I attended the Picnic in the Park hosted at Maroondah Federation Estate, which coincided with the celebrations for its 10th anniversary. Maroondah Federation Estate was established in partnership between local, state and federal governments on the site of the former Ringwood Primary School The foresight that resulted in the establishment…
Opening the Kaleidoscope Exhibition
Mar 18, 2011
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by
Alex Makin
in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability
Kaleidoscope is the name of an art exhibition hosted by Scope, which showcases the artistic talents of people with disabilities. The exhibition, which is being held across the State, includes a series of exhibits at the Long Gallery at Maroondah Federation Estate. This morning I was invited to open the Exhibition at Maroondah Federation Estate…
Master of Ceremonies for the Eastern Volunteers Annual Fun Run
Mar 13, 2011
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by
Alex Makin
in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability
Like many community based organisations Eastern Volunteers holds events to assist in raising funds to support its volunteer recruitment and community based transport services. The Annual Fun Run, which is held each March, is one of the major fundraising and community events held by Eastern Volunteers, with the event attracting over 500 participants and significant…
Media Release: Survivors of Stroke taking to the stage
Mar 2, 2011
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by
Alex Makin
in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability
Maroondah-based choir Stroke a Chord is celebrating its first birthday by launching a website and announcing its first public performance. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the choir started in 2010 to allow people with limited or no speech to experience something positive and joyful with their voice in a social and understanding environment. “Imagine not…
Mullum Ward Picnic in the Park at Maroondah Federation Estate
Feb 26, 2011
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by
Alex Makin
in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability
Maroondah Federation Estate celebrated its 10th birthday with a range of activities highlighting the Maroondah Art Gallery and the range of community groups that utilise the facility. The celebrations coincided with a picnic in the park, providing a free barbecue and the opportunity to meet the Mullum Ward Councillors. Like previous picnic in the parks,…
2011 Australia Day celebrations
Jan 26, 2011
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by
Alex Makin
in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability
Maroondah celebrates Australia Day with community festivities at Ringwood Lake, which also include a citizenship ceremony and the nomination of Maroondah’s Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Event of the Year. The Australia Day celebrations is one of Maroondah’s largest community events at Ringwood Lake and includes entertainment, music and food.…