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Looking
for something to do? Moreland City Council and local community
groups host a range of events throughout the year.
Council sponsored events and activities
Community events and activities
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Coburg Historical Society meetings and Bluestone Museum
Business Events
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Visit the business events page for further information, upcoming events and business seminars.
Louise Porter Presents: "Guiding Children's Behaviour"
Thursday 29 May 2008, 6.45 pm - 9 pm
$15 per person
Concert Hall, Moreland City Council
90 Bell Street, Coburg
(Enter from Urquhart Street)
For more information, call Cathy Marinelli on 9240 1111 or email cmarinelli@moreland.vic.gov.au
For further information, download the Children's Services flyer pdf for the event.
Moreland Read More Events - April / May 2008
Culture Vulture
Download a Read More Event Brochure pdf 2MB
7 pm, Tuesday 13 May
Glenroy Library
Uncover the fascinating history of shoes with Ann Dixon from Bygone Days. Ann will present a datashow of shoe history, then show examples from her collection, including men’s shoes. She will cover shoe fashion from1850 to modern day classics by designers like Dior, Versace and others. Do you have a unique shoe? Bring it along to show and tell.
Bookings: 8311 4100
4 pm, Thursday 15 May
Brunswick Library
GAP is a non-profit organisation that provides opportunities for young people to volunteer overseas, immerse themselves in another culture, challenge themselves and make a difference. Find out all you need to know about becoming a GAP Volunteer. Bring along your friends, and hear first-hand from an ex-GAPper about the experience of volunteering overseas.
Bookings: 9389 8600
7 pm, Tuesday 20 May
Coburg Library
Chris Ennis, Manager of the CERES Organic Farm and Training Programs, has a passion for urban farming and local food systems. For the past seven years he has been working and teaching at CERES in Brunswick, demonstrating and inspiring urban farmers, teachers and food shoppers. Join Chris as he discusses some of his projects at CERES, including organic market gardens, community co-ops and training programs. He will also talk about projects he has visited while travelling in America and Europe.
Bookings: 9353 4000
2 pm, Thursday 22 May
Meeting Room E, Brunswick Town Hall
From street parties to public sculpture, the arts play a vital role in the life of Moreland. As part of the Talks on Moreland series, hear about the diverse programs, projects and events supported by Council’s Arts and Culture Department. Learn how the arts contribute to individual and community well being. The talk will be followed by a guided tour of the Counihan Gallery In Brunswick’s current exhibition.
Moreland City Council Youth Summit
28 May 2008, 9 am - 3.30 pm
Coburg Town Hall, 90 Bell Street, Coburg
On 28 May 2008, Moreland City Council will hold its sixth Youth Summit, “Putting the Youth in Council’ at the Moreland City Council Civic Centre. The Summit is designed to give young people a voice in the decision making process of local government.
The Youth Summit provides an excellent opportunity for young people to participate in the conversations that occur at a local government level and to raise issues of concern. The aim of the Youth Summit is to identify the positive and negative issues facing young people in Moreland.
This year the Summit will be considering four important issues to young people; Body image, Bullying, Family Conflict and Mental Health. These opinions proposed by the Youth Summit then influence and direct Council and other agencies in their services delivered to young people in the future. Information gathered from the Summit contributes to the way that Council, community organisations and other service providers interact with and meet the needs of young people in Moreland.
To Register or for more information, please phone Simon Vella, Youth Participation Officer on 9240-1111 or email svella@moreland.vic.gov.au
Green Left Weekly Comedy Debate 2008 with Rod Quantock
Should we always look on the bright side of life?
Climate change and war are serious stuff, but we wouldn't still be trying to change the world, if we didn't have a sense of humour to boot!
Join the comedy ringmaster Rod Quantock and his mighty team of comedians in the ultimate political comedy battle"
Catherine Deveny (The Age columnist and author of It's Not My Fault They Print Them)
Nelly Thomas ("Nelly Thomas is not a Yummy Mummy", Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2008)
Courteney Hocking ("Mixing Pop and Politics", Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2008)
Wendy Little ("Helmet Hair", Melbourne Fringe Festival 2007; The Sheryls)
Shiralee Hood (joint runner-up of "Deadly Funny 2008")
Adrian Whitehead (co-founder of the Zero Emissions Network)
7:30pm,
Friday, 16 May
Doors open 7pm
Brunswick Town Hall, Melbourne (cnr Sydney and Glenlyon roads, Brunswick)
Entry: $10 unwaged, $20 waged, $30 solidarity
Delicious food and drink available for purchase
Bookings essential as seats are limited
Call 9639 8622 or 0433 695 693
www.greenleft.org.au
Tennis Victoria invites you to take part in our very fun and social Mums’ Tennis Program.
Commencing the week starting Monday 14 April and ending on Friday 16 May
This program is open to players of all standards from absolute beginners through to those who have played tennis previously and would like to get back into the game. Tennis Victoria is promoting the fun, fitness and health benefits of tennis in a non-competitive environment. The cost of the 5-week program is only $15.
Please contact Taso Vasiliadis from Merlynston Tennis Club, 12 Sheppard Street, Coburg North on 0414 094 738 to register.
Download a Mums' Tennis Program flyer
Moonee Ponds Creek Co-ordination Committee
Community Planting and Environmental Education Days
Join the Moonee Ponds Creek Committee and local Friends Groups for a
morning of revegetation, education and fun followed by lunch. All are
welcome! Please register on arrival, bring gloves and wear long pants and
sturdy footwear. Contact Stephanie Spathis Greening Officer on 03 9333 2406
or steph@mpccc.org
All activities are co-ordinated and run by the Moonee Ponds Creek Co-ordination Committee.
Saturday 10 May Essendon Residents 10 am to 12 pm Moonee Ponds Creek, Essendon. Meet along Hopetoun Avenue, Essendon near Flannery Court. Melway Ref 29 A4
Saturday 17 May Strath-Oak Planters 10 am to 12 pm Moonee Ponds Creek, Strathmore. Meet at the footbridge at the end of Margaret Street, Oak Park. Melway Ref 16 G7
Saturday 24 May 2008 Brunswick South-West Planters 2 pm to 4 pm Moonee Ponds Creek, Brunswick, Meet along the creek bank at the end of Hope Street, Brunswick. Melway Ref 29 B6.
Sunday 25 May Friends of Westbreen Creek 10 am to 12 pm K.W Joyce Reserve, Pascoe Vale. Meet along the shared pathway, KW Joyce Reserve, Pascoe Vale. Melway Ref. 17 A6.
Sunday 1 June Friends of Jacana Wetlands 10 am to 12 pm Jacana Wetlands, Glenroy. Meet at the Jacana Wetlands under the large concrete spillway. Enter the wetlands via Moonee Boulevard, Glenroy. Melway Ref 16 E6
Brunswick Community History Group
Meetings and Guest Speakers
The Brunswick Community History Group meets on the first Saturday of the month from 1.30 pm - 4 pm in the Mayor's Room, first floor, Brunswick Town Hall, 233 Sydney Road, Brunswick.
Upcoming Meetings:
- 7 June - Betty Hayes "Baby Farming in Brunswick"
- 5 July - To be announced
- 2 August - History of the Fire Brigade Blyth Street Fire Station
- 4 October - Melbourne City Mission Sr Hartnett's Work in Brunswick
The group promotes local history and friendship. RSVP and enquiries, please contact Francesca on 9387 1194 or email brunswickchg@yahoo.com.au; or visit their web site www.bchg.com.au. All welcome.
Hoy Polloy presents the Australian première of:
How To Disappear
Completely And Never Be Found
by Fin Kennedy
Directed by Paul King Featuring David Passmore, Tory Rodd, Michael F Cahill, Glen Hancox and Helen Hopkins
Overview
Winner of the prestigious 2005 John Whiting Award for New Writing, Fin
Kennedy’s extraordinary work presents the nightmarish journey of a young
business executive as he is stripped of everything that made him who he was.
Part surreal black comedy, part profound human tragedy, the play hurtles
toward a compelling climax as it asks what really makes us who we are in the
21st Century.
Season Information •
23 May 2008 to 7 June 2008
Tuesday to Saturday 8.15 pm, Sundays 5 pm
Venue: Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre, Corner
Sydney and Glenlyon Roads, Brunswick
Tickets • $30 Adult • $20 Concession / Groups 10+ • $18 Tuesdays
Bookings • 9016 9873 • hoypolloy@bigpond.com
Hoy Polloy Blog • hoypolloytheatre.blogspot.com
Download a flyer
Coburg Historical Society meetings and program
The Coburg Historical Society meets on the third Wednesday of each month, (except January and December), in the Coburg Library Meeting Room, Victoria Street, Coburg commencing 8 pm.
A program of speakers and activities is
available. Enquiries contact the President, Mr Malcolm McIlvena on 9386
3826
Bluestone Museum
The Society’s Bluestone Museum at 82 Bell Street, Coburg is open on the first Sunday of each month from 2 pm - 4.30 pm (January excepted). Conducted tours for groups can be arranged.
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Are you involved in organising an event or community festival?
Council has developed a guide to help people plan and manage events successfully and to guide them through the steps they need to take to minimise risk and maximise the likelihood of a well run and successful event.
The guide covers events such as community festivals, cultural celebrations, parades, fetes, outdoor shows or exhibitions, music events and sporting carnivals.
It looks at issues such as insurance, funding and sponsorship, legal issues, budgeting, road closures, parking and permits, emergency and risk management, and publicity.